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.

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 […]

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.

How to Stand Out: Logo Design Inspiration
A well-crafted logo has the potential to become as recognizable as its business’s name. Think of some of the world’s […]

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 […]

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 […]