Design Tips | How long should a design take?
How long should it take to complete a design? As a graphic designer or artist in any medium, time is of the essence. When you take on a client’s visual project, you should know roughly how long it will take to duly complete it. Of course, we don’t live in a vacuum, and there will always be factors that holdup ...
Continue ReadingDesign Tips | How to Design Smarter, Faster!
Every designer works at their own pace, and it doesn’t always mean faster is better. In fact, rushing through jobs is the fastest way to thin your clientele if that’s what you’re after. It’s important, however, to benchmark your turnaround time to keep yourself accountable. Imagine if you could pump out equal quality at a faster rate. At the end ...
Continue ReadingWork Easier, Not Harder
Happy Thursday! Here’s volume two of keyboard shortcuts from Chris. These are some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts to memorize and will increase your productivity with all of your projects! #graphicdesign #keyboard #orange #1stopdesignshop www.1stopdesign.com
Continue ReadingPhotoshop Tip – Switch Colors
When you’re experimenting with colors or color schemes you will often find you need to change all instances of a single color within your image. You can do this quickly using the Recolor Artwork option. First up, select the object whose color you want to change. It may be a single object. Or, use the “Same” option to select all ...
Continue ReadingPresenting Data Via Infographics
An infographic can be a great way to present data or complex information in a simple, easy-to-digest, and fun way. Studies have shown that people remember 10% of what they hear, 20% of what they read, and 80% of what they see and do. A great infographic is engaging, effective in helping people learn and understand information, and fun to ...
Continue ReadingA Mixture of Vitality, Relaxation and the Great Outdoors
From colors that are bright and vivid to those that convey a sense of earthiness, the top 10 colors for spring/summer 2017 are reminiscent of the hues that surround us in nature. Which is your favorite color this season?
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