With so many applications and websites on the market, logo making has become more accessible than ever. What used to cost hundreds of dollars to a designer can now be done independently for the price of a monthly/annual subscription—and in some cases, for free. You may be wondering if logo making is still a profitable business for designers who have made their livelihood from this industry.

Logo-making can still be profitable for designers. In fact, the logo-making industry in the U.S. is estimated at $3 million, according to some reports. Most small businesses are willing to hand over upward of $500 for a logo design.

So, how are designers holding their ground amid the wave of do-it-yourself platforms? The growing competition between small businesses and large corporations fuels owners to seek out professionals with experience and know-how to design a unique logo that will set them apart and create a lasting impression. Keep reading to find out how designers make a living from logo making.

How Can You Make a Profit Off of Logo Making?

Turning a profit in any business isn’t just about having a good product. You can have the best product or service for a particular demographic and still struggle with successfully making a living. Success in any industry, especially design, is about creating a perfect storm of circumstances to entice your desired clientele.

Here are the perfect storm factors that every logo designer needs to consider to turn a profit effectively:

1. Understanding Your Client
2. Assessing Your Skills and Quality of Work
3. Determining Your Price
4. Going the Extra Mile

Let’s delve into these four factors to understand how a designer is able to be productive in today’s logo-making market.

1. Understanding Your Client

Businesses of all different industries share at least one common thread, logos that are synonymous with their business name. It’s a visual representation of their goods and services and can sometimes be the very thing clients recall, even before the business name. Creating a logo for various industries isn’t a copy-and-paste job; it requires research.

Designers need to educate themselves on the industry of their client’s business, then take it a step further and learn about the targeted demographic of that business. The primary goal of a logo is to intrigue and entice potential customers to your client’s business, so you need to know what they find appealing, what their concerns and problems are, and how your client’s business offers solutions. Then they can create a design that perfectly encompasses all of those aspects.

If you’re a designer, you should also consider a client’s budget when quoting them a price— this is part of understanding your client. You don’t want to miss out on a job because you quoted a fee beyond the business’s means. On the flip side, you don’t want to lowball your quote for a high-budget client and lose money. To ensure you’re quoting correctly, research the company’s annual revenues via their website.

2. Assessing Your Skills and Quality of Work

Part of being successful at making a living from logo making is assessing your skill level and quality of work on a rotating basis. Logos are part of marketing, and marketing is an ever-evolving industry heavily reliant on market trends. You may have a degree in design, but you also need a diverse portfolio to sell yourself to your client.

You can make yourself more appealing to a client if you educate yourself in advertising and marketing to offer effective logo design ideas based on the elements described under “Understanding Your Client.” With continued education in design innovations and applications, you can also stay ahead of the curve. You’ll get passed up if you dig your heels in methods and applications that were popular in college but are losing their relevance in the current industry.

3. Determining Your Price

Now that you’ve looked at your potential client and your own skill level, you can determine your fair price. Often, a fee is predicated on education and level of experience. The more experience you have, the higher your price and the more likely you are to attract high-budget clients.

High-budget clients may not come straight out of design school or an internship at a firm. Typically, that clientele will come with time and experience, so don’t begrudge small-budget clients if you’re just starting out. They will provide you with the diverse portfolio you will need to attract the big fish.

Always seek to have a diverse base of small-budget and high-budget clients. You never know when there may be a lag in a season, and you might find yourself relying heavily on one type of client to get you through. Be open to adjusting your price based on the client’s profit and budget.

4. Going the Extra Mile

Nowadays, it may not be enough to offer just a logo design to win over a client, so you may need to sweeten the deal with an added incentive. Added services don’t have to be outside of the scope of your job description either. If you do market research for your client to create their logo design, you can use that information to assist your client with branding.

Here are a few ideas of added services you can provide potential clients:

• Brand Guidelines
• Brand Strategy and Identity
• Multiple Revisions
• High-Quality Mockup Designs

These incentives could be the difference between getting hired and getting passed up for another designer— it’s just a matter of repurposing the work you’ve already done.

Conclusion

If you want to get into logo making as a potential career and have no education in design, start small and grow your skills. If jumping into an application like Photoshop or Illustrator is too intimidating, placeit.net has professional logo templates that come with full commercial usage rights, so you can sell them to paying clients. Logo design doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect, and you can hone your skills over time and increase your clientele with experience.

Graphics tablets come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Some have top-of-the-line features, while others are more minimal. The two main differences are whether or not a drawing tablet has a screen or not. Screenless tablets are significantly cheaper than their screened counterparts, which makes them ideal considerations for someone on a stringent budget.

It can be awkward to use a drawing tablet without a screen at first, but it becomes easier in time. How difficult it is, is up to the individual, though they are typically considered more of a pain than their screened counterparts.

While it all comes down to how accustomed someone is with using a particular tablet, most can agree that at least learning how to can be a bit of an awkward pain. Thankfully, with enough practice, that initial awkwardness can cease to be an issue. Keep reading to learn more.

Is It Hard to Use a Screenless Tablet?

For the most part, it comes down to individual preference and budget when it comes to a drawing tablet. What might be difficult for one person might not be difficult for someone else. However, most digital artists will agree that a tablet without a screen is at least more awkward to use if not downright difficult.

