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How to Embed a YouTube Video in Google Slides

Google Slides Themes / 24 Jun 2019

How to Embed a YouTube Video in Google Slides

You know that video can add extra spark to a website design, but it can also spice up a presentation. The challenge is that embedded videos can sometimes result in presentation mishaps if they don’t play properly.

It can be pretty embarrassing to run into one of these mishaps, but they are totally preventable.

Today, we’re going to walk through how to embed a YouTube video in Google Slides so you can nail your presentation, embedded video and all!

Freepik: More Than Just Stock Photos

Reviews / 1 Apr 2019

Freepik: More Than Just Stock Photos

If you are anything like me, design goodies can make your day. And free design goodies can have me doing a little dance around the office for a minute before getting back to work.

Freepik is one of those tools that might get you on your feet. Their website is packed with highly usable design tools and resources.

We’re going to take a look at what Freepik is, what you can find, and how you can use these tools in your design projects.

Tumblr Themes

Tumblr is a free, fast, and popular blogging platform. This series contains tips advice for using Tumblr, and collections of beautiful Tumblr themes to help you create a unique and interesting website.

Are you looking to spice up your blog on Tumblr with a better design? A theme can help you create a more visually interesting website design quickly and efficiently. (And with most themes, you don’t need a lot of coding experience to figure it out.)

There’s a theme for almost everything, and premium themes are packed with features that will help make your Tumblr site stand out.

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iPad Mockups

A beautiful iPad mockup can be a great way to show off your iPad app, responsive website, or interface design. Anything that’s designed for a tablet looks great in an iPad mockup, and this series helps you get started. Find the best iPad mockups for different models, and learn how to use them!

An iPad mockup is a fun and realistic way to show off a website or app design in a three-dimensional or photorealistic display. An iPad mockup can be used alone or as part of an overall representation of a web design when used side-by-side with desktop and mobile display mockups.

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Design Trend: Using Watercolor Patterns in Web Design

Graphics / 1 Oct 2018

Design Trend: Using Watercolor Patterns in Web Design

Add a little art to your web design with the watercolor trend. Watercolor techniques are a popular design option because they are fun, easy to use and work with a variety of different types of content.

Watercolor styles can be used in a number of ways to emphasize your content. Whether you are considering a watercolor look for your website framework or just want to experiment with the style, we have a collection of ideas, examples, and resources to help you get started.

Bootstrap

Bootstrap is an open source toolkit for developing with HTML, CSS, and JS. Our series features tips and ideas for working with Bootstrap, and inspiring collections of templates to get started fast!

Designers love to use Bootstrap as a starting point, to save time or to standardise a framework that works for all their various projects. Is it suitable for every project? No. Is there a chance your website will look just like every other Bootstrap site out there? Sure. But with a few careful steps (or an additional Bootstrap template), you’ll stand out from the crowd.

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How to Write a UX Proposal

UX Design / 25 Jun 2018

How to Write a UX Proposal

Did you know that a great UX proposal can solidify client relationships and facilitate project management? Here’s how you write a UX proposal that will help you manage projects, and strengthen client relationships.

A UX proposal is a document that outlines a UX, app or web design project. It should note what the problem is – what the client wants – and how a solution will be developed digitally. The proposal sets an expectation of work, what will get done, and the timeline for milestones and launch. It is the guiding document for the project that developer/designer and client agree on before work starts so that everyone is on the same page.

If you are working without a UX proposal, you might want to make a change to that process right away.

Features

Each Design Shack feature covers everything you need to know about a topic, with articles, inspiration, and how-to posts. Brush up on anything from PowerPoint templates to Tumblr themes, with our in-depth features.

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Wedding Monogram Logo Ideas, Tips & Advice

Wedding Design / 4 Jun 2018

Wedding Monogram Logo Ideas, Tips & Advice

A classic wedding monogram is a design element that almost any couple can incorporate into their wedding design and stationery. From use in invitations and mailings to a shared post-nuptial monogram, creating a classy wedding logo or monogram element can be a great touch.

Here are a few tips to help you make your own wedding logo or monogram including templates, ideas, and graphics to help you get started fast.

27 Inspiring Letterpress Style Posters

Poster Design / 31 May 2018

27 Inspiring Letterpress Style Posters

Are you planning on designing a poster with a retro or a vintage vibe? Not sure where to start? Then browse our hand-picked collection of letterpress posters and letterpress templates to find inspiration.

Letterpress is one of the oldest printing techniques that date back to the early 1440s. Back in the day, this technique was used to easily print many copies of a poster, flyer, and other designs with photo and letter-etched plates.

Even though it’s no longer widely used by printers and publishers, the technique and the unique design style is still celebrated by artists and designers. It’s especially popular among poster designers. In this collection, we’re featuring elegant and modern letterpress poster designs.

10 Tips for a Perfect Facebook Cover Image

Graphics / 18 Apr 2018

10 Tips for a Perfect Facebook Cover Image

Almost every business and individual – from personal pages to freelance business pages – uses Facebook. It’s likely an integral part of your marketing strategy. It might even be your main professional website.

So it is important that you make the most of this platform to ensure that your social media profile is polished and professional. A sloppy image, bad crop, or text that scales improperly can give the wrong first impression. Here are 10 tips for creating a perfect Facebook cover image that people will want to click.

10 Design Tips for Wedding Cards & Invitations

Wedding Design / 2 Apr 2018

10 Design Tips for Wedding Cards & Invitations

Wedding season is here. Whether you’re planning to design invitations and cards for your own wedding, or for a client or a friend, there are several wedding card design tips that you’ll want to consider!

Wedding invitations present an opportunity to work with some beautiful elements and printing techniques to create a piece of art that isn’t part of the usual workflow. From scripts with long tails to foiling and amazing paper stocks, designing wedding cards and invitations can be a lot of fun (and a bit of a design challenge).

The big thing to keep in mind is that the invitation should evoke an emotional connection to the couple. It should reflect their personality and style.