The world of freelancing makes it seem that you are "free" to do what you like, with whomever you like, and for whichever pay you like. Now, that makes it all sound too good to be true, right? Well, it kind of is, because "easy" is a word you can cross off your list of benefits in this job. Believe me I know, I’m a freelancer! Continue reading...Continue Reading: Practical Tips from an Experienced Freelancer

This excellent tutorial on CSS layouts will teach you how web page layouts work. Continue reading...Continue Reading: The Basics of Designing Web Page Layouts

Business cards will never really go away. They remain an effective tool for building networks and keeping in contact with clients and colleagues. For those of you looking to gain an edge (pun intended) in your business card game, we've collected some fantastic examples of edge-printed and edge-printed business cards. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Excellent Edge Printed Business Cards

StockSnap adds hundreds of free high-res stock photos to their collection every week. What's more, the stock photos featured on the site are free of copyright restrictions, so you can literally use them any way you want. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Find a Ton of Beautiful Free Stock Photos on This Site

I don't know about all of you, but I get a little envious of people who possess incredible illustration skills. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Fantastic Illustrator Portfolios That Are Sure to Inspire: March 2015

The ocean is a place of beauty. This collection of nautical-themed logos features boats, sails and anchors. These excellent logo designs will surely inspire you! Continue reading...Continue Reading: 20 Nautical Logo Designs for Inspiration

Can creative work be done on tablets and phones? I've always thought that a pencil and a piece of paper is infinitely more valuable to a creative professional than a very expensive touchscreen. But I could be wrong. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Do Mobile Devices and Apps Really Have a Place in the Creative Workflow?

Being a designer who's new to the field is overwhelming: Where do you start? What do you need to know? What tools should you use? How do you get design jobs when clients ask for your portfolio of work and there's nothing to show them? It's a phase in a designer's career that's filled with anxiety and self-doubt. Continue reading...Continue Reading: This Site Will Inspire You with Stories from Designers

Ever wonder your fellow creatives do it? Wonder no more. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Watch Artists’ Creative Process in Real-Time at Sywork.tv

Meike Nixdorf uses Google Earth to find some fantastic views of some the world's most renowned mountain ranges. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Exceptional Vistas Captured on Google Earth

Google's redesigned identity hits the right notes and is a masterclass in design thinking. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Google’s Redesigned Identity Gets it Right

Sometimes we, at Design Instruct, encounter some true things about being a creative that we just have to share with you. Here’s a few to get us started. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 5 True Things Every Creative Already Knows (or Should Know) Vol. 1

We love illustrators at Design Instruct. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Exciting Illustrators That Will Inspire You: September 2015

Here are a few more true things we all know. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 5 More True Things Every Creative Already Knows (or Should Know) Vol. 2

Design is one of those professions wherein true, life-changing insights are best gained when you let it consume you and permeate every aspect of your life. It is only when you have enough experience (and failures) under your belt, that you can really get a sense of what design is really about -- and more to the point -- what "good" design is really about. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 25 Things Designers Have Said About Design

We have a small collection of art and design books here at Design Instruct and it's obvious we need more. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 5 Reasons You Need a Design Book Collection

Maps may not seem to be the most glamorous of design commissions but if you're lucky enough to be tapped to design one, these are the ones to use as inspiration. Continue reading...Continue Reading: The World’s Most Beautifully Designed Subway Maps

"Keep It Simple, Stupid!" You’ve definitely heard that before but with these tips, you’ll be well on your way to making it part of your design ethos. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 4 Tips to Simplify Your Web Design

In the creative world, experience is often seen as a boon to anyone's resume. A lack of experience, on the other hand, is often a source of anxiety and stress for many beginners... But it shouldn't be. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 5 Reasons Why it’s Good to Be a Beginner Designer

eCommerce is about making sales. Period. That means if you own an eCommerce website, maximizing conversions should always be one of the top items on your to-do list. Today let's look at a few ways you can improve the conversion rate on your eCommerce site. Continue reading...Continue Reading: How to Design an eCommerce Store to Maximize Conversions (13 Strategies)

My relationship with the ocean began before I was born. My parents rented a small boat the weekend "Jaws" was released. Coincidentally, the movie was filmed in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, where my father chose to introduce my mother to the sport of sailing. I’ve been told it did not go well. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Lessons from the Ocean: A Surfer’s Guide to Design Thinking

You've probably tried your hand at collage making once or twice in your life. These artists take it to the next level. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 7 Next-Level Collage Artists to Inspire You

For creative professionals, an online portfolio can become your most powerful marketing tool. It communicates your skillset and exposes your work to countless potential clients worldwide who are looking for someone just like you. Continue reading...Continue Reading: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Design Portfolio

Hello there designers! We all know important the word of mouth is in increasing the value of something, whether it’s a product, or a service or a place, and that is why people write testimonials. Testimonials are a great way to tell people what you think about something and they can hold great value, especially for job interviews and applications which have a lot of competition. So, today, we thought of sharing a great testimonial psd freebie with you all for all your testimonial related design work. This testimonial example is very sleek, nicely designed, to the point and will work really well for almost all web testimonials. You have the option of adding a small picture or image of the person writing the testimonial, their name will be displayed in a bold and eye-grabbing way, so will their designation and position. The body of the testimonial itself will be presented in a nice clean box. So download this testimonial example today and tell us what you think! The post Testimonial Example appeared first on Freebies Gallery.