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  • Top 3 Calligraphy Creation Tools
    Teacher Writing

    Top 3 Calligraphy Creation Tools

    Are you in search of a way to create elegant script? Consider these top calligraphy creation tools, or embark on the journey of crafting your own calligraphy.

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  • Top 5: The best projects of May
    Teacher Illustration

    Top 5: The best projects of May

    Welcome back to our monthly selection of the best projects on Domestika! This month, the projects that have triumphed most among the community have been those related to illustration. We hope these projects inspire you and motivate you to explore new forms of creative expression. We encourage you to share your creative process with the community. If you're looking for ideas on how to post your project on Domestika, you can check out the following link: How to Publish Your Projects on Domestika We would love to know your favorite project, so don't hesitate to share it in the comments. If you want more details on each project, click on the red title and dive into a world of creativity. You can click on the images of the projects to better appreciate them.

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  • Crafting a Winning Website Content Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Teacher Marketing

    Crafting a Winning Website Content Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

    If you want your website to reach its full potential, it's essential to have a solid content plan. With one, it's easier to make sure your audience gets impressed. Fear not! This article provides a step-by-step guide to creating a website content plan to help you hit all the right notes and achieve your goals.

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  • Unlock the Power of Lighting: Essential Recommendations and Tips
    Teacher Photography

    Unlock the Power of Lighting: Essential Recommendations and Tips

    Welcome to the world of photography, where light brings images to life! As a professional photographer with over a decade of experience, I'm excited to share the key to capturing breathtaking photographs: mastering lighting. In this article, we'll explore essential lighting kit recommendations and valuable tips to elevate your photography.

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  • Learn what a brand strategy is and how to develop one effectively
    Teacher Marketing

    Learn what a brand strategy is and how to develop one effectively

    A strong brand is crucial to thrive in a competitive business landscape. Branding is more than just a logo; it's the essence of your business and what sets you apart from the competition. But... How can you build a strong brand that drives business growth? The key to success is having a well-defined brand strategy. In this article, we will discuss the significance of brand strategy and guide developing an effective one. Join us as we explore the art of creating authentic and strong brands.

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  • 9 Benefits of Journaling and How to Start
    Teacher Writing

    9 Benefits of Journaling and How to Start

    Journaling is the practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a notebook or journal. While it may seem like a simple activity, the benefits of journaling are huge. Here are nine ways you can benefit from journaling:

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  • Illustrating a Fantasy World: Exploring Color Studies and Alternative Palettes
    Teacher Illustration

    Illustrating a Fantasy World: Exploring Color Studies and Alternative Palettes

    Hello and welcome to a world of creativity, imagination, and surprise! Today we’ll explore a bit of the process behind my online course "Creative Gameplay Maps: Illustrate a Fantasy World." I love working with color and figured it would make sense to dig into color studies a little bit. To get started, be sure to check out the course details here. Let’s dig in!

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  • 9 tips to improve your drawings
    Teacher Art

    9 tips to improve your drawings

    Are you looking to up your drawing game and become the artist you've always wanted to be? Good news! This comprehensive guide will show you how to improve your drawing skills with 10 simple yet effective tips. From mastering the basics to experimenting with different techniques, these tips will help you make great strides in your artistic journey. So, let's dive right in!

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  • 4 Tools for Documenting Design Systems
    Teacher Web & App Design

    4 Tools for Documenting Design Systems

    In order to keep everyone on the same page in the design, development and marketing processes, it’s important to have a documentation system in place for keeping track of changes, updates and use cases for your design system. This can be achieved in almost any general word processing tool if you’d prefer to go a more manual route. But if you’re interested in diving into something more streamlined, here are some recommendations.

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  • United by Typography: Discover 5 Inspiring Projects from the Community on the 36 Day of Type
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    United by Typography: Discover 5 Inspiring Projects from the Community on the 36 Day of Type

    The 36 Day of Type is an annual event that captivates the creative community and typography enthusiasts. Throughout 36 intense days, people worldwide share unique projects that challenge the boundaries of letters and numbers. It's a gathering filled with inspiration, learning, and collaboration, where the magic of typography is more present than ever on social media, and connection among enthusiasts and experts of this fascinating discipline is encouraged. Its tenth edition was celebrated this year between April 10th and May 15th. For this reason, we are sharing five standout projects from the community in various calls. Discover the diversity and creativity that have defined this annual event. Dive into the world of typography and let yourself be inspired!

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  • What is Microsoft Designer and how to use it
    Teacher Design

    What is Microsoft Designer and how to use it

    AI is developing numerous new applications, like Microsoft Designer, that aim to simplify our lives. This post offers some tips for those interested in trying it out. You can quickly create impressive social media posts, invitations, digital postcards, and graphics with it. This graphic design app uses AI to generate designs unique to you and provides personalized recommendations. You can use your own images or ideas to get started. Currently, it's available for a free preview, but some features require a paid Microsoft 365 subscription after the preview period. But first of all, let's see what Microsoft Designer is all about.

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  • How ChatGPT Works?
    Teacher Writing

    How ChatGPT Works?

