PicsartFreelancers! We know the struggles you face day-to-day: wearing all the hats, juggling client deadlines, social content, and project pitches… you don’t have time for inefficient workflows. You’re in luck, because we’ve got great news. Picsart and Twine have teamed up to bring you this freelancer-focused guide, detailing 10 design hacks you should know if you’re looking to improve your ways of working. Whether you’re a designer, content creator or writer, use these ten tailored design hacks to save hours, while maintaining the quality of your outputs. Why work harder when you could just work smarter? New technology and innovative tools can help to transform your content, speed up your processes, and help to organize your busy schedule.
Follow these design tips and be ready to see the transformation you’ve been waiting for.
1. Remove image backgrounds in mere taps
Looking to put together fun social assets for your clients, make a moodboard to inspire an aesthetic, or create product images? With Picsart’s AI Background Remover, you can make the subject of your image the main event, without distracting backgrounds. It’s also ideal for profile images and pitch decks. If you’re short on time, this tool will be your best friend. Forget about having to trace the outline of your main object every time you want to remove the rest of your image, and instead remove any unwanted space in just a few clicks.
Why it works:
- One-click automation saves hours
- Clean, professional results
- Great for e-commerce and social thumbnails
2. Use one-click enhancement to improve low-quality images
Stuck with low-quality client photos that ruin social media assets, and don’t work for a website? No problem, Picsart’s AI Enhance tool automatically improves images by adjusting lighting, contrast, and clarity in seconds. It’s like a personal photo retoucher, built into your workflow. Once you’ve enhanced your photos, edit them further by adding stickers if you’re looking for a youthful vibe, or with effects if you’re looking to achieve a certain aesthetic.
Use it for:
- Polishing headshots
- Improving branded content
- Photos for a website
3. Pick up the pace with templates
Templates mean less thinking and more designing. No need for endless brainstorming, or excessive trial and error while creating the ideal layout. With Picsart’s free design templates, create on-brand content in minutes. Upload your visuals, adjust the text as needed, and you’re ready to go! Use the same templates for future content for a cohesive look.
Perfect for:
- Client Instagram grids
- Business proposals
- Event flyers or promos
4. Go from 0 to 100: Batch edit multiple assets at once
Working on too many visuals to count, and fed up with having to repeat the same steps over and over again? We’ve all been there. Don’t worry, you don’t need to apply the same edits manually anymore. Use Picsart’s Batch Editor to resize, filter, or watermark multiple images simultaneously. You’ll be shocked by the amount of time you save, freeing you up to take on more clients, or just to have that well-deserved break.
Use cases:
- Adding logos to brand assets
- Creating platform-specific versions of one image
- Quickly adjusting dimensions for client delivery
5. Resize in a snap
Freelancers know the pain of resizing one design 10 different ways for every platform under the sun. Top designer tip: use Picsart’s Smart Resize feature to generate multiple versions for different platforms, all with optimized ratios so you don’t have to worry about getting it right.
It’s perfect for:
- Repurposing content across your go-to social media channels
- Managing brand consistency at scale
- Saving time during revisions that you could be spending on other tasks
6. Design a personal logo
A clean, well-designed logo helps establish a brand identity and makes a strong first impression. Head over to AI Logo Generator to create your very own custom logo that you can place on your LinkedIn, website, business cards, and wherever else your heart desires. If you want to take the manual route, Picsart offers customizable templates and creative tools that allow freelancers to design their own logo without needing to hire a graphic designer. By experimenting with fonts, icons, and colors, create a unique logo that reflects your style and professional niche.
Why create a logo?
- Improve your professional appearance
- Make your freelancing business recognizable
- Use it for business cards and speaking engagements
7. Use AI to brainstorm
Hit a creative block? As a freelancer, you’re expected to come up with ideas for clients day in, day out. Use Picsart’s AI tools as a source of easy inspiration. The AI Image Generator and AI Writer can help you create unique backgrounds, stylized visuals, and even marketing copy based on prompts. If you already have a specific tone of voice that you adhere to in all of your written communications, include details in your prompt for an outcome that sounds as though it was written by you. Or, if you’re generating an image and you already have an idea of what it should look like, just include any references necessary to see your vision come to life.
Freelancer-friendly ideas:
- Moodboard creation for clients
- Snappy caption writing for social campaigns
- Visual exploration for brand identities
8. Keep your aesthetics consistent with your own brandkit
The ultimate way to keep your branding cohesive and all of your chosen elements in one place? Create a brandkit. This is one of the quickest and easiest options when it comes to creating a recognizable look that you want to keep cohesive. Simply upload your logos, select your brand colors, choose the fonts you want to save, include your tone of voice, and throw in any other elements you want to keep saved. Now, your personalized branding assistant is ready whenever you need it.
Best for:
- Social media assets
- Creating content for your website
- Portfolios to send to prospective clients
9. Create your own stickers to add to custom client content
Use Picsart’s Sticker Maker to design and produce custom stickers that add a unique, personalized touch to client projects. Stickers can help to tailor visual content and make it more engaging for specific audiences. These stickers can be used digitally (for stories, reels, or online ads) or printed for physical use (such as packaging inserts or merchandise). Create and reuse sticker packs for clients to ensure further consistency for branding across projects.
Perfect for:
- Personalized merchandise
- Creating branded story elements
- Designing product packaging and print collateral
10. Stay sharp with emerging tools
Creativity and technology are known to evolve quickly, and so does Picsart. New features are constantly emerging, ensuring that freelancers have all of the necessary tools to see the results they need. With all of the features you could dream of in one place, falling behind the latest trends is made impossible. Whether you want to incorporate the latest AI image generation into your content outputs, or test out new aesthetics for different clients, there’s an option for every occasion.
Keep learning by:
- Looking out for updates from Picsart on social media
- Browsing trending tools inside Picsart
- Testing new visual formats with low-risk projects
Apply these design tips where necessary in your day-to-day content creation and creative operations to begin to see the difference in your work (and client reactions). With new levels of speed and ease, design quicker than you ever thought possible, secure those extra clients, and be amazed by the results.
Why do freelancers use Picsart?
Picsart is the ultimate creative toolkit for freelancers in need of a full suite of specialized features. From AI-powered editing and design templates, to batch tools and social media formatting options, it gives you professional-level capabilities, without high costs or complexity. Whether you’re creating branding for a client, or designing assets, Picsart helps you work faster and create through its web platform and via the Picsart app. With over 150 million users globally, Picsart supports creatives to bring their ideas to life.
A collaboration built for creatives
This article is brought to you by Picsart X Twine: a partnership focused on helping freelancers unlock more opportunities with top-tier tools. These designer hacks can be used by every freelancer on Twine and Picsart looking to transform their outputs. Twine connects creative professionals with the gigs, while Picsart gives you the power to deliver professional-grade visuals in a snap.
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