Is the new Formula One logo good or bad? Award-winning designer Chris Do reviews the new F1 logo with an in-depth look at its history, design brief, application, and reasons for change. He also discusses why it's important to view logo launches and rebrands from a business point of view rather than just aesthetics. Watch below. … [Read more...]
12 Visual Hierarchy Principles Every Designer Should Know
Visual hierarchy is the arrangement and presentation of design elements in order of their importance. It influences the order in which the human eye perceives the information that is being displayed. A simple example would be a business card - the name of the organisation is usually the most prominent element, followed by the name of the card holder, job title, and contact … [Read more...]
Funny Agency Memes That Designers And Creatives Will Relate To
You know the feeling when a client asks you why the button in your mock-up JPG isn't working. Or when the account manager tries to brief you on a Friday at 6 PM. How about the mornings when your creative director walks in with a constipated look on his/her face and you know he/she's going to take a dump on all the work you've done so far? The Incumbent Agency, an online … [Read more...]
17 Memes Every Graphic Designer Will Relate To
Having a long day at work? Boss giving you a hard time? Client being a prick? Then indulge in some meme therapy and brighten up your day. Memes stimulate the release of endorphins in your brain, which reduces stress levels and makes you forget about work problems and deadline-related anxiety. In a study of more than 150 working professionals, scientists found that when … [Read more...]
17 Images That Prove Viktoria Solidarnyh Is The Queen Of Photoshop
Ukrainian digital artist Viktoria Solidarnyh is a Photoshop wizard who has mastered the art of photo manipulation and composition. She combines multiple images (that look like they won't blend together) into one surreal, dream-like visual that doesn't look like a composite. Viktoria takes 3 to 5 days to create one artwork. She uses Photoshop, Lightroom, and a graphics … [Read more...]
Amazing Typographic Portraits Of Celebrities Made Using Their Movie Titles And Lyrics
Sean Williams is a Canadian illustrator and creative director known for his typographic portraits of musicians, actors, and pop culture influencers. Each type design is hand illustrated and uses text from the celebrity's movie titles, song lyrics, or famous quotes, to create a recognizable face of that person. The list includes Audrey Hepburn, Beyonce, Bob Marley, Elvis, … [Read more...]
Designers Share Valuable Advice They Would Give To Their Younger Selves If They Could Go Back In Time
If you could go back in time and give advice about the graphic design profession to your younger self, what would it be? Would you suggest building a diverse portfolio early on, or networking more effectively? What about the importance of continual learning and staying abreast of evolving design trends? Understanding the value of constructive criticism and resilience in … [Read more...]
Photoshop’s New ‘Select Subject’ Tool Lets You Select People And Objects In Just One Click
To select people or objects from an image in Photoshop, designers use either the Pen Tool, the Quick Select tool, the Magic Wand, or the Lasso tool. All of these require a certain level of effort. To simplify workflow for users, Adobe has released a new tool called 'Select Subject' in Photoshop CC 2018 that lets you select people or objects from plain or complex backgrounds, … [Read more...]
The Most Popular Font Types In America
Venngage is a popular online tool that lets you create free infographics for reports, data presentations, promotions, and more. It is used by over 1 million users and 21,000 businesses worldwide. Recently, they analyzed the usage statistics of 50+ fonts they offer on their platform, to see where in the US certain types of fonts are most commonly used. These included serif, sans … [Read more...]
Designer Turns Popular Gadgets Into Letters Of The Alphabet, And They’re Pretty Cool
Brazilian designer Vinicius Araújo has come up with an exceptional typography project which showcases the letters of the alphabet in the shape of well-known gadgets, based on their initials. For example, the letter 'J' has been designed to look like a JBL speaker. The letter 'C' is based on the industrial design of a Canon Camera. The letter ‘L’ has been created using an LG … [Read more...]
8 Types Of Clients You Never Want To Work With
Which type of clients do you find the most difficult to work with? The design experts who think they have an eye for design? The penny pinching visionaries with tiny budgets and huge expectations? Or the workaholic clients who work round the clock and expect you to do so as well? GetCRM has put together a relatable infographic that lists the eight types of difficult clients … [Read more...]
What Hollywood Movies Look Like Without Visual Effects
In the old days, what you would see on a movie set would pretty much be what you saw in the final movie. With modern technology giving us the capability of computer generated imagery (CGI), all you need is a green screen and a couple of props. Because of this, movie sets nowadays look completely different to what you see in the final movie. Fame Focus has come up with a … [Read more...]
