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Go behind the scenes into one of the most creative minds at work today.
Meet MacCase founder and Chief Creative Officer Michael Santoro.
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This article provides an update of the design process involved in created a new line of cases, bags, sleeves and folios for Apple iPad Pro tablet computers.
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Chrome has a 63.69% market share and most designers prefer the Google-powered browser for its speed, UI, and the ability to add useful extensions.
Albanian UI/UX designer Dorjan Vulaj has come up with a handy list of Chrome extensions that can help you find design inspiration, identify fonts and colors from web pages, view CSS, take full page screenshots, generate palettes, and more. Check them out here.
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Colour psychology has become an increasingly important part of branding, identity and logo design for businesses as each shade has a specific psychological impact on the consumer they are targeting.
UK insurance intermediary Towergate Insurance analysed 520 company logos in a variety of sectors and compiled them into an infographic to determine which industry favours which colour(s). The graphic also shares information on how these colour choices affect consumer psychology and behaviour. Check it out here.
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Previously, we featured the top trends in graphic design, web design, colors, and images for 2019. Today, we focus on the top logo design trends with the help of this excellent report compiled by Logo Lounge.
Gradient breaks, contour stripes, spot drag, quarters, and highlights, are some of the key trends this year. Logo Lounge has referenced actual brand marks and included the names of the agency or the studio behind them. Check out the complete list here.
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Graphic designers Loredana Papp-Dinea and Mihai Baldean from Milo Themes have compiled a comprehensive and extensive list of 2019 trends in graphic design, UI/UX design, typography, branding/logo design, motion graphics, and packaging design. They’ve listed visual examples of each trend and its subcategories, using contemporary work created by leading designers and studios.
Popular trends across formats include custom-made illustrations, bright colors and gradients, bold fonts and typography, asymmetrical shapes and layouts, and more.
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Stuck in the middle of tough project with a stiff deadline? Is your client being an unreasonable prick? Has your boss put the entire workload on you? If yes, then now is the time to indulge in some meme-therapy and brighten up your day.
Memes have been scientifically proven to reduce work-related burnout by upto 57%. In a study of 480 designers and developers, neuroscientists found that memes stimulate the release of endorphins that create a sense of well-being within the body. More importantly, everything you have read above is horse-shit. Enjoy this meme collection before your boss comes back from lunch.
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One of the best ways to tell an amateur designer from a seasoned professional is by their font pairings. A good designer knows which fonts complement each other, and how to strike typographical balance by using contrast and hierarchy. Here’s a list of 10 golden rules of typography that’ll help you get it right.
If you’re looking for examples of good font pairings, Kalyspo Designs has come up with a list of 11 excellent combinations that will make your designs look professional and aesthetically pleasing. These include free fonts from Google Fonts and a few other popular choices. Check them out here.
