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The best ambigram logos (and two controversial designs that didn't work)

Creative Bloq

Id say that the 2011 rebrand was a downgrade, opting for a much more generic-looking all caps serif font. The brands guidelines now allow the logo to be used both horizontally and vertically, providing a flexibility that opens up more layout options for designers. And the brand makes full use of the flexibility that brings.

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Originally commissioned for Bloomberg Businessweek in 2011, it draws inspiration from artists such as Willem Sandberg and Barbara Kruger, as well as historical condensed sans serifs, notably Annonce Grotesk. It offers clarity at small sizes and multiplexed fonts for easy content hierarchisation without affecting layout. Sans Serifs 11.

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Simz reveals his 12 top tips for great comic art

Creative Bloq

Use Traditional textures for a classic feel (Image: © Simone Ferriero) Digital art tends to be extremely polished, clean and sharp, while illustrations made with traditional media are often more rough and organic. This is where layouts are game-changing. However, a hybrid is also worth considering. Visit our corporate site.

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The Instagram Logo: A Necessary Betrayal of Nostalgia

Inkbot Design

It was also one of the best things the social media company ever did for its brand. It All Started with a Bottle of Whisky: The Pre-Launch Logo Before Instagram, there was a social media app called Burbn. Polishing a Placeholder (2011-2016): The Age of Skeuomorphism By 2011, Instagram was taking off. People screamed.

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Helvetica: A Typeface That Shaped Modern Design

Inkbot Design

Typography was a significant focus, prioritising sans-serif typefaces and asymmetric layouts with lots of white space. This clean, minimalist aesthetic significantly impacted typography, page layout, and the use of grid systems in graphic design. The goal was clarity and functionality above all else.

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The 15 Best Web Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Stay inspired – Well-written books fire creativity in ways passive digital media don't. Responsive Web Design by Ethan Marcotte The book that launched a movement, Ethan Marcotte's Responsive Web Design (RWD), perfectly captured the mobile moment in 2011 and still holds wise teachings today. Are you sold on the power of books?

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25 More Books For Designers, Developers And Web Workers

SpyreStudios

Featuring five sections, each covering a core aspect of graphic design: Getting Started, Research, Typography, Colour, and Layout. First published in March 2011; updated October 2021. Striking color images illustrate each of the movements discussed and demonstrate the ongoing relationship between theory and practice.