Archives for October 2010
An end to graphic design list posts and roundups for graphic designers
Yes, I said it. Is it possible to end the graphic design list article format? Yes, but in a very particular way in very particular niches.
… [Read More]Gap’s new crowdsourced logo unveiled after rebranding fail
(UPDATE 10/12/2010: Gap has pulled their new logo and their crowdsourcing wunder-blunder attempt at damage control. Nonetheless, I hope my contribution of humorous satire for this sad episode has some residual therapeutic value for all parties involved.) 🙂
Gap selected my crowdsource entry for their logo design contest! I won a Gap shopping spree for $20 (limited to the sale rack in the back) plus I get to put the new logo in my portfolio! Here goes:
The Number One Secret Skill of Graphic Designers
Many of you know of what secret skill I’m referring to. I’m talking about graphic designers who write great copy, but keep their writing chops hidden in plain sight. Why do they do this?