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The 10 Biggest Graphic Design Mistakes You Can Make in Your Marketing Pieces 1. Overuse of Color The overuse of color does a disservice to readers who print white papers on inkjet printers. Avoid solid-colored backgrounds behind the text. Such pages can cost several dollars each in ink supplies. In addition, bright colors can create distractions that make adjacent text hard to read. Finally, text set in color is often harder to read than black text against a plain white background 2. Missing Page Numbers Many white papers lack page numbers. But readers depend on page numbers to track their progress through a publication. They also rely on page numbers to refer back to previously read information 3. Long Lines of Type Many white papers are hard to read because the text extends in an unbroken line across the page, from the left-hand margin to the right-hand margin. But long lines of type are difficult and tiresome to read. In addition, the resulting left and right margins are...

9 Easy Ways To Teach Yourself Graphic Design As a graphic designer, you will never run out of design needs. From social media graphics, blog posts, content upgrades, product packaging... design is a necessity for all new businesses. Hiring a designer for each element can get expensive, fast. Wouldn't it be easier if you could create a few of these design elements on your own? In this blog post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know to teach yourself graphic design.  From researching design history to learning the terminology to jumping in and designing your first project, you'll walk away with the perfect game plan to jump-start your new creative venture *Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Any commission I earn comes at no additional cost to you. And of course, I never recommend tools that I don’t use and love. Promise. 1 | RESEARCH DESIGN HISTORY  keep researching...