Generative AI raises legal and ethical issues for all of us A couple of months ago I posted my concerns about the ethics of Generative Art and AI/ChatGPT. In that piece, I suggested that there need to be some Ethics and Standards guidelines in place to guide UX and Graphics professionals in the use of these… Continue reading We need to have “The Talk”
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How to Enable Digital Downloads in WooCommerce
Do you have a WooCommerce store and want to sell digital downloads? Are you unsure of how to enable digital downloads in WooCommerce? WooCommerce lets you add digital downloads to any of your products. Digital downloads are a popular and convenient way for customers to purchase and access a wide range of products, including music,… Continue reading How to Enable Digital Downloads in WooCommerce
Tested and Rated for You
Starting an online shop is a great way to make money without dealing with shipping and stocking fees. And if you already have a brick-and-mortar store, going online will help you expand your customer base. Creating an online store is easy with WordPress and an eCommerce WordPress theme. These themes have professional features that make… Continue reading Tested and Rated for You
42 Cool Fonts to Draw (For Calligraphy and Handwriting!)
Looking for cool easy fonts to draw by hand? In this article, we’ll look at some simple fonts to draw and where you can find them. We’ll also look at what you need to know about using cool fonts to draw by hand. There are some easy, cool fonts to draw out there, but you’ll… Continue reading 42 Cool Fonts to Draw (For Calligraphy and Handwriting!)
9 Amazing Design-Resource Package Sites
Every designer has their own preferred strategy for collecting resources. Some pluck brushes, fonts, and templates from different “stock photo sites” and public marketplaces. Others collect graphics from swipe files and forums around the web. The never-ending desire for themes, visual content, and graphical components has prompted an influx of “design packages” to appear around the… Continue reading 9 Amazing Design-Resource Package Sites
34 Best Modern Sans Serif Fonts (Ready to Download Now)
Looking for modern sans serif fonts for your next design project? Whether you fancy thin modern fonts or modern bold fonts, this list is full of some of the best modern fonts to download now. Download modern sans serif fonts, like this sans serif font family on Envato Elements. Sans serif fonts have only continued to grow in… Continue reading 34 Best Modern Sans Serif Fonts (Ready to Download Now)
Top 8 Presentation Design Trends in 2019
Every year, new trends are introduced in video presentation designs. Some trends that are good have been adapted into the standard for video presentation while those that only add aesthetics are usually the ones that change every year. It is important to consider these design trends if you want to use your presentation as a… Continue reading Top 8 Presentation Design Trends in 2019
Professional Business Card Templates – 25 Print Ready Design
Beautifully designed business cards template. With these business cards you can present yourself in a stylish and professional way! Each card template is fully customizable with Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop. The super clean business card designs have been crafted for the true professionals. Fully editable templates available in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & MS Word versions. You can use the sample… Continue reading Professional Business Card Templates – 25 Print Ready Design
5 Reasons Why Stock Photos Are Essential for Web Design
June 21, 2018 by Spyrestudios Blogger Stock photos might not seem exciting at first glance but they’re actually valuable tools to impress and entertain website visitors. For example, posts with an image are more likely to be shared on Facebook — which can increase the number of people who visit your site. This means that… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Stock Photos Are Essential for Web Design
Why The Design Aspect Of Web Design Is Stuck In A Rut
March 27, 2017 by Spyre Studios Are you bored with your website? Are you bored with everyone else’s website? If you’ve started to notice that almost every website looks the same, you’re not alone. Tons of people these days are surfing the web, feeling that odd sense of déjà vu wherever they go. And we… Continue reading Why The Design Aspect Of Web Design Is Stuck In A Rut
21 Places to Sell Your Digital Desigs Online
Looking for a place to sell your graphic design goods? This collection of digital marketplaces features some of the best places to sell graphics designs online, including web elements, themes, vectors, clipart, hand illustrations, fonts, and more. Digital Marketplaces: Creative Market The Envato alternative for a top-notch digital marketplace will surprise you with a gorgeous… Continue reading 21 Places to Sell Your Digital Desigs Online
How to Prepare a Cool 3D Card for Post-Print Effects
What You’ll Be Creating In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a laser-cut pop up card, perfect for showcasing retail offers or adapting for events. We’ll break down into simple steps some of the essential techniques for preparing your artwork for post-print processes, including laser-cutting and accommodating for folds. Suitable for beginner-to-intermediate users of… Continue reading How to Prepare a Cool 3D Card for Post-Print Effects
Stock Agencies That We Love Around Valentine’s Day
Designers, bloggers, publishers and advertisers are all faced with a unique opportunity to attract plenty of new customers whenever a big holiday approaches. In the proximity of Valentine’s Day, this can be achieved by using images of happy couples and other familiar imagery that we are very receptive to right now. Since you may be… Continue reading Stock Agencies That We Love Around Valentine’s Day
Create a Sparkling, Glitter Portrait From Stock in Adobe Illustrator
An innocent vector portrait based on a stock image from Photodune became a battleground of sparkles and glitter. As requested, people wanted to see a portrait tutorial which used a lot of glitter! Who was I to not take up such a challenge? In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a… Continue reading Create a Sparkling, Glitter Portrait From Stock in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a Rainbow Colored Portrait From a Stock Image in Illustrator
In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how I created a simple, rainbow colored portrait using a stock image base in Adobe Illustrator. I’ll be adding subtle decoration to the portrait with the help of a Scatter Brush and will be playing with a splash of color to create the rainbow effect. So let’s… Continue reading How to Create a Rainbow Colored Portrait From a Stock Image in Illustrator
How to Create a Book Cover and Mock Up in Adobe InDesign
Have you ever wondered how to design a book cover from scratch? From this tutorial you can learn everything you need to know. Martin Perhiniak, Certified Adobe Design Master Instructor will share his techniques with you and walk you through the whole design process of a book cover initial setup in Adobe InDesign. You can… Continue reading How to Create a Book Cover and Mock Up in Adobe InDesign
Create a Battlefield Scene Using Stock Photography in Photoshop
By combining the right photography in Photoshop you can create just about any scene that you want. In this tutorial, we will create a battlefield using several stock photographs. Let’s get started! Tutorial Assets Here are the stocks used to complete the image. Sky 1 Sky 2 Spikes Fire Fire 2 Smoke Soldier 1 Soldier… Continue reading Create a Battlefield Scene Using Stock Photography in Photoshop