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It needs little introduction, but Affinity Designer is a suite of vector art editing tools available for mac/windows and now also on the iPad. This graphic design tool is a great middle ground between the more basic free graphic design software and the pricey but feature-rich Creative Cloud suite, and it offers incredible quality for the cost.  Here is a quick overview of how Affinity Designer’s Pen tool works. Watch the video below or scroll down for a short explanation…

Taking digital designs into the real world can be fraught with gotchas and gremlins. We’re so used to the world being digital that some of us have forgotten how to prep our work for print. This poster printing guide is here to help. If you’re thinking of doing a run of poster designs for a campaign, party or gig (or simply to adorn your own walls with) here’s a guide to how to print your work. Follow our tips and…

Freelance web designers often work with a variety of clients. Over time, it provides for many interesting experiences. You get a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions are made – something that can vary greatly from place to place. For instance, you may find that one organization has a very clear power structure. Others may be a complete mess in that area. It is often the those who lack structure that are the greatest source of trouble. While these situations may…

Whether or not you choose to follow the latest design trends, some movements are just too big to ignore – and affect the industry at large. It’s not necessarily about following the herd and developing a similar style – often the visual aesthetic is secondary to the social context that’s driving it. As a result, the most significant trends aren’t just flash-in-the-pan occurrences that pass in a few months – they evolve, grow and expand as different designers interpret that underlying…

If you’re a keen photographer—as either a hobbyist or a professional—this new bundle from Design Cuts will be right up your street! Inside you’ll discover Lightroom presets, retouching kits, tons of stunning photo overlays, video tutorials and more. Whether you’re looking to clean up your wedding or portrait photography, add more visual interest to your photos, or learn some new tips and tricks to make your work look better than ever, this collection has you covered! It contains 24 best-selling…