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The Most Important Lesson for Aspiring Designers

If I could give one piece of advice to aspiring designers, it would be this: master the design process. It’s the key to solving...

You NEED a Design Process… Here’s Why!

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in nearly 20 years of graphic design is this: you need a design process. Early in my...

How to Create Your Own Design Brief, Free Templates Included

So, what do you do when a client doesn’t give you a graphic design brief? Maybe someone’s reached out asking you to take on a...

Stop Guessing. USE This Graphic Design Process!

One of the most common struggles for people new to graphic design is simply not knowing where to start. If you’ve ever felt like that,...

The Three KEY Types of Design Briefs You’ll Work With

Not every graphic design brief is created equal. Some give you room to explore, invent, and play. Others hand you the structure and expect you...

The MINDSET of a Good Graphic Designer

Great design isn’t just a skillset, it’s a mindset. One can spend their whole life on the pursuit of being a great graphic designer; it’s...

The InDesign SETUP That Saves Hours on Every Project | Design Tutorial | Adobe InDesign

When it comes to working InDesign, preparation and organisation is key. When we start working in InDesign and developing layouts, a lot can go into...

Anatomy of a Strong Graphic Design Brief

You can’t hit a target if you don’t know what you’re aiming for. A strong graphic design brief gives you clarity. Without it, you’re just...

The CORE Design Principles EVERY Designer must Know

‘Graphic design isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about making things work.’ Behind every powerful visual lies a structure, a set of principles...