Learn about the 7 eCommerce design trends for 2018

Last year, global eCommerce reached US$2.3 trillion and is expected to double by 2021. In the United States alone, eCommerce represents almost 10 percent of retail sales. Even as the general public is increasingly coming to prefer online shopping, many websites still face unique challenges to their success.
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Daniel Swanick
February 1, 2018
Art & DesignInfographicWeb

KFC breaks gender barriers by introducing female Colonel Sanders

Last week, KFC launched its first ever female Colonel Sanders. In the chicken chain’s latest marketing campaign, they feature country singer Reba McEntire playing the iconic Colonel. However, rather than making Colonel Sanders a woman, they opted to have her dress up as a man,…
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Daniel Swanick
January 31, 2018
MarketingVideo

Nature-inspired embroidery that appears to be floating

Embroidery is delicate work. But when you’re skillfully hand-stitching, it’s taken to the next level. And that’s especially true when working on net-like tulle fabric. It’s more delicate than your traditional cotton—making it less forgiving than other fabrics. However, when done well, the effect is mesmerizing.
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Daniel Swanick
January 30, 2018
Art & DesignFashion & BeautyNature

It’s a fine line between creepy and creative advertising

Is consumer privacy dying? The short answer is no. In the data-gathering industry, most companies recognize consumers’ privacy concerns and engage in responsible data management. However, brands are starting to push the boundary between creepy and creative by using consumers personal info in their advertising.
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Daniel Swanick
January 25, 2018
Marketing

You can now have a career as an Instagram Butler

It used to be that if you wanted to take photos when you went on vacation you had to carry around a clunky camera. Now, with cameras on every smartphone, people can take photos easier; and people love to take photos. In fact, the advent…
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Daniel Swanick
January 23, 2018
Social MediaTravel

Find your painting doppelgänger with Google Arts and Culture app

The Google Arts and Culture platform hosts images of millions of pieces of art, ranging from prehistory to the contemporary. The app, which first appeared in app stores back in 2016, has mostly gone under the radar until now.
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Daniel Swanick
January 22, 2018
Art & DesignTechnology & InnovationVideo

Professional artists recreate kids’ monster doodles in their own styles

Kids today are so into technology that they’ve forgotten how to pick up a pencil and be creative. That’s why Katie Johnson, a graphic designer and illustrator, decided to teach elementary school students about creativity. To do this, she asked them to create monster doodles…
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Daniel Swanick
January 19, 2018
Art & Design

Yogurt and Cola are the newest odd flavours by Pringles

When it comes to potato chips, there are plenty of flavours available for you to choose. And in an increasingly competitive market, having new and unique flavours helps to bring in new consumers. However, potato chip brand Pringles has surprised its fans with the most…
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Daniel Swanick
January 18, 2018
Food & BeverageMarketing

Planetary Lollipops: A sweet way to enjoy the universe

Take a sweet journey through our universe with gourmet candy maker Vintage Confections. While you typically need a telescope to view far-away worlds and swirling nebulas, there’s now easier—and tastier—way to enjoy our solar system. 
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Daniel Swanick
January 17, 2018
Art & DesignFood & Beverage

Nike’s Air Huarache Ultra inspired by the Colour Of The Year

After PANTONE reveals its Colour of the Year, comes designers’ take on the trend. This year’s colour was Ultra Violet, representing “originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.
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Daniel Swanick
January 16, 2018
Fashion & Beauty

IKEA encourages you to pee on its ad

IKEA has come up with an ingenious way to get would-be parents into their Swedish stores. They’ve created a magazine ad that you pee on to determine if you’re pregnant.
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Daniel Swanick
January 12, 2018
MarketingSexVideo

What to expect with graphic design for 2018

Every year there are a few design trends that fade, while new ones burst onto the scene. This will be especially true in 2018, with visual contrast dominating the digital landscape.
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Daniel Swanick
January 11, 2018
Art & Design
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