December 14, 2016
by Anna D'
No, we are not talking about the holidays here, but it is time to find out what colour PANTONE has been selected to represent the PANTONE Colour of the Year 2017.
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June 17, 2016
by Anna D'
The idea for 36 Days of Type started from the work of two designers – Nina Sans and Rafa Goicoechea to show the infinite possibilities that exist around type design.
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June 3, 2016
by Anna D'
From a New Order album cover to cigar packaging by Paul Rand, check out the new exhibition from paper company Fedrigoni who showcases some outstanding uses of Italian typeface Bodoni. The show presents a look at posters, packaging, book covers and album art created using Italian typographer, printer and typesetter Giambattista Bodoni’s most famous typeface.
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March 25, 2016
by Anna D'
‘Becoming a Successful Graphic Designer’ is a well written graphic design book, by Neil Leonard (course leader for graphic design at Plymouth College of Art, UK.) that presents the world of graphic design and its beauty.
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March 18, 2016
by Anna D'
When we interact with other people we use our voice, facial expressions and gestures to convey a wide range of emotions. Typefaces are the facial expressions and gestures of Graphic Design.
Read More›“Type can be seen as mirroring the emotions we display in the real world through our facial expressions and gestures.”
October 6, 2015
by Anna D'
People have long predicted the death of business cards, or the death of print as we increasingly use online and mobile services – but they’re wrong.
Business cards, gift cards, and loyalty cards – the industry continues to show growth. The reason is simple – our brains aren’t digital.
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September 24, 2015
by Anna D'
It’s often said that your website is like a shop window into your business. Just as you would design your shop to offer a comfortable space and great experience, the same applies to your online visitors. Creating a delightful environment online means that people will enjoy the time they spend on your website and ensure they keep coming back.
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August 25, 2015
by Anna D'
CSC is an ancient technique utilized by mathematicians to define geometric shapes. Basically you can reproduce a geometric shape just by using a straightedge (without measurement marks) and a compass.
In graphic design, grid is a common construct used to organize information. CSC is just a generalized version of the grid. You can have diagonal lines, curves and other features more essential for logo designs.
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