Creative Market

JANUARY 28, 2020

Getting a typeface confused with a font is something a lot of people—even sometimes designers—routinely do. Without getting into the particulars just yet, here’s how to tell the difference between a typeface and a font right off the bat: one is what you see while the other is what you use. Where It All Started.

Fonts 179

Fonts Typography Print Digital 179

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

An example of retro cereal packaging using vintage illustrations and fonts. However, they’re created new for modern products. Incorporating nostalgic fonts and typography Chunky, whimsical fonts that mimic sign painting or old typewriter print evoke nostalgia. Brands want packaging that grabs shoppers’ eyes.

Packaging Design 75

Packaging Design Fonts Brand Branding 75

Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Some die-cut shape ideas include: Product or company logo Simple geometric shapes – circles, triangles, stars Holiday-themed silhouettes like a Christmas tree, dreidel, or witch's hat Whimsical shapes like animals, flowers, hearts The dimensional aspect of a die-cut envelope makes it tactile and visually appealing.

Textures 98

Textures Fonts Print Graphic 98

Inkbot Design

JANUARY 6, 2024

This article will explore designing for print vs digital media, the differences and creative considerations. File Format & Colour Print Relies On CMYK, Whereas Digital Uses RGB One of the first technical differences is file formats and colour spaces. But keeping content updated digitally also accrues costs over time.

Digital 90

Digital Print Layout Arts and Crafts 90

Tuts Plus

JUNE 17, 2020

Fonseca Rounded font family. For example, a designer can use 50s design elements such as fonts and mid-century illustration to give something a 50s art style or retro graphic design, and combine this with aged textures to give the impression of ageing. How to Identify a ‘Vintage’ Design Style What is vintage design?

Arts and Crafts 98

Arts and Crafts Graphic Design Photoshop Textures 98

Inkbot Design

AUGUST 30, 2023

The recipient knows time and care went into the handwritten message on a quality, customised paper product. Receiving a handwritten letter purposefully penned on paper elegantly embossed with your initials or favourite floral pattern elicits an emotional response quite distinct from yet another email notification.

Brand 82

Brand Branding Arts and Crafts Digital 82

Inkbot Design

APRIL 13, 2023

Without a thorough understanding of your ideal customers, you may create marketing strategies and products that fall flat and fail to resonate with your target market. This information can help you create targeted advertising campaigns, set product prices, and determine where to focus your marketing efforts.

Brand 142

Brand Branding Marketing Marketing 142