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Posts by OneHipSista
Why I Still Go Back to Illustrator
When design is your job, your tool selection comes down to workflow and productivity, and occasionally, collaboration. If you know design principles, you can design wherever and however you like, as long as the process works, is repeatable, and gives you what you need.
Start Your Designs at High Resolutions
Even if you think the design will only be used digitally, it doesn’t hurt to start with the highest resolution in mind. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready!
Locked Elements in Canva
Finding your Canva elements locked, or worse, the whole page locked, is very frustrating. While it is unclear why it happens, there are a few things you can try.
Using Canva’s Background Remover
The background removal tool is a good choice for quick jobs, but it is not the best choice for files you need to print with a transparent background.
Losing the Last Page of Your Canva Doc
If you lose the ability to see or edit the last page in your Canva project, switch views and/or duplicate the page to get it back.
Whiteboards for Your Brand
If you have Canva Pro, whiteboards are a good way to keep frequently used assets close at hand.
Artificial Intelligence
Generating AI content on topics you know little about is a recipe for disaster.
Designer Diplomacy
The design industry thrives on pettiness, but you don’t have to. Hand off files professionally, archive everything like the digital pack rat you are, and remember: what goes around comes around. Former clients remember how you treat them—and they come back for it.
Some Clients Will Never Be Happy
Some clients will never be happy—and that’s not your failure. This is a truth designers learn with experience: not every client can be satisfied. Not every project is a win, but the ones that aren’t don’t get to define you.