In the world of UI design, several great names stand out from the crowd as iconic products. CorelDraw set the stage for graphic design back in 1989, more than 20 years ago. Balsamiq literally redrew the wireframing landscape in 2008. Sketch made waves when it won the Apple Design Award two years after its release in 2010. Figma was a web-based design tool that helped accelerate … [Read more...]
6 Visual Hierarchy Tips That Will Make You A Better Designer
Visual hierarchy is the arrangement and presentation of design elements in order of their importance. It influences the order in which the human eye perceives the information that is being displayed. A simple example would be a business card – the name of the organisation is usually the most prominent element, followed by the name of the card holder, job title, and contact … [Read more...]
Graphic Designer Improves Adidas Ads By Simply Changing The Typography
Tom Cargill from Satori Graphics has come up with an interesting before-and-after tutorial in which he improves professional ads by Adidas by making minor changes to their typography and layout. Tom uses different design techniques and principles to improve the hierarchy, contrast, and composition of four ads from different campaigns of the German sportswear brand. Are the … [Read more...]
How To Create A Stunning Glass Effect For Your UI Designs
Polish graphic designer Przemyslaw Baraniak, also known as Thalion, has come up with a handy set of tutorials on how to create a glass card effect for your UI and web designs. Glassmorphism is one of the hottest trends in UI/UX right now, and it makes your designs look modern and stylish. Thalion shows you how to use gradient, blur, shadow, and noise to create the glass … [Read more...]
7 Design Terms You Will Never Get Wrong Again
When starting out, most designers don’t know the difference between a font and a typeface. They use the two terms interchangeably. A font is the variation of weights (regular, bold, italic) of a typeface. A typeface is a family of fonts, such as Helvetica, Futura, Bebas, Gotham, etc. Another example is the use of the terms hue and color. Hue is any of the primary colors - … [Read more...]
35 Beautiful Color Palettes For Your Next Design Project
Looking for color palettes for your graphic, web, or UI design? Coolors is a useful online tool that lets you create, save, and share beautiful color schemes and gradients. You can browse and filter palettes by color or popularity, save them to your account, or download them as PNG, PDF, CSS, SVG, and more. Coolors is also available as an iOS App, Adobe Add-on, and a Chrome … [Read more...]
Top 6 Color Trends For Graphic, Web, And UI Design In 2021
Previously, we featured the top trends in graphic design, logo design, web design, photography, and typography for 2021. In today’s post, we focus on the latest color trends with the help of this excellent list by Ioana Teleanu from UXgoodies. 2021 is all about light hues, glassmorphism, natural tones, and Aegean teal. On the other hand, contrasting colors, shapes, and … [Read more...]
Top 7 Graphic Design Trends For 2021
Previously, we featured the top trends in logo design, web design, colors, photography, and typography for 2021. In today’s post, we focus on the latest graphic design trends with the help of this excellent infographic by Depositphotos. After a turbulent year, design trends and aesthetics in 2021 will aim to provide a sense of confidence, happiness, and cheer. Expect to see … [Read more...]
Top 6 Web Design Trends For 2021
Due to the events of 2020, our dependence on digital services and stores increased massively. Many people went online for the first time ever for a variety of needs from buying groceries to communicating with loved ones. It's been a period of adapting to new ways - which is a lesson just as vital for online companies too. With the influx of new users, the requirement for a … [Read more...]
Free And Cheaper Alternatives To Photoshop, Illustrator, And Other Adobe Creative Software
Looking for free options for Adobe Creative Cloud programs? Quze has compiled a list of free and cheaper (one-time purchase) alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Animate, and Audition. The list includes some well-known alternatives like Affinity Suite, Corel Draw, Canva, Sketch, Figma, etc. and also a few relatively … [Read more...]
Top Creative, Design, And Photography Trends For 2021
Previously, we featured the top trends in logo design, digital design, colors, and typography for 2021. Today, we focus on Shutterstock's 2021 Creative Trend Report that features the latest trends in graphic art, photography, music, footage and animation. The team at Shutterstock used keyword data from millions of worldwide searches on their platform to derive upcoming … [Read more...]
