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Painting with Code
Nov 15, 2019
How cool is this?! This portrait looks like it came from the wall of a stuffy old museum, right? Probably hundreds of years old? Wrong! this amazing portrait is “painted” entirely with HTML and CSS! Tip: it looks best on Chrome, in other browsers, you might see something more cubist and less classical! The next time we’re having trouble getting our CSS to keep the right amount of padding of an object, we’ll remember this.
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PBS Looks Towards the Future
Nov 13, 2019
We all know and love PBS, from watching Arthur after school when we were kids, to catching Downton Abbey and Masterpiece Theatre as adults, they have high quality content that’s accessible to everyone in the country, no matter if you have premium television or not. But the “public” part of PBS oftentimes comes with a drawback: much less extra money than private media companies. So while it’s been a while for them, PBS has determined that 2019 was the year for graphic design to get some of that money!
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Branding Tips for Startups Who Want to Go to the Next Level
Nov 12, 2019
There is nothing to stop you from hitting every goal and surpassing what you thought your business could achieve.
But when your brand reaches a plateau, it can feel like the business is at a standstill.
As a startup, you have the advantage of agility. And unlike larger, more established companies, it’s easier for younger businesses to pivot and change as they grow.
We’re sharing some of our favorite branding tips for startups who want to move beyond where they are now and expand their reach.
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Everyday Data Viz
Nov 08, 2019
As designers, one of the coolest things we get asked to do is data visualization. It’s a really nice break from the usual, day-to-day things we do pretty often. Seeing data, and understanding the best way to communicate it to an audience that not as familiar with it, and maybe doesn’t know why they should be is an exercise that lets us really tap into our design thinking. Artist Michelle Rial takes some every questions,
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Microsoft Edge Logo Finally Distances Itself from Internet Explorer
Nov 06, 2019
Microsoft’s browser Edge has a whole new look! Despite announcing that they were phasing out Internet Explorer in 2015, Microsoft’s Edge browser still had a logo that didn’t quite let anyone forget where it came from or what it was replacing. Well, no more. The new logo distinctly resembles a wave…or a Tide Pod, depending on how you look at it. Regardless, the new look is a fresh update to what is,
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2020 Already Has a Look
Nov 01, 2019
Believe it or not, we’re coming to the end of 2019. It’s been a good year, but it’s time for the new! And along with the colder air and approaching holidays, it’s time to forecast the design trends of 2020. Coastal Creative has a really cool infographic that showcases some new trends they expect to see in the coming year. We’re really excited about the color yellow having a moment! Check out the trends below:
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