Creative material: Graphic design

Teddy bear, nursery art print by SillyretroPrints

Justyna from SillyretroPrints: I am an interior designer so in my work I use Graphic Design as an important element of interior decorating, something that can put all things in order.  Sometimes I could not find a graphic suitable for an interior I was working on, I started designing posters for a specific space - and so was the shop SillyretroPrints born. As the name implies continual inspiration for me is the graphics of past decades, which I try to mix with contemporary elements. Exactly the same trends can be seen in interior design. Vintage style is a perfect example.

Snow Owl Brooch by Zyzanna

Zyzanna: I mainly use graphic design for the packaging of my products. They don't often appear on the main picture of an item listing on Etsy, but I think it is good to show how it looks packaged. Good packaging is definitely crucial when you go a step further and have your items stocked in shops and galleries. Well designed packaging will enhance the item and help it stand out, even if it's just a bit of card with a print on it. I normally treat the front of my brooch backing cards  as the pretty, eyecatching part, whereas the back carries all the practical info. A lot of my brooches are bought as presents, so the few words about the product and myself will give the lucky gift-recevee an idea as to who I am and where to find me.

Watercolor Digital Paper Pack by Papiernik

Monika from Papiernik: Graphic design is my profession, and at the same time the greatest hobby. I love mixing  elements  drawn or painted by hand with those created in the computer. Thanks to computer programs today, designers have wonderful possibilities - to make the most of this tool one should experiment a lot, looking for one’s own techniques and visual language. And above all - have fun at the same time.

Ghosts Halloween Invitation by DigiMoments

Agnieszka from DigiMoments: I love designing and working with Corel Draw. This graphic program is great for making invitations, greeting cards, banners etc. You can start using this program with something easy to do,  such as simple business cards. Enjoy!:)

Agnieszka