Retail Design Blog
24 Festival calendar box by TOP BLUE PACKAGING
2 weeks ago
Nela Dunato Art &...
How to create a brand mood board
A brand mood board is a collage that represents your core values and aesthetic brand qualities in a...
a year ago
A brand mood board is a collage that represents your core values and aesthetic brand qualities in a visual way. It’s the first step in translating these abstract concepts into visual language. Whether you decide to work with a designer or by yourself, creating a mood board is a...
The DESK Magazine
How to make a copywriting portfolio
Talk to any creative person about building their portfolio and they’ll tell you: copy is the hardest...
over a year ago
Talk to any creative person about building their portfolio and they’ll tell you: copy is the hardest part.
Oykun
Video Gamer skills that make a Great Designer
Enjoy your time with video games, do not see it as a waste of time as society thinks. This is YOUR...
over a year ago
Enjoy your time with video games, do not see it as a waste of time as society thinks. This is YOUR time, use it as you like it. It will make you a better designer.
Christopher Butler
What We Do When We See
What does it even mean to design when perception is reality? Do we all ever see the same...
over a year ago
What does it even mean to design when perception is reality? Do we all ever see the same thing?
Visual Intelligence, a wonderful book about seeing and clarity, Amy Herman begins with the story of Derreck Kayongo.
Kayongo had just stepped into the shower in his hotel room...
Retail Design Blog
Bonte Cafe by Yên Architecture
Vietnam is a developing country, urbanization is happening rapidly and it is driving people away...
4 months ago
Vietnam is a developing country, urbanization is happening rapidly and it is driving people away from nature. The buildings around...
Retail Design Blog
Singapore Symphony Group Offices by adm Design & Build
The Singapore Symphony Group’s office design by adm Design & Build draws inspiration from the...
a week ago
The Singapore Symphony Group’s office design by adm Design & Build draws inspiration from the orchestra’s music, featuring soft curves,...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Blogging or posting on social media—what's better?
I wrote about the benefits of blogging before. That was four years ago. Now I have some things to...
over a year ago
I wrote about the benefits of blogging before. That was four years ago. Now I have some things to add...
abdz.do - Have you...
Branding and visual identity for AI powered recruitment platform
Branding and visual identity for AI powered recruitment platform
...
a year ago
Branding and visual identity for AI powered recruitment platform
abduzeedo0126—23
Halo Lab, a design studio based in Ukraine, shared a branding and visual identity project for Casefair, a cutting-edge recruitment platform that utilizes AI to...
Retail Design Blog
Prompt Café by SAISA STUDIO
The cafe called Prompt is a cafe with a small nature in the city center. To contain the outside...
a month ago
The cafe called Prompt is a cafe with a small nature in the city center. To contain the outside nature,...
Christopher Butler
Negative Space Typography
Controlling the space between text styles is as important as differentiating the styles...
a year ago
Controlling the space between text styles is as important as differentiating the styles themselves.
Whenever I review design documentation, there are a few things I look for in the first few seconds. All of them have to do with how scannable a page or screen’s layout is. In...
Identity Designed
Alon Shabo
Designed by Ark, Tel Aviv.
a year ago
Designed by Ark, Tel Aviv.
Retail Design Blog
Evident Scientific Offices by Conexus Studio
Conexus Studio designed Evident Scientific’s APAC Headquarters in Singapore, focusing on a...
3 months ago
Conexus Studio designed Evident Scientific’s APAC Headquarters in Singapore, focusing on a visionary, future-forward workspace with state-of-the-art facilities, innovative design,...
abdz.do - Have you...
Stunning 3D Illustrations for Primavera
Stunning 3D Illustrations for Primavera
AoiroStudio0424—23
...
a year ago
Stunning 3D Illustrations for Primavera
AoiroStudio0424—23
Mathieu L.B is a French art director and 3D artist who has created some stunning 3D illustrations for Primavera, his work features a unique blend of abstract shapes and bold, vivid...
Retail Design Blog
LAPH Cafe by 3fconcept
“Café-Cóc” – in Vietnamese, this term refers to a budget-friendly coffee shop with low seating that...
4 months ago
“Café-Cóc” – in Vietnamese, this term refers to a budget-friendly coffee shop with low seating that can be easily folded...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
How to pick the least wrong colors
I do have a formal design education, but I can very much relate with Matthew’s feeling incompetent...
over a year ago
I do have a formal design education, but I can very much relate with Matthew’s feeling incompetent and love how he managed to turn a ton of research into an algorithm.
Identity Designed
Pets at Home
Designed by Nomad, London.
a year ago
Designed by Nomad, London.
Christopher Butler
Periodical 16 – Useful Lifetimes
One’s moral progress is measured in unexpected moments.
Good morning! The house is full of the...
9 months ago
One’s moral progress is measured in unexpected moments.
Good morning! The house is full of the aroma of baking muffins, which my daughter requested I make first thing this morning. I happily obliged. She and my son are munching away at them as I type this.
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What’s the...
Retail Design Blog
Kawasaki Motors by Impact
Awarded in two categories, Retail Design and Retail Technologies, at the Shop! D-A-CH Awards 2024. •...
6 months ago
Awarded in two categories, Retail Design and Retail Technologies, at the Shop! D-A-CH Awards 2024. • Retail Design We were...
Scott Jenson
Design can be free
As consumer devices get ‘smart’, they tend to sprout a large number push buttons. It’s almost cliche...
a year ago
As consumer devices get ‘smart’, they tend to sprout a large number push buttons. It’s almost cliche at this point to complain about them. The tiny buttons, hidden modes, and Konami Code interaction encourages mistakes and forces frequent trips to the user manual. Of course, they...
Nela Dunato Art &...
My art studio renovation (that took 4 years to complete)
Having a dedicated office or studio is not a requirement for creating great art, but I think we can...
a year ago
Having a dedicated office or studio is not a requirement for creating great art, but I think we can all agree that it helps. After years of moving around and making the best of what I had, I embarked on a mission to turn a tiny, cluttered space into a beautiful art studio and...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
The Exorcist movie titles
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
License: All Rights Reserved....
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
License: All Rights Reserved.
License: All Rights Reserved.
The Exorcist is a 1973 horror film directed by William Friedkin based on William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name. The story focuses...
Joshua Smith
Allied Engine Repair
New Realities, Muriel Guepin Gallery, NYC. Wood, MDF, Plastruct, Cardboard, Paper, Plastic Card,...
over a year ago
New Realities, Muriel Guepin Gallery, NYC. Wood, MDF, Plastruct, Cardboard, Paper, Plastic Card, Wire, LED Lighting Spraypaint, Chalk pastels. February 2016 Photo Credit: Andrew Beveridge/ASB Creative
The post Allied Engine Repair appeared first on Joshua Smith.
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Tabler Icons
Open source icons by Paweł Kuna
over a year ago
Open source icons by Paweł Kuna
Identity Designed
Apex
Designed by Gold Front, San Francisco.
5 months ago
Designed by Gold Front, San Francisco.
The DESK Magazine
How to make a minimalist portfolio with Carbonmade
You don't need anything too fancy. You don't want to work for hours on your site.
a year ago
You don't need anything too fancy. You don't want to work for hours on your site.
abdz.do - Have you...
Brand Identity & System definition for Traffic-Productions.de
Brand Identity & System definition for Traffic-Productions.de
...
a year ago
Brand Identity & System definition for Traffic-Productions.de
AoiroStudio0206—23
Hrvoje Grubisic is a creative director and the founder of HOLOGRAPHIK®. The team at HOLOGRAPHIK® specializes in developing brand and visual identities for clients...
The DESK Magazine
The difference between creative & uncreative people
When witnessing something unusual or beautiful or otherwise striking today, our first instinct is to...
a year ago
When witnessing something unusual or beautiful or otherwise striking today, our first instinct is to capture it, share it or both.
Retail Design Blog
FOGO E ÁGUA at ALEA RESORT
FOGO E ÁGUA was built in Bad Orb, near Frankfurt, a place where salt was traditionally extracted...
a month ago
FOGO E ÁGUA was built in Bad Orb, near Frankfurt, a place where salt was traditionally extracted from a brine...
Retail Design Blog
Nodi Coffee by Office AIO
Introducing a Fresh Narrative to a Lobby Cafe In the heart of Shanghai’s bustling Jing’an district,...
5 months ago
Introducing a Fresh Narrative to a Lobby Cafe In the heart of Shanghai’s bustling Jing’an district, Nodi, a brand born...
abdz.do - Have you...
Rebrand Direction of InVision
Rebrand Direction of InVision
AoiroStudio0426—23
Ensemble is a...
a year ago
Rebrand Direction of InVision
AoiroStudio0426—23
Ensemble is a design studio based in Manchester, UK, that specializes in branding and strategy. Recently, the studio had the opportunity to work on a rebrand project for InVision, a leading...
Retail Design Blog
Louis Vuitton store + café by THEVERYMANY
As you know, Louis Vuitton has started dabbling in hospitality for a little while now, and it looks...
2 weeks ago
As you know, Louis Vuitton has started dabbling in hospitality for a little while now, and it looks like the...
Retail Design Blog
bassike store by Akin Atelier
Almost two years after opening up shop in Melbourne‘s tony Armadale area, an event we’ve covered in...
2 months ago
Almost two years after opening up shop in Melbourne‘s tony Armadale area, an event we’ve covered in a previous post,...
Retail Design Blog
Lingyin Cultural and Creative Pavilion by Ondo Studio
At the initial stage of design, upon seeing the original store, we were moved by the lush branches...
3 months ago
At the initial stage of design, upon seeing the original store, we were moved by the lush branches and interplay...
Retail Design Blog
Sartorius Offices by Conexus Studio
Conexus Studio designed Sartorius’ regional office in Singapore, integrating agility, innovation,...
2 months ago
Conexus Studio designed Sartorius’ regional office in Singapore, integrating agility, innovation, biophilic elements, and collaborative spaces, prioritizing a vibrant yet...
The DESK Magazine
"You've been banned."
The internet was the single most important part of my early teenage years. I know, it sounds a bit...
over a year ago
The internet was the single most important part of my early teenage years. I know, it sounds a bit dramatic, but I'm serious when I say this.
Retail Design Blog
Mad Organics by 327 creative studio
Mad Organics bars make organic, plant-based snacking tasty, fun, and approachable for the...
4 months ago
Mad Organics bars make organic, plant-based snacking tasty, fun, and approachable for the health-conscious. With no mysterious components, their short...
Nela Dunato Art &...
5 things you need before raising your prices
Many freelancers feel like they “deserve” more money, but are confused about how to make that...
a year ago
Many freelancers feel like they “deserve” more money, but are confused about how to make that happen. The hard truth is, you may not be able to raise your prices overnight. But in this article I'll tell you exactly what you need to do in order to become appealing to higher-paying...
abdz.do - Have you...
