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A collection of categorized visual ideas you can add to your arsenal and potentially apply to your next project. Many more...
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Brings a 3rd dimension to an otherwise flat visual. A fantastic way of creating visual interest to capture attention.
Colored shadows will never go out of style. Perfect for vibrant compositions when well-executed.
Combine white shadows and dark shadows to mimic highlights, depth, and thickness.
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A motif is a visual idea that recurs in multiple formats and ties the design together. - Erik D. Kennedy, Learn UI Design
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Subjective feedback like "This is nice" or "That's wrong" without justifications doesn't help anyone. Give better design...
Exploring some of the most common graphic & web design layout mistakes and concepts, including visual hierarchy, white...
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Tools to help you grow your graphic design portfolio without clients. Great for practice and developing your design...
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Visual hierarchy is the arrangement of elements in a design to create a clear order of importance. This can be done with...
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Graphic design is a way to communicate messages and stories visually. It's a critical method of communication that can exp...
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