Russian journalist and art lover Nikolai Tolstyh uses natural landscapes and backgrounds to fill paper cut-outs of animals. It seems like a simple idea but Tolstyh's craftsmanship and choice of backdrops creates beautiful visuals that are a must see. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
IKEA Turned Children’s Drawings Into Real Soft Toys To Raise Money For Charity
As part of its 'Soft Toys for Education' campaign, IKEA donates one dollar/euro for every soft toy sold in participating stores in November and December every year. The donations go to UNICEF, Save the Children and various other educational projects. … [Read more...]
Artist Uses Paper Cut-Outs To Transform Famous Landmarks Into Something Else Entirely
British photographer Rich McCor uses paper silhouettes to playfully transform famous European landmarks into something else entirely. So the London Eye becomes the front wheel of a bicycle, the Arc de Triomphe becomes the lower body of a Lego man, the Big Ben becomes a wrist watch, and so on. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
36 Brilliant User Interface Animations
Animated interface elements reveal the process and functionality of a UI much better than static text. They enhance user experience and help guide user flow. Like any other element of good design, UI animations should have a purpose. They should be functional without being overly flashy. … [Read more...]
Elderly People Look At Their Younger Reflections In This Beautiful Photo Series By Tom Hussey
'Reflections of The Past' is an award-winning photo series by commercial advertising photographer Tom Hussey. The photographs show an elderly person looking pensively at the reflection of his/her younger self in the mirror. Hussey was inspired by a World War II veteran who said “I can’t believe I’m going to be 80. I feel like I just came back from the war. I look in the … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Hand-Lettered Logos Of Countries From A To Z
Alphabet of the Countries™ is a non-commercial, just-for-fun project by art director Pavel Zertsikel at Zergutdesign Studio. The idea was to make 26 hand-lettered logotypes, from A to Z, based on common notions of a particular country. The logos were to be hand drawn and created without the use of fonts (allowed for small captions only). The end result is a beautiful … [Read more...]
10 Clever Animal Logos Created With Negative Space
Using negative space with subtle perfection, NY designer George Bokhua has created an adorably clever collection of animal logos. Most of these would make great tattoo designs as well. If you're a design freak and an animal lover, this will make your day. … [Read more...]
Amazing One-Line Illustrations Made With A Single, Continuous Pencil Stroke
French artist Christophe Louis (a.k.a. Quibe) specialises in one-line illustrations, i.e. drawings made with a single stroke without lifting the pencil. His style is minimal with abstract strokes that form recognisable shapes. The end result is beautiful to say the least. Check out some of his illustrations below. … [Read more...]
36 Inspiring Quotes On Typography That Every Designer Should Live By
Los Angeles-based graphic designer Bill Dawson has designed a wonderful collection of posters featuring typography quotes from famous designers and type artists. Titled 'Typethos', the project shares tips and words of wisdom from design greats such as Paul Rand, Erik Spiekermann, John Boardley and more. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
60 Brilliant Ads With Amazing Art Direction
Even the best advertising idea can get ruined if the art direction is not spot on. The design and execution of any campaign is as important as the idea itself. Good art direction makes the message the hero. It makes the consumer think about the product, the brand, and its benefits. Today's post is a compilation of the finest examples of design, illustration, typography, … [Read more...]
20 Leading Artists Share 20 Useful Tips That’ll Make You A Better Designer
To grow in any profession, we need to learn from the experiences of those who've been in the game for long. As research for her online workshop, illustrator Salli Swindell asked 20 leading artists to share one piece of advise that would be helpful to other illustrators. Needless to say, these tips apply to everyone in the design business. Here's what they had to say. … [Read more...]
For Designers And Art Lovers – A Beautiful, Informative Video On How Ink Is Made
Here's a wonderful short film by The Printing Ink Company in Canada that takes us through the process, techniques and craft of ink creation. The company shares the methods they use to create every color in the PANTONE spectrum, the challenges they face and the attention to detail that goes into making every jar of ink. The film brings to life the passion and joy of color … [Read more...]
