Countries need better logos and branding than these identikit designs
Jasmine Montgomery, CEO and founder of branding agency Seven Brands, discusses how to create an identity for a country than really stands out.
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You can now buy Apple's Space Gray keyboard, mouse and trackpad for your iMac or MacBook
Previously only available for the iMac Pro, Apple's Space Gray keyboard, mouse and trackpad (with black Lightning cables) are available to buy separately.
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These graphics show what people tweet about Theresa May, Putin, Macron and Merkel
As featured in the Design Museum's 'Hope to Nope' exhibition, Pulsar tracked global Twitter posts about five world leaders over the past year and transformed the data into tastefully designed infographics.
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Dalton Maag on designing custom typefaces for brands like Netflix, the BBC and Nokia
Type design studio and foundry Dalton Maag explains how a custom typeface is created – and why major brands are increasingly commissioning their own fonts.
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What Social Media has done to Political Graphic Design and Art
The stories behind iconic political graphic designs that are part of a new Design Museum exhibition, from Hope to Nope.
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Apple has proposed nine new accessibility emojis
If approved, the emojis would be released in the first half of 2019.
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How Pentagram and other design agencies aim to double the number of creative female leaders
Double or Nothing aims to provide career mentorship, support for mothers, equal pay for women and invites agencies to ‘pledge’ their support.
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Explore Milton Glaser's iconic poster designs from the 1960s to present, including Bob Dylan, I Love New York & more
A book celebrating Milton’s posters is soon to be released. We feature a range of his best and Milton’s own commentaries for each one.
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Wieden+Kennedy, Creature and 32 leading UK creative agencies pledge to pay staff, freelancers & interns a real living wage
Could this be the end to unpaid work experience and internships in the creative sector?
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Monotype launches two sans serif typefaces designed for modern brands
Unitext and Madera are legible sans serif fonts for logos and small text in print or digital.
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See Thirst Craft and illustrator Jack Dalys celebration of Scottish land for Loch Lomond Brewery
A localised collaboration between two Scottish creatives for a Scottish brewery results in an elegant rebrand true to the Loch’s natural beauty.
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Create a 7-inch Vinyl Single Cover to be Sold for Charity Alongside Famous Artists and Designers
Secret 7" has returned for 2018. Choose one of seven tracks, create artwork for it and you could have it sold for the MIND charity alongside well-known artists and designers.
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Design an app prototype to win a trip to Adobe Max 2018 in LA
Create a prototype of an app that highlights the best of where you live, and you could win a paid trip to Los Angeles for two for the always-inspiring Adobe Max conference.
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Wacom's cheaper, 24-inch Cintiq Pro is here – plus its first desktop PC
There's much for designers and artists to be excited about here – though the 32-inch model is delayed until later in the year.
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Creative studio Omnibus' brand identity for We Said Enough fights back against sexual misconduct
Born from the #MeToo movement, We Said Enough aims to push legislation against sexual harassment and discrimination. We take a look at its new brand identity.
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Learn digital design techniques with these new, free online video tutorials
MediaMonks senior digital designer Adrian Somoza covers UI design, typography, layout and more on his YouTube channel, Bont Co.
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The best design, art & animation events in 2018: Exhibitions, conferences, festivals & more
Find inspiration, fun, skills and the chance to meet some like-minded people.
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See six inspiring Winter Olympics 2018 art and design projects
Animation, gifs, editorial illustration and logo designs surrounding Pyeongchang 2018.
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CG artist Andrei Lacatusu has reduced giant tech brands to derelict neon signs
It’s slightly satisfying – although unsettling too – to see Silicon Valley major players in the form of neglected Las Vegas-esque signs.
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Drool over these beautiful new gin bottle designs
Take a look at three new gin packaging, bottle and identity designs released within the last month.