Brand identity for app messaging platform Ghost
Brand identity for app messaging platform Ghost
abduzeedo0425—23
...
a year ago
Brand identity for app messaging platform Ghost
abduzeedo0425—23
monopo london was invited to create the brand identity and strategy for the new messaging platform Ghost – a supercharged messaging app founded by a former Giphy product and...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
You're making me buy a new phone
My iPhone SE 2016 is a good one. It’s easy to handle with one hand. The screen is more than...
a year ago
My iPhone SE 2016 is a good one. It’s easy to handle with one hand. The screen is more than...
Scott Jenson
The Present Needs Files
My last post “The Future Needs Files” clearly touched a nerve. The comments covered concerns well...
over a year ago
My last post “The Future Needs Files” clearly touched a nerve. The comments covered concerns well beyond what I intended. This amazing energy shows how fundamental and impassioned we are when it comes to “storing my data”. However, I made a mistake by titling my post “The Future...
abdz.do - Have you...
RLY Network, a token protocol platform, and brand identity by Serious.Business
RLY Network, a token protocol platform, and brand identity by Serious.Business
...
a year ago
RLY Network, a token protocol platform, and brand identity by Serious.Business
AoiroStudio0206—23
serious.business is a digital design studio that specializes in creating innovative and impactful designs for clients from a variety of...
Retail Design Blog
Hoovu by Stratedgy
Hoovu, known for their fresh prayer flower delivery, was ripe to deepen their relationship with...
3 months ago
Hoovu, known for their fresh prayer flower delivery, was ripe to deepen their relationship with their customers. Having gained customer...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Why people avoid social media detox (let’s bust those excuses)
I truly believe everyone would benefit from taking a long break from social media at least once a...
a year ago
I truly believe everyone would benefit from taking a long break from social media at least once a year. In my many articles on this topic I gushed about the benefits of digital media sabbaticals, and my own experiences with increased mindfulness, focus, and productivity. So let’s...
Retail Design Blog
ThermoFisher Offices
ThermoFisher’s Suzhou office design focuses on creativity, privacy, and comfort for technical staff,...
3 weeks ago
ThermoFisher’s Suzhou office design focuses on creativity, privacy, and comfort for technical staff, with red accents, collaborative spaces, and ample...
Retail Design Blog
Gose by Bala
Bala was invited to design the label for GOSE for Cerveza Cru Cru, a beer where the main ingredient...
2 months ago
Bala was invited to design the label for GOSE for Cerveza Cru Cru, a beer where the main ingredient is...
Retail Design Blog
Liquor packaging by BXL Packaging Design
A bottle of good is like a work of art The packaging design of this liquor is inspired by the...
4 months ago
A bottle of good is like a work of art The packaging design of this liquor is inspired by the...
Christopher Butler
Link – Approach Studio website
approach.studio is a really nice website.
There’s a sensibility shared by many small,...
9 months ago
approach.studio is a really nice website.
There’s a sensibility shared by many small, interdisciplinary design studios — especially those who have aesthetic standards as high as their technical capabilities. They’re the sort of group that can make even the simplest working...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The most important question in design: who’s gonna pay me?
Have you ever worried about the real impact of your work? Done a project in an exploitive industry?...
a year ago
Have you ever worried about the real impact of your work? Done a project in an exploitive industry? Or worked...
Christopher Butler
The Internet Isn't for Humans Anymore
Bots use the internet more than we do; use shapes design.
As of last year, half of the...
5 months ago
Bots use the internet more than we do; use shapes design.
As of last year, half of the internet’s traffic came from bots. This is a headline that has been repeated many times because it sounds important, but without much in the way of helpful context, it doesn’t carry much...
Identity Designed
Contemporary Art Now
Designed by Knom, Madrid.
over a year ago
Designed by Knom, Madrid.
Koos Looijesteijn -...
I designed a Christmas gift
I love the idea of charity donations as gifts, but I find they lack something. I don’t know about...
over a year ago
I love the idea of charity donations as gifts, but I find they lack something. I don’t know about you,...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
I sold Big Timer
Five months ago I sold my countdown timer web app, Big Timer! I never really announced that, so...
over a year ago
Five months ago I sold my countdown timer web app, Big Timer! I never really announced that, so here’s what...
Christopher Butler
Writing is a Primary Design Tool
In an interview with Tracy Francis at McKinsey, Jony Ive had something profound to say about writing...
a year ago
In an interview with Tracy Francis at McKinsey, Jony Ive had something profound to say about writing and design:
“You’ll often find creatives are obsessed with process and tools. A primary tool for me is that I write an awful lot. I write because I realized at art school that...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Messy recycled mixed media sketchbook tour video
I recently completed my recycled sketchbook that I've been using for messy mixed media experiments....
a year ago
I recently completed my recycled sketchbook that I've been using for messy mixed media experiments. I originally used this notebook as my intention journal, and then painted or collaged over the text and turned it into an anti-perfectionist mixed media “junk journal”. It's a...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The new heroes of design
I used to have several design heroes I looked up to. But when I changed from industrial design to...
over a year ago
I used to have several design heroes I looked up to. But when I changed from industrial design to digital...
Nela Dunato Art &...
How to find clients without social media
Social media platforms have helped many people establish their business, but what if you don’t want...
5 months ago
Social media platforms have helped many people establish their business, but what if you don’t want to play the algorithm game? Is it possible to find clients without social media in 2024? The short answer is yes, and here's how.
Retail Design Blog
Lindt Premium Collection by Derek&Eric
Lindt Premium Collection – The Art of Chocolate Lindt masters the art of crafting indulgent...
a week ago
Lindt Premium Collection – The Art of Chocolate Lindt masters the art of crafting indulgent chocolate, elevating technical skill to...
julian.digital
List of Goals and Rules for 2021
Publish 6 long-form essays↳ Instead of publishing a new post each week, I want to focus on six...
over a year ago
Publish 6 long-form essays↳ Instead of publishing a new post each week, I want to focus on six in-depth essays this year. Quality over quantity. ████ ██ █████ ██ ████ ██████ Read 20 books ↳ You can follow my progress here Go for a swim at least once per week ↳ If covid rules...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 April 7 - April 12
Dreaming of secret worlds, minidiscs, buildings, portals.
Do we all dream of a secret world — a...
7 months ago
Dreaming of secret worlds, minidiscs, buildings, portals.
Do we all dream of a secret world — a secret garden, a portal, Shangri La, an entrance to a heaven on earth?
^ actual sizes!
^ yours, truly
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Why is open source software so badly designed?
“It could have been so great, but why is it so ugly and difficult to use?” people trying open...
a year ago
“It could have been so great, but why is it so ugly and difficult to use?” people trying open source...
abdz.do - Have you...
&Walsh rebrands Lex, welcoming in a new generation of LGBTQ+ community creators
&Walsh rebrands Lex, welcoming in a new generation of LGBTQ+ community creators
...
a year ago
&Walsh rebrands Lex, welcoming in a new generation of LGBTQ+ community creators
abduzeedo0130—23
&Walsh created the messaging framework, visual identity, UX/UI toolkit, and website design & development for the queer-owned and operated social...
Scott Jenson
Sotto Voce
“AI” and “The Cloud” are both hot topics, but couldn’t be more different. AI is new, unproven, and...
7 months ago
“AI” and “The Cloud” are both hot topics, but couldn’t be more different. AI is new, unproven, and surrounded by hyperbole, whereas “The Cloud” is older, established, and broadly accepted. But online, criticism is mounting against both, not so much for the technology itself but...
Retail Design Blog
Shamobo by Gutsulyak.Studio
A lifestyle brand, Shamobo, introduces a series of bowling-shaped stainless-steel thermal efficient...
4 months ago
A lifestyle brand, Shamobo, introduces a series of bowling-shaped stainless-steel thermal efficient bottles that keep beverages cold or hot for...
Joshua Smith
Chapel Street Photobooth
Based on the Iconic photobooth located on Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne. Exhibited at...
over a year ago
Based on the Iconic photobooth located on Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne. Exhibited at Beinart Gallery, Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia, June 2019. 1/12 Scale Scratchbuilt miniature using Paper, Cardboard, MDF, Wood, Styrene, Plastic, Wire, Working LED’s. Photography...
Christopher Butler
Link – Johannes Klingebiel's Personal Website
johannesklingebiel.de is a really nice website and digital garden.
There is so much to like on...
5 months ago
johannesklingebiel.de is a really nice website and digital garden.
There is so much to like on Johannes’s website — from the attention he gives to details that orient you to the site’s structure to the delicate balance between the playful and the analytical in its visual...
Christopher Butler
Periodical – 3
Hello from a rainy and cold autumn morning in Durham. We are in the midst of the most magical time...
a year ago
Hello from a rainy and cold autumn morning in Durham. We are in the midst of the most magical time of the year. Our enormous old oak is covering everything in a blanket of golden leaves. The meadow is turning purple with the tall Aster that flower in November. I’m getting ready...
Christopher Butler
Sub-Second Orientation
When a visitor encounters a web-page for the first time, they will ask and answer three questions...
a year ago
When a visitor encounters a web-page for the first time, they will ask and answer three questions within about one second:
What is this content?
Is it relevant to me?
What should I do next?
Realistically, for a human to ask and answer three questions about...
Christopher Butler
object – 1999 Qualcomm QCP-860
This is the phone I carried in my pocket when I went to see The Matrix.
My first cellphone was...
a year ago
This is the phone I carried in my pocket when I went to see The Matrix.
My first cellphone was the Qualcomm QCP-860. It was marketed at the time as a “thin phone.” By today’s standards, that might seem silly, but at the time, phones were generally much chunkier. Like this...
Christopher Butler
Out-Random the AI
If you are a creative person, AI is frightening. It should be. It is yet another technology that we...
7 months ago
If you are a creative person, AI is frightening. It should be. It is yet another technology that we know more than enough to not pursue, but will anyway because our culture is an untethered, nihilistic avarice addiction cloud in which we are all entrapped.
The truth is that...
Retail Design Blog
ESTRO coffee capsules by Anna Galsanova
ESTRO is a new brand of coffee capsules, the main advantage of which is new technologies that allow...
3 months ago
ESTRO is a new brand of coffee capsules, the main advantage of which is new technologies that allow you to...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Life After Lifestyle
One of the best and most inspiring articles I read this year.
over a year ago
One of the best and most inspiring articles I read this year.
Retail Design Blog
La Umbela by Andrew Higareda
The project focused on creating a non-alcoholic tequila brand, offering a sophisticated and...
a month ago
The project focused on creating a non-alcoholic tequila brand, offering a sophisticated and authentic experience for conscious consumers, without compromising...
abdz.do - Have you...
Thought-provoking series of 3D numbers for the Imperial Business School
Thought-provoking series of 3D numbers for the Imperial Business School
...
a year ago
Thought-provoking series of 3D numbers for the Imperial Business School
abduzeedo0428—23
OPX Studio recently created a series of 3D numbers for an education-focused publication, designed by Made Up Studio, that is both visually stunning and...
