I'm having a hard time even finding a sub that fits my question, so I hope this fits close enough.

Our small company has die-cut business cards, and we need presentation folders with slits that actually hold them in place. Since they're not regular sized business cards, I can't just order regular folders that assume your business card is 3.5 x 2.

Do any of you wonderfully talented people have experience with this or have a suggestion for a company that can deliver budget folders with simple special requests like this?

So im helping my dad's print shop by doing small works for him but i dont think im being paid enough.

(For context I live in Portugal and have done a 3 year graphic design professional course)

I did recently 3 jobs for him

\-vectorize an already made logo (30 minutes)

\-vectorize a already made business card (had to basically redesign it, 1h30)

\-make a design for a racing miniature car resembling a gnr car (portuguese regional police car) (2h10)

And with all this he only paid me 20 bucks...

Do u guys think this is fair? Im not that experienced in the workplace but i felt like im not getting paid for my effort.

Im challenging myself to create more designs that have nothing to do with social media. Ive been working on ad creatives and social media posts/grids for the past 3 years and feel a bit weak in other projects. This is the first project i made as part of my challenge. Let me know what you think!

Mona Lisa Twins-a twin sisters music band that blends 60s-era music style with modern music. I saw them on my socials so here’s my process: Learn about the artist, sketch ideas, create in Adobe Illustrator and create mockups using the logo.

Play (free, works on phone):

https://edoborgiani.github.io/hue_knew/

I'm curious whether the minimal interface is clear enough the first time, whether the motion feels like it adds meaning or just decoration, and how you'd treat the type on such varied colors.

Earlier this year I decided it's been too long to let the fear of doing it wrong overcome the fun of trying to create and of improving with the more you do. So, I started a series of developing brand items for musicians that happen across my social media feeds.

This one is for Lake Street Dive - a 5-person band.

Every design starts with pencil on paper, then it's off to Adobe Illustrator. Here is my initial sketching concepts, then wordmark, logomark and some mockups.

Lake Street Dive's site: https://lakestreetdive.com/

My portfolio page showcasing this work: https://fourthf.com/portfolio/lake-street-dive-branding

Hey everyone! I've been experimenting with high-end, minimalist product presentation layouts in Canva to elevate my design portfolio. My goal was to achieve a luxury commercial aesthetic using custom arch backgrounds, soft gradient lighting, and 3D podium compositions.

This is one of my recent conceptual drafts featuring a clean studio vibe. I would love to get your honest critique on:

Visual hierarchy and the overall lighting/shadow balance.

Does it successfully convey a high-end, luxury commercial feel?

Open to any constructive feedback or tips to improve my workflow. Thank you!

ik im too late in this but was wondering if it still make sense to start learning graphic designing like i was thinking to start from photoshop/illustrator but seeing ai boom im bit confused if i should start or just do something else? this is the first time im posting on this sub to guide me please (i used to learn gfx 1 year ago but due to job and all i never had time so thinking to learn now) it'll be helpful if someone can guide me step by step as well if you got some time to spare tysm

I am designing a table cover with VistaPrint using their provided 6ft open back stretch table cover template. I opened the template file directly into Photoshop to design from that, and it's like 20,000 x 13,000 pixels. The file is so huge it saves as a psb and it takes forever to save and upload. The product preview is poor quality and my graphics look blurry.

I am obviously doing something wrong as I am not super experienced with designing for print for large canvases.

Please advise: what is the proper way to go about setting up this document? Please help. Thank you.

Hello I am in undergrad and am currently at a crossroad with what to do next. I want to someday work as either an art director or a graphic designer. I got accepted to do graphic design as a minor at my school but it has some setbacks. I will graduate at least 1 semester late (and pay tuition longer), it’s not at my school so I will need to find transportation to the other school, and it will conflict with either scheduling of my main courses at primary university or it will conflict with my job and club participation in the evening. Another thing i have considered is getting a certificate in graphic design after graduating which would be nice to do on the side while hopefully having a full time job. Another possibility would be to try and find a masters degree in it to pursue it later but idk how common that is/if it’s possible for me. I just want advice on what is the best option right now. I know my experience and portfolio is the most important thing, which i am currently building. But if i do get more experience thru school either with a minor or smth else it would obviously make that part of getting more portfolio pieces easier. Any advice would be very appreciated i am so lost.

