As the popular adage goes: ‘different strokes, for different folks’, there are different ways to convey a message through design. Brush strokes for instance, can be hip, active, scary, or romantic – depending on how the artist wishes to present…
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Who says you can’t say it all using the right typeface? For decades, the greatest of creatives would even design their own to help get the correct messages across. There’s clean and condensed for the practical-minded, and big and bold…
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The use of script or calligraphy has been a favorite of many designers, as well as the average folks, for decades. Thanks to its distinct flair, it can immediately add a touch of elegance, personalization, and beauty in a couple…
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Stamps are a great way to quickly decorate or add in important details. In offices, schools, and editorials, they come in handy for dates, labels, and letters. For personal use, they are a crafter’s best friend. Today, stamps come in…
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Whether it’s in design or real life, people would always want to test their limits. Breaking through glass ceilings, crossing fine lines, pushing past obstacles – it’s a deep yearning to know what’s out there, what could be, and if…
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The latest version of Windows 10 comes with some cool and amazing fonts. However, since Microsoft didn’t seek your opinion before selecting these fonts, it’s likely that you’ll find most of them unappealing. But you don’t need to fret. There…
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One of the most admirable things about MacOS is that it comes with numerous built-in fonts, and it’s easy to find a font style that catches your fancy. However, we all have our unique tastes and preferences. So, appealing as…
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Making your own fonts is an exciting way to let your creative juices flow by putting your graphic design skills to the test. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a professional graphic designer or pursuing font creation as a hobby. There’s…
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Whether it’s the military, naval, or air forces, the strength that soldiers possess has inspired people for generations. There’s something about their quiet power and willingness to defend their country that stir so many emotions. It’s no wonder that plenty…
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Cheerful, nostalgic, and visible for miles, neon signs have a place in the hearts of many people who grew up with them. Popular during the 1920s to the 1950s, it wasn’t just diners, motels, and billboards that were lit up…
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When life gets too busy or chaotic, there’s nothing like being back into the wilderness. Starry skies, fresh air, thick trees, and cold waters – it awakens in all of us a sense of calm. Whether it’s a hike through…
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Attending games at Fenway Park, collectible cards, and little boys hoping to catch that foul ball – baseball definitely played an iconic role in the lives of many Americans. In fact, the mere thought of it calls to mind lazy…
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For a lot of people, college is one of the best years of their life. From clubs, friends, to parties, and classes: as they say, time flies by when you’re having fun. Whether it’s community college or at a university,…
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Just before World War I, a style that’s a mix of geometric shapes, bright colors, and superb craftsmanship appeared in France. It was then swept the world over to become known as Art Deco. From architecture, jewelry, art, fashion to…
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When you want to immortalize something, a tattoo is usually one of the best things to help you achieve that. Thanks to newer technology, you can have all kinds of designs now, too. You can pick from large, colorful masterpieces,…
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There’s something about the Holidays that gives off an air of warmth and wonder. Shops are suddenly transformed into bright, dazzling displays of tinsel, bells, and holly. Carolers line the streets, belting out tunes both familiar and new. The overall…
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Whether you remember the royal wedding or the popularity of arcade games, people who grew up in the 1980s would attest to this trendsetting decade. With so many things that happened – from the political arena to the world of…
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Some may remember the 1970s as the decade of hot, unforgettable summers. But for many, it was a tumultuous time, with rallies, protests, and fights for equal rights. It wasn’t all bad though: people remember the 1970s for individuality, disco…
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There’s nothing like the look of chalk to hark back on good old times. Remember back in school when you and your classmates would wait patiently for the bell to finally ring? And when it did, you would make a…
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It’s that time of the year again, when witches and goblins rule the night. For those who love spooky stories and ghost hunting, Halloween is the one day when you get to enjoy these activities guilt-free. But aside from caramel…
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Weddings are one of the most beautiful, yet also most stressful days for two people in love. From picking a venue, the menu, guest list, to color schemes, it can be one headache after another. The tiniest of details can’t…
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Writing, even today, is still no easy task. But think about these great names – Twain, Hemingway, Angelou, Williams – they didn’t had the aid of the soft keys of a computer or laptop. Instead, they had the mighty and…
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