Agency life is not for everyone. The fast-paced, deadline-driven environment saps your creative juices faster than you can say "brand positioning". You do however learn a lot - like how to go three days without a shower, how to claim free meals by billing them to the client, etc. It's definitely an experience that every creative should go through before switching to the client … [Read more...]
10 GIF Memes Only Graphic Designers Will Understand
The best part about being a member of the creative tribe is that we can relate to one another, no matter which part of the globe we're in. It's not just our passion for creativity, our quirks, and our intolerance for mediocrity that bind us. It's because we all have that one annoying ass client from hell. … [Read more...]
Copywriter vs. Art Director vs. Developer – 11 Clever Posters That Show The Differences
Even though they work towards a common objective, copywriters, designers, and developers could not be more different to each other. They all come with their own set of quirks and idiosyncrasies. Recently, we published a cool series of illustrations on Copywriters vs. Art Directors. Someone shared that article with Imgur user PickAndWhammy, after which, he decided to add a … [Read more...]
What Logos Of Famous Companies Looked Like When They First Started Out
The logos of brands like Apple and IBM are iconic now, but when most of these companies started out, their logos were awkward, clip-arty and looked like they had been designed by amateurs on a budget. With time, they shed their extra weight and evolved into aesthetically pleasant shapes thanks to legendary artists like Paul Rand who were masters of brand identity … [Read more...]
25 Incredible Sculptures That Defy Gravity
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see," said legendary French artist and sculptor Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917). To create a successful illusion, an artist has to take into account the cues that people use to make sense of the world and manipulate the brain's tendencies to make assumptions about its surroundings. … [Read more...]
28 Creative Tea Bag Designs For Tea Lovers
Which is the world's most widely consumed drink after water? It's not coffee or Coke. It's tea. And we're not surprised. Not only is it healthier and cheaper than coffee but also predates it by about 3000 years. It even keeps Mother Earth happy by leaving a smaller carbon footprint and wasting fewer resources in trade. … [Read more...]
Color Palettes From Famous Movies Show How Colors Set The Mood Of A Film
Color sets the tone and mood of a film before any of the actors have even uttered a word. Directors Lilly and Lana Wachowski used a green tint in The Matrix (1999) to create a mood palette that was suggestive of the early monochrome computer monitors. Yellow was used in Kill Bill (2003) to depict Uma Thurman’s character’s madness and instability. Romantic comedies use pastel … [Read more...]
Designer Challenges Himself To Create 30 Animal Logos In 30 Days Using The Golden Ratio
Ukranian designer Andriy Yurchenko took on a 30-day logo challenge to create one animal logo each day, using the principles of the golden ratio. The Kyiv-based artist specialises in web, UI/UX, and identity design. For this project he used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and experimented with different color schemes to get the desired look. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
27 Beautiful Sci-Fi GIFs That Will Leave You Mesmerized
New York-based artist Carl Burton blends elements of science fiction and surrealism to create stunning monochromatic GIFs/cinemagraphs that have a hypnotic, dream-like feel to them. He uses Cinema 4D, Photoshop and After Effects to create these animated illustrations that are "influenced by nature, architecture, mundane environments and the news," he says. … [Read more...]
15 Signs You Need To Let Your Client Go
We creative types are not known for our patience. We freak out over what to eat when we see an ugly menu at a restaurant. We don't follow road signs if they're written in Comic Sans. But when it comes to clients, we listen, we hear and we understand. We're patient because (a) we want to use our creative skills to solve their problems and (b) they're paying us, damn it. … [Read more...]
This Graphic Designer Uses Her Design Skills To Make The Most Awesome Cookies
Los Angeles-based graphic designer Holly Fox combines her passion for design and baking by creating these yummy sugar cookies that are adorable to look at. Her culinary creations double as aesthetic delights, turning each bite into a colorful visual feast. Holly started baking in 2011 to try and see if she could figure out royal icing. After experimenting with different … [Read more...]
24 Useful Design Tips That’ll Help You Create A Better Logo
Most small scale businesses on modest design budgets end up with amateurish logos that use stock art, are overly complex or follow trends that look outdated in a year. No use blaming the cheap freelancer, the owners themselves don’t know what they want. … [Read more...]
