Using typography and clever symbolism, Spanish graphic designer Lucas Gil-Turner has created a series of impressive logos for the 25 most commonly used nouns in the Oxford English Dictionary. The list was released by Oxford University Press researchers after the analysis of over a billion words. Typographic logos are always fun to look at and Lucas has done a fantastic job … [Read more...]
LOL: 9 Things Clients Say When They Don’t Want To Pay For Work
Mumbai-based creative agency Pixel Fox Studios has come up with a hilarious series of typography posters that show the stuff clients say when they don't want to pay full (or any) price for creative work. If you've been in the business long enough, we bet you've come across at least one of these phrases. If you're just venturing into the industry, think of these as a heads up. … [Read more...]
15 Funny Posters About This Generation’s Tech Addiction That Are Unfortunately True
As per a 2011 study released by CourseSmart and Wakefield Research, 38% of college students can't go 10 minutes without checking their email, tablet or smart phone. A 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that a significant majority of kids and teens spend about 75% of their waking hours attached to a screen of some sort. A Nielsen 2010 study shows that American … [Read more...]
50 Memes Designers And Developers Will Relate To
Few weeks back, we shared 27 funny posters and charts that graphic designers will relate to. The post was a huge hit with over two million views so far. Most of our readers wanted us to do a web designer/developer version of the same. Which is why today's post for our web-savvy friends is almost double the size of the previous one. Check out these 50 funny comics, memes, … [Read more...]
Creative Pick Up Lines To Use On Designers And Filmmakers
Conventional pick up lines are for conventional people. We creative types are different. To celebrate Valentine's Day this year, Mumbai-based digital production company Supari Studios came up with "Filmmaker's Pick Up Lines" - a series of five illustrations featuring clever one-liners that can be used on/by directors, cinematographers, graphic designers, editors and animators. … [Read more...]
LOL: 21 Things That Demanding Clients Say When They’re In Bed
Ever wondered how your typical clients would be in atypical situations? Mumbai-based marketing agency Chimp&z Inc has come up with #ClientsInBed - a series of humorous illustrations that imagine what hard-to-please clients would say when they're "doing it". What kind of feedback would they give before, during and after their performance. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
22 Clever Posters That Show The Differences Between Copywriters And Art Directors
In the late 1950s, advertising legend Bill Bernbach came up with the idea of pairing art directors and copywriters into teams. The strategy worked and DDB ended up creating some of the most iconic work of that era. Since then, the art-copy team structure came into existence at most, if not all, agencies. … [Read more...]
Canada’s Passport Is The Coolest In The World, Just Look At These Ultraviolet Artworks
The Canadian passport has a series of hidden artworks embedded in its pages since the past few years but most Canadians don't know about it. The truth came to light (pun intended) when this Imgur user posted pictures of his friend's Canadian passport. Apparently, the pages consist of beautiful national icons and images created with optically variable ink that glows when placed … [Read more...]
This Hilarious Comic Strip Shows How Clients Ruin Web Design Projects
Renowned cartoonist Matthew Inman (a.k.a. founder of The Oatmeal) has come up with an epic comic strip that shows how idiotic clients drive web designers nuts with horrible feedback that makes their website look like crap. The sequence of events is hilariously depicted with footnotes from the author's actual experiences. If you've been in the business long enough you must … [Read more...]
27 Funny Posters And Charts That Graphic Designers Will Relate To
We at DS come across a lot of memes, comics and artworks that offer a hilarious look into the life and mind of a graphic designer. So we thought, why not collate a few good ones into one cool post? Who knows, it might even drive some sense into an unreasonable client and make him/her change his/her attitude? Wishful thinking, we guess. Enough talk, check them out below. … [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...]
If Santa Was An Agency And People Were His Clients, This Is What Would Happen
What if Santa was an agency? What kind of feedback would he get after distributing presents? What kind of demands would people (his clients) make? Watercrab, a Bangalore-based integrated advertising agency, has come up with 6 clever illustrations that depict this hilarious scenario. Needless to say, these can also be titled "What if Santa was a designer or a freelancer?". Check … [Read more...]
