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Why Nobody Wants to Pay for Graphic Design Anymore
Why Nobody Wants to Pay for Graphic Design Anymore
Graphic design is dead and here’s what’s next.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Feb 22
The Print-on-Demand Playbook I Wish I Had
The Print-on-Demand Playbook I Wish I Had
The only real failure in print-on-demand is never uploading your first product.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 26
What Etsy Gurus Won’t Tell You About Branding
What Etsy Gurus Won’t Tell You About Branding
Listen, if you love branding, I get it.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 4
Is It Too Late to Start Selling Digital Products on Etsy?
Is It Too Late to Start Selling Digital Products on Etsy?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 30
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Painting Stillness: A Hand-Painted Lotus Flower Free Collection for You
Painting Stillness: A Hand-Painted Lotus Flower Free Collection for You
The Lotus Flowers speaks directly to your Heart
Suomii Art | Design
Apr 27
Watercolour or Acrylics? The Best Mediums to Start Painting Without Frustration
Watercolour or Acrylics? The Best Mediums to Start Painting Without Frustration
Fundamentals of The Painting Process for Beginners
Suomii Art | Design
Apr 23
Is Typography in Graphic Design Really an Art Form?
Is Typography in Graphic Design Really an Art Form?
Typography is the silent architect of communication.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 20
I Ignored These 3 Graphic Design Skills for Years
I Ignored These 3 Graphic Design Skills for Years
I wasted years thinking fonts and colors would carry me. They didn’t.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 19
The Real Reason Your Etsy Shop Isn’t Working
The Real Reason Your Etsy Shop Isn’t Working
Success on Etsy isn’t about luck. It’s about data, consistency, and treating your shop like a living experiment.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 18
The Strategic Use of Color in Graphic Design
The Strategic Use of Color in Graphic Design
Many graphic designers make the same mistake. They choose colors based on trend or personal preference, not impact.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 16
Why Good Designers Use Fewer Colors, Fonts, and Tricks
Why Good Designers Use Fewer Colors, Fonts, and Tricks
More is exhausting. More distracts. More makes your audience work harder than they should have to.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 13
How to Overcome Creative Blocks as a Graphic Designer
How to Overcome Creative Blocks as a Graphic Designer
Creative blocks aren’t a sign you’re bad at design. They’re signals. From your brain. From your emotions. From your environment.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 12
Should You Worry About Tariffs as an Etsy Seller?
Should You Worry About Tariffs as an Etsy Seller?
Why the threat of tariffs might be the best thing to happen to your handmade shop in years, but only if you play it right.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 10
Adobe Stock vs. Shutterstock: Which is the Best Stock Platform for Illustrators?
Adobe Stock vs. Shutterstock: Which is the Best Stock Platform for Illustrators?
My ongoing experience on Stock Agencies as Illustrator and Painter
Suomii Art | Design
Apr 6
Can You Really Stop Someone from Stealing Your Design on Etsy?
Can You Really Stop Someone from Stealing Your Design on Etsy?
Etsy won’t protect your shop. That’s your job.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 5
How to Actually Succeed as a Graphic Designer
How to Actually Succeed as a Graphic Designer
There’s never going to be a perfect time.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 28
T-Shirt Design Rules You’d Better Follow (Unless You Like Ugly Shirts)
T-Shirt Design Rules You’d Better Follow (Unless You Like Ugly Shirts)
Ugly shirts are easy to make. Beautiful ones? They follow rules.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 22
Typography Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Beginner
Typography Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Beginner
Follow these simple and basic rules, and your text will look professional and easy to read.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 14
What to Do If Your Etsy Shop Stopped Getting Attention
What to Do If Your Etsy Shop Stopped Getting Attention
One month you’re raking in orders, the next month you feel like your shop has been cursed.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 11
Starting Small on Etsy is Not a Crime (Really, It’s Not)
Starting Small on Etsy is Not a Crime (Really, It’s Not)
So, is it OK to start an Etsy shop with just a few products?
Miroslav Novohradsky
Mar 10
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