graphic design

  • Paint a Stencilled Pattern Onto That Old Concrete Patio

    Paint a Stencilled Pattern Onto That Old Concrete Patio

    As you emerge from your home this spring and assess your outdoor space, you might find that your old concrete patio could use a little sprucing up. If you’d like a little patio refresh on a small budget, you might consider painting on a stencilled pattern. All you need is a few materials, a couple…


  • How to Stencil Your Ceiling (and Why You Should)

    How to Stencil Your Ceiling (and Why You Should)

    Ceilings are often overlooked elements in our homes, but a little bit of texture or some colour can really add a lot to a room. If pressed tin ceiling tiles are out of your budget, there are simpler ways to add some expensive-looking detail without breaking the bank. Here’s how to achieve a fast update…


  • Stop Twitter From Turning Your PNGs Into JPGs

    Stop Twitter From Turning Your PNGs Into JPGs

    When you embed any static image onto Twitter, it tries to compress it down as a JPEG to save bandwidth. For photos, that’s usually fine; JPEG was designed for photos. But digital art, infographics and screenshots usually look their best in the PNG image format. If you upload those as PNGs, Twitter will still compress…