06/11/2025
Peasants! It’s my favorite exclamation, not gonna lie. 😂 If you’re around me long enough, you’ll hear me say it and sometimes in my best Yzma voice. And in the world of AI and more and more people using design tools, I see some common missteps worthy of the peasant calling. So all in good fun, here’s a few tips to take your graphics from peasant to pro:
🦙Always scale proportionally! Y’all, never stretch or squish your photos or graphics, especially logos. Hold down Shift key while scaling to maintain proportions.
🦙Align align align. A quick way to clean up any layout is to imagine a grid over your design and line your objects up. Our eye naturally wants order and balance. Even asymmetrical pieces use a balance system so things don’t feel misplaced.
🦙Master the art of spacing! Applying a consistent amount of space between similar elements creates a flow and rhythm. Spacing and alignment go hand-in-hand to guide the eye in how to process the information you’re presenting.
Why is this important? These seemingly small moves enhance readability, improve visual hierarchy, and create a polished, professional look. ⚡️ This consistency builds confidence and trust and the best move to stay consistent is to work within a brand and visual identity system.
If you don’t know where to start, I got you! 😎 I help freelance marketers position and sell their services, attract ideal high-paying clients, and build instant credibility by transforming their brand and online presence with my done-for-you Brand Authority Method.
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