The day’s best and most important design- and design business-focused articles, tutorials, and resources hand-picked by Pariah Burke.
- I’m off to buy ice cream in support. Ben & Jerry’s Support #BlackLivesMatter; Boycott Ensues
Ben & Jerry’s declared their support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Wednesday, telling customers that to be silent on the issues that black people face is to be complicit in their oppression.
- Flat Design VS. Skeuomorphism [Infographic]
“It’s easy to get wrapped up in a trend and choose the option you think is most popular. But do you really know the drawbacks as well as the benefits of flat design? How about skeuomorphism?
We’ve put together this fun infographic to help you work out the best option for your project.” - The Importance & Impact of Color
“Josef Albers was an accomplished designer, typographer, photographer, painter and color theorist, who’s best known for revolutionizing the application of color. He created the ultimate learning tool with his book, Interaction of Color, first published in 1963. With lessons in color theory alongside practical exercises, Albers encourages you not only to read, but actively experiment with colors to fine tune your ability and perception. Help develop your eye for color, and the sense for color relationships with this resource, now available as a stunning iPad app, as reported by Gizmodo.
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- Logo Thief – A Website that Curates Plagiarized Logo Design Cases
“The people behind Logo Thief, a website recently launched to name and shame the logo thieves want to stop this illegal acts. The blog keep track and documents various cases of logo design plagiarism and name people who rip-off the designs of o…
- 10 sketching tips for beginners |
- IFTTT Hits The Mainstream: It’s Not Just For Geeks Anymore
- You Were Born to Sell: Dismantling the Myths of Self-Promotion
“Working hard at making something isn’t a guarantee of success. In fact, when you ship your project or work, your job has only just begun.”
- What’s lost when telephone calls disappear.
- 15 observational drawing tips |
- Coding is not ‘fun’, it’s technically and ethically complex
- Workflow Tips For Web Designers & Frontend Developers
- 50 Illustrator Tutorials That Will Leave You Looking Like A Pro
“This round-up brings you a selection of great Illustrator tutorials starting with the basics and ending with advanced projects. All the information you need to get to grips with this powerful software.”
- Why Companies Are Terrible At Spotting Creative Ideas
“COGNITIVE BIASES CAN KEEP US FROM ASSESSING CREATIVITY WITH A CLEAR MIND. HERE’S HOW TO GET AROUND THEM.”
- Create a Quick and Easy 3D Type Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Clean and modern 3D type is a cool effect, and it’s surprisingly quick and easy to create. With the combination of Photoshop and Illustrator, this effect is canTags: vector design
- The Ultimate Guide to Web Content Accessibility
- How to photograph food: 10 pro tips |
- The One Thing That Truly Motivates Creative Talent–And How To Foster It
“Intrinsic motivation is the mojo that breathes life into curiosity and lifelong learning, into building new and better skills, into making individually defined talent level bloom into something of value to the whole. It pushes us to go beyond …
- How to Interview As An Introvert: 4 Powerful Strategies
- Six Steps For Defusing Office Conflicts