2021 Color Trends: The World’s Most Popular Colors
Shutterstock has released its 2021 Color Trends Report based on billions of pixels from images and videos downloaded from their platform around the world. In their annual Color Trends report, the team at Shutterstock looks for colors that have seen increased activity in the last year, appearing in more image and video downloads than the previous years. By looking at the HEX … [Read more...]
Tri-Color Palette Ideas For Your Next Design Project
It's easy to find two colors that go well with each other, but things get tricky when you add a third color to the mix. Each color must complement the other two perfectly. If you’re looking for tri-color palettes for your graphic, web, or UI design, Wolvus Technology has come up with a series of beautiful combinations that look great together. You can use these colors for … [Read more...]
Top 8 Typography Design Trends For 2021
Previously, we featured the top trends in graphic design, logo design, web design, photography, and colors for 2021. In today’s post, we focus on the latest typography trends with the help of this handy infographic by The Word Counter. 2021 is all about the return of serif fonts in different styles - slim, elegant, modern, and didone. This is a welcome change after the … [Read more...]
Names And Codes Of All Color Shades
It's "maroon", not dark red. Just like it’s "navy", not dark blue. Graf1x has created a handy Color Thesaurus – a collection of charts and posters that list the correct names and hex codes of all major color shades. The charts are a useful reference tool for artists, designers, studios, students, teachers, interior decorators, make-up professionals, and just about anyone. … [Read more...]
Top Digital & Graphic Design Trends For 2021
Previously, we featured the top trends in graphic design and logo design for 2021. In today’s post, we focus on the latest digital design trends with the help of this handy infographic by Coastal Creative. An unconventional year will lead to unconventional trends. The team at Coastal Creative believes that the graphic & digital design trends of 2021 will be bold, … [Read more...]
Top 12 Graphic Design Trends For 2021
Previously, we featured the top trends in logo design, web design, colors, and typography for 2021. In today’s post, we focus on the latest graphic design trends with the help of this excellent video by GraphicMama. 2021 is all about 3D design, geometric shapes, custom illustrations, and nature-inspired design. Expect to see more use of 3D typography, gold design, monochrome … [Read more...]
Top 11 Graphic Design Trends For 2021
With each passing year, we see new trends emerging in the world of design and old ones fading out. And given the state of affairs in 2020, trends in the new year need to be like a breath of fresh air after the chaos. 2021 will be all about putting people first. Expect to see a revival of classic symbolism with aspirational icons and empowering figures. Authentic images and … [Read more...]
8 Useful AI Tools For Designers For 2021
Artificial Intelligence can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources and inspiration. AI design tools can also speed up workflow by taking care of tedious tasks that require a lot of time and effort. Wolvus Technology has come up with a handy list of AI tools that can generate color combinations, remove backgrounds from images, suggest font … [Read more...]
21 Powerful New Features In Photoshop 2021
Adobe has released the newest version of Photoshop CC (version 22.0.0) that comes with exciting new AI features for artists, designers, and photographers. The Smart Portrait Neural Filter lets you control facial expressions of the subject in the photograph. You can even change their head direction, light direction, gaze, and hair thickness. The Colorize Neural Filter can … [Read more...]
7 Graphic Design Trends For 2021
Venngage has come up with a handy infographic that shares the top graphic design trends that will dominate 2021. 2020 has been a rough year with not too many brands taking design risks. The team at Venngage believes that designers in 2021 will focus on invoking a sense of calm, understanding, and positivity in an ultra chaotic world. Expect to see muted color palettes, … [Read more...]
9 Useful Design Tools You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Online design tools and web apps can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources and inspiration. They can also speed up workflow by finding design assets quickly and performing relevant tasks. Ottawa-based visual designer Ismail Benmbarek has come up with a handy list of (relatively less known) websites that let you remove backgrounds from videos, … [Read more...]
27 Valuable Resources For Graphic Designers
Online toolkits and web apps can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources, tutorials, and inspiration. They can also speed up workflow by helping you find design assets quickly, thereby reducing project turnaround time. Wolvus Technology has come up with a handy list of websites that let you browse, explore, and download color palettes, icons, … [Read more...]
