Design is more than just making things look good; it’s a powerful tool that can influence how we think, feel, and behave. The psychology of design taps into human perception, understanding how visual elements can communicate messages and evoke emotions. By leveraging psychological principles, designers can create more impactful and effective visuals. In this blog, we’ll explore how design influences perception and how you can apply these insights to your work.
David Quampah
Graphic Design for Non-Designers: Basic Principles Everyone Should Know
Graphic design is a tool that can transform ideas into visually compelling messages. While professional graphic designers spend years honing their skills, one can learn basic principles to create effective designs. Whether you're a small business owner, a marketer, or...
The Intersection of Technology and Graphic Design: Embracing Creativity in the Digital Age
In the dynamic landscape of graphic design, the intersection of technology has become a driving force behind innovative and boundary-pushing creative expressions. In this blog post, we will delve into the realm where technology and graphic design intersect, exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping the way designers approach their craft and engage with audiences.
Festive Graphic Design Ideas for Your Business
The holiday season provides a golden opportunity to introduce warmth and festivity into your business marketing strategy. One impactful way to achieve this is through the creative use оf graphic design.
What’s Your Type: How to Determine the Best Typeface for Your Brand
Slim, Bold, Thick, Short, Tall, Curvy, Professional, Old, Traditional, Witty, no matter what your preferences might be, there’s a typeface for anyone on a quest to build a brand. Typefaces to some may appear to be just letters however they are more than just that. They form a huge part of the visual language of a brand and create an impression within your audience of what a brand looks and feels like. Due to this, one needs to spend an ample amount of time to ensure that they select the right typeface as a perfect match for their brand.
Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of Adobe Firefly: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
The software company Adobe is known for creating some of the most widely used applications in the creative industry. In March of 2023, Adobe announced the launch of Adobe Firefly, a new software product that promises to transform the way designers and developers...
Personality in Graphic Design
Graphic design is an art form and like other art, it is difficult to keep style and personality from being expressed in the final design. Personality is the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character. It is also the pattern of an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These thoughts, feelings, and behaviors play a major role in the creative process. A person’s personality is the first part of developing an idea and therefore, deeply intertwined with the final product.
Is Print Design Dead?
The rise of technology has led to many changes and discoveries within the design world. One of the most noticeable changes would be the shift from traditional design methods to digital ones.
Did You Notice Instagram’s New Look?
Instagram faced this dilemma in 2016 when it received a lot of backlashes online for its rebrand (probably the biggest backlash ever for a rebrand) and today, it is exciting to see that they just introduced a brand refresh a couple of days ago. This refresh includes changes in its typeface (see my last blog to learn about what a typeface is), layout, and color.
Clash of Trends
Happy New Year. The beginning of a new year usually marks a fresh start which in most cases involves expectations. There are so many things to look forward to in the year 2022. For some, it may be graduation, for others relocation to a new city or going on a vacation,...