19 Pun-Filled Posters That Graphic Designers Will Relate To
Here's a cool collection of funny posters about graphic design and typography from Dubuque-based marketing executive Sara Heffernen. Using puns on design terms and font names, Sara tells you to "Crop it like it's hot" and have a "Helvetica good time". The posters also advise you to practice safe sex design by using a condom concept and to choose sensibly between common sense … [Read more...]
20+ Clever Illustrations That Take The Most Unexpected Turns
If you like witty visual humour you'll love these illustrations by Chinese artist Shanghai Tango that take the most unexpected turns in the final frame. Tango, whose real name is Gao Youjun, graduated from Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts & Design. He's been working in advertising since 1995 and now runs an agency of his own. Alongside his day job, Tango is a … [Read more...]
25 Amazing Sculptures That Will Make You Go Wow
Cities across the globe are home to beautiful modern works of art, forged out of stone and metal by master sculptors and artists. No matter where you are or where you travel, you’ll find awe-inspiring sculptures that demonstrate the creative capacity of the human mind. From Singapore to Switzerland, New York to New Zealand, here’s a list of 25 such masterpieces that will leave … [Read more...]
Artist Uses Everyday Objects To Complete His Sketches
Renowned illustrator and graphic designer Christoph Niemann draws a fun series of doodles he calls 'Sunday Sketches'. He uses everyday objects like fruits, cutlery, household tools, etc. as the centrepiece and draws the artwork around them in a way that the item completes the sketch. So, a comb becomes the front grill of a Rolls Royce, an avocado becomes a baseball glove, an … [Read more...]
What Do The World’s Most Popular Logos Have In Common?
Online education marketplace Udemy examined the logos of the top 50 companies on Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and came up with some interesting observations. They've collated the data into an infographic titled "Deconstructing successful logos". Check it out below. … [Read more...]
5 Color Choices You Must Avoid When Designing For The Web
When it comes to web design, colors play a vital role in increasing conversions, reducing bounce rate and ensuring a smooth user experience. We often see websites compromising on readability by using light-colored text on light backgrounds. Also, it's never ok to use red and green in excess, even if you're making a Christmas-themed website. … [Read more...]
Pun-Based City Logos Created Using Words Within Their Names
Bucharest-based designer/photographer Raluca Popescu was trying to create a representative banner for a travel agency, when she came up with the idea of creating pun-based city logos using words within their names. So the logo for Moscow has a cow in it, the logo for Cambridge has a bridge, Budapest has Buddha, and so on. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
Incredible Illustrations Of Zodiac Signs By Andreas Preis
Whether you believe in astrology or not, these stunning illustrations of Zodiac signs by German artist Andreas Preis will leave you gobsmacked. Preis created this series while recovering from a knee surgery over a period of two months. He drew the artwork on paper and used Photoshop for post production. Preis' skill set includes illustration, murals, tape art and live … [Read more...]
Elegant Typography Posters That Give You Font And Color Ideas For Your Next Project
Lisbon-based designer/copywriter Filipe de Carvalho has created a series of self-descriptive posters titled MetaType that show the colors, fonts and text-styles used in them. Filipe works as a copywriter for excentricGREY and has created award-winning work for brands like Vodafone, Volvo, Samsung, Chevrolet and Heineken to name a few. … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Vibrant Animal Logos Based On The Golden Ratio
Here's a gorgeous collection of animal logos by Tom Anders Watkins, a half Finnish, half English, self-taught designer from Lincoln, UK. The 21-year-old is a multi-disciplined advertising creative and has won numerous awards such as Student of the Year from the Art Directors Club of Europe, D&AD New Blood and Adobe Photoshop's 25 Under 25. … [Read more...]
How To Cut Anything Out In Photoshop
A young monk artist went up to his teacher who was reciting Photoshop keyboard shortcuts under a Himalayan tree and asked him "Teacher, when will I become a master artist like you?" The teacher replied "When you can select all the feathers of a morning sparrow without missing a single one, only then will you be a true Photoshop master." (source) … [Read more...]
What Designers Think Of You Based On Your Font Choices
A designer's tolerance for bad design is inversely proportional to his/her skill level. The higher the skill, the less tolerant they are to poor design. That's why good designers won't be caught dead eating at a restaurant that uses Comic Sans on the menu. Or attending a wedding where the hosts used Papyrus on the invite. … [Read more...]
