Mar 7The Creative Font Lover’s Complete CollectionVersatile Fonts, 16 of them to be exact. Just $29 for all of them! — Astronomical Spring is already here so get yourself warmed up again for yet another great looking hand-picked collection of fonts. When scrolling down the page you’ll discover a wide variety going from vintage, retro to fresh and robust display, serif and script fonts all for just $29! Feel inspired by…Typography4 min read
Mar 7Combine Objects Using Pathfinder Effects in Adobe IllustratorAdobe Illustrator Design Tip One of the things I do a lot in Adobe Illustrator is combining objects using the Pathfinder options. Different shapes are selected and then I choose one of the options to achieve the result I want. …Design2 min read
Nov 25, 2021The Adventurous Creative’s Typeface ToolkitGet adventurous, that’s the motto of the latest font bundle deal. I was surprised that the last bundle I recommended was from June. High time for a new one. Time to fire up your imagination and creativity. Just like always, a pretty diverse hand selected bunch of fonts ranging from…Design4 min read
Nov 25, 2021Using Symbols in Adobe IllustratorSymbols is something I don’t actually use much in Adobe Illustrator, but it can be pretty handy if you know you’ll be re-using elements in your artwork. I’ve been working on a series of illustrations where each illustration uses a lot of the same elements, but in a different composition…Illustrator2 min read
Nov 25, 2021Member-only‘LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS’ BOOK REVIEWSetting up a design system is not a small job. There are so many things to consider. You might also just wonder if you, or the company you work at (or for), actually need it? If you need to know how to get started, which approach is most suitable, or…Design8 min read
Mar 5, 2021The Treasure Trove of Fonts for Typography LoversWe are in the first week of March and I only wanted to let all of you know that there is a new exciting font bundle that just got launched for a limited time. For those that are new to these font bundles, it’s a way to save a lot…Design5 min read
Mar 5, 2021Member-onlyClick! Book Cover DesignAwhile ago I was asked by Vitaly Friedman from Smashing Magazine to design the cover of Paul Boag’s new book titled ‘Click! How To Encourage Clicks Without Shady Tricks’ (published in June 2020). Today I want to share the process of this design. After having designed Paul Boag’s two previous…Design9 min read
Oct 28, 2020The Typography Lover’s Essential CollectionPleased to say that the following will appeal to font lovers and typography enthusiasts. Read on if you are up to extend your font library without giving your wallet a heart attack. With The Typography Lover’s Essential Collection from Design Cuts you’ll have typefaces on your hands full of modernity…Design5 min read
Oct 27, 2020Recolor Your Artwork in Adobe IllustratorOne way of changing colors throughout your artwork in Adobe Illustrator is by adjusting the color of your Global Swatches. If you’re using Global Swatches as color fills (or strokes) on all of your objects, changing such a swatch will change this color throughout your artwork. You make a swatch…Design2 min read
Aug 13, 2020Give Your Font Library a BoostThe Type Designer’s Luxury Font Library Can Be Yours for $29 — Let’s talk fonts again. There’s this new bundle called The Type Designer’s Luxury Font Library that got my attention. I’m always looking to change things up a little when it comes to my font library. If you are thinking similarly, I’m pretty sure this one will interest you also. …Design5 min read