A List Apart
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Inclusive design is designing to be inclusive of as many users as possible, considering all aspects of diversity in users. With increased understanding, compassionate discussions around how to design for disabilities are becoming increasingly common in the web industry. But even with this growth, there are misconceptions: accessibility is still frequently thought of as “design for blind people” when it’s so much more than that.
Typographica
OCTOBER 18, 2018
If typography is writing with preformed and reusable letters (or, to put it more conceptually, with the instructions for making those letters) that can be combined and recombined into arbitrary texts, then there is no aspect of typography that hasn’t been challenged, undermined, or expanded by digital type. In this context, much has been made — and rightly so — of the significance of the OpenType Variable format , but Shiva Nallaperumal ’s Calcula shows us how fluid the l
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Smashing Magazine Graphics
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The New Framer X: Initial Impressions. The New Framer X: Initial Impressions. Lachezar Petkov. 2018-10-01T13:30:03+02:00. 2019-10-16T18:36:56+00:00. The Framer team recently released a new prototyping tool, Framer X , and I was lucky enough to be able to test it during the beta phase. In this article, I’d like to share my thoughts about this new tool and its features.
Inspo Finds
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Designing a bottle label is a dream project for many Designers. With more and more bottles on supermarket shelves, as a brewery/distillery, making sure yours stands out is a big job. From beautiful illustrations to strong typography, there’s a huge mixture of designs out there today. We’ve found many amongst our Inspo Finds recently and thought we’d show you some of our favourites… we wouldn’t mind trying a few either!
Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People
Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t
A Graphic Design Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Whether it is your first foray into the digital world or not, getting a new website design can be the single best business decision you can make. But if you are still on the fence about this move, let us help enlighten and guide you in making the most informed choice possible. In this article, we will share the top seven reasons why it makes sense to invest in a new website design.
Lisa Maltby
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Business Analysis Hub needed a brand identity that broke the stereotypes of business analysis, which is often perceived as 'stuffy' and ‘uninteresting’. Business Analysis investigates gaps in businesses and finds ways to untangle problems in order for companies to run more effectively and profitably. The brand identity needed to convey information in engaging ways, enabling clients to connect and see how their business needs can be met.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Typographica
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Arabic texts for storytelling are ordinarily long and continuous. Their accessibility is at the core of texts’ legibility that engages the readers and sustains their interest in contents. The readers need to see, discern, and identify letterforms and words. Part of the designer’s response to the readers’ needs includes the selection and use of a practical and intelligible typeface with a character and a voice. 29LT Riwaya is such a typeface, bringing clarity and accessibility to lengthy and encu
crowdspring
OCTOBER 10, 2018
This is a comprehensive guide to Facebook Messenger Marketing using chatbots. We know that the idea of using a chatbot can be a little intimidating, especially for startups and small businesses. But the truth is that chatbots can improve marketing and make marketers’ lives easier. To create this guide, we partnered with Larry Kim, the CEO of MobileMonkey , a popular Facebook Messenger Marketing platform used by millions of users worldwide.
One Extra Pixel
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In 2018, Adobe Photoshop is still one of the top software choices for web designers. It’s an incredibly powerful and versatile tool in itself, however Photoshop plugins can further. The post Top 10 Photoshop Plugins for Web Designers in 2019 appeared first on Onextrapixel.
Purple Rose Graphics
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The 1980’s were a time of excess and change. The economy in America was booming, walls (both figurative and literal) were coming down. This was the height of the “Me Generation” where individual identity and capitalism reigned supreme. MTV was new and very popular, cassettes and vinyl records were the music listening formats du jour, personal computers were the hot new thing and everything was just bigger, brighter and looking toward the future.
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Lisa Maltby
OCTOBER 29, 2018
I was commissioned to design and illustrate the Chatsworth House Halloween leaflet. I was asked to bring the text to life by creating a fun and engaging illustrative design. see more work.
A List Apart
OCTOBER 18, 2018
S**t. The writing. We forgot about the writing. The thing, the design thing…it needs words! Oh man, so many words. I thought somebody…wasn’t the client going to.s**t. We’ve got to get the writing done. We’ve got to get the writing done! How are we going to get the writing done?! Don’t worry, friend. I’m here. We’ll get the writing done. The first step is to accept a hard truth: someone has to do the writing.
Typographica
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Though typeface designs are traditionally based on written letters, which themselves are comprised of strokes, the practice of typeface development is premised on contours instead. Open a standard font-editing application today and you will see nodes and handles that can be manipulated to determine contours, the shape of the edge where black meets white.
Viktorija Illustration
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Between work and life it’s hard to find time and space to just doodle or do nothing. If I don’t schedule time off to just play around with paint and have fun it never happens. Here is one of those scheduled in time to draw results. Just a fun warm up drawing of my friend Pauline. Gentle reminder to me and you, plan some drawing time and just play around!
