Exciting new update to the Portrait Creator!

Exciting new update to the Portrait Creator!

Can you believe the first two months of 2018 are pretty much done and dusted! I usually take it easy over this period (our summer months), but instead I decided to put my head down and work hard on completing the latest update to the Portrait Creator. And I'm so glad...

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A look at the process of design

A look at the process of design

In this weeks episode of the Honest Designers Show, we talk about each of our design processes. We look at everything from the initial brainstorm, to the initial ideas, early stage designs, refinements, and final mockups. This is an insight into the workflow of four...

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Best free flower images

Best free flower images

It's no secret that I love flowers. A recurring theme you'll see in both my graphic products and pattern designs. I even have a pinterest board dedicated to just flowers with over 325 pins and growing! I'm always on the look out for beautiful free floral stock images...

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Overcoming isolation as a designer

Overcoming isolation as a designer

Working from home alone can be a dream come true for some designers. I know for me, it's truly a blessing and something I don't take for granted at all. But you do run the risk of becoming too isolated, and as a creative, that could potentially have a negative impact...

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What to charge for graphic design work?

What to charge for graphic design work?

As designers, a lot of us struggle with pricing ourselves at some point in our careers. How much should you charge? Should you raise your rate? Should you ever work for free? We discuss all things pricing in Episode 5 of The Honest Designers Show. You can't miss this...

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Is formal design education worth it?

Is formal design education worth it?

So many of us are self taught in our creative fields. Even though I went the formal route to study graphic design, I'm actually almost completely self-taught when it comes to illustration. I did art at school, but that's about it. So I've experienced both sides of the...

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