“On Demand Graphic Design”? For real?
Ever notice that the traditional way of doing something can almost become non-existent overnight?
Milton Glaser vs. Design Contests
The Ocean State has a new logo. Unveiled on March 28th, the logo is part of a $5M branding campaign and was designed by respected designer Milton Glaser, creator of the iconic “ILoveNY” logo.
Truth Telling.
One of the most important things in design is to show people what they want to see-not what they need to see.
All In The Perspective.
It is interesting how to one person, something can look so great and yet, to another the very same things can be terrible.
American Airlines’ New Logo.
It looks as though American Airlines has joined the many companies that are updating their new logos and has for the first time -since 1967-updated their logo.
All In The Details.
When working with graphics there are many things to keep in mind. However, one of the very most important is never forgetting the details.
Lovely Labels.
It is the label that says it all. And more specifically, the design on the label. I don’t know about you, but it is always the label that catches my eye.
What is in Vogue?
As designers, it is always good to take a look around, and size up the competition {well, in the design world that is!}.
Not sure what you think about change?
Many designers are afraid to do something different, and think that it is safer to stay with the “same old same old”.
Senseless?
I like to write. But just because I like to write does not mean that I always know what to write about.
Ten Commandments….for Logo Designers?
I love to go to my Google Reader and catch up on all the latest news from the land of logo design. It is always nice to find a good article, or some of the latest new logos to review.
New Wendy’s Logo!
Wendy’s was founded in 1969, by Dave Thomas. Thomas named the restaurant after his fourth child, Melinda Lou “Wendy” Thomas. Until it was closed on March 2, 2007, the original Wendy’s restaurant had photographs and illustrations of her (as well as other memorabilia based upon her) on display.
Glowing roads?
Apparently, in Holland in 2013, experimental designs that glow in the dark will be installed on a couple of hundred meters of road.
On politics.
With all the debating and upcoming elections, there are a lot of thoughts stirring, questions being asked, arguments, etc.
Amazing art.
Recently I came across an amazing artist-Tom Fruin. One need only see one example of his work to understand just how talented he is {see pictures below}.
Running a good business in the race of life.
We don’t know what will happen next. Even the most well laid plans can go by the wayside.
Logos – old or new?
What is a Logo? Some of the less knowledgeable would perhaps say that Logos are something that has only come around since technology, since large businesses, etc. They are, as a a matter of fact, quite wrong. Remember the old signs out in the Wild West? For a saloon, there would be a jug of whiskey on the sign, alongside the writing. […]
Are you never hugged? This vest may be your new best friend.
Living in a world that celebrates social media, and narrowing it down to Facebook in particular, Melissa Kit Chow (in collaboration with Andy Payne and Phil Seaton as part of MIT’s Tangible Media Group), has designed this vest, seeking to find the connection between digital data and physicality.
The rise of Instagram.
Not too long ago, Facebook paid approximately 1 billion dollars for Instagram, free photo-sharing program and social network that has over one million registered users.
Cool floral font…
…designed, crafted, and photographed by Ann Lee.
Facebook’s first ad. A historic moment?
As it reaches one billion users, Facebook celebrates by running its first ad, created by Wieden & Kenedy (creators of Old Spice’s “Man your man could smell like” and Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan), and directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu.
