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Successful Spirit Branding

Hint: It’s not just liquid to lips. In the realm of spirit branding, authenticity reigns supreme. Creating a brand that[...]

Energy Sector Branding for the Future

The strategic art of brand evolution and how we help future-proof energy sector brands. In the dynamic landscape of the energ[...]

Pawsitively Transform Pet Food Brand Perception

Learn how aligning pet products with evolving consumer values and preferences is paramount to staying relevant and competitiv[...]

Making Dogs Happy

Building a strategically evolved brand platform from scratch, we set the stage for Darford’s continued success. Creating an[...]

An Egg-Straordinary Idea

Remember the egg from an unknown account that became a viral phenomenon and dethroned Kylie Jenner? We sure do! We love conta[...]

Adapt or Die: The New Reality for Brands Today

Change can be scary, but at times completely necessary. When it comes to your brand, how do you know when to evolve or even r[...]

A 3D water printer in Gatorades’s latest campaign?

London-based Machine Shop turns the tech world upside down with their newly developed 3D water printer forGatorade’ss[...]

Movie Trailer or Ad?

Movie buffs were surprised to find IMDb pages popping up online and unexpected trailers dropping for what appeared to be a re[...]

Nike Celebrates the Olympics With the latest Air VaporMax Ad

Breathing. Everybody does it, but it’s especially important for athletes. A new ad for Nike VaporMax Air sneakers features [...]

Woof! Subaru Unveils Their Latest Ads

Subaru continues with their love of four-legged friends with a series of custom digital content and partnerships, featuring &[...]

The Kardashian’s + a Global Ad Campaign

Less than three weeks after unveiling its Calvin Klein Jeans campaign with Kaia and Presley Gerber, the luxury ready-to-wear [...]

Apple’s latest iPhone X commercial is all about being the greatest

Apple has released a new commercial for its iPhone X, which showcases the camera’s ability to take some great selfies, set [...]

Amazon and ‘Just Walk Out’ Shopping

Opening on January 22nd, 2018, Seattle residents can experience super quick and super convenient grocery shopping at the fir[...]

Airbnb + VR = The Future of Travel

Airbnb announced it has plans to implement the cool technologies du jour — virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) reality [...]

Love is in the AirPods

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or love over the transfer of an earbud? That’s the subject of “Sway,” this year�[...]

Diversity in the cosmetic industry, woo!

As some of the biggest advertisers and image-makers in the world, cosmetics brands are often criticized for their legacy of l[...]

Just a paper cup? Think again

It’s that time of year. In an unmistakable sign that the holidays are approaching, Starbucks’ red holiday cups and holida[...]

Marketing lessons we learned from ‘Stranger Things’

Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most marketable original shows, so it comes as no surprise that its impending return[...]

new social media marketing tool from facebook

Facebook is experimenting with letting brands study people’s posts and comments on the network in an effort to better i[...]

Snapchat’s 3D social marketing

Snapchat claims 100 million people (majority millennials) use Snapchat every day, and brands are splurging on pricey tactics [...]

One Wine, One Clever Brand Positioning

The Australian wine brand, Yellow Tail is normally grouped into the “cheap” or “affordable” category [...]

Playboy: humour, sophistication and spice.

In the wake of his death, it is only fitting to discuss how one man turned his lifestyle into a multi-million dollar brand. �[...]

Bad at measuring? Good at phones? Love Ikea?

Yeah, same. Ikea has designed and manufactured assemble-it-yourself furniture since the early 1940’s and to stay rele[...]

How Crayola remains relevant in digital world

Adult coloring books, collaborations, an app and so much more. By the time the average kid turns 10, he or she will have c[...]

Oktoberfest Proof Sneakers. Amazing.

If you’re looking for a pair of sneakers that will complement your lederhosen at Oktoberfest this year, Adidas has desi[...]

LinkedIn is really living up to their tagline

Nine months after Microsoft closed the $26 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, we’re still wondering why the software gian[...]

This just in: Millennials hate apps with uncool design

Millennials are killing off apps with uncool design at a breakneck pace, location reigns supreme when it comes to app usage a[...]

Innovation or Fail?

Innovation in advertising can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, innovative ads can put a company on the forefront of th[...]

Kith, Coca-Cola, Converse, oh my!

New York’s KITH has teamed up with beverage giant Coca-Cola to produce a pair of Converse sneakers. They’re label[...]

What do Delta and Tinder have in common?

