Search Results For: graphic design

UX Design / 22 Apr 2021

7 Ways to Use Emotion in Web & Graphic Design Projects

The first impression a user has of your design can make or break their experience and determine if they continue interactions. According to WebFX data, 94% of first impressions relate to the design, making the visual and emotional connection you create of utmost importance.

Further, 75 percent of your business, brand, and website credibility comes from the design. And it all connects to the emotional response from a user. The visuals tell them what to think and feel to establish a relationship with you, making it vital to use emotion well in your website and graphic design projects.

Here’s a primer on how to do it successfully.

Trends / 27 Nov 2019

Vintage Graphic Design: Inspiration, Ideas + Modern Takes

Vintage graphic design is a nifty way to create an old-school feel for projects. Today we’re exploring the vintage graphic design trend, and how to use it in your design projects.

Vintage elements can include typography, illustrations, photo styles, and even entire aesthetic palettes. Further, there are different eras to choose from when you want to go for a vintage feel.

Vintage themes from different time periods can provide completely different visual properties and techniques to play with.

Let’s explore some of them!

Graphics / 24 Dec 2018

Graphic Design for Kids: Tools, Games & Ideas to Get Them Excited

Do your kids ever ask about your work? How do you explain graphic design to them? Why not take it a step further and try to get them excited about graphic design?

Creative thinking is a skill that anyone can use. There are plenty of tools, games, and ideas in this article to help you start those conversations with your kids to help create another generation of design thinkers.

Minimalist Graphic Design / 24 Oct 2018

Minimalist Graphic Design: 10 Examples & Tips

Minimalist design is simple. But it is not boring. Just because a minimal style design often lacks some of the embellishments or color palettes or crazy typefaces in other projects, doesn’t mean it isn’t great to look at. In fact, designs featuring minimalism can be some of the most beautiful and usable websites around.

And even though minimalism is a design style of itself, what types of elements show up in these projects and how they are used tend to change over time. You might call them minimalism trends. Here’s a look at 10 tips for creating a modern minimalist graphic design with examples.

Trends / 25 Jul 2018

Art Deco Graphic Design: A Classic Trend

Add some old-school charm to design projects, with an art deco-inspired design. Traditional, classic, and vintage styles are on-trend now, making art deco elements a fun and easy way to add a touch of something the evokes classic feelings while maintaining a modern touch.

Art Deco graphic design might be a trend, but it is not a new style. The style dates to the 1920s with the greatest popularity of the style lasting for about 15 years. Art deco took off in part due to a culture where advertising was gaining popularity. Art deco graphic design was a mass-produced style and was in everything from magazines to the lines of car styles to architecture to the clothing styles associated with the roaring 20s (such as flapper girls).

Read on to find out more about this trend, and how art deco graphic design is making a comeback!

Business / 23 Jul 2018

Graphic Design Internships: 5 Places to Begin Your Search

Most students know that the right internship can get them on a path to the right job after graduation. Internships provide valuable work experience that help you get an idea of what daily life as a graphic designer looks like—and what skills you need to be successful.

The main difference between an internship and a job is the temporary nature of an internship, which is limited to a specific time frame or a number of hours worked.

The challenge with internships is that not all of the “jobs” are posted in regular job search locations, although some companies do post internship listings on job search websites. So where do you begin your search for the perfect internship? You’re going to have to do some homework.

Inspiration / 18 Jul 2018

Graphic Design Is My Passion: 20 Meme Picks

Graphic design is my passion. Seriously. Isn’t it yours too, if you are taking the time to read Design Shack? Whether you use the phrase seriously or in jest, there’s a pretty fun movement on the web of memes that depict this statement. And they probably don’t look like what you’d expect.

The lesson in this ironic meme is that you need to maybe take it down a notch. Graphic design should be fun.

Business / 11 Jul 2011

How to Teach Someone Graphic Design

Do you have a friend, family member or colleague who is considering design as a profession and looks to you for guidance? Your instruction could mean the difference between a meaningful career and a non-starter.

Today we’ll offer up some basic advice that everyone should consider before attempting to teach someone to be a graphic designer.

Business / 27 Jun 2025

What Makes a Stock Graphic Truly ‘Premium’? a Designer’s Checklist

We’ve all been there. You find a stock graphic labeled “premium,” pay the extra fee, and then realize it still looks cheap in your design.

The price tag doesn’t always match the design quality, and that’s a hard lesson many designers learn the expensive way.

The truth is, truly premium stock graphics have specific qualities that go way beyond resolution and price.

When you know what to look for, you can spot the difference between genuinely professional assets and overpriced mediocrity.

Let’s break down exactly what separates the “premium” from the generic in the stock graphics world.

Business / 16 May 2025

Curating Your Own Stock Graphic Library for Faster Design Workflows

When you’re working on tight deadlines or juggling multiple clients, time is everything.

One way to speed up your process without cutting corners is by curating your own library of stock graphics.

Most designers have their own curated stock graphic libraries, custom collections of ready-to-use assets that match their style, speed up their process, and keep projects moving smoothly.

Whether you’re designing for clients, content, or your own brand, having a go-to set of assets gives you more freedom to focus on creativity instead of logistics.

In this post, we’ll walk through how to build, organize, and use a stock graphic library that helps you design faster without sacrificing quality or originality.

Business / 21 Mar 2025

Algorithm-Proof Design: How to Make Social Media Graphics Work Smarter

Social media platforms are constantly tweaking their algorithms, making it challenging for brands and creators to maintain visibility.

What works today may not be as effective tomorrow, and chasing every algorithm update can feel like an endless game.

Instead of trying to keep up with every change, a better approach is to focus on designing social media content that remains engaging and effective, no matter how the platform ranks posts.

The key to algorithm-proof design is creating social media graphics that naturally capture attention, encourage engagement, and provide value to the audience.

In this post, we explore how you can create more engaging content by prioritizing high-quality visuals, audience connection, and adaptability, that continue to perform well even as platform rules evolve.