Christopher Butler
Being Normal
There’s a theory of Being Online that online isn’t merely a technological thing — access to a...
10 months ago
There’s a theory of Being Online that online isn’t merely a technological thing — access to a signal, say, like a telephone line — but a modality. A form; a way. And being, of course, is just being.
Early internet users have trouble with this theory because we remember using...
The DESK Magazine
Is the folder dead?
Think about a real folder made of paper.
Back in the day...
We invented paper folders because we...
over a year ago
Think about a real folder made of paper.
Back in the day...
We invented paper folders because we had limited space in the physical world to organize ourselves. We needed a way to group and sort our letters, documents and papers. If we had stacked up our files anywhere on
abdz.do - Have you...
Lacoste 90th Anniversary web design refresh
Lacoste 90th Anniversary web design refresh
abduzeedo0505—23
...
a year ago
Lacoste 90th Anniversary web design refresh
abduzeedo0505—23
Bonhomme Studio is a Paris-based creative studio that specializes in design, brand identity, and interaction design including web design, UI and UX. They have worked with a wide range...
Retail Design Blog
CISHAN office by STUDIO8 Architects
“CISHAN” is a catering company that possesses several catering brands. The office is located on the...
a month ago
“CISHAN” is a catering company that possesses several catering brands. The office is located on the top floor of a...
Identity Designed
Earthfoam
Designed in-house by Michael Mitzman, NYC.
a year ago
Designed in-house by Michael Mitzman, NYC.
Nela Dunato Art &...
My policy on the use of generative AI in creative work
I have never used generative AI software to produce original written content, images, code, audio,...
5 months ago
I have never used generative AI software to produce original written content, images, code, audio, or video, and do not intend to in the future. All of the art, design, photography, writing, video, and audio material published on NelaDunato.com and other websites I own have been...
Christopher Butler
Link – Gemma Copeland's personal website
gemmacope.land is a really cool digital garden.
I love the simplicity of the main page — it...
10 months ago
gemmacope.land is a really cool digital garden.
I love the simplicity of the main page — it manages to fit in just about everything in one vertical pane. But the real surprise is on the right side of the page, where Gemma stacks blocks pulled in from her Are.na account. It’s...
Product Identity
#2 Whereby – In the name of simplicity
The Zoom alternative you probably haven't heard of
a year ago
The Zoom alternative you probably haven't heard of
Retail Design Blog
Zhoushan Summer Hotel Phase II by MAT Office
The Zhoushan Summer Hotel was completed five years ago. The strategy of adding balconies and...
4 months ago
The Zhoushan Summer Hotel was completed five years ago. The strategy of adding balconies and changing the facades at that...
Identity Designed
Big C Charters
Designed by Mucho, San Francisco.
over a year ago
Designed by Mucho, San Francisco.
Oykun
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
My recommendation: 9/10
More details and reviews on Amazon
The advice in this book is timeless! No...
over a year ago
My recommendation: 9/10
More details and reviews on Amazon
The advice in this book is timeless! No wonder why this book has taken its well-deserved place in the best-ever investment books.
The main premise is investing in the companies we know of and believe its value at. Not...
abdz.do - Have you...
Drive-In, lights, action! Cars in movies get a cool illustration twist
Drive-In, lights, action! Cars in movies get a cool illustration twist
...
a year ago
Drive-In, lights, action! Cars in movies get a cool illustration twist
abduzeedo0211—23
Cars have always been a staple in movies, from the classic muscle cars in "Grease" to the futuristic rides in "The Fifth Element". And let's not forget the...
Product Identity
#1: Are.na – The social network antithesis
In this world of distraction, Are.na presence is a bliss
a year ago
In this world of distraction, Are.na presence is a bliss
Retail Design Blog
Randomevent store by Zach Architecture Design
Aranya is a newly developed cultural resort which in earlier days formed part of the Chinese...
4 months ago
Aranya is a newly developed cultural resort which in earlier days formed part of the Chinese Communist Party‘s official summer...
Retail Design Blog
Wildstreak by Harcus Design
‘Wildstreak’ celebrates the maverick that is Peter Drayton. Though a 5th generation descendant of...
a month ago
‘Wildstreak’ celebrates the maverick that is Peter Drayton. Though a 5th generation descendant of the famed Hunter Valley Drayton wine...
Christopher Butler
Blogging Is Not Publishing It's Therapy
I keep a NOTES.txt document as a catch-all for any ideas I jot down that don’t have an immediate...
a year ago
I keep a NOTES.txt document as a catch-all for any ideas I jot down that don’t have an immediate place elsewhere. It is a digital container that is at least 15 years old at this point. I’ve carried it from machine to machine. Every now and then I go back through it to see if...
Retail Design Blog
La Pastisseria Barcelona – DIEDRIC DESIGN
In the centre of Barcelona is where we find La Pastisseria, owned by Josep Maria Rodríguez Guerola,...
3 weeks ago
In the centre of Barcelona is where we find La Pastisseria, owned by Josep Maria Rodríguez Guerola, Master Artisan and...
Retail Design Blog
Shisui hotel by TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers + Kengo Kuma & Associates
Nara is known worldwide as the place where Japanese culture originated. Located at the western edge...
3 months ago
Nara is known worldwide as the place where Japanese culture originated. Located at the western edge of Nara Park, one...
Retail Design Blog
Aesop boutique by Sher Maker
At long last, Aesop has landed in Bangkok, opening a standalone boutique in achingly fashionable...
4 months ago
At long last, Aesop has landed in Bangkok, opening a standalone boutique in achingly fashionable Thonglor, a fast-evolving neighbourhood known...
Retail Design Blog
White Bean Brand Identity by Aly Shrief
White Bean is a cafe. It is an invitation-only cafe for the upper class of Jeddah’s society. The...
3 months ago
White Bean is a cafe. It is an invitation-only cafe for the upper class of Jeddah’s society. The cafe will...
abdz.do - Have you...
Beloved food magazine Bon Appétit, gets a fresh rebrand
Beloved food magazine Bon Appétit, gets a fresh rebrand
abduzeedo0205—23
...
a year ago
Beloved food magazine Bon Appétit, gets a fresh rebrand
abduzeedo0205—23
Bon Appétit, the well-known food and dining magazine, has recently undergone a revamp, and it was just in time for its holiday issue. This new and improved print magazine,...
The DESK Magazine
How do you know what you like anymore?
"Did you see Turtle Boss yet?" Tim asked over brunch.
"I saw it," said Katie over a mouthful of...
a year ago
"Did you see Turtle Boss yet?" Tim asked over brunch.
"I saw it," said Katie over a mouthful of hash browns. "It was so freaking good."
"Good?" said Sam. "You actually thought it was good?"
"Yeah, it was incredible.
Retail Design Blog
Simple Art Museum by HAS design and research
In the early 21st century, China witnessed a remarkable surge in museum construction. Cities...
a month ago
In the early 21st century, China witnessed a remarkable surge in museum construction. Cities blossomed under the banner of cultural...
Retail Design Blog
ZUCZUG Bazaar & Flat by Sò Studio
Conveying the brand’s character and narrative and seeking breakthroughs through the use of spatial...
6 months ago
Conveying the brand’s character and narrative and seeking breakthroughs through the use of spatial design language, the full integration of...
Retail Design Blog
Gatestone Offices by Sensyst
Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000...
3 months ago
Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000 square-foot contact centre in Montreal,...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Why I don’t want to grow my freelance design studio into an agency
As of September 1st 2023 I’ve been self-employed for 10 years. For this anniversary, I decided to...
a year ago
As of September 1st 2023 I’ve been self-employed for 10 years. For this anniversary, I decided to answer a question I'm often asked by family, friends, colleagues, and even strangers: do I plan to hire more people and grow my own design agency? I don't, and in this article I...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 July 05 - September 30
Relative Dormancy
Star Trek: TNG will always be my measure of a tablet. We’re still not...
a month ago
Relative Dormancy
Star Trek: TNG will always be my measure of a tablet. We’re still not there yet.
Paid a visit to the Field Museum in Chicago.
Vibe.
Retail Design Blog
Tangram Interiors Showroom and Office
Tangram Interiors‘ new Fresno showroom combines local motifs and modern design elements, creating a...
3 weeks ago
Tangram Interiors‘ new Fresno showroom combines local motifs and modern design elements, creating a functional and community-centered space with state-of-the-art...
abdz.do - Have you...
Subra's unique brand identity and UI design for NFT Market
Subra's unique brand identity and UI design for NFT Market
abduzeedo0421—23
...
a year ago
Subra's unique brand identity and UI design for NFT Market
abduzeedo0421—23
The NFT market is witnessing the birth of numerous innovative applications, and Subra is no exception. Designed by Jordan Vitanov, Subra boasts a distinctive brand...
Retail Design Blog
Parkway Clinic by AsNow
The interior design of the Parkway office project with a small area 85 square meters and an...
5 months ago
The interior design of the Parkway office project with a small area 85 square meters and an amorphous geometry was...
Retail Design Blog
Aesop store by 0321
Next the opening of a number of standalone stores in Shanghai, and very recently, in Beijing,...
5 months ago
Next the opening of a number of standalone stores in Shanghai, and very recently, in Beijing, Aesop‘s ambitious retail roll-out...
Retail Design Blog
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery by Makers & Allies
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is so much more than whiskey. It’s a farm just as much as it is a...
3 days ago
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is so much more than whiskey. It’s a farm just as much as it is a...
julian.digital
Multi-layered calendars
Traveling through time in three dimensions 01 Intro Time is a curious thing. It’s a constantly...
a year ago
Traveling through time in three dimensions 01 Intro Time is a curious thing. It’s a constantly flowing stream that can’t be paused, stopped, or repeated. We experience it, but we can’t control it. We can’t even touch or feel it. To get a better grasp of this weird, intangible...
Retail Design Blog
Dates fruit packaging by Mostafa Vafaei
4 months ago
abdz.do - Have you...
Singula brand identity & website design
Singula brand identity & website design
abduzeedo0206—23
Singula...
a year ago
Singula brand identity & website design
abduzeedo0206—23
Singula builds teams to develop websites, services and applications, move products to the cloud, and turn a legacy-filled solution into a lean microservice architecture. They already have...
Retail Design Blog
A.P.C. store by Laurent Deroo
Just a few months after A.P.C. first opened up shop in Stockholm, an event we’ve covered in a...
2 months ago
Just a few months after A.P.C. first opened up shop in Stockholm, an event we’ve covered in a previous post,...
Retail Design Blog
Zeus Eyewear by studio LETTAR
Glasses are among the most delicate and functional items we wear, possessing structural and...
3 months ago
Glasses are among the most delicate and functional items we wear, possessing structural and mechanical characteristics. They serve a functional...
