For any graphic designer aiming to stay at the forefront of their field and foster innovation, keeping up with evolving trends is crucial, especially in the fast-paced realm of design. As we move through 2024, a wide array of trends and elements are shaping the future of design across various mediums. The team at Piktochart have identified a collection of emerging trends … [Read more...]
10 Best And Worst Redesigns Of Famous Logos
In the dynamic world of branding, the decision to redesign a logo represents a pivotal moment in a company's journey, signaling evolution, reinvigoration, or sometimes, a return to its roots. The outcomes of such endeavors vary widely, offering a variety of lessons on what resonates with the target audience and what falls flat. As we go through different brands' attempts … [Read more...]
8 Color Theory Secrets Every Designer Should Know
Did you know that our color choices don't remain the same throughout our lives? Research indicates that as we mature, there's a noticeable shift in color preference, with a growing inclination towards hues with shorter wavelengths, suggesting a complex evolution of taste that transcends mere aesthetics. Interestingly, gender differences play a significant role in color … [Read more...]
This Could Be 2024’s Most Addictive Game For Designers
Wordle's widespread appeal has been undeniable, and in 2024, it's getting a colorful counterpart: Hexcodle. This new web-based game challenges graphic/web designers and color enthusiasts to guess the hexadecimal code of the displayed color in five attempts. Each guess reveals the color you entered, with arrow hints that show how close your guess was. Developed by Hannah and … [Read more...]
The 10 Biggest Graphic Design Trends For 2024
Just as photography revolutionized the art world in the 19th century, the graphic design landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation. At the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence, reshaping how we create and the styles we see. Global e-commerce company VistaPrint has identified the biggest graphic design trends set to shape the branding … [Read more...]
Heinz Came Up With A Genius Color Code Hack To Fight Ketchup Fraud
A lot of small restaurants fill their empty Heinz bottles with other ketchup brands. Heinz wanted to do something about this "ketchup fraud". First, they identified the exact Pantone code of their ketchup. Then, they added a border around their label that matched this color code. If the color of the ketchup didn't match the label, the bottle didn't have Heinz in it. If the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Graphic Design Trends For 2024
As the design landscape continues to evolve, 2024 promises to be a year filled with innovation and creativity in the world of graphic design. From the use of AI visuals to a resurgence of retro aesthetics, these new graphic design trends are poised to reshape the visual language of our digital and physical environments. In this article, we'll explore the emerging styles … [Read more...]
Only The Top Graphic Designers Can Score 100% In This Design Quiz
Video content creation platform Kapwing has come up with an interesting online quiz called Semblance that "tests your ability to notice pixel perfect changes in frontend web design." The test consists of 12 multiple-choice questions that compare different design elements such as fonts, colors, contrast, transition, accessibility, and more. You earn a point for each correct … [Read more...]
Meanings Of Different Symbols, Icons, And Shapes In Design
In the design world, the power of visual language is an open secret. Symbols and icons are more than just decorative elements; they're the shorthand of communication, cutting through the clutter of words to convey complex messages swiftly. Symbols serve as an essential toolkit for graphic designers, facilitating not only aesthetic appeal but also functionality and user … [Read more...]
Top 7 Graphic Design Trends Of 2023
In today’s visually driven world, graphic design holds the power to shape the way we communicate, interact, and engage with our surroundings. As the foundation for branding, advertising, and digital media, graphic design not only fuels creative innovation but also has the potential to influence consumer behavior and evoke emotional connections. Understanding and staying … [Read more...]
The 20 Best Logos Of All Time
A logo is a visual representation of a company or brand, and an essential part of any successful marketing strategy. A good logo conveys a brand's message, values, and identity in a simple yet memorable way, making it instantly recognizable and easy to remember. Over the years, we’ve seen some great examples of logo design, but only a select few have stood the test of time. … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways To Use ChatGPT For UX Design
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology, UX designers need all the help they can get to keep up with the latest trends and tools. ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI, offers a new and innovative way to assist UX designers in their work. Whether it's generating ideas, writing copy, or creating design guidelines, ChatGPT has the … [Read more...]
