Designer's Corner

This section is a resource to our design partners and clients.  It contains links that are useful, such as free fonts, free vector image portals, stock photos, tips and tricks, and more. Hopefully, you find these as useful as I do! - Stuart

Image Links

iStockPhoto.com
Inexpensive stock photos. You can even purchase my photos there!

 

CanStockphoto.com
Another inexpensive stock photo supplier, however they don't sell MY photos, so I prefer iStock :)

 

Web Resources
Hexidecimal values (216 colors)

Web Special characters chart

Font Resources
dafont.com

fontriver.com

Free & limited use fonts for download.

 

myfonts.com
Can't match the font? Try this handy resource!

 

Tips, Tricks & Tutorials, oh my!

Here are some useful links for online tutorials, tips, tricks and plugins.

 

vectips.com

Illustrator tips, tricks, tutorials & inspiration. An excellent source for all things Illustrator!

 

lynda.com

Probably the best site around for tutorials on just about any software out there!

 

bittbox.com
Tips and tricks, Plugins and many other resources for Illustrator, Photoshop and more.


 

Vector Links

Vectors! Vectors! I LOVE 'EM! You can scale a vector from 1 inch square to 400 feet square and it will STILL look great! I know, right?....amazing! Here are my favorite links for freebies:

Vecteezy.com

speckyboy.com

coolvectors.com

qvectors.net

iheartvector.com

 

Brusheezy.com
Index of free Photoshop brushes for download.

 

Logos, Logos, Logos!
As Designers it seems we are constantly on the hunt for high resolution company logos. Here are some very useful links for the next time you're faced with that problem:
logoterra.com

webchantier.com

allthelogos.com

brandsoftheworld.com

 

Trademark Definitions

What the heck is a Trademark or a Service Mark? Find out here!

Appolo Group, Inc.

 

 

Resource links
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Graphic Design
FREE Inspiration!

There are many resources for designers on the web. I have selected some of my favorites to share with you.

Digital copies
You can find answers to common questions in our prepress area such as:

So come on in, take a look around and let us know if you have any questions!

Digital printing, Portland, Oregon

 

 

Design Templates

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know?

The graphics you see on websites are all at
72 dots per inch...AKA: 72 DPI?

When printing, your graphics should be at 300 DPI at the size they will print for the best quality.