DESIGN CHATTER
Bye Bye, Beetle
Jan 10, 2020
Volkswagen has done it again. The automaker is notorious for having great advertisements (remember the Darth Vader kid?!), and the end of the Beetle era is no exception. VW is ceasing production of the iconic sedan after 70 years. This animated ad showcases some of the Beetle’s most iconic appearances in our collective pop culture over the years, and we think it’s a pretty fitting tribute.
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Not Your Average Balloon Animals
Jan 08, 2020
We’ve probably all experienced awe at seeing a balloon artist at work. We don’t know about you, but we can’t quite the hang of it to make anything recognizable! But Japanese artist Masayoshi Matsumoto takes it to a whole other level. Far beyond weiner dogs and swords, his creations will amaze you that they’re made out of balloons!
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Welcome, 2020!
Jan 03, 2020
We just rang in the new year, that also happens to be a new decade! As we say goodbye to 2019, let’s check out some graphic design projects from the last year that aimed to do more than just look good, they strived to change the world for the better. These pieces of design touch on all of the big points you heard so much about in 2019, from Brexit, to meat alternatives, and the Mueller report.
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Syd Mead, Design Pioneer
Jan 01, 2020
The graphic design world is mourning the passing of Syd Mead. The pioneer of design is responsible for the look and feel of a lot of your favorite media. Don’t believe us? Here’s some examples: Mead designed the entire world of Blade Runner, from the giant holographic billboards, all the way down to the street noodle vendor’s stand where Deckard grabs dinner. He brought his vision back for Blade Runner 2049, as well as for Tron,
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Surprising Free Stuff, Thanks to the Internet
Dec 27, 2019
In the spirit of the holidays, have a free gift! Several, actually. No, not from us. But Reddit users have compiled a pretty comprehensive list of little-known things you can get for free! From children’s books, to free tax software and MIT courses, treat yourself…and let your wallet take a break until 2020.
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Make Your OOO Greater with Graphic Design
Dec 24, 2019
The holidays are upon us! Hopefully, you’re out of the office, spending time with family, eating too much food, and not hunched over your desk in the middle of the night, churning out a last-minute deliverable. If so, Wolff Ollins has made some gorgeous out of office images that are free to use! Don’t just say you’re out of office with boring plain text, use graphic design instead for a greater impact! Maybe it will keep especially stubborn people from trying to reach you anyway.
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