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A journal by somewhere studio

A collection of helpful business and design tips, our creative processes, how-to’s and design inspiration for creative souls. Treat this like a designer’s journal – with lots of ideas, goodies and thoughts on tackling life as a small business owner!

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Graphic Design

Finding Your Niche in Graphic Design: A Journey of Discovery

March 3, 2024

Resources and tools

CMYK vs. RGB: Best practices for using colour spaces correctly

July 10, 2023

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Resources and tools

How to move a WordPress staging site to live using cPanel

December 9, 2022

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Business tips

Benefits of hiring a Graphic Designer for your business

June 27, 2022

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Website design

How long does a website take to design and build?

June 8, 2022

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Business tips

FREE SEO website tools I use to improve my client’s websites

April 20, 2022

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Resources and tools

The best websites for beautiful photography for your business

July 8, 2021

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Business tips

Essential apps to run your small business

June 23, 2021

🎨✨ Finding Your Niche in Graphic Design: A Jo

🎨✨ Finding Your Niche in Graphic Design: A Journey of Discovery 🚀

Hey designers! Let's talk about something near and dear to our hearts: finding our niche in the vast and ever-evolving world of graphic design. 🌟

We all know that graphic design isn't just about making things look the goods; it's about telling stories, evoking emotions, and creating meaningful connections. And to do that effectively, finding your niche is key. But how do you discover that sweet spot where your passion meets your expertise? Let's dive in!

1️⃣ Explore Your Passions: Take a moment to reflect on what gets your creative juices flowing. Is it branding for small businesses, creating illustrations for children's books, or designing sleek interfaces for tech startups? Your niche lies where your passions lie.

2️⃣ Assess Your Skills: What are you really good at? Are you a whiz with typography, a master of colour theory, or a pro at crafting killer social media graphics? Identify your strengths and leverage them to carve out your niche.

3️⃣ Find Your Unique Angle: What sets you apart from other designers? Maybe it's your quirky illustration style, your knack for minimalist design, or your expertise in eco-friendly branding. Embrace what makes you unique and use it to stand out in a crowded market.

4️⃣ Listen to Your Audience: Pay attention to the feedback you receive from clients, peers, and followers. What type of work resonates most with them? Use their input as a guide to refining your niche and honing your skills in the areas that matter most to your audience.

Remember, finding your niche is a journey, not a destination. It's okay to experiment, evolve, and pivot as you grow as a designer. So embrace the adventure, trust your instincts, and most importantly, stay true to yourself. Your niche is out there waiting for you to own it!

Got any tips or stories to share about finding your niche in graphic design? Drop them in the comments below! Let's inspire each other to reach new heights in our creative pursuits. 🚀✨

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It's certainly been quite a few months since my la

It's certainly been quite a few months since my last post 🙈 But my excuse is that I've been busy creating wonderful things for my amazing clients!

For a recent project, I helped my client move their staging site to their live domain, replacing their existing website with some new features. For all the web developer enthusiasts out there, I have created a little step-by-step guide on the process, as I know that it can be daunting if not done before.

Click on my link in bio to head over to my journal to see the process!
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