I Love Typography
JULY 31, 2020
The modern poster first appeared in France in the 19th century, but its antecedents can be found in Renaissance printmaking. Woodcut, engraving, etching, and drypoint were techniques used by the likes of Albrecht Dürer, Hieronymus Bosch, and Raphael, while printmaking publishers like Hieronymus C**k, helped popularize the print and expand it into a burgeoning industry.
Spoon Graphics
JULY 6, 2020
Add detailed organic patterns to your design work with this free collection of seamlessly repeating vector pattern graphics. Inspired by the popular research into reaction-diffusion patterns in nature by mathematician Alan Turing, these graphics are made up of intricate stripes, spots, and spirals, which have become generally known as ‘Turing Patterns’ Inside you will find 13 pattern graphics in a variety of formats, including vector AI, EPS, Illustrator pattern swatches, Photoshop P
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Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 2, 2020
“Do Not F**k with the Icelandic”. Dating back to 1912, the Iceland National Football Team was first recognized by FIFA in 1946. The team is part of KSÍ (Knattspyrnusamband Íslands for long, Football Association of Iceland in English), the governing body of association football in Iceland, and have enjoyed some success since 2010, including the men's team first appearance at the UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, which earned them the bragging right of being the smallest countr
The Logo Smith
JULY 28, 2020
The post Color Palettes of the Fortune 500 Brand Logo Designs by Bold Web Design appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ |. Fortune 500 Color Palettes by Bold Web Design is a veritable feast of brand logo design colour palettes. Not sure I’ve ever seen such a comprehensive collection of brand logo designs and their respective colour palettes, even if it is ‘limited’ to the Fortune 500 brands.
Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People
Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t
SpeckyBoy
JULY 2, 2020
If you’re looking to spice up your branded videos and marketing campaigns, consider using an animated logo reveal. An animated logo can be a great way to capture the attention of your audience as they scroll through their newsfeed and to stand out from the competition. Luckily, you don’t have to be a motion design expert to create a stunning animated logo.
Noupe
JULY 2, 2020
A graphic designer is a highly-demanding profession that requires not only a wide array of skills and vast expertise but also thinking ahead and breaking the rules. Even veterans must continuously upgrade their skills and expand their knowledge to stay on top of the game. To be able to do that, they keep tabs on modern trends that delight their clients.
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Spoon Graphics
JULY 15, 2020
In today’s video tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a series of detailed, organic patterns, which have become generally known as ‘Turing Patterns’ Based on the research into reaction-diffusion patterns in nature by mathematician Alan Turing, these graphics are made up of intricate stripes, spots, and spirals. I’ll show you how a clever 3-step process in Photoshop can be used to create the effect, then I’ll explain how you can convert the patterns int
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 21, 2020
“The King is Bread, Long Live the King!”. Established in 1790, originally as Henry Wood & Company, later Sands, Taylor, & Wood Company, followed by The King Arthur Flour Company, and, as of this week, the King Arthur Baking Company is the oldest flour brand in the United States and one of the most used today. Headquartered in Norwich, VT, a certified B Corp, and 100% employee-owned, King Arthur Baking Company got its name in 1896 when Sands, Taylor, & Wood Company introduced its own
The Logo Smith
JULY 27, 2020
The post Once Appon a Time – A Retro Project Where Modern Meets Retro by Luli Kibudi appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ |. Once Appon a Time is a joyously colourful retro brand & app project by Luli Kibudi, that certainly deserves a bit of your time. Although the Behance Project page is somewhat sparse of information, it obviously appears that Luli Kibudi has reimagined certain famous brands and apps with their retro incarnations.
Creative Review
JULY 23, 2020
Launched in 2018, Apple’s Behind the Mac campaign has brought us a series of ads showing inspiring people using its computers. A film released to mark International Women’s Day back in March featured MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke alongside Marie Kondo, Ava DuVernay and Lady Gaga, while another released in June focused on UK musicians.