22 Differences Between Designers And Non-Designers
For regular people, the word "path" refers to a route or track between two places. But for us designers, paths are vector based-line drawings connected by anchor points. The word "channel" might remind people of their favourite TV channels and shows, but for designers, channels are separate layers of color information in Photoshop. Similarly, the word "tracking" might … [Read more...]
Top 8 Graphic Design Trends For 2023
The need for good design has never been more relevant than in today's challenging economic environment. Now more than ever, brands need effective visual communication that is eye-catching, contemporary, and helps them connect with their audiences across several platforms. Information design platform Venngage has come up with an insightful report on graphic design trends that … [Read more...]
Top 20 Free Games For Graphic Designers
Who says games can't be educational? In today's post, we've rounded up 20 of the coolest design-centric games that teach the basic concepts and fundamentals of design. These games help you learn about colors, fonts, typography, UI design, Photoshop and Illustrator tools, logos, and more. The best part is that all these games are free and browser-based. You don't have to … [Read more...]
7 Useful Tips To Help You Create Beautiful Gradients
Gradients are a popular trend in graphic, web, and UI design nowadays, widely used in apps, websites, logos, illustrations, packaging, and more. However, the use of gradient as a design element can be tricky. If overdone, it can look tacky and cheap. One of the best ways to find inspiration is to observe nature - the sky, sunsets, plants, landscapes, etc. Find the right mood … [Read more...]
Can You Guess What These Clever Ads Are For?
Agency TBWA\Paris has come up with a witty campaign for McDonald's France, to announce the reopening of their fast-food restaurants across the country. The minimalist ads use pixelated color blocks to remind people of popular menu items, namely The Big Mac, Fries, Cheeseburger, and Filet-o-Fish. The tagline reads "Guess who's back". In yet another bold move, no McDonald's … [Read more...]
6 Visual Hierarchy Tips That Will Make You A Better Designer
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...]
7 Design Terms You Will Never Get Wrong Again
When starting out, most designers don’t know the difference between a font and a typeface. They use the two terms interchangeably. A font is the variation of weights (regular, bold, italic) of a typeface. A typeface is a family of fonts, such as Helvetica, Futura, Bebas, Gotham, etc. Another example is the use of the terms hue and color. Hue is any of the primary colors - … [Read more...]
35 Beautiful Color Palettes For Your Next Design Project
Looking for color palettes for your graphic, web, or UI design? Coolors is a useful online tool that lets you create, save, and share beautiful color schemes and gradients. You can browse and filter palettes by color or popularity, save them to your account, or download them as PNG, PDF, CSS, SVG, and more. Coolors is also available as an iOS App, Adobe Add-on, and a Chrome … [Read more...]
Tri-Color Palette Ideas For Your Next Design Project
It's easy to find two colors that go well with each other, but things get tricky when you add a third color to the mix. Each color must complement the other two perfectly. If you’re looking for tri-color palettes for your graphic, web, or UI design, Wolvus Technology has come up with a series of beautiful combinations that look great together. You can use these colors for … [Read more...]
Names And Codes Of All Color Shades
It's "maroon", not dark red. Just like it’s "navy", not dark blue. Graf1x has created a handy Color Thesaurus – a collection of charts and posters that list the correct names and hex codes of all major color shades. The charts are a useful reference tool for artists, designers, studios, students, teachers, interior decorators, make-up professionals, and just about anyone. … [Read more...]
8 Useful AI Tools For Designers For 2023
Artificial Intelligence can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources and inspiration. AI design tools can also speed up workflow by taking care of tedious tasks that require a lot of time and effort. Wolvus Technology has come up with a handy list of AI tools that can generate color combinations, remove backgrounds from images, suggest font … [Read more...]
New Feature In Illustrator Can Extract Colors From An Image And Apply Them To Your Vector Artwork
The Recolor Artwork tool in Illustrator lets you select and change the colors of your existing vector artwork using a color wheel. But choosing the right colors and changing them individually can be a tedious process. Now, Adobe is coming up with a Color Theme Picker for the Recolor Artwork tool that will let you extract colors from an image or palette of your choice, and … [Read more...]
