CategoryGraphic Design

February 12, 2021 — Film credits, brand logos, posters… Saul Bass did it all, and the principles that informed his work are just as valuable now as they were 50 years ago. Read more…

October 30, 2020 — We’re taught to communicate with words. We write essays, prepare speeches, and take written notes. But words aren’t always the best option for conveying information and ideas. Sometimes the best way to tell stories is through thoughtfully crafted visuals, not long paragraphs of text. Read more…

August 18, 2020 — In this final article of the “Inspired Design Decisions” series, Andy explains how studying the work of Bradbury Thompson can teach you a number of things to help you create stunning designs for the web. Read more…

July 28, 2020 — Emmett McBain was a Black American graphic designer whose work had a remarkable impact on the representation of Black Americans in advertising. In this part of Andy’s series, he’ll explain how his work can inspire what we design for the web. Read more…

June 26, 2020 — In the tenth issue of Inspired Design Decisions, Andy Clarke will explain how Giovanni Pintori can inspire design for the web with his distinctive use of color and shape. Read more…

May 22, 2020 — Designing a logo is just as complex a task as building a website. Not only do you need to understand what goes into making a great logo, but you need the right tools to create it. Read more…

May 22, 2020 — In this ninth issue of Inspired Design Decisions, Andy Clarke will explain how studying the work of Max Huber — one of the less well known but most distinguished Swiss designers — will teach you how to turn mundane subjects into exciting visual communication. Read more…

April 13, 2020 — In this eighth issue of Inspired Design Decisions, Andy Clarke will explain how learning about American graphic designer and typographer Herb Lubalin has transformed his approach to typography on the web. Read more…

March 30, 2020 — A robust visual design language is the cornerstone of good design. Here’s how the team at Fantasy approached designing a mobile OS for Huawei. Read more…

March 23, 2020 — In this seventh instalment of Inspired Design Decisions, Andy Clarke will explore how American art director and graphic designer Otto Storch inspires his designs for the web. Read more…