Brochures are an excellent marketing media for informing clients of products, services, or company, but they can only do their job when clients are intrigued enough to open the cover. Most designers know the vital importance of capturing attention with a smashing design on the cover and stunning graphics and layout throughout the rest of the panels. However, the designers of the following 16 brochures took the idea of grabbing attention to an extreme, and definitely succeeded in creating brochur...
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As I scoured the net for new typography posters and typography treatments, I realized it doesn't take much to identify an effective typography poster or treatment versus a bad one. There were hundreds of examples and anyone could have easily selected those with awesome typography treatments mixed with nice illustrations and color however I had to stick with one discriminating factor in my selections: Readability. What good is typography if you can't extend your message so artistically designed t...
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There is no argument how top design software these days allow for faster image processing and manipulation. But the talented human eye for detail and creativity, the mind for concept formulation, and for some if not most, an actual hand to sketch these illustrations into life are more vital factors that contribute to the eventual success of each piece of art. That being said, it is a great honor for me to introduce you to some of the outstanding talents in the art world today. These works of art...
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After taking in your fill of roast beef, turkey, an assortment of pies and all that holiday food, we are back in the season of roses, chocolates and romance. As designers, it is that time of year once again when we have to come up lovey-dovey postcards, greeting cards or posters and flyers for V-day parties. Here is a collection of free brushes you can use to design any Valentines Day themed material. Feel free to add any to the list!
PS Brush Set
Spatter Hearts Brushes
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Clearly the green trend is becoming a way of life instead of a passing fad. Clients expect us to be aware of how we affect our environment. You will find that making your business practices greener is simple. Not only is it simple, it will very often save you money, leaving more room for business growth. Once you make the decision to choose environmental friendly options for your business, here are some ways you can make the change.
Take a look at excess in your office
If you take the ti...
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How can we ever tire of the creativity possessed by tons of business cards online? Here is a list of newer business cards ranging from letterpressed, stamped, recycled, folded and breathing examples. And yes they all fit in your wallet!
Tam Cargo Business Cards
Creative Cards
Lettercakes by Grace Niu
Swink Business Cards by SwinkInc
Stamped Business Card by Adam Hill
Living Business Cards
Letterpress Business Card by Raya Carlisle
Business Card...
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The incorporation of vector illustrations has truly taken both online and printed media to a whole new level. It has the power to take out the formality and plainness of an otherwise monotonous design and instead offer a certain dose of playfulness to any marketing medium. Its versatility visible in almost any type of media, from brochure printing, posters, logos and web design, vector art has certainly made its mark in modern art.
Time for some eye-candy! Here are 20 online reasons why I jus...
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Gone is the era when monochrome designs are frowned upon. Vector illustrations, photoshop backgrounds and textures, brushes and exciting typography have all paved the way for a monochromatic makeover. If you're thinking of trying out this design palette, here are some websites to inspire you.
BFish
Bruno Souza
Carsonified
Demain J'arrete
Denise Chandler
Hokusai
Kanella
Mutt Ink
One Twenty-Six
Rich Brown
Starbucks Coffee A...
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Floral textures can liven up your designs, no matter what medium you choose. Now, I'm not big on flowers but floral brushes and textures are a guilty pleasure. Without further ado, here is a collection of floral textures and brushes that appeal to my design palette.
Hawksmont Floral Brushes II
Summer Floral Wallpaper
Floral Pack by Shadow963
Flower Brush Set 1 by gvalkyrie
Floral Photoshop Brushes 4 by graphicidentity
Floral Texture
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Here is a collection of mind-blowing abstract light brushes that can add color and character to your designs. Perfect for use on brochures, posters and other promotional materials, these brushes may very well be the dash of color and light your design needs. Should you have more abstract light brushes to add to the collection, feel free to share them through our comment section.
http://www.kreativegarden.com
http://www.pbrushes.com
http://machoarts.com
http://be...
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