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Font Collections / 2 Jul 2020

25+ Free Brush, Script & Hand Lettering Fonts

Type is what meaning looks like, says Max Phillips the founder of Signal type foundry. This quote alone proves the importance of using proper typography in designs. And these free brush, script, and hand-lettering fonts will get you off to a great start.

Typography is not just about improving readability but also giving an identity and meaning to your titles, headings, and paragraphs. You can’t achieve that goal without a great-looking font.

Even if you can’t afford a high-quality premium font, try to at least get a free font that gives meaning and personality to each and every design you work on. Never settle for the default fonts.

You don’t have to spend hours scouring the web to find a great free font. In fact, we did the heavy lifting for you.

In this collection, we’re featuring some of the best free brush, script, and hand-lettering fonts you can download for free. Have a look.

Trends / 1 Jul 2020

8+ Web Design Myths Busted: Old Ideas & Modern Best Practices

There are a few ideas about website design that seem to never fade away, even though they are not so true anymore. Some concepts haven’t stood the test of time, and it’s time to revisit whether we should be adopting them anymore.

Do people love sliders? Does simplicity = minimal design? Do you really need to include every page of your site in the navigation? There’s quite a bit to unpack!

Here, we’re going to look at a few web design myths and share modern best practices so you don’t fall into any of these old-school traps.

Business / 29 Jun 2020

SEO for Designers: A 101 Primer

Most designers don’t consider search when it comes to building a website. That’s a mistake. Optimizing for search is just as important as information architecture and should be part of the product design from start to finish.

This is true both for your own knowledge that the project stands the greatest chance of commercial success, and for your client too!

Whether you are starting a new project or redesigning your portfolio, working with search engine optimization in mind from the start is a smart idea.

Here, we’ll look at some of the most basic SEO tips to help you get started on the right path.

Mockup Templates / 25 Jun 2020

20+ Stationery Mockup Templates (Free & Premium)

If you’ve recently designed a logo for your startup, or have rebranded and changed up your business aesthetic, you’ll no doubt be wanting to know how your branding will look in different contexts – on letterheads and business cards, or in email signatures, or on corporate swag such as coffee mugs and laptop stickers.

One of the key areas of merchandise that typically includes a business logo or branding element is stationery, and this can include anything from business cards and leaflets to notebooks and product labels. Trying out your logo on different stationery items is a great way to see how it looks in different settings and scenarios – and it’s also super helpful if you’re looking to get branded stationery printed for your business!

These fabulous stationery mockup templates will allow you to do just that, giving you an idea of how your branding will look on different stationery items without having to commit to printing or producing those items until you’re sure they’re perfect. Featuring a range of both free and premium options, you’re bound to find a suitable mockup for your purposes in the following list.

Trends / 24 Jun 2020

Design Trend: Geo Shapes & Patterns (With Animation)

Stylish geometry is a design trend that keeps coming back around. This time the new twist is that shapes and design elements include touches of animation to bring shapes and patterns to life. It’s easier than ever to implement animation on the web, in a simple and widely-supported way.

It’s also a nifty little design technique that can add visual interest to almost anything and works for all types of elements, from logos or icons to backgrounds to hero images.

Let’s take a look at this website design trend in action.

Software / 23 Jun 2020

The Design Process Behind Visme, the SaaS Character in the Cloud

For illustrators, the creation of a character can have different sources of inspiration; a childhood memory, the visual idea of a person they’ve met or simply a creative outburst of imagination. It’s a combination of all of these, plus details carved in memories, that shape new characters.

Illustrators have a certain kind of magic that not only lets them bring to life their memories and perceptions but they also have the capacity of taking a creative brief or idea and bring it to life. This is particularly important when creating a brand mascot.

This is the story of how a creative-minded entrepreneur and a savvy illustrator brought to life a neat mascot character to personify a brand. They joined forces with a 3D sculptor and an animator to bring the character to life in its own animated world.

Business / 22 Jun 2020

How (And Why) to Design for Local Businesses

Designing for a local business can be one of the most rewarding projects that you take on. When done well, you create a relationship with someone in your community that helps them grown and succeed.

