Logo design – what you need to know [Part II]

11.01.2011, 9:58

logo types

Welcome to the second part of our logo design series. In the first part about logo design we explained what a logo is in general, where it comes from and differences there are. In our second part we will elaborate on this by explaining the different logo types and their characteristics. Enjoy!

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Logo design – what you need to know [Part I]

04.01.2011, 10:52

general terms and concepts

In the first part we explain general terms and concepts. The second part will be about different logo types, while the third part tells you more about designing a logo and the basic elements. The last part will continue with the arrangement of different elements, how type works in logo design and with what a logo needs to be successful.

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30 best free fonts 2010

28.12.2010, 9:59

collection of free fonts

2010 has been a busy and eventful year for many graphic- and web designers. There were dozens of useful tutorials and articles, textures and actions, portfolios and galleries to marvel at.

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The 10 best iPhone videos

09.12.2010, 10:44

The 10 best iPhone videos

It’s not too long ago when people were in awe of a simple but nevertheless revolutionary camera in a phone. The first pictures taken with these early specimens were really crappy and were nowhere close to competing with normal cameras. That has changed lately. Megapixels were increased and sensors improved. A growing number of people rely only on camera phones for their holiday shots and are satisfied with the results.

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Custom calendars for your clients

18.11.2010, 16:56

Custom calendars for your clients

Calendars are a very popular gift for Christmas. Especially companies and agencies use them as a token of appreciation for loyal clients. If design and visuals are appealing enough they may provide a beautiful eyecatcher in your client’s office or even in their very homes.

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30 current Adobe Illustrator highlights

16.11.2010, 8:38

fire up your imagination

That Adobe Illustrator is a perfect tool to create cartoon characters becomes quite obvious looking at this collection. You see rabbits and robots, pirates and hamsters, but also more complex characters. Info graphics are, of course, another big topic. The same is true for product packaging, icons and lettering. The results you can achieve with Adobe Illustrator are manifold.

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Free gift wrap designs for download

12.11.2010, 15:40

designs for download

In addition to our gift wrap tutorial yesterday we now also provide you with some gift wrap designs for download. They were created exclusively for you by our brand new design elf Eva. Due to the upcoming Christmas season they mostly fit this theme. But we also have something for elk fans.

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[Tutorial & Competiton] Your own gift wrap paper

11.11.2010, 16:30

Christmas and suddenly Santa’s knocking on your door

It’s the same routine every year. You think it’s oh so long until Christmas and suddenly Santa’s knocking on your door. Feel free to admit it: You again promised yourself to prepare some creative and personalized presents for the loved ones but still have no idea whatsoever. Well, we wouldn’t be our usual selves if we wouldn’t gladly help you in this precarious situation.

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40 amazing digital artworks

08.11.2010, 11:38

creatures, vessels and architecture

These digital images were created using various 2D and 3D programs, sometimes even in combination. This way little pieces of digital art come to life, covering all kinds of topics: Mystic worlds and creatures, vessels and architecture.

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333 creative business cards

01.11.2010, 11:50

333 creative business cards

The business card traditionally is a small cardboard piece featuring information about the owner such as address, telephone and fax number or E-mail addresses. When two business people meet for the first time they often exchange their business cards to stay in touch.

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