Delta has paired with Tinder to create a “Dating Wall” in Brooklyn, NYC. The airline commissioned a media group t[...]

How Instagram Stories are fuelling the App’s growth

It might be hard to believe, but Instagram Stories is already turning one year old (remember the drama with Snapchat? Maybe n[...]

How is Kool-Aid maintaining its popularity?

We’ve all heard of Kool-Aid, you drank it, I drank it, the smiling pitcher mascot is basically a summer icon. ItR[...]

The future of communication?

While modern Bluetooth earpieces are more compact than ever, they’re still uncomfortable and let’s face it, a lit[...]

McDonalds + Uber = A Hangovers Dream

This is not a drill, after years of pressure, McDonald’s has answered everyone’s prayers by launching a trial of a n[...]

Häagen-Dazs scoops out its biggest ever rebrand

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Häagen-Dazs has rolled out the biggest brand overhaul in its 56-year his[...]

Keep up or fall behind

Today Nike Australia has announced the launch of its new brand campaign, which focuses on ‘No Turning Back’ momen[...]

Building long-term brand loyalty

If you’re wondering how to build long-term brand loyalty, here are a few of our favourite ways to do so. Tapping into t[...]

Pinterest releases first marketing campaign

Pinterest is a place where people plan things, thus making us more receptive to brand messages than perhaps on other social p[...]

How to attract Millennials

Millennials are currently the largest generation (80 million in the U.S), making them the biggest and fasted growing marketin[...]

Did you mean MailChimp?

The email marketing platform company, MailChimp created a fake advertising campaign that seriously paid off. In conjunction w[...]

Inspiration that is accessible

At first, you wouldn’t be able to pinpoint the difference between this Michael Gondry film and any others. It’s c[...]

Amazon bought Whole Foods, now what?

The purchase of Whole Foods means a completely new landscape. It’s clear that online and offline are merging faster t[...]

Nike’s evolution of athleticism and equality

Nike celebrates athleticism and pride in their latest striking and poetic ad. The advertisement is apart of Nikes latest cam[...]

Ikea’s latest DIY venture

Ikea is known for its stylish-yet-inexpensive furniture that comes with seemingly simple directions that anyone can follow.[...]

The power of the logo

For starters, a logo isn’t just a name, icon or other visual signature on company letterhead or a billboard or other promot[...]

A collaboration between Adidas and spiders

Adidas has collaborated with Munich-based biotech company AMSilk as a part of their forward-looking Futurecraft line to creat[...]

The future of content marketing

Good Housekeeping’s “Kitchen of the Future” is a perfect representation of the future of content marketing.[...]

Handmade rebrand is magical

An apothecary in Rotherham recently underwent a total rebrand that included graphic design, interior design, sign writing, pa[...]

Without apps, the apocalypse is near.

Apple’s most recent advertisement is a hilarious, over the top representation of the world without Apps. The three-minu[...]

What’s cool in 2017?

Here it is folks, the logo trends of 2017. It appears as though as designers, we’re burning through ideas rapidly, and we�[...]

Marketing to Millennials

Given Millennials are the largest generation in terms of population size, marketers should be focused on trying to reach them[...]

Yoga, beyond the mat

It seems that the popular athleisure wear company, Lululemon has decided it’s ready to be known for more than attractiv[...]

Garages hungry for McDonalds

McDonalds commissioned a very unique and provocative outdoor advertising campaign earlier this month in Buenos Aires. The fas[...]

What’s the best thing since sliced bread?

Craft brewery tackles the global food waste crisis by using surplus fresh bread as its primary ingredient. Toast Ale essentia[...]

Graphic design before computers

Although it seems like a lifetime ago that there was a time without computers, I’ve got it on pretty good authority tha[...]

Make drinking water fun again

The Ooho! is an edible water bubble. That’s right, a bubble…that you can eat. A London-based start-up is succes[...]

Suave uncovers the power of packaging

Have you ever questioned the quality of a product because the price is so low that you assume that it couldn’t possibly[...]

Have you ever wanted to mute the real world?

Are you someone who just needs the world to be a little quieter sometimes? Well, a Dutch startup has designed a pair of earpl[...]

The ultimate Olympic throwback

Two years ago, Canadian designers Hulse & Durrell underwent the tedious task of researching, curating, and recreating the[...]

What’s the greatest logo of all time?