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Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.
Noupe
JULY 28, 2020
Robots are everywhere. In media, in our lives, in our future. And you know what? Robots are cool. Advancement in technology has made robots enter even our household and they are represented widely in media as well. Video games, books, movies all have different approaches at robots and some iterations have caused us to even question our humanity by making us ask the dreaded question, “what does it mean to be human”.
Azure Magazine
JULY 29, 2020
It’s not often that a piece of street furniture sparks so much controversy. In Montreal, a number of bright blue benches, divided by two centre armrests and stenciled with a COVID-inspired time limit were installed and removed in less than 24 hours in Cabot Square. An image of the bench made its rounds on social media, prompting Mayor Valérie Plante to respond, “This bench has no place in the vicinity of Cabot Square because it contributes to the stigmatization of people experiencing homel
Spoon Graphics
JULY 20, 2020
Follow along with today’s Photoshop tutorial to create your own fantasy world, just like the fictional story settings of Neverland, Middle-Earth or Westeros. We’ll use Photoshop’s built-in tools to establish the landmass and sea, then construct hills, mountains and deserts with some simple filter combinations, before finishing off the artwork with a vintage paper texture and place names to simulate an old world map.
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 6, 2020
“Going our Separate Waze”. Established in 2006, Waze is one of the most popular navigation apps in the world, with 130 million users in over 180 countries and is, in part, fueled by its community of users who report, in real time, traffic and road conditions (along with the very helpful police-up-ahead reports so that you can slow your speeding, which you shouldn't be doing).
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The Logo Smith
JULY 24, 2020
The post Simple Icons – 1382 Free Searchable SVG Icons for Popular Brands by Dan Leech appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ |. Inadvertently stumbled across “Simple Icons: 1382 Free Searchable SVG Icons for Popular Brands “, by Dan Leech @bathtype , whilst searching and researching specific icons for a new logo & brand identity project.
Creative Review
JULY 9, 2020
Nike’s Air Max shoe has gained a cult following since its launch in 1987. Designed by Tinker Hatfield , and inspired by the Pompidou centre in Paris, it was the first Nike shoe to feature visible air pockets in the sole – and went on to become one of the brand’s most successful and recognisable sneakers of all time. AKQA’s new project for Nike Japan invites Air Max fans to put their own spin on the iconic product, with an AR-enabled zine that allows them to create and edi
Noupe
JULY 10, 2020
The user interface is not a new term for any of us, rather we should declare it as an integral part of our daily lives. Knowingly or unknowingly we are continuously being bombarded with the beauty of UI designs. When we break down the term User Interface, we discover the way through which users can interact with any sort of digital platform like apps, websites, etc.
SpeckyBoy
JULY 21, 2020
Ideas: the germs that grow into those great, award-winning designs we all want to have our names attached to. We all get dozens of ideas constantly, which typically range from fairly good to amazingly good. Ideas are an abundant commodity that we all have, as creative people. In fact, most designers have more ideas than they know what to do with. Yet, most jealously hide their ideas, paranoid that someone will “steal” them and do something that will undermine their own fame as a desi
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Spoon Graphics
JULY 1, 2020
In today’s Adobe Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you a handy technique for creating a gold foil effect that looks just like the hot foil stamping printing finish that adds luxurious embellishments to printed products. We’ll first create a shiny gold texture, then apply it to some text with the help of a mask. To simulate the appearance of real foil stamping, we’ll finish it off with subtle effects like a paper texture and minor edge distortions. ?
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 24, 2020
“Puck Yeah!”. (Est. 2018) "The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey expansion team based in Seattle, and will begin play in the 2021-22 National Hockey League (NHL) season. The team will compete in the NHL as a member club of the league's Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The team is owned by Seattle Hockey Partners and will play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena." ( Wikipedia ).
