#DesignerTips

[design2repeat]

Hey pattern people & illustration friends! 👋

You know that feeling when you've just uploaded your best work ever and... crickets? We've been there (and honestly, sometimes we're still there). After months of watching our gorgeous designs disappear into the void, we finally started figuring out why our dream clients couldn't find us. Turns out we were speaking a completely different language! 😅

Here's the thing - we discovered that pattern designers and illustrators each need their own special keyword strategy. Using generic terms like "cool patterns" or "pretty illustrations" is like throwing your work into a black hole (yeah, we did that for way too long 🙈).

We're sharing everything we learned from our own messy journey of getting found online:

Why pattern designers & illustrators need different approaches

How to decode the way your dream clients actually search

Platform-specific strategies (because what works on Behance definitely doesn't work on Etsy!)

Our biggest keyword mistakes (so you don't have to make them!)

A free worksheet to help you map it all out

Come join us on this journey of making our work more discoverable.

{Keep exploring with us! And if this helps you, drop us a note - we're all learning together! 💕}

[ianfulgar]

Master color theory, and watch your designs come to life.

[dailyfont-com]

Crafter Signature combines serif and script elements with a natural, rough texture for a unique, authentic look that adds personal flair to designs.

Link: https://l.dailyfont.com/mXDYJ

[uxtitanofficial]

Struggling to elevate your 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬? Try these 5 essentials ⤵️

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Struggling to elevate your 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬? Try these 5 essentials ⤵️

Great design isn’t just about creativity—it’s about strategy, too. From beginners to seasoned pros, these tips will help you stand out. 🌟

1️⃣ Know your audience. Design with your end-user in mind every time. 2️⃣ Keep it simple. Less can be more, so make every detail count. 3️⃣ Stay organized. Structured layouts lead to easier navigation and better UX. 4️⃣ Consistent branding. Make your designs instantly recognizable. 5️⃣ Keep learning! Design trends evolve, and so should you.

By applying these, you’ll be on your way to creating designs that connect and captivate. 🌐✨

If these tips were helpful, follow @uxtitan_official for more on mastering the art of impactful design.

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[emergingmoda]

From mastering Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) to setting wholesale and retail pricing, understanding logistics, and navigating MSRP, every step matters in creating a thriving fashion brand. 🌟 📄 Need guidance? 👉 Whether you’re starting your first line or scaling your business, I’m here to help! Let’s turn your vision into a successful fashion empire. DM me now 😊 #FashionBusiness #FashionEntrepreneur #WholesaleFashion #COGS #FashionManufacturing #MSRP #FashionLogistics #PricingStrategy #FashionMentor #FashionTips #FashionBranding #StartupFashion #BoutiqueBusiness #FashionIndustry #ClothingLine #StyleBusiness #EmergingFashion #SustainableFashion #RetailPricing #FashionDesigners #FashionMarketing #FashionGoals #ProductionManagement #SupplyChain #MadeInStyle #FashionRetail #FashionStartups #DesignerTips #FashionExperts #FashionSuccess

[melaninmanifestation]

I want this Chloe bag for the summer!

[annafy]

Looking for Literal logo that trying to communicate too much and tells everything about the business is a bad idea 💡 for your brand. You may think that’s a smart move, but that can leave the wrong impression. Because, most people do not like this kind logos, which is too obvious and confusing. ● Your top priority is to provide ease to the customers rather than giving them a hard time thinking about what your logo means. ○ What's your opinion about that? Please let me know in the comments! 😄 ○ Follow me 🙏 @annafy4design ○ #branding #designprocess #designhacks #designconcept #logodesigner #youneedtoknow #designtips #designertips #designeradvice #Graphicdesign #brandidentitydesign #brandidentity #visualidentity #business #graphicdesignblog #designbasics #personalbrandingcoach #personalbrandingexpert #personalbrandingtips #brandingpersonal #personalbrand #designwork #instadesigner #uxdesigner #visualdesign #thebrandidentity #brandinglogo #brandidentitydesign #websitedesigner #identitydesign #webdesigner (at Morocco) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYuqXufjPEd/?utm_medium=tumblr

[adobeillustratortutorial]

9 Instagram Content Ideas for Designers/Creatives 👇 • ⚡Share Creative Tips ⚡Inspirational Quote ⚡Behind the Scenes of your Work ⚡Share your Tools ⚡Talks about your Product/Service ⚡Share a Recent Work ⚡Personal Insights of You ⚡Your Learnings in Your Niche ⚡Offer a Freebie . . . . #digitalmarketing #freelancegraphicdesigner #freelancedesign #branding #brandingcoach #designstrategy #businessofdesign #designertips #brandingtips #smallbusiness #brandingdigital #branddevelopment #seo #creativesofinstagram #onlinepresence #creativeagency #graphicdesigning #instagramdesign #contentcreation #freelancedesigner #freelancerhelp #designskills #creativequotes #designerquotes #graphicdesign #designersofinstagram #designerlife #adobecreative #instagramtips #digimark.bi https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJIJOPHvGJ/?igshid=v7n1zmq5oct0

[design2repeat]

How to Incorporate Hand-Drawn Elements in Digital Patterns

You know that moment when your digital patterns feel too... digital? Yeah, we've been there. After months of scanning mishaps and Photoshop frustrations, finally we say that we can show bringing hand-drawn charm to digital designs!

