Ed Aboyi

    INTRODUCTION Some years ago I made the decision to start making designs professionally to make some "easy money” and that set me on the path to an interesting journey. If you are reading this then I assume that you have also embarked on that journey as well or at least you are considering it. Graphic design is all about communication, that should be at the back of your mind whenever you are creating a piece of design; know that it has to be functional, understandable and of course aesthetic. Getting started you probably don’t have enough money to get some of the best hardware and software just yet so you will need to know what is really necessary for now and then get more later in your career. Now let's get started.   DEVICES USED FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN A computer, a tablet, or even just your mobile phone, all these are viable tools to work with in the 21st century so do not limit yourself. Use what you have now and get the money to upgrade. You have to learn ...

  Hey,  I recently came across this app on Google Play Store, and it immediately stole my heart with its simplicity and efficiency. This app called Photoroom is a must-have for those who use their mobile phones for graphics design or photo editing. The app uses the internet to quickly and accurately remove backgrounds from your photos automatically. Aside from that it also has some other features and can even be used to add a new background to your image. The app also has some templates that can be used by non-graphic designers who need something fast. However, to access most of the templates you would have to upgrade to premium. Photoroom is only 8mb, so you can easily download it and try it out for yourself. How To Remove Backgrounds in Photoroom 1. Search and install the app from Play store or The App Store. 2. Make sure you are connected to the internet when you launch the app. Hit the plus (+) button and open a photo from your gallery. 3. The app will automatically remove...

  Identity  Reusability Brand reputation Attraction   Hey, With so many businesses wanting to get a logo these days it is useful to know why a logo is important to your business and if it is something you actually need to invest in. The truth is not every business may need a logo but if you are ambitious enough and picture your business going places then you might want to invest in a good logo design. However, many people don't really understand what a logo does for their business which makes it difficult for them to justify the pricing of logos by graphic designers. In this article I intend to share with you some of the reasons why a logo is an important investment for your business. The points I'll be discussing here are knowledge I've gathered from over four years of working as a graphic designer and from other more experienced designers as well.    Identity A good logo design helps to put a face to your business and helps people to identify your brand easily...