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This event happened on Thu, Feb 9, 2023
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Overview
459 Lovely Attendees
459 Lovely Attendees
Your Host
Monique Meyer
Founder, Designer at graphicchica.
Coral Springs
About this FieldTrip
Are you a small business owner who is trying to market yourself while also managing your everyday tasks? Are you overwhelmed with trying to do design on your own and trying to figure out how to work with colors, typography, graphics, etc. to make your business look attractive? Well, letâs get you out of your head!
I will teach you some basic graphic design rules that you can (and should) start to use immediately to improve your work. You will also walk away with free tools you may not know about that are available for your everyday design use.
â¨WHAT TO EXPECT
âď¸ Learn why good graphic design is crucial to your small businessâď¸ Learn telltale signs of poor design and how you can avoid these errors
âď¸ See real life examples of good and bad design and learn how to train your eye to see good design
âď¸ Understand how to work with typography, color, composition and process with thorough, yet quick tips
âď¸ Become inspired to stop using templates and confidently create designs that work for your brand"
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Monique Meyer is best known for turning ordinary ideas into gorgeous, high-impact marketing pieces for nonprofit and educational organizations. She is Principal at Studio South + Shore, highly active in the design community and has been featured on podcasts and at conferences. With an MA in Graphic Design + Digital Media, she uses her skills as a recurring judge for Adobe Creative Jams and as a reviewer for various college portfolio review panels.
EVENT TYPE
đ Business Skillz
đĽ â This FieldTrip Will Be Recorded and Shared in the 24-hour Follow Up Email. Make Sure to Register for Access!
What to expect
Lecture format!
This is a more traditional format where participants absorb information through presentations and talks.
Real-time only!
This FieldTrip will not be recorded.
Your Host
Monique Meyer
Founder, Designer at graphicchica.
Coral Springs
About Monique Meyer
Attendees
Jo Hilton
Photographer, artist, social worker, sign language interpreter.
Eszter SebestyĂŠn
Catriona Derrins
Designer at NUADH DENIM.
Sirley Saboia
Communications Manager at Rabobank.
Veronica Mills
Writer.
Celine Vanaerde
Freelance art Director and graphic designer .
Claudia Wolff
Owner & Lead Photographer at Claudia Wolff Photography.
Treva McKissic
Collage Artist, Paper Artist, Creativity Coach, Poet, Artist Mindset Developer at Layers of Piece Collage Art by Treva & Unforgettable Designs by Treva .
Peter Bossio
Creative Director.
Dana Jenkins
Library Manager, Curious Human.
Bria Lafayette
Blanca Madrigal
Photographer at Blanca Madrigal Photography.
Cari Roberts
Chief Collaborator at Camp Craft / The Stitch Sitch.
Merlinda Lucas
Community Manager/Event Manager at Freelance .
Ahsan Khurshid
Social Media Manager.
Heike Isufi
Key Account Manager at BRANDAD Solutions GmbH.
Juliane WĂźnsche
Cultural Manager.
Hayley Crichton
Owner at Happy Nomad Candles.
Robert VĂľeras
UX/UI Designer.
Bill Leach
Program Manager / Designer at DD Studio.
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