Textures are an easy way to take a design from boring to exciting. Play with the transparency setting in your design program to create a subtle watermark, or use the graphic at full strength to make a bold statement.
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Canvas Texture Create a design that people will want to get their hands on by using the canvas texture as a background. |
Carmen Ohio How firm thy friendship. Show your Ohio State affiliation by including the alma mater faded in the background or as the focus of your piece. |
Chevron Leaf Hand drawn lines take this design from just a plain geometric pattern to one that conveys the feeling of being one with nature. |
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Download Canvas Texture | Download Carmen Ohio | Download Chevron Leaf |
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Concrete Texture Buckeyes build things and get their hands dirty. Use this texture to add some grit to your pages while also keeping the design clean. |
Grass It looks so real, you might be tempted to mow it or check it for slugs. This pattern is a great way to create an organic edge in your layout. |
Natural Lines Natural lines convey a feeling of movement and motion while remaining subtle enough to let your words and images shine. |
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Download Concrete Texture | Download Grass Texture | Download Natural Lines |
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Thompson Library We're a cornerstone college and can't be more proud of that heritage. |
We Sustain Life Our mission guides us in what we do every day. Use this texture to reinforce that message. |
Wood A subtle wood grain texture works well in both casual and formal designs. |
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Download Thompson Seal | Download Mission Texture | Download Wood Texture |