We're spilling ALL the tea on:

The perfect scanner settings (goodbye, muddy textures!)

Photoshop cleanup secrets that actually work

How to keep that authentic artsy vibe without losing professional polish

All the embarrassing mistakes we made so you don't have to 😅

Because let's be real - everyone's out here pretending they've got it all figured out, but we're just artists learning together. 💕

Want to join us on this creative adventure? Check out our latest blog post: https://design2repeat.com/how-to-incorporate-hand-drawn-elements-in-digital-patterns

Drop a ⭐ if you've ever rage-quit Photoshop while trying to clean up scanned artwork!

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[mellyssaangeldiggs]

Wondering if graphic design is import in 2023? 👇🏽 Well, the answer is yes and more than ever. Graphic design builds a unique identity for your brand beyond a logo and some colors. Your logo is the main link that connects your business with potential customers. That is why many companies are craving for a highly creative, powerful logo but you need an ENTIRE brand identity back with strategy to: 👉🏽 communicate & represent the standards of the business. 👉🏽 help your business gain credibility 👉🏽 distinguishes your product/services and business, from others 👉🏽 create a powerful impression 👉🏽 I have one spot left for this month and 3 for February. Spots fill up fast. DM me or click the link in my profile and click “client questionnaire” #aikonicgraphics #designcommunity #branddesigner #designertips #freelancingtips #branddesign #brandingcommunity #brandidentity #brandstrategy #brandstylist #logodesign #logodesigner #femaleentrepreneur #creativeentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-N7K5Sp6j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[peonyrice]

20 Things to do & love about Hong Kong right now

What’s not to love about Hong Kong? Our designer Pauline, shares her top 20.

What inspires you in Hong Kong?

So so much, daily sightings – heritage buildings, architecture and Art, HK is a very abundant place for art. From street art and random sightings in old neighborhoods to discovering a whole range of local independent artists who work in different mediums. And of course the international art scene that is also present here. If you need a change of scenery you can jump in a cab or bus and you are on the beach in half hour.

A lot is getting lost here in the way of the the old Hong Kong as we know it – neon signs, buildings, makers, crafts so it’s incredible if we are lucky enough to see it even for a moment, so it’s important to me to get a sense of that now. 

1.     Favorite place in Hong Kong?

So so many – endless list. I am in love with this city.  Being so close to the outdoors with an unexpected view of the mountains, city and sea all together in a perfect light. Lush Nature sitting right next to the density of high rise. That’s pretty unique. Walking distance too.

2.     Favorite food?

Has to be discovering traditional Cantonese and ethnic foods that remind me of being an immigrant Chinese with a childhood in England not really knowing where they came from. Love seeing that little old lady or man selling something homemade -  Hakka bun or dumpling or a village shop selling local honey in a  pop bottle. Happy local bites have managed to stay and most of it is quite healthy. You feel the love that went into making it.

My favorite area for this is Sham Shui Po – an older district – total gem sitting next to the hole in the wall food spots with it’s electronics, secondhand markets and off course fabrics. In contrast there’s lots of cool new places also popping up. Art & Coffee. Interesting to see how neighborhoods are changing in this new era. Another place worth a mention - is Dignity Kitchen - a Singaporean social enterprise that serves up yummy Singaporean food housed in a renewed heritage building at 618 Shanghai street -  i love their Pandan cake!

3.      Favorite Drink

Freshly squeezed sugarcane juice. Nothing beats the thirst but this. Better than any bubble tea. Bring your own container or bottle even better. Look out for the few drink vendors selling it and the traditional Chinese herbal teas which are great for cooling and keeping your body heat in check during the summer months. My fav spot is Kung Lee Sugarcane Store on Hollywood road, Central, intersection near Lyndhurst. It’s a family business spanning a few generations.

4.     Favorite mode of transport

Has to be the Star Ferry, 5 minutes on that after a long day – just takes every thing away. It’s very therapeutic. That really hasn’t changed for me since the early mid 90’s traveling here for work.

5.     Favorite place to shop

More of a browser than a shopper these days. I have everything I need. Love all the antique shops along Hollywood road in my neighborhood with all their unique offerings. Unfortunately many are no longer operating since this tough year. I look out for special exhibitions to learn more about Chinese antiques. My fascination with craftsmanship done the old way. There’s always little surprises down the side streets. Love all the nostalgic & random stuff. Sometimes there’s a few treasures to be found.

