Category Archive For "Design"
Lesson Plan Templates: Creative Solutions
Lesson planning can be compared to the steps taken to prepare for a cross-country road trip. Your departure point represents where your students are at on day one of your course and the destination is a stand-in for the level your learners will be at when the course is finished. Your road trip’s route will …
5 Design Tips for a Festive New Year’s Eve Invitation
Ringing in the New Year will look nothing like it did last year. While we can’t wait to be done with 2020, our excitement for 2021 is still tempered by the need to keep our distance as we hope for an end to the COVID pandemic. So what does this mean for your annual New …
The Best Modern Fonts to Use on Your Next Graphic Design Project
A modern typeface stands out visually when used in any graphic design project. They exist in almost every font category, as they are frequently the result of someone taking the time to rethink an existing font style and then putting their own [modern] twist on it. The newly created font may push the design envelope …
Business Card Size Guide: World Tour
“How big IS a business card?” The size of a business card is not something most people think about—until they need to print one. Even business owners who’ve done it before tend to forget what the standard business card size is when it comes time to create a new design. What most people don’t realize …
7 Happy Thanksgiving Banner Designs to Be Thankful For
As the Thanksgiving holiday draws near this year, we may be tempted to think that we don’t have much to be thankful for. I mean, what could possibly be positive about life in a pandemic? Well, it turns out that there are all kinds of things – if you know where to look. Strangers helping …
7 Tips for Successful Banner Design
Sharing your business or organization’s message with your stakeholders or community really can be as simple as creating and displaying a custom banner that hits all the right notes. Whether you’re looking to communicate your COVID-related updates to customers and clients in a socially-distant way or just getting the word out about an upcoming event …
5 Tips to Maximize Political Postcard Success
As prospective voters are inundated with political mailers of all types and sizes, you may wonder how you could make your political postcard stand out. While there certainly is heavy competition out there for the hearts and minds of your constituents, connecting with the reader is not an impossible task. Read on for our top …
4 Folds for Fabulous Brochures
Being in charge of the design and creation of a new brochure for your business or organization may seem like a daunting task at first, especially for a graphic design novice. You need to ensure the brochure is engaging, stays true to your brand, and is cost-efficient. Before diving too deep into the brochure making …
10 Best Fonts for Brilliant Brochures
When making a brochure, something as seemingly harmless as font selection can have a huge impact on your project’s success. The right font can make your brochure’s content stand out from the crowd in all the best ways, while a poor font choice can confuse the reader and cast doubt on your message. Even the …
10 Fonts For Fantastic Signs
Choosing the right font is a critical aspect of designing an effective sign. While selecting the best font for signs will depend heavily on personal preferences and branding, there are a number of go-to typefaces and styles that you should consider. Your chosen font must be readable from a distance while also fitting in with …