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25 Hilariously Terrible Christmas Album Covers Of All Time

25 Hilariously Terrible Christmas Album Covers Of All Time

Jane Murray - Monday, December 21, 2015

The holiday season is great for creative people, offering opportunities to sell wares or perform in all manner of productions. But not all art is equal, and bizarre creations are just as commonplace as quality offerings. We can't speak to their music, but here are 25 Christmas-themed album covers that are so bad, they're almost good again. Read more

4 Ways Your Business Can Utilize Branding During the Holiday Season

4 Ways Your Business Can Utilize Branding During the Holiday Season

Jane Murray - Thursday, December 17, 2015

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for many businesses, especially in retail, so boosting marketing efforts during this time is essential. Festive branding doesn't need to be expensive or complicate – just focus on a few small steps, hone in on the most effective channels, and you'll have yourself a successful holiday! Read more

Tips On How To Choose Between Several Favorite Designs For Your Business

Tips On How To Choose Between Several Favorite Designs For Your Business

Jane Murray - Tuesday, December 8, 2015

With most contests on DesignCrowd generating dozens of great entries, it's easy to get stuck trying to decide between two or more favorites. These are decisions that should not be made lightly. If you find yourself with the enviable problem of too many quality designs, here are some tips on how to make a final choice. Read more

Designer Interview: Graphic Designer And Illustrator Zaida Wilson From Edinburgh

Designer Interview: Graphic Designer And Illustrator Zaida Wilson From Edinburgh

Kevin Bradford - Thursday, December 3, 2015

Graphic designer and illustrator Zaida Wilson is not one to do things half heartedly. After moving her whole life across the Atlantic to be with the love of her life, she joined DesignCrowd to help pursue her passion for creativity. Now a prolific packaging designer, Zee, as she goes by, is ranked inside our top 400, based on earnings. Read more

What Are The Key Elements You Should Have In Your Company's Style Guide?

What Are The Key Elements You Should Have In Your Company's Style Guide?

Jane Murray - Wednesday, December 2, 2015

We previously explained why a style guide is an absolute must, now we'll explain what you need in it. If you're ready to set some guidelines for your visual brand identity, starting with a solid style guide is definitely the way to go. Find out how to make sure your logo, written communications and webpages will always be on point. Read more

The Typographic Terms You Need To Know To Turn You Into An Expert Designer

The Typographic Terms You Need To Know To Turn You Into An Expert Designer

Divya Abe - Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Just about all designers will eventually be faced with the challenge of incorporating text into one of their creations, so studying up on some basic typography theory is a smart move. Here we look at the invisible force reigning over legible type: spacing. Click to learn the features of leading, tracking and kerning. Read more

Top 10 Italian Graphic/Logo Designers on DesignCrowd

Top 10 Italian Graphic/Logo Designers on DesignCrowd

Kevin Bradford - Friday, November 13, 2015

Italy is renowned for its flare for all things design. Whether it be the fashion or architecture, the country, and the people, ooze an almost unsurpassed level of style. Here are our Top Ten ranked Italian designers based on revenue, and some examples of their work. Read more

5 Brain-twisting Post Apocalypse Designs to Celebrate Fallout 4

5 Brain-twisting Post Apocalypse Designs to Celebrate Fallout 4

Divya Abe - Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Finally the wait is over for hardcore gamers who can officially get their hands on the long-awaited Fallout 4. If you haven't quite been able to pick up your copy yet, or prefer to wait until the weekend to get sucked into an apocalyptic bubble of awesome, maybe you can while away the time with these amazing apocalypse inspired designs. Read more

10 Previously Overlooked DesignCrowd Entries

10 Previously Overlooked DesignCrowd Entries

Jane Murray - Monday, November 9, 2015

There are a huge number of reasons why an entry may not be picked for first place in a design contest, but quality is rarely one of them. Often, it simply comes down to personal taste. Luckily, a lost contest does not mean lost effort – many designs add to designers' portfolios, and may even be available for purchase and customization by another company. Here are some of our favorite previously overlooked designs. Read more

9 Feline-tastic Designs for National Cat Day

9 Feline-tastic Designs for National Cat Day

Jane Murray - Thursday, October 29, 2015

October 29 marks the day to celebrate the internet's favorite creature – it's national cat day! We're big fans of our feline overlords, and even bigger fans of outstanding catty designs. Check out these amazing images to celebrate each of our furry friends' nine lives. Read more

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