In the ever-changing world of graphic design, every trend carries an expiration date. Some styles manage to capture the zeitgeist and remain relevant for decades, while others quickly fade into the backdrop of dated aesthetics. On a popular Reddit thread initiated by theGrowthDesigner, the community has come together to scrutinize the current design trends that are likely to … [Read more...]
What’s One Design Skill You Think Is Underappreciated But Crucial? Here Are The Best Answers
In graphic design, it's often the overlooked skills that separate good designers from great ones. While tools and techniques often receive the most attention, there are other, equally important abilities that don't get the recognition they deserve. Curious to find out more, we asked our Instagram followers to share the most underrated skills that are also the most crucial. … [Read more...]
8 Must-Have Tools For Designers To Boost Creativity
In the fast-paced world of design, having the right tools can be the difference between good and great work. Whether you're sketching, prototyping, or refining visuals, the proper resources can significantly boost your creativity. Product designer Sergio Cardenas has come up with a useful list of tools every designer should have in their arsenal to unleash their creative … [Read more...]
8 Super-Useful Websites Every Designer Must Know
In today's dynamic design landscape, keeping abreast of essential tools and resources can greatly boost your creative output and efficiency. Whether you are an experienced designer or a newcomer, being aware of key sources for inspiration, tools, and advice is vital. Product designer Sergio Cardenas has come up with a handy list of websites and online tools for fonts, color … [Read more...]
Adobe Introduces Supercharged Photoshop With Incredible New AI Features
Adobe has rolled out a significant update for Photoshop (beta) that integrates generative AI technology to enhance the software's design and image editing functionalities. The update introduces a collection of new tools designed to streamline complex operations, allowing graphic designers to concentrate more on their creative expressions rather than the cumbersome manual … [Read more...]
Affinity Responds With 4 Bold Pledges After Facing Backlash For Canva Acquisition
Following the acquisition of Affinity design software by Canva, concerns emerged over the possibility of a shift from its one-time purchase pricing model to a subscription-based format. In response, the two entities have made a commitment, reassuring their user base that the transition to a subscription model will not be mandatory. On Wednesday, a joint statement was … [Read more...]
Canva Acquires Affinity Suite In Landmark Deal To Challenge Adobe’s Dominance. See Details And Reactions From Designers.
In a strategic move to fortify its position in the creative software market, Canva Inc. has completed its acquisition of the widely admired Affinity suite, targeting a broader competition with Adobe Inc. This marks Canva's most substantial purchase to date, underlining its commitment to challenge the long-standing dominance of Adobe in the creative software … [Read more...]
“Do We Designers Complain Too Much?”
A graphic designer recently turned to Reddit to raise a thought-provoking question: Do we, as designers, complain too much? The conversation goes beyond personal grievances, addressing the broader issues of misunderstanding by clients, undervaluation by peers, and the fear of new technologies disrupting the industry. This brings up an important point: Does constantly … [Read more...]
“How Do I Center Texts Correctly Vertically?”
In a recent engaging post on Reddit, a user shared an intriguing image that presented three distinct methods for vertically centering text, using key typographical elements - capital letters, ascenders (the parts of letters that extend above the baseline, such as in "h" or "d"), and descenders (the portions that drop below the baseline, found in letters like "p" or "g"). The … [Read more...]
Find Your ‘Typographic Soulmate’ With This Font-astic New Quiz
Monotype has rolled out a clever game right before Valentine's Day, serving as a matchmaker between you and your "typographic soulmate," and injecting a fresh vibe into the hunt for your ideal font. The quiz, titled Font Connection, begins with a collection of easy-going questions aimed at understanding your personality, from picking your ultimate holiday spot to how you … [Read more...]
“Client Used AI To Tweak My Logo Designs And Create Their Own Logo For Free. What Do I Do?”
In the ever-evolving landscape of creative work, the advent of artificial intelligence has introduced new challenges and ethical dilemmas. A recent experience shared by a graphic designer on Reddit highlights the complexities of AI in the freelance world. After creating two rounds of logo designs for a friend, the designer discovered that their work had been fed into an AI … [Read more...]
6 Graphic Design Movies Every Designer Will Love
When we're on the lookout for fresh ideas and inspiration, we usually stick to our favorite websites, blogs, and social media. But, did you know there's a whole world of inspiring movies and documentaries on the internet about all sorts of creative topics? The tricky part is to find them. Branding and design agency Web Whisperers have picked out some of the top short … [Read more...]
