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by james i bowie
Name That Blue tests your knowledge of the shades of blue used by various companies and websites.
11.29.2013
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Brand New / Displaying opinions, and focusing solely, on corporate and brand identity work.
FPO (For Print Only) / Celebrating the reality that print is not dead by showcasing the most compelling printed projects.
Brand New Classroom / Providing a space for critique and opinions on student identity work.
Speak Up (2002 – 2009) / Discussing, and looking for, what is relevant in, and the relevance of, graphic design. Archives Only.
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publishing
Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work / 2010, self-published.
Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design / 2009, Rockport.
Women of Design: Influence and Inspiration from the Original Trailblazers to the New Groundbreakers / 2008, HOW Books.
The Word It Book: Speak Up Presents a Gallery of Interpreted Words / 2007, HOW Books.
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2010 Brand New Conference / A one-day event on the development of corporate and brand identity projects by some of today’s most active and influential practitioners from around the world.
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by plamen
A for Arena, B for Blood, C for Capitol, D for District 12… yes, it’s The Hunger Games Alphabet.
11.29.2013
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by doug bartow
Do the Right Thing: Spike Lee is accused of using a designer’s work for a new film poster without compensation.
11.27.2013
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by plamen
Of course you have wondered and already checked the origins of the power, bluetooth, play, pause and so on symbols, but here comes a handy infographic on the subject.
11.27.2013
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by armin
Very ingenious trick deployed through the label of Coca-Cola bottles. By Ogilvy & Mather in Colombia.
11.27.2013
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by armin
Super Precious Art Gallery has a new online group show on the subject of Punctuation and Grammar. Some winning pieces in there like “Your Wrong” by Carolyn Sewell.
11.27.2013
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by armin
“Image of the Studio” is a fantastic study and breakdown of 75 well-known design firms in New York City and Brooklyn that help paint a picture of the industry there.
11.27.2013
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by armin
ICONYC, a wonderfully detailed poster (27 × 40 inches) of New York City by Alfalfa New York.
11.27.2013
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by josh berta
A huge Flickr collection of (mostly vintage) matchboxes, packaging, stamps, posters, signage, and generally cool design stuff.
11.26.2013
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by armin
Creative Clash is a board game for people in the creative industry: you take on the role of a company’s principal and the goal is to inflate your ego. Currently on Kickstarter from Infantree.
11.26.2013
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