Mastercard Uses Its Iconic Logo To Highlight The Importance Of Experiences
McCann Colombia, Wernersam Studio, and Latina Studio came up with a brilliant campaign for Mastercard that uses their famous 'overlapping circles' logo to highlight the significance of experiences and special moments. The campaign consists of eight print/billboard ads based on different activities like travelling, sports, music, gastronomy, etc. The central objects in each … [Read more...]
9 Useful Design Tools You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Online design tools and web apps can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources and inspiration. They can also speed up workflow by finding design assets quickly and performing relevant tasks. Ottawa-based visual designer Ismail Benmbarek has come up with a handy list of (relatively less known) websites that let you remove backgrounds from videos, … [Read more...]
27 Valuable Resources For Graphic Designers
Online toolkits and web apps can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources, tutorials, and inspiration. They can also speed up workflow by helping you find design assets quickly, thereby reducing project turnaround time. Wolvus Technology has come up with a handy list of websites that let you browse, explore, and download color palettes, icons, … [Read more...]
25 Free Beautiful Vector Gradients For Your Next Design Project
New Delhi-based designer and 3D illustrator Amrit Pal Singh has come up with a free collection of 25 trendy vector gradients inspired by Unicorns. These kind of holographic and multicolored pastel gradients are one of the major trends in graphic, web, and UI design nowadays. Amrit claims that no unicorns were harmed during the making of this product ?. Check out the … [Read more...]
8 Free Design Tools To Improve Your Workflow
Online design tools and web apps can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with resources and inspiration. They can also speed up workflow by helping you collaborate better, find design assets, and perform relevant tasks. Montana-based graphic/web designer Josh Corbett has come up with a list of free tools that can help you explore color palettes, browse … [Read more...]
How To Make Hundreds Of Color Palettes From Just One Color
How do you create color palettes in Photoshop? What methods do you use to combine colors, and how do you know if those colors go well with each other? Greg Gunn from The Futur Academy has come up with an excellent tutorial that shows you an easy process for creating color palettes that work. He takes you through an interesting "arc" technique with which you can create … [Read more...]
8 Useful AI Tools For Graphic Designers
Artificial Intelligence can help designers boost their creativity by providing them with material and inspiration. It can also speed up workflow by taking care of boring and tedious tasks that require a lot of time and effort. Albanian UI/UX designer Dorjan Vulaj has come up with a handy list of AI tools that can help you enhance images, create font combinations, generate … [Read more...]
This Free Online Tool Will Create A Color Palette From The Letters Of Your Name
New York-based product designer Bernadette Sheridan has a condition called Grapheme-color synesthesia, in which, she perceives letters and numbers as very specific colors. As a result, when she meets new people and hears their name, her mind starts visualizing the colors of each letter. To document this phenomenon, Bernadette has launched a synesthesia project titled What … [Read more...]
How To Create Color Schemes For Your UI Design Using The 60-30-10 Technique
Selecting the right colors for your UI and applying them effectively can be a tricky task. You want to choose colors that go well with each other and create a sense of harmony within the design. You also want to pick the right accent colors to highlight elements like buttons and call-to-actions. Venezuelan product designer Dan Romero has come up with an excellent list of … [Read more...]
47 Beautiful Color Schemes For Your Next Design Project
Looking for color schemes for your graphic, web, or UI design? SchemeColor is a handy online tool that lets you create, save, and customize beautiful color palettes. You can browse and filter schemes by color or keywords like pastel, rainbow, monochromatic, etc. You can modify the color palettes, and download them in .PNG format. The RGB, CMYK, and hexcodes of each color are … [Read more...]
6 Useful Tips To Help You Create Better Gradients
Gradients are a popular trend in graphic, web, and UI design nowadays, but it's important to know how to use them correctly. Smooth, minimal transitions look great in UIs. Use analogous and monochromatic colors instead of complementary colors. When it comes to text, you can use gradients for headings and quotes, but never for body copy. Venezuelan product designer Dan Romero … [Read more...]
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