Retail Design Blog
The Hyundai Seoul Store by Burdifilek
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, The Hyundai Department Store Group opened its largest store...
3 weeks ago
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, The Hyundai Department Store Group opened its largest store in Seoul. The Hyundai Seoul...
Retail Design Blog
Nikon flagship store by LUKSTUDIO
‘Creativity is the art of balancing the infinite and the finite.’ This quote from Oscar Wilde...
2 months ago
‘Creativity is the art of balancing the infinite and the finite.’ This quote from Oscar Wilde perfectly captures the essence...
Retail Design Blog
Jolli’s Cocoa chocolate by Studio Zak
For Jolli’s Cocoa, an artisan chocolate brand, we designed a series of packaging that captures the...
2 days ago
For Jolli’s Cocoa, an artisan chocolate brand, we designed a series of packaging that captures the essence of their handcrafted...
Retail Design Blog
Jetcraft Offices by Studio BV
Studio BV designed a high-end, textured space in Wayzata for Jetcraft, featuring stone and metal...
6 months ago
Studio BV designed a high-end, textured space in Wayzata for Jetcraft, featuring stone and metal accents, warm wood floors, tactile...
abdz.do - Have you...
Flore — A Collection of Digital Illustrations
Flore — A Collection of Digital Illustrations
AoiroStudio0508—23
...
a year ago
Flore — A Collection of Digital Illustrations
AoiroStudio0508—23
Laura Normand is a talented Paris-based artist whose work revolves around vibrant and captivating digital illustrations. With a particular focus on flowers, her series of colorful...
Identity Designed
Freetree
Designed by How&How, Lisbon and London.
over a year ago
Designed by How&How, Lisbon and London.
abdz.do - Have you...
The brand identity of Molecule by Redkroft
The brand identity of Molecule by Redkroft
AoiroStudio0130—23
At...
a year ago
The brand identity of Molecule by Redkroft
AoiroStudio0130—23
At the heart of Molecule's brand is a commitment to using science and technology to improve people's lives. The company's mission is to bring cutting-edge biotechnology to the...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 15
All art is a copy of something.
Hello from the art room.
My older kiddo and I watched a short...
9 months ago
All art is a copy of something.
Hello from the art room.
My older kiddo and I watched a short documentary about artist and engineer Peter Vogel this morning. I learned about him from flipping through an old issue of OMNI from the early 80s which reviewed a gallery showing...
Retail Design Blog
BDO TEL-AVIV
BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms which perform...
3 months ago
BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms which perform professional services under the name BDO....
Retail Design Blog
July James Street Store by In Addition
July draws inspiration from the breezy outdoor spirit of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, where leisure,...
2 months ago
July draws inspiration from the breezy outdoor spirit of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, where leisure, lifestyle, and experience enrich the built...
Retail Design Blog
Sanofi office by The Design Group
The Sanofi office is a space where the harmony of nature meets modernity, creating an innovative and...
2 months ago
The Sanofi office is a space where the harmony of nature meets modernity, creating an innovative and inspiring work environment....
Fonts In Use: Blog...
As We Are Now book jacket
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.abebooks.com Between the Covers (edited). License:...
3 months ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.abebooks.com Between the Covers (edited). License: All Rights Reserved.
One advantage that lettering has over typeset text is that the artist can always alter letterforms ad hoc, depending on the context. This allows her to make...
Retail Design Blog
Spraga energy drinks by Dozen Agency
KOMBUCHA MARKET LEADER Spraga has entered a new category of energy drinks with an innovative product...
a month ago
KOMBUCHA MARKET LEADER Spraga has entered a new category of energy drinks with an innovative product — a range of...
Retail Design Blog
10 Corso Como store by 2050+
Very few brick and mortar stores have established a global influence as 10 Corso Como in Milan....
2 months ago
Very few brick and mortar stores have established a global influence as 10 Corso Como in Milan. Founded in 1990...
Sarah Parmenter
An Event Apart 2017 Discount Code
If you’d like to come along, I’ve got a discount code that will get you a cool $100 off the ticket...
over a year ago
If you’d like to come along, I’ve got a discount code that will get you a cool $100 off the ticket price. Just use the code AEAPARM to redeem at the checkout. I make no secret that speaking at An Event Apart is one of the highlights of my year. I still feel incredibly lucky […]
Retail Design Blog
SKIN boutique by PAULO MERLINI architects
Located in Saldanha, on the ground floor of a residential building, this two-storey commercial space...
3 months ago
Located in Saldanha, on the ground floor of a residential building, this two-storey commercial space was characterized by a relatively...
Koos Looijesteijn
I like watercolor painting
10 months ago
Identity Designed
SeidrLab
Designed by Mubien Brands, Santander.
a year ago
Designed by Mubien Brands, Santander.
Sarah Parmenter
Salt of Southend
“Salt seasons, it preserves, it improves. In Southend it’s in the air we breathe and it’s on the...
over a year ago
“Salt seasons, it preserves, it improves. In Southend it’s in the air we breathe and it’s on the best fish and chips in the country. The people featured in this book do the same thing; every day they get up, and improve the borough in their own special way.” Rich With Last year I...
Retail Design Blog
Tokyo Node Cafe / Tokyo Node Lab by Schemata Architects
TOKYO NODE cafe is a cafe with an attached lab located on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station...
4 months ago
TOKYO NODE cafe is a cafe with an attached lab located on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower,...
The Turn Signal RSS...
The eHMI: How Autonomous Cars Will Communicate With the Outside World
Even if you may not be aware of it, a lot of non-verbal communication takes place when you walk down...
over a year ago
Even if you may not be aware of it, a lot of non-verbal communication takes place when you walk down the street. You observe the behavior…
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Organizations are ant colonies
After I had played Universal Paperclips for a couple of hours, I thought I understood the game’s...
a year ago
After I had played Universal Paperclips for a couple of hours, I thought I understood the game’s message. I put...
Christopher Butler
My Reverse Time Capsule
While rummaging in the WIRED magazine archives, I found this entry from 1995. In it, Douglas...
a year ago
While rummaging in the WIRED magazine archives, I found this entry from 1995. In it, Douglas Copeland imagines a “reverse time capsule,” sent back to 1975 and wonders what in it would be most surprising to those on the receiving end, twenty years prior. Well, now we’re just shy...
Retail Design Blog
32do Younghee Café and Restaurant by stof. + FFFAAARRR
A new multi-dining space has opened in Seminyak, one of the most vibrant areas in Bali, Indonesia....
3 months ago
A new multi-dining space has opened in Seminyak, one of the most vibrant areas in Bali, Indonesia. Under the planning...
Joshua Smith
Big Bang Fireworks Company
Based on 15 Pell Street, Chinatown, NYC. Beauty of Decay Solo Exhibition, DEW, Adelaide....
over a year ago
Based on 15 Pell Street, Chinatown, NYC. Beauty of Decay Solo Exhibition, DEW, Adelaide. Scratchbuilt 1:20 Scale Miniature created from Wood, MDF, Plastruct, Cardboard, Paper, Plastic Card, Wire, LED Lighting Spraypaint, Chalk pastels. January 2016. SOLD. Private Collection....
Retail Design Blog
The hinc Hair Salon by Hitotomori Architects + arinco architects
This project is the interior design of a hair salon renovated from the first floor of a Showa-era...
a month ago
This project is the interior design of a hair salon renovated from the first floor of a Showa-era retro building...
The Turn Signal RSS...
A New Concept for Usable Touch Interaction in Cars
When looking around in traffic, the number of people being distracted by their phones and...
over a year ago
When looking around in traffic, the number of people being distracted by their phones and infotainment systems is alarming. The latter is a…
Christopher Butler
Link – Eric Bailey's Personal Website
ericwbailey.website is a really nice website.
Come for the brightly colored stacks of gargantuan...
6 months ago
ericwbailey.website is a really nice website.
Come for the brightly colored stacks of gargantuan Metropolis type, stay for the beautifully practical, reverse-chronological text list of every website entry.
I like it.
Koos Looijesteijn -...
How to make volunteer-driven open source projects successful
Success can come in many ways. But many aspire to have a big user base: it’s nice if your open...
a year ago
Success can come in many ways. But many aspire to have a big user base: it’s nice if your open...
Retail Design Blog
Flora Parfums by 300bees Branding Agency
a month ago
Koos Looijesteijn -...
A not so gentle intro to web3
Almost everything web3-related is a grift based on getting people to buy crypto. Although the...
over a year ago
Almost everything web3-related is a grift based on getting people to buy crypto. Although the distributed part of blockchain technology...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
How to make volunteer-driven open source projects successful
Success can come in many ways. But many aspire to have a big user base: it’s nice if your open...
a year ago
Success can come in many ways. But many aspire to have a big user base: it’s nice if your open...
Retail Design Blog
H22 by PIXELAIN
H22 – Perfume Bottle & Label Design Project Overview: This perfume design project for H22 was...
a week ago
H22 – Perfume Bottle & Label Design Project Overview: This perfume design project for H22 was crafted to embody elegance...
Retail Design Blog
Hasbro Iberia Offices by Dobleese Estudio
Dobleese Estudio designed the Hasbro Iberia office project in Valencia to immerse employees in the...
2 weeks ago
Dobleese Estudio designed the Hasbro Iberia office project in Valencia to immerse employees in the brand’s playful universe, blending creativity,...
Kat Snyder
No, I don’t want to sign up for your newsletter — horrible uses of exit overlays
When a user moves their mouse from the middle of the page toward the navigation bar — presumably...
over a year ago
When a user moves their mouse from the middle of the page toward the navigation bar — presumably to abandon the page — there are...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Gestaltungsprobleme des Grafikers by Josef Müller-Brockmann
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.theideaofthebook.com The Idea of the Book. License:...
a year ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.theideaofthebook.com The Idea of the Book. License: All Rights Reserved.
Book jacket (second edition by Niggli, Teufen, 1964)
Dan Reynolds, esteemed friend of the site, writes on Mastodon:
125 years ago today – at exactly...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Why is open source software so badly designed?
“It could have been so great, but why is it so ugly and difficult to use?” people trying open...
a year ago
“It could have been so great, but why is it so ugly and difficult to use?” people trying open source...
The DESK Magazine
How much YOU is in YOUR work?
I started my design career by accident and never enjoyed a classical educational foundation in...
6 months ago
I started my design career by accident and never enjoyed a classical educational foundation in anything I'm doing professionally. As a result, my approach always had a bit more of a "punk" approach.
Christopher Butler
object – Carved Nupe Door
This door was made as a gift for my grandparents, who worked with a variety African artisans during...
a year ago
This door was made as a gift for my grandparents, who worked with a variety African artisans during the mid-twentieth century to preserve indigenous art forms and support modern artisan businesses.
Some days, if the temperature and humidity are just right, this door opens...
