Photo by Thomas Wolf The 25-foot-high, internally lit Las Vegas sign was designed by the late commercial artist Betty Willis (pictured below in 1998). Photo via Las Vegas News Bureau (LVNB) Betty started designing neon signs in the 1950s for Thomas Young’s YESCO and other sign makers. In 1952 she moved to Western Neon, a ..
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During my research for my recent inspiration showcase of majestic designs that feature illustrations of eagles, I found several examples of another animal that is commonly depicted in visual arts. The serpent is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols that represents a range of values across many cultures. In today’s inspiration showcase ..
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August 21, 2019John Boardley Within several decades of its invention in Europe, the printed or typographic book was already outselling handwritten or manuscript books. A very conservative estimate would be that 12 million books were produced from the publication of Gutenberg and Fust’s first printed Bible in about 1455 until the end of 1500. In ..
The eagle is commonly used as a symbol within coats of arms, sigils and historic heraldry. Perhaps the most prominent modern usage is its depiction as the emblem of the United States of America, appearing in various imagery to represent freedom, strength and patriotism. In today’s design inspiration showcase I present over 40 stunning designs ..
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Written by Steven Heller and Gail Anderson, The Logo Design Idea Book features 50 logos as examples of good ideas in the service of representation, reputation, and identification. Each logo is given a double-page spread, images on one side, text on the other. Many of the designs are well known, for brands such as LEGO, ..
31 July 2019Brooklyn, New York The Cybersecurity Visuals Workshop and Challenge hosted by OpenIDEO is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and designers to participate in brainstorming new ways to re-visualize cybersecurity perception by using visuals that are more appealing and friendly, unlike the dark and dreary images we’re used to seeing. “Many technologists don’t ..
July 27, 2019John Boardley Fashion is a global, multi-billion dollar industry. From haute couture to $5 tees, it is inescapable — at least for those of us who wear clothes, that is. It is supported and promoted by vast publishing enterprises of glossy magazines and books and million-dollar advertising budgets. And although, arguably, we might ..
Graphic design is exciting—it’s a fascinating thing to study, you’ll learn skills you never imagined and there’s endless possibilities of what you can do once you’ve graduated, from UX designer to a muralist. Though, like studying anything, deciding to study graphic design is a big decision to make! You might be at a crossroads, thinking about ..
