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Rebrand of Riot Games by Stink Studios prioritises the player experience

Creative Boom

Founded in 2006 and based in Los Angeles, Riot Games is a major video game developer, publisher and esports tournament organiser, best known for its battle arena game League of Legends. The new visual identity unites Riot's diverse gaming worlds with a cohesive system prioritising player experience.

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Decoding the Cisco Logo: Symbolism, Branding, and Legacy

Inkbot Design

The Millennium Rebrand (2006) The 2006 rebrand was Cisco's most dramatic shift. Public Reception and Controversies The 2006 rebrand generated the most divided reaction. Most Questionable Move: The 2006 shift to lowercase “cisco” felt like trend-chasing rather than authentic positioning.

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Bjoern Altmann's new book celebrates the overlooked beauty of manhole covers

Creative Boom

On a trip to Tenerife in 2006, the manhole covers there caught my attention with their playful typography. Manhole cover designs are really mostly about creating an anti-slip pattern and then a bit of advertising for the maker, so a utilitarian approach is sometimes taken, and that's probably what you would expect," says Bjoeran.

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Patterns are good

UX Collective

Source: Tidbits A design pattern is a document that describes a common solution to a recurring design problem. According to Tibor Kunert (2009), using design patterns allows designers to quickly find solutions to problems using proven designs, rather than starting from scratch each time. Welcome to Design Patterns.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

A 2006 installation created with female designer Stefan Sagmeister shows off her handwork in an ultra-modern context. Her pattern designs women graphic designers are meticulously casual, if such a thing is possible, with deep color that jumps off the page. Her book illustrations are rich.

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

Maddy McIndoe is a London-based designer and illustrator whose work is characterised by a love of colour, pattern and playfulness. From tongue-in-cheek vintage juice cartons to patterns inspired by classic board games, these clothes are unashamedly cheerful. Working in a clean, safe and pleasant environment.

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Reviewed: New Name, Logo, and Identity for Telly by Studio Najbrt

Under Consideration / Brand

Launched in the Czech Republic in 2006, DIGI is a direct to home satellite television service that is also available in Romania (where it's headquartered) and Hungary. “Only Time Will Telly”. The logo is so bold and has so much presence, though, that it almost gets the job done on its own. Swag and products.

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