Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

How To Optimise Designs For Print

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 21, 2016

Even in our digital world, design for print is one of the most important avenues in the design industry. Becoming an expert takes years of practice but the fundamentals do not. Here are the basics to include in your process for print glory! Read more

How To Ensure You Website Redesign Has A Positive Impact

Sam Costa - Wednesday, April 20, 2016

For better or worse, things on the internet move incredibly fast. Viewers and customers can be hyper sensitive to the presence or absence of features, so it is important you stay on top of trends. Here are some insights into the impact of a good redesign for your company's website. Read more

The Monkey Lisa and Gorilla With A Pearl Earring? Portraits Of Animals In Renaissance Artwork

DesignCrowd - Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Trying to get an animal to sit for a portrait would be insanity. But the creative community at DesignCrowd chose not to balk at the challenge of working with our fury friends, and used their expert Photoshop skills to crop all sorts of creatures into classic paintings. Read more

How To Create A Great Online Customer Experience

Jessica Walrack - Monday, April 18, 2016

A customer's experience is one of the most significant factors that will determine the success or failure of the online portion of your business. Even if your company has strong brand awareness and is offering good value to the consumer, a poor online experience is going to cause visitors to click away from your site in the blink of an eye. Here's how to do it well. Read more

25 Purple Logo Design Examples That Will Inspire

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, April 16, 2016

More of the world's top 100 companies opt for blue over any other color, but a subtle twist on the traditional would see a shift across to purple. There are already many brands embracing purple as a creative choice, and that has given them a competitive edge. Check out some cool crowdsourced examples. Read more

What If Brands And Products Were More Honest With Their Branding?

Kevin Bradford - Friday, April 15, 2016

There are countless examples of when incorrect labeling has led to an outcry, or declarations of quality have been quashed. So the DesignCrowd community looked at some recognizable global companies to reimagine their appearance if they took a potentially more 'honest' approach to their branding. Read more

Inspiration Versus Plagiarism - 5 Steps To Avoiding Design Theft

Jane Murray - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Arguably the most important aspect of your logo is that it's yours, and not somebody else's. Plagiarism is a serious issue, and has to be taken into account during the design process. Luckily, it's easy to make sure the line between inspiration and plagiarism isn't crossed, and your logo ends up representing you and you alone. Read more

What To Consider When You Want To Print A Design

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Designing media virtually is one thing, but when you want to actually print a design there are several other factors at play. From what you want to print on, to the color format, to the issue of bleeding, you will need to do some planning ahead of time. Not to worry, here is a handy resource you can use as a checklist for what to consider when you want to print a design. Read more

How To Build A Multi-Million Dollar Website Without Spending A Cent

DesignCrowd - Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Do you have a business idea keeping you awake at night? Are you putting it off because you think building the website is too much work or you don't have the knowledge to do it? With the growth of open-sourced platforms and advent of 'freemium pricing models', the time to try is now. Read more

Tips On How To Create The Best UI/UX For Your Website

Jessica Walrack - Monday, April 11, 2016

If you are building a website, there is much more to it than just putting pages together. You also need to design for the user experience. You'll find plenty of developers out there who have a good grasp of the technical requirements for building a site, but you will also need a skilled web designer to help create the best experience for your visitors. Here are some of the ins and outs of UI/UX that are important to be aware of. Read more

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