DIY Graphic Design Tips for the Busy Business Owner

DIY Graphic Design Tips for the Busy Business Owner

Part 2: Design Now that you've read part 1, the DIY tips on curating your content and message, it's time for the fun part: designing it! Below are a few design tips to help you stay on track and get your message across. It doesn't matter if you're working in Microsoft Word, Canva or Adobe Illustrator – the guiding principles are the same no matter which tools you're using. Use 1-2 fonts only We’ve all seen those awesome typography posts on Pinterest, and get inspired by them. However, it’s easy to get carried away and end up with a hodgepodge of fonts that will actually distract from your main message. If you’re new to design and typography, it’s best to keep it simple. If your brand guidelines has recommended fonts, use those. Otherwise, choose a simple style of headline, and one lighter font for the body text. You can use bold and italics (sparingly) to highlight key points. Keep in mind the end goal...
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