The DESK Magazine
mymind keeps getting better
We've been hard at work making every aspect of the mymind.com experience better, smoother, faster...
2 months ago
We've been hard at work making every aspect of the mymind.com experience better, smoother, faster and lovelier.
Oykun
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
More details and reviews on Amazon
Interesting take on creative minds and struggles. It is almost...
a year ago
More details and reviews on Amazon
Interesting take on creative minds and struggles. It is almost like a religious book, the author talks about Muses, Angels, how God has created us for a specific purpose equipped with genes/soul to achieve that purpose and how we are destined to...
The DESK Magazine
Tutorial: How to make an illustration & animation portfolio with Carbonmade
Some portfolios look so good, you can't imagine how they did it. They must have hired a developer...
a year ago
Some portfolios look so good, you can't imagine how they did it. They must have hired a developer and worked for hours on the design.
Retail Design Blog
Pergas Cafe by SAD Office & AMA Studio
Pergas Cafe is located in the busy Armenian neighborhood of Jolfa, Isfahan, and the location of the...
6 months ago
Pergas Cafe is located in the busy Armenian neighborhood of Jolfa, Isfahan, and the location of the property has its...
Retail Design Blog
Plus X Innovation Offices by Oktra
Oktra collaborated with Plus X Innovation to design a dynamic coworking space at The Future Works in...
a month ago
Oktra collaborated with Plus X Innovation to design a dynamic coworking space at The Future Works in Slough, emphasizing creativity,...
Retail Design Blog
Kofan Coffee Shop by Makhno Studio
Kofan Coffee Shop epitomizes the essence of third-wave coffee culture nestled in the heart of...
3 weeks ago
Kofan Coffee Shop epitomizes the essence of third-wave coffee culture nestled in the heart of Kremenchuk. Our establishment is meticulously...
Christopher Butler
Gestalt Principles of Design – Similarity
When objects look similar to one another, the mind perceives them as a group or pattern.
The...
a year ago
When objects look similar to one another, the mind perceives them as a group or pattern.
The Gestalt Principles of Design are a set of concepts and guidelines drawn from gestalt psychology, which theorizes that the mind tends to process organized groups of things as a whole,...
Oykun
Design Process is Messy! as it should be.
Meticulously structured design courses are valuable. Study them, learn them, but if you ever get...
over a year ago
Meticulously structured design courses are valuable. Study them, learn them, but if you ever get overwhelmed (and you will), bear in mind that the real work environments are not that strict, you will have room to break the rules you learned, explore and make your own rules.
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Making semantic sidenotes without JavaScript
One of the first things I learned about professional writing is that it’s best to remove all...
over a year ago
One of the first things I learned about professional writing is that it’s best to remove all unnecessary words. Problem...
The Turn Signal RSS...
The Problem With Digital Instrument Clusters and How to Design a Better One
Since the invention of the car, instrument clusters have largely consisted of a speedometer,...
10 months ago
Since the invention of the car, instrument clusters have largely consisted of a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and engine…
Retail Design Blog
Bershka flagship store by Culdesac
Are mass fashion brands raising their profile through retail design? Well, Bershka certainly has....
4 months ago
Are mass fashion brands raising their profile through retail design? Well, Bershka certainly has. We’re talking the retailer’s brand new...
Retail Design Blog
Xiaoshi Restaurant by Longterm Design
Located in the bustling coastal city of Wenzhou in the southeast of China, known for its mild...
4 months ago
Located in the bustling coastal city of Wenzhou in the southeast of China, known for its mild subtropical climate, Xiaoshi...
Retail Design Blog
Alain Milliat – Les Concentrés by Studio Boam
Today, this well known brand of natural fruit nectars and gourmet fruit juices is launching Nolow....
3 months ago
Today, this well known brand of natural fruit nectars and gourmet fruit juices is launching Nolow. Alain Milliat fruit concentrates...
Product Identity
The identity of Product Identity
A premiere launching letter
a year ago
A premiere launching letter
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Remix Icon - Open source icon library
"Remix Icon is a set of open source neutral style system symbols elaborately crafted for designers...
over a year ago
"Remix Icon is a set of open source neutral style system symbols elaborately crafted for designers and developers. All of the icons are free to use for both personal and commercial.
"
abdz.do - Have you...
Pixel Art Delight: art direction and illustrations for Foxbat Five
Pixel Art Delight: art direction and illustrations for Foxbat Five
...
a year ago
Pixel Art Delight: art direction and illustrations for Foxbat Five
abduzeedo0509—23
Renowned artist Margarita Solianova has embarked on a creative journey, shaping the visual identity of the indie arcade game, Foxbat Five. Solianova's...
Retail Design Blog
Bupa Acıbadem Offices by İkibiniki
İkibiniki designed Bupa Acıbadem’s Istanbul office to prioritize collaboration and productivity with...
5 months ago
İkibiniki designed Bupa Acıbadem’s Istanbul office to prioritize collaboration and productivity with multifunctional areas, vibrant colors, ample natural light, and...
Retail Design Blog
Poetry Gin by Studio Boam
Creation of a complete graphic universe linked to the world of art, poetry and nature. Poetry Gin is...
5 months ago
Creation of a complete graphic universe linked to the world of art, poetry and nature. Poetry Gin is the art...
Christopher Butler
Ambient Information
Most of the time, we’re content to simply know that information exists; we lack the interest and...
a year ago
Most of the time, we’re content to simply know that information exists; we lack the interest and patience to actually know the information itself.
But there’s an ambient information reality distortion field.
A good example of this is the rapidly metastasizing rat king that is...
Retail Design Blog
QuadReal Offices by Figure3
The QuadReal building at 200 King Street in Toronto showcases a redesigned Green Room lounge by...
a month ago
The QuadReal building at 200 King Street in Toronto showcases a redesigned Green Room lounge by Figure3, blending 1920s opulence...
Joshua Smith
Olympia Milk Bar
Based on the Olympia Milk Bar, Parramatta Road, Stanmore, Sydney. Scratchbuilt 1:24 Scale Miniature...
over a year ago
Based on the Olympia Milk Bar, Parramatta Road, Stanmore, Sydney. Scratchbuilt 1:24 Scale Miniature created from MDF, Wood, cardboard, plastic card, chalk pastels, spraypaint, wire, plastruct. Created for Urban Decay Solo Exhibition at the Australian Design Centre, Sydney, August...
The DESK Magazine
Make it invisible
Our approach to building products may seem counterintuitive. Our goal is to make a product so good,...
over a year ago
Our approach to building products may seem counterintuitive. Our goal is to make a product so good, you don't think about the product at all.
Oykun
Letter to Young Designers
Dear Young Designer,
Yes, you can already call yourself a “Designer”
Everybody in this world is a...
6 months ago
Dear Young Designer,
Yes, you can already call yourself a “Designer”
Everybody in this world is a designer.
What you want to be is an “Excellent Designer”.
To become that;
Explore!
Do not worry about specialising. You will have time for that.
Take whatever comes your
Retail Design Blog
Zadna dates by Fatma Ayman
The packaging design draws inspiration from the rich culture and iconic landmarks of Siwa, a...
3 months ago
The packaging design draws inspiration from the rich culture and iconic landmarks of Siwa, a renowned city in Egypt celebrated...
Retail Design Blog
Exeter College Cohen Quad by Alison Brooks Architects
This project is a reinvention of the ‘Collegiate Quadrangle’: the academic, urban model that defines...
4 months ago
This project is a reinvention of the ‘Collegiate Quadrangle’: the academic, urban model that defines Oxford University and its ancient...
The DESK Magazine
Your apps are not free
I often see people complaining about paying for their online apps. They point to another app that's...
a year ago
I often see people complaining about paying for their online apps. They point to another app that's free and wonder why they should have to pay for any app at all.
Retail Design Blog
Paris Saint Germain Flagship Store by oftn studio
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a football club based in Paris, France, that extends its football...
2 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a football club based in Paris, France, that extends its football culture into lifestyle products, including...
Retail Design Blog
Hourglass Cosmetics Retail Concept in Selfridges, London by Checkland Kindleysides
Checkland Kindleysides debuts a new, visually-arresting cosmetics counter for Hourglass, bespoke to...
2 months ago
Checkland Kindleysides debuts a new, visually-arresting cosmetics counter for Hourglass, bespoke to Selfridges London. Hourglass is a global leader in...
The DESK Magazine
Addicted to ideas
Having an idea is like taking a hit of a fine drug.
a year ago
Having an idea is like taking a hit of a fine drug.
Identity Designed
Imio
Designed by G—W Studios, Stockholm.
a year ago
Designed by G—W Studios, Stockholm.
Retail Design Blog
FENDI shop-in-shop
Hankyu Men‘s arguably is Osaka‘s high-end fashion central, and it’s no surprise many a luxury brand...
a month ago
Hankyu Men‘s arguably is Osaka‘s high-end fashion central, and it’s no surprise many a luxury brand goes the extra yard...
abdz.do - Have you...
Branding for Ecuador, Pilsener World Edition Qatar 2022
Branding for Ecuador, Pilsener World Edition Qatar 2022
abduzeedo0201—23
...
a year ago
Branding for Ecuador, Pilsener World Edition Qatar 2022
abduzeedo0201—23
The leading beer brand in Ecuador, Pilsener, has a history of over 110 years and is a significant part of the AB InBev portfolio in the region. Known for its association...
Retail Design Blog
LinkedIn Offices by ZYETA
ZYETA‘s design for LinkedIn’s Bengaluru hub focuses on inclusivity, sustainability, and employee...
3 months ago
ZYETA‘s design for LinkedIn’s Bengaluru hub focuses on inclusivity, sustainability, and employee well-being, setting a new benchmark in workplace innovation...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
SVG Turbulance Effect for Text
This approach allows for some next level design options!
over a year ago
This approach allows for some next level design options!
Fonts In Use: Blog...
WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It)
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: entertainment.ha.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Original...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: entertainment.ha.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Original WAR IS OVER! postcard.
The War Is Over! campaign for peace was launched 50 years ago this week by Yoko Ono & John Lennon. On December 15, 1969, a series of billboards, leaflets,...
Christopher Butler
object – The Present Clock
This hand of this clock makes one rotation every 365 days.
Something like eight or nine years...
a year ago
This hand of this clock makes one rotation every 365 days.
Something like eight or nine years ago, I funded a Kickstarter campaign for a clock that Scott Thrift was making with a neat idea behind it — its single hand would make one full rotation every 365 days. It was called...
Retail Design Blog
Mercure Bukhara Old Town Hotel by ARC Architects
The project is situated in the northern part of Bukhara, close to the Samarkand Gates, a significant...
2 weeks ago
The project is situated in the northern part of Bukhara, close to the Samarkand Gates, a significant transport and trade...
Retail Design Blog
MyHeritage Offices by Auerbach Halevy Architects
Auerbach Halevy Architects designed multiple office expansions for MyHeritage, integrating...
