Making fun of common type mistakes using Star Wars quotes

More than just arranging pretty fonts on a nice background, typography is an essential part of most designs—they can make or break a project. Unfortunately, common type mistakes tend to make a bigger statement than good typography. They stick out like a sore thumb, while good…
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Daniel Swanick
March 13, 2015
HumourTypography

Infographic: Handshakes around the world

Most people understand that you have one chance to make a first impression. How you give your handshakes and/or greetings are part of that impression. Giving handshakes, however simple it sounds, can mean serious business, especially when different cultures have their own rules about how…
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Daniel Swanick
March 12, 2015
HabitsInfographic

Ad executives get nude to celebrate agency’s rebranding

To advertise the rebranding of their agency, the executives of New York-based Viceroy Creative decided to take an unusual approach: they decided to take the bold step of getting nude in a series of ads.
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Daniel Swanick
March 11, 2015
AdvertisingFashion & Beauty

Ten creative ways to tie a necktie

These days it’s all about looking dapper. But instead of looking like everyone else, apparel website ShirtsMyWay has created a comprehensive tutorial that shows you how to tie a necktie.
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Daniel Swanick
March 10, 2015
Fashion & BeautyTipsVideo

Handmade resin bracelets made with real flowers & leaves

Do you give the gift of flowers to your special someone? If you do, instead of giving them a bouquets that will wither away after a few days, gift these beautifully bracelets instead.
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Daniel Swanick
March 9, 2015
Art & DesignNature

How to make alcohol-infused Oreo cookies

Are dunking Oreo cookies in milk no longer giving you a thrill? If that’s the case, try a new way to enjoy milk’s favourite cookie—with alcohol.
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Daniel Swanick
March 5, 2015
Food & BeverageVideo

Price your creative jobs with 5 simple questions

Like most creatives, you’re probably undervaluing the work you do. Maybe it’s because you don’t want to scare off a potential client, you’re trying to compete with other designers, or you’re just not sure how.
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Daniel Swanick
March 4, 2015
TipsWork & Productivity

KFC unveils edible coffee cups

Instead of throwing paper cups in the trash, coffee drinkers can now help the environment by eating branded cookie cups. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, KFC is planning to serve up Seattle’s Best Coffee in edible coffee cups that let customers enjoy the warm beverage and eat…
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Daniel Swanick
March 3, 2015
Food & BeverageTechnology & Innovation

Infographic: How to have the perfect day at work

How can we make our work days more effective? The details will likely vary depending on your profession and responsibilities, but there are still universal hacks we can all apply.
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Daniel Swanick
March 2, 2015
InfographicTipsWork & Productivity

5 ways to increase your value to your clients

Let’s face it. There are plenty of other designers or businesses out there offering products and services similar your own. So, what makes you different? What makes your clients choose you over all the other options out there?
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Daniel Swanick
February 27, 2015
TipsVideoWork & Productivity

WTF are you doing with your life: This website doles out life advice

Feeling lost and unsure of what to do in life? Then check out this website that doles out useful life advice to get you back on track.
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Daniel Swanick
February 26, 2015
EverythingTipsWeb

For the stout lover: Guinness flavoured potato chips

Tired of the usual bar snacks like peanuts or pretzels? How about snacking on these potato chips flavoured with the familiar taste of Guinness the next time you go drinking?
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Daniel Swanick
February 24, 2015
Food & Beverage
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