Since the beginning of time, animals have been associated with all kinds of cultural connotations. This is most evident in logo design, where everyone from the Mom and Pop Diner down the street to Wall Street giants are using animals in their logos and designs. You can do the...
With the dramatic final of the Women’s World Cup 2011 now in our past, the attention of the world to the significance of soccer/football/futbol as a unifying force for today’s society has only increased. However, it is not just the awareness of soccer (and the now-famous women on the...
It’s basically undeniable: crowdsourcing has only managed to soar in popularity ever since Jeff Howe of Wired Magazine coined the term in 2006. However, a closer look at the details of this seemingly relatively recently developed form of employment/project base will reveal that crowdsourcing really isn’t a new phenomenom...
Sunshine and three-digit temperatures have got us all longing for a swim in a cool river or craving something cold and sweet to munch on. For graphic designers, however, summertime can also mean the need to create some stellar graphics for food stands (or graphics to advertise for food...
Some designers argue that choosing the right fonts and using them appropriately is one of the most important aspects of effective graphic design. While there is no right or wrong way to choose your fonts, or mix and match them, the following guidelines can help you to create a...