5 months ago
Auerbach Halevy Architects designed multiple office expansions for MyHeritage, integrating historical elements with modern design trends and creating a warm,...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
“Incalculable Loss” front page of The New York Times for May 24th, 2020
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: store.nytimes.com The New York Times. License: All Rights...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: store.nytimes.com The New York Times. License: All Rights Reserved.
The front page of The New York Times for Sunday, May 24th, 2020, was a stark wall of type, and only type: a long and somber list of Americans who have lost their lives...
Retail Design Blog
phenom israel
Phenom is a global HR technology company that delivers a single-platform solution and...
6 months ago
Phenom is a global HR technology company that delivers a single-platform solution and hyper-personalized experiences for candidates, recruiters, and employees....
Retail Design Blog
Kurasu café by Kousou
For their second location in South Jakarta, Kurasu decided to experiment with a menu beyond coffee....
3 months ago
For their second location in South Jakarta, Kurasu decided to experiment with a menu beyond coffee. The Japanese kissaten concept...
Retail Design Blog
Highsnobiety – Unter den Linden by VAUST Studio
“The Shell” is born from a blend of diverse creative approaches, functional necessities, and spatial...
6 months ago
“The Shell” is born from a blend of diverse creative approaches, functional necessities, and spatial dynamics. It embodies Highsnobiety’s refined...
The DESK Magazine
My anti-New Year’s resolutions
I suck at New Year's Resolutions. Most of them are boring which is one reason we don't really stick...
9 months ago
I suck at New Year's Resolutions. Most of them are boring which is one reason we don't really stick with them.
Fonts In Use: Blog...
“Sisterhood is Blooming” poster
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: collections.museumca.org License: All Rights Reserved.
The...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: collections.museumca.org License: All Rights Reserved.
The “Sisterhood is Blooming / Springtime Will Never Be the Same” poster was originally produced in the early 1970s by the Chicago Women's Graphics Collective, an organization founded...
Retail Design Blog
Buzzin branding by Dhriti Shah
At Buzzin, we believe that every moment is worth celebrating. Born from the need to rekindle the joy...
3 months ago
At Buzzin, we believe that every moment is worth celebrating. Born from the need to rekindle the joy of togetherness...
Retail Design Blog
Neovoyager album design by Mary Zaleska
Album artwork for Neoquartet that I had the pleasure of designing. NeoVoyager is inspired by...
a month ago
Album artwork for Neoquartet that I had the pleasure of designing. NeoVoyager is inspired by reaching further, literally out of...
Retail Design Blog
Mercedes-Benz Offices by Boytorun Architects
Boytorun Architects designed the Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Headquarters in a way that fosters...
3 months ago
Boytorun Architects designed the Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Headquarters in a way that fosters collaboration and innovation, emphasizing a sense of belonging...
Identity Designed
Atypical
Designed by Behalf, Saigon.
over a year ago
Designed by Behalf, Saigon.
Retail Design Blog
303 Shirahama Italian
“303” is an Italian restaurant in Shirahama town, with a picturesque view of Engetsu Island, a...
5 months ago
“303” is an Italian restaurant in Shirahama town, with a picturesque view of Engetsu Island, a symbolic attraction in Wakayama...
Retail Design Blog
NANGA Shop Sendai by ABOUT + monotrum
“A sleeping bag manufacturer’s store design that enables creative displays through a ceiling hanger...
4 months ago
“A sleeping bag manufacturer’s store design that enables creative displays through a ceiling hanger rack system and movable raised floor.”...
Christopher Butler
Periodical – 10
It’s a grey afternoon here in Durham. I’m about to shut down for the evening, put on some music, mix...
11 months ago
It’s a grey afternoon here in Durham. I’m about to shut down for the evening, put on some music, mix up a gin and tonic, and get dinner together for the family.
The kids are eager to open the first drawer of our advent calendar.
These evenings of the twilight of the year are...
Retail Design Blog
Matraz Gin by MABA
A floral bottle. Matraz is the new concept of this premium gin with 13 botanicals and five...
3 months ago
A floral bottle. Matraz is the new concept of this premium gin with 13 botanicals and five distillations, bottled in...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Emotional labor in creative professions + mixed media art journal page video
Doing creative work on behalf of a client requires a tremendous amount of empathy for their needs....
a year ago
Doing creative work on behalf of a client requires a tremendous amount of empathy for their needs. This emotional labor should be recognized and valued. In this episode of Art Chat I explain the source of emotional labor and its impact on our well-being, and provide tips to...
Retail Design Blog
Miss Dior exhibition by OMA & Shohei Shigematsu
The story of Miss Dior unfolds in a journey through seven rooms, each revealing a different facet of...
4 months ago
The story of Miss Dior unfolds in a journey through seven rooms, each revealing a different facet of Miss Dior....
Christopher Butler
The Last Time
Life has as many ends as it has beginnings. What can an end teach us about making our...
over a year ago
Life has as many ends as it has beginnings. What can an end teach us about making our world?
Bye, Chris” were the last words a friend said to me. We had been talking on the phone for about an hour, catching up as we did back then, a few times each year. He said his goodbye as...
Kat Snyder
Sketching e-commerce returns - pain points along the customer journey
A picture is worth a thousand words. I sketch user journeys and concepts captured during user...
over a year ago
A picture is worth a thousand words. I sketch user journeys and concepts captured during user interviews and conversations with...
abdz.do - Have you...
Logo design and brand identity for charging network service
Logo design and brand identity for charging network service
abduzeedo0424—23
...
a year ago
Logo design and brand identity for charging network service
abduzeedo0424—23
Logo design and brand identity are crucial elements in creating a company's visual identity. They help to communicate the company's values, mission, and personality to...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Art Day: How to make time for creative projects while busy with client work
Self-employed creative professionals have significantly more control over our schedules than those...
a week ago
Self-employed creative professionals have significantly more control over our schedules than those employed in other organizations, but finding time for our own art can still be a challenge. While I was writing and editing my first book, I started using a technique that helped me...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 May 06 - May 11
The Kali Yuga
Rumor is the Kali Yuga ends in March, 2025.
Thinking a lot about...
6 months ago
The Kali Yuga
Rumor is the Kali Yuga ends in March, 2025.
Thinking a lot about portals lately. Looking in, and through.
This last one was fun.
P.S. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
Retail Design Blog
Serenity Coffee by Hollóka Graphic Design Studio
In designing the packaging, the goal was to create something practical and aesthetically pleasing....
2 months ago
In designing the packaging, the goal was to create something practical and aesthetically pleasing. The packaging features wavy elements previously...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Annual Performance Reviews Ruin Everything
"There is hardly an area of work, psychological safety, growth, collaboration or equity that annual...
a year ago
"There is hardly an area of work, psychological safety, growth, collaboration or equity that annual performance reviews don’t undermine. Think I’m exaggerating? Have I got a (long) post for you….
"
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Blogging or posting on social media—what's better?
I wrote about the benefits of blogging before. That was four years ago. Now I have some things to...
over a year ago
I wrote about the benefits of blogging before. That was four years ago. Now I have some things to add...
Christopher Butler
Knowledge Work, AI, and Fragile Egos
On the connection between time, skills, ideas, and what makes us truly human.
Knowledge workers...
6 months ago
On the connection between time, skills, ideas, and what makes us truly human.
Knowledge workers advance through economies by transitioning from selling time to selling labor to selling IP. The notion here is that narrowing the funnel increases the value: everyone has time,...
Christopher Butler
Periodical – 11 – What Could Have Been
In his Substack this week, Dave Karpf concludes that the trajectory of any emerging technology bends...
11 months ago
In his Substack this week, Dave Karpf concludes that the trajectory of any emerging technology bends toward money. Of course it does. Because, capitalism.
Karpf is in the midst of a chronological reread of the entire WIRED magazine corpus — of great interest to me, of...
Retail Design Blog
ARK Club by VGC Design
“Ark” is a medical aesthetics pharmaceutical corporate club located on the top floor of a single...
4 months ago
“Ark” is a medical aesthetics pharmaceutical corporate club located on the top floor of a single commercial building. It integrates...
The Turn Signal RSS...
How Apple and Google Are Taking Over the In-Car User Experience
Ever since the introduction of the iPhone and Apple App Store in 2007 and 2008, our digital lives...
a year ago
Ever since the introduction of the iPhone and Apple App Store in 2007 and 2008, our digital lives center around apps. These are available…
The Turn Signal RSS...
The Citroën Ami and the Future of Urban Transportation
The Ami started life as the AMI ONE C Concept which was a study on new ways to overcome the...
over a year ago
The Ami started life as the AMI ONE C Concept which was a study on new ways to overcome the challenges of designing a small, affordable…
Product Identity
#5 Kubera: What's my net worth?
Respect master spreadsheet
9 months ago
Respect master spreadsheet
Koos Looijesteijn -...
I like watercolor painting
Yep, that’s it: I like painting with watercolors. As a hobby. As a student, I thought hobbies were...
10 months ago
Yep, that’s it: I like painting with watercolors. As a hobby. As a student, I thought hobbies were lame. Because:...
Christopher Butler
What I Want From The Internet
Connection and intimacy are still possible on the internet today.
I’m sitting in a small room...
a year ago
Connection and intimacy are still possible on the internet today.
I’m sitting in a small room in an old house in Durham, North Carolina, USA. When I look out the window, I can see the edges of homes nearby, peeking out through the even older trees between us. I’m far enough...
Scott Jenson
Design can be free (part 3)
This is the third in a series. The first two showed how confusing products could be fixed with...
a year ago
This is the third in a series. The first two showed how confusing products could be fixed with fairly simple changes. It’s often possible to significantly improve a product even using the same hardware. This one tackles a much trickier problem: improving the quality of hardware....
The DESK Magazine
The best designers are artists
As a young designer, I would have done everything to convince you that designers are not artists.
a year ago
As a young designer, I would have done everything to convince you that designers are not artists.
Christopher Butler
Know What You Need
Knowing what you need makes knowing what you want much easier.
It is often said about successful...
5 days ago
Knowing what you need makes knowing what you want much easier.
It is often said about successful people that they “know exactly what they want.” I’m sure this is true, because in our modern culture, where we are constantly made aware of new choices and possibilities, knowing...
Retail Design Blog
Campana del Rey Rum Bar by Buero Wagner
The small rum bar Campana del Rey is located in the heart of Munich’s old town on the second...
a month ago
The small rum bar Campana del Rey is located in the heart of Munich’s old town on the second basement...
Retail Design Blog
Pinnacle Design Offices by Pinnacle Interiors
Pinnacle Interiors unveiled the d3 Design Office in the Dubai Design District, showcasing...
a month ago
Pinnacle Interiors unveiled the d3 Design Office in the Dubai Design District, showcasing innovative, sustainable design through LEED certification, biophilic...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Silly predictions
Okay, just because it may be fun to look back at this in 2025, here’s what I believe will happen:...
over a year ago
Okay, just because it may be fun to look back at this in 2025, here’s what I believe will happen:...
abdz.do - Have you...
