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Features
Picture Perfect: Using a Phone as a Design Tool
Have you ever asked yourself what life would be like without smartphones? Most of us take them for granted. I…
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Education
Utilizing Halftones as a Design Element
In some designs I have created, halftones have been used purely as a design element. Both images represent two postcard…
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Tips
Shortcuts to Arrange Graphics in CorelDRAW
When arranging graphics in CorelDRAW, I often rely heavily on alignment tools and their shortcut keys to position them where…
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Tips
CorelDRAW Tips and Tricks: Text Modifications
In the top menu bar, under the Text option, you’ll find many ways to modify text including the option to…
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How can Corel PHOTO-PAINT be used to make a halftone image?
To make a halftone from a full-color or grayscale image, open PHOTO-PAINT and open an image. Go to Image>Convert to…
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How can a decorated products retailer appeal to local clients?
When I create products for a local client, the product may be a suggestion from the client, or it can…
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The Benefits of Giving Back to Your Community
Giving back to the community can take many forms including time, effort, money, and product. I had an opportunity to…
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Tips
Pointers on Taking Product Shots
Although I’m not a professional photographer by any means, there are a few techniques that I employ when using my…
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Tips
Artistic vs. Paragraph Text in CorelDRAW
The first choice you have to make when laying out text for a design is what mode to produce the…
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Get Your Name Out There
Every business is different as are the clients it serves. Marketing efforts should reflect the clients you want to attract. …
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Adding New Equipment to the Shop
New equipment usually does one of three things: replaces an antiquated imprinting process; adds an additional way to imprint/decorate existing…
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Tips
Choosing the Right Colors for a Design
When choosing color for a design, there are many rules you can follow. A basic understanding of color theory and…
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What is the best way to modify the color of a logo?
Modifying color is quicker and more precise when working with vector graphics. Changing a raster image (JPEG or PNG) to…
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What is the effect of halftones when laser engraved?
Halftones are a collection of dots that represent an image or part of an image that is made of a…
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Where can I find new fonts to design with?
Your computer comes pre-packaged with a good number of fonts, but there are several websites that offer free and pay…
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Education
5 Font Rules to Follow When Designing
Because choosing the right font for your project is important, you’ll want to have a basic understanding of appropriate font…
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