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Conversational Design

A List Apart

A note from the editors: We’re pleased to share an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Erika Hall’s new book, Conversational Design , available now from A Book Apart. Texting is how we talk now. We talk by tapping tiny messages on touchscreens—we message using SMS via mobile data networks, or through apps like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp. In 2015, the Pew Research Center found that 64% of American adults owned a smartphone of some kind, up from 35% in 2011.

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My thoughts On 'Supper Arrives'

Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art

'Supper Arrives' watercolour and gouache, 31 x 40cm This is my latest painting for Galerie Daniel Maghen. I finished it last Tuesday, and I'm not sure exactly how long it took to complete other than I felt I spent longer on this piece than anticipated. The scene is taken from 'The Wind In The Willows', when the carol singing mice are invited into Mole's house for supper.

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Andsmile x PeopleTree

Viktorija Illustration

I love painting girls in cute outfits. If I had a choice I would do it all the time. And I love wearing cute outfits. So when peopletree approached me to create couple of illustrations for them inspired by their new collection I was so excited! They make beautiful clothes and what they stand for is amazing (sustainable and fair trade clothing). I love buying second hand clothes (they are more fun!

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Kleding Maken – De makkelijke handleiding voor Zelfmaakmode

Fonts in Use

Contributed by Matthijs Sluiter License: All Rights Reserved. “The easy guide to DIY fashion” is in Rockwell , “Kleding Maken” is embroidered and shaded. Gaston/Charade. The logo of broadcaster/publisher Teleac is set in Gill Sans Bold. The designer of this 1970s course book is uncredited, but it’s probably not a Massimo Vignelli adept. Why use fifteen different typefaces (plus some condensed and bold weights) in what could have been a straightforward course book?

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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

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A DIY Web Accessibility Blueprint

A List Apart

The summer of 2017 marked a monumental victory for the millions of Americans living with a disability. On June 13th, a Southern District of Florida Judge ruled that Winn-Dixie’s inaccessible website violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This case marks the first trial under the ADA , which was passed into law in 1990. Despite spending more than $7 million to revamp its website in 2016, Winn-Dixie neglected to include design considerations for users with disabilities.

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THE MEANING OF "ICONIC"

Illustration Art

After the recent school shootings in Florida, rival cable news channels and political factions chattered away day and night. They spewed words of explanation or blame, words of solace or rage, words of hopelessness or words proposing solutions. (For example, the mentally deranged executive vice president of the NRA, Wayne LaPierre, proposed that school teachers pack heat, the better to shoot future gunslingers.

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Ferrari

Brand Struck

Category: Automotive – cars, luxury cars, car accessories; Apparel Owner of the brand: Ferrari N.V. Key competitors: Porsche, Lamborghini, Corvette, Jaguar Artyku? Ferrari pochodzi z serwisu BrandStruck.

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The true cost of an amazing opportunity

Paul Jarvis

I can count on zero of my fingers how many times someone’s told me about an “amazing opportunity” which actually turned into something awesome and beneficial for me or my business. (Most of these “am.

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Logo Erstellen Ganz Einfach Gemacht: Tipps und Tricks!

Graphic Springs

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Cacao 70

Inspo Finds

Another favourite of ours is the Cacao70 branding and packaging by In Good Company. Quality bean-to-bar chocolate, Cacao70 produces affordable bars to over 20+ locations across Canada. Cacao 70 originally started as a drinking chocolate brand but quickly found their audience were looking for more. The sweet, whimsical and playful branding and packaging won us over straight away.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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.