Ad agency takes bad ideas, turns them into gifts to clients

When it comes to defining a problem, creating as many solutions as possible often leads to a few bad ideas. And while creativity is a trial-and-error process, sometimes good ideas come from the bad. At least, that’s what advertising agency Wax has discovered by brilliantly…
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Daniel Swanick
December 22, 2015
AdvertisingArt & DesignHoliday

Beautiful nature-inspired resin jewellery by Lyuda

Lyuda combines beautiful floral elements with shreds of gold leaf, capturing them forever in her crystal-clear resin jewellery.
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Daniel Swanick
December 21, 2015
Art & DesignFashion & BeautyNature

Get your drink on with the Homemade Gin Kit

The Homemade Gin Kit is not only easy to use, it’s also easy on the eyes, as it's also the winner of Inc. Magazine’s ‘Best in Class’ award for packaging design this year.
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Daniel Swanick
December 19, 2015
Art & DesignFood & Beverage

These are the things you do not say to a designer

Clients who communicate clearly and politely—and are willing to collaborate—get the best work from their designers. Unfortunately, not all clients are created equally. That’s why graphic designer Janie Kliever has shared a list of things you do not say to a designer.
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Daniel Swanick
December 18, 2015
Graphic DesignHumour

Gorgeous Luna Lamp looks like a full moon

The Luna Lamp is inspired by Earth's moon, and is guaranteed to make any space brighter and more poetic.
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Daniel Swanick
December 15, 2015
Art & DesignTechnology & Innovation

Pantone reveals not one, but two 2016 Colours of the Year

For the first time Pantone, the global authority on colour, has announced two Colours of the Year for 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity.
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Daniel Swanick
December 9, 2015
Art & DesignEverything

Bacon up your Christmas tree with a bacon ornament

It’s a staple of many breakfasts and loved by meat eaters the world over. It has even been blamed for turning vegetarians into meat eaters. Yes, we’re talking about bacon.
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Daniel Swanick
December 8, 2015
Art & DesignFood & BeverageHoliday

Innovative markers change tones as you colour

Artists and illustrators alike understand the need for multiple colour tones in order to create shading and gradation. However, that usually requires several different markers to accomplish the task.
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Daniel Swanick
December 3, 2015
Art & DesignTechnology & Innovation

2015’s fading graphic and web design trends to note

In 2015, new design trends were introduced that were quickly incorporated by many websites and graphic designers. See what's on the in and out:
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Daniel Swanick
December 2, 2015
Graphic DesignWeb

Burger King launches illustrated Christmas packaging

With the Christmas season kicking into high gear, Burger King has announced their limited edition packaging for the festive holiday. The illustrated packaging features several colourful motifs.
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Daniel Swanick
November 30, 2015
Food & BeverageHolidayIllustration

This beautiful sand clock is inspired by Zen gardens

The past, present, and future is exist as one. Yet, as a species, humans are obsessed with our perceived passage of time; its become our master. This sand clock, inspired by Zen gardens, is a calming and creative representation of both time and space. 
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Daniel Swanick
November 20, 2015
Art & DesignTechnology & InnovationVideo

The truth behind glamorous Instagram photos

Social media is full of sad, lonely people pretending they are okay and perfectly fine attention-seekers pretending to be sad. Instagram photos are the most deceptive when it comes to faking our lives.
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Daniel Swanick
November 18, 2015
PhotographySocial Media
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