    Discover the key features and applications of ChatGPT to create a variety of written texts using artificial intelligence How are chatbots and virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant able to understand what you’re saying? These AI-powered tools are built on models that enable them to understand language and generate human-like responses. One increasingly popular format is ChatGPT. In this article, we'll investigate how it really works along with some tips for getting the best results.

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  • TUTORIAL: How to Make a Chisel Rack
    Teacher Craft

    TUTORIAL: How to Make a Chisel Rack

    Taking up a new hobby in woodworking? Learn how to craft a chisel rack to keep your new tools organized with woodworking duo Bibbings and Hensby. Power tools may seem to make things easier, but the world of hand tools can make your work and your artistry truly shine. Hand tools allow you to take your time, get to know the wood as a material and how it interacts with your materials. Both power tools and hand tools have their merits, but using hand tools you can create unique furniture that bears the mark of your actions. Jack Bibbings and Matthew Hensby met during their furniture-making training, and their mutual passion for woodworking developed into a professional partnership and the launch of their London-based workshop. They seek to regenerate traditional woodworking techniques, with sleek contemporary style. Their work is characterized by the hand tools they use, which makes each piece unique. In their Domestika course, Bibbings and Hensby share their wealth of experience to show you how to make your own wooden furniture using hand tools. They guide you through the materials you need, teach you how wood is shaped, and help you build beautiful furniture you can display in your home with pride.

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  • 5 Tutorials to get Crafty this Mother’s Day Weekend
    Teacher Craft

    5 Tutorials to get Crafty this Mother’s Day Weekend

    Get into DYI this Mother’s day to give your gifts a personal, handmade touch. Discover a few simple tricks to create bracelets, bouquets, cakes and more. Handmade gifts always make an occasion extra special. With a few simple tricks and help from expert tutorials, get crafty with your Mother’s day presents and learn new skills as you go. Create a macrame bracelet out of simple rope, design your own hand tied bouquet, make your rag rug flowers, weave your own scented sachet from recycled materials or make your cakes bloom with sugar flowers. They are simple and will fill you with inspiration to get crafty. How to Make a Macrame Bracelet by Beth Pegler In this tutorial Beth Pegler (@beth_pegler) teaches you how to make a macrame bracelet from scratch using rope. Simple in design but bold in color, this could be a perfect gift for mom, with a personal handmade touch.

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  • 7 Top LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
    Teacher Marketing

    7 Top LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers

    Learn five essential tips to create a professional profile on LinkedIn Digitalization has changed the world of work, the way we look for employment, and engage with our our professional network. Nowadays, being present on LinkedIn–the most important social media in the professional world–and keeping a solid digital reputation is an important move. Núria Mañé—communication consultant and social media strategist—has over 17 years’ experience working with companies and entrepreneurs. She shares some basic tips to help you review the essential details of your LinkedIn profile. She offers advice on how to present your profile image, experience, activities, aptitudes, and endorsements, as well as a few other details that will help optimize and improve your personal brand and get more profile views. Basic tips to improve your profile and communicate your unique selling point on LinkedIn 1. The initial visual section includes the cover and the profile picture. Always use a 400x400 image for your profile, with a neutral background: a headshot looking at the camera and smiling. For the cover, choose a photograph (size 1584x396) showing yourself engaged in some activity, for example, giving a presentation, or at work in your studio. 2. Your work title is perhaps the most crucial feature because it appears in Google searches. Therefore, try to use keywords that communicate your unique selling point: include what you can offer to your clients and what makes you stand out. Use the expression: ‘Specializing in …’ to better describe yourself, add your training if relevant, and the type of professional relationship you are seeking. Having the right title will also help you increase profile views. 3. In current employment, add what you are currently involved in and add a link to the website of the company you work for, even if it’s your own. 4. The summary is the text provided by LinkedIn to describe who you are and what your field is. This part is aimed at convincing viewers to offer you a contract or become your clients. Write a summary of your professional history written in the first person to captivate the reader, and include the most relevant jobs in the first three lines to start off strong. Then, add your present responsibilities, milestones, aptitudes, skills, key values, and external links. Conclude with a final prompt (“send me an e-mail,” “let’s talk”). 5. If you are looking for work or projects, indicate that you are seeking professional opportunities, but don’t put this in your title. Insert the dates of previous jobs and add a current place related to your profession to better position yourself. 6. Add volunteer experience to your page. It gives recruiters and hiring managers an idea of your values and work ethic. The ability to take something on for the sake of passion, or experience, speaks volumes. 7. Make connections with people who work in your sector. By doing that, you’ll expand your professional network and reach. Having a bigger circle within your field will also help open up more job opportunities. Núria Mañé teaches the Domestika course 'LinkedIn: Build Your Personal Brand,' an excellent way to learn necessary tools to optimize your LinkedIn profile, improve your personal brand, expand your network, change jobs, increase your professional visibility, and get more clients. You may also like: How to reach out to decision makers on Linkedin Creative Portfolio with Own Identity with Futura, Design Studio Introduction to Social Media for Creative Entrepreneurs with Pamela Barrón Branded Content and Content Curation for your Personal Brand with Carla González & Eva Morell

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