Veteran Designer Cracks Logo Design Challenge In 15 Mins; Shares Tricks Of The Trade
Aaron Draplin runs a one-man design shop called Draplin Design Co. in Portland, Oregon. He's known for his no-nonsense, straightforward approach to design and has worked with clients like ESPN, Nike, New York Times, Wired, Old Spice and Obama Administration to name a few. When online education company Lynda.com challenged him to create a logo for a fictional construction … [Read more...]
Life Isn’t Fair — And These 32 Illustrations Show You Why
John Holcroft is a renowned British illustrator known for his distinct retro style and incisive commentary on societal issues. His pieces, reminiscent of 1950s screen prints, might initially seem nostalgic, but they carry powerful messages that delve into contemporary issues. From exploring privilege and inequality to highlighting the stresses of corporate life and digital … [Read more...]
21 Hilarious Comic Strips That Sum Up The World Of Advertising
Life in an advertising agency can get hilariously frustrating, specially for creatives. One such anonymous creative chose to depict the funny scenarios he faced every day by creating short comic-strips and sharing them on his Tumblr blog titled The Awesome World of Advertising. Here are the best ones. … [Read more...]
19 Amazing Photoshop Manipulations
Buenos Aires-based art director and digital artist Martin De Pasquale uses Photoshop to create crazy photo manipulations that show impossible realities with himself as the subject. Some of them are visual metaphors while the others are just wild or funny. Check out 19 of De Pasquale's best works followed by a behind-the-scenes video that shows how he goes about creating … [Read more...]
27 Inspiring Quotes Beautifully Illustrated With Minimalist Posters
Get inspired by these famous words of wisdom that have been wonderfully illustrated by Toronto-based artist Ryan McArthur. Using monochromatic design, Ryan manages to create a beautiful visual representation of the quote which is elegantly minimal, yet impactful. The typography is spot on and so are the shades of grey (and in some cases blue). Check out the compilation … [Read more...]
36 Powerful Illustrations That Will Make You Stop And Think
Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world today. From politics and war to society and social media, his work covers a wide range of issues. Kuczynski is widely considered to be one of the most influential contemporary artists in his genre and has received more than 100 awards and distinctions. Check out … [Read more...]
50 Incredibly Creative Logos With Hidden Meanings
In branding, a logo isn't just a visual mark—it's a storyteller. A well-crafted logo carries a narrative, often through clever symbolism that's not immediately obvious. This article delves into the world of logo design, revealing the dual meanings hidden in some of the most well-designed logos. These logos go beyond simply identifying a brand; they captivate viewers with … [Read more...]
How Cool Are These Beer Cans That Show The Pantone Color Of The Brew Inside?
Graphic designers, beer-lovers and package design aficionados will love these minimalist beer cans and bottles created by Spanish designer Txaber. The can/bottle colors match the Pantone hue of the brew inside. Pantone is a color system used in specifying printing inks. Txaber has covered nine brews so far - pale lager, lager, pilsner, wheat beer, golden ale, dark ale, … [Read more...]
It’s “Wine”, Not Dark Red – Here Are The Correct Names Of All Color Shades
It’s lilac, not light purple. Just like it’s magenta, not dark pink. If you’ve ever struggled to describe a color beyond “light,” “dark,” or “kind of beige,” you’re not alone. Naming shades accurately is harder than it looks, especially when you’re working in design, illustration, branding, interiors, or makeup. That’s exactly why illustrator Ingrid Sundberg created the … [Read more...]
This Swedish Artist’s Photoshop Skills Are Pure Awesome
A wild imagination coupled with phenomenal image-editing skills makes for a killer combo. That's the story of Swedish photographer and retouch artist Erik Johansson, who creates surreal images in Photoshop by recombining hundreds of original photographs and raw materials. Erik's work is a benchmark in terms of photo-retouching and he has been a speaker at events like TED and … [Read more...]
This Designer Publicly Humiliated a TV Network For Asking Him To Work For Free
A few days back, New York-based designer/illustrator Dan Cassaro received a mail from American cable TV network Showtime, asking him to join their design contest to promote the Mayweather vs. Maidana boxing match on September 13. They said they "dug his style" and the contest winner would be flown to Las Vegas and have their artwork displayed at the MGM Grand. … [Read more...]
