Category Archives: Design Tools & Tips

Cover Design ~ Inside Look (the basics)

Posted on July 1, 2020 by MMJ Designs

I love being creative. Here is some insights into what I do. When I was doing a cover I posted to various places a basic overview of my process. These are also posts I did on the process and combining … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Informative and Fun

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MMJ Designs

Newetters is a great way to reach your audience. When someone signs up for your newsletter they want to connect. So do that. Connect with them. Share a great balance of your personality, useful information and finding out what they … Continue reading →

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Build a Visual

Posted on August 11, 2018 by MMJ Designs

Tip Time! When posting on social media, on your blog, newsletter and so forth use images. Many are drawn to the visual. Especially when it’s eye-catching. Think about when you are looking through your social media what makes you stop … Continue reading →

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Freebie Time ~ Stock Photos!

Posted on August 10, 2018 by MMJ Designs

Freebie Time! Here is a freebie from around the web. Stock Photos Did you know there are many places you can get free stock photos? Yes there are! There are a lot of sites that has free stock photos. Most … Continue reading →

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Brand Message

Posted on August 7, 2018 by MMJ Designs

Brand isn’t just about the visual aspect. One of the most important elements of brand is you. Don’t depend on the visual for your brand. Yes, it will bring people in but what will make them stay, explore and want … Continue reading →

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Design Eye Twitch

Posted on August 3, 2018 by MMJ Designs

This when you look at an image, cover or go to website and even though you don’t realize it when you view it you look away. It’s the minds unconscious reaction to something you don’t find aesthetically pleasing. When this … Continue reading →

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New Fonts

Posted on July 13, 2018 by MMJ Designs

Have a weakness for fonts. Have thousands. Just bought some more. Can’t wait to use my pretties. Fonts are an important part of a design. A wrong font in a design can change a Wow to Oh No. I’ve even … Continue reading →

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