Illustration Age
JULY 13, 2020
Illustration by Daniel Fishel. On June 28th, 2020 a new Instagram account called @blackatsva published its first post with a simple message: “This is a safe space for current and former black students at SVA to share their stories. You are heard. Your stories matter. You matter.” Accompanying the post was an open call for black students of the School of Visual Arts in New York to submit anonymous stories of their time at the college.
Creative Review
JULY 21, 2020
Founded in 1972, the V&A’s annual illustration awards honour professional and student artwork, with prizes celebrating great book covers, book illustrations and illustrated journalism. Past winners include Quentin Blake, graphic memoirist Nora Krug and children’s book illustrator Yasmeen Ismail. This year’s winning projects were selected from over 800 entries, and include a modern retelling of a classic fairytale, a charming children’s book cover and a powerful image
Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix
When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.
Noupe
JULY 2, 2020
Though it may not seem like an obvious choice, a landing page — or two or three — can help generate leads and grow your business. A landing page is a web page with a singular focus: to convert website visitors into leads. When visitors click on a link from an ad or a post on social media, they go to a landing page that describes what the offer in the ad or post is and what they need to do to get it.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
JULY 19, 2020
Ask a dozen web designers how to build a specific feature – and you’ll likely get a dozen unique answers. That’s part of the beauty of web design. You don’t need to stick to one specific formula to achieve a desired look or functionality. However, not every solution is on equal footing. The fact that it works nicely in the browser isn’t enough. The potential downside is that some approaches are going to be more resilient than others.
Design Week
JULY 31, 2020
The plastic crisis is well-documented. Around 8bn metric tonnes of plastic has been created worldwide – with a projected figure of 34bn by 2050 – and much of the material is single-use. Once it is used, it is often discarded, filling landfills and making its way into the ocean and water systems. It’s estimated that there are five shopping bags full of rubbish for every foot of coastline around the world.
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 29, 2020
“Anchor Management”. Established in 1873, Delta Gamma is one of the largest women fraternities* in the U.S. with more than 250,000 initiated members in 152 collegiate chapters and 195 alumnae groups. (* Delta Gamma refers to itself as a fraternity instead of a sorority.) Their Greek letters were chosen by the three young women who founded the fraternity in Oxford, Mississippi, at the Lewis School for Girls when they were unable to go home for the Christmas break, because of their desire to "Do G
Speaker: Michele Berdinis
This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?
Tom Kenny
JULY 23, 2020
As designers, simplicity is a goal we strive for with everything we design. We want our designs to be usable and intuitive but that can often be mistaken for clean or minimal visual designs. This simplicity can be misleading and it could be harming the usability of your designs. I’ve picked out a number of examples of false simplicity and what to do to actually make them simple and usable.
Interaction Design Foundation
JULY 4, 2020
Learn to conduct a heuristic evaluation on any given user interface design. This article will teach you how to generate and conduct your own heuristic evaluations so you can improve the usability, utility, and desirability of your designs. The best practice is to use established heuristics like Nielsen and Molich's 10 rules of thumb and Ben Shneiderman’s 8 golden rules as a stepping stone and inspiration while making sure to combine them with other relevant design guidelines and market research.
Noupe
JULY 27, 2020
Even as many countries start to emerge from pandemic-induced lockdown, it’s unlikely that the business world as a whole will ever return in full force to the traditional office structure. It’s been made abundantly clear that people can — and do — work just as productively from afar as they do when asked to work alongside their colleagues under controlled conditions.
Azure Magazine
JULY 8, 2020
Two sinuous buildings hug a lush, raised landscape in the newly revitalized east-downtown Toronto neighbourhood known as the Canary District. One is wrapped in a façade of concrete “birch trees,” the other is ensconced in a metal shawl with a swaying fringe. Beyond an edge wall depicting wildlife imagery found on ancient Peterborough petroglyphs, a raised landscape planted with native species intertwines a rainwater-channeling bioswale with a winding foot path.
Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design
Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.
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