7 Design Tips From Graphic Design God Milton Glaser
We cannot talk about graphic design without talking about Milton Glaser. He is one of the most celebrated designers in America and around the world, best known for his iconic I <3 NY, the psychedelic Bob Dylan poster, and the Brooklyn Brewery logo. What makes Milton Glaser a celebrated artist is that he’s more than just a graphic designer, he’s […]
10 Golden Rules for Packaging Design
Packaging design is deceptive sometimes, especially for those new to product design. It seems so simple but there are so many considerations for a packaging design to work. Not only should the packaging be able to contain the items safely and securely, not only should the packaging be eco-friendly and easy to ship, not only […]
5 Famous Design Copyright Infringement Cases
BAIO VS JAY MAISEL Baio, a web developer, paid photographer Jay Maisel more than $32,000 settlement over a copyright infringement claim. The case stems over the cover art for the album Kind of Bloop, a chiptune remake of the Miles Davis classic, Kind of Blue. Yes, you got that right. 32k for this. Baio claims that by using […]
Five things any kind of artist should know
As an artist today, it’s getting easier and easier to reach a bigger audience. Just post your stuff on Etsy, put your trailer on Youtube, post your poster on Facebook, and you’re reaching your fans and getting new followers. However, there is just a slight disadvantage: There are just so many artists today. I know […]
8 Unique event invitations that everyone wants to receive
Whether you have a wedding, birthday bash, company event, or any occasion coming up, you’d want to give really cool invites not only to convince them to come but also to serve as a souvenir for their own keeping. There are so many ways to create party invitations other than the standard card. Make your […]
Conceptual t-shirt packaging designs (2015 Edition)
We’ve posted many t-shirt packaging designs before like this and this and noticed that a lot of you really love them. More than the design on the actual t-shirt, the t-shirt packaging says a lot about your brand, probably more than your actual tee. Y ou can put a plain tee inside a really kick-ass shirt packaging […]
12 Networking hacks for introvert artists
1. Be an expert at emphatic listening Introverts may not talk much but they’re the types of people that are good listeners. Play up with your strengths by developing your listening skills. This should come easy for you. You won’t be an annoying person to be with because you don’t talk much but make sure […]
How to use 3D pop-ups as creative marketing collaterals
3D Pop-ups literally grab our attention because they remind us of our childhood and they’re really fascinating works of art. They’re not just copy-pasted designs printed on paper and mass produced by thousands, they’re well thought-out from pre-production to assembly to packaging. You know each piece you’re holding is made with a lot of effort […]
Reasons Why You’re Not As Successful as You Should Be
YOU’RE NOT NETWORKING. Don’t roll your eyes now. We know you’re an artist and we know you’re not a fake but who says you should kiss ass when you’re networking? Networking simply means making good relationships with people. Although it helps that you hand out really awesome business cards at a party but good networking goes […]
Band Merch Tips From Band Merch Experts
MERCH TIPS FROM BRIAN “BT” TARANTO Brian Taranto has been rocking the merch industry since 1985. He launched Love Police, a company that has gone on to be a force of the merch industry. “With the onset of indie bands, trying to be a bit cooler and slacker with design or reference can work well… or bomb […]