Choosing the Right Image File Format (And Why It Matters) Choosing the right image file format can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options out there—JPEG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, just to name a few. But once you understand the strengths and ideal use cases of each format, it becomes much easier to streamline your design … Read more
Presenting Your Work Professionally: A Skill Every Creative Needs to Master Presenting your work professionally is a skill every creative professional needs to master. Whether you’re a designer, developer, photographer, or content creator, how you showcase your work can make the difference between landing that next opportunity—or not. I’ve been there. Early in my career, … Read more
I still remember the first time I heard the word mockup. It was during a meeting with a client who asked, “Can I see a mockup of the homepage?” I nodded confidently… then immediately Googled what a mockup was. 🙈 That moment changed everything. Since then, mockups have become one of my favorite tools — … Read more
I remember staring at my screen one evening, thinking, “How on earth am I going to get a client if I’ve never had one before?” It felt like a loop: I needed experience to get clients, but I needed clients to gain experience. If you’re there right now — stuck in that awkward beginning — … Read more
Design can be thrilling, but staying productive as a beginner isn’t always easy. How I Learned to Stay Productive as a Beginner Designer (Without Burning Out) When I started learning design, I thought productivity meant working all night, skipping breaks, and saying yes to everything. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. Back then, I was juggling … Read more
I didn’t go to design school.No diploma, no fancy certificate, not even a design-related degree. In fact, when I first decided to pursue design, I didn’t even know how to use Photoshop. My only tools were basic creativity and the determination to learn on my own. It wasn’t easy, but looking back, I wouldn’t change … Read more
You know those days when you open your design software, stare at the screen, and… nothing happens? Yeah, me too. As a self-taught designer, I’ve had my fair share of creative droughts — moments when no amount of coffee or music could spark an idea. What changed everything for me was building a habit of … Read more
When I got my first freelance design client, I was thrilled… for about five minutes. Then came the voice:“You’re not good enough. You’re faking it. They’ll figure it out soon.” That, my friend, is Imposter Syndrome — and if you’re starting a new career or taking your first steps into the creative world, there’s a … Read more
I’ll be honest — the first presentation I ever made was a mess. Too many words. Wild colors. Animations that made the audience dizzy. It felt like I had tried to use every feature available, and the result? Let’s just say it didn’t look professional. But hey, we all start somewhere. Over the years, I’ve … Read more
I still remember the first time I tried editing a photo. I had taken a decent picture on my phone and wanted to make it “pop.” So, I downloaded a free editor, opened it… and immediately felt lost. There were so many buttons, sliders, and filters. I clicked everything. The result? A photo that looked … Read more