“A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy certain criteria, not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could possibly detract from it.”

Dieter Rams

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Paper puppet invites

Lovely inspiration – and so simple! A great leaflet design for a childrens’ playschool chain in India…

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Top 20 of the best honest logos

These re-designed logos are splendid! Each one is instantly recognisable

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Brand Memory Game

“…a new game about the knowledge of brands is being released this year.

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Whatever your business or audience, always look the part…

. . . and that can mean everything from choosing your clothes to fit the occasion to selecting the right website design.

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A look at trends in logo redesign

An interesting look at the latest logo design trends and why companies update their logos from 3D, Simple, and Colourful. Original post from creativematch:

Brands need appropriate and trendy logos to stand out in the market and attract a growing body of consumers. So by keeping a fresh and innovative image, brands are not only trying to maintain loyalists’ attention but are also looking to win over new customers. To do this, some brands make dramatic changes to their image, while others just make slight adjustments and try to maintain a consistent look.

 

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I Will Never Lego

I Will Never Lego by ilovedoodle

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Crazy bull

I’m starting to collect toy bulls and this one I found when on vacation in Barcelona…!

20 top tips for designing effective brand guidelines

Very good how-to guide for brand guideline designers from those London-based guys at Saachi & Saachi.

Creative Infographics

How would you like your graphic design Infographic?

A witty, tongue-in-cheek infographic. Very honest and upfront! ( Originally found here)