Designer Creates Beautiful Logo For 2020 Tokyo Olympics And The Internet Is Loving It
Spain-based Japanese graphic designer KanKan has created a brilliant logo concept for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, that's winning the internet. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
27 Useful Design Tips Explained With Beautiful, Inspiring Graphics
Poppie Pack, senior graphic designer at Canva, has put together a handy list of design tips complemented by beautiful images with inspiring quotes. From typography and layout to image editing and color usage, the list covers some crucial aspects of design that both newbies and professionals will appreciate. We've shortlisted 27 of our favourites to share with you. Check them … [Read more...]
This IBM Engineer Quit His Job To Pursue Photography; These Photos Prove It Was A Good Idea
Amsterdam-based Eelco Roos was an IT specialist at IBM for over 10 years but his first love had always been photography. While waiting for a train one day, he started using Instagram and got hooked onto it immediately. He decided to show others how easy it was to take gorgeous smartphone photos with just some basic photography skills. … [Read more...]
This Heartwarming Stunt By Coke Reminds Us To Never Judge People By Their Appearance
According to a clinical psychology study, it only takes seven seconds for us to judge a person when we first meet them. In Ramadan, the month of goodness, Coca-Cola wanted to remind everyone not to base their opinions on appearances. They conducted a social experiment where they invited six different people to an Iftar (evening meal after the Ramadan fast) in a pitch-dark room … [Read more...]
Artist Creates Fascinating Visuals By Cleverly Placing Two Different Photos Side By Side
'ComboPhoto' is an intriguing personal project by Atlanta-based art/creative director Stephen McMennamy. He clicks photographs of two different objects, splits them in half and places them next to each other to form a funny, quirky mash-up that boggles the mind. No Photoshop, just clever photography and placement. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
This Artist Completes His Cut-Out Sketches Using Skies And Sceneries As Backdrops
Architect, visual artist and fashion illustrator Shamekh Al-Bluwi has found an ingenious way to combine his passions. The half Saudi, half Jordanian artist uses skies, buildings and everyday patterns to 'fill' his cut-out sketches. The end-results are brilliant to say the least. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
This Genius Device Makes It Easier For Elderly And Disabled People To Cross The Road
In Brazil, 3 out of every 10 car run-overs involve elderly people. The Brazilian Ministry of Health reported over 2,700 cases of run-over deaths for elderly people in 2012. The Curitiba City Hall wanted to make the roads safer and more accessible for the elderly and the disabled. … [Read more...]
19 Inspiring Quotes Every Designer Will Relate To
There are good days and there are days when you just can't get those creative juices flowing. Wether you're a rookie or a seasoned professional, every designer needs a little inspiration from time to time. Today's post features 18 inspiring quotes that are meant to get you back into the driver's seat, incase you're facing designer's block. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
From A To Z, These Superhero-Themed Alphabets Are Super Cool
'Superbet' is a superhero-themed alphabet series by Sydney-based illustrator and art director Simon Koay. Each alphabet corresponds to the initial of a superhero and has been designed in 3D using elements from their costumes and weapons. For example, the letter B features Batman's cape and cowl with two pointed ears protruding from the top of the letter. The two arms on the … [Read more...]
This Brilliant Comic Strip On Rich Vs Poor Upbringing Shows What Privilege Is All About
Auckland-based illustrator Toby Morris reminds us that not everyone gets the same privileges in life, with this brilliant comic titled "On a Plate". The illustrations depict the story of two individuals born into different households and how their backgrounds and families play a huge role in the kind of opportunities they get in life. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
WWF Uses Photos Taken By Animals And Birds To Raise Money For Endangered Species
To raise funds for the preservation of endangered species, WWF Spain and stock photography site Latinstock came up with a brilliant project titled Animal Copyrights. They mounted lightweight harnesses with tiny cameras on to animals and birds and captured breathtaking views of their natural environment. They then selected the best photos and created a collection that was put up … [Read more...]
17 Amazing 3D Graffiti Artworks That Look Like They’re Floating In Mid-Air
Portuguese street artist Sergio Odeith creates anamorphic 3D graffiti art that, from a certain angle, looks like it's floating in mid-air. His work has been showcased at the Museum of Public Art (Louisiana), Brazilian Museum for Sculpture (São Paulo) and Meeting of Styles (Alemanha), to name a few. Odeith has also created large scale murals for enterprises such as Coca-Cola, … [Read more...]