From IBM to I ❤ NY, designers at Pentagram, Moving Brands, Under Consideration, and more pick their favourites. I ❤ NY: A[...]

Tesla – Not A Dream

A surreal land of oil & gas is visited by an unlikely yet welcomed stranger in this concept ad made for Tesla Motors. [...]

6 mistakes designers make and how to avoid them

00. Mistakes happen, sometimes it’s inevitable. Experience, practice, and perseverance with a sprinkle of attention to [...]

Seven Movies Every Designer Should Watch

Movies are the epitome of storytelling. Combining the visual and written aspects of a storyline can be a powerful force, conv[...]

9 Ways Tim Cook Has Transformed Apple

Apple is synonymous with Steve Jobs in many minds, but the real hero of the company has been hard at work since 2011. While S[...]

Quick Tip: Typography Hierarchy

There are a million and one ways to present creative work, but typographical hierarchy is oftentimes a designer’s best frie[...]

Let’s Relax

It’s time to put down the smartphone and pick up a conversation, because IKEA is taking back dinner time. The Swedish compa[...]

The Typography of Stranger Things

The Buffer Brothers’ Netflix production Stranger Things is causing a stranger sensation to pervade the minds of audiences. [...]

Must-see ads to get you into the Olympic Spirit

The world is holding its collective breath as athletes from 206 countries descend on the lush country of Brazil, and all the [...]

14 Advertisements That Do Not Need An Explantion

Need we say more?[...]

10 Myths About Graphic Design

Graphic design. It’s a profession that’s as misunderstood as a vector file. For those in the know, the grap[...]

Pokémon Go – Gotta Catch Em’ All

Even if you haven’t jumped on the Pokémon Go wagon, you’ve most likely heard of the frenzy surrounding the game. Since t[...]

Life Hacks: Stock Photo Edition

Ever struggled to find really good stock photos? Anybody that has had to search for stock photos to enhance their content or [...]

Video Marketing

Video marketing is the new trend all marketers are looking to incorporate these days. This method involves brands shar[...]

The Value of Social Media

I recently read a new article about why social media matters as a business tool. At first I thought, “well that seems very [...]

Beating Writer’s Block Is Possible – The Greatest Novelist Of The 20th Century Proves It

Writer’s block. Some think it’s a myth, others know it to be the bane of their literary existence. To be sure, writer’s[...]

Brands of The Future

The Harvard Business Review has published a new article about the continued evolution of the brand concept within the world o[...]

How Brands Elevate

What is the magic of branding? Besides learned techniques and skills this video sheds light onto branding and how great brand[...]

Design Starts Here

Check out this short video that integrates motion and graphic design. This video shows you that not all ideas come from read[...]

Vintage Logos

A collection of vintage logo from a mid-70’s edition of World Logotypes. See the full set here![...]

Puzzle Coffee Table

This simple coffee table is called 1×3 it only requires three wood beams and a glass top. The wood beams are notched in the [...]

Start Something New

To show the public what it’s products can do as an artistic tool, Apple launched a creative website that showcases how[...]

Don’t Let Boring Become Normal

“If you want to make it work, try to make it different” This video uniquely highlights the benefits of standing o[...]

Swiss Style CSS

A collection of classic Swiss Modernism Design recreated CSS animation. Jon Yablonski‘s recreation proves that the p[...]

Do Not Touch

Not sure what to do with your leftover pencil stubs after finishing the adult colouring book you got for Christmas? Well here[...]

Moleskine Made Their First Adult Coloring Book!

Moleskine hopped on the adult colouring book train with this 96 page colouring book of intricate cityscapes.[...]

Have A Merry Christmas From Us, To You!

Watch this beautiful animated short that reminds you to make time for what you love. (And to remember the snowman is the free[...]

Watch: A Short Animation On Time Management

This video is unexpectedly enjoyable to watch, and based off an email sent by a Google employee. Now get back to work 😉[...]

Books Set In Motion

Covers – A series of 55 animated vintage book graphics. [...]

THE GAP. A Short and Inspiring Video About Working In A Creative Industry.

For any of you who have ever felt stuck in a rut. You are not alone.[...]

This Pop-Up Books Folds Into A Camera

This book not only explains how cameras work, but also becomes one![...]

We Do Good Work With Good People

For anyone who enjoys time lapses this is a good one. Created by Column Five to communicate their mission statement. https://[...]

