Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

10 Top Web Designers On DesignCrowd

Kevin Bradford - Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Whether you're looking to launch a new website or redesign your page for a positive impact, you will need to integrate all aspects of your branding alongside the features that support the customer journey. And there are few who are better placed to help deliver that winning web design than the creative community here at DesignCrowd. Read more

Simple Layer Mask Photoshop Tutorial

Jo Sabin - Monday, May 30, 2016

A layer mask is simply a way to hide parts of a picture or text. In this Photoshop tutorial you'll learn how do simple layer masking to hide lettering so it sits behind a glass of strawberries. Even though the masked parts are hidden they are still available if you need them. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

Let's Rock! Turn People Into Statues Photoshop Tutorial

Jo Sabin - Sunday, May 29, 2016

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for turning a person - our case study is the supermodel Kate Moss - into a stone statue. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a realistic effect on the statue. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

20 Brilliant Burger Logos That Are Bang On Trend

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, May 28, 2016

From global power houses like McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's, to the local take-away diner, the options for a meat and bun combo are almost endless. And increasingly, burgers are becoming even more artisan in their appearance which is reflected in the logo designs that are being requested by the restaurant owners. Read more

Giant Skeletons Seem Too Real To Be A Hoax

Kevin Bradford - Friday, May 27, 2016

Look across the internet and you'll find countless examples of remarkable human remains allegedly uncovered on archaeological digs. But despite a multitude of these manipulated models, many seem to have materialized from the minds of our creative community here on DesignCrowd, who were also previously members of Worth1000.com. Read more

Bringing a Stone Statue to Life (Photoshop Tutorial)

DesignCrowd - Thursday, May 26, 2016

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for turning a picture of a stone statue to life. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a realistic effect on the statue. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

13 Top Tips For How To Freelance From Home

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The idea of freelancing from home can be very appealing to people that work in graphic design and web development. When you choose to do so, it allows you to make more of your own decisions and it could be a great way to increase your income. However it is an endeavor that requires dedication, so if you're interested, be ready to commit yourself in order to succeed. Read more

Who You're Targeting Should Determine Your Design

Jessica Walrack - Tuesday, May 24, 2016

For a company that needs a design, there is more to it than having an end product that looks good. That's only one factor that helps to make a successful design. Knowing the audience the design is intended for and then targeting that design to appeal directly is one of the most important factors for success.  Read more

How To Check If Your Designs Match The Brief You Submitted For Your Business

Jessica Walrack - Monday, May 23, 2016

When you get designs back from a designer, it is important to know what to look for to make sure your requirements have been met, and you have received a complete final product. You have to consider whether the designer has met the goals and objectives you set out and whether they fulfilled the full scope of the project. Read more

Mad Mishmash Bowl Of Fruit And Vegetables

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, May 21, 2016

Despite nutritionists talking up the merits of greens it's not always easy to find a place for them alongside devilishly tempting chips and chocolate. So what if we were to make fruit and veg a little more exciting? Well that was the creative challenge set to our design community, who combined some regular fresh produce to make it a whole lot more irregular. Read more

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