This is entirely due to the fact that the actions and the viewable effects are not happening in the same place. When drawing traditionally, the utensil clearly makes the marks. When drawing on a tablet with a screen, the same effect happens even if technically the stylus isn’t actually making marks of its own. For a screenless, these things are happening in two very different locations which can at least be uncomfortable.

Does It Feel Unnatural to Use a Screenless Tablet?

Most digital artists do prefer using a screened tablet if only for the sole reasoning that it feels more natural. With a screenless tablet, the artist has to look up at a computer screen while drawing somewhere else entirely which isn’t what they are accustomed to. Take writing or drawing traditionally as an example of how it usually feels. The utensil can be watched, and the marks appear right where it’s placed.

That isn’t so with a screened tablet, so it tends to feel awkward at least when just starting out. Depending on other personal factors, it can even be downright impossible. With enough practice though, it can become second nature and some artists even prefer using them after a time.

Pros and Cons of a Screenless Drawing Tablet

As with anything, there are some perks and drawbacks to using a screenless drawing tablet. While everyone is different, there are a few points that are indisputable about screenless tablets themselves. For some, the pros will outweigh any cons to the tablet. Neither screened nor screenless tablets are perfect, but they each have their own set of quirks and points. This could in turn help to decide whether or not the initial difficulty and transition phase is worth it.

The pros and cons of screenless drawing tablets include:

Pros	Cons
– More size options – Extremely portable – Cost efficient – Lightweight – Only one cable needed – Few accessories needed – Fewer bells and whistles – Easier to jump into – Extremely durable – Longevity	– Steep learning curve – Awkward feeling to use – Fewer accessories – Fewer functions – Can’t be wireless – The biggest have screens – Not great for professionals – Slower improvement – Less intuitive – Scratches still can cause issues

The best use for a screenless drawing tablet is for someone just testing out the waters for digital drawing. This gives a cheaper solution than an expensive screened tablet, especially if they’re not even sure they’re going to want to commit to the activity. It’s also a great choice for someone who wants varied screen sizes and more portability, as they have more options available than their counterparts.

Conclusion

Screenless tablets get a pretty bad reputation in the digital art community, and that’s mostly due to how unnatural and awkward they are to use at first. However, everyone is different so what is awkward and difficult to use for one person might be a preferred breeze for another.

These tablets are cheap options that can open up a massive world for an aspiring digital artist, but with that comes a steep learning curve. The good news is that with enough practice, that initial difficulty be overcome. Depending on the person, that can take a few hours or a few years, but it will come.

If you are a graphic designer, chances are that you have used CorelDraw. It is a great program that can be used for many projects, including creating logos, brochures, invitations, or anything involving vector designing and 2D designs. It is a program that has stood the test of time, having been created in 1989. However, as with any other program, some aspects of it are frustrating to users

An issue that many users come across is CorelDraw may lag or crash frequently. If you are in the middle of a project and have not had the chance to save it, this can be infuriating. However, there is a way to deal with this issue. Deleting these files regularly will help CorelDraw to be smooth and efficient. Read on to find out the 7 steps in how to delete these files.

How Do I Delete CorelDraw Temp Files?

If you find that your CorelDraw keeps shutting down or is sluggish, and you want it to start working smoothly again, take the following steps to delete the temp files:

1. First, make sure that all the windows are closed. If you happen to have any temporary files open, they will not get deleted when you give the command.
2. Once, you are sure all the windows are closed, press both the Windows key and the R button at the same time. There are two Windows keys. One is located on the bottom of the keyboard to the left of the space bar between the buttons labeled “Alt” and “Ctrl”. The other Windows key is located on the bottom of the keyboard to the right of the space bar and the Alt key on that side. A new window should come up.
3. In the new window type the following: %tmp%. There will be a space to type it in a box to the right of “Open” near the bottom of the window.
4. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window. The list of temporary files should now come up.
5. Select the files you want to get rid of. You can select individual ones that want to delete. However, if you want to get rid of all of them to delete, press the Ctrl button and the A button at the same time.
6. Delete the files. As soon as you have pressed Ctrl and A buttons, a delete button will come up. Press it, and the files should now be moved to the Recycle Bin folder. Close the temporary files and go into the Recycle Bin, to delete the files permanently.

If you did not close out any windows before starting the process, at this point a message will pop up saying that a file is in use or open. You can still go ahead with the process by checking the box next to the option that says, “Do this for all items”, then clicking the button labeled, “Skip.” This will send the temporary files to the recycle bin folder on your desktop, same as in step 6.

You will want to empty this folder as well, just to make sure the job is done thoroughly and to ensure that the lagging does not continue. To do so, right click with your mouse. A drop-down menu will appear. Select “Empty Recycle Bin” and all the files should be permanently deleted.

What Should I Do If CorelDraw is Still Lagging?

If you have tried the above and it is still freezing or crashing, then it may be an issue with your operating system or other things in use and not with CorelDraw. To see what may be going on, take the following steps:

1. Click the start button. Once the menu has opened up select “Run” and another window will pop up.
2. Type MSCONFIG into the area provided. A box labeled “System Configuration Utility” will appear with a dialogue box.
3. In the dialogue box, locate the tab labeled “Startup” and click it. In this tab click on the button labeled “Disable all”.
4. Click on another tab labeled “Services”. There will be different boxes for you to check. Choose the one that says, “Hide All Microsoft Services” then click “Disable All”.
5. Next, click the “OK” button to confirm. Restart the computer.
6. Once the computer has restarted, get back into CorelDraw. Try to go back to the same point you were when the crashes or lagging occurred.

