You may have just noticed FreshBooks’ fresh new look! After many years of using the same blue and black logo capped by a leaf, FreshBooks has rethought their colors and identity into a new modern take on the old brand. Since it’s inception in 2002, FreshBooks … Read More →
Intel just released a new (er… old) logo. For the third time in the last 51 years, Intel has refreshed their core brandmark. While the well-known circle surrounding the name is now gone, the overall appearance of the typeface has not changed much. In fact, if … Read More →
If you woke up this morning and thought you had a new app on your phone, you’re not alone. Nextdoor just rolled out a brand new look for their Android and iOS apps, which includes both a new color scheme and logo, and a new app … Read More →
Want to apply a gradient effect to your Photoshop project? Gradients are cool effects, and can add a nice touch of depth or style to your illustration or logo — but how do you do it? In this short tutorial we’ll cover the basics of adding … Read More →
Want to apply a gradient to your Illustrator project? Gradients are cool effects, and can add a nice touch of depth or style to your illustration or logo — but how do you do it? In this short tutorial we’ll cover the basics of adding and … Read More →
As a freelance graphic designer, you can’t afford the luxury of having an accounting team working on your behalf. The task of keeping track of all the pending payments lies entirely on your shoulders. This can be a massive distraction from what actually matters, channeling your … Read More →
Having the right set of tools can be a huge advantage if you are just starting out as a graphic designer. I have compiled this short list of some of the best software, services, and resource sites that I personally use on a day-to-day basis. Hopefully … Read More →
For beginners in design, the extensive array of software can be a little overwhelming. While there are countless software out in the market today, the most popular ones are from Adobe. Adobe is a multimedia software company that owns the famous Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. … Read More →
Need to convert a stroke in Illustrator into a shape? Converting a stroke into an outlined shape has many benefits. Many designers outline strokes before handing off a project file to ensure the design looks the same no matter who opens it. This technique for outlining … Read More →