Getting to work with the good folk at The Wellbeing Outfit, has been one of the highlights of a bumpy 2020-21 year.
A Day in the Life of Brands
Are you someone who thinks brands don’t matter? That you’re not brand-loyal? Try this exercise tomorrow morning: Get up. Start your day. Take note of the brands you interact with.
Google updates its Emoji
The press release states the re-design focused on ‘making them more universal, accessible and authentic’. The update was conveniently announced on World Emoji Day (WED) on July 17th.
How long does it take to crack a Logo Design brief?
Sometimes, it takes forever, like you’re trying to pull blood from a stone. Occasionally, the process feels easy.
New branding for the Design Exec Club
New work—branding for the Design Exec Club – a global network of designers, thinkers and executives who share a unified passion for a better future.
Where did that image come from? Use Reverse Image Search to find out
You’ve been asked to check your company owns the rights to the images used on the website. Nobody knows who first sourced them. Use a reverse image search to find out.
2021 has been a big year for car rebrands
It’s interesting that so many have recently zhuzhed up their look this year. Take a look at new brands from Peugeot, Renault, General Motors and Kia.
Why creativity is a fickle, fragile thing
How can creative agencies foster more ideas? I share how agencies can encourage creativity, based on my observations of brainstorming in 2 different PR agencies. Plus, I talk about the fragile nature of creativity.
How long does it take to design a typeface?
1 month, 2 years, a decade? Recently, Sydney-based designer Dave Foster released a new typeface called Blanco.
Why is a logo like a love affair?
Why is a logo like a love affair? In the beginning, it’s all sunshine and roses and possibilities, ie. the ‘research’ or ‘ideas’ phase of designing a logo.