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How Cape Town Start-ups Approach Their Brand Identity
Stellenbosch has a small but busy design community. Studios, freelancers and print shops share the same few streets, and many of them s...
Editing Photos in South African Light: A Preset Guide
Inspiration rarely arrives on a schedule. Keep a folder of colours, textures and layouts you like, and look at it before you start a ne...
Using Mockups to Present Your Designs Like a Pro
Fonts, templates and presets pile up fast, so a simple folder system keeps every file easy to find.
How to Build a Portfolio Website That Wins Clients
Fonts shape how a small business feels before anyone reads a word. A serif can feel calm and trusted, while a bold sans feels modern an...
Creating Social Media Graphics That Stand Out on a Budget
A good mockup makes a flat design look like a real thing. A logo on a coffee cup or a poster on a wall tells a client far more than a f...
Minimalist Design Trends South African Brands Are Using
Minimalist design is not about empty pages. It is about choosing what matters and removing the rest. South African brands are leaning o...
New Releases: Fonts and Templates from Local Designers
This month our local designers released a fresh batch of fonts and templates. Boland Pixel added two display typefaces, and Kaapstad Ty...
How to Choose the Right Font for Your Small Business Brand
A good logo file is only the start. Most small brands in Stellenbosch and Cape Town need a full kit: a font pair, a few icons and a cle...
Freelancing in South Africa: Pricing Your Design Work
A clean file is half the job. Before you send anything to a client, check your layers, name your artboards and export a small preview. ...
