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Delicious Design
Have you ever been to the supermarket with only one item on your list but it took you an hour to buy it? The abundance of products available to us is overwhelming and paralyzing. We all know that...
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Hot bag o’ Joe
Coffee is one of those industries that battles abundance. And with so many great companies out there, many with delicious flavors and practicing social consciousness, how do we know which coffee to...
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Brooklyn Terroir
You may know that we just moved to Brooklyn, and as we have been getting to know our new neighborhood we became aware of how place can influence design. Terroir comes from the French word terre...
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Brooklyn the Brand, Redux
When last we mentioned the Brooklyn Brand, it was to highlight the visual clues local designers are using to reflect the terroir of this unique borough. Now, thanks to the New York Times, we can...
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It’s Not Just Rudolph’s Nose That’s Red
So we’ve discussed the basics of color theory as it relates to the color red, and we’ve shown you red logos and websites. But how does red fit in with regards to the rest of the design world, such as...
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Wrapping in a Winter Wonderland
The holiday spirit is definitely in the air! As you wrap up (pun intended) your holiday shopping adventures, have you given any consideration to the presentation of your presents? Sure, you could pick...
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Agents of Orange
If you’ve been following our recent posts on the color orange and how it is applied to logo design and website usability, surely, by now, you are aware that orange is a festive and vibrant way to...
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Green on Green: Package Design and Sustainability
While various political parties may deny the existence of global warming, eco-aware designs are a trend that appears to be here to stay. In a world where CO2 taxes and nuclear energy are as real as the...
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Out of The Blue: Suprising Shades of Design
Different shades of blue convey different meanings: dark neutral blues are professional and serious, teals and turquoises are refreshing, and pale blues are relaxing and soothing. Because of it’s...
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Designs Born In The Purple
So here it is, the last post in our series on color symbolism. We’ve had a great time sharing our findings on the meaning behind each hue as we’ve moved through the full spectrum. If you’ve followed...
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