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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.  


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 […]

9 best packaging design trends for 2024

9 best packaging design trends for 2024

As we step into 2024, fresh packaging design trends are emerging, offering new ways for businesses of all sizes to […]

Graphic design trends

10 inspiring graphic design trends for 2024

Much like the impact of photography on the art world in the 19th century, we find ourselves in the midst […]

Collage of multiple images featuring different font types on T-shirts

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. […]

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 […]

Logo printed front and centre on branded T-shirts for a new business

How to design a T-shirt: the ultimate guide

More than just look good, a great T-shirt design can spark conversations, build recognition and turn everyday moments into opportunities […]

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 […]

12 easy-to-read fonts: Simple fonts and what makes them readable

With easy-to-read fonts, your brand message comes through loud and clear. The fonts you choose are a key component of […]

Principles of design

The 7 principles of design and how to use them (with infographic)

The principles of design are the rules you must follow to create an effective and attractive design composition. The fundamental […]

Custom product packaging design: Creative packaging tips

Packaging is just one part of a cohesive brand experience that can boost credibility across your marketing. From the colors to the typography, packaging design is a reflection of your brand identity

How to design a business card: 10 golden rules

A business card represents the next step in making your small business dream a reality. For many potential customers, it’s […]

Outdoor event setup with a custom “Hanson Family Reunion” banner featuring sunflower illustrations, displayed above a snack and drink table.

Attract attention with these signage design tips

You’ve only got a few seconds to grab attention with your sign and get someone to act, whether that’s walking […]

6 ways to make your product packaging market itself

Each time a customer buys something from your business, whether online or in-person, it’s a golden opportunity to get free […]

elements of design

The 9 key design elements: What are the elements of design?

Good design can seem as if the designer stumbled onto the perfect combination of design elements. But actually, designers use […]

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