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Victor Isah, Lagos (2025)

24/04/2025

Canva is nice o, but a professionally designed flyer beats that your DIY Canva template

Let’s address this gently because some of una don carry Canva for head like say na bread and beans.

You want to promote your business, event, or product and the first thing you do is open Canva, select one nice template, drag text here, drop picture there, and boom! You’ve created a “flyer.”

Abi no be so?

Now follow me very closely:

There’s a very big difference between a flyer you design yourself on Canva and a flyer created by a professional designer who knows what they’re doing.

Let me break it down for you with love and vibes:

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1. Templates are Made for Everybody Not Only Your Business

That Canva template you’re using?
10,000 other people are using the exact same thing, same layout, same vibe, same everything.
There’s nothing unique or tailored about it.

But when you work with a pro designer, your flyer is built from scratch for your brand alone.
Your business has its own personality, energy, and audience, your design should reflect that, not blend into the crowd like uniform.

2. Professional Flyers Are Strategically Designed

A designer doesn’t just “make it fine.”
We ask:

Who are you targeting?

What action do you want them to take?

What colors align with your brand?

How do we guide the eye from headline to call-to-action?

We design with purpose.
That’s why our flyers don’t just look good they deliver results.

3. Canva Flyers Often Lack That Polished Touch

Let’s be honest, you know that Canva flyer doesn’t hit like that.
The spacing dey somehow, the fonts dey argue, the alignment dey fight with the picture.
You feel something is off but you can’t explain it.

That’s because good design is not just about what you see it’s about what you feel.
Professionally designed flyers have balance, flow, and clarity. They command attention, not just decorate space.

4. Time Is Money Dear Business Owner

How many hours did you spend tweaking that Canva flyer? Dragging one text box for 20 minutes, changing fonts like 5 times, still not sure if it looks right?

Meanwhile, a professional would’ve delivered a high-quality flyer that’s ready to go — while you focused on your business or getting that bag.

5. Your Brand Deserves Better Than “Just Manage It”

Every time you post a DIY flyer, you're sending a message about your business
whether you realize it or not.

Do you want people to see your brand as serious, premium, and trustworthy?
Or as average, unbothered, and “make we just try”?

If you want to be seen as premium, your visuals have to speak premium.

Canva is a Tool. Design is a Skill.

Use Canva for small stuff, no wahala.
But when it comes to representing your business to the world, don’t “manage.”
Invest in professional design.
It shows. It sells. And it speaks louder than any caption.

Ready to leave DIY flyers behind and upgrade your brand image?

Send me a message let’s create something custom, powerful, and designed to get results.
No more “just okay.” Let’s do premium work for your premium brand.

24/04/2025

Thinking of learning graphic design? Great choice — but here’s a quick heads-up:

🚫 Stay away from anyone who claims you’ll become a pro designer after a 3-day masterclass.
🚫 Or anyone who swears you’ll start making $1000 per month right after learning.
🚫 Or those who say clients will be lining up for you immediately after training.

Graphic design is a powerful skill — but it’s not magic.

Real growth takes time. It takes practice, consistency, and patience.
Not 3 days. Not 1 week. Not even 1 month.

If you’re in this for the long game, the rewards are absolutely worth it.

No shade, just facts.

24/04/2025

Top 3 Design Secrets That can Make Your Flyer POP If You Know Them.

Let’s be honest, most flyers floating around don’t grab attention.
They’re either too loud, too crowded, or just plain forgettable.
But when a flyer is done right, it stops the scroll, pulls in the eye, and delivers the message like a pro.

Here are 3 design secrets I use to make sure every flyer I create stands out from the noise:

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1. Clear Visual Hierarchy; Know What to Emphasize

Your flyer is not a wall of text. It’s a visual message.
That means everything can’t be the same size, font, or color.

If the event name, discount, or headline isn’t jumping out within 3 seconds, it’s already lost.
I structure my flyers so your eyes naturally move from the most important info down to the details.
Think: Headline > Supporting Info > Call-to-Action.

When the hierarchy is on point, your flyer speaks clearly even in a split second.

2. Strategic Use of Color, Design with Intention

Colors do more than “look nice.”
They set the mood, highlight key information, and control how a flyer feels at first glance.

I don’t just throw colors around. I ask:

What emotion do I want this to evoke?

What colors align with the brand or theme?

Is there enough contrast to make the design pop?

A flyer with poor color choices might look “okay” — but one with intentional colors commands attention.

3. Mastering Whitespace, Less Is Powerful

One of the biggest mistakes in flyer design is trying to fill every corner.

