Am I Suffering from Creative Burnout?
As a creative, it is satisfying to know that you are doing a job that aligns with your true nature, to be creative and create. However, life is a balance of give and take. What goes up must come down, and for every positive, there is a negative as well. In this case, while working in the creative field can be a gratifying and fulfilling experience, you are going to have days that you dread what you are doing. Some days, projects, thoughts, and designs just seem to flow effortlessly. So much so, it’s like you’re tapped into some vast creative bubble where inspiration and innovation come to you easily, with little to no effort. However, no matter how many good days you have, creative burnout is evitable. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us, and is part of the creative process (and the learning). The biggest thing is how you handle it, but before you can go on to figuring out what to do to fight creative burnout, you first need to know how to identify what is considered to be creative burnout accurately.
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The Story Behind the Typeface
Every day you see typeface designs, but rarely do you think about what’s behind it, the history of the most famous typefaces. In case you were wondering, a typeface is the design of lettering, which often includes variations (bold, italic, condensed, light, etc.). Each variation is considered to be a font, and there are thousands available to use! Your choice of type plays a crucial role in how your work is received. Using the correct font for your project can set the feeling and tone, as well as evoke an emotional response. An integral part of design, your choice of font, will set the tone for your content. Due to its utmost prominence, it is essential that you know the history behind the typeface.
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What are the Projected Graphic Trends for 2020?
Welcome to that special time of year again, the new year has come and gone, and spring is not quite here. When all the new ideas start to condense and become solid; when the new graphic trends emerge and the designs of the year are beginning. 2020 has started as a bold year, and the emerging trends are showing it. We have created a guide to help you discover the newest graphic trends of 2020.
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The Top Choices for Logo Designer Software
Coming up with a robust logo design from scratch can be difficult and time-consuming. Depending on what you need a logo for, coming up with a solid logo design can be crucial, especially if you are using it to represent your business or brand. However, not everyone can afford to pay for a professional designer. Maybe paying someone else to craft a logo is not in the budget, or perhaps you need a logo for a personal or school project, and you are having a hard time getting started. Luckily, with the influx of technology, coming up with a solid logo quickly and easily can now be achieved. Logo designer software, both free and paid-for, can help anyone, designers and non-designers alike, come up with an effective design.
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Chinese New Year Design Inspiration for 2020
The year is now 2020, and it is officially the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac has been around for thousands of years, and it is based on 12-year cycles, which each year represented by an animal. In Chinese culture, it is believed that a person born exhibits the characteristics of the animal for their birth year. People born during the Year of the Rat are believed to be inventive, cunning, successful, intelligent, and ambitious. Also, according to the Chinese zodiac, the rat is a symbol of prosperity and renewal. This means incorporating this zodiac sign in to any of your Chinese New Year projects is sure to be a success. However, we know coming up with ideas can be the most challenging part of the creative process, so we did some of the leg work for you. Check out some of these amazing designs found across the web for some 2020 Chinese New Year design inspiration.
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Top Five Design Trends
Change is the only constant in the universe, so no matter how hard you try to resist, it’s going to happen. In the design field, the same rule holds true, things change, and it can happen rather quickly. Being a designer means you not only need to be creative but also be willing to learn new things. Luckily, many creatives have an open mind and are receptive to change. Staying on top of the curve also helps, so knowing what to expect can help you keep that creative edge. Every year new trends emerge, so it’s essential to keep your designs relevant and with the times (for the most part). Staying up to date by knowing the emerging design trends for 2020
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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Creative in Your Life
The holidays are here, and while we are supposed to celebrate life during this time of year, it doesn’t take away from the fact that the holiday season can be a tiring and taxing time. Shopping for your loved ones can drive any sane person up the wall, especially if they do not know what to get the person. Then this simple act of gift-giving turns into something else, something stressful. Stress is the last thing anyone needs during the holidays, and while it is bound to occur, there is help. If you have an artist in your life and you are stumped on what to get them for the holidays, then check out these last-minute holiday gift ideas for the creative in your life.
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Holiday Design Inspiration: A Collection of the Best Holiday Design Images
With the holidays around the bend, designers are often swamped with design projects and can feel the heat of the holiday season. Whether it’s for invitations, greeting cards, posters, or flyers, coming up with a holiday design can be harder than it seems. There’s nothing wrong with looking at some holiday design inspiration to help get your creative juices flowing and get you into the spirit of the holidays.
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