36 Days of Type project leads to adorable 3D typography

As designers we love typography. Design and typography go hand in hand; always evolving with various treatments and styles. Designers the world over use it in everything from logos to advertisements, packaging, posters and more. It can make any piece of work stand out from the crowd.
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Daniel Swanick
May 31, 2017
Typography

What are the best times to post on social media?

The easy answer is that the best times to post on social media are when the people you want to see the content are on the network. However, each social network has its own best practice. Data from 16 studies proves that posting at the best times will help…
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Daniel Swanick
May 30, 2017
InfographicSocial MediaTips

7 colours that could get you sued if used in your designs

There are plenty of colours to choose from. And some shades are so appealing, you’d be hard up not to incorporate them in your projects. However, if you’ve unwittingly been using one of the seven specific colours, you just might get on the wrong side of the law.
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Daniel Swanick
May 29, 2017
Art & DesignMarketing

In-house designer, freelancer or agency? Who to hire

Does the uncertainty and ever-changing nature of freelancing produce designers with sharper, more adaptable skills? Or does the social, fast-paced, and ordered workflow of an agency create more design superstars? In my nearly 10 years as an Art Director, I’ve seen a few businesses pondering if they should hire…
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Daniel Swanick
May 25, 2017
Graphic DesignWork & Productivity

Brewery reveals cynical Fake News Ale directed at Trump

Fake News Ale by Northern Maverick Brewing Co. pokes fun at the political climate south of the border.
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Daniel Swanick
May 24, 2017
Food & BeverageMarketing

Swiss designers creates lamps inspired by pollen grains

Spring is beautiful, but it’s also a key time of year for seasonal allergies. As plants release pollen, millions of people with hay fever start to sniffle and sneeze. However, Swiss art director Regine Cavicchioli, Roman Jurt and Michael Kennedy from the Zurich University of the…
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Daniel Swanick
May 23, 2017
Art & DesignNatureTechnology & InnovationVideo

Doodles become neat line drawings instantly with Google’s AutoDraw

If you’re like me, you probably remember doodling away on the computer using Microsoft Paint, or even Corel Draw. So it’s ironic with all of the amazing things we can do on our smartphones and tablets these days, that creating a decent drawing is still difficult. However, Google’s…
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Daniel Swanick
May 18, 2017
IllustrationTechnology & InnovationVideoWeb

Marble lips are the latest beauty trend to captivate social media

This trend involving marble doesn't have anything to do with home renovation, but your lips.
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Daniel Swanick
May 17, 2017
Fashion & Beauty

Artist creates stunning watercolour temporary tattoos

Based in St. Petersburg, Sasha Unisex is an interesting temporary tattoo artist, whose technique and style is so unique and distinctive that it immediately grabs your attention. She is well-known for her distinct and contemporary approach to the art of tattooing; with her minimalist design, geometric shapes and…
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Daniel Swanick
May 16, 2017
Art & DesignFashion & Beauty

McDonald’s dull new uniforms inspire online teasing

Last month, McDonald’s unveiled new uniforms for its U.S. locations in 2017. And with that release, the new uniforms are prompting some online teasing; with comments saying the grey-toned shirts and aprons make employees look like they’re part of totalitarian regimes.
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Daniel Swanick
May 15, 2017
Fashion & BeautyFood & BeverageHumour

Domino’s new app adds a little fun to your pizza tracking

Waiting for the pizza guy can sometimes get you anxious. Will it be here in time for the start of the game? Has he passed my house? Pizza tracking with Domino’s just became more fun via its new partnership with IFTTT. The duo, with help from…
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Daniel Swanick
May 12, 2017
Food & BeverageTechnology & InnovationVideo

Art created from light and long exposure photography

Each December for about 50 days, Finland’s northern region has a period were the sun never rises above the horizon. Photographer Hannu Huhtamo embraces the prolonged darkness by making it the canvas for his beautiful light-painting long exposure photos.
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Daniel Swanick
May 11, 2017
Art & DesignPhotographyVideo
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