Graphic Design Link Picks
resources from newsletter #0109, #0110 & #0111
Article written on Tuesday, 23 Jul 2019
We continue our focus on the best and worst identities of 2018. Speaking about branding, MasterCard has a new logo and we take a look at the design process. If you ever wondered about how to be unique in 2019 you are in luck as there's a link to that subject too. I've also included a very interesting podcast with Jessica Hische where she talks about her background amongst other things. One of the more interesting topics to me was Jon Hicks talking about using the iPad as his main computer. Inspiring illustrations as well with FAÜNA & FLÖRA. I've also included a link to an Illustrator tutorial where you will learn how to create an Isometric effect. The new Slack logo, a very hot topic when it was released is in here too. There's a tutorial of mine featured too where you will learn about colorful pattern masking. There's more to keep you busy. Remember if you want to get all this hot of the press you'll have to subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Enjoy!
The Best and Worst Identities of 2018, Part 6: The Best Friday Likes
The last portion of these series for us logo fans. Part 6 is about funnest, coolest, graphic-iest projects. Part 7 are the Click-bait-iest Linked.
Mastercard Reveals New Nameless Logo Courtesy of Michael Bierut
Speaking about logos, Mastercard revealed their new logo that goes wordless. Logo-lovers can feast their eyes on the design process image.
Designers Talk: How to Be Unique in 2019?
How do you stay unique with your designs, when so many people are affected by the same visual trends, repetitive imagery on Pinterest & stocks, or just copy each other?
Minimal Lines, Maximum Impact
Adam Goldberg creates minimal illustrations titled FAÜNA & FLÖRA and has been featured in my inspiration stream. Adobe Create magazine interviewed him recently. Give it a read.
How To Create an Isometric Type Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial we’re going to create a vibrant piece of vector artwork featuring three dimensional type from an isometric viewpoint.
How I started Motion Design using High-school Physics
A break down of how this animation of a guy riding a motorbike is created by using physics. All with practical examples how everything is constructed.
Colorful Pattern Masking in Illustrator
Ever wondered how you can mask a colorful pattern into letter shapes, while keeping the text editable? You'll do great as I explain it in detail in this tutorial.
The Youtube Redesign That Got Me Hired
An interesting case study of a YouTube redesign that landed Pramiti R Khan a job.
Episode Nr. 77: Jessica Hische
Always inspiring to listen to people you admire. Graphic designer, illustrator + lettering artist, Jessica Hische forged her fierce independence during a tough chapter in childhood. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be an artist. Have a listen!
Using the iPad Pro as my Main Computer
I recently bought an iPad Pro myself so this was a very interesting insight into how Jon Hicks is using his iPad Pro and what apps he uses. I'm still in the learning phase.
Say hello, new logo
New Slack logo, mildly put a hot topic. I say finally a no-nonsense explanation of why they evolved their logo. Love it or hate it, I wish all brands wrote this way. Concentrate on the whys & leave out the geometry dissertations.
New Logo and Identity for Slack by Pentagram and In-house
I always look forward to what Brand New has to say about it. Their view is always very thoughtful and well balanced. Much better than al these now out the closet designers and all their new to be founded Pentagrams :) Expect maybe the remark about the color palette, I agree with most in this article.
Jon Hicks – The Elastic Brand
I've enjoyed this podcast where Liz Elcoate is chatting with Jon Hicks about logo and brand design. Give it a listen!