Flex Cam PIC

Pictures on the go. Reinvented. This easily bendable like wristband is sturdy, lightweight, and an alternative to GoPro. Y[...]

Flex Cam PIC

Pictures on the go. Reinvented. This easily bendable like wristband is sturdy, lightweight, and an alternative to GoPro. Y[...]

Typewriter Art

Made with symbols, and letters. – This is so cool.[...]

The Top 5 Web Trends of 2015

These are the top 5 web trends, can you think of any others? eCommerce Sales Funnel: The Ultimate Guide To Optimizing Your [...]

This Book Became Amazon’s Best Selling Design Book

Little Black Font Book v2 Eye catching pocket sized inspiration.[...]

Master Penman – Jake Weidmann

There are 12 master penmen in the world, Jake is the youngest of them all. Jake Weidmann’s work holds so much detail f[...]

Ever wonder how your favourite brands got their names?

Strategization. It’s a ten-dollar business buzzword that means everything and nothing at the same time. The world’[...]

Inception Landscape Photos

Is this real life?[...]

Interactive Art feat. Audiovisual Tricycles

Check out this innovative way to promote an artist’s animations with auto-visual tricycles. The tricycles are equipped [...]

Voting Meets Design

Hello citizens of Canada. If you haven’t already voted and still are not 100% sure where you stand, then check out this[...]

Calligraphy Is Music For The Eyes

Check out this compilation of Seb Lester’s hand drawn calligraphy. It really is music for the eyes![...]

Swiss Modernism Meets Punk Rock & More

A very cool collection by graphic designer, Mike Joyce, who recreated band posters in the style of Swiss modernism. Check i[...]

Turn Your Bike Into A Smart Bike

This is probably the coolest Kickstarter that will appeal to urban cyclists! SmartHalo is a smartphone compatible device that[...]

Tear-Off CMYK Colour Caldendar

Designers, get ready to be inspired by this product design and excited by new colour combinations! Get yours here![...]

Typeverything

This is a really good resource of inspiration for designers, but also an amazing site for anyone who appreciates the power of[...]

Pretty Loaded

“Pretty Loaded is an archive of preloaders that preload other preloaders…which in turn reveal yet more preloadersR[...]

Google Has a New Logo!

Google is updating it’s image starting with a new – with a simple update to a sans-serif typeface Google says t[...]

0 to Programming expert real quick

Have you ever just wished more than anything you were a Java gifted, PHP wielding, Ruby masterful, HTML/CSS3 god? Think of th[...]

“F*ck that: a guided meditation” video for vulgar relaxation

For all those times the client tells you “I’ll know it when I see it.” For when your coworker ate the last [...]

Heart-breaking, Lion-winning short film about a man and his dog

Overflowing with feels. This is Ben Moon’s masterfully crafted tribute to his best friend. The film speaks for itself.[...]

Learn hexcode by playing this fun game

Chances are if you’re reading our blog you already use, or are somewhat familiar with, the esoteric hexadecimal color s[...]

Constraints Can Boost Creativity

Constraints boost creativity, confidence, and in time you learn not to second guess yourself as a designer. Watch Brandon Rik[...]

Jessie Bearden: Art Director, Food portrait masterpiece maker

Hungry and inspired – two great feelings that you’ll get when you check out some of Jessie Bearden’s work. [...]

Hilarious promo videos for fake organizations

Stock footage purveyor Dissolve has edited together a series of hilariously fake corporate promo videos to advertise it̵[...]

Startup Stories – An Infographic

Now not every startup is founded between a couple long-time college buddies in a parental member’s garage, but there[...]

Yeezy Display

“Sometimes I get emotional over fonts” – Kanye Omari West Many a man favorited that tweet when Kanye posted[...]

What3words

This is some cool stuff people. The Innovation Grand Prix winner at this year’s Cannes Lions, and for good reason too: [...]

Coca-Cola Ditches their logo to promote tolerance

“Labels are for cans not for people” Coca-Cola has been printing and distributing logo-less cans in certain Middl[...]

Have a gaze at these PSA’s

It’s not very often we’re graced with a genuinely enjoyable and provocative public service announcement these day[...]

Designer Creates 60 Logos in 60 Days

Karoline Tynes, a Norwegian freelance designer, embarked on a mission to create 60 different logos over the course of 60 days[...]

Paper Birds by Diana Beltran Herrera

This is a serious throwback to my first year in Visual Communications. Paper animals. Unfortunately my project wasn’t a[...]