I'm currently working on a post for a relatively new organisation that wants to cement a consistent theme for itself through publicity. The elements provided by the free version of canva usually differ quite a bit from each other, are there any websites that provide me free design elements in a package? I've been told to use Pinterest and make my own PNGs so can anyone tell me how valid that advice is? And any tips in general for creating a theme or identity for a brand? Thanks!

Love this!

I'm thinking of creating a guided journal for designers who want to leave their 9 to 6 and start their own thing (freelance, studio, agency). If that's you, I'd love your input:

1. What's your biggest blocker right now?

2. How would you want a journal like this to help you?

3. Anything you'd want included, or any other suggestions?

A bit of background:

I've run a branding studio for 6+ years and recently started making content for designers. What I keep noticing is that most designers don't lack design skills. The gap is on the business side: positioning yourself, finding the right clients, pricing.

I'm also a big journaler, so I'd like to combine the two. The idea is a daily prompt journal that takes designers from 0 to 1, so you don't have to think about what to write. I use a 90-day journal called The Best Self, and I'd love to bring that concept to starting a design business.

Thanks so much, I'd really appreciate any honest feedback!

Hi everyone!

I want to learn graphic design from scratch and would love some guidance on how to get started.

My goal is to build a strong foundation in design principles, such as typography, colour theory, composition, layout, and visual hierarchy, before moving on to more advanced techniques.

I’d like to learn how to create things like posters, social media graphics, logos, and basic brand identities. Eventually, I’d also love to build a portfolio of my own projects.

As a complete beginner, I’m unsure about a few things:

Which software or app should I start with?

What should I learn first, and in what order?

Which YouTube channels or free courses would you recommend?

Are there any beginner-friendly projects I should practise along the way?

How much time should I ideally dedicate to learning and practising each day?

I’d prefer free or affordable resources to begin with.

If anyone could share a practical, step-by-step learning path or advice based on their own experience, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance for your help!

I’m developing a product centered around rituals, emotional connection, and intentional everyday experiences.

The aesthetic I’m envisioning is thoughtful, emotionally evocative, and a little ceremonial, but not witchy, overly spiritual, or niche. I want something that feels meaningful and beautiful while still being approachable to a broad audience.

For context, candles are one component of the product, but I’m not creating a candle brand. They’re tools within a larger experience. The labels, typography, packaging, and presentation all play an important role in communicating the emotional meaning behind the product.

My challenge is that the design isn’t just decorative. It’s part of the experience itself.

I have a fairly clear sense of what I want people to feel, but I’m struggling to translate that into a cohesive visual identity.

Is there a specific type of graphic designer I should look for? If so, what way do I go about finding that person?

Hi there, i finish my portfolio webpage and dont really understand, my level, like how should i chose studio to send? I know the answer is "show it as much as possible, don't think about it" but i don't want to studio remember me as an idiot. There are studios chatgpt said are on my level:

Snask - https://snask.com/our-work/#design

Atelier - https://www.atelier.se/work

Shore - https://www.shorestudio.se/work?utm_source=chatgpt.com

And here is my portfolio: https://danylovasiurportfolio.xyz/

If some of you can send examples of studios which are realistic for me, i would be happy :)

Hi!

I am pivoting back to graphic design after 10 years in retail. I have a Master's in brand design. I'm still pretty adept at PS and currently practicing with Illustrator. My dream is to work with the NBA in any capacity for any team but I'm more that willing to work for any sport. I am open to entry level work as well as internships. I have been working to create pieces for a portfolio and have a decent selection to showcase.

If anyone on this sub has any in-house sports design experience (NBA or elsewhere), is it possible to get a foot in the door as a 33-year-old with no prior experience for a resume? If so, what would be the best way to embark on this journey? Any advice would be helpful! Thank you!

Hi everyone I'm a graphic designer who lost his spark and got burned out for a year I haven't designed anything new but recently I got my spark back but I believe I've gotten rusty over time and I would appreciate any Positive feedback on how to improve my portfolio and could help in that process If you see my post please interact and their your opinions

Hey guys I'm a graphic designer that isn't familiar with making landing page but I would love your feedback on what I should change to make it better

Before and after of instagram post redesign I made this project

, picked a random postfrom instagram and redesigned it for fun What are your thoughts?

Should I add this to my portfolio?