Design

September 5, 2021

9 Camera Filters and Lenses for Your DSLR to Achieve Awesome Effects in Photos

Do you use filters on your DSLR camera? These affordable add-ons are a great way to spark creativity and explore all that your device is capable of shooting. From multi-image effects to diffused light, filters and art lenses will complete your photography kit. In the days of only film, filters were necessary to help correct the light or increase contrast. Today, Photoshop offers these same advantages (and more) to digital shooters.

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August 26, 2021

These Mindfulness Cards Will Help You Practice Self-Care Every Day

Is your life getting too hectic? It happens to everyone, but at least there are many ways you can practice self-care and try to relax. And if you need a little extra help, Chronicle Books has condensed their best techniques into a portable deck of cards. Aptly called Mindfulness Cards, this therapeutic product includes over 50 prompts for the mind and body.

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August 20, 2021

50 Graphic Design Terms To Help You Understand the Field

Graphic design affects everyone, from people who think about design every day to people who never give it much thought. Whichever group you identify with or if you find yourself somewhere in between, this glossary of 50 graphic design terms will help you test your knowledge or learn something new. We have included some really specific terms that will give you a sneak peek at some technical things graphic designers think about.

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August 12, 2021

15 Coffee Tables and End Tables To Make the Most of Your Living Space

Coffee tables are great pieces of design you can use to tie a room together and unite all of the other furniture in your space. Coffee tables and end tables can also make a small space more functional by providing storage, a place to eat, or another place to work. In this article, we bring you some of our favorite coffee table choices to fit the unique needs of your space.

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My Modern Met

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