6.     Favorite HK artist

I love dimension and have an obsession with typography and textured works. I have been quite intrigued by the local artist Michell Lie and her Chinese brushwork inspired pieces mixed with some contemporary elements. There’s a beautiful fluidness in her work that i can just get lost in for a short while. Currently exploring ceramic artists in the city.

7.     Favorite place to explore

Old industrial neighborhoods around HK – the Mills are fantastic – repurposed textile mill now focusing on the history of HK textiles, sustainability, supporting local projects. Such a great place to hang with it’s shops, exhibitions and museum.

8.     Favorite temple in HK

The Chi Lin nunnery in Diamond Hill, very different from the other traditional temples you see in South China, I feel very calm when I am here and it’s not far to get to. If you need a couple of hours out. It’s perfect and there’s a lovely landscape oriental garden next to it too. For a further out trip– Tsz shan Monastery is quite special and a must .

9.     Favorite sighting

Often you will see parts of movies or TV series being shot. People don’t really bat an eyelid to it. It’s great to see a part of the neighborhood lit up with lights, cameras and crew and you know there’s some action going down.

10.  Favorite place that doesn’t feel like HK

Some of the Hikes –Cape d'aguilar, Cape Collison, some of the further out little islands that you can only access by boat. The landscape and vegetation here is so diverse.

11.  Favorite night time spot

Has to be the peak – but anywhere with a clear night view of the Harbor I am happy with. A sunset hike via the many paths to the peak is perfect way to soak in the city.

12.  Favorite fashion discoveries

PoHo neighborhood has lots of small design boutiques, some fashion, lifestyle and accessories. PMQ is another fab little area full of small boutiques and workshops. Love checking out the side streets in Central too and some of the other districts. The side alleys are the best places to discover something. Mongkok behind the ladies markets has a few vintage stores i love rummaging around in too.

13.  Favorite Lifestyle store

Still has to be G.O.D .. love all the little nuances and humor in the heritage inspired products.  Small items that are perfect memories of HK.

14.  Favorite season in HK

September on wards till March. Weather’s cooler and you can get out to do more hikes…and not turn up in places sweaty. Many people do not realize HK has seasons, complete contrast to other 4 season countries as winter here is like 1 month of 12 degrees and people running around in Puffas.

15.  What do you love most about HK

Convenience. This city was built on that. I haven’t had to drive since I left the UK more than 20 years ago. Most places can be walk-able, if not jump on the MTR which is super clean and efficient or bus or grab a taxi. Most places are 15 mins to under 2 hours away. You can be in 3-4 places a day if you plan right. Shops in some districts are open late 7 days a week. It’s really a city that never sleeps. …. And I am never too far from seeing water.

16.  Favorite day trip

Jumping on a ferry to one of many the islands – 30 minutes and you would have landed elsewhere. Can’t decide which I love better.. have so much to discover still on Lantau, Cheung Chau, Lamma, or go inland to the islands around Plover Cove. You can never get enough sunsets.

17. Favorite Smell

Can’t decide if it’s the Kowloon or Hong Kong Candle created by BE Candle and Tiny island maps. But I love both for a different daily mood and the Terrazzo holder.. all locally made. Love that.

credit:tinyislandmaps

18.  Current favorite hang out place.

Central market just finally finished get renewed. It was a 4th generation building old modern style market that first came about in the 1850’s . Super cool with a well curated bunch of shops and food hangouts.

19.  Favorite thing to do in HK

Eat, hang out with friends, visit a museum, see an exhibition somewhere hidden. Just be inspired.

20. Favorite place to decompress?

My 24/7 Gym or has to be home. After all the running around - the new way of working and the past pandemic year made me appreciate being still and chill.

[toktamconceptualartjewelry]

“Swinging through life.” #inspiration #jewelrymakingtechniques #pendulum #designertips #jewelrymakingprocess #jewelryinspiration #dubai #uae https://www.instagram.com/p/CTRrrJ4P_2q/?utm_medium=tumblr

[emergingmoda]

From mastering Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) to setting wholesale and retail pricing, understanding logistics, and navigating MSRP, every step matters in creating a thriving fashion brand. 🌟 📄 Need guidance? 👉 Whether you’re starting your first line or scaling your business, I’m here to help! Let’s turn your vision into a successful fashion empire. DM me now 😊 #FashionBusiness #FashionEntrepreneur #WholesaleFashion #COGS #FashionManufacturing #MSRP #FashionLogistics #PricingStrategy #FashionMentor #FashionTips #FashionBranding #StartupFashion #BoutiqueBusiness #FashionIndustry #ClothingLine #StyleBusiness #EmergingFashion #SustainableFashion #RetailPricing #FashionDesigners #FashionMarketing #FashionGoals #ProductionManagement #SupplyChain #MadeInStyle #FashionRetail #FashionStartups #DesignerTips #FashionExperts #FashionSuccess