If everything is working properly, then it is time to use a process of elimination to determine what program may have been causing the issue. To do this, go back into the services tab where all the Microsoft services are listed. Add one in at a time, restarting your computer each time and going back into CorelDraw to see if the same lags or crashes occur.

This may take a while, especially if it is only one background program that you never paid attention to causing the issue but will save you time in the long run.

Conclusion

CorelDraw has been a trusted program over 30 years for creating 2D images on everything from invitations to brochures to posters. Sometimes, the program will crash or lag, making it difficult to get your work done. However, there are a couple ways to fix this and minimize the frustration. First, is to delete the temporary files in CorelDraw that may have piled up and are “clogging the system. Second, is to do a misconfiguration.

To delete the temporary files, press the Ctrl button and the R button at the same time, type %tmp%, click Ctrl and A, and delete the files. Make sure to clear out your Recycle bin as well. To do a misconfiguration, click Start, type MSCONFIG, click “Startup” then “Disable All”. Then click on “Services”, check “Hide All Microsoft Devices, click “Okay” and restart your computer. Through process of elimination figure out which one of the programs was the issue.

Starting a successful YouTube channel requires creativity and hard work. While the finished product may look glamorous and exciting to viewers, it takes creators hours in the double digits to brainstorm, film, edit, and post. Not to mention ensuring all content is either one hundred percent original, copyright-free, or properly licensed for use. With so many stock photo websites like Unsplash, knowing what can and cannot be used on YouTube can be challenging.

Yes, you can use Unsplash images on YouTube, but there are some restrictions. According to YouTube, as long as the images don’t violate Community Guidelines and you have the authorization to use them, whether by license or copyright, you can use them on the platform in your videos or thumbnails.

Now, the reason Unsplash content is usable on platforms like YouTube is because of the license of their images stated on their website. Let’s look into the details of the license and what it means for content creators, as well as a deeper look into YouTube’s Community Guidelines.

What Permissions does Unsplash’s Image License Allow?

Unsplash is a website that contains royalty-free and stock images that can be used for free. However, just because an image is free, it does not mean that you can use it in any way you’d like. You have to know the license agreement for the website or individual photographer and if it pertains to all images housed on their site.

According to Unsplash, they grant their users with “irrevocable, nonexclusive, worldwide copyright license to download, copy, modify, distribute, perform and use photos from Unsplash for free, including for commercial purposes, without permission from or attributing the photographer or Unsplash.”

The license means any user can use an Unsplash image in their YouTube video or their thumbnail without crediting the photographer or Unsplash and without paying a fee, even if they make money off of the video that includes the Unsplash content. Before you jump on the site and download hundreds of images for your library, there are a few restrictions you should become acquainted with first.

Is there Anything You are Not Permitted to Do With Unsplash Images?

Unsplash’s images seem like a virtual free-for-all and can be used in almost any context. That does not mean there are no exceptions to the copyright license the site gives you. If these exceptions are not adhered to by users, Unsplash has the legal right to take action on behalf of themselves and their photographers.

Unsplash names two exceptions to copyright on their site, and one of them should concern you as a content creator on YouTube:

• You can not sell photos without significant modifications.
• You can not compile Unsplash images to create a similar or competing service.

If you need any clarification on the second restriction, it just means that you can’t use their content to create your own stock image website. The first restriction can be a bit tricky when it comes to something many YouTube creators sell, merchandise. So, if you use an unaltered image from Unsplash in your video and a subscriber comments that they loved the photo, you can not print a thousand copies of that image as is and sell it to your subscribers.

It is not clear if it’s just prints of the photo or if slapping the image on a tote bag or sweatshirt would qualify, but it would be best not to dance that line. If you like a photo from Unsplash, your best bet is to use it as inspiration to create an original image or heavily alter the original image.

Are There Any Unlisted Restrictions on Using Unsplash Images?

Thousands of images may come with no restrictions beyond what is stated on Unsplash’s website, but using certain images on the site may be a gamble. The fact is that photographers cannot provide rights for certain content in their photographs if they have not collected them.

Here are a few examples of several rights a photographer may not have gotten releases for:

• Property Rights
• Model Rights
• Copyright
• Trademark

So, suppose the photo you use has an identifiable person in it. In that case, that model has to sign a release to the photographer or Unsplash for that photo to be used— the same goes for property owned by anyone other than the photographer.

You might be shocked to know that Unsplash does not validate the collection of these releases from the photographers who upload their images to the site— they are working under an honor system. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the law. Luckily, there are sites that have YouTube thumbnail templates and other graphics you can use for your channel, without worry, like placeit.net.

YouTube’s Community Guidelines

Other than the issue of copyright, licensing, and proper releases to use Unsplash photos, you have YouTube’s community guidelines that should concern you. These guidelines are set in place for everyone to feel safe and welcomed in the YouTube community.

