Your guide to friction-free designing for friends and family

As a graphic designer, you may often find yourself in the position of having family and friends ask you to do design work for them. While this can be a great opportunity to showcase your skills and help those close to you, it can also come with a variety of challenges. In this article, we […]
Tips plus scripts to help you close more sales

Sales is the name of the game…but the million dollar question is: How to close the sale. Cold Call script Be prepared: Research the company and decision maker you’ll be speaking with in advance. This will help you tailor your pitch to their specific needs and make a more compelling case for your services. Build […]
Your guide to pricing as a Junior Designer

Pricing your services as a graphic designer can be a complex process, as there are many factors to consider. Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting your prices: Your experience and skills: If you have a lot of experience and a strong portfolio, you can charge more than someone who is […]
How to Track Multiple Projects in a Bullet Journal

Hi everyone, my name is Rena. I’m a surface pattern designer from Jackson, NJ. Three years ago, I started using the bullet journal system to plan my day. I found it to be so helpful when it comes to managing creative projects, to the point where I can’t imagine using a different planning system. What […]
Free download Nishmas poster perfect for Sukkos and beyond

Decorating ideas for Sukkos and beyond Aliza, our super-talented student created this gorgeous piece of art for us to share with you! Check out the composition of the majestic world and music. She added in the full text of Nishmas–saying praise to the Almighty. We want to share this gift with you this Sukkos. The […]
Decorating ideas for Sukkos and beyond

Decorating ideas for Sukkos and beyond As creative individuals, we are always looking for seeing new exciting ideas and inspiration around us. At the same time we do not like the same old things everyday. When an idea strikes it is urgent for us to act on it. Imagine being able to redecorate our home […]
Question? Should I be original?
As designers this should be a no brainer… Be original? what a question? But, this is a serious question. I got an email last week from a student- She asked: “Is it ok to use stock images in my logo and branding materials?” Now let’s take this apart, shall we? She is designing her own brand… […]
Purim Fun Video Tutorial
Purim is almost here and every year we try to create a Purim greeting card to email out and post online. This year I decided to create a video tutorial that walks you through the creation of this year’s card. I used Illustrator and had a great time with the appearance panel (I think this […]
Designing a business
Last week I attended the JWE, which stands for Jewish Women Entrepreneurs. It is a fabulous organization that was set up to support women who either are in startup or growth modes in their business. I met women in all stages of business and it was amazing to hear their stories. What I found most […]
How can you successfully use gradients in your next design
Hello Monday! Today I decided I was in the mood of starting off with a business tip…Gotta change things up right? Else, it will get super boring. There are lot of tips I can share… Which One? Which one should I choose? Eeny, Meeny…OK will just pick one. Have you ever heard of Trello? […]