For almost twenty years, the coloristas at the Pantone Color Institute have been naming a “Color of the Year.” They sift through creative expressions in fashion, design, social media, entertainment, art, and travel to choose the color they think represents the direction of the world....
So, you have a great idea for a new line of apparel or other consumer product. Congratulations! Now you need to perfect the design and create a prototype. You'll no doubt want to develop a product that is not only useful but aesthetically pleasing. Unless...
The font you use for your logo is just as important as its overall design and color. How do you stand out among the Papyrus and Comic Sans MS styles, which have saturated consumer attention? Compare Serif and Sans Serif fonts you should know for...
Does your company’s logo need a refresh? You’re probably spending hours pondering what images or symbols your logo might contain. Like many companies, you might choose to use an animal in your logo, and for good reason. It’s easier for people to form an emotional...
Simplicity is more than just a buzzword. To some, it’s a way of life. The Interactive Design Foundation says that in user experience and graphic design, it’s a philosophy that encourages designers to create websites, graphics, and other elements while keeping a user’s ultimate goals...
Creating crafts can be a lot of fun, especially with a hobby that you’re passionate about. People new to DIY sometimes wonder where to start. This is especially true when you dive into jewelry design. Perhaps you want to make jewelry just for yourself. Or...
Screen printing is everywhere. This relatively inexpensive technique makes bold, beautiful, permanent artwork adhere to many materials. It might be a simple, monochromatic shape or a brilliant mosaic of color. The options are endless. You might own something screen printed but still now know the...
There is something to be said for the ingenuity of a child’s mind. By encouraging our youth and giving them creative freedom we see what they’re capable of. Some of our everyday products like TV and even the fold in the brown paper bag were...
If you've never searched "blue fox marketing" on the internet, you're in for a treat… especially if you’re a branding and design nerd. Try it out. Go on. Dozens of companies are registered under a variant of the Blue Fox name. However, blue foxes seem especially popular in...
When it comes to color, Pantone knows a thing or two. Design firms eagerly await Pantone's color of the year announcement each December. After dispersing throughout the world to discover the which colors are most present in fashion, art, interior design, graphic design, foods, and much...