This Animator Created An Adorable Video To Propose To His Girlfriend. Her Answer Was…
These creative types sure know how to do things in style. Milwaukee-based illustrator/animator Adam Rosenbaum created this amazing animated clip to pop the question to his girlfriend. Adam worked on his 'proposal' for 3 months using his evenings after work and the occasional weekend. One day he took her for a walk and showed her this clip ... and of course, she said YES. … [Read more...]
Dulcolax Laxative Comes Up With The Most Awkward Ad Of The Year
If ever there was an ad that aroused mixed emotions, this is it. McCann Health in Shanghai came up with this awkward but well-executed print ad for Dulcolax Laxative which shows 'desperate turds' as prisoners trapped inside a colon staring down a hole with a tagline that says "Only you can set them free". … [Read more...]
Brilliant Ford Ad Uses Optical Illusion To Make You Park Their SUV With Your Eyes
This has got to be one of the cleverest ads of the year. Ford Israel wanted to promote the 'Park Assist' feature on their Explorer SUV. Their agency, BBR Saatchi & Saatchi, came up with this print ad that uses an optical illusion to get the point across. Stare at the black dot in the white Ford Explorer for 20 - 30 seconds and then move your eyes to the empty parking space … [Read more...]
19 Things That Clients And Bosses Should Never Say To Designers
Dear clients, account managers, creative directors and whomsoever it may concern - take note of these 19 statements that break the rules of design etiquette and sends creative karma on a 6-ton lead ball headed straight for your rear end. It doesn't matter if you use these phrases unintentionally or wether you see little difference between designers and hamsters. We are a … [Read more...]
Man Asks The Internet To Photoshop The Only Photo He Has Of His Daughter, The Replies Will Restore Your Faith In People
The internet isn’t always known for kindness — but every now and then, it delivers something truly beautiful. This is one of those moments. Ohio resident and Reddit-user Nathan Steffel uploaded a picture of his 6 week-old daughter who passed away due to medical complications. Since she had spent her entire (short) life in hospital, he didn't get the opportunity to take a … [Read more...]
French Artist Turns Common Household Items Into Funny Comical Characters
Talk about having a wild imagination. Gilbert Legrand is a Toulouse-based sculptor/illustrator who, for the past 10 years, has been creating these quirky sculptures out of everyday household items like brushes, scissors, handsaws, kitchenware, etc. Most artists see beyond the obvious and extract creativity from where there is none. Gilbert has managed to take this practice to a … [Read more...]
This Brilliant Charity Project Converts The Handwriting Of The Homeless Into Fonts You Can Buy
You must have come across homeless people on the streets, holding handwritten cardboard signs asking for a donation. But Cyranos McCann and the Arrels Foundation in Barcelona had the creative vision to look beyond the obvious. They saw a unique opportunity to raise money for these people and converted these handwritten alphabets into a font-family. These typefaces are available … [Read more...]
50 Years Of James Bond Title Sequences Merged Into One Awesome Video Montage
From Dr. No to Skyfall, the title sequences of Bond movies are as much a part of film folklore as the series itself. Before the gadgets, the cars and the Bond girls step in, it's the opening credits that set the mood for a 007 film. This video montage by Art of the Title celebrates 50 years of these epic title sequences and is a must watch for all Bond movie aficionados, film … [Read more...]
15 Inspirational Design Quotes From Creative Legends
Stuck in a creative rut? Happens to the best of us. Unreasonable clients, work pressure, stiff deadlines, office politics accompanied by a dumb boss can really dry up those creative juices. But before you go about throwing darts on a picture of him, take a moment and draw some inspiration from these 15 epic quotes of creative wisdom from the likes of Albert Einstein, David … [Read more...]
Art Director Creates Epic Homemade Ad To Sell His Junky Car
Art directors are a different species. They have panache. They can make the most mundane of things look desirable. So when Malmo-based Christoffer Castor decided to sell his 1993 Volvo, he didn't opt for the conventional classifieds (heaven forbid – that would be too copywriter-ish). Christoffer wanted something different, something portfolio-worthy. Which is why he roped in … [Read more...]
Draw Solid Objects In Thin Air With The World’s Smallest 3D Printing Pen
Tech-lovers, artists, designers and just about everyone will drool over this marvellous piece of technology that'll top your list of must-have items this year. The LIX 3D printing pen is the smallest 3D printing pen in the world and let's you draw solid shapes and objects in thin air. … [Read more...]
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