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Software / 10 Feb 2022

How to Design a Flow Chart That Works (And Different Applications for Them)

Flow charts have a ton of practical application but aren’t often thought of as a design project. A flow chart can be a beautiful and functional design element.

When it comes to using flow charts, the most common reason is to communicate complex information more visually. You can see processes and how elements in the process or flow relate to one another.

The design ensures that the flow chart communicates this information clearly. But it can be a more complicated task than you might think.

Microsoft Word Templates / 10 Feb 2022

20+ Pro Resume Templates for Microsoft Word 2024

Microsoft Word is the go-to software for designing CVs and resumes. But you often have to settle with dull and outdated designs to make your resume using the app.

That won’t be the case if you use a pre-made Word resume template. When using resume templates, you get to choose from modern and unique designs made by professional designers. These templates help you create resumes that get noticed and stand out.

Most of these resume templates have incredible designs that it’s actually hard to believe are made with Microsoft Word. Just take a look at the resume templates we handpicked for this collection and you’ll see for yourself.

There are Word resume templates for all kinds of professions in this list. We also included a few free templates as well. Have a look.

Inspiration / 10 Feb 2022

20+ Best Twitch Panel Templates & Makers 2024 (Free & Premium)

Twitch panels are an important part of your streaming setup. They not only help promote your channel and grow your audience but also helps generate more donations as well.

You should always use a set of Twitch panels with professional designs. It will make your Twitch profile look more professional as well as help you stand out among thousands of other streamers.

We handpicked a collection of Twitch panel templates that are must-haves for a complete Twitch profile. There are panel designs for all kinds of streamers in this list. The best part is you don’t even need Photoshop to edit them.

Trends / 8 Feb 2022

What Are NFTs? a 101 Introduction

If you haven’t looked into the world of NFTs, now is the time to start getting familiar. Big brands – from the NFL to Macy’s – have jumped into digital ledger trading and collection.

NFT might be one of the biggest buzzwords of 2022, and comes with plenty of implications, and opportunities, for designers.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know to get started with NFTs.

Inspiration / 8 Feb 2022

25+ Drink & Food Label Design Templates 2024

Designing a product label is one of the toughest jobs there is. You have to follow the requests made by the client, make the label compliant with industry standards, and make it attractive enough to win over the consumers at the same time.

If you’re struggling to find inspiration for your product label design, we’ve got you covered. In this post, you’ll find many different styles of drink and food label design templates.

The best part is you can download these templates and use them for your projects. Or you can use them as frameworks for crafting your own label designs. Either way, have a look below and save some of these templates for later.

Flyer Templates / 3 Feb 2022

25+ Best for Sale Flyer Templates 2024 (Free & Premium)

It takes a lot of work to design the perfect flyer. So if you’re rushing to print a flyer for your yard sale or property sale, the quickest way to design an effective flyer is to use a template.

In this post, we showcase some of the best for sale flyer templates you can use to print out a quick sale flyer without having to spend hours designing them. Just download a template, edit it in Photoshop, and print it out. It’s that simple!

Flyers are still one of the most effective mediums of marketing, especially when you’re targeting a local audience. But no one tells you about all the work that goes into designing a great flyer.

Thankfully, you can save all that trouble by using a pre-made flyer template. Have a look. There are both premium and free flyer templates in the collection.

Mockup Templates / 3 Feb 2022

25+ Best Mug Mockup Templates in 2024 (Free & Pro)

Much like custom T-shirt printing, a custom mug is a great way to show off your personality and inner creativity. And if you’re a fan of custom mug printing, you’ll definitely fall in love with our mug mockups collection.

Whether you’re working on a custom mug design for a client or to sell on your own store, with the right mug mockup template, you can make your designs look even more amazing in a realistic environment. This will take your design presentation to the next level.

There’s no need to worry about product photography. All you have to do is download a mockup from the collection below, edit it using Photoshop, and place your design in the mockup using Smart Object layers. It’s that simple.

Check out the collection below to get started. You’ll find a few free mug mockups in there as well.

Inspiration / 3 Feb 2022

25+ Event Participation & Training Certificate Templates 2024

Certificates are a great way of rewarding people for participating in events and training programs. It not only gives them a sense of accomplishment but also recognizes their efforts.

Whether it’s a corporate event, employee training program, or even an online course, it doesn’t take much to put together a great-looking certificate design to award to your participants.

All you need is a good certificate template and a printer. You can even create downloadable digital certificates. And we’ve found the perfect certificate designs for this task.

In this collection, we feature lots of professional certificate templates for event participation and training programs. There are a few free templates in there as well. Have a look and start downloading.

InDesign Templates / 31 Jan 2022

20+ Best Adobe InDesign Tutorials for Beginners 2024

Whether you’re getting started on your first brochure design project or looking for a way to create a unique promo poster, Adobe InDesign is the most comprehensive software you can use for all sorts of publication designs.

InDesign is a little bit more sophisticated than most other apps in the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite. You could easily get lost and frustrated if you try to use the app without a proper introduction.

To help you avoid that problem, we’ve handpicked some of the best tutorials you can use to learn the basics of Adobe InDesign. There are YouTube tutorials, articles, guides, and even free online courses on this list.

Lightroom Presets / 27 Jan 2022

Lightroom CC vs. Lightroom Classic: Which One Should You Use?

Adobe Lightroom is one of the most popular apps among photographers, designers, and influencers. If you’re also thinking of using this app, you’ll notice that it comes in two versions—Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic. The question is which version should you choose?

Whether it’s to process a whole batch of photos from a photoshoot or enhance a selfie for Instagram, Lightroom is a powerful app that makes the entire process of editing and processing photos so much easier.

Depending on what you’re planning to achieve with the app, it’s important to pick the right version of Lightroom for your work. Because they have different features with different audiences in mind.

In this quick comparison, we’ll explore the pros and cons of both versions of Adobe Lightroom to help you figure out which version is best for you.

Let’s get started.

PowerPoint Templates / 26 Jan 2022

20+ Best PowerPoint Poster Templates (+ Tips for PPT Poster Design)

PowerPoint is more than just a presentation app. It can also be a great tool for designing simple posters for various purposes as well. In this post, we’re featuring a set of great PowerPoint poster templates you can use to craft posters using the popular Microsoft app.

It may sound strange, but designing posters in PowerPoint is quite common and very easy. Especially when you’re working on a rushed college assignment or when you have to use a colleague’s computer to design a poster, PowerPoint can actually be a lifesaver.

The PowerPoint poster templates on our list, and our helpful poster design tips, will make that process even simpler.

Photoshop Brushes / 26 Jan 2022

50+ Best High-Quality Photoshop & Illustrator Brushes

We’ve put together a collection of our favorite, high-quality Photoshop and Illustrator brushes, to help you put the perfect finishing touch on your next design.

A Photoshop or Illustrator brush is, at its simplest, exactly what you’d expect — a way to draw a particular line or style in a Photoshop or Illustrator document. Click, drag, and paint like you’re using a brush! But in practice, brushes can be used for so much more. From textures and patterns to lighting and stylish effects, the versatility shown in these examples will give a great idea of what’s possible with a top-notch brush pack!

We’ve also covered off some Illustrator & Photoshop brush FAQs to help answer some common questions.