I Just Stand and Shoot
Yusuf Dikec, a 51-year-old Turkish sports shooter, stole the spotlight at the Paris Olympics—not for winning gold, but for his laid-back charm and genuine personality.
Topic
branding
A collection of 18 issues
OMV's new image - brand analysis
OMV is launching a new identity to visually reflect its transformation into a sustainable, integrated chemicals and energy company. The new logo features a modern, linear design with a green symbol representing continuous movement and forward thinking.
The smiley 🙃
The smiley has become a convention symbol of cheerfulness, humour and happiness, a motif that can be understood by everyone, regardless of language or culture, and has been used for decades - and, as we will see later in this article, millennia.
The top 9 branding books to boost your development
The following books are mostly centred around branding and design issues, but other creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs can integrate several of them into their own processes.
AI in Graphic Design
What does it mean for the work of the graphic designer? What can you use it for? What can’t you use it for? New AI tools are introduced every day—let’s explore the opportunities they provide.
Sweden's unique typeface
Increasing numbers of cities and countries are opting for a unified identity in their communication efforts. At the national level, the Swedes stand out for developing their unique font.
The disappearing diversity of logos
There is an increasing trend in the world of logos towards simplicity – sans-serif fonts are getting popular and are widely used by brands. But doesn’t this mean that originality will be lost? Will logos be all too similar? Why are sans-serif fonts so popular?
Personal branding from a big gun – We went to Chris Do’s workshop
If you already have your brand, you might ask, how can you make all this your own? Here is the gist for you, these are the most important things to think about if you are thinking of personal branding.
Levels of development of a designer
My theory is that as a designer working on visual branding projects you go through several stages of development. You need time to grow, getting from one stage to the other takes time. To move on from a stage, you need a senior colleague or an external mentor/help you
Storytelling, branding and typography—what’s the connection?
The way to the audience’s heart is through good stories. These usually have 6 components (problem, hero, guidance, plan, implementation, success).
Stories establish connections. Brands that don’t use the power of storytelling pass up a great opportunity. Brand components and contents are less intriguing when there is no