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World Famous Landmarks Made Edible

Kevin Bradford - Friday, May 13, 2016

People love to travel to see some of the world’s most famous landmarks and experience unique cuisines. But what if iconic buildings and food were combined into one tasty spectacle? Check out these designs of edible tourist attractions. Read more

The Hierarchy of Text in Design: what is it & why is it important?

Jessica Walrack - Thursday, May 12, 2016

A hierarchy of text is important in a design as it allows the reader to understand the order of importance of the information at hand. With thought and consideration, a final design will look more polished and professional and will be more effective at engaging readers to actually read to the end. Read more

20 Dental Logos for Dental Clinics & Medical Centers

Kevin Bradford - Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Are you opening a dental clinic? Perhaps you're looking to update your dental practice branding? A professional dental logo is essential to help you connect with patients and engage your team. See 20 creative modern dental logos for inspiration. Read more

Big Brands In Famous Paintings

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 11, 2016

If famous painters were working today, we might reasonably expect that global brands like Apple, Adidas, Starbucks and their products would feature. Rembrandt's portrait painting enterprise would by now have afforded him a segway, Edward Hopper's cafe in 'NightHawks' would be a Starbucks and teenage Mona Lisa would stream music via a pair of Beats brand headphones. Check out the submissions! Read more

How To Get Designs You’ll Love

Jessica Walrack - Tuesday, May 10, 2016

When a business works with designers, they may not always love the first design they see. If a client is initially unsatisfied with the designs, they don't have to assume the project is a bust. There are plenty of steps that can be taken to fix the problem and get the best results for everyone. Read more

How To Determine A Design Budget For Your Business

Jessica Walrack - Monday, May 9, 2016

Any modern business is going to need design services. For many business owners, it can be hard to determine just how much of their budget should be going to design. To figure this out, a business owner needs to evaluate their circumstances and base their design budget on a few different points. Read more

15 Examples of Black and White Print Designs that Work

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, May 7, 2016

The partnership of black and white in design is an ideal match of opposites. The purity of white, coupled with the mystery of black, provides a balance on the eyes which can produce a powerful emotional response. It's no surprise then that using the two colors in print design is a popular choice for brands. Read more

50 Tea, Coffee, Juice, Beer and Wine Logo Designs To Drink In This National Beverage Day

Kevin Bradford - Friday, May 6, 2016

Time to kick back and sip on your favorite drink, for today is National Beverage Day. The annual celebration, which very much deserves a "cheers", invites everyone to enjoy any of the at least 19 beverage categories out there. And with every range of drinks comes a thirst for associated branding and drink logo designs.  Read more

Typical Problems With Client Proposals Presented To Designers

Jessica Walrack - Thursday, May 5, 2016

The use of online talent marketplaces and crowdsourcing has opened a world of opportunity for designers to 'meet' businesses that need designs. However, some issues can come up when design professionals and businesses work together through these channels. Here's how to avoid a poor project proposal. Read more

Mash-Up Of Star Wars Designs To Mark Star Wars Day

Kevin Bradford - Wednesday, May 4, 2016

It's the day when Star Wars fans of all ages and interests come out in, erm, force. May the fourth is arguably one of the smartest pun days on the calendar, and provides opportunity for light-sabre wielding celebrations the world over. So in tribute to the legends from a galaxy far far away this May 4, we have rounded up some of our best Star Wars related articles here on DesignCrowd. Read more

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