“What’s the most important thing your agency has learnt?”

It was an all but straight-forward question asked to 11 creative agencies at a JustDoGoodShit event this past week. The promo[...]

Photographing Every Tone

Brazilian photographer Angélica Dass is trying to photograph every skin tone. After she photographs them she matches them to[...]

NounProject

The NounProject has created the ultimate icon guide. Simply type in any noun and you will be provided with an infinite amount[...]

I Could Have Done This On My Mac

Design student Briar Mark takes sayings and hand stitches them by hand. Amazing, but I think I’ll stick to my Mac. Watc[...]

Let’s Appreciate Greg Coulton

Let’s take a minute to be in awe of Greg Coulton’s work. His lettering is beyond insane. Visit his site to see mo[...]

Prada Raw Avenue

This Prada site has chosen to promote their eyewear by showcasing different illustrators. The landing page where you “s[...]

A Handful of Awe-inspiring CGI Commercials

As computer-generated imagery technology advances at a mind-blowing rate, the line between live shot footage and rendered bec[...]

Awwwards Conference 2016

Awwwards can showcase some pretty inspiring web designs, so it only makes sense their site follows that criteria as well. Che[...]

Cannes Future Lions Student Ad contest winners

This year at the Cannes Festival of Creativity; an international main stage for the world’s most talented ad men and w[...]

A Graduate Student’s Brilliant Redesign of U.S. Currency Notes

Travis Purrington is an American designer who set out to redesign the U.S. currency notes as his master’s thesis for the Ba[...]

McDonalds Invents Take-out Packaging for Cyclists

First seen in action at McDonalds locations around Copenhagen, Denmark the new meal packaging aims to fit perfectly on the ha[...]

Swatches Anyone?

You’ll probably never need to reference this, but it’s nice to look at. Web colour swatches and their codes. Chec[...]

It’s #000000 o clock somewhere

A classic. What colour is it where you are? [...]

Go out and smell the advertisements

More and more global agencies are electing for an environmental aspect embedded within their campaigns for major clients. No [...]

Master calligrapher perfectly recreates famous logos

If design was a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, U.K. based illustrator Seb Lester would have maxed out the ca[...]

Welcomed distraction wednesdays feat. Brandseen

If you’re feeling the humpday #0000ff’s then have we got a treat for you. Brandseen is an online game that tests just how[...]

13 beautifully designed business cards for inspiration

*Wipes away tearsofjoy.png*. A great business card is a thing of beauty. For some, it’s simply a medium to convey valuable [...]

The Greatest Outdoor Show Ads on Earth

Every Calgarian you will ever encounter should know whole-heartedly that nothing on Earth quite compares to the Calgary Stamp[...]

Resum-Ale – Graphic Designer Prints Resume on Homemade Beer

Brennan Gleason, an Abbotsford, B.C. resident and recent graphic design graduate, just disrupted the resume. After the passio[...]

Samsung’s ‘Safety Trucks’ Awesomely Blend Product Promotion With Social Good

Inspired by the appallingly high number of Argentinian traffic collisions which claim almost one life every hour, smart-tech [...]

5 Spotify Playlists We Wish Existed

Spotify, you the real MVP. You motivate us through our workdays, always know just what we want to hear, and never judge our [...]

An Infographic Guide to Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s day is fast approaching with a little less than 3 days remaining for the woefully last-minute shoppers to purc[...]

Gradient.

Beautiful color arrangements of everyday things by Emily Blincoe, an Austin-based photographer. #dasgradient Check it out he[...]

8 Common Design Mistakes

A really good article for anyone learning to design – or anyone wanting to brush up their design knowledge. Check it ou[...]

Defy The Odds & Let Passions Push You

Long story short – be okay with letting your passions push you. Check out this Aaron Draplin talk from TYPO Berlin 201[...]

Beer Never Looked So Good

If you weren’t a beer person before, you will be after you see this packaging. #pantone Check it out[...]

KERN & SHAPE

Test your skills with these 2 games! 1) KERNING TYPE – the mission is to achieve pleasant and readable text by distr[...]

Purveyors of Packaging

For the love of vintage packaging, check this out! #blastfromthepast[...]

Real or Photoshop?

As a part of Adobe’s 25 year anniversary, they made this quiz which features many great artists and photographers work.[...]

Find What You Love

It’s not about being creative, it’s about being inspired and finding the thing that drives you Check it out! #f[...]

