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Plus, how do you make a logo [infographic] Master the qualities of effective design, Learn how to create your own 3D waterscape + More. [View in web browser]( [DesignCrowd]( November Designer Newsletter [Design Jobs]( / [Sign In]( [5 common mistakes freelancers can make]( Five common mistakes graphic designers make Just graduated from design school? New to freelancing? Kreative Fingers, who's earned over $100K on DesignCrowd, shares five tips for success. [WORK LIKE A PRO]( [Guide to grid layouts]( Handy guide to grid layouts Want to create quick and balanced designs? One trick is understanding grid layouts to give your designs a structure. [GET YOUR GRID ON!]( [7 ways to learn fast from other designers]( 7 ways to learn fast from other designers Competition is fierce as a freelancer. The secret? Learn from others. Use this framework to review your peers, get inspired and rise to the top. [LEADING EDGE]( [10 ugly words made beautiful]( 10 ugly words made beautiful Ever driven by aesthetic challenges, we asked you to take on a fun design challenge; to not only make ugliness acceptable, but beautiful. [DESIGN LOVE]( [How to create 3D waterscapes from scratch]( How to create 3D waterscapes from scratch This Photoshop tutorial will guide you through the steps for creating a 3D waterscape from scratch. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create the realistic effect of a wave. [HANG TEN]( [Design Jobs]( Read our favorite design articles this month [Product update: Star ratings and mini contests]( [Master the qualities of effective design]( [When pets and animals look strangely like food]( [Switch to this payment provider and save on fees]( [Infographic: What does it take to create a logo?]( [Free, Fun Contests for Photographers, Illustrators, Photoshoppers]( [Online Design Marketplace] [Visit Us On] [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [Manage your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this newsletter](. Copyright 2017 DesignCrowd. Level 4, 2 Hill St Surry Hills NSW Australia 2010.