“Book covers are the great mystery of the publishing world. No one knows for certain what will make a book sell, and yet everyone has an opinion on what works and what doesn’t.” – Margaret Atwood ⚡Pop Quiz: Which graphic designer is known for creating the iconic book cover design for Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork … Read more
“People ignore design that ignores people.” – Frank Chimero, Designer ⚡️Pop Quiz: Which region’s art inspired the early modernist movement in the West? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? DESIGN FOR ALL Designing with Compassion: Accessible Design for Older People Why you should be designing with older people in mind to unlock a … Read more
“Good web design is about the character of the content, not the character of the designer.” – Jeffrey Zeldman, Web Designer ⚡Pop Quiz: In what year was the first website launched and who created it? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? WEB DESIGN Photoshop Effects to Elevate Your Creative Web Design Projects Inject … Read more
“You can say, “I love you,” in Helvetica. And you can say it with Helvetica Extra Light if you want to be really fancy. Or you can say it with the Extra Bold if it’s really intensive and passionate and it might work.” ― Massimo Vignelli ⚡️Pop Quiz: What was the first AI art generator … Read more
“Design is relationships. Design is a relationship between form and content.” Paul Rand, Thoughts on Design ⚡️ Pop Quiz: What is ‘Swiss Style’? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? Design History Design in the Swinging ‘60s: Pop Art, Psychedelia & more Deconstructing iconic counterculture art and design movements from the 1960s. Defining Design … Read more
“Designers must be aware of cultural nuances and contexts in order to create designs that resonate with their intended audiences.” – Richard Buchanan, Professor of Design ⚡Pop Quiz: What is the meaning of arabesque patterns in Islamic art and design? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? HORROR DESIGN Scare Your Audience with These … Read more
“Good design’s not about what medium you’re working in. It’s about thinking hard about what you want to do and what you have to work with before you start.” – Susan Kare, Graphic Designer ⚡️Pop Quiz: What was Helvetica originally called? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? DESIGNER’S TOOLKIT Design On the Go: … Read more
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way.” – Georgia O’Keeffe ⚡️Pop Quiz: Who invented the color wheel? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? DESIGN ESSENTIALS Color Harmony 101: Picking the Right Colors for Graphic Design Understanding color and creating effective color palettes to … Read more
“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” – Milton Glaser ⚡Pop Quiz: What does the lotus flower signify in art and design? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL Creative Branding Ideas For a memorable Mother’s Day … Read more
“Designers actually can change the world for the better by making the complicated simple and finding beauty in truth.” — Michael Beirut, 79 Short Essays on Design ⚡️Pop Quiz: When were the first commercial book covers created? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? DESIGN IMPACT Design Feels: 3 Tips for Evoking Emotions with your … Read more