Design Matters
Creative ideas, practical tips and insider info — the Superside blog helps your team get great design done at scale.
Is Hiring an In-House Designer a Good Choice?
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.
Design Marketplaces: Do You Get What You Pay for?
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.
Political Cartoons Analysis: A Brief History
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.
30 Design Disasters That Will Make You Cringe
7 min read
From horrifying hedgehog teeth to unintentionally dirty designs, these design disasters range from hilarious to downright creepy.
99designs Contests: Process, Pros and Cons and How to Win
11 min read
We went undercover as Velocity Consulting to assess whether entering a 99designs contest is worth the money, time and effort.
Cave Paintings to PowerPoint: The Evolution of Presentations
9 min read
The importance of presentations in business is undisputed. Discover how this powerful communication tool has transformed from the 1950s to today.
The Evolution of Taylor Swift Album Cover Design
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.
Examples of Artists Inspiring You to Save the Environment
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.
The Design Evolution of the Pokémon Franchise (1996 - 2020)
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!”
The Evolution of Fashion Magazine Cover Designs
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.
20+ of the Coolest Packaging Designs
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!
Top 15 House and EDM Music Festival Brand Identity Examples
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!
Trends in Location Branding & Places that Do it Best
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.
20+ Marvel Posters with the Best Design
13 min read
We’ve compiled 20 Marvel posters that have awesome designs. We also outline exactly why these posters stand out!
Brands of Thrones: A Blog of Ice and Fire
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.
15 Creative Tools for Book Cover Design
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.
50 Examples of the Best Book Covers 2019
16 min read
Book design is critical to the success of a book. We’ve compiled more than 50 of the best book covers 2019 to predict future top trends!
35+ of the Best Marketing Design Tools
20 min read
Check out our list of the top 35+ marketing design tools that are user-friendly, creative, and work wonders for non-designers.
10 Things You Can Learn from These Famous Brand Style Guides
9 min read
Let’s take a look at 10 current branding trends and brands that are pulling them off well.
10 Tips to Increase Social Media Engagement
11 min read
We’ve put together ten research-backed tips on how to get the most out of your social media channels.