YouTube’s Community Guidelines are extensive and require a thorough read, regardless of whether you think your content wouldn’t violate these guidelines. They fall under five main categories and span over twenty-two subjects, including:

• Spam & Deceptive Practices (Impersonation, Fake Engagement, External Links, etc.)
• Sensitive Content (Child Safety, Nudity and Sexual Content, Suicide and Self-Harm, etc.)
• Violent or Dangerous Content (Hate Speech, Harassment and Cyberbullying, Violent or Graphic Content, etc.)
• Regulated Goods (Firearms, Sale of illegal or regulated goods and services)
• Misinformation (Election Misinformation, Vaccination Misinformation, etc.)

Any violation of these guidelines could result in a video being taken down and a warning or strike being given to the creator. Three strikes within a 90-day period could result in the termination of the creator’s YouTube channel.

Conclusion

The safest approach for using free and royalty-free images on YouTube is to make sure that the site you’re obtaining them from has done its due diligence in ensuring its photographers have obtained all the necessary releases for their licensing to be airtight. Unsplash is a great resource for royalty-free images to use on YouTube, but our personal favorite remains Placeit because of their YouTube thumbnail templates.

There is no denying that Wacom offers a wide range of products that can help creators bring their visions to life. However, it is equally accepted that Wacom accessories crash at a frustratingly high rate. So what do you do if your Wacom pen disconnects in the middle of an important design project?

As one of the many digital creators who use a Wacom pen, we have quite a bit of experience troubleshooting connectivity issues. Keep reading to learn the 6 things you need to know about fixing a Wacom pen that keeps disconnecting!

1. Make Sure All Wacom Pen Drivers Are Up-to-Date

Unfortunately, Wacom drivers give many creators all kinds of fits.

As such, if you have a Wacom pen that keeps disconnecting, it is likely that your driver is not updated to the latest version. 

Wacom releases updates with regularity, so even if you feel like you just updated your Wacom drivers, there may actually be a more recent version available. Be aware that Wacom products are not native to your computer or tablet, so you may have to manually initiate driver updates.

It is also worth mentioning that your Wacom drivers might not be compatible with the latest drivers installed on your device. Therefore, whether you are using macOS or Windows, you should take a look at when your device settings were last updated.

If you notice that a device update coincides with your Wacom pen starting to give you trouble, you may actually need to revert to an earlier version of your device drivers until Wacom can release an update of their own that fixes the bug. 

2. Check the Wacom Pen Settings

If you are a digital creator, it is highly likely that you use a plethora of design programs.

If this is the case, your pen settings that were ideal for one program may not be functional for the another.

Therefore, you should go into your Wacom pen settings to make sure that they are configured to function with the application you are currently trying to use. 

It is also worthwhile to check the general settings for pressure sensitivity. Even if the stylus is connected, it may not register an input if you are using too much or too little pressure based on the selected settings. 

3. Restart the Wacom Pen and Device

When you are installing driver updates on either your device or Wacom pen, you will likely be prompted to restart both to complete the update.

However, restarting your stylus and device may be a solution to your connectivity problems even if a driver update is not necessary.

There are several reasons why an up-to-date, fully functioning Wacom pen may lose its connection with its screen and need a restart or reset to get back in action:

• The stylus got out of range – maybe you had to run outside to your car and took your Wacom pen with you (it happens!)
• Prolonged periods of inactivity – maybe you got sidetracked by another project for a couple of hours and the pen or your tablet went to sleep and the connection was lost
• You used the pen with another application – as mentioned, you may need to adjust your pen settings when switching between applications. However, you may also need to simply reset the connection to your device

Performing a restart is a simple way to refresh an interrupted connection, but you may also be able to manage it via the connected devices tab on your task ribbon. 

4. Check the Power

It may seem obvious, but you can never overlook insufficient power as a root cause of technological issues.

Wacom stylus devices do not require batteries. 

Depending on the type of pen you are using, you may need to hook it up to a USB port to properly charge.

However, most of the advanced Wacom pens are charged via electromagnetic resonance. If it is not coupling properly with its power source, then it is possible that lack of power is causing your pen to disconnect. 

5. Clean Your Wacom Pen and Tablet

It is critical that you regularly clean your Wacom pen and tablet.

Dust, dirt, and other debris can accumulate under the pen nib and on the surface of the screen, impeding the connection and preventing the stylus from working properly.

While regular cleaning is essential, you must be gentle when cleaning the delicate pen nib.  Lightly dampen a microfiber cloth and add a trace amount of soap, staying away from alcohol or other harsh cleaning chemicals. Carefully remove the pen nib and wipe away built up debris. 

For the Wacom screen, simply use the same microfiber cloth and wipe in a circular motion until the screen is clear, applying minimal pressure. 

6. Replace Your Wacom Pen Nib

Not only will a degraded pen nib lead to some connectivity issues, but it can also scratch your device screen and permanently mar image display.

Wacom recommends replacing the pen nib when it gets down to 1mm or anytime a sharp edge is revealed. However, this will vary between artists based on how much they use their stylus and the amount of pressure used during creation.

Your Wacom pen likely comes with spare nibs, but replacements can be easily purchased online. As with cleaning the pen nib, it is important to be careful when performing a nib replacement, as too much pressure can permanently damage the stylus.

If you are inexperienced in replacing your pen nibs, it is always best to use the included nib removal tool to ensure that you don’t do any damage. 

Use These 6 Steps To Keep Your Wacom Pen From Disconnecting

Although Wacom has a wide variety of styluses that can help graphic artists fulfill their visions digitally, there is no denying that the rate at which Wacom pens disconnect is a bit frustrating.

