Cool floral font…
…designed, crafted, and photographed by Ann Lee.
Facebook’s first ad. A historic moment?
As it reaches one billion users, Facebook celebrates by running its first ad, created by Wieden & Kenedy (creators of Old Spice’s “Man your man could smell like” and Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan), and directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu.
New Arby’s Logo
Previously, Arby’s was owned by the same company that owns Wendy’s but is now owned by Roark Capital Group as of 2011, who owns around 1,100 of the locations with the rest being franchises in the U.S. and around the world, with a total of approximately 3,600 locations.
Awesome Photoshop.
Awesome Typographic Bird Houses!
I don’t know about you, but when I saw this the other day, I thought they were so great-I don’t think I would mind having one! Not only is the design great, but I think the wood is pretty great too…I think it would be great to use them to create the name of your company, like in the picture below.
Effective Website Logo Creation 101.
Many business owners erroneously perceive the logo simply as a short description image for their company. However, I would like to point out that what makes a logo fulfill all its functions resides in its meaning and symbolism.
iPhone 5 makes a splash!
Apple has now come out with the iPhone 5, and has broken a company record last week, with the pre-order sales of over 2 million iPhone 5 handsets in 24 hours!
Latest in logos….
The most recent news in the logo design world is that of online logo design contest site, 99 Designs, expanding to Europe by buying out, 12Designer, a Berlin-based version of itself.
Going Cheap – Is It The Right Way?
You, as a designer have started your own small company, created a wonderful portfolio, and also kept your price down. Now, you’re waiting for clients to come.
New Microsoft Logo.
For the first time in 25 years Microsoft has changed it’s logo.
Cool creature cups.
I don’t know about you, but in the morning I need my coffee. So I can function.
ILLUSTRATOR SETTINGS FOR BEGINNERS
Adobe Illustrator is one of the most popular applications among graphic designers, especially those who specialize in designing logos.
2012 Olympics Logo- yea or nay?r
So…I have been following with interest all the debate on the 2012 Olympic logo, and am still not sure what my end decision is.
Street Art….
Are you like me, and have always wondered what was up with all the incredible, mosaic decorated telephone poles in New York City? Well, I just recently found this short film that explains it all!
How to design a folder… without losing your mind.
Certain people tend to consider that the attractive design of pocket folders involves exclusively intricate design patterns, innovative fonts, and layouts or striking contrasts between the text and the background.
Files You Should Get From Your Designers.
I don’t know about you, but I really needed some help what it came to knowing what files to expect when I received my logo, which was why I found this post that I recently found extremely helpful, “Have a logo? Here are the files you should get from you designer”.
PBS: The Art Of Logo Design:
Check out PBS’s “Off Book” series, where we get to see behind the scenes what it takes to make a logo, as well as interviews with design experts. Short, but full of helpful information – you really do have to watch! It’s a lot of fun!
Beginner Logo Design Blues
Bill Jones needs a logo designed for his auto-body shop. Today is his day off so he decides to devote it completely to getting his logo done. First, he makes a list of what he wants in a logo, it takes only about fifteen minutes. Pretty easy, now all he has to do is search and find a good logo designer, simple huh?
Are logo designers really as smart as they think they are?
In response, I sent them an questionnaire email asking a few simple questions regarding the basic layout of there design. Their reply was simple; something like, “Heck, I don’t know. Why don’t you come up with something?”.
How much should you charge your clients?
If I could just say, “You only need to charge this for this,” I would. Unfortunately it’s not that easy. I do however, have some nice little pointers for you to follow that will make the whole process much easier.
The most important second ever.
Well, the fact of the matter is, in today’s society, you don’t have a full minute anymore. People barely have time to be stuck in a drive-thru before being stuck in traffic on their way to work.