An Introduction to the AI Generative Sneakers by Grant Franck
An Introduction to the AI Generative Sneakers by Grant Franck
...
a year ago
An Introduction to the AI Generative Sneakers by Grant Franck
AoiroStudio0123—23
Grant Franck is a 3D artist and design director who has pushed the boundaries of sneaker design with his use of AI generative techniques. His series of...
abdz.do - Have you...
Brand identity and digital design system for Doconomy
Brand identity and digital design system for Doconomy
abduzeedo0426—23
...
a year ago
Brand identity and digital design system for Doconomy
abduzeedo0426—23
Brand identity and digital design are two crucial elements for any business looking to make an impact in today's marketplace. That's why Swedish design duo Gustav Nordebrink...
The DESK Magazine
The only deals we'll do this year for mymind, Semplice & Carbonmade
Today, I'd like to focus entirely on the projects I'm working on and the special deals we prepared...
11 months ago
Today, I'd like to focus entirely on the projects I'm working on and the special deals we prepared for only this week as a way to say THANK YOU to our community.
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Reclaiming the City, Reclaiming Words: Póli Gynaikón – City of Women
Contributed by Maria Paganopoulou
Photo: Maria Paganopoulou. Delfys Feminist Archive,...
over a year ago
Contributed by Maria Paganopoulou
Photo: Maria Paganopoulou. Delfys Feminist Archive, Athens. License: All Rights Reserved.
Covers of the magazine Póli Ginaikón
Marsha Rowe, editor of the groundbreaking feminist magazine Spare Rib, famously recalled: “Suddenly, words...
Retail Design Blog
Zara’s Flagship Store by Millennium Contracts
Millennium Contracts completed the refurbishment works inside Zara’s flagship store in Battersea...
2 weeks ago
Millennium Contracts completed the refurbishment works inside Zara’s flagship store in Battersea Power Station. Spanning over 45,000 square feet and...
Retail Design Blog
Baker by Saeed Haroun
Our packaging design for Baker brand is a celebration of innovation, seamlessly blending tradition...
5 months ago
Our packaging design for Baker brand is a celebration of innovation, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary flair to create a...
Oykun
Designers, charge more $$$ to help yourself and your clients.
Many designers shy away from increasing their rates, fearing it will scare clients away and put them...
6 months ago
Many designers shy away from increasing their rates, fearing it will scare clients away and put them under pressure to deliver higher-quality work.
Understandable concerns with the common fixed mindset.
However, if you want to grow as a Designer, you must be comfortable with...
Christopher Butler
Friction Can Be Good
Something I have noticed as content, software, and product design have attempted to eradicate...
a year ago
Something I have noticed as content, software, and product design have attempted to eradicate friction is that friction is not necessarily a bad thing.
Friction is a part of everyday life. It comes from the difference between one thing and another — the encounter of two things....
Retail Design Blog
Pescada Porto
Located in Iulius Mall Timisoara, Pescada Porto offers a luxurious fish dining experience. Designed...
6 months ago
Located in Iulius Mall Timisoara, Pescada Porto offers a luxurious fish dining experience. Designed by NKN, the space features a...
Identity Designed
September Café & Cake
Designed by Chochoi Creative, Ho Chi Minh City.
a year ago
Designed by Chochoi Creative, Ho Chi Minh City.
Retail Design Blog
Sandoitchi, Chatswood Chase
Sandoitchi, a renowned brand specializing in flavorful Japanese sandwiches, prides itself on its...
4 months ago
Sandoitchi, a renowned brand specializing in flavorful Japanese sandwiches, prides itself on its simplicity and delicious ingredients. The store’s concept,...
Christopher Butler
Gestalt Principles of Design – Continuity
Elements that are arranged on a line or curve are perceived as more related than elements that are...
a year ago
Elements that are arranged on a line or curve are perceived as more related than elements that are not.
The Gestalt Principles of Design are a set of concepts and guidelines drawn from gestalt psychology, which theorizes that the mind tends to process organized groups of...
Sarah Parmenter
America, here is why I love you.
I am proud to call America my second home, and I’ve toyed with living there permanently more times...
over a year ago
I am proud to call America my second home, and I’ve toyed with living there permanently more times than I can count. On this day when emotions are running high, and sadness, anxiety, and trepidation is in the air for so many, I wanted to note down why I love America and what, as...
Retail Design Blog
Meowho by Canwei Lai
Meowho is an innovative brand specializing in pet food, dedicated to providing pets with a healthy,...
2 months ago
Meowho is an innovative brand specializing in pet food, dedicated to providing pets with a healthy, delicious, and enjoyable dining...
Christopher Butler
Link – Vasantha Yogananthan's personal website
vasanthayogananthan.com is a beautifully-designed artist’s website. I love the home page’s text list...
10 months ago
vasanthayogananthan.com is a beautifully-designed artist’s website. I love the home page’s text list styling!
Retail Design Blog
2050 coffee by TEKI Design
“2050 coffee problem” ,which is a concern that by the year 2050, we may not be able to enjoy...
a month ago
“2050 coffee problem” ,which is a concern that by the year 2050, we may not be able to enjoy coffee...
Retail Design Blog
Lei Ơi Cà Phê café by TRAN TRUNG Architects
“Lei ơi cà phê” is situated in a dynamic residential area in the southeast of Da Nang City, on a...
3 months ago
“Lei ơi cà phê” is situated in a dynamic residential area in the southeast of Da Nang City, on a...
Product Identity
The Dumbification of our smart screens
Re: Enshittification: How screens might become dumber
4 months ago
Re: Enshittification: How screens might become dumber
Retail Design Blog
The Goose Hut Bistro (Beijing Sanlitun Store)
Returning to the design of the Goose Hut Bistro in Sanlitun, the form still follows the element of...
6 months ago
Returning to the design of the Goose Hut Bistro in Sanlitun, the form still follows the element of the first...
Retail Design Blog
SUSHISAMBA Singapore
Situated at the pinnacle of Singapore’s iconic Capital Tower, the newest member of the SUSHISAMBA...
6 days ago
Situated at the pinnacle of Singapore’s iconic Capital Tower, the newest member of the SUSHISAMBA network, masterfully crafted by Kokaistudios,...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Fairway Market logos
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: nypost.com Christopher Sadowski. License: All Rights...
over a year ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: nypost.com Christopher Sadowski. License: All Rights Reserved.
Dom Bold and Agenda.
Fairway Market is a chain of grocery stores in the New York metropolitan area. From Wikipedia:
Founded in 1933, it expanded in the New York area...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It)
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: entertainment.ha.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Original...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: entertainment.ha.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Original WAR IS OVER! postcard.
The War Is Over! campaign for peace was launched 50 years ago this week by Yoko Ono & John Lennon. On December 15, 1969, a series of billboards, leaflets,...
Christopher Butler
The Road Through Your Screen
a year ago
abdz.do - Have you...
The Thing - Illustration for the board game
The Thing - Illustration for the board game
abduzeedo0127—23
...
a year ago
The Thing - Illustration for the board game
abduzeedo0127—23
Aleksey Rico's latest series of illustrations for a board game, titled 'The Thing', is a nostalgic trip through some of the most iconic elements of pop culture. From Star Wars to...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 May 11 - May 19
SimPocalypse
Our older kiddo has been playing SimCity — the first version. I’ve always...
6 months ago
SimPocalypse
Our older kiddo has been playing SimCity — the first version. I’ve always preferred the simplicity of its symbolic graphics. I remember when SimCity 2000 came out and, despite all its upgrades, I still played the old version. Same thing for Civilization, and...
Retail Design Blog
andwander GINZA SIX by Schemata Architects
and wander features a wide range of unisex items available in various colors. Each item has its own...
2 days ago
and wander features a wide range of unisex items available in various colors. Each item has its own unique cutting...
julian.digital
Review of my 2020 Goals
I set myself 24 goals for this year and completed 9 of them (38%), which is a significantly lower...
over a year ago
I set myself 24 goals for this year and completed 9 of them (38%), which is a significantly lower success rate compared to my 2019 and 2018 lists (60% and 56%, respectively). Publish 52 blog posts ❌ This was my number one goal for this year and even though I ended up publishing...
Retail Design Blog
Hakerem office by Anderman Architects
More than a hundred years ago, “Hakerem Spirits” was founded. A little over ten years ago, we...
a month ago
More than a hundred years ago, “Hakerem Spirits” was founded. A little over ten years ago, we designed their offices....
Identity Designed
The Hermitage Hotel
Designed by Mucca, New York.
a year ago
Designed by Mucca, New York.
Retail Design Blog
Aruma restaurant by RAD+ar
Although not yet on the same level as Asia‘s current number one lifestyle hub Seoul, the sprawling...
4 months ago
Although not yet on the same level as Asia‘s current number one lifestyle hub Seoul, the sprawling Indonesian capital Jakarta...
Retail Design Blog
PROGEN SUIT store by Greater Dog
Situated little over two hours by car south of the sprawling urban behemoth that is Shanghai, the...
3 months ago
Situated little over two hours by car south of the sprawling urban behemoth that is Shanghai, the provincial coastal city...
Retail Design Blog
Okkio Nguyễn Siêu Café by Red5studio
Okkio is a boutique coffee brand in Sai Gon. As a follow-up to the project RED5 designed three years...
2 months ago
Okkio is a boutique coffee brand in Sai Gon. As a follow-up to the project RED5 designed three years ago,...
Retail Design Blog
Thresh & Winoow by Dando Projects
Concept to Completion branding and design for Thresh & Winnow premium spirits from 100% organic...
a month ago
Concept to Completion branding and design for Thresh & Winnow premium spirits from 100% organic grains from the midwestern United...
Retail Design Blog
NOVAL Skincare by One Studio There
NOVAL is a startup brand advocating simplified skincare, aiming to highlight the technological and...
2 months ago
NOVAL is a startup brand advocating simplified skincare, aiming to highlight the technological and research-driven aspects of its products, delivering...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Bringing markers back to UI design
Many designers know: the best design tool is a marker. Not Figma, not Sketch and no, not a pencil....
over a year ago
Many designers know: the best design tool is a marker. Not Figma, not Sketch and no, not a pencil. With...
Identity Designed
The Dinner Ladies
Designed by Universal Favourite, Sydney.
5 months ago
Designed by Universal Favourite, Sydney.
Christopher Butler
Gestalt Principles of Design – Closure
The mind is capable of perceiving more information than what is actually visible.
The Gestalt...
a year ago
The mind is capable of perceiving more information than what is actually visible.
The Gestalt Principles of Design are a set of concepts and guidelines drawn from gestalt psychology, which theorizes that the mind tends to process organized groups of things as a whole, rather...
