DESIGN CHATTER
We Love the 90s!
May 23, 2025
The 90s were a defining decade for graphic design, where logos evolved from static identifiers into cultural symbols. Fueled by the optimism after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dawn of a little thing called the internet, brands were embracing bold visuals and hidden meanings. From the pixelated movement of Windows to the clever arrow in FedEx and the grungy rebellion of Nirvana, each logo is a snapshot frozen in a specific time. These designs didn’t just reflect the trends of the time,
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Posters: For More Than Just Your College Dorm Walls
May 21, 2025
Posters have always punched above their weight in graphic design history. From the black-and-white ads of the 1870s to unforgettable, iconic movie posters, poster design remains one of the most direct and impactful forms of visual communication. Whether it’s political, playful, or purely aesthetic, the best posters can capture a cultural moment with just a few lines and colors. Creative Bloq has pulled together some of their all-time favorite examples, from classics like Jaws and the more modern Obama Hope poster.
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A New Pope Means New Design
May 16, 2025
Unless you live under a rock, you may have heard the news that there’s a new pope in town. Pope Leo XIV just dropped his first official portrait and coat of arms, and wow, it’s a visual deep-dive into tradition, unity, and identity. From the rich red mozzetta (that’s the short jacket to all the non-Catholics out there), to the intricate stole and refreshed papal signature, every design element is intentional, balancing respect for the past with a nod toward the future.
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Using Graphic Design To Speak Up
May 14, 2025
Salt Lake City just made a bold design move by unveiling not just one, but three new city flags that celebrate inclusion and community, each one an example of graphic design used for social impact. With vibrant color palettes and very intentional symbolism, the Sego Belonging, Visibility, and Celebration Flags were created to represent the LGBTQ, trans, and Black communities. At a time when state laws are clamping down on expressive symbols, these flags show how design can bypass limitations and still speak loud and clear.
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How True Is Your Favorite “True” Story? Find Out!
May 09, 2025
“Based on a True True Story” at informationisbeautiful.net is a brilliant example of how design can turn data into something genuinely engaging. Instead of just listing facts and figures, this interactive visualization breaks down movies scene by scene to show what’s true, what’s false, and what’s somewhere in between. Using color-coded timelines and clear visuals, it transforms dry fact-checking into an experience, making it easy (and fun!) to see how Hollywood bends the truth.
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Why Design is an Iterative Process
May 09, 2025
Design has several moving parts, especially for marketing campaigns, logos, and brand redesigns. Since there is so much in motion, naturally, several rounds of reviews and revisions happen before a design reaches its conclusion.
And we consider it an “unskippable” part of the creative process.
Let’s explore how it works and ways to relieve the stress of reviewing creative and providing feedback.
Design serves a purpose for your business
Your company’s marketing and branding do a lot of heavy lifting to communicate with your ideal buyers.
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