Design Tips

When it comes to your small business, design matters – great design will help your brand stand out on everything from sweatshirts to signage. Whether you’re choosing a business card template or trying to find the perfect font, consider us your partners in small business design. Here, you’ll find design tips and inspiration for marketing materials, as well as advice for working with professional designers.  


Custom T shirt design trends

Top trends and tips for designing the perfect custom T-shirt

Custom t-shirts and other types of personalized apparel have become increasingly popular among businesses and consumers over the years. Whether […]

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Mocha Mousse, the Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Everything you need to know

We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse. Join us to […]

Packaging design trends

8 exciting packaging design trends for 2025

The packaging design trends for 2025 are all about creativity, confidence and having a little fun. Whether incorporating clever cutouts, […]

Top 10 graphic design trends to experiment with in 2025

As we approach a new year, fresh, bold and creative graphic design trends are taking the spotlight. Here’s the exciting […]

What is a brochure? The essential guide to the power of the fold

There’s a quiet power to brochures. Whether you’ve picked up a sleek, minimalist product brochure from your local store, casually flipped […]

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9 fresh font trends for 2025

As we leap into 2025, the world of typography is bursting with fresh and exciting font trends that promise to […]

Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Peach Fuzz

Peach Fuzz, the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Everything you need to know

The Pantone Color Institute still knows how to keep the stylish crowd—from designers to fashionistas, marketers to artists—eagerly waiting and […]

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7 inspiring color trends for 2025

As we look toward what the biggest design and marketing trends will be for the new year, one of the […]

How to make a brochure in 7 simple steps

Brochures are a perfect choice to communicate in a concise way what your business is all about. Whether you’re looking […]

9 best packaging design trends for 2024

Packaging design trends for 2024: an infographic

Packaging design is transforming and evolving like never before. It’s a mix of fresh, bold ideas coming to life, classic […]

Graphic design trends

Graphic design trends for 2024: an infographic

What’s in store for graphic design in 2024? We asked experts from VistaPrint and members of the design community from […]

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Best fonts for T-shirts

Introduction  When it comes to designing a captivating T-shirt for your brand, choosing the right fonts plays a pivotal role. […]

Your guide to postcard size

Postcard size guide

When it comes to marketing, you could add many items to your marketing materials, like business cards, flyers, and posters, but […]

Wedding stationery on the table

Designing stationery as a cherished wedding keepsake

The flowers. The lighting. The bride’s dress. All of these elements help define the special day, but there’s one detail […]

Business owner uses minimalist packaging

Simplicity is key: 4 minimalist packaging design tips

Consumers are increasingly favoring minimalist packaging and design in the products they buy. Why is this? For one, they are […]

How to use AI for small business design

AI for small business owners is a thing — and a rather compelling one, at that. Using artificial intelligence, or […]

Turn your business card into a brand storytelling tool

How do you want to tell your brand’s story? In today’s competitive marketplace, brand storytelling plays an important role in […]

Why a strong retail logo is crucial for your new store brand

Building a successful retail business is truly exciting. But it also involves a lot of work when you’re first starting […]

7 modern business card designs to spark your creativity

There’s nothing quite like giving someone a memorable way to remember you and your business. That’s why choosing unique, on-trend […]

How to design a great T-shirt

We chatted with TristanLeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for tips on creating impactful T-shirts. Whether for your business […]

RGB vs. CMYK color schemes

RGB vs CMYK: What’s the difference?

Whether you’re a designer or you’re getting a design, it’s important to know the difference between RGB vs CMYK color […]

How to use the back of business cards: 11 creative business card backside ideas

Your business card packs a lot of essential information about your business, but if you’re only using the front, you’re […]

Your guide to custom T-shirt printing, embroidery & design

Whether you’re creating team uniforms, promotional giveaways or event wear, printing custom T-shirts is a great way to get your […]

Tips for small business owners when working with designers

We chatted with Tristan LeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for his insights into how small business owners can […]