Retail Design Blog
House of B Store by Another D Studio
We believe a brand’s core identity is created through the values of brand founders. We worked to...
6 months ago
We believe a brand’s core identity is created through the values of brand founders. We worked to expand and deepen...
Retail Design Blog
If Zara Home rebrands as luxury
Imagine a complete transformation of Zara Home. Stepping through the threshold, you’re no longer...
5 months ago
Imagine a complete transformation of Zara Home. Stepping through the threshold, you’re no longer greeted by the familiar retail layout....
Retail Design Blog
Zoom Experience Centre and Offices by Unispace and Downstream
Zoom Video Communications in partnership with Unispace and Downstream, created an innovative London...
a month ago
Zoom Video Communications in partnership with Unispace and Downstream, created an innovative London office showcasing cutting-edge technology, including a Next-Generation...
Retail Design Blog
Miphe Whisky by hunap studio
The Miphe Whisky label is an artistic fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics, the wabi-sabi...
2 months ago
The Miphe Whisky label is an artistic fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics, the wabi-sabi philosophy, and modern minimalist design. This...
Retail Design Blog
Moji – Feni Branding & Packaging Design
Moji’s brand identity is thoughtfully crafted, drawing inspiration from the ornate Portuguese...
a month ago
Moji’s brand identity is thoughtfully crafted, drawing inspiration from the ornate Portuguese ‘Azulejos’ patterns. At its core is a unique...
Christopher Butler
Persuasion
Good design requires persuasion.
might be persuasive on its own; the notion that a thing “just...
a year ago
Good design requires persuasion.
might be persuasive on its own; the notion that a thing “just works” implies that its function, however novel, is an intuitive leap from its form. This is what Apple is known for. Apple products are renowned for their simplicity, which is what...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Personal branding for neurodivergent professionals
Personal branding can be awkward for everyone. Combine it with social difficulties, anxiety,...
11 months ago
Personal branding can be awkward for everyone. Combine it with social difficulties, anxiety, masking, and emotional reactivity that often come packaged with a neurodevelopmental condition like autism or ADHD, and you find yourself in quite a predicament. I’ve been writing about...
Retail Design Blog
ROTATE flagship store by Thibault Allgayer
Danish womenswear brand ROTATE, created in partnership with leading stylists Jeanette Madsen and...
3 months ago
Danish womenswear brand ROTATE, created in partnership with leading stylists Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, and part of forward fashion...
Retail Design Blog
RTL Office Meeting Hubs by Evolution Design
Evolution Design has completed the interior design for two vibrant informal meeting hubs at the RTL...
3 months ago
Evolution Design has completed the interior design for two vibrant informal meeting hubs at the RTL Germany’s broadcasting centre in...
The DESK Magazine
How to think for yourself
A couple weeks ago we published this video for mymind.
Watch it before you keep reading, it's only a...
a month ago
A couple weeks ago we published this video for mymind.
Watch it before you keep reading, it's only a minute long.
Alright, now that you have watched the video, here's my take:
Today's professional world is a mess.
We've been driven
Retail Design Blog
Ella Bar-Grigliata-pasta
Step into the vibrant world of Ella Bar-Grigliata-pasta, a stunning 370m2 establishment crafted by...
6 months ago
Step into the vibrant world of Ella Bar-Grigliata-pasta, a stunning 370m2 establishment crafted by Benjamin Fretard of Fretard Design, nestled...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
The Black Panther: Black Community News Service
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Wide Elite Victoria (Sample unavailable)
Bold Face No. 2 (IBM)...
over a year ago
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Wide Elite Victoria (Sample unavailable)
Bold Face No. 2 (IBM) (Sample unavailable)
Source: letterformarchive.org License: All Rights Reserved.
The Black Panther, published weekly by the Black Panther Party, shone a light on...
Retail Design Blog
VEJA store by Deirdra Hodgson
There’s no denying, VEJA is on a roll. In a short period of time, the pioneering sneaker brand with...
6 months ago
There’s no denying, VEJA is on a roll. In a short period of time, the pioneering sneaker brand with eco-friendly...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Ramones presidential seal logo
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: sinistersaladmusikal.wordpress.com License: All Rights...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: sinistersaladmusikal.wordpress.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Source: i-d.vice.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Arturo Vega had the logo tattooed on his back with his own name incorporated and a type style that is less stylized...
Retail Design Blog
Horsley Bridge Partners Offices by Huntsman Architectural Group
Huntsman Architectural Group designed a modern and collaborative workspace in a 1920’s Art Deco...
5 months ago
Huntsman Architectural Group designed a modern and collaborative workspace in a 1920’s Art Deco tower for Horsley Bridge in San...
abdz.do - Have you...
3D, concept art & motion design case study — The Quarry
3D, concept art & motion design case study — The Quarry
abduzeedo0425—23
...
a year ago
3D, concept art & motion design case study — The Quarry
abduzeedo0425—23
Nomographic is proud to present "The Quarry," a stunning motion design, 3D, and concept art project. This captivating piece takes you on a journey to a fantastical...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
10 Years of Fonts In Use
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
Fonts In Use officially launched 10...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
Fonts In Use officially launched 10 years ago today, on December 21, 2010. The site, which started as just the Blog before opening up to public contributions in 2012, has grown far beyond our expectations when we...
The DESK Magazine
Breaking the algorithm
The world wants to tell you what to think about, what to be interested in, what to learn, what to...
a year ago
The world wants to tell you what to think about, what to be interested in, what to learn, what to pursue, what to worry about. And it's easier to let it.
Retail Design Blog
Art Vessels by OPEN Architecture
In 2018, OPEN was commissioned to transform a commercial complex under construction located in...
a month ago
In 2018, OPEN was commissioned to transform a commercial complex under construction located in central Beijing into an art center....
abdz.do - Have you...
Minimalist Weave Pattern artwork for your wall
Minimalist Weave Pattern artwork for your wall
abduzeedo0124—23
...
a year ago
Minimalist Weave Pattern artwork for your wall
abduzeedo0124—23
I’ve been making some of the artwork we created on the site available as limited digital art for purchase on Etsy (only 100). There’s something about printed work that is...
Product Identity
What’s the future of AI hardware?
I don't have answers
5 months ago
Christopher Butler
The Big Picture
When your clients are persuaded by your point of view and expertise, they will not care what tools...
a year ago
When your clients are persuaded by your point of view and expertise, they will not care what tools you use or what processes you follow.
They will only care that you deliver on your promise of getting them from Point (A) to Point (B).
If your clients become prescriptive of...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Cured
The official test earlier this week was negative too. Most of the symptoms are gone, but some days I...
over a year ago
The official test earlier this week was negative too. Most of the symptoms are gone, but some days I cough...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The new heroes of design
I used to have several design heroes I looked up to. But when I changed from industrial design to...
over a year ago
I used to have several design heroes I looked up to. But when I changed from industrial design to digital...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Contributed by Peiran Tan
Source: www.evangelion.co.jp ©カラー／Project Eva....
over a year ago
Contributed by Peiran Tan
Source: www.evangelion.co.jp ©カラー／Project Eva. ©カラー／EVA製作委員会 ©カラー. License: All Rights Reserved.
Created and directed by Hideaki Anno, Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン, often abbreviated as NGE or simply EVA) is a Japanese media...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The future of blogging
I still frequently post things on social media, even if I prefer blogging. Publishing a blog post...
over a year ago
I still frequently post things on social media, even if I prefer blogging. Publishing a blog post with preview images,...
Retail Design Blog
Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation Offices by SUBU Design Architecture
SUBU Design Architecture transformed the Levitt Foundation’s office space in Los Angeles,...
4 months ago
SUBU Design Architecture transformed the Levitt Foundation’s office space in Los Angeles, emphasizing luxury and community with a focus on...
Oykun
Tackling FOMO-driven social media struggle with your new Designer Mindset
You are a designer, working on your full-time job or your freelance projects.
You go online
Open X...
a year ago
You are a designer, working on your full-time job or your freelance projects.
You go online
Open X app
You see
1. John released his Framer template
2. Fatma launches her “How To Make $100k As A Designer” course
3. Gary starts his subscription model
Retail Design Blog
Entain Offices by Oktra
Oktra transformed Entain’s two-floor office in London into a top-tier workspace, focusing on...
4 months ago
Oktra transformed Entain’s two-floor office in London into a top-tier workspace, focusing on sustainable design elements, sports integration, and biophilic...
Sarah Parmenter
Celebrating the Power of Female Friendships with Adobe XD
This quarter I got to work on a really exciting project in collaboration with Adobe XD. The brief...
over a year ago
This quarter I got to work on a really exciting project in collaboration with Adobe XD. The brief was slightly open to interpretation and one of the themes put forward back in February was “Celebrating the good in the world” by creating content that speaks to a cultural trend or...
Retail Design Blog
Bayer Offices by Contract Workplaces
Until recently, the offices of the German chemical giant Bayer in Bogotá were located in an...
21 hours ago
Until recently, the offices of the German chemical giant Bayer in Bogotá were located in an industrial zone, far from...
Retail Design Blog
Bershka flagship store by Castel Estudio
Part of the Inditex empire, fast-fashion brand Bershka specifically targets a young demographic with...
2 months ago
Part of the Inditex empire, fast-fashion brand Bershka specifically targets a young demographic with on-trend streetwear styles. In Spain, its...
julian.digital
Media Consumption (Feb 2021)
>_ Summary Read 3 books (2202 min, -10% MoM) and 22 articles (-15%) Listened to 364 songs (+38%) and...
over a year ago
>_ Summary Read 3 books (2202 min, -10% MoM) and 22 articles (-15%) Listened to 364 songs (+38%) and 15 podcasts (749 min, same) Watched 8 movies (885 min, +727%), 7 soccer games (965 min, +16%) and 7 TV episodes (405 min, -62%) Played 0 board games (0 min, same) and 1 video game...
Christopher Butler
object – Cylinder Lamp
Twenty years ago, I needed a lamp. So I made this one.
In the spring of 2003, I graduated from...
a year ago
Twenty years ago, I needed a lamp. So I made this one.
In the spring of 2003, I graduated from college and moved in to my first apartment. After my housemate and I had moved all our things in, I made a list of the things I needed.
a bed
a desk
a lamp
I had lived in...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Law & Order
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
Law & Order is a US television series...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
Law & Order is a US television series set in New York City that first aired 30 years ago today, on September 13, 1990, and ran for 20 seasons until its final episode in 2010. Each episode is split into two segments:...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Philip K. Dick paperback covers (Panther Science Fiction)
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.flickr.com Uploaded to Flickr by
citizen3xx24j....
over a year ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.flickr.com Uploaded to Flickr by
citizen3xx24j. License: All Rights Reserved.
Now Wait for Last Year (1975). Cover art by Chris Foss. [More info on ISFDB]
Roslyn Gothic arguably saw its most extensive and iconic use on the...
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