Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

Design Contest Tips - The 5 Keys to Running a Successful Design Contest

DesignCrowd - Thursday, February 4, 2016

Discover how to get more entries for your design contest and get the most creativity from graphic designers. The 5 Keys to Running a Successful Design Contest Read more

41 Of The World's Most Successful Brands Use A Single Color In Their Famous Logo Design

Jane Murray - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Of 2015's most successful brands, the vast majority preferred to keep their logo color choice simple, using only one or two shades. A logo in just one color can help maintain a simple, upmarket look and single-purpose vibe. Choosing which color to pin your hopes and dreams on can be tricky. See what world-leading brands do! Read more

Five Essential Items For A Designer To Carry In Their Backpack

Josh Borja - Tuesday, February 2, 2016

For each designer, different ways of working means totally different ways of creating. This begs the question, what does a designer need to carry out their trade? Are there staple items for everyone or specifics for each specialty? Read more

20 Blue and Pink Logos Inspired by Pantone Color of the Year 2016 - Rose Quartz and Serenity

Jane Murray - Monday, February 1, 2016

Pink and blue are traditionally seen as strongly separated colors. Pantone turned this idea on its head by announcing a two-toned color of the year 2016, consisting of a blend of the soft pink Rose Quartz and light blue Serenity. Here are 20 logos that highlight the possibilities available through combining these two shades. Read more

18 Black Logos From The World's Top 100 Companies

Jane Murray - Saturday, January 30, 2016

When analyzing the world's 100 top-earning companies of 2015, we found strong color choices to be among the most defining features of their logos. 18% of the logos we looked at chose to represent themselves in black, a versatile and modern look that can represent the most exclusive jewelry and latest tech innovation or work with hip sporting and music brands. Read more

If Famous Political Figures Took Starring Roles In Hollywood Movies

Kevin Bradford - Friday, January 29, 2016

Politics is a particularly volatile career choice. One minute you can be running the country, the next you're either stabbed in the back by colleagues or cast out by the voting public. But what if political figures shifted away from the political arena completely, and into the spotlight of Hollywood stardom? Read more

The Top Web Design Trends Set To Dominate 2016

Divya Abe - Thursday, January 28, 2016

With 2016 in full swing, now's a great time to look at what the coming months may have in store for us in terms of trends. There's always lots happening in web design, so ignoring the latest developments is perilous if you hope to be a successful designer. The good news is technological advancements don't just make things prettier, they also make things a whole lot easier. And who doesn't like that? Read more

Minimalist Illustration Designs that Demonstrate Less is More

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, January 27, 2016

There is often a lot of elegance in simplicity, and that is certainly the case with illustrations. For guidance on how to deliver on 'less is more', check out this beautiful, minimalist, design, along with logo examples from DesignCrowd. Read more

20 Amazing True Blue Australian Themed Logos to Celebrate Australia Day

Jane Murray - Tuesday, January 26, 2016

There's much to be celebrated about the glorious land Down Under. Lucky then we have a little thing called Australia Day. We've decided to leave the celebrating of history, politics, and cold beer in the hands of others, and focus on our attention on what we know best – design! Here are 20 amazing Aussie-inspired logos. Read more

35 Sophisticated Logotypes From The World's Biggest Brands

Jane Murray - Monday, January 25, 2016

To pull off a pure logotype, where your brand is reflected by nothing but its name, you usually need a bit of recognition under your belt. But even if you're just starting out, there are benefits to a type-based logo. They're clean, sophisticated, and ultra-modern. They put your brand name front and center, right where it should be. Read more

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