If a disconnecting Wacom pen is causing hiccups in your creation schedule, use any of the 6 troubleshooting tips listed above to remedy the situation and get back to designing today!

If you’re looking to create photos or digital art you’ve undoubtedly heard of the software Affinity Photo and Corel Painter. Both are known for their excellent features when it comes to editing photos and creating digital pieces. Still, which one is actually better? Which software has more features? 

Affinity Photo is generally considered better than Corel Painter. The user interface is easier to get a handle on and its features are more comparable with mainstream options like Photoshop. Still, Corel Painter is loaded with its own features and has won awards for its quality as well. 

If you’re trying to decide between getting Affinity Photo or Corel Painter, but you’re not sure which one is better, this is for you. In our guide below we will break down the pros and cons of each software before addressing the question of which one is better. By the end of this article you should have a much better idea of which is right for you. So let’s jump right in!

Pros and Cons of Affinity Photo

Every software–no matter how good or bad–has its pros and cons. Affinity photo is no different. While there are plenty of reasons to use it there are a few to be weary of as well. 

Below we’ve broken down the pros and cons of Affinity photo so you can get a better idea of if it is the right photo editing software for you: 

Pros of Affinity Photo

The following pros will let you know why Affinity Photo might be the right software for you: 

• Loaded with features: Affinity pro is loaded with features for digital art and editing images that can compete with Photoshop itself. This is one of the reasons why Affinity is one of the most common alternatives to date.  
• No subscription needed: Unlike other software like Photoshop that requires a subscription to use, Affinity Photo pro is not subscription based. Instead, you can either use the free trial or do a one time purchase and then own it forever. In a world where more and more design/editing programs require monthly payments, it’s refreshing.
• Better reviews: Affinity Photo tends to get better reviews from customers than Corel Painter. 
• User interface: The user interface is easy to use and can be adjusted to your liking. You can decide which panels are displayed and where so you have everything you need at your fingertips. 

There are plenty of good reasons to use Affinity pro. Not only is it one of the best alternatives to Photoshop, but it’s just a great software on its own as well. 

Cons of Affinity Photo

While Affinity Photo is a great software it does come with its downsides. 

Below we’ve outlined the cons of Affinity Photo so you know what to watch out for when picking the software for you: 

• Difficulty importing Photoshop brushes: While Photoshop brushes can be used with Affinity it can’t import dynamic brush qualities. 
• Requires a subscription: Unlike Corel Painter, you can’t just buy Affinity right out. You have to use the subscription based model–meaning you never truly own it. 
• Limited plugin support: Affinity Photo doesn’t have plugin support for Designer. This can be a blow to those who use Designer for their graphic design projects. 

While there are downsides to Affinity, it’s still one of the best software available for graphic design and photo editing. Now let’s check out Corel Painter. 

Pros and Cons of Corel Painter

Like Affinity Photo, Corel Painter also has its own upsides and downsides. While it is an excellent software for certain design and photo editing capabilities it has its limitations.

Below we’ve broken down the pros and cons of Corel Painter so you can know if its the right software for you: 

Pros of Corel Painter

Corel Painter has been making a name for itself as one of the most robust design/editing software available. 

The follow pros should show you why Corel Painter might just be the right software for your graphic design needs: 

• Great for photos or painting: Corel painter is great for all of your needs, ranging from photo editing to painting. 
• Award Winning: Corel Painter has won multiple awards including “the best digital art software for creatives in 2020.” 
• No subscription required: With Corel Painter you can actually own the software. You just make a one time payment and it’s all yours. To a lot of people this is far more convenient than Affinity’s subscription model. 

While Corel Painter may not have all the bells and whistles of Affinity, it’s still an excellent award winning software that should be seriously considered by anyone into graphic design. 

Cons of Corel Painter

The following cons of Corel Painter should help you decide whether or not you will enjoy using this software: 

• Not as many features as Affinity: Corel Painter doesn’t have quite as many features as Affinity. 
• Not as well reviewed: When it comes to those who use each software, Affinity gets far better reviews than Corel Painter. 

Corel Painter does have its downsides, still, it’s beloved by legions of graphic designers who use it because of the features it does have. 

Is Corel Painter Good for Editing Photos?

We all know that Corel Painter can be used to create fantastic drawings, paintings and designs. Still, if you’re looking to use it as an alternative to Affinity Photo, you’ll need to know if it is actually good for editing photos as well. 

Fortunately, along with its drawing and painting tools, Corel Painter comes equipped with excellent photo editing capabilities.

So Really, is Affinity Photo Better Than Corel Painter?

Now that we’ve seen the pros and cons of each software it’s time to answer the question of which one is truly better. 

At the end of the day, Affinity Photo comes out on top when you compare it with Corel Painter. It has a better user interface, more features and greater compatibility. Still, Corel Painter packs its own punch and can be bought outright instead of getting locked into a subscription. Which one sounds better to you?  

Logos play a significant role in building a business’s image and credibility in the modern commercial world. As such, it’s paramount to have a unique logo that conveys the nature of your business. You can choose to design a logo yourself if you have the time and experience or hire a freelancer with a proven track record from platforms like Fiverr, but many have wondered whether it’s worth using this platform.

