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How Alphabet shapes brands with trust, collaboration and a 'Saul Bass ethos'

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Manchester-based branding agency Alphabet started life in 2016 and has cemented its place as an ideas-driven agency with an ethos rooted in a quote by Saul Bass , the legendary designer who's probably best known for his iconic Alfred Hitchcock movie posters. Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey.

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Bored of Pinterest? 8 alternatives to try for design inspiration

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With its seamless mix of discovery tools and project management features, Cosmos is a good choice for group projects and shared vision boards. Whether you're working on branding, typography or photography, this platform is an excellent resource. is a minimalist, ad-free platform for creative research and idea sharing.

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

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As a resource in logo design, the concept can creates a symmetry that enhances visual appeal and creates a sense of harmony while allowing an identity to be read correctly in different orientations – great for a brand whose mark appears on physical objects that might not always be seen straight on. Why not try a subscription?

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The new Game Awards logo shows less can be a lot more

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Subscribe now Trending Enter Brand Impact Awards AI in Focus Indie games Best iPad for Procreate Recommended reading Logos & Icons The best entertainment logos: icons of movies, TV and gaming Gaming Which video game fictional company had the most evil logo design? Why not try a subscription? Why not try a subscription?

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'The future of work is wobbly': NB Studio's off-kilter rebrand for Streamtime

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According to Streamtime, project management has never been so good. Despite these difficulties, we've never been as organised as we are now, thanks to project management software, Streamtime. This isn't your average solution to managing our day-to-day workload, though. Cue the need for a brand overhaul.

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Studio Mast: A legacy of simplicity and storytelling in design

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From transforming Boulder's beloved Pizzeria Alberico to partnering with global brands like Stripe, Mast balances simplicity, collaboration, and storytelling in its approach. Inspired by design legends and modern art, this small but dynamic team brings a timeless quality to every project.

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Photoshop just dropped its most useful AI tool yet

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A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector.