Notes on creative business.Page 7
On branding, design and printing; Articles filtered from the heart of the business and real projects.
Design articles
How to Prepare a Profile and First Offer on Freelance Design Platforms?
A workable preparation plan for service scope, portfolio selection and first customer message when starting platforms as a freelance graphic designer.
How to Prepare Google Business Profile Photos and Cover Images?
Business photo, logo and cover preparation for Google Maps: technical measurements, correct framing and a visual selection plan that describes the real business.
TikTok Video Dimensions: Vertical Design and Safe Space Guide
How to evaluate 9:16 ratio, ad resolution and safe space in TikTok video? Design guide separating organic sharing from ad delivery.
What is Shared on X? Content and Visual Plan for Brands
Match X/Twitter share ideas to brand objective. Content plan for customer questions, production process, project samples and visual layout.
How to Send a Design File? Large File and Version Layout
An orderly sharing method for link permissions, versions, source files and previews while delivering catalog, packaging and interface files.
Mac Shortcuts and File Control Flow for Designers
Use basic shortcuts in the design delivery flow that make it easier to find files, preview, take screenshots and switch between applications on Mac.
Changing Display Name and Professional Email ID in Gmail
Steps to update Gmail sender name and consistent communication for freelance designers: display name, email address, signature and portfolio link.
Awareness Campaign Design: Linking the Message to Concrete Action
What should happen after attracting attention in the awareness campaign? Design evaluation for visual idea, clear message, engagement path, and measurement.
What Can We Learn From Graphic Designers? Scher, Kare and Vignelli
Examine the names in graphic design history not in order but in their working methods: typography, icon design, and consistent visual systems.
Small Home Appliances Logo Design: Same Identity from Product to Box
Plan together the use of body printing, product line and packaging for logo design on small appliances.
Auto Gallery Logo Design: Recognizability from Sign to Vehicle Advertisement
How should you prepare logo and ad templates for a car dealership? Design controls for vehicle photo, signage and digital profile.
Law Firm Logo Design: A Restrained and Readable Identity
Visual identity decisions for monograms, long names, document usage and digital appearance in the law firm logo.
Dental Clinic Logo Design: Consistency Within the Clinic and Digitally
Don't limit the dental clinic logo to just the tooth symbol. Establish readable identification for signage, appointment cards and patient communications.
Construction Logo Design: Separating the Company Brand and the Project Name
Why are the construction company logo and the housing project identity treated differently? Plan construction site, sales file and digital applications.
Real Estate Logo Design: Reassuring Layout in Portfolio Advertisements
Consider the logo design, ad template and consultant identity for the real estate brand together. Keep photography and brand space balanced.
Cafe Logo Design: Common Language in Menu, Glass and Sign
How to test logo design for cafe and coffee brands? Consider cup print, menu readability and signage application together.
Butcher Logo Design: Label, Package and Information Layout in Store
An approach to logo and packaging design for the butcher brand that separates product information, label space and store identity.
Logistics Logo Design: Consistency in Vehicle Fleet and Documents
Determine the scope of delivery for vehicle wraps, small labels and multilingual corporate documents on the logistics company logo.
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