In This Mall, Holograms Of Disabled People Appear If You Try To Park In Their Space
More than 30% of the drivers in Russia take disabled parking spaces without caring about the signs on the ground. Dislife, a Russian non-profit organisation, came up with a powerful campaign to stop this inconsiderate behaviour. They installed projections of a real disabled person that popped up every time a non-disabled driver tried to park in their space. Special cameras … [Read more...]
20 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You To Succeed
We all need a dose of motivation from time to time and today we have 20 successful and iconic figures to deliver it to you. This wonderful infographic from Success Story shares inspiring quotes from Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Aristotle, Nelson Mandela and more. … [Read more...]
14 Habits Of Exceptionally Likeable People (Infographic)
Having a charismatic personality is as important as talent and hard work when it comes to achieving professional success. In every office, there are those who are liked by one and all and those who are despised. Business Insider has come up with a great infographic that lists 14 habits of exceptionally likeable people. Needless to say, these tips apply as much to your personal … [Read more...]
Anti-Litter Campaign From Ogilvy HK Uses DNA To Identify Offenders And Shame Them
Littering is an epidemic in Hong Kong with more than 16,000 tons of waste being dumped in public spaces every day. In an effort to clean up the city and change people's attitudes towards littering, a city-wide campaign titled 'The Face of Litter' has been launched by the Hong Kong Cleanup Challenge and agency Ogilvy & Mather. They've roped in DNA technology firm Parabon … [Read more...]
Most People Just Walked By, But Those Who Stopped, Were Rewarded For Their Good Deed
Turkish water pump manufacturer Standart Pompa (Standard Pump) wanted to raise awareness and draw attention to the protection of water resources. On World Water Day, 22 March, they tried out a little social experiment. They designed a custom fountain and placed it in the middle of Bağdat Street. They turned it on and let the water run, waiting for one of the passersby to close … [Read more...]
‘On The Rocks’ Has A Whole New Meaning With These Gorgeous Ice Cubes From Japan
Japanese whiskey maker Suntory and agency TBWA\Hakuhodo just won a Lotus at Adfest, Thailand, for this cool campaign titled 3D on the Rocks. They used blocks of ice, a CNC router chilled at -7° Celsius, and an app called Autodesk 123D to carve miniature versions of a Japanese Zen Temple, the Sphinx, the Statue of Liberty, Batman, Mario, a horse, a diamond ring, a Cannes Lion … [Read more...]
They Had No Money For Education, But This Brilliant Project Changed These People’s Lives
Labourers and blue collar workers in Dubai can get much better jobs and salaries if they learn English. But with relatively low monthly salaries and 12-hour shifts of hard labour, they neither have the money nor the time to educate themselves. SmartLife, an NGO for Dubai's labourers, wanted to help them improve their status and quality of life. They created Project Akshar … [Read more...]
Strangers Used Sign Language To Make His Day Easier, His Final Reaction Was Priceless
To promote their video call center for people with hearing problems, Samsung Turkey came up with a heartwarming stunt and caught it all on camera to create this wonderful ad. Titled "Hearing Hands", the spot shows a day (made special) in the life of Muharrem, a regular, likeable fellow who has a hearing loss. As he goes about his daily rotuine, Muharrem is pleasantly … [Read more...]
No Matter How Busy You Are, Watch This And Take Time Out For Your Loved Ones
South African insurance company Dial Direct and agency Joe Public have come up with arguably the best ad of 2015 so far. Titled "The Notebook", the ad shows a young boy being ignored by his busy mother as he tries to hand her something. He starts doing the household chores to save her time and finally manages to show her that 'special something'. What is it? Watch the video … [Read more...]
30 Powerful Artworks In Response To The Charlie Hebdo Shootings In Paris
After the brutal massacre of ten members of Charlie Hebdo staff and two police officers in Paris, cartoonists from all over the world reacted with powerful but heartbreaking artwork to show solidarity with the victims. Here are 30 thought-provoking tweets with translations (where required). … [Read more...]
This Beautifully Animated Video Carries An Inspiring Message For All Creative People
Saar Oz, an 18-year old motion graphics artist, has created an inspiring video for creative newbies, using quotes from an interview with American radio personality Ira Glass . Titled 'Nobody Tells This To Beginners', the video offers valuable advice not just for newcomers but for seasoned professionals as well. Saar's use of slick and beautiful animations make it all the more … [Read more...]
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