Free Resources
Open-Source Fonts and the SIL Open Font License, Explained
Understand what the SIL Open Font License allows, what it restricts and how to use open-source fonts confidently in personal and commercial projects.
Pixel Crate
Design Tips
Visual Hierarchy: Guiding the Eye with Size, Contrast and Space
Learn how size, contrast, spacing and alignment create a clear visual hierarchy, so viewers know where to look first and what to read next.
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Design Assets
Illustration Packs: Customizing Without Losing Cohesion
Adapt illustration packs to your brand while keeping a unified look. Learn how to adjust color, stroke and scale, and how to respect license terms.
Graphic Resources
Texture Overlays: Adding Depth Without Overdoing It
Use grain, paper and fabric textures to add depth to your designs. Learn blend modes, opacity, scale and licensing checks for subtle, polished results.
Workflow
Backing Up Design Files: The 3-2-1 Approach for Creatives
Protect your design projects with a simple 3-2-1 backup routine: how many copies to keep, where to store them and how to test that restores work.
Typography
Variable Fonts Explained: One File, Many Styles
Learn how variable fonts work, what axes like weight and width do, and when a single flexible font file is better than a collection of static styles.
Typography
Readable Body Text: Size, Line Height and Line Length
Make long-form text easier to read with practical guidance on font size, line height, line length and contrast for web and print layouts.
Graphic Resources
Organizing Your Design Asset Library: Folders, Names, Metadata
Learn a simple system for sorting design assets with clear folders, consistent file names and license notes you can trust later.
Design Tips
Building a Color Palette From Scratch: A Practical Method
A step-by-step method for building a balanced color palette for a design project, with tips on contrast, roles and testing.
Graphic Resources
Vector vs Raster: Choosing the Right Graphic Format
Understand the difference between vector and raster graphics, when to use each format, and how to avoid blurry or oversized files.
Free Resources
Free Design Resources: What 'Free' Really Means
Free design resources come in many forms. Learn the difference between public domain, open licenses and free-for-personal-use.
Design Assets
How to Read a Design Asset License Before You Download
A practical guide to understanding design asset licenses, from commercial use and attribution to redistribution limits and edits.