Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Read on as we offer five tips to help diminish the emotional impact of rejection and use it to boost your career long-term. But sensitivity to rejection is nothing to be ashamed of: it's how our brains have been designed by evolution. But if you reframe rejection as a learning opportunity, it can actually turn into a positive.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 5, 2021

You start working hard – publishing 5-6 quality pieces of content per week, building backlinks and auditing your website. Think about what types of content people search on Google. But, if you rank for beautiful dog leash for my puppy instead, you won’t get much exposure or traffic at all – because no one searches for this term.

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Spoon Graphics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In today’s tutorial I share my process of designing a business card and highlight some important considerations when designing for print. The overall design will be composited in Illustrator, so we’ll start there. Create a new document and enter the dimensions of the business card in the artboard size settings.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 10, 2020

And the only way you can beat your competitors is by being better than them – better in your UI/UX design. What is UI/UX Design? These are interrelated terms, and one is not possible without the other. Interface and experience design are correlated. Why Follow UI/UX Design Trends? Motion Graphics.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

What is a brand? If we’re going to be talking about brands and brand strategy, we should go over exactly what each of these are so you can understand their importance in the overall health of your business. Related: Branding, Identity and Logo Design Explained. What is brand strategy? Why do you need a brand strategy?

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HONGKIAT

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For a designer , talking and sharing ideas is just as important as creating them. There are two ways designers talk to the world. The first way is through the designs themselves. The second way is when designers need to chat about work stuff, like projects and contracts. This is especially true for freelance designers.

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Just Creative

MAY 19, 2020

A brand strategy is a long-term plan that affects all facets of your business. It takes time to design the right ideas that fit the foundation of your company. You want to start by listing the goals you are aiming for, like what you want your brand to look and feel like to your customer base. What are your customer’s needs?

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 25, 2024

Culturally Sensitive Web Design for Global Websites Today, in an interconnected world, gaining the attention of a global audience is not just for multinational corporations. This is where web design comes in. If you want international users to relate, you must know what culture expects from their online experience.

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Just Creative

MARCH 24, 2021

5 Signs You Need A Website Redesign. 5 Signs You Need A Website Redesign. Any website owner should periodically review their site design to look for opportunities for improvements. But here are 5 surefire signs that you need to redesign your site altogether. Best practices in web design constantly change.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 2, 2024

Creating Business Card Designs: A Comprehensive Guide Did you ever recognise how a plain sheet of card stock could have such an impact? This guide to creating business card designs will teach you how to make ones that leave an impression (the good kind!) So what can you do to ensure yours doesn’t get thrown away or (gasp!)

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2024

Invest in Logo Design: A Powerful Brand Identity Awaits Have you ever noticed how some logos just stick in your mind? An amazingly designed logo opens the gates to your audience's perception. Conversely, a poorly designed or outdated logo can undermine even the mightiest brands.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 9, 2024

But what is UX exactly? UX covers everything from visual design to website navigation and page loading speed. That means prioritising UX should be a no-brainer! Start With User Research You can't just guess what people want from your website. You would never go back there, right? Why Does UX Matter So Much?

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 2, 2024

They serve as the foundation for all branding efforts by encapsulating what makes a brand unique, authentic, and valuable. They answer fundamental questions like: What does your brand stand for? What makes it different from the competition? Defining the Concept of Brand Pillars A brand is more than just a logo or tagline.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Marketers Speak a Different Language Marketers toss around terms like “customer avatar”, “conversion funnel” , and “lifetime value.” Marketers Speak a Different Language Marketers toss around terms like “customer avatar”, “conversion funnel” , and “lifetime value.”

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 19, 2024

UI and UX Design: Creating Intuitive Digital Experiences User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design focus on crafting intuitive and pleasing digital experiences. This comprehensive guide will explore what UI and UX design entail, why they matter, and how to execute them effectively.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The terms modern, young, cool, etc., What makes a design modern or old? The meaning changes from person to person. Looking at all these apps, it became evident that not everyone adopted some fancy design style like Cred’s Neumorphism to look modern. So simple that I was able to put it into 5 short tips ??.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 17, 2021

Creating a good print design can be quite a challenge. When designing for print, you need to not only create a design that will look good on paper (which is a challenging task by itself) but also make sure to properly set up your project for print. Over 1,500,000+ Fonts, Mockups, Freebies & Design Assets. 6,131 items.

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UX Collective

MAY 4, 2023

Design and Innovation focus 80% of efforts on enabling the ‘Story of the Individual’ —  who is a smaller Whole. I’m taking the Regenerative Development and Design course by Regenesis at [link] and thought I could share some key learnings before I get overwhelmed. What is Regenerative Development?

