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How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed

Design Week

The chequered designs had several references to Japanese culture, according to the Tokyo 2020 Emblems Selection Committee. The torch has been inspired by Japan’s cherry blossoms with a pattern that resembles petals. The kit has been designed by Daisuke Obana and feature a chequered pattern reminiscent of the logo.

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Retro Packaging Design: Bringing Back Vintage Styles

Inkbot Design

Retro packaging refers to packaging that is intentionally designed to look old , vintage or nostalgic. Vintage signage fonts mimic painted shop sign lettering with distressed, imperfect shapes, offering an authentic retro touch. What is Retro Packaging Design? Rustic charm abounds.

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Designer Yannis Karlopoulos’s Work is a Celebration of Greek History and Culture

Eye on Design

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. The typeface’s name—Omonoia—refers to a prominent and historic square at the center of Athens, itself a reference to concord or agreement. “It

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Emerging UX patterns in Generative AI experiences

UX Collective

For example, the act of buying coffee is driven by the desire for caffeine, the presence of money and a nearby coffee shop, and the coffee shop sign serving as a prompt. Ensuring output transparency with references, prompt break downs, and conflicting perspectives would be effective in reducing the risk.

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Maybe we don’t have to (re)brand everything

UX Collective

*The term branding used over here mainly refers to the visual outputs that a company/individual would publish. But for the lack of a better word, I will refer to this slew of aforementioned items as ‘branding.’ Everyone could use a giggle now and then when they see a tacky shop sign seemingly made with Powerpoint.

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The History of Logos: Where Branding Started

Inkbot Design

Logos from this era incorporated floral patterns, curved typography, and intricate illustrations. This has led to the development of iconic logos that have become cultural references. Brands incorporate cultural references and symbols to connect with diverse audiences and create a sense of unity across different communities.

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21 Photoshop Tutorials to Brush Up Your Photoshop Skills

HONGKIAT

Designing an Isometric Pixel Art Coffee Shop This comprehensive tutorial guides you through the process of creating an isometric pixel art coffee shop. You’ll start by working out the dimensions of the building and then move on to adding finer details like awnings, shop signs, and outdoor furniture.