A showcase of the coolest examples of Latte Art crafted by master baristas around the world. Some look too amazing to drink…
How to Update Your Brand Page to Facebook Timeline
Whether you like it or not, Facebook is changing once again! The days of thumbnail sized pictures, underscored with lines of text are gone. The social network has already rolled out its new Timeline format, and has given all brand pages a March 30th deadline to make the switch! After that, Facebook will automatically activate more >
Say What??? Campaigns that Failed to Translate
When a company decides to expand into global markets, their success depends on how well their brand is received by customers in each market. But as too many companies have learned the hard way, executing cross-cultural campaigns is not as easy as literally translating text from one language to the next. It is important to more >
Taking a Bite from the Proverbial Apple: Intellectual Property for Attorneys and Entrepreneurs
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in the 21st century? Sure, it takes a smart idea, some start-up capital, angel investors, a venture capitalist or two, and that nonquantifiable bit of luck. You also need an innovator at the helm of your company who is willing to take risks. All of this more >
Amazing Landscapes Carved from Old Books
The incredible carved landscapes of artist Guy Laramée speak volumes. Literally. Using standard manual electric tools, Laramée sandblasts the edges of old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias, transforming them into breathtaking landscapes. You need not read a word to appreciate the beauty in his work. Laramée’s talents extend across various disciplines, including painting, composing, sculpting, stage more >
Cool Infographics
Infographics are a great way to engage readers and present information that can easily be absorbed. Why waste time reading through copious amounts of data and copy, when the “complex” message can be summed up in one effective visual graphic? While most infographics require substantial time and skill to create, the end result is worth more >
A Letterpress Film
A short film about letterpress and one of the few remaining movable-type printing workshops in the world.
A Tribute to Street Art: Unsolicited
Most people dismiss street art as vandalism and hold conceptions that the artists responsible are mindless delinquents. However—if you are truly looking—street art can be both beautiful and brilliant. To be clear, I do not consider the thoughtless vandalism you see everyday on the side of railroad boxcars or school buildings to be street art. more >
The Designer’s Deadly Deskchair
Relax, have a seat… or maybe you’d prefer to stand. How many of you reading this have desk jobs? Feeling sloth-like? Got ants in your pants from sitting so long? In need of a healthier, more comfortable sitting situation? As a designer, I find myself sitting at my desk in front of my computer for more >
Designers Reveal Their Least Favorite Fonts
As a designer, I often notice things that others may never notice. Ligatures that are misaligned, kerning tables that are not spaced properly, and terrible number glyphs that don’t match the alphabet styles. These “aesthetic details” may go overlooked by many… but to someone who cares about design—an obnoxious font can drive you crazy. So more >
Emotional Backlash from Failed Food Packaging
One of the more notorious moments in recent food industry history had nothing to do with the poor quality of the product, a food safety violation, high-carb content, or some other nefarious health effect. No, a very large American company lost more than $30 million because of bad design. I’m referring, of course, to the more >
The World’s Best Designed Metro Maps
As a directionally-challenged designer who loves to travel, I can appreciate a well-designed map. When traveling to a new city, transit maps often represent the first impression of that destination. If a map is cluttered, disorganized and confusing, then I judge that city accordingly. Conversely, if a rail map is easy to navigate and pleasing more >
Controversial Logos
In certain circumstances, controversy can be a good thing for a brand. Press surrounding controversy often creates excitement, gets people talking and increases brand awareness. However, controversy is not guaranteed to benefit a brand. It can easily backfire, creating more damage than good. Logos are one of the most important and effective ways to market more >
Photo Retouching Illusions
While browsing the web for inspiration, we came upon this awesome professional photographer and retoucher based in Sweden, Erik Johansson. We’ve chosen some of our favorite pieces from his portfolio to share. Check out these surreal photo creations. It’s amazing what we have the capability of creating with just some imagination and retouching skills. Get more >
Oops! Embarrassing Design Blunders
Follow @keithglantz It’s easy for designers to make mistakes while working on several projects simultaneously, often on little to no sleep. We are only human. When we rush to meet a deadline, careless errors can go overlooked. However, when these “tiny” flaws slip through rounds of edits and end up getting published for the entire more >
