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by doug bartow
Enterprise Florida, an organization trying to promote Florida’s job growth is facing backlash over a new logo that has been described as ‘sexist’ by women.
02.07.2013
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by diane zerr
Andre Cassagnes, the inventor of the world famous Etch-a-Sketch, recently passed away. Team Detroit, USA created this ad to honor him.
02.06.2013
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no.
by armin
A preview of the 2011-12 FPO Awards book and a demonstration on the acoustics of its sandpaper-varnished cover. Available for purchase at the link. PDF and online versions also available.
02.06.2013
no.
by plamen
Well, Life in Five Seconds is an awesome book of funny pictograms itself, but do take a look at the animated promo gifs and check the Facebook page for updates.
02.06.2013
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no.
by armin
Nice series of book covers by Geray Gençer: “Designed for distinguished examples of literature by writers from different countries. Naive illustrations with customized typography have been exclusively combined to be able to express the cultural heritage of world literature.”
02.06.2013
no.
by armin
Octavi Serra and Dani Llugany take on the identity for God; they might need the big guy on their side when Nike comes with their lawsuit.
02.06.2013
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by armin
Horn Please, an upcoming documentary on the art of decorating trucks in India. The name comes from “a message seen behind each and every truck in India. It is a signal for the vehicles behind the trucks to blow the horn before overtaking.” Go under Research > Photo Gallery for some goodness.
02.06.2013
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by armin
A good competition for younger designers who have been working professionally for eight years or less. Organized by UK-based YCN, the Awards accept a portfolio of four projects as your entry. Call for entries has been designed by Craig Ward.
02.06.2013
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