Whitespace (aka negative space) gives your design room to breathe.
It helps your audience focus, avoids overwhelm, and makes the design feel clean and professional.

It’s not about doing less — it’s about doing what matters more clearly.
I use spacing to highlight important content and guide the eye, not just decorate.
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So the next time you need a flyer that grabs attention and actually gets results, don’t settle for average.

Let your flyer do the talking the right way.

Follow Victor Isah for more design tips. And if you need a designer that can make your brand stand out through excellent designs, send a DM, let's begin the magical work on your brand.

24/04/2025

No Be to Design Flyer Finish, Drop Am Like Hot Yam
You need to Counsel Your Clients Well O!

Dear designers, let's talk

You spend hours crafting a flyer, layout on point, colors vibing, text looking sweet.

Client collects it, says “Wow! I love it!”
Next thing? They vanish. Flyer ends up sitting quietly on their phone gallery like it’s on break.

My people, no be so e suppose be.

As a serious designer, your job shouldn’t end when you send the final file.
Flyer design is just half the work, the other half is showing your client how to use that flyer to make noise and cash out proper.

Here’s how I break it down for clients (and how you should too):

1. Post the Flyer More Than Once!

This one is key. Some clients will post a flyer once on WhatsApp Status and expect 300 people to show up at their event.
Please help them understand that visibility is about repetition.
Different people are online at different times. One post won’t do the job. Tell them to post consistently, morning, afternoon, and night. No shame in the game.

2. Use Captions That Sell

A flyer is a visual hook, but the caption does the convincing.
Help your clients craft a short, punchy caption that explains what the event or offer is about, who it's for, and what’s in it for the audience.

Example:
“You dey plan wedding? Come check out our affordable luxury bridal gowns this Saturday! Limited slots, DM to book.”

That sounds better than just “Bridal Exhibition this Saturday.” 🤣

3. Share Across All Platforms

Tell them to stop treating Instagram like it’s the only platform that matters.

That flyer should go on their:

WhatsApp Status

Facebook feed and groups

Instagram Stories

Broadcast messages

Even printed copies if necessary!

More platforms = more eyes = more results.

4. Tag the Right People, Not Just Celebrities

Educate your clients to tag relevant vendors, partners, and businesses that might share the flyer or engage with the post. Focus on strategic visibility.

5. Hype It Like an Owambe Party

Flyers don’t go viral on their own. Teach your client to talk about the flyer like it’s hot gist — voice notes, short videos, tweets, casual posts.
The flyer is just the invite. The vibes around it is what sells it.

You’re Not Just a Designer — You’re a Design Consultant.
Any designer can send files. But if you want your work to actually bring results, guide your client. Counsel them. Show them how to make that flyer work like a full staff.

That’s how you stand out. That’s how you build loyal clients.
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Need flyers that don’t just look good but also work hard for your business?
I don’t just design and disappear — I help you use it smartly for real results.

Ready? Let’s make your next flyer count.
Send a DM and let’s start designing with strategy.

Victor Isah

23/04/2025

Graphic Designers vs Clients
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Client: Send blurry screenshot logos and say "use this, it's our original logo"

Me: u don minit 😆

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Design no hard ooo
Na you wan deliver the best 🤣

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Client: Can you make it pop?
Me: Adds Explosive gif to the flyer. It's popping now sir. 🤷‍♂️😁

23/04/2025

Sometimes the Fastest Way to Get Noticed Is to Serve First.

Let’s be real, in this creative journey, especially as a designer, visibility will not always come by sitting in your corner waiting for paid clients. Sometimes, the door that opens bigger opportunities is the one you walked through freely — with your skill in your hand, not a price tag.

See ehn, there’s something powerful about volunteering your gift, serving others with no immediate reward, but with intentionality. Whether it’s designing flyers for a local event, helping your church announce a program, or supporting a small business that’s just starting, these things plant seeds.

You never know who’s watching.

That one free flyer might land in the hands of someone who has the budget, the audience, and the influence to change your design career.

But if you’re always waiting for “my rate is this, my price is that” with no room to serve, you might be turning down the very platforms that could have exposed you.

Don’t get it twisted, I’m not saying you should keep working for free forever. Never that. But strategic service is different from being used. The goal here is impact before income. Visibility before valuation.

Sometimes, you just need to show up, serve, deliver excellence, leave a mark and let your work speak in rooms your voice hasn’t entered yet.

So if things feel slow right now, ask yourself: Where can I serve that will let my work shine?
Not to beg. Not to shrink. But to show people what you carry, live and in action.

You want to be seen?
Let your gift serve before it earns.

