Notes on creative business.Page 9
On branding, design and printing; Articles filtered from the heart of the business and real projects.
Design articles
Photoshop Manipulation: Combining Photos into a Believable Design
Plan step by step image selection, layer mask, perspective, lighting and delivery control for photo compositing in Photoshop.
How to Use Banner and Poster Mockup? Separate PSD Presentation and Print File
Smart Object editing, ratio control and differences between presentation and print file in A4 and A3 poster mockup preparation.
Phone Case Printing Design: From Model to Production Template
Production-oriented guide to camera clearance, model adaptation, image placement and sample approval in phone case design.
Before Sending Files to the Printing House: Print Preparation and Basic Terms
Handle bleed, cut, safe area, proofing, crease and binding decisions in the correct order when ordering prints.
How to Prepare a Special Days Content Calendar? From History to Design Plan
Instead of creating posts for every special day, create a calendar based on brand relationship, content purpose, approval and design adaptations.
Design Trends and Pantone: What Should You Change in Your Brand?
While transferring the color of the year, logo trends and visual trends to the brand identity, separate campaign experiments with permanent rules.
Stock Photo and Vector Selection: Things to Check Before Downloading
Evaluate stock images for brand fit, framing, resolution, terms of use and source record.
Choosing a Computer for Graphic Design: Start with the Workload
When choosing a computer for Photoshop, multi-page design and 3D work, consider display, memory, storage and workflow.
What is Illustration? Choosing the Right Visual Expression for the Brand
Differences between illustration and photography, icon and logo; Learn through brief, style, usage and delivery decisions.
Graphic Design File Formats: AI, PSD, PDF, SVG and Visual Outputs
Match the differences between editable artwork, print file, and web image to the need for accurate delivery.
What is Typography? From Font to Reading Order
A typography guide that evaluates font selection, hierarchy, line length, spacing and Turkish characters with real content.
What is Lorem Ipsum? When to Switch to Real Text in Design?
Use placeholder text correctly in the web and mobile interface; Test long title, empty status and error messages with real content.
3D in Graphic Design: Difference between Visualization and Manufacturable Model
Separate the different requirements of three-dimensional product presentation, packaging mock-up, and 3D printing file in the design brief.
What are DPI and PPI? Calculating Image Resolution for Printing
Learn the relationship between pixel size, print size and PPI with an example calculation; See why writing 300 times alone doesn't improve quality.
Infographic Design: Making Data Understandable Without Embellishment
Check together the source, date, graphic selection, scale and text hierarchy in the infographic; Do not present old surveys as current data.
What are CMYK and RGB? Understanding the Screen-to-Print Color Profile
Evaluate the RGB and CMYK difference, profile conversion, material effect and proof control on your print job.
Shutterstock Content Creation: How to Prepare a Stock Image Portfolio?
When preparing content for Shutterstock, plan the subject selection, file control, description, keyword and evaluation process with realistic expectations.
Freelance Graphic Designer for Urgent Design Job: How Should You Plan Delivery?
Reduce last-minute uncertainty by clarifying file preparation, priority, approval and delivery scope in case of urgent graphic designer needs.
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