Design Matters

Haley Grant|

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|

7 min read

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

Alisha Sackett|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

13 min read

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

Team Superside|

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|

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.

Team Superside|

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!

Team Superside|

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.

Team Superside|

9 min read

Let’s take a look at 10 current branding trends and brands that are pulling them off well.

Sarah Pendleton-Moorhead|

11 min read

We’ve put together ten research-backed tips on how to get the most out of your social media channels.

Team Superside|

8 min read

Good banner ads catch the eye without being overwhelming and can drive enormous amounts of traffic. Check out the ten tips for good banner designs.

Team Superside|

9 min read

We’ve compiled a list of 30+ of the best free online graphic design tests and tools to help measure your design skills.