Whether you’re creating a website or designing menus or flyers, working with a small business can stretch your creative muscles but it will make you think about the process a little different. Small businesses can be quite different than some of your bigger clients. They have a lot more on the line when it comes to design services and return on investment, they may have more questions, and they need to know how design can help them grow.

When you take a small business client, your approach to design will likely be a little different. Here’s how to think about it.

Mockup Templates / 18 Jun 2020

20+ Greeting Card Mockup Templates (Free & Premium)

Greeting cards are a fun and personal way to express your sentiments to someone you love or care for – from wedding invitations to birthday celebrations, and expressions of sympathy to romantic love notes, there’s rarely a feeling that can’t be portrayed effectively using a well-chosen greeting card.

But of course, for a greeting card to be effective, it needs to be well designed – and that means it should look exceptional when rendered as a physical card. It can be difficult to know how your design might look in reality until it’s too late – and that’s where mockups come in.

In this article, we’ll be sharing some of the best free and premium greeting card mockup templates that you can use to see how your greeting card will look once it’s been printed. There’s a huge range of different aesthetics and themes included, and what’s more, they’re all available for instant download. Read on to discover your favorite greeting card mockup template.

Mockup Templates / 16 Jun 2020

20+ Tote Bag Mockup Templates (Free & Pro)

In this day and age, tote bags are becoming increasingly popular as they work to replace the disposable plastic bags that once lined the checkouts of stores and market stalls. Not only is using a tote bag a great way to do your part in saving the planet, but it’s also a brilliant way of promoting a business or brand – think of how many people will see your bag as you’re walking down the street or browsing the aisles of your local grocery store.

Designing a tote bag to represent your brand is a great marketing tactic, but it’s important that your design looks as good in real life as it does on paper – and so we’ve curated a list of the best tote bag mockup templates for you to customize with your own design, allowing you to bring your creation to life!

There’s a range of different styles and options, both free and premium, so no matter your style or budget, there’s sure to be a mockup that’s perfect for your very own tote bag design.

Trends / 15 Jun 2020

Split Screen Web Design: The Trend That Keeps Growing

Website design with a split-screen aesthetic is a trend that keeps evolving and growing. A split-screen design can be good for a number of reasons, including mobile compatibility and user-friendliness. Plus, many of these designs just look great!

Shifts in the trend show that there are so many different ways to create an effective split screen design that users will love. Consider this your introduction to split-screen design in the new and improved era!

Mockup Templates / 9 Jun 2020

20+ Menu Mockup Templates (Free & Pro)

Designing a menu for a restaurant, cafe or venue? You may have thought that the trickiest part would be selecting which food and beverages to offer, but that was until it came time to choose the design!

Fortunately, there are hundreds of mockups available out there that can help you see what your menu design will look like in a real-life setting before you commit to printing it. Whether it’s for a high-class fine dining establishment, a low key cafe, or anything in between, there’s bound to be a mockup that’s perfect for showcasing your menu.

We’ve rounded up some of the best menu mockup templates available, from both free and premium sources, with a range of different styles and aesthetics, so you can be sure that you’ll find an option that works for you – and they’re all available to download in a matter of seconds.

Mockup Templates / 4 Jun 2020

20+ Business Card Mockup Templates (Free & Premium)

Designing a business card can be a truly fun and exciting experience – it’s basically the first step towards seeing your brand come to life! But as well as coming up with a unique and memorable design, it’s also important for your business card to fit in with the context of everyday reality, and appeal to those who will see it in different settings.

That’s where mockups come in. Business card mockups are the perfect way for you to see how your business card will look in real-life situations, before you commit to the design. Want to know what your card will look like when you leave it on a table at a cafe, or when you’re holding it out to a new potential client? No problem!

We’ve compiled a list of both free and professional business card mockup templates for you to choose from. Whether you want to see your card in someone’s hand, on a desk, or floating through the air, these templates will make that happen for you – just keep on reading and choose your favorites.