by John Steele | Mar 14, 2018 | 2018 Design Trends, Graphic Design, Uncategorized
Vintage isn’t anything new (obviously), but the trend remains strong in 2018. Though it may contradict the mainstream desire for minimalism—beautiful, finely crafted logos and illustrations are a timeless edition to any portfolio. Brands looking to achieve a top-shelf...
by John Steele | Mar 7, 2018 | 2018 Design Trends, Graphic Design
As a visual language, geometry has become a key element in modern art and design, it has magic qualities and grabs our attention with its unique visual nature. This book is an in-depth study of geometry and its applications in graphic design, full of excellent...
by John Steele | Mar 6, 2018 | 2018 Design Trends, Graphic Design
Flat design isn’t dying, but in 2018 it’s certainly having to learn to adapt to stay relevant. This new, so-called Flat 2.0 or semi-flat design, relies on adding nuance and depth to its prior ascetic identity. How is it doing that? By indulging in a few design taboos:...
by John Steele | Mar 6, 2018 | 2018 Design Trends, Graphic Design
It’s been 10 years since responsive design began to revolutionize the web, and since then it has become the industry standard. The rapid rise of mobile browsing (and an endless assortment of devices and screen sizes) has created critical usability issues for...
by John Steele | Mar 6, 2018 | 2018 Design Trends, Graphic Design
Duotones are traditionally created through a halftone printing process where one halftone is printed on top of another of a contrasting color, creating a two-toned image. This fundamental printing technique has found new life in digital media. Imaging software has...