Design is more than graphic content. It is the interplay of images and words, or the convergence of a message’s contents with its method of delivery.
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Silicon Valley: Pied Piper’s Logo Is A Story Arc
A good logo identifies a business. A great logo tells you their story. As a series, Silicon Valley is a wicked satire of tech culture. As a story, the fictional company Pied Piper’s trajectory informs their brand.
Jony Ive And Apple’s “Beatles Era”
Chief Design Officer, Jony Ive, leaves Apple after nearly three decades with the company. I review his tenure after Steve Jobs’ return in the late-90’s, as well as five of his greatest production designs.
Photoshop Like An Action Hero! Here’s How To Turn Photos Into A Comic Strip
A step-by-step deconstruction of techniques used to turn photographic images into a comic strip, using only filters and adjustment layers. This emulates an ink on gouache illustration style on newsprint.