We know the Olympics is all about which countries are competing in which events, and which country’s team won gold for gymnastics, but the most exciting part for us as designers is the branding and logo applications. That’s why we’ve compiled all the logos from each city bidding to host the 2020 Olympics, the good, the bad… and the downright… Read more »
If you’ve been following our recent posts on the color orange and how it is applied to logo design and website usability, surely, by now, you are aware that orange is a festive and vibrant way to highlight your designs. Well, here are a few examples of how some of the biggest names in modern graphic design have implemented various… Read more »
Orange has been such a trendy color recently, so it’s no surprise that it has gained popularity in web design. According to color theory, orange is associated with energy and optimism, making it the perfect color to communicate a creative idea or sell a unique product. Despite the color’s warm aesthetic appeal, websites need to be more than just visually… Read more »
Now that you’ve got a taste of all things red, the next color on the spectrum is orange. This color has been everywhere recently, and Pantone even named Tangerine Tango (17-1463) the Color of the Year for 2012! The citrus hue is cheery enough to beat away the winter blues, and it feels right at home in the summer heat…. Read more »
The holiday spirit is definitely in the air! As you wrap up (pun intended) your holiday shopping adventures, have you given any consideration to the presentation of your presents? Sure, you could pick up your standard “Merry Santa and Snowflakes” paper for $0.99 a roll, but why not impress your loved ones with some creative wrappings? Here are some ideas… Read more »
So we’ve discussed the basics of color theory as it relates to the color red, and we showed you red logos and websites. But how does red fit in with regards to the rest of the design world, such as packaging and printed pieces? How can different shades of the same color communicate such a multitude of meanings?… Read more »
Why do so many people abandon their online shopping carts? From a user’s perspective, it might just be the online equivalent of comparison shopping. Retailers should pay attention to the fact that poor e-commerce usability dictates a poor shopping experience, which can quickly scare your customers away. So without further ado, here are the last six holiday shopping tips for… Read more »
Cyber Monday falls on November 28th, the week after Thanksgiving. Every year more people are beginning their shopping season online by taking advantage of Cyber Monday’s online-only deals. As shown above, Americans spent a whopping $32.6 billion dollars online last November and December, up 12% from the year before. With all of these consumers doing their holiday shopping over the… Read more »
Sometimes it takes a trip to the unexpected to find out the meaning of instruction-overload…. Read more »
Red can be associated with passion, adventure, and violence, which explains why many of the following websites chose to feature it in their color palette. But is color alone enough to convey your message and create a site that’s easy to navigate? Let’s take a look at some red websites and see whether or not their use of color affects their usability…. Read more »