The Story Behind That Iconic Photo Of Steve Jobs
Albert Watson is an award-winning, widely published Scottish photographer known for his iconic portraits of celebrities. Perhaps his most famous portrait is the 2006 shot of Steve Jobs that is seen everywhere - from print to the internet. It has been used on the cover of the Steve Jobs biography written by Walter Isaacson. It was also the photograph Apple used on their site … [Read more...]
Adobe Scribbler Is A Powerful Tool That Can Colorize Any Black & White Image Within Seconds
Have you ever wanted to colorize old black and white photos of yourself or your loved ones? The conventional process involves meticulous preliminary research followed by hours and hours of work in Photoshop. Hundreds of layers of color are added and blended together with precision. The physics of how light works also needs to be taken into account. … [Read more...]
Guy Accepts Tough Photoshop Challenge To Remove A Crane From A Building Photo In 2 Hours, Here’s The Result
Illinois-based photographer Paul Frederiksen posted a photo of the Domino Sugar factory in Baltimore to the /r/photography IRC channel but he wasn't happy with it because a crane was obstructing the view. He wanted a clear shot of the building but the crane had been parked there for months and wasn't going anywhere. UK-based photographer Denyer stepped in and said he could … [Read more...]
Short, Useful Design Tips For UI/UX Designers
Steve Schoger is a multidisciplinary designer based in Kitchener, Ontario. When he finds time off from running his design and illustration studio, he curates 'Little UI Details' - a Twitter collection of short, useful design tips for UI/UX designers. Steve's tweets cover different elements of UI design and also include before-after mockup images that make them all the more … [Read more...]
Designer Brilliantly Explains Why 7-Eleven’s Symmetrically Flawed Logo Is Not A Design Error
7-Eleven’s logo is one of the most recognizable in the world, but have you ever taken a closer look? There’s something unusual about it – the word "ELEVEn" uses a mix of upper and lowercase letters. Even more interesting, the top of the "E" doesn’t align perfectly with the "7," and the logo’s center alignment feels slightly off. These quirks might seem like design flaws at … [Read more...]
Adobe Cloak Is A Powerful Tool That Can Remove Any Object From Your Video
Have you ever wanted to remove unwanted objects or people from a video? The conventional process involves editing each frame individually and then stitching them back together. This process is time-consuming and doesn't generate the required results in most cases. To make life easier for everyone, Adobe is working on a tool called 'Cloak', an Adobe Sensei-driven feature for … [Read more...]
This Clever Photoshop Trick Helps You Remove White Edges When Cutting Out Images
One of the common problems when cutting out an object from a light background is the presence of a white edge or halo around the object. This can be an issue if you want to use that cut out on a dark background. You want your cut out to blend seamlessly with the background and not look like a rookie job. … [Read more...]
Beautiful Images Of Everyday Objects Organized By Color
Caroline South is a photographer and content-creator based in West Sussex, UK. A graduate of the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, Caroline loves to paint, draw, and craft artwork using natural or 'found' items. She spends a lot of time exploring the Southern Coast collecting pottery and sea glass which she often uses in her photography. Color is an important aspect of … [Read more...]
This Guy Photoshopped Himself Into His Childhood Pics To Hang Out With His Younger Self
What would it be like to meet your childhood self? Until time travel is invented, we'll probably never know. But Montreal-based photographer Conor Nickerson used a handy little time machine called Photoshop to travel back in time photographically and hang out with his younger self. He photoshopped his present self into his childhood photos from 1997-2005, and by the looks of … [Read more...]
10 Typography Mistakes That Novice Designers Make
"Typography is an art. Good typography is art." - Paul Rand. Toronto-based designer Meagen Higginbottom, who runs design blog Forth And Create, has shared a list of 10 common typography mistakes that make your designs look amateurish. These include improper kerning and leading, stretched fonts, lack of contrast, using too many fonts, and more. Even if you've spent years in … [Read more...]
150 People Were Asked To Draw 10 Famous Logos From Their Memory, And The Results Are Hilarious
The logos of global brands like Apple, Starbucks, and Adidas are seen and recognized by billions of people every day. Their logos have become iconic to the point that they create an instant brand association in the minds of consumers. But how well do consumers know the exact shape and colors of these famous logos? … [Read more...]