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Illustration Art
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Artist Gaston Lachaise spent a lifetime drawing and sculpting nude images of his wife and muse, Isabel. Despite the fact that she weighed a mere 110 pounds when they met, he always envisioned her as an immense, rotund goddess. Isabel as seen through the lens of a camera and through the eyes of her husband. No matter how short she appeared standing next to her husband in clothing, when her clothing was stripped off she seemed to tower over him.
Six Leaf Design
OCTOBER 16, 2018
We as humans are visual people, so it makes sense that by adding images to your website you immediately make it more dynamic. But you don't have to just plop an image in and call it good. With the Squarespace image block there are 6 different layouts to choose from to add more creativity to your site. And they work the same no matter what template you're on!
Enviromeant
OCTOBER 8, 2018
I’m the biggest fan of Studio Ongarato design. Their work is modern, different, and well-thought-out, down to the very last detail. Their new project for W Shanghai is exceptional. By mixing contemporary interior design and art pieces by various commissioned artists, they managed to translate the essence of one of the world’s cultural capitals into a destination that is both hyper-local and yet distinctively ‘W’.
A List Apart
OCTOBER 18, 2018
A note from the editors: We’re pleased to share an excerpt from the Introduction of Scott Kubie’s Writing for Designers , from A Book Apart. S**t. The writing. We forgot about the writing. The thing, the design thing…it needs words! Oh man, so many words. I thought somebody…wasn’t the client going to…s**t. We’ve got to get the writing done. We’ve got to get the writing done!
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Typographica
OCTOBER 18, 2018
It is easy to understand how a few shapes created for a banknote can inspire a whole typeface; the bold big characters need to stand out in a complex composition of ornaments, fine-tuned illustrations, and geometric patterns. I am curious to see the 1918 Chinese banknote that inspired Nickel. The long triangular serifs make me think of those Latin typefaces that appeared in the second half of the nineteenth century, rather than a Glyphic style.
Graphic Design USA
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Guest columnist Jim Misener of global agency 50,000feet opines on why design has the unique ability to focus our minds while also setting them free.
Illustration Art
OCTOBER 23, 2018
There's plenty to admire about John Kascht 's caricature of Keith Richards. I like the way Kascht seized control of the shape of the head; that receding chin, those marvelous lips. I like how he captured the dissolute look of an aging rock star-- the deep wrinkles, the scraggly hair, the sallow complexion. These are all examples of the talent that makes Kascht one of the country's leading caricaturists.
Logo Geek
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The following is a guest blog post contributed by Marie Fincher. What Does It Mean To Rebrand? Your company’s brand is more than a memorable name or attractive logo design. To build a brand is to communicate a business’ story and ethos, to build its reputation, and to solidify its position in the […]. The post The Art of Rebranding: 7 Steps to a Successful Makeover first appeared on Logo Geek.
Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix
When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.
Brand Struck
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Category: FMCG Household products – cleaning products Owner of the brand: The Clorox Company Key competitors: Mr. Clean, Lysol, Ajax, Seventh Generation, Method Artyku? Clorox pochodzi z serwisu BrandStruck.
A List Apart
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Dear A List Apart , I have a problem that may be harming my content strategy career. In my current position, no one likes FAQs … except for me. The question-and-answer format is satisfying and efficient. Whenever I mention adding an FAQ section to a website, though, I receive numerous suggestions that I should wean myself off FAQs one question at a time or go cold turkey.
Typographica
OCTOBER 18, 2018
What first struck me about IBM Plex Sans was its form. It’s not the first typeface in which right-angle interiors contrast with smooth exteriors. But it does achieve a remarkable balance of this effect, applying it overtly to some shapes — the tail of the a , the ear of the g — and far more subtly to others, with the straight segments of the bdpq bowls.
Paul Jarvis
OCTOBER 13, 2018
I started creating WordPress online courses in 2014. At the time it was for fun and really just to see if I could create one (I never intended it to be the main part of my business). But now, years l.
Speaker: Michele Berdinis
This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?
Illustration Art
OCTOBER 6, 2018
April Greiman gained fame as a "pioneer of digital graphic design." In 1986 she was commissioned to produce an issue of Design Quarterly magazine. She converted the entire issue into a nude self-portrait, a large (2' x 6') poster littered with graphic symbols. The image became legendary, reproduced in textbooks and taught in art classes. Critics explained its importance this way: A profoundly influential design piece.
Viktorija Illustration
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Happy Halloween! ?? ?? Painted with gouache and colour pencils ??
Brand Struck
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Category: Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products; Agriculture – seeds, agrochemicals Owner of the brand: Bayer AG Key competitors: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Merck, GSK, Syngenta, BASF Artyku? Bayer pochodzi z serwisu BrandStruck.
A List Apart
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Dear A List Apart , I have a problem that may be harming my content strategy career. In my current position, no one likes FAQs … except for me. The question-and-answer format is satisfying and efficient. Whenever I mention adding an FAQ section to a website, though, I receive numerous suggestions that I should wean myself off FAQs one question at a time or go cold turkey.
Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design
Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.
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