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.
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: 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 […]

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 […]
What information should you put on your business card?
Knowing what to put on a business card and what to leave out helps create a card that’s both eye-catching […]
Attract attention with these signage design tips
We chatted with Tristan LeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for tips on creating a website that makes the […]
Outdoor event marketing & branding to help you stand out
Outdoor events, like craft fairs and farmers markets, are great places to make meaningful connections, attract new customers and build excitement around your business.