This Guy Keeps Photoshopping Himself Into Celebrities’ Lives, And It’s Hilarious
Everyone wants to hang out with celebs but not everyone is as lucky as digital artist Robert Van Impe a.k.a. Average Rob. Rob goes to red carpet events with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. He enjoys scooter rides with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. When he gets time off, Rob also hangs out with Obama and Joe Biden. He describes himself as a "mediocre dude from Belgium" but it … [Read more...]
Designer Brilliantly Explains Why Google’s Geometrically Flawed Logo Is Not A Design Error
Google’s iconic “G” logo may appear clean and balanced at first glance, but a closer inspection reveals surprising geometric irregularities. The logo isn't a perfect circle, and its colorful arcs don’t seamlessly align—subtle design choices that have sparked debate among designers and enthusiasts alike. While some argue these imperfections contribute to a more visually … [Read more...]
What People Say In Meetings Vs. What They Actually Mean
The best way to kill an idea is to take it to a meeting. How many times have you found yourself in a meeting or a brainstorming that has no purpose? What's even funnier is how people use industry jargons to impress their bosses and look like experts. Fast Company brought together some of New York's finest comedians to show what it really means when people use phrases like … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Right Font For Your Brand
Every font has a unique personality and characteristic. When choosing a font for your brand, it is imperative that you choose the one that best reflects the personality of your brand. Different fonts evoke different emotions. Serif fonts portray tradition, reliability, and integrity (which is why they're used by most print media brands). Sans-serif fonts give a modern, … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Change The Color Of Anything In Photoshop
Nathaniel Dodson from Tutvid has come up with an excellent Photoshop tutorial that shows you five different ways to change the color of any object in an image. These include using hue-saturation masks, blend modes, adjustment layers, targeting a specific color channel, and using the LAB mode to match an exact color. So the next time a client asks you to change the colors of … [Read more...]
19 Memes Only Graphic Designers Will Understand
Having a long day at work? Client giving you a hard time? Boss being a prick? Then indulge in some meme therapy and brighten up your day. Memes stimulate the release of dopamine in your brain and make you forget about work problems and deadline-driven stress. In a study of more than 200 working professionals, scientists found that when co-workers receive memes from you, it … [Read more...]
Clever, Minimal Typographic Logos Of Cities
Vladislav Smolkin is a graphic designer and logo artist based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He specializes in identity and logo design for small and medium-sized companies, and has clients all over the world. Smolkin's forte lies in minimalism. He believes he is able to showcase his talent best using a minimalist style. One of his personal projects is CITIESET - a series of … [Read more...]
Photoshop’s New Pen Tool Will Make It Easier For You To Draw Curves
The pen tool is one of the most powerful tools in Photoshop and also the trickiest. You don't always know where to place the anchor points to get the desired curves and shapes. Fortunately, Adobe is working on a new tool called Curvature Pen Tool that will make path creation easier and more intuitive in the next version of Photoshop CC. … [Read more...]
20 Typography Rules Every Designer Should Know
Good typography is the difference between amateur and professional design. It arouses the user's interest and ensures that your message gets read. Typography is an art, and though they say art has no rules, there are certain principles you should follow when it comes to typography. Nothing says "amateur" like stretched fonts, lack of kerning, illegible text, and using too … [Read more...]
51 Creative Logos That Use Negative Space Brilliantly
In art and design, negative space is the background space around and between the subject of an image. For example, in a picture of a palm tree against the sky, the shape of the tree is the positive space. The sky and the space between the branches and leaves is the negative space. Negative space can be used creatively to form compelling visuals that have dual or hidden … [Read more...]
Designer Shows How People In Other Professions React When Asked For Free Stuff
Josiah Brooks is an animator, game designer, and musician based in Victoria, Australia. He spends most of his time creating content on his Youtube Channel Jazza, where he teaches people how to draw, animate, and paint. Josiah loves his work, but like most artists, he gets a lot of requests from people asking him to work for free. Frustrated with such requests, Brooks wanted … [Read more...]
29 Clever Logos That Use Numbers
Over the past few weeks, we've showcased some brilliant logos that use minimalism, monograms, single-letters, and more. Today's post features 29 clever logos that use numbers and digits in their design. Observe the typography and the use of number shapes to create visual meanings. … [Read more...]
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