Remove tag geometric-shapes
article thumbnail

In his loud, maximalist artworks, Andrzej G reanimates the 2000s

Its Nice That

Geometric mischief: Elya Akateva’s posters prove how much you can do with the default 12 days ago Work Digital. He studied (BA) Fine Art and has a strong interest in digital kitsch, multimedia painting, collage, nostalgia, analog and all matters of strange stuff.

article thumbnail

Geometric mischief: Elya Akateva’s posters prove how much you can do with the default

Its Nice That

Reading "Geometric mischief: Elya." Challenging the authority of language through what some may call ‘low-brow’ digital typography, Elya’s posters become terrains of fascinating shapes that are defined by their digitality. I treat them as containers for thought rather than announcements.”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Simple Guide to Raster Graphics for Newbie Creators

Inkbot Design

Raster images don't scale nicely, unlike vectors, which are more like maths nerds with their lines and shapes. Attribute PNG Compression Lossless File Size Large Transparency Yes Colour Depth 24-bit, 48-bit TIFF, BMP, PSD TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) TIFFs are the Rolls-Royce of the printing world. Whereas a logo in vector format (.svg)?

Graphic 40
article thumbnail

Chloe Gaillard imbues typography with historical easter eggs

Its Nice That

Experimenting with raw geometric shapes reminiscent of ceramic art works and contemporary, minimal approaches, Chloe’s muscular typeface features easter eggs in the shape of vases hidden inside of the font design. Based on kaolin, a pale white natural clay, Kaolyn has the simple elegance of this timeless medium.

article thumbnail

Sergey Isakov’s illustrations create a “quiet tension” between clean constructivism and spontaneity

Its Nice That

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Sergey Isakov’s illustrations create a “quiet tension” between clean constructivism and spontaneity With a playful take on scale, the artist’s graphic shapes subtly shift perspectives.

article thumbnail

The Best Buy Logo and the Perils of “Modern” Design

Inkbot Design

We have to start with that famous yellow price tag. It’s busy, the shapes are chaotic, it’s difficult to reproduce, and it wouldn't survive for a second as a 16×16 pixel favicon. Enter the Price Tag: Forging an Icon (1989-2018) By the late 80s, Best Buy knew it needed to grow up. This is the tag. It had energy.

Brand 72
article thumbnail

Why typography is key to good branding, straight from a pro

Creative Bloq

The shape and form of letters transcend cultures, borders, languages, beliefs, age, time, surfaces, technology, and trends. For French audiences, geometric sans serif typefaces are most aligned with the concept of ‘high quality’ 02. Geometric humanists are inherently neutral and flexible. Here’s how it works.

Brand 200