Big Spoon Co. Recommends: Graphic Design Sites
Big Spoon Co. offers a full range of services– from photography, media pitching, and social media management; to website building, event planning, and managing influencer campaigns– and just about everything in between. When it comes to graphic design work, our designer, Karlyn, uses a handful of programs to create brochures, flyers, social media templates, logos, and anything else our clients need.
Here are a few of her favorite design platforms and programs…
Ideal for: Creating collages and sharing editable projects with clients
Pros: Fantastic selection of templates and design elements and a great collection of fonts
Cons: No option for advanced photo editing
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Ideal for: Creating logos and vector images
Pros: Full range of features and customization options
Cons: It takes time to learn and is expensive
Ideal for: Finding stock photos
Pros: Wide selection of photos and mock-up templates with an easy-to-navigate interface
Cons: File downloads can be unnecessarily large, the best quality pictures can come with a hefty price tag
Ideal for: Creating custom brushes and color palettes
Pros: The font finder is helpful for identifying fonts from images
Cons: Users must have a paid account to access advanced features
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These design portfolio websites are perfect when you need a little inspiration!