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Logo Designs by Alfrey Davilla

Christina Giordano — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:31:47 +0000

Alfrey Davilla is a specialized logo, brand identity and illustration designer. His conceptual designs are minimalistic and simple in nature, but convey lots of meaning and understanding.

Source: https://dribbble.com/vaneltia

3 Mistakes that Every Designer Makes

Christina Giordano — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:41:21 +0000

Every designer can recall a project or design that just didn’t work out the way they planned. From poor typography to forgetting bleeds, we all have experienced one set back here and there. Luckily, there are ways to avoid these mistakes in the future. Here are 3 mistakes that every designer makes and a tip on how to avoid them:

Typography is key to any design. It reflects the aesthetic and the brand. However, when a typography mistake is made, it can lead to ineligibility, too many typefaces, and degradation of the tone. Stick to two or three fonts per piece and pair a sarif with a sans sarif font.
White space can make or break a design. We can often fall into the trap of not having enough information or having too much to fill into one space. Keep padding in mind, and make sure each element has its own room. Grids are very helpful in achieving this, as considering equal space amongst elements is key.
Forgetting bleeds and packaging is a quick way to potentially lose a client and damage a project. Packaging ensures proper placement and delivery of the project, and bleeds ensure proper cutting by the printer. Avoid this potential mistake by sticking to specifications and check bleed requirements before you start the project!

Bonus Tip: See below for a great infographic found on 99designs.com for staying organized!

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5 Secrets To Spectacular Business Cards

Joshua — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:54:03 +0000

In theory, the more you stand out from your competitors, the more you will continuously generate new business. This will ultimately lead to the industry leadership and success you wish to achieve. While a digital presence is imperative, you need to go back to the traditional ways of communicating your business… business cards! No matter how far society has come with new means of marketing yourself, the power of a strong business card is still profound.

Our 5 secrets to spectacular business cards are the following: uniqueness, specificity of services (or products), brevity of messaging, inclusivity of all necessary contact information, and creativity.

Note: All images featured here are from freeimages.com.

12 Minimal Business Cards Examples For Inspiration

Bruno Moura — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 01:22:10 +0000

An effective business card is a great way to impress your clients. While there are many courses in designing business cards, minimalism is a hot trend in brand designing as well as in overall design community because of its effectiveness and simplistic approach. Today I present you with 12 Minimal Business Cards for your own pleasure.

stationery – STATIONERY OVERDOSE – Stationary Design & Branding Inspiration

Logo Designs by Alfrey Davilla

3 Mistakes that Every Designer Makes

5 Secrets To Spectacular Business Cards

12 Minimal Business Cards Examples For Inspiration

Josh Warren

The Bone Line

Reel

Bubu

The Factory

Aspis

Lisa Grishakova

Craft Tamale

Stone Way Cafe

Tokyo Cafe

Nicholas Architects

Baldoria