Logos have been around for at least as long as written language. When the ancient Greeks used specific marks on pottery to designate the person who made it, they basically invented the concept of branding. Starbucks as a brand was invented by Howard Schultz, but the original store was started by someone else in 1971. […]

Being a graphic or web designer means having a bit of a whimsical side because sometimes you need to step outside the grid or box. Paper toys let a creative person share their work with flair. Whether you want to design a paper toy or just print out someone else’s for a bit of fun, […]

Risa Rodil is a designer, illustrator, and letterer who works for publishers (Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Hachette), toy companies (Hasbro) and publishing groups (Fullscreen, Hallmark). Rodill uses striking color palettes to create a striking visual style that make stories come alive. Rodill describes her unusual journey into professional letterer on her website: Upon discovering […]

Netflix remains the most popular and successful streaming platform, outpacing its rivals like Amazon and Hulu. In 2018, the streaming pioneer will spend over $7 billion on content, including a generous helping of its own originals, which have become both critical and commercial successes. If you’re a subscriber, you know that Netflix tailors its offerings […]

Craft beer has exploded in popularity all over the world over the last decade. Along with hundreds of new and exciting small-batch brews have come a veritable revolution in designing beer labels. This article examines the best labels and logos from the burgeoning field of craft breweries.   Braxton Beer   Covington, Kentucky’s Braxton Brewery […]

The Museum of Ice Cream became an Instagram hit in 2017, and for good reason: it was intended to be a backdrop for the selfie, rather than an exploration of what makes ice cream great. The Museum of Ice Cream is a kind of art installation which debuted in New York City before moving on […]

Packaging design has long ago established itself as a separate field of graphic and industrial design, and with good reason: the average consumer has more choices than ever, and he or she makes a choice in a matter of seconds. This makes it crucial for products to stand out, whether consumers encounter them online or […]

Ever notice that you can name the TV show just by looking at a font? Can you close your eyes and see the name and logo for The X Files? The Friends font is so ubiquitous in its credits that if you’ve watched a lot of episodes, you can totally picture the popular NBC show’s […]

Marcus Cicero once said “A room without book is like a body without a soul,” and we would certainly agree; rooms without books just feel empty and bare. One’s collection of books not only shows what they’ve read, it can also reveal their personality as well. As an artist, you may not be content with […]

If you have clients who ask you for recommendation on WordPress plugins, we’ve got you covered. Here we share the best new WordPress plugins that are essential for businesses. Yoast SEO WordPress’ SEO app is now called Yoast. It remains one of the most popular plugins WordPress offers. This plugin can help businesses optimize their […]