Follow Victor Isah if you believe in building your design journey with excellence, purpose, and long-term growth — not just vibes and invoice.

23/04/2025

Read this if you want to understand sizing for flyer printing.

One of the most underrated things in flyer design is size. Yes, design matters. Colour, layout, font and all of that. But if you use the wrong flyer size for the wrong purpose, your design might look beautiful and still miss the mark.

Not every flyer can function with every size. Sometimes all you need is something compact and focused. Other times, you need space to breathe and command attention.

So let’s clear the air: here are 3 flyer sizes that every serious designer and business owner should know — and when to use them.

1. A6 (Postcard size) : Small but mighty. This one is perfect for handouts, event invites, or pocket-sized promos. It’s that “take me home” flyer you give people at an event. Small enough to hold, but still enough space to sell your message. Ideal when you’re printing in bulk or working on a tight budget.

2. A5 (Half of A4) : This is the sweet spot. Not too big, not too small. Great for church programmes, product promotions, class announcements. A5 flyers are versatile and affordable, and still offer enough space to make your design breathe. It’s the go-to size when you want portability and presence.

3. A4 (Full page) : The main character of flyers. A4 is your guy when you need to give a lot of information or make a strong visual statement. Think of it like your billboard in flyer form. Use this for seminars, major events, big announcements, or when the client says, “Put everything there.” Just make sure it’s designed well so it doesn’t turn into a textbook.

Here’s the thing, when your flyer size doesn’t match the goal, it affects the message. You don’t need to overdo or underdo. You just need to be intentional.

Design is not just about beauty, it’s about clarity and strategy.

If you’re tired of guessing what size to use or you want flyers that actually get results, follow this page Victor Isah.

I share no-nonsense tips, inspiration, and design ideas to help your brand stand out every single time.

Hit that follow button, because your next flyer deserves more than “just manage it.”

23/04/2025

Even Zacchaeus Had a Personal Brand: How About You?

Let’s be honest, some of us are too talented to be this hidden.

Look at Zacchaeus in the Bible. The guy was short, yes. But when Jesus entered town, na him still stand out.

Why?

Because he understood something many creatives today are still ignoring:

VISIBILITY IS NOT ABOUT NOISE — IT'S ABOUT POSITIONING.

He didn’t fight the crowd. He didn’t start shouting.
He simply climbed a tree, one intentional move that made him seen.
And just like that, he caught attention that changed his story.

That’s what personal branding should do for you as a creative, especially if you’re into design like me.
It’s not about posting every day without direction, or using loud colours hoping something will go viral.

It’s about building your presence in a way that when people see your work, they pause and say:
“I need what this person is offering.”

So let me ask you — what “tree” are you climbing in your space?
What intentional step are you taking to make your design voice louder than the crowd’s noise?

As for me?
I design flyers that not only look good — they get seen and get results.
Because your design should speak before you even introduce yourself.

Climb that tree!

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23/04/2025

Stuck? Here’s How to Get Fresh Ideas for Your Next Flyer Design

Honestly even the best designers have those “blank brain” moments. You sit in front of your screen, open a fresh artboard, and... nothing. Zero ideas.

Your mind is just strolling up and down like a window shopper in the market.

It happens. That’s why creating a mood board or seeking design inspiration is not laziness. It’s strategy.

Think of a mood board like your design compass. It helps you find direction before you start dragging elements all over the canvas. You gather visual references; fonts, colours, layouts, textures, even images that match the vibe you’re going for. Once you see it all together, your brain starts connecting the dots like magic.

And no, you don’t need to wait for "creative spirits" to descend. You can find inspiration everywhere. Instagram. Pinterest. Behance. Dribbble. Even posters you see in church or on the street. Just screenshot, save, or pin them. Create a folder of ideas that speak to you, loud and clear.

Let’s say you’re working on a flyer for a youth conference. Go and look at what others have done for similar events. What’s working? What colour combos are popular? What layout grabs attention fast?

You’re not copying — you’re collecting fuel for your own fire.

The mood board keeps you focused. It’s like saying, “This is the energy I want this design to carry.” You won't get lost or start trying random styles that don’t fit the client’s goals. Instead, you’ll work faster, smarter, and with a clearer creative voice.

Remember: creativity is not about always starting from zero. It’s about knowing how to see, how to gather, and how to remix ideas into something fresh.

So before you open that blank page next time, try this: pause, gather inspiration, create a mood board, and then attack the design with confidence. You’ll be surprised how much smoother things flow.

Want more tips like this?
Follow me Victor Isah and let’s make flyer design feel less like punishment and more like purpose.

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