Design Matters

Haley Grant

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12 min read

Is a company always as green as it claims? From H&M to Adobe, discover the best and the worst of sustainable branding in an era defined by climate change.

Haley Grant

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6 min read

We all know the importance of user empathy. But what about design empathy? Unlock the secret to successful designer-client relationships with empathetic design!

Simon Constantine

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6 min read

In this post we cove why design on demand beats the traditional design agency model for marketing and business teams.

Simon Constantine

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6 min read

Every company needs design, but recruiting a full-time designer could cost you more than you think. Find out if hiring an internal designer is the right choice.

Haley Grant

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9 min read

This guide will help both clients and designers better understand what the different design styles are and what characteristics define them.

Simon Constantine

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11 min read

Design marketplaces are popping up everywhere, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? There's a better way to solve your design outsourcing needs.

Haley Grant

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11 min read

Political cartooning is an effective communication tool that has stood the test of time. Learn about its history and origins in this political cartoon analysis.

Sarah Pendleton-Moorhead

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7 min read

From horrifying hedgehog teeth to unintentionally dirty designs, these design disasters range from hilarious to downright creepy.

Alisha Sackett

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11 min read

We went undercover as Velocity Consulting to assess whether entering a 99designs contest is worth the money, time and effort.

Haley Grant

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9 min read

The importance of presentations in business is undisputed. Discover how this powerful communication tool has transformed from the 1950s to today.

Haley Grant

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10 min read

Discover the evolution of Taylor Swift album cover design, and how they are symbolic of her metamorphosis from a young country signer to a mega pop icon.

Sarah Pendleton-Moorhead

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9 min read

Artists and designers around the world have joined hands to spread awareness about the environmental challenges we are facing together as a species.

Haley Grant

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10 min read

Check out the graphic design evolution behind the world’s largest media franchise, Pokémon, that has sparked generations to “go catch ’em all!”

Haley Grant

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12 min read

Fashion magazine covers convey a historical timeline of cultural movements. Explore the cover design behind some of the world’s most iconic publications.

Team Superside

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9 min read

The secret to effective product packaging? Talented and experienced designers who understand what packages and labels must include. See these 21+ examples!

Team Superside

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14 min read

From attracting more customers, to making a lasting impact, having a powerful music festival brand identity is the key to success. We've got 15 examples!

Team Superside

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11 min read

Location branding brings together a place’s offerings, the experience of visiting it, and the locals’ perception of it under the same umbrella. Learn more.

Team Superside

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13 min read

We’ve compiled 20 Marvel posters that have awesome designs. We also outline exactly why these posters stand out!

Team Superside

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13 min read

We decided to take a look at the design and branding of the Great Houses of Westeros from Game of Thrones. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Team Superside

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6 min read

With the rise of e-books and e-readers, book cover design is more important than ever. We compiled a list of 15 tools that can help you DIY your own cover.