Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

50 Great Car Logo Designs

Jane Murray - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Cars are powerful icons in the imagination for most people, providing mental shortcuts to concepts as deep as freedom, adventure and safety. Using cars in logo design