Fiverr is a great place to have your logo designed because you can find experienced designers at affordable rates. The platform is rigorous on freelancers, and they’re very keen on quality work. It also has over 7,000 graphics designers offering their services, with many getting thousands of reviews. However, there are other good options for logo creation as well.

That’s not all, as you still need to know how much you should spend on Fiverr logos, why you should hire Fiverr logo freelancers, and tips to get the best logo freelancers, which you will learn if you read on.

Is Fiverr Good for Logos?

Any business planning to succeed in modern world needs to stand out from competitors and clarify its mission statement. A logo can help solve half of this problem, with the other half left to product and service quality. As a rule of thumb, a logo should be simple and have enough information to let potential customers know the nature of your business.

You can create these logos if you have graphics designing skills and time on your hands, or you can hire someone else to handle this for a small fee. Many businesses choose the latter, and Fiverr is commonplace to seek such freelancers. Some reasons why companies prefer hiring freelancers from Fiverr include:

• Professional work – freelancers at Fiverr are known to produce high-quality work, especially designing logos.
• Very affordable – if cost is your concern, then Fiverr is a great place to start, as many freelancers charge less.
• Strict marketplace – Fiverr emphasizes on quality and timely work, and quickly kicks out any freelancer that produces substandard work.
• Many Freelancers – you’ll have over 7,000 professional freelancers ready to take on your logo designing task. Most of them have thousands of ratings that prove their credibility.

Whether you’re starting a new business or remodeling an existing one, Fiverr is the best place to find logos designers that can deliver quality work without too much financial burden.

How Much Should you Spend on a Fiverr Logo?

Most Fiverr logo designers charge between $30 and $50 for a single logo. They also offer several revisions, but you might pay extra if you need more work done on the logo. You can also pay an extra $10 to deliver the logo within 24 hours. However, some top-rated freelancers charge $200 or more for a single logo.

The type of logo and the amount of details you want on them determines the cost. A simple one-letter or symbol logo could cost you around $30. You might need to pay extra if you want a few details added, like your business name.

If you want high-end logos from proven freelancers who have worked with bigger brands, you might have to pay more, with figures as high as $500. The total cost will depend on your budget, the type of logo you need, and the freelancer you choose.

Why Should you Hire Fiverr Logo Freelancers?

Over the years, Fiverr has built a strong reputation, making it a to-go place for anyone who needs to outsource simple tasks. However, there are some concerns regarding the quality of work produced, prompting some businesses to hesitate to hire a logo freelancer from the platform. Here are several reasons why you need to hire a Fiverr logo freelancer:

• Original Artwork – A business should strive to build a unique image and ‘personality,’ starting with a logo. Fiverr logo designers will come up with original artwork based on the information and resources you’ve provided them. With Fiverr freelancers, you’re guaranteed original artwork not available anywhere else. You’ll find the customer support very responsive and helpful if you don’t like the logo.
• Experience – Most freelancers on Fiverr have built careers around designing logos for businesses. The repetition process has harnessed their experience, allowing them to work on simple and complex projects. They can work with little information, and you should expect them to over-deliver in most cases.
• Turnaround Time – Deadlines are crucial to any business, especially when starting up or rebranding. You should expect your logo ready upon the agreed time. Freelancers will often communicate if there’re any delays.
• Cost-Effective – Paying around $50 for a business logo was once considered unrealistic, but Fiverr has made this possible. It’s the best platform if you’re operating within a strict budget.
• Reduced Workload – Outsourcing simpler tasks like logo designing leaves you with enough time to focus on other vital projects.

Tips to Get the Best Fiverr Logo Freelancers

Although Fiverr’s search capability is helpful in finding freelancers for your particular project, the results from these searches are always massive, with hundreds of freelancers presented at once. It’s hard to choose from such a list, and narrowing it down is often the best idea. You need the right tips to point you toward suitable logo designing freelancers, and they include:

• Choose top-rated – their work speaks for them, and you should hire them if you need quality work. Also, consider ‘Rising Talent.’
• Consider the cost – weigh your budget and choose freelancers that fall within a comfortable range.
• Check previous reviews – look at what other clients have said about a freelancer and how they’ve rated their work.
• Communicate your ideas – let a freelancer know what you need and check their feedback. Suitable freelancers will add to your thoughts.

Outro

Fiverr is an excellent marketplace for anyone looking to outsource simpler tasks like logo designing. You’ll get original artwork, stay within a budget, get your work done on time, and tap into the experienced labor force. With over 7,000 freelancers offering graphic designing services, you’ll always find the type of logo you need.

For those of you seeking an alternative, consider using Placeit’s logo maker. It’s a template based design website that allows you to customize your own logo, download it instantly for only a few dollars, and get full rights to use the logo anywhere you’d like!

Drawing can be anything from a hobby to a source of income. It’s not something that’s hard to pick up, but it takes a lot of time and effort to be able to develop those skills into something the artist can be proud of. For every artist who has one good drawing, they have thousands upon thousands of failures and countless hours of effort put into it that nobody ever sees.

Some people prefer drawing traditionally, while others prefer digital. It depends on the person whether or not drawing digitally is easier than traditional, as well as their experience with each.

Everyone is different. Their personal preferences and unique skillsets are going to be different from everyone around them, even if the style ends up similar. How easy or difficult something is also happens to be subjective. However, for a new artist, it can be tempting to try and find the easiest method of doing things in order to rapidly increase their skills. Keep reading to learn more.