World’s Most Popular Colors For 2020
Previously, we featured the top trends in graphic design, logo design, digital design, and typography for 2020. Today, we focus on the latest color trends with the help of this handy image series by Wolvus Technology. The list features the top eight most popular colors of 2020, with their RGB values, hex codes, and sample images of each color. Check them out below and tell … [Read more...]
39 Epic Memes For Graphic Designers
Are you in the middle of a tough project with a tight deadline? Are your clients giving you sleepless nights? Are you tired of your creative director micromanaging everything? If yes, then what you need is a healthy dose of meme-therapy to help brighten up your day. Memes stimulate the release of endorphins that create a sense of well-being within the body. In a study of 450 … [Read more...]
Graphic Design Trends For The Second Half Of 2020
Previously, we featured the top trends in logo design, digital design, colors, and typography for 2020. Today, we focus on popular trends in graphic design with the help of this handy image series by Wolvus Technology. The list features the top 8 graphic design trends to look out for in 2020, with relevant examples of each trend. These include bold typography, mixed media, … [Read more...]
25 Free Beautiful Vector Gradients For Your Next Design Project
New Delhi-based designer and 3D illustrator Amrit Pal Singh has come up with a free collection of 25 trendy vector gradients inspired by Unicorns. These kind of holographic and multicolored pastel gradients are one of the major trends in graphic, web, and UI design nowadays. Amrit claims that no unicorns were harmed during the making of this product 🙂. Check out the … [Read more...]
8 Free Design Tools To Improve Your Workflow
Online design tools and web apps can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources and inspiration. They can also speed up workflow by helping you collaborate better, find design assets, and perform relevant tasks. Montana-based graphic/web designer Josh Corbett has come up with a list of free tools that can help you explore color palettes, browse … [Read more...]
Top 8 Graphic Design Trends Of 2020
Previously, we featured the top trends in logo design, digital design, colors, and typography for 2020. Today, we focus on popular trends in graphic design with the help of this handy infographic by Depositphotos. The infographic features the top 8 graphic design trends of 2020, with relevant examples of each trend. These include Bauhaus style, Cyberpunk aesthetic, 3D/2D … [Read more...]
8 Useful AI Tools For Graphic Designers
Artificial Intelligence can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with material and inspiration. It can also speed up workflow by taking care of boring and tedious tasks that require a lot of time and effort. Albanian UI/UX designer Dorjan Vulaj has come up with a handy list of AI tools that can help you enhance images, create font combinations, generate … [Read more...]
7 Graphic Design Mistakes That Novice Designers Make
After a few years in the design business, you realize how important it is to get the basics right. Like using the right number of fonts, maintaining consistency among UI elements, using grids, the importance of whitespace, etc. Montana-based graphic/web designer Josh Corbett has come up with a handy list of 7 graphic/UI design 'sins' that differentiate the pros from the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Graphic Design Trends For 2020
Previously, we featured the top trends in digital design, logo design, colors, and typography for 2020. Today, we focus on the most popular trends in graphic design with the help of this handy infographic by Bannersnack. The infographic features the top 10 graphic design trends to look out for in 2020, with relevant examples of each trend. These include color gradients, bold … [Read more...]
How To Create Color Schemes For Your UI Design Using The 60-30-10 Technique
Selecting the right colors for your UI and applying them effectively can be a tricky task. You want to choose colors that go well with each other and create a sense of harmony within the design. You also want to pick the right accent colors to highlight elements like buttons and call-to-actions. Venezuelan product designer Dan Romero has come up with an excellent list of … [Read more...]
Top 4 Typography Trends Of 2020
Previously, we featured the top trends in graphic design, logo design, digital design, and colors for 2020. Today, we focus on the latest trends in typography with the help of this excellent video by Satori Graphics. 2020 is all about thick, bold fonts, 3D typography, maxi typography, and semi-transparent type. Satori Graphics have included examples of each trend in their … [Read more...]
Top 10 Graphic Design Trends For 2020
Previously, we featured the top trends in digital design, logo design, and colors for 2020. Today, we focus on the most popular trends in graphic design with the help of this handy infographic by 99designs. The infographic features the top 10 graphic design trends to look out for in 2020, with relevant examples of each trend. These include cyberpunk color schemes, ultra thin … [Read more...]
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