How to create design templates in Adobe Illustrator and why it supports your brand identity
When it comes to design templates, I believe they can help small businesses when they are used in the right context. If you are creating and designing quality, individual work, your business can improve with consistent template designs in their brand identity.
Here are a few ways I’ve created processes to design template designs in Adobe Illustrator as well as a few ways I use my design templates for my business.
Why the pen tool is the best tool for beginners to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator
Once I decided to go back to school, I saw how much impact learning how to use Adobe Illustrator would have on my graphic design career.
One of the best business tools that I’ve learned in Adobe Illustrator is the pen tool. I’d say the pen tool is my favorite and most recommended tool to acquaint yourself with when you’re starting as a beginner.
How to use Adobe Illustrator to develop your brand identity strategy
It can be daunting when you first learn how to use Adobe Illustrator and it can be difficult to acclimate yourself to using some of its tools.
When I first started learning how to use Adobe Illustrator, I wish I had a mentor to show me these business tools first and then cut me loose to explore. These tools will help you develop a brand strategy for any project you jump into.
Why Adobe Creative Cloud is always better than Canva for your logo designs
There are more things to consider than the price when you are looking to have a logo design for your small business. Formats, usability, and exclusivity are some of the most crucial for small business logos.
I always suggest hiring a graphic designer when looking to create a logo design for your small business. They will be able to have the best expert opinion when creating a logo.
My favorite and the best resources on how to start a graphic design freelance business
I started my graphic design freelance business in late 2019. I knew about many of the resources I would need to reach my goals but didn’t have the means to invest in them like I wanted to at the start. As I got more clients and customers, I grew my investment resources.
To start your small business, here are a few resources I’ve acquired to make sure my small graphic design freelance business is thriving.
7 Best free resources when you learn how to start a blog
When you learn how to start a blog, it can cost you more than you anticipated. A lot of blogs will say it can cost you about $5 to start a blog.
However, free programs that will help you start a blog for little to no money, are great starter tools.
Soft skills are highly desired in today’s professional industries.
Many work environments look for hard and technically learned skill sets but soft skills tend to hold more power over positions. It’s important to know hard skills, like Adobe Creative Suite or book-keeping software, but your soft skills show how you work with others, whether that be a client or a coworker.