DESIGN CHATTER
USPS at 250 is Delivering Fresh Design
May 30, 2025
In a world where it feels like everything is going digital, the USPS just dropped a reminder that good old tangible design still matters. Celebrating 250 years of delivering the mail, they’ve rolled out a fresh new look featuring the bold “Eagle in Flight”: a sleek, modern take on their classic symbol, designed with Turner Duckworth agency. Add to that a set of commemorative stamps designed by Antonio Alcalá, honoring the U.S. military’s 250-year history, and you’ve got a design-forward look to the future while still honoring a very storied past.
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What Font Is Your Dog?
May 28, 2025
Design meets dog breeds in @theaboarddude’s hilarious and weirdly accurate Instagram post, “What Font Is Your Dog?” and we just can’t stop scrolling! Shot in crisp black-and-white, this multi-photo series assigns classic typefaces to dogs with wildly specific personalities. Helvetica Bold? A French bulldog in a hoodie, obviously. Cooper Light? A laid-back dachshund lounging in a sheet hammock. From Futura Demi’s cool-kid Shiba Inu to Impact’s gloriously smushed-face mastiff, each pairing nails the font’s vibe. It’s playful,
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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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