How Pentagram’s Michael Bierut Picks A Typeface
Once “typographically promiscuous,” Bierut has a simple method for selecting typefaces–as detailed in this exclusive…
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From Ideo.org: 3 Ways Designers Can Help Fix The Refugee Crisis
To solve large systemic issues, the social equity nonprofit Ideo.org follows these three steps. According…
Want A Design-Led Company? Hire “People Who Are Insanely Curious”
Habit chief innovation officer Heather Cutter shares tips for building a design-driven company from the…
The Data Viz That’s Helping Transform A $45 Billion Company
“People told us they had tears in their eyes because they could finally see what…
How to Choose a Font for Your Brand [Infographic]
A brand’s font choice is like the plumbing in your home: You don’t think much…
The Advice 12 Designers Wish They Could Give To Their Younger Selves
[Image: courtesy Dave Sedgwick] It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Go with your gut. Relax,…
The Evolution of 13 Famous Logos [Infographic]
How have iconic logos evolved over time? Do logo changes tend to correspond to periods…
How A Pair Of Orange Scissors Made Design History
The iconic tool turns 50 this year–here’s the story behind its immense popularity. Picture a…
Branding Has Never Been Harder. Here’s How To Master It
Tremendous cultural and technological changes have expanded the parameters of identity design. Here are four…
Why good design and social conscience should underpin business and marketing strategy
Laura Qureshi and Martin Cox have some tips for nailing good design, and discuss how building…