Hexcodle Is the Color-Guessing Game Designers Can’t Stop Playing
Wordle's widespread appeal has been undeniable, and this year, it's getting a colorful counterpart: Hexcodle. This new web-based game challenges graphic/web designers and color enthusiasts to guess the hexadecimal code of the displayed color in five attempts. Each guess reveals the color you entered, with arrow hints that show how close your guess was. Developed by Hannah … [Read more...]
This Is The Best AI Image Upscaler In The Market Right Now
AI image upscalers are a dime a dozen nowadays but this one takes the cake. Magnific AI is a game-changing AI image upscaler that adds genuine details to images. It not only upscales the image, but re-imagines and refines the AI image to a photo-realistic level. The way it handles textures, like skin, and enhances robotic elements is impressive. It could be a game-changer … [Read more...]
Graphic Design Just Changed Forever With Adobe’s New Stardust Tool
Imagine if you could move, edit, and replace individual objects in a flat JPEG photo as if it were layered? And when you move an object, the background gets generated automatically. Adobe's Project Stardust is a revolutionary object-aware editing engine that was showcased at the company's Max Creativity Conference this year. Stardust uses artificial intelligence and … [Read more...]
Adobe Has Created An Interactive Dress That Can Change Colors, Patterns, And Animate In Real Time
The Adobe Max Creativity Conference is an annual endeavour by the tech giant to showcase potential future technologies, tools, and features that may ultimately be integrated into their product suite. But this year, Adobe came up with a unique innovation in the fashion space that left the crowd awestruck and has gotten everyone talking about the possible implementations of … [Read more...]
Incredible New Tool From Adobe Lets You Add Or Remove Objects In VIDEOS Using The Power Of Generative Fill
Every year, Adobe offers a sneak peak into potential future technologies at its MAX Creativity Conference, showcasing new tools and features that could become a part of their final products. At this year's conference, most of the MAX Sneaks leveraged the power of Generative AI across multiple mediums, from photos and videos to audio and 3D. One tool that caught everyone's … [Read more...]
Meanings Of Different Symbols, Icons, And Shapes In Design
In the design world, the power of visual language is an open secret. Symbols and icons are more than just decorative elements; they're the shorthand of communication, cutting through the clutter of words to convey complex messages swiftly. Symbols serve as an essential toolkit for graphic designers, facilitating not only aesthetic appeal but also functionality and user … [Read more...]
I Challenged Myself To Create Good Designs Using The Worst Fonts Of All Time
They say that there is no such thing as a bad font. There are only bad uses for fonts. Each font serves its intended purpose. Los Angeles-based freelance graphic designer and YouTuber Jesse Nyberg decided to challenge himself to see how good of a graphic designer he is. He asked his viewers to share their least favourite fonts, and then set out to create good, or at least … [Read more...]
8 Types Of Logos With Examples
The effectiveness of a logo depends on various factors, including the brand's goals, target audience, industry, and overall brand identity. However, there are a few key types of logos that are often considered effective in different contexts. Ireland-based design director Andrew Warner has come up with a handy visual guide that lists the different types of logo designs, with … [Read more...]
How To Use Photoshop’s “Generative Fill” AI Tool, The Biggest Game Changer In The Design Industry
Adobe's Generative Fill in Photoshop (beta) is a revolutionary step forward in creative and design workflows. This innovative feature, serving as a 'co-pilot' for users, is powered by Adobe Firefly, the company's suite of creative generative AI models. Subscribers of Photoshop can conjure up spectacular imagery using just a simple text prompt. The incorporation of this tool … [Read more...]
Photoshop’s Incredible New “Remove Tool” Is The Future Of Image Editing
Photoshop has introduced a revolutionary new tool that greatly simplifies the removal of complex and intricate objects from your photos. The "Remove Tool" effortlessly replaces portions of your image with suitable and realistic content, allowing you to eliminate any distracting areas or components, regardless of their size. Just glide this AI-powered tool over objects and … [Read more...]
Adobe Firefly Is A Revolutionary AI Model That Will Change The Way You Design
Adobe Firefly is a family of creative generative AI models that will transform the conversation between creator and computer into something more natural, intuitive, and powerful. With Adobe Firefly, creators of all skill levels will be able to generate content such as images, audio, vectors, videos, and 3D to creative ingredients like brushes, color gradients, and video … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways To Use ChatGPT For UX Design
From brainstorming interface ideas to writing microcopy and mapping user journeys, ChatGPT is emerging as a powerful design companion, helping UX designers move faster, think broader, and iterate smarter. Whether you’re building wireframes, crafting personas, or refining landing page content, ChatGPT can support nearly every stage of the UX design process. Used right, it … [Read more...]