Vibrant, Beautiful Logos And Illustrations Made With Blend Modes And Transparency
Russian graphic designer Ilya Shapko has created a series of vibrant icons using blend modes and transparency in Adobe Illustrator. The project, titled 'Overlays', showcases colorful illustrated shapes cleverly placed over each other to form abstract animals and human figures against light and dark backgrounds. Shapko resides in Saratov and is a popular contributor on … [Read more...]
This Beautiful Sculpture Shows The Inner Child Trapped Inside All Of Us
"Love" is a fascinating art-project by Ukrainian artist Alexander Milov. It demonstrates the outer and inner expression of human nature. The protagonists are a man and a woman sitting in disagreement with their back to each other. Their inner selves are depicted in the form of children trapped inside metal adult bodies, holding their hands out to each other. The sculpture is … [Read more...]
The Amusing Decisions That Designers Have To Make Every Now And Then
Classic logo or trendy logo? Helvetica or Bebas? Client request or designer sense? Strangle the client or don't strangle the client (ok, ignore that one). DesignTAXI has released a series of relatable illustrations that show the many dilemmas we designers face every now and then. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
What Different Colors Mean And How To Use Them
Did you know that blue is used for corporate and business designs because it represents dependability, trustworthiness and security? Orange is used to give a friendly impression without being overpowering. Darker shades of purple characterize wealth and luxury. TechKing has come up with a handy infographic that covers the psychology of different colors, their appropriate … [Read more...]
20 Things You Should Never Say To A Graphic Designer
You wouldn't ask a doctor to deliver your baby "real fast for 50 bucks", right? Or a lawyer to show you 20 different versions of a contract before you sign it? If you expect your designer to bear with such nonsense, expect a Photoshopped picture of yourself in Kanye West's lap on some random meme aggregator website. … [Read more...]
10 Useful Kerning Tips To Improve Your Typography
“Typography is an art. Good typography is art.” – Paul Rand. If you’re a typography freak like us, you’ll enjoy this handy infographic by Creative Market that shares some useful kerning tips and tricks to improve your typography. It covers some good points like kerning each letter individually, using visual space not actual space, and even a few unconventional hacks like … [Read more...]
8 Dos and Don’ts Of Creating Pixel Icons In Illustrator
Chennai-based UI/UX Designer M.A. Kather has created an eight-point visual guide that covers some basic dos and don’ts of creating pixel icons in Adobe Illustrator. Kather’s visual comparison of Photoshop vs Illustrator was previously featured on our site. This new series offers a few tips and tricks that’ll come in handy for design students, beginners and professionals alike. … [Read more...]
Why Every Creative Person Should Be Friends With Failure
The difference between a master and a beginner is that the master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried. At some point, every artist has failed miserably enough to doubt their creative capabilities. But the great ones, the ones whose names you remember, are the ones who learnt from their mistakes. The ones who stayed up all night honing their craft. The … [Read more...]
This Designer Has The Best Response To Anyone Who Asks Him To Photoshop Their Pic
British graphic designer James Fridman used to specialize in editing and retouching photos upon request, before he realised it's more fun to troll them. Since the past 5 years, Fridman is well-known for his hilarious literal replies to Photoshop requests, and has even won a Shorty Award in the "Weird" Category. Through his humorous edits, James also highlights social issues … [Read more...]
How Cool Is This Milk Packaging That Looks Like A UFO Abducting A Cow?
Talk about a packaging idea that’s literally ‘out of this world’. Imedia Creative Bureau in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, has come up with a quirky milk packaging concept that looks like a UFO abducting a cow. The triangular glass bottle resembles a beam of light coming out of a UFO-shaped bottle cap. The brand name is MOLOCOW, derived from moloko which is Russian for milk (молоко). … [Read more...]
The Amazing Ways Color Can Alter Your Mind (Infographic)
Whether you're a painter, a graphic designer, or just doing up your home, it's essential to know the significance of various colors and the effect they have on our mind and moods. Here's an interesting infographic by Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics that shows us what different colors represent, their effects, usability and more. … [Read more...]
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