Guide5 min read
How to animate on Procreate
Animation Assist turns layers into frames. Here is how to switch it on, what onion skinning is for, and a first six-frame loop you can finish tonight.
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The design desk
Techniques, workflows and honest advice from the Graphic Design & Illustration school, written for people learning the craft.
Guide5 min read
UX vs UI design: what is the difference?
UX is how it works. UI is how it looks and feels to operate. Most jobs ask for both, and knowing which part you enjoy decides which skills to build first.
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How to edit photos in Lightroom: a beginner workflow
A repeatable order that gets a good result in two minutes per photo: exposure, white balance, contrast, then the local adjustments. Here is the whole sequence.
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Adobe XD is winding down: what designers should learn instead
Adobe stopped active development on XD, and the industry moved to Figma. Here is what that means for your existing files, your skills, and what to learn next.
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How to curve text in Canva
Add your text, open Effects, choose Curve, then drag the slider. Two minutes. Here is the whole process, how to make a full circle, and when curved text is a bad idea.
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How to learn graphic design (a realistic path)
You learn graphic design by making things, not by collecting theory. Here is the path that actually works: one tool, small finished pieces, and a portfolio that grows every week.
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Career5 min read
Is Photoshop still worth learning?
Yes, if you edit images or work with designers. No, if you want social graphics from templates or interface design. The honest version of a question that usually gets a sales answer.
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How to become a graphic designer without a degree
Learn to see, learn two tools, build eight pieces, and get in front of people who need design. Here is the order, with honest timelines and no promises about jobs.
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How to merge layers in Photoshop
Ctrl+E merges down and it is permanent. Here is every merge command, the stamp shortcut that keeps your originals, and when grouping is the better answer.
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Is a graphic design certificate worth it?
In a field judged on portfolios, a certificate does a smaller job than in most careers. It is still worth it for one specific reason, and it is not the reason people expect.
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What is Figma and what is it used for?
Figma is a browser-based design tool for interfaces. It became the standard because several people can work in the same file at once, which changed how design teams operate.
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Canva certification: what it is and how to get one
Canva runs its own programs, mostly aimed at teachers and partners. For everyone else, a course certificate plus a portfolio does the job. Here is the honest map.
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