Common Copyright Myths and Misconceptions, Part 1
The Graphic Artists Guild (the Guild) is pleased to be part of the NoD community and looks forward to posting a column twice a month focusing on the business aspects of the graphic art world. The...
View ArticleGazer, the High Flying Elf
Fall is announced by lower temperatures, pumpkin lattes, and most importantly, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. For the 85th anniversary of balloons floating through the...
View Article“We the Designers” Exhibit
Graphic design has found itself caught up in the political battle, aptly wielded to gain and maintain recognition for candidates and their campaigns. While candidates have long been using logos, with...
View ArticleSpeculative Progress
“Make art. Make progress. Volunteer your creativity to support President Obama’s jobs plan.” That’s the presentation of the “Art Works” poster contest being run by the Obama for America campaign to...
View ArticleOld Spice vs (New) Old Spice
How do you revive an ad campaign to a loyal audience without abandoning or simply repeating a key character–and while still meeting expectations? Old Spice and advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy...
View ArticleCommon Copyright Myths and Misconceptions, Part 2
Usage Issues: Who Owns What? I hired a graphic designer to create a logo for my company. She showed me three different ideas, and I picked the one that I liked best. She worked on that one until it...
View ArticleTrendspotter: Nature-inspired, Organic Shapes, Nostalgic and Sweet
Design trends ebb and flow just like fashion, literature, and the seasons. As designers, we have to stay aware of current trends to keep our work fresh and contemporary. We have to stay aware of the...
View ArticleSuperman: Then and Now
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s SUPERMAN! While his sense of fearlessness and charisma have remained unchanged over the years, the striking features of this superhero have not. From post-war strength...
View ArticleAudience Participation
Banksy is a British graffiti artist and painter (the name “Banksy’ is a pseudonym; rumors abound as to who the real Banksy is though none are confirmed). He is best known for his satirical, often...
View ArticleThe New Designer: Customer Insights and Co-creation (Part 6 of 8)
Note: This is part 6 in an 8 part series by design instructor and NoD author Dave Holston. To view Dave’s previous entries please click here. Customers. Audiences. Users. People. However you describe...
View ArticleYves Béhar: Be in Love with the Process
Yves Béhar is a visionary. Founder of fuseproject, a San Francisco based design agency, Béhar aims to break into new markets and disrupt old ones by bringing a humanistic approach to his work. You may...
View ArticleThe New Designer: Testing Design (part 7 of 8)
Note: This is part 7 in an 8 part series by design instructor and NoD author Dave Holston. To view Dave’s previous entries please click here. Subjectivity is the curse of design, and designers....
View ArticleHumanitarian Campaigns that Grab your Attention
Since 2002, Abigail Smith has worked with a host of arts and non-profit organizations. After seeing and being involved in many humanitarian efforts, she has now shared a collection of some of the most...
View ArticleBy hand or on the computer? The threat of the Uncanny Valley
When I was a design student, we’d take tours of design studios. At the end of the tour we were offered a question and answer period. One question was asked again and again, “Do you do things by hand...
View ArticleDANGER: Hilarious Graphics Ahead
To laugh in the face of danger has always been advised against. But when it comes to public safety and warning illustrations, this doesn’t always seem to be kept in mind. These signs are not approved...
View ArticleOn Origin
As human beings, we are fascinated by what something MEANS. Philosopher David Hume observed in 1740, “Causality is the cement of the universe.” We love knowing more. We want to know back stories, and...
View ArticleDesign Reads: Top 10 Staff Picks
At NoD, our definition of ‘summer reading’ does not rely on Oprah’s Book Club nor the current 3-part novel everyone is raving about; or refusing to pick up. No, our summer reads are inspired by the...
View ArticleLondon 2012 Olympic Games: A Logo in Controversy
2012 London Olympic Games logo via DavidAirey.com The 2012 Olympic Games are fully underway and amongst the buzz of gold medals, world records, and outstanding athleticism is the controversy over the...
View ArticleDo I need a graphic design degree? 5 benefits that say “yes”
Although some designers “make it” in the design industry without a degree, the majority of us aren’t born with that special balance of talent and luck. No matter your skill level, getting your...
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