Graphic Design Link Picks
resources from newsletter #0116 #0117 #0118 & #119
Article written on Friday, 31 Jan 2020
Photography has a part to play in this edition of the wonderful resources I always gather so you don't have to. Like always if you want them freshly baked I recommend you subscribe to my weekly newsletter as this list is always a few months behind. You'll also be creating a simple iMac icon in Illustrator and a bungalow at the beach for your next vacation. A look back at some popular fonts and plenty more, so set back and take it all in.
Winners of Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ Photo Contest
Here are the winners of the 'Shot On iPhone' contest. If you love photography a must. Go see them along with explanations by the selected judges on why the photo was picked.
Introducing Spectre
Speaking about photography, regular subscribers will know that I take my phone shots with Halide. They just announced their 2nd app for iPhone called Spectre. It's to take brilliant long exposures. Interesting!
How to Create an iMac Icon
In this tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look behind the process of creating an iMac icon using nothing more than a couple of basic geometric shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there in Illustrator.
The Top Ten Fonts of 2018
I always like to discover new fonts. One way of doing so is by checking out lists. The following list of popular fonts of 2018 is based solely on sales through YouWorkForThem.
New Logo and Identity for Fiskars Group
Owning Fiskars scissors, and Iitalla cutlery myself, this article about the design of the Fiskars Group company logo is very interesting. Make sure to watch those inspiring logo and logo icon movies!
How to Create a Tropical Bungalow on a Palm Beach in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial, we are going to create a tropical bungalow on a palm beach background using the most basic shapes and tools. Beginner friendly.
How to Create a 3D Gold Text Effect With Photoshop Layer Styles
In this interesting tutorial Enrique Elicabe explains how to create a realistic 3D gold text effect using layer styles in Adobe Photoshop. I'm going to tackle on this one tomorrow.
A Consistent Wayfinding System for the AirTrain at JFK Airport
Confusing digital signage. New York-based designer Adam Fisher-Cox actually does something about it: he undertakes self-initiated projects to propose redesigns and shares them with the world.
New Logo and Identity for Huddly by Heydays
Admire the new identity design for this Norwegian based camera brand named Huddly which turned into a super minimal monogram mark. This is so well done! I always watch those logo animations for inspiration.
Guide to Material Motion in After Effects
A basic sticker sheet and workflow for animating user interfaces. Written for a start from Sketch by help of a useful plugin. Still helpful even if you use Illustrator or Adobe XD like me. I've linked to his previous article in resource #95.
How to Simplify Your Design
Taras Bakusevych shows 20+ easy to follow illustrated examples with wrong and right. Very well explained with clear examples for anyone to understand it.
Solid Vs. Outline Icons: Which Are Faster to Recognize?
When creating a mobile application as a designer we all face this choice. Insightful read and the answer is a little more complicated.
Poems to Go
Malarkey's write-ups are always a joy to read. I wish more folks discussed art direction in detail like this. This one's especially interesting since it was done with a small budget (£4200).
Vy Identity Design
Replacing a well-known logo is always challenging. Here's the new identity for the Norwegian State Railways who merged with Nettbuss and a couple of others services into Vy (pronounced exactly like the first 3 letters of my name). Make sure to check out the beautiful logo animation.