Is Drawing Digitally Easier?

Someone who has just started using a digital media is going to have a far harder time with it than someone who has been honing those skills for decades. Though there is one thing that digital drawing will have over traditional media every time, and that’s the ability to Undo.

While traditional drawings have erasers, accidentally pressing too hard can leave irreversible marks or dents on the surface. A simple Undo command, typically ctrl+z or cmd+z, removes it entirely without evidence of it ever being there.

Does Drawing Digitally Cost a Lot?

Like any other form of art, digital drawing can be extremely cheap or extremely expensive. It all depends on the tools being used. The nicest graphics tablets, accessories, drawing suites, and other tools are definitely going to wrack up a pretty penny. However, these top-of-the-line things really do not have to happen. They’re not even always the only way to go about getting suitable results either.

Plenty of artists use freeware programs and tools such as the following to draw digitally:

• GIMP
• MS Paint
• Paint.Net
• Old versions of Photoshop
• Inkscape
• Krita
• Free limited versions of various other programs

Some artists will use their mouse or trackpad to make their art, while others use graphics tablets. It all depends on personal preference, budget, skill, and whatever is on hand. It can cost anything from nothing to a few thousands depending on the combination of tools used.

Do More Expensive Tools Make Drawing Digitally Easier?

It depends on the program and the tools themselves to determine whether or not the tools are going to make anything easier. Some of the most expensive programs are not as easy to customize or maneuver for someone than their cheaper counterparts, or don’t have specific functions. Chances are that any program with layers is going to be easier to use than MS Paint, but that’s only if the user takes the time to learn the program. Some of these have steep learning curves!

The only thing that truly makes drawing digitally easier is going through the effort to practice. Art takes a lot of practice no matter the medium. It will get easier as time goes on, and that time is going to be different for everyone. While someone might take to it like a moth to a flame, others might take years to get something they like out of it.

Pros and Cons of Drawing Digitally Rather than Traditionally

Whether or not drawing digitally is easier depends on personal preference and skill. However, these skills need to be nurtured and tried out before the decision can be made. Not to mention, this can be fluid and change as skills are developed.

Therefore, here are a few pros and cons to drawing digitally rather than traditionally:

Pros	Cons
Undo is a savior	Perfectionism is easy to fall into
Brighter and more solid colors are available	Easy to lose due to forgetting to save, crashes, or corruption of the file
Simple to make neat and clean	Steep learning curve for the programs
No physical waste	Pressure to always have the best tech

Some people even like to do a mix of the two, such as drawing the sketch first and then converting to digital. There is no right or wrong way to do art, just like there’s no definitive answer as to whether or not digital art is easier than traditional.

Conclusion

Drawing digitally has really taken off in the last few decades. It’s easy to get pulled in by the vibrant colors and the savior that is Undo. With that comes the assumption that digital art is easier than traditional as it has that buffer. However, it is a skill that has to be developed with countless hours of practice either way. In the end, it comes down to personal preference and skill as to which is easier to do, digital drawing or traditional.

As an online content creator, you may be constantly on the lookout for reliable sources of good digital content such as images, graphics, or audio and video clips. Chances are you’ve come across Envato Elements and are curious whether it’s safe to use that content in your work.

Envato Elements is a safe and legitimate source of digital assets. As part of Envato, a well-respected tech company and certified B-Corporation in Australia, Envato Elements provides access to licensed and curated digital material.

Those who work online extensively know you can never be too careful about getting material from reliable sources. Read on if you want to know all about the safety of using Envato Elements.

How Safe is Envato Elements?

Been a graphic designer for a very long time? You’ve probably heard horror stories. Stories about designers who produced a product only to discover that an image or video clip they downloaded was copyright protected or infected with a virus. These simple mishaps can cause thousands of dollars in lawsuits or software/hardware cleanup.

Enter Envato Elements. As a crowd-sourcing hotspot, it’s a clearinghouse for graphic artists around the world to upload original content which is then available for millions of consumers across the globe. With so many creators and users vying for a place at the table, Envato Elements had the potential to turn into an online safety and copyright nightmare. 

Fortunately for graphic artists and consumers everywhere, that is not the case. Since its founding in 2019, parent company Envato has taken great pains to offer quality digital content in a legally and ethically safe environment. 

Envato is a Certified B-Corporation

Envato Elements benefits from the fact that Envato has been certified as a B-Corporation since June 2020. To become a B-Corp, a company must “demonstrate high social and environmental performance,” make a “legal commitment” to be accountable to all stakeholders, and offer transparency through public access to the company’s performance as compared to B-Corp standards.

With Envato Elements, a product of a B-Corporation, you, as a designer or user, can be confident that the assets you put in or get out of the platform “ are comprehensive, on-trend, diverse and engaging.” And safe.

Envato Elements is a Subscription Service

When there is so much online that can be downloaded for free, you might wonder why you would choose a subscription service like Envato Elements. After all, free is best, right? Well, not always.

With free downloads can come spyware, viruses, and other internet security issues. In the long run, that can cost you money. The fact that Envato Elements is a subscription service provides protection for its creative artists who add to the content as well as customers who use that content.

Monthly fees are reasonably priced. The company is large enough to offer safe and secure payment methods with major credit cards or PayPal, and even a Level 1 PCI-compliant option. Envato Elements offers a variety of user levels.

