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The Evolution of the Iconic IBM Logo Design

Inkbot Design

1891 This design reflected the era well, with ornate fonts and design elements that were popular in the early 20th century. International Business Machines” was written in a serif font , all caps, against a black rectangle. The 1962 logo design established the concept that IBM logos have followed in the decades since.

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Slanted Magazine #40 — Experimental Type 2

Abduzeedo

embarks on a journey through unorthodox design strategies. This exploration displays a collection of projects where mishaps are intentionally included in the design process, designs inspired by errors and imprecision, and typefaces developed from unique concepts or systems. Experimental Type 2.0

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Small Budgets, Tight Deadlines, Important Work

Eye on Design

Since most of Hyperakt’s clients don’t have in-house design expertise to deploy a design system, the studio keeps it simple when it comes to guidelines and type systems built for their nonprofit clients. For Pete Buttigieg’s logo, this meant developing a public toolkit so anyone could download graphic assets for the Pete 2020 campaign.

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Why Your Website Needs a Mobile-First Design

Inkbot Design

The name is pretty self-explanatory – a mobile-first website is a website that starts with a mobile-friendly design, which is then adapted to work on desktops and larger screens. A responsive website is reactive, adapting to work well on mobile devices instead of specifically designed for mobile use. Navigation. −$3.02.

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Guide to Legal Requirements for Website Designers

Inkbot Design

Privacy by Design The notion of “privacy by design” referenced under GDPR provides helpful guidance for developers even when not legally required. The concept emphasises baking privacy protections into website design rather than leaving it as an afterthought. European Union – 2019 E.U. Seek counsel if unsure.

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11 Modern Logo Design Trends: The Future of Visual Branding

Inkbot Design

Hand-Rendered Typography Custom-drawn letterforms are another way designers add an original flair to modern logo design. Typographic logos will remain prevalent in 2024, but brands increasingly request display and script typefaces over default system fonts.

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The Big List of Branding Resources

Canny

It’s a fascinating look at graphic design, typography, and global visual culture, offering insights into how something as simple as a font can hold immense power over our aesthetic choices and brand perceptions. It’s a great branding case study in functional, enduring, and used focused urban communication design.

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