“Packaging design can make or break a sale, so it is crucial to create packaging that is not only visually appealing but also conveys the key benefits and value proposition of your product.” – Kevin C. Smith ⚡Pop Quiz: What is the process of creating the illusion of motion in animation? In today’s issue: Let’s … Read more

“Book covers are the great mystery of the publishing world. No one knows for certain what will make a book sell, and yet everyone has an opinion on what works and what doesn’t.” – Margaret Atwood ⚡Pop Quiz: Which graphic designer is known for creating the iconic book cover design for Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork … Read more

“People ignore design that ignores people.” – Frank Chimero, Designer ⚡️Pop Quiz: Which region’s art inspired the early modernist movement in the West? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? DESIGN FOR ALL Designing with Compassion: Accessible Design for Older People Why you should be designing with older people in mind to unlock a … Read more

“Good web design is about the character of the content, not the character of the designer.” – Jeffrey Zeldman, Web Designer ⚡Pop Quiz: In what year was the first website launched and who created it?  In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? WEB DESIGN Photoshop Effects to Elevate Your Creative Web Design Projects Inject … Read more

“You can say, “I love you,” in Helvetica. And you can say it with Helvetica Extra Light if you want to be really fancy. Or you can say it with the Extra Bold if it’s really intensive and passionate and it might work.” ― Massimo Vignelli ⚡️Pop Quiz: What was the first AI art generator … Read more

“Designers must be aware of cultural nuances and contexts in order to create designs that resonate with their intended audiences.” – Richard Buchanan, Professor of Design ⚡Pop Quiz: What is the meaning of arabesque patterns in Islamic art and design?  In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? HORROR DESIGN Scare Your Audience with These … Read more

“Good design’s not about what medium you’re working in. It’s about thinking hard about what you want to do and what you have to work with before you start.” – Susan Kare, Graphic Designer ⚡️Pop Quiz: What was Helvetica originally called? In today’s issue: Let’s dive in, shall we? DESIGNER’S TOOLKIT Design On the Go: … Read more