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 10, 2024

What is a Brand Strategy? A brand strategy is a long-term plan that establishes what your brand stands for, the personality behind your brand, and the emotional connection you want customers to have with your small business. Your brand identity creates familiarity and helps customers connect emotionally with your company.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 25, 2023

Branding and Logo Design: How to Build a Strong Brand Identity You know, in today's lightning-fast world, having a brand identity goes way beyond just having a snappy name or a slick logo. We'll chat about the nitty-gritty of logo design , the fascinating world of colour psychology, and the undeniable magic of storytelling.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Minimal Logo Design : An Effective Approach to Simple Logos. A logo is one of the most important things a business can get wrong in the design. A logo is one of the most important things a business can get wrong in the design. You must create a simple, minimalist logo design to make your website look more professional.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Value of a Professional Logo Design for Business In today's fiercely competitive business environment, a solid brand identity is vital – this is where professional logo design comes in. But just how valuable is professional logo design – and what does it bring to the table? The result?

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Website Design Process: A Step-by-Step Guide Creating a website can take time and effort if you're new to web design. We've aimed this beginner's guide at people who want their first website or an improved design workflow. This means gathering all the information we need for the project and creating a timetable.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 6, 2024

What Are Ecommerce Conversion Targets? But before we get into that, let’s ensure we’re on the same page about what it means to “set an ecommerce conversion target.” That could mean purchasing, signing up for your email list , adding items to their cart, or something else entirely. And I mean faaaaaaast.

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UX Collective

MAY 30, 2021

Since Google launched its User Experience Design course on Coursera , we at the UX Collective have seen an exciting influx of recently graduated students who are looking to learn more about our field. Digital product design continues to grow, year after year. The goal of this guide is to un-complicate design and eliminate the jargon.

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UX Collective

JULY 15, 2023

User experience design will evolve in the coming years. As we continue our disciplines as design practitioners, we should keep an eye out as pioneers of newer user interfaces. Originating from continuous integration among developers, we started seeing it in design tools such as Abstract and Figma.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 29, 2022

So you're not surprised to hear the most common freelance survival question is: “How can I get more work? So you're not surprised to hear the most common freelance survival question is: “How can I get more work?” You'll also learn how to negotiate your rates and the best ways to land long-term freelance work.

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Behind the popularity of ‘Design Thinking’ and ‘Systems Thinking’ there are rigourous academic sciences. Way back in the origin story of Design Thinking , there is Design Science. Design thinking is a way for people to solve problems by thinking like designers. In which case, the ‘how’ defines the ‘what’.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How To Define Your Brand Through Visual Design Visual design plays a critical role in defining your brand. This guide will explore leveraging visual design to express your brand’s personality. An upscale fashion designer should express luxury. Consider the meanings you want to convey, then choose hues strategically.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Logo Design Pricing: How to Determine the Right Price The pricing of logo design involves the expense of making and developing a one-of-a-kind logo for a brand or company. A well-designed logo can substantially impact brand recognition and consumer understanding, making it a worthwhile investment for any business.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2022

An agency may also offer additional services to you, such as web design , marketing, and social media. It depends on what you need to do. The 9-to-5 schedule does not bind you. In my experience, freelancers are self-motivated, but they don’t always understand what motivates them. You get the idea.

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UX Collective

JULY 28, 2022

A quick look at what the style is, why we need it, and a list of websites using it in different ways. Since discovering it, I’ve seen a number of articles exploring what it is, and examples of it in use with varying degrees of success. What is Neubrutalism? I’m really into Neubrutalism. It can also be quite fun when done right.

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The Branding Journal

JUNE 10, 2022

What makes a brand exceptional and worthy of our decision? Let’s dive into what brand values and guiding principles are, why they’re critical to any brand strategy, and how you can define them for your brand. Table of Contents What are brand values? What are brand values? Why are brand values important?

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 6, 2022

Graphic Design : What are the Benefits for Businesses. And arguably, its success owes a lot to excellent graphic design. In a nutshell, graphic design for businesses refers to brand communication and messaging through visual content. Think of graphic design as you dressing up nice in preparation for a dinner date.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If you’re running your own design business and want long-term success, following a code of ethics is the best way to go (and the right thing to do). Questions of ethics are often very personal, and what I find acceptable may not sit so well with you and vice-versa. For designers, more features often mean more money.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Your brand is what your customers perceive you as being, whether that is true or not. It's also what others see when they encounter your company. What Is Brand Building? Brand building is one of the keys to long-term success. Brand building is one of the keys to long-term success.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

All designers make mistakes. Knowing and being mindful of even the slightest mistakes in design can help you improve your work and develop better strategies. If you’re still an amateur, this article will be more helpful for you, because, in this post, we’ve listed some of the common mistakes made by graphic designers.

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