Collaboration in design: The key to creating effective content
As a Creative Director, you need designers to fly by the seat of their pants, take life by the horns…
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What does your website say about your brand?
The internet is teeming with sites vying for attention, and a poor first impression could very well be your last.…
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How to Make a Magazine: The Definitive Guide
In some ways, making a magazine today is easier than ever. The internet puts free information at everyone’s fingertips, all…
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4 ways to increase conversions with visual content
Our perception, to a large extent, is governed by vision. We’re attracted to visuals that make us feel good. It’s…
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How to make a newsletter in 9 steps
Ever wondered how to improve your school or company newsletter? Follow these steps to take your mailing from “Meh” to…
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The elements of good design & why it matters
Since the time of Pythagoras and Euclid, the idea of a Golden Ratio—dimensions that are pleasing to the eye—has influenced…
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The history of desktop publishing
From its roots in the Middle Ages, layout design has evolved significantly. What was once the provenance of monasteries spread…
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Brochure Marketing 101: How to Design a Brochure that Won’t Bore Your Audience
Despite how ubiquitous digital marketing has become, print collateral can still play an incredibly valuable role in your brand marketing…
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How to Avoid Making Bad Design Choices (With Examples)
As the great Hannah Montana once said, “Everybody makes mistakes!”. Still, when it comes to your brand, some mistakes can’t…
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21 creative brochure cover ideas for your inspiration
“Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Steve Jobs When you’re stuck on something, the best thing to do is to…
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5 elements of the perfect print job
In the age of nearly free digital marketing resources, any funds spent on print advertising should be allocated with care.…
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17 flyer layout design ideas for your inspiration
Almost everyone has made a flyer before, whether for a personal event like a block party or a professional event like a…
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Why you should use mobile to build brand loyalty
First it was smartphones, quickly followed by tablets and now smartwatches. The move towards mobile devices is quickening, and marketers…
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Where to find the best free flyer backgrounds
So. You’re designing a flyer. Where do you begin? The endless array of images, backgrounds, catchy headlines and clip art…
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30 creative business card ideas & designs to help yours stand out
Here’s a bummer statistic: 88% of people will throw away your business card within a week of receiving it. In fact,…
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The fascinating history of infographics
A picture truly tells a thousand words. From pie charts to cartograms, infographics have been around since the first humans…
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9 excellent logo redesigns for famous brands
A good logo represents the brand positively to the world, which is one reason why there are so many agencies…
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5 great graphic designers & their eye-catching designs
If you’re thinking about pursuing a design career, you probably already know that you should learn from those who came…
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A graphic designer’s worst enemy: An inadequate design brief
Imagine you are ordering a tuxedo. You call up the tailor and tell him to “design a tux for a…
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32 stats & facts that prove infographics aren’t dead
From Facebook posts by old friends asking you to try products that “really work,” to those email subscriptions you’re sure…
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5 popular logo design trends in 2017
What makes the design world exciting is that there’s never a dull moment. Design is continually evolving with new trends,…
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7 guidelines for managing client expectations
Managing a client’s expectations is not an easy task, especially if you are a designer. As much as you want…
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Typography guidelines for creating a great user experience
When it comes to design, effective typography has become a necessity—not only because the text reflects your content, but also…
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8 tips for designing logos that don’t suck
To the average person, designing logos seems like a simple task—you just make a small circle or rectangle and put…
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Innovative print design ideas you should know
As designers, we know how important it is to deliver creative and compelling designs. Designs that catch the eye and…
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3 tips for corporate design
When it comes to design in communications, there are generally two types of artwork: design driven by narrative or design…
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Flyering 101: How to design a flyer that won’t get thrown out
When done well, flyers can be an incredibly effective (and inexpensive) way to promote your business, no matter your size.…
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Why do local small businesses need graphic design?