How To Move Body Parts In Photoshop And Change Poses Like A Pro
The Puppet Warp tool is a powerful Photoshop feature that lets you add a visual mesh to distort specific areas of an image, while leaving other areas intact, with the help of anchor points that act like hinges. This gives you the ability to edit and move body parts in photos, change poses, edit facial expressions, reposition hair, create animations, and more. But if you try … [Read more...]
The Art Of Deck Making – How To Create Presentations That Win Clients
"The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send, but by what the listener receives." - Lilly Walters. A good presentation deck will tell a story that will connect with the client on an emotional level. Before we ask our clients to make a financial investment, we must first ask them to make an emotional one. Just like any form of … [Read more...]
20 Free Games That Graphic Designers Can’t Stop Playing
Who says games can't be educational? In today's post, we've rounded up 20 of the coolest design-centric games that teach the basic concepts and fundamentals of design. These games help you learn about colors, fonts, typography, UI design, Photoshop and Illustrator tools, logos, and more. The best part is that all these games are free and browser-based. You don't have to … [Read more...]
Learn In 30 Seconds How To Convert Low-Res Graphics To High-Res In Photoshop
So you're working on a design project and you have a low-res version of a logo or a graphic that you need in high-resolution. What do you do? You can vectorize the graphic in Adobe Illustrator, or use an AI Image Upscaler - but those processes can be tedious, time consuming, and not entirely accurate. Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect has come up with a … [Read more...]
How “Bionic Reading” Uses Typography to Help You Read Faster
Swiss typographic designer Renato Casutt developed an ingenious reading system called Bionic Reading that helps you read text faster by emphasizing (bolding) the first few letters of a written word and letting your brain fill in the rest. How it works: Bionic Reading is based on the principle that the brain can identify whole words from just the initial few letters. By … [Read more...]
How To Remove Impossible Objects In Photoshop
So you've got an image with a highly detailed background and you want to remove an object or two from it. You try using the Clone Tool, Content-Aware, and the Healing Tool but none of them do the job. What do you do? In this brilliant tutorial, Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect shows you how to remove complex objects from detailed backgrounds using spare … [Read more...]
7 Useful Tips To Help You Create Beautiful Gradients
Gradients are a popular trend in graphic, web, and UI design nowadays, widely used in apps, websites, logos, illustrations, packaging, and more. However, the use of gradient as a design element can be tricky. If overdone, it can look tacky and cheap. One of the best ways to find inspiration is to observe nature - the sky, sunsets, plants, landscapes, etc. Find the right mood … [Read more...]
This Brilliant Free Tool Can Remove The Background From Your Photo Or Logo Within Seconds
The team at fashion portal Fynd has come up with a handy new AI tool called Erase.bg that lets you quickly remove backgrounds from any image and download it in the original resolution for free. Simply upload your image (JPEG, PNG, or WEBP upto 5000 × 5000 px) or paste an image URL. The machine learning model automatically detects the subject, removes the background within … [Read more...]
NVIDIA Develops Incredible AI That Can Create Images From Any Text That You Enter
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but with NVIDIA's new GauGAN2 artificial intelligence (AI), you can create a picture with just three to four words. The deep-learning model is able to generate a photorealistic image of different scenes using text, sentences, or phrases that you enter into the program. For example, if you type "Highway surrounded by mountains" in … [Read more...]
This Powerful New Tool Can Remove Anything From Your Photo In 4 Seconds
The engineering team at ClipDrop have come up with an incredible new web app called Cleanup.Pictures that lets you retouch and remove any object, person, or text from your photo within seconds for free. You can use the browser-based app to fix your images, remove unwanted people, create a clean background, or fill-up any missing spaces. Just upload your image, select the … [Read more...]
Can You Sharpen An Image By Using Blur In Photoshop? This Unique Trick Gives The Best Results
What if we told you there is a Photoshop technique in which the more you blur an image, the sharper it gets? And as unbelievable as that sounds, it does a better job than traditional methods. In this insightful tutorial, Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect shares a unique process that involves using Gaussian Blur and special Blend Modes to sharpen your images … [Read more...]
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