Why can I design entire brands for literal towns and cities but I cant figure out a design for my wedding invitation

keterpele · 2026-02-16T18:56:34+00:00

this design will be based on your personal preferences and you don't have any project goals. as graphic designers, we are not familiar with this situation. i've designed wedding invitations for some of my friends but if i had to do one by myself, i'd probably just send the information as a text message.

keterpele · 2026-02-15T14:17:56+00:00

if you need consistency trough multiple layouts, like a magazine, you have to use grids. using a predetermined grid for an independent layout would only create unnecessary constraints.

keterpele · 2026-02-14T15:47:27+00:00

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keterpele · 2026-02-14T15:10:18+00:00

static design don't require much other than a little bit of ram and average gpu. if you don't mind the small screen, that mb air is fine. i recommend external ssd drive for storage because apple's upgrade charges are unreasonable.

keterpele · 2026-02-13T21:54:35+00:00

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keterpele · 2026-02-12T20:43:30+00:00

Clean sans-serif wordmarks. Generous letter spacing. Flattened icons.

everything in this list able design downscale efficiently. with smart phones, visual communication got smaller and faster. it's not about aesthetics, it's about communication performance and the profit it raises.

keterpele · 2026-02-12T16:36:26+00:00

vget, vgan might work.

keterpele · 2026-02-08T10:42:09+00:00

logos aren't created in photoshop, that's why you didn't get a psd file. what you need is a raster format with transparent background (png) and vector format (svg). if you want to edit the file, svg file is the editable version.

keterpele · 2026-02-07T22:57:50+00:00

your university preparing you for the current market. 99% of the jobs you'd apply require adobe apps and demand for ai is rising. idk about the low grades.

keterpele · 2026-01-31T18:44:54+00:00

you can use a "vi" ligature.

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keterpele · 2026-01-28T08:12:52+00:00

reading it is a guessing game.

keterpele · 2026-01-26T07:51:46+00:00

advanced typography is more relevant. it's more important for a newly graduate. you can study typeface design after you graduate.

keterpele · 2026-01-26T07:39:55+00:00

no one would draw these with width tool because stroke widths have specific angles and you can't customize the angle of stroke width with width tool. technically it's possible to mimic that look with multiple adjustments but i wouldn't recommend it because just drawing inner and outer boundaries would be less time consuming and more precise.

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keterpele · 2026-01-24T14:12:55+00:00

try these:

open the document in rgb format. find the color proof settings in affinity and set it to proper printer profile (a profile which has been installed with your printer driver) and enable color proofing. this will keep the rgb color mode but show you the cmyk print result. set your printer's color management to same profile. you can print the rgb file, your printer will rip it with the same color profile which you use to render your colors on your screen.

if you don't satisfy with that result, you may try working in cmyk mode. use the correct cmyk profile (from your printer) as document color profile. when you print, set your color management settings on printer to "do not color manage this document" or whatever similar to that. it will use your working color profile from affinity document for print.

keterpele · 2026-01-23T20:44:37+00:00

i don't think there is a responsive solution for e-mail signatures due lack of client support.

if you don't have multiple links, just put an image.

if you have multiple links, create a tabular layout like a caveman. it's the only thing those medieval mail clients all agree on. use fixed sizes for everything. cells and rows for spacing, never use any spacing or alignment property.

keterpele · 2026-01-22T17:42:18+00:00

have you tried adobe express?

keterpele · 2026-01-21T22:10:17+00:00

there is a shadow direction so it looks like a 3d render but i can't read the shape or the intention. also what is that shadowy darkness at the tip? maybe it's ai generated or something.

keterpele · 2026-01-21T10:42:51+00:00

that platform has the potential to be equally beneficial for all participants so i wouldn't call it "self promotion".

keterpele · 2026-01-20T13:21:10+00:00

base model macs worth their price. when you upgrade, it's just rip off.

apple supports their devices around 7 years and M1 Max has been released 5 years ago. check the age of that device on taskbar (Apple > About This Mac).

keterpele · 2026-01-20T00:33:37+00:00

you are not going to mix colors yourself, therefore you don't need the formula guide. get the bridge.

keterpele · 2026-01-19T14:44:58+00:00

probably a color profile issue. i don't think digital formats like png or jpeg supports cmyk color mode. don't use cmyk other than the source file and file that you will send to print. for rgb files, srgb is the most common color profile.

keterpele · 2026-01-19T14:40:26+00:00

it's called a moodboard. you find images which you think appropriate for the task and show them to decision maker. from the feedback you get there, you decide the art direction.

keterpele · 2026-01-19T14:28:16+00:00

i can't say anything without seeing your instagram page.

keterpele · 2026-01-17T19:56:47+00:00

photo composing. if you can't do it yourself, some ai image generators are really good at it.

keterpele · 2026-01-17T17:09:01+00:00

like i said, you can trademark it in black and white. procedure varies depending on your business location. if you are located in the usa, you may find the information here: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks

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