• Individual users
• Students
• Teams: groups of 5 or less
• Enterprise: groups of 6 or more 

Customers also feel safer knowing that they are not locked into a time-constrained contract. Actually, you don’t need a contract to use Envato Elements at all. A 7-day free trial period and the ‘Cancel At Any Time’ policy help reassure users that Envato is a safe and legitimate place to find the digital assets they need.

Simple Licensing Protects Everyone

Sometimes complying with copyright laws can be tricky. It’s not always obvious that a particular image you find is really available to use and you may have to keep looking if you’re not sure – or risk a copyright violation.

Artists and digital content creators face the reverse side of this. Protecting their original work and ensuring fair payment for it online can be difficult.

Here is where Envato Elements shines. Their simple licensing policies protect everyone and provide a safe environment to share digital content. Let’s take a look.

• Single license allows for broad commercial use
• Downloaded items are granted an ongoing license for one specified use
• Envato is clear on how on items can be used
• Even if you unsubscribe, the license covers any existing uses of an Envato Elements item

What Are Some Other Safe Envato Products?

Besides Envato Elements, the company offers other digital content resources to suit whatever you’re looking for.

• Placeit: Allows you to create your own mockups and designs
• Milkshake: Use this to create a free Insta website on your phone
• Envato Studio: A resource of hiring a designer or develop
• Mixkit: A resource for free stock videos and art

Final Thoughts

With so many options to choose from in digital content, it’s comforting to know that Envato Elements is safe to use and offers millions of pieces of original work at a reasonable price. You can use Envato Elements without worrying about copyright violations or licensing issues.

If you want to create designs and special images or logos, InDesign is the place to go. Now, you may stray away from using software such as InDesign because you don’t have a large amount of knowledge-centered of graphics design. However, you don’t have to avoid graphic design software, you can learn it. 

While InDesign is aimed toward graphic designers, you don’t have to be a professional to learn it. You can find many different types of tutorials for beginners and those who haven’t used graphic design programs. The ease of learning relies on your background knowledge or graphics and the time you have to watch tutorials. 

No matter your previous knowledge, learning InDesign is possible for you. You can go from knowing nothing about graphic design to being the person others ask to design things for them in 3-6 months if you focus on learning with your free time. However, you could also just stick to the basics and only learn what you need in a month or two. Either way, InDesign is for everyone. 

How Difficult Is It to Learn InDesign?

The difficulty of learning InDesign really relies on your knowledge of art, graphics, and graphic design software. If you have even basic knowledge of graphic design, you will most likely find that learning InDesign is easy. However, if you aren’t knowledgeable of anything in graphic design, you will likely find that learning InDesign isn’t easy at all. 

Now, it’s always easier to learn something when you have a dedicated time, place, and person who is teaching you, such as a class. However, it’s entirely possible to learn things without any of that. If you are dedicated and committed to learning InDesign, it’s very possible for you to do so, no matter what background knowledge you have. 

(Source: Make Use Of, Adobe Community)

Learning InDesign For Every Skill Level

The fantastic thing about the internet is that most of the time, you can find anything you are looking for, and you can find it for free. So, no matter what knowledge or skill level you are in terms of graphics and graphic design software, you can find tutorials, for free, that meet you where you are. 

InDesign For Beginners 

If you have no prior knowledge of InDesign and you are looking for tutorials to help you, you need to look for more specific tutorials than just “InDesign For Beginners” because it will be too broad. If you are brand new to the idea of InDesign, you need to start with tutorials such as:

• What is InDesign Used For?
• How To Start Your First Document
• How to Use Certain Tools
• Overview of All Settings and Options and What They Do

Tutorials like this will allow you to learn InDesign at a pace that makes sense for someone who has no previous knowledge or training on anything graphic design-related.

If you start looking into InDesign tutorial and find out it’s too much for you to take on right now, consider using a ore beginner-friendly graphic design tool like Placeit.net.

(Source: Redo Kun, Creative Blog)

InDesign For Intermediate Users

If you have a small amount of knowledge of InDesign or graphic design, you can usually skip over the tutorials that explain the why behind everything and move straight to the tutorials that show you how to create images and designs. With your knowledge, you should be able to understand why you need to use certain tools, but may not know how they work in InDesign, so you can find tutorials to help you, such as:

• Creating labels, texts, and graphics
• Creating digital PDFs, apps, business cards, and catalogs
• Working with layers and multiple pages in one

(Source: Make Use Of, Redo Kun)

InDesign For Advanced Users

With advanced knowledge, you have most likely used InDesign for projects or designs in the past and you are simply looking for bigger and better ways to do things. If you think you can’t learn any more about InDesign, you are wrong, there is always more to learn about InDesign and how to create amazing things. Some tutorial subjects you can find to help you learn are:

• Advanced Accessible PDFS
• Creating Fillable PDF Forms
• Linking images and Creating an Index

(Source: Make Use Of, Redo Kun)

Final Thoughts

No matter how much knowledge you do, or don’t, have about InDesign you can learn it. The ease or difficulty of learning depends on your knowledge and how dedicated you are to watching tutorials and spending time practicing. 

The best idea is to start off with tutorials that explain the why behind things and move up from there if they aren’t challenging enough for you.

For those who are overwhelmed with InDesign, consider a user-friendly graphic design tool like Placeit.net because it has a very easy learning curve.