logo design
Burger King has just launched an overhaul of the fast food chain’s visual identity. The new logo is almost identical to their 1969 and 1994 logo designs with accompanying packaging and store signage that harken back to the 1970’s. To the days of fonts named Balloon, Hot Dog and Pump. Of colors like burnt orange and golden ochre. We are loving the new groovy look however we can’t help but wonder how it’s going to age. What do you think? Read more
The Anti-Trump symbol by Austin-based artist Mike Mitchell that takes the number 45 (Donald Trump is the United States’ 45th President) and renders it as a distorted Swastika behind the international “No” symbol, has become a rallying cry for protesters everywhere. Read more
When it comes to the things that interest me, I’ve turned to those sites, curators and magazines I feel are the best arbiters of taste for each category – be it products, experiences or services. Take a look at these experts’ picks from such categories as art, architecture, cars, interior design, photography, logo design, packaging, books, podcasts, video games, fashion, food, drink, music, gadgets, travel, websites, television, mobile apps, movies, videos and more for the best of 2016 in everything. Read more
Yep, it’s been 25 years since SEGA introduced Sonic the Hedgehog. The icon blue blur has become one of the most enduring video game and mascots of all time. Check out the evolution of the mascot as he evolves from an 8-bit character in 1991 to the three-dimensional computer generated character he is today. Read more
The redesign of the logo for The Met is yet another uninspiring piece of work from Wolff Olins. I’m rarely so disappointed in a logo design that I actually blog about it, yet this is the third time I’ve felt compelled to write negatively about the logo designs from this firm. Read more
Yesterday Google revealed a new logo. The 6th since 1998. Did you notice? Most people will see the new, redesigned Google logo and not even realize they are looking at a new logo. Of course, the fact that it’s now animated in most instances, will be hard to miss. But still, very few will notice – or even care. Read more
The sleek-looking patent pending Aura Water Pipe designed by Mauricio Romano along with his team: Tai Geng, Paul Kalousek and Jordan Steranka was a runner up in the Consumer Products category of this year’s Core 77 Design Awards. Read more
This is what happens when an architect and a designer create a popsicle. You get something whose design exemplifies good taste and that actually tastes good. At least that is the case with Nuna. A beautiful array of exotic flavored ice pops, comprised of natural ingredients, with equally tasty branding and design. Read more