Welcome to my annual round up of Designer Patch - year five.
DESIGN & MARKETING
The Future of Graphic Design
From AI-powered creativity to retro revivals, bold typography, and eco-conscious visuals; 2025 is all about balance, inclusivity, and depth. Want to see which trends defined the year?
Stop Spam Marketing
Blanket emails and random tags don’t just waste time, they damage your brand. With a little research, smarter sorting, and consistent monitoring, you can target the right audience with the right message.
Creating A Video Series
Ever thought about starting your own video series? From overcoming self-doubt to building consistency, Allie Morin (Content Creator at PromoCorner) shares how she created ‘Let’s Talk Product’ and shares the lessons she learned along the way. Get inspired to hit record.
ChatGPT Cheat Sheet
Learn five prompt frameworks to make ChatGPT your ultimate creative assistant. From clear instructions to complex problem-solving, these tips help you get smarter, faster, and more accurate AI responses.
How I Overcome Creative Block
Stuck in a creative rut? You’re not alone. From switching up your environment to trying playful new mediums, this guide shares practical ways to break through creative blocks and spark fresh ideas.
Burnout - The Dark Side of Creativity
Creativity isn’t always fun, burnout can drain your passion and energy. Learn the signs, understand the impact, and discover practical ways to recharge your mind, protect your creativity, and get back to loving your work.
Why Brand Photography Matters
Your brand is more than a logo, it’s the story your images tell. From boosting recognition to driving engagement and sales, high-quality, consistent brand photography is essential. Learn how to make every photo work for your brand and tell the story you want told.
SOCIAL MEDIA
2025 Social Media Trends
From short-form videos and AI-assisted content to niche marketing, LinkedIn authenticity, and user-generated content, these trends have shaped the social media landscape this year.
Now Hiring: Corporate Influencers
Your employees could be your next marketing secret weapon! Corporate influencers share authentic insights, build community, and boost transparency; giving your brand reach and trust that no company post can match. Learn how to tap into this growing trend.
Why Your Brand’s Going MIA
Still avoiding video content? Social platforms favor it; and short videos drive engagement, ROI, and reach. Learn what to film, how to film it, and where to post so your brand starts showing up in viewer’s feeds.
Check out recaps of the past four years for more insights on Design, Marketing, and Social Media:
Trends, Strategies, and Engagement - Oh My! (2024)
Marketing, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence (2023)
Easy Ways To Improve Your Marketing (2022)
7 Design Tips To Better Market Yourself (2021)
Jessica is the Art Director at PromoCorner and has been in the promotional products industry since 2010. With a degree in Graphic Design, she has been working in Marketing since 2006 creating advertising of all sizes; from social posts to billboards. Jessica shares her passion for design in her monthly blog, Designer Patch. She can be reached at
jessica@promocorner.com.