Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

20 Watertight Law Firm And Attorney Logo Designs

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, November 5, 2016

Given this almost reluctant need for legal services, it's essential lawyers appear as approachable as possible to keep clients coming. One of the key ways they achieve that is by representing themselves through quality and clinical design. Read more

Celebrities, Politicians, And Royals With Some Dodgy Hair Don'ts

Kevin Bradford - Friday, November 4, 2016

The creative community at DesignCrowd (and formerly Worth1000.com) have given celebrities, politicians and royals some horrendous hair makeovers. Read more

How to Come Up with Creative Ideas (5 Step Creative Process)

DesignCrowd - Thursday, November 3, 2016

In this blog post I'll explore a 5 Step Process to Producing Creative Ideas (with examples) that is intended for use by designers and other creatives (but I hope there are some insights for business people also!). Read more

How Hospitality Branding Extends Online for Hotels, Restaurants, and Venues

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, November 2, 2016

The experience created online is a reflection on the experience people can expect when visiting a company's bricks and mortar offering. Find out how to serve both up to equally high standard. Read more

Politicians Photoshopped Into Iconic Horror Movie Scenes

Kevin Bradford - Monday, October 31, 2016

DesignCrowd's creative community was asked to use their combined Photoshop skills to imagine a political figure from around the world in a well-known scene from any recognizable horror scene. Read more

How designers find jobs on DesignCrowd

Jo Sabin - Sunday, October 30, 2016

Learn about all the different ways you can find design job opportunities on DesignCrowd, earn money, improve your skills and have fun. From traditional crowdsourced design contests where an unlimited number of designers compete for the budget to working exclusively 1-on-1 with clients.  Read more

26 Cat Logos That Work Purrr-fectly

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, October 29, 2016

What we here at DesignCrowd like to celebrate is the wonderful selection of creative logo designs featuring cats of all varieties. Discover some purr-fect inspiration for your brand.  Read more

How to promote your design services and make it rain

Jo Sabin - Thursday, October 27, 2016

Do you want to sell more design services at a price you set and define the deliverables? Yes! "My Design Services" is a feature in MyAccount that allows clients to purchase specific design services directly from your portfolio for the first time or as follow up work.  Read more

Logo Evolution Of Ten Of The World's Biggest Brands And Their Hidden Meanings

DesignCrowd - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

DesignCrowd looks at the evolution of ten of the world's most famous logo designs and discover what's behind some of their hidden meanings. Read more

How Crowdsourcing Your Logo Helps Discover What You Actually Want

Jessica Walrack - Monday, October 17, 2016

One of the biggest benefits of crowdsourcing logo design contests through DesignCrowd is the process can help you discover what you really want. Here is how: Read more

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