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History of Typography: French Connection

While Germany and Italy were nurturing a growing fascination with type, France was busy fighting the Hundred Years War, which lasted from 1337 to 1453. When the Hundred Years War reached its end, France’s artistic influence expanded under a desire to invigorate its national culture. Before we explore the origins

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4 Ways to Emboss Like a Boss

Embossing is a great way to add texture and dimension to your scrapbook pages, homemade cards, or other paper crafts. There are many ways to go about embossing your designs, from using dedicated tools to creatively repurposing everyday items. But before we get down into the nitty-gritty of embossing, let’s

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The Evolution of Logos from 1886 to Now

If you’ve ever taken a quiz like this one, you know that some logos are easily recognizable and some are a bit more obscure. A logo is a “sign, symbol, trademark, or badge that conveys the identity or ownership of a product, company, campaign, or concept in as memorable a

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What is M Weight?

We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it till we’re blue in the face: paper is more complicated than you might think. But as long as you know the lingo, choosing which paper to purchase is a snap and we are here to help! There’s a lot to consider

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When Do I Use What File Type?

Each common graphic design file type is suited for a different use, from printing to computer-based graphics to editable files. Before you choose a file type, you always should consider what that file will be used for. Not sure what a .PDF, .EPS, or .GIF file is? Check out our

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History of Typography: Italian Inspiration

Our journey through the history of typography continues in Italy. But before we dive into how Italy inspired a typographical revolution, let’s briefly recap how we got there. The Highlights The Western printing press and moveable type were invented around 1450. Shortly after, a man named Johannes Gutenberg printed one

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10 Commandments of Visual Communication [INFOGRAPHIC]

Design is design, whether you’re a casual crafter or a professional designer. The same principles apply to creating a great scrapbook page or handmade card and designing a winning logo, report, or advertisement. Design Mantic put together an awesome infographic that will help any crafter or designer take their projects

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