Some businesses naturally lend themselves to sharp design. Walk down any street in a hip neighborhood and you’ll see fashion…
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12 best creative stationery designs online
Stationery—including letterheads, envelopes, labels and business cards—can be a useful addition to your company’s branding strategy. Even with the widespread…
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14 examples of creative letterhead designs
Back in older days, your name, address and contact details at the top-right of your client correspondence constituted a letterhead.…
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Graphic design inspiration: Cool and creative poster ideas
Poster design has come a long way since the 1880s, changing in style for different eras and often strongly influenced by…
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20 best newsletter design ideas & examples to inspire you
Choosing the right newsletter design isn’t easy. There’s a seemingly infinite number of designs out there, each with their own…
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The subtle art of using emotion in your visual content
How many advertisements do you remember fondly? Probably not that many, considering we’re bombarded with content on a daily basis.…
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How to create compelling visual content + 11 visual content ideas
Regardless of your industry, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to gain and keep an audience’s attention online. You have mere seconds…
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10 website design best practices
A well-designed website is a valuable investment that will generate revenue for your business—but 38% of people say they won’t explore a…
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5 graphic design tips for the non-creative
As you’re building your brand with new ideas and projects, you might not always have access to an in-house designer…
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How to start a magazine online in 15 steps
In some ways, starting a magazine today is easier than ever. But in others, it can be more difficult. All…
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How to develop strong visual branding on Instagram
Attracting a steady stream of new customers is one thing, but building customer loyalty is integral to a brand’s long-term…
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Best logo design ideas for your inspiration
“We need a logo” is a loaded request that designers and creative agencies hear from their clients. High expectations are…
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How to write a brochure for your business
Despite the prominence of digital marketing, print collateral still has an important role to play in a balanced marketing strategy.…
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How to create a successful college recruitment strategy
Open source learning. A global economy. Shifting demographics. These are just a few realities impacting your college recruitment strategy. According…
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4 types of interactive content to boost your content marketing
Interactive marketing is a customer-oriented approach to marketing that engages the user and requires their participation. The most popular forms…
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10 creative infographic design ideas to inspire you
Infographics are a creative, interesting visual presentation of your ideas, statistics or research. These can be used throughout your brand’s marketing…
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10 consulting logo design ideas for your inspiration
Are you sitting at your desk waiting for that sweet, sweet logo inspiration to strike? No matter whether you’re a…
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12 fitness logo design ideas for your inspiration
Not sure how your next fitness logo should look and want a few examples to get your imagination’s wheels in…
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8 of the best real estate logo design ideas
You likely already know that a logo is an important part of any business’s branding. Not only does it make…
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Branding colors: Selecting you color palette based on color psychology
Color is a big part of our world. The colors we surround ourselves with can impact our mood, change our…
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How to Create a Graphic Design Poster that Will Get You Noticed
Everybody loves a good poster. From colorful movie posters to out-of-the-box wood cut prints and more, there’s something about this…
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The 5 Design Basics for Making a Magazine Ad
Today, most companies prefer the ease and lower costs of digital marketing as a substitute for regular print marketing. But…
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10 ideas to design the best book cover
We’ve all heard “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but I suspect we’ve all been guilty of it at…
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8 best fonts to use on a resume
There are so many things that job hunters think about when it comes to their resume. These are usually the…
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Past and present: Influential Black graphic designers and brand experts you should know about
Editor’s note: Originally, the Lucidpress blog featured two different blog posts that highlighted two eras — past and present —…
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Best PowerPoint alternatives to create stunning presentations
Most companies provide ready-to-use software on their computers and one of the standard choices is the Microsoft Office suite. Because…
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11 examples of well-branded packaging design
We all know the importance of branding. Your brand experience, and thus your branding, is the sum of all impressions and interactions…
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Comprehensive guide to brochure design
So you’re wondering how to how to design a brochure that will impress. Dealing in the medium of brochures is a tricky…
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What is an infographic? A comprehensive guide
Visual communication and storytelling are critical for any business in this day and age of social media and short attention…
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The 9 Types of Infographics
Infographic design doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Like other types of content, infographics follow typical structures and layouts as a…
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Top content creation tools and software
Creating content without a cohesive content strategy makes it harder to focus your efforts and find success, but there are…
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How to Use Instagram Stories Strategically: A Quick Guide
When Instagram rolled out 24-hour Stories back in 2016, it became a sensation overnight. Almost eight years later, the feature…
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Guide to banner ads
Digital advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry — and, as more and more people get on the web, it’s only getting…
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Intro to DesignOps
For most designers, their work is based on their ability to move quickly and get things done in a hurry,…
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Infographic Design Guide
Infographics are used by companies small and large to educate their audience, build their brands or simply entertain. They’re basically “eye…
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Guide to relationship marketing
Looking for a quick guide to relationship marketing? You’ve come to the right place. If you’ve landed here, you’re most…
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Guide to creating a corporate identity design
The world is filled with buzzwords. Exciting ones, boring ones — confusing ones too. Corporate identity is one of those…
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30 Magazine Design & Layout Ideas to Spark Your Creativity
Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever design a beautiful digital or print magazine. No matter your niche, there…
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6 catalog design ideas
Struggling to find fresh ideas for your next catalog? Does your existing approach to catalog layouts need a modern update?…
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Guide to product catalogs
Once upon a time, it seemed product catalogs, especially print versions, were headed towards the dustbin of history. While booming…
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How to make free digital fashion lookbooks for your brand [Free template]
Even if you’re not in the fashion industry, your small business might be the perfect candidate for a lookbook. Lookbooks…