Typophile & The 5 Senses

Typography, the senses, and stop motion animation… a genuine visual feast. #typographyneversleeps[...]

Junior Designers vs. Senior Designers

Hilariously true. Check this out! #designthinking[...]

Happy April Fools, Fools.

Check out these hilarious day long pranks done by brands for #aprilfools. People will fall for anything, not saying we did or[...]

Spotify’s New Branding Identity

@Spotify revealed it’s bold new brand identity at last weeks South by Southwest Festival check out the comprehensive ar[...]

Calligraphy & Lettering

This video captures the elegance of calligraphy. Check it out! @joanquiros #lettering #design #graphicdesign #skillstopayth[...]

Graphics Means: A History of Graphic Design Production

Graphic design was very different before computers, check out this trailer for Graphic Means – currently in production [...]

Another Innovative Notebook!

Cloud connected notebook that has a “microwaveable” quality – check it out here! @indiegogo #rocketbook #n[...]

YOU GET A DRONE, EVERYONE GETS A DRONE!

Embrace the future? @mry #drones #officedrones #everyonegetsone #thefutureisnow #technology[...]

Afterglow Ski Game

Ride down a mountain in the dark and collect as many TV’s as possible to win, all with the click of a link! @pilips #a[...]

Maverick Snack Run

Because no one wants to be hangry. @costco #snacksformaverick #fuel #puttinginwork[...]

Lumbergh From ‘Office Space’ is Back RP

And he wants more meetings, and electronic mail. Check it out! #Lumbergh #dontworkinthepast #workinthenow @hipchat This is a[...]

THE HASHTAG HOW TO

Check out The Ultimate Guide to Using Hashtags on Social Media. Because let’s face it, we can’t all be social med[...]

Ugmonk: The Beauty In Keeping Things Small

Check out this article and video featuring Jeff Sheldon of Ugmonk – A small company where growth is not the top priori[...]

Happy Birthday Photoshop!

Photoshop is 25 years old today! Thanks for bringing imagination and creativity to life – check out this 60 second trib[...]

The World’s Smallest Aircraft

Fly by Airboard! It is a cross between a segway and a hoverboard that can lift you up to five feet in the air . Check it out[...]

Calligraphy & Lettering

Check out this short video demonstrating calligraphy & lettering techniques. Let us know what you think! #lettering #call[...]

We’re Hiring!

Java EE Developers – join our growing team! Click here for requirements and more information![...]

Developers, We’re Hiring!

We are a collaborative, tech-savvy agency looking to add another member to our team. For requirements and more information c[...]

Lost in Translation – Chinatown

Check out this illuminating video by Designer Mehmet Gözetlik incorporating famous western logos translated to Chinese. #n[...]

Budweiser ‘Lost Dog’ Reigns as Super bowl Ad Winner

Because, puppies #bestbuds | also check out this 2 minute supercut of the best and the worst ads of the Super Bowl –[...]

Someone Tell Us If This Is Good!

Sriracha & beer lovers unite: check it out [...]

Want To See Something Punny?

Check out these punny posters about graphic design. Have a better one? Let us know – retweet, reblog, comment belowR[...]

Nothing Beats Eye Catching Packaging

Bold type, minimalist illustrations, and kraft paper. See for yourself.[...]

The Ziploc Redesign

Check out Ziploc’s new look – intended to appear friendlier but not quite the standard some would expect. What [...]

Glossary of Design Terms

Check out this notebook series featuring a visual glossary of graphic design terms![...]

Newcastle is Trying Hard to Not Appear in the Superbowl..

Check out these commercials by Newcastle – First they try to crash the Doritos contest, and now Aubrey Plaza is feature[...]

Textures

Check out this video: The Alphabet Designed In The Style of 26 Contemporary and Classical Artists[...]

The World’s First 3D-Printing Pen – 2.0

After 2 years of research and development the creators of 3Doodler presents an updated design and version. Watch the video an[...]

Luna, The Lifesized Personal Robot

Meet Luna – a personal robot designed for your everyday life.[...]

Elements of Design

Check out this short video about the elements of design![...]

10 Must See Videos

Check out these inspiring typography themed videos. There is something for everyone! Whether you’re an aspiring design[...]

The Moleskine Livescribe Brings Paper and Digital Together.

Turn every handwritten thought process and doodle into a digital transcript with Moleksine and a Livescribe smartpen. For eve[...]

