Category: small business

Image via LEGO   Prepare to embark on an intergalactic journey over the holiday season as LEGO’s Star Wars advent calendar makes its highly-anticipated return. This year’s edition pays homage to Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.   The release of this calendar also […]

September 21, 2023

Photo 246538443© Rafael Henrique| Dreamstime.com   Neuralink, the brainchild of tech mogul Elon Musk, is on the cusp of its inaugural clinical human trials, which could bring about a new era of human-machine interaction.   The trial, known as the PRIME study, sets its sights on individuals afflicted with quadriplegia—paralysis affecting all four limbs. This […]

September 21, 2023

Image via Jeep/Stellantis    Jeep aficionados, brace yourselves for the 2024 Gladiator—a sturdy, versatile pickup truck that’s undergone a transformation inspired by its Wrangler sibling. Jeep has introduced an array of enhancements that can take you on all of your off-road adventures.   Among the highlights are the revamped Rubicon and Mojave trims, now supplemented […]

September 21, 2023

Image via Yuliyuri.studio   It’s human instinct to pause when you spot something beautiful—everyone stops scrolling when they come across a photo of a thoughtfully-designed room on Instagram or Pinterest. If you’d like to provoke similar reactions with your artwork, a striking backdrop will help. Add a few time-relevant details and you’ll certainly catch your […]

September 21, 2023

Image via MSCHF   MSCHF and Reebok have stepped onto the court together to resurrect the iconic Pump technology with the Pump Omni Zone IX sneaker. This creative partnership pays homage to Dee Brown’s legendary 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where he first wowed the world with the Pump.   For those unfamiliar, the Pump […]

September 21, 2023

What do you see when reviewing your portfolio? Maybe it brings back memories of a challenge you faced or a difficult client. Perhaps you cringe at the sight of a dated look or extinct technology. I hear you. My career has had its share of hits and misses. I’ve felt embarrassed when looking through my […]

September 21, 2023

All creative professionals can benefit from having an online portfolio. They’re great for attracting new clients. And they can even provide a trip down memory lane. It’s a chance to see how far you’ve come. But it’s possible to obsess over a portfolio a little too much. For example, sometimes we add features just because […]

September 21, 2023

Adding blur effects is a surefire way to make a surrounding design element stand out. For example, adding a bit of haziness to a background photo will draw attention to the layered text on top. Crafting this look used to require photo editing software. But that’s no longer the case. You can add stunning blur […]

September 21, 2023

The corporate workplace as we know it has devolved into a ruthless environment, where working round-the-clock, unrealistic expectations, and overall bad…

September 21, 2023

Nothing upgrades your designs like selecting the right font. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of using the same typeface over and over, so every month, we publish this roundup to freshen up your font menu.

September 21, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Heritage Auctions   The New Yorker has, for over a century, kept readers on their toes for its next cartoon. But no other illustration has struck a chord throughout generations like Peter Steiner’s 1993 Cyberdog. Now, the panel—the most reprinted cartoon in the history of […]

September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023

Video screenshot via Museum of Modern Art   The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is currently hosting an extraordinary exhibition featuring renowned artist Ed Ruscha’s captivating creation, the Chocolate Room. As part of the broader showcase titled Now Then, this immersive artwork is wallpapered in the confection, serving as a sensory delight for visitors.   […]

September 17, 2023

When you hire graphic designers to create your company’s logo, what do you expect? Professional designs, culturally sensitive icons, creativity, and originality don’t sound like too big an ask. Unfortunately, these brands got more than they bargained for.

September 17, 2023

Image via Cruise Cruise is wheeling into more accessible lanes, not long after it got the go-ahead to bring 24/7 driverless taxis to San Francisco. ‘Wav’ (pronounced “wave”) is the “world’s first purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible, self-driving vehicle,” according to the General Motors-owned company, which presented a working prototype of the model at its San Francisco headquarters […]

September 16, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Nespresso Nespresso has a new pick-me-up for the environment, and it’s a paper-based coffee pod that can break down in your own home. The Paper Collection may look like your typical coffee capsules, but they’re far from ordinary. 82% of their construction comes from […]

September 16, 2023

Image via Ghibli Park Studio Ghibli and Toyota are shuttling a dose of My Neighbor Totoro’s magic into this world. Real-life Catbuses are now a thing, and by the early part of next year, five of them will be put to work. First announced in February, the functional Catbus for Ghibli Park was finally previewed […]

September 16, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article]   Image via LifeSpan Fitness / Kickstarter   In January, Acer unveiled a concept that paired a stationary bike with an office desk, allowing employees to work out their bodies while attending meetings, calculating spreadsheets, and more. Now, LifeSpan Fitness is introducing a similar gadget, the […]

September 16, 2023

  As one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world, the A’ Design Award & Competition recognizes and uplifts some of the very best in creativity and innovation above a sea of ideas that stay within a mold. Don’t be intimidated by the word “prestigious,” though—the international prize welcomes works from brands and […]

September 16, 2023

Image via The Berry Nike is the next to kick up attention with larger-than-life objects seemingly interacting with the real world, running in the same playing field as L’Oréal Paris’ giant lipstick that literally paints the town red and Maybelline New York’s train-beautifying mascara.   In this sports edition to the CGI bandwagon, Nike and […]

September 16, 2023