10 key elements to create a high quality website

With Google’s ever-changing algorithm, constant waves of new technology and shifting design trends, it can be difficult to figure out what your website needs and what it doesn’t. And because your website is the online face of your business and brand, it needs to reflect…
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Daniel Swanick
August 31, 2015
InfographicWeb

Designer humorously responds to client request to “Make the logo bigger”

“Making the logo bigger!” is a painful punchline among designers worldwide. In fact, this common client request is loathed almost as much as “Looks great. Can you make this one minor change: try the logo with Helvetica?”
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Daniel Swanick
August 30, 2015
Graphic DesignHumour

If logos were honest about the brands they represented

Logo design and branding are the best ways to create a visual touch point for products and services. But they don’t always accurately reflect the products that they stand for. And as much as we love certain brands for their visually appealing logos, what if famous brands were…
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Daniel Swanick
August 28, 2015
Graphic DesignHumourMarketing

Business card etiquette and design from around the world

A business card offers a first impression of you and—by association—your business to potential clients. In fact, they’re one of the most important marketing tools you can have. Therefore, having a unique, professionally crafted business card will make you stand out from the competition. And,…
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Daniel Swanick
August 26, 2015
InfographicWork & Productivity

Get over 200 Windows icons for free

When Microsoft released Windows 10, it also released the icon font Segoe UI Symbol. This icon font is recommended for use by developers when designing apps on Windows 10 devices. But one design company argues that Segoe UI Symbol adds visual noise because the icons…
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Daniel Swanick
August 25, 2015
Graphic DesignWeb

How big brands use colour to affect your emotions

More than just text and symbols, a logo has the power to create a lasting connection with consumers.
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Daniel Swanick
August 24, 2015
Graphic DesignInfographicLifestyleMarketing

Humorous responses to a couple asking for Photoshop help

Although Photoshop trolling isn’t anything new, the outcome never ceases to provide a good laugh. And when you invite the Internet for Photoshop help to edit a picture, you should expect cheeky responses from people wanting to add their own sense of humour into the mix. And…
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Daniel Swanick
August 22, 2015
HumourPhotography

Find out how to order from a restaurant’s secret menu

Thanks to website #HackTheMenu, you can now discover unlisted menu items from fast-food restaurants.
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Daniel Swanick
August 21, 2015
Food & BeverageInfographic

How career choices and your personality type relate

Have you ever wondered if your personality type affects where you land a job or end up in a certain field? Did you know that your personality type can predict how much money you’ll make, how many people you’ll supervise, even if you’ll like your…
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Daniel Swanick
August 19, 2015
HealthInfographicWork & Productivity

Funny graphics of 2 cows explaining economics

Economics has become increasingly relevant in our globalized society. When we think economy, we think about everything from our personal finances to business and international trade deals. Economics deals with a lot of things including money and borrowing, production and consumption, trade, employment, and much…
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Daniel Swanick
August 18, 2015
HumourLifestyle

10 steps to becoming the perfect graphic designer

If you haven’t heard of Medium, it’s a site where you can read, write, and interact with millions of ideas and stories from around the world.  10 Steps To Becoming The Perfect Graphic Designer is a humorous tongue-in-cheek post by Philadelphia-based designer Patrick Macomber that should give…
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Daniel Swanick
August 17, 2015
Graphic DesignHumourTips

Only designers will understand these GIFs

The design world has its ups and downs. There are pain-in-the-ass clients, the frustration of being asked to work for free, but also the little victories you can achieve during a project. So, to highlight these ups and downs, Creative Market has put together a collection of animated…
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Daniel Swanick
August 15, 2015
HumourWork & Productivity
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