The Top Tips of 2014

Look no further. Click here.[...]

Administrative Assistants! We Want You!

Do you want to work for a company with endless growth possibilities? Then this might be the job for you! We are looking to hi[...]

Your Weekly Typespiration.

Check out this compilation of typefaces created by the founder of HVD fonts, Hannes von Döhren! #typespiration[...]

WE’RE HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNERS!

Come be part of our growing team! Click here for more information & requirements.[...]

HO HO NO GO

Christmas as a concept. Check out this hilarious video by Ogilvy & Mather Paris. Merry #sparktazzle[...]

Logo Design with Aaron Draplin

Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co., shares his expertise when it comes to designing a logo while taking on Lynda.com’s[...]

TYPE FIGHT

Check out this website and vote for your favourite artist, you can even buy some prints from their online shop! #typefight #t[...]

Hipster Santa

Lactose intolerant and equipped with free range reindeer #hipstersanta has it all. Click here to check out this video create[...]

Two Words: Amazon Robots

This is how @Amazon keeps up with all the holiday orders… Check this out! #robotchristmas @kivasystems [...]

The Perfect Gift For Your Agency Friend

Cards Against Humanity expansion pack… #AdvertisingAgainstHumanity Check it out![...]

This Add On Will Allow You To Print More Than Plastic!

This #kickstarter project is expanding the world of 3D printing by expanding the the range of materials you can print with. [...]

What’s In A Name?

Do you ever wonder what inspires a brand name? Well look no further because we have answers! Click here! #infographic #brand[...]

Coca-Cola’s Second Life

#CocaCola us reusing their bottles in a unique way. Check it out here! #openhappiness[...]

Moleskin + Adobe = Smart Notebook

#Moleskin and #Adobe pair up to present a Smart Notebook that converts hand-drawn sketches into vector files that can be acce[...]

Insta-Type

Inspiration can hit you at any moment so we suggest you follow these #typography inspired #instagram accounts. Click here for[...]

How To Reward Employees This Holiday Season

Check out this Canadian agency’s video about how they reward their employees. #holidaysarecoming #toronto #canada #allt[...]

Google’s New Interactive Design

Very cool new guide from Google on interactive design and usability, check out this post from wired here.[...]

This Is A Must See… Believe Us!

Happy Monday! Check out this incredible video that is sure to floor you and inspire you by Designer & Director whose wor[...]

Content Writers… We Want You Too!

Are you research savvy? Have a good eye for relevant viral content and often desire to be the voice of celebrities? Then we h[...]

Maverick Wants You!

We have an opportunity for a developer to join our Calgary team. For information and requirements click here.[...]

The Winner Circle

We would like to give a big congratulations to our newest designer and ACAD graduate, Nini, for winning the Applied Arts Stud[...]

Do Designers Need to Go to College?

Read about the 5 pillars of success HERE![...]

So, It’s Almost Christmas?

Watch this ad for the Great Britain based department store, John Lewis. It is sure to warm you on a cold winters day! #Monty[...]

Wise Words Wednesday

“If I fail, I will fail on my own terms.” Be courageous. Take risks. Never be defeated. Read this article.[...]

The Future of Flying

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The LCBO Rebrand

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US Currency Redesigned

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Feed Your Creativity!

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Nixie: The Hands-Free-Photo-Taking-Experience

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3D Printing: A look into the near future.

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Busy Designs vs. Flat Designs

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Have You Ever Wanted to Meet Your Future Self?

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How to Say Hello, Again

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Double Lives? No Problem. There’s a business card for that.

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The History of Type

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128 years of Coca-Cola History in 2 Minutes

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Origin Story

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Do you believe in magic?

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Click here if it’s Friday

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You’re Just My Type

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The Apple Perspective

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The Agency Matchmaker

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2014 Logo Design Trends

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Finally, new Alberta plate designs!

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Facebook’s Goodfellas Moment

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Beautiful Sand Photography

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Unique insight into Instagram’s Social Media Marketing

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Welcome to the year 2000, Google removes underlined links from sites.

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Best Typography of 2013

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Printing is Not Dead

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Famous brand logos recreated with honest slogans.

Too funny not to share, check it out. Branding at its best.[...]

Solving problems around the world using design.

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Brands Need to Know Their Purpose and What They Aspire to Be

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We love Nespresso, and it just got better.

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New brand identity slogan released for Milk.

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The Power of Packaging

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The magic of brand evolution.

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