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A creative resource for designers, makers, and growing brands.
I Tried to Rebrand a Catering Company in 2 Hours Using AI (And Canva)
I created a fake brand brief with AI, then tried to design a catering brand in Canva—like a client would. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and how I redesigned it with strategy.
I Tried Designing a Logo Like a Client Using Canva—Here’s What Happened
I used ChatGPT to write a fake brief, then designed a logo using Canva templates—like a client would. Here’s how it went and what I learned.
Building a Brand in Two Hours Using ChatGPT + Canva (Kind Of)
Watch as I attempt to create a brand using ChatGPT’s prompts and Canva in two hours—from colour palette to logo, icons, patterns, and mockups.
The 2-Hour Rebrand Challenge: A Creative Sprint for Designers
Ready to boost your design skills and have some fun? The 2hr Rebrand Challenge is a creative sprint where you reimagine a brand in just two hours. Use AI to generate a brief, mock up an ‘existing’ brand, then redesign it with your unique style. It’s perfect for portfolio-building, social content, or just flexing those creative muscles.
How I Give My Vector Illustrations a Hand-Drawn Look in Adobe Illustrator
In partnership with Adobe Design, I’m sharing how I add ink-like texture and a hand-drawn feel to my vector artwork using stroke, rounding, and roughen effects.
How I Designed a Flag Mockup Using Adobe Illustrator
In collaboration with Adobe Design, I created a custom flag design using Illustrator’s warp effect, then mocked it up and cut it into an iron-on transfer. Here’s how I did it.
Designing DIY Band Merch for My Kids Using Adobe Illustrator
I used Adobe Illustrator and some screen printing supplies to create custom patches for my kids' fictional band—The Banana Milkshakes. Here’s how I did it.
How I Come Up with Original Reel Ideas (Without the Overwhelm)
Tired of staring at a blank screen or panic-posting on Instagram? Learn how to generate original, helpful reel ideas by solving real problems—and making content that actually connects.