Looking for inspiration? Allow creative director James Mackenzie to help. James Mackenzie has only been creative director of Papier for about two months, but he’s already overseen a company rebrand. “There was a photoshoot on, I think, the Monday of my second week,” he says, zooming from his flat in London. “It was definitely a […]
First impressions matter. A lot. Here are some tips to ensure that your brand makes a good one, starting with your logo. Creating a typeface logo might seem simple, but the reality is that designing an effective one takes time, effort, and extreme attention to detail. In this article, we’ll review three easy techniques to […]
This FREE Botanical Clip Art pack will bring out a refreshing tropical summer atmosphere in your designs. Download for FREE now! After a long-awaited summer holiday, people are ready to venture out of the house and back to nature. So, let’s help them by adding that tropical summer vibe to your design with this FREE […]
In this quick and easy tutorial, we’ll look at how you can create a spliced effect for a poster design using Adobe InDesign. Love portrait photography, but looking for a fresh take? You can make portrait photographs more dynamic by combining images together, creating a cool collage effect. Quick and simple to do, “splicing” your […]
With the power to enhance our metabolism (red) or heal mental trauma (green), color can be hugely impactful on our minds and bodies. The psychological sway color holds over us hasn’t gone unnoticed by the design world—photographers, graphic designers, and illustrators use color psychology to create more captivating images or more salable brands. If you […]
The color of summer isn’t just yellow. Here are six palettes we’re loving that will bring some summer sizzle to your next creative project. While we associate the season’s endless sunshine with its trademark hue—yellow—there’s a whole array of color inspiration to draw from when the temperatures rise. Heat-stricken days call for the soothing tones […]
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to customize your workspace and toolbar so you can create your graphics and artwork with ease. Organizing your workspace in Adobe Illustrator can feel like clearing off your desk when you’re ready to start a new project. It can save you time, but also allows you to create a […]
Show your appreciation for Dad by sending him these cute Father’s Day cards. Funny dad-joke greetings included. Download for FREE today. Whether it’s your dad, grandpa, uncle, or friend, any father figure in your life deserves a celebration on Father’s Day. The day is an opportunity to let him know how much you love and […]
Rainbows and squiggles and dots, oh my! Download this FREE rainbow clip art bundle today, plus pick up a few tricks for designing with them. Springtime means April showers, May flowers, and (of course) rainbows. We’re giving away a freebie that’s positively packed with hand-drawn rainbow shapes, playful flourishes, and a variety of abstract organic […]
The 4th of July, Bastille Day, and Canada Day—3 clip art packs, all in one FREE download bundle. Download today! The month of July marks the independence day of not one, not two, but three countries at once. On July 1st, Canada celebrates Canada Day. A few days later, on July 4th, the United States celebrates […]
