Eye on Design
MAY 19, 2021
I write this when I find a typewriter,” explains the influential Greek graphic designer, standing in his basement studio in the central Athens neighborhood of Petralona. Descending from street level, the first room is an assemblage of shops signs, early 2000s Macs, various bricks, and a vitrine full of supermarket product packaging.
Inkbot Design
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Vintage signage fonts mimic painted shop sign lettering with distressed, imperfect shapes, offering an authentic retro touch. Study Packaging from Your Era Analyse colours, illustrations, typography, patterns, and other design elements used in genuine packaging from your nostalgic era of choice. Rustic charm abounds. Absolutely!
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UX Collective
MARCH 3, 2024
Around the same time, Xerox PARC was developing the Graphical User Interface (GUI) , later brought to the masses by Apple in 1984 and Microsoft thereafter. UIs and potential prompts for Stable Diffusion WebUI, Midjourney, and DALL·E 3 show very different approaches to graphically representing a complex image diffusion back end.
UX Collective
JULY 14, 2022
It is as if graphic designers all work from the same palette… they pick and choose from what is currently hip and readily acceptable to infuse the work of their clients with a dose of contemporary cool.” — Rudy VanderLans for Emigre ? Everyone could use a giggle now and then when they see a tacky shop sign seemingly made with Powerpoint.
HONGKIAT
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Continuous skill enhancement is crucial for any seasoned graphic designer. The process is quick and only involves a few steps, making it perfect for graphic designers who need to tidy up their images for different projects. It guides you through the use of Photoshop’s Object Selection Tool and the Content-Aware Fill feature.
Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Logos from this era incorporated floral patterns, curved typography, and intricate illustrations. Historically and in contemporary ideas, logo design craftsmanship showcases the creative capacity of logo designers and graphic designers. How did the Middle Ages use signs and signifiers for communication?
Design Week
MARCH 13, 2020
It was a combination of “fear and frustration” at just this issue that prompted Indian graphic designer Kawal Oberoi into launching his online Swatch Bharat platform. “I saw a beautifully hand-painted sign for Pepsi, but the next time I was there it had been replaced with just a typical Pepsi advert instead.”
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