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.

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: 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 […]