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10 Amazing Backgrounds Every Graphic Designer Should Own

Envato Tuts+

The Grunge Background Texture Grungy types of backgrounds and grunge textures will never go out of style—they always give a cool, edgy look to designs. Look for peeled paint textures, faded edges, and gritty color schemes. Polygon Backgrounds You can adapt polygon textures easily to different color schemes too.

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17 Advertising Design Examples & Why They Work

Shillington

What makes an ad impactful could depend on who you talk to. Each medium has its own genre-specific elements that influence the end product, but there are some universal elements that can be used by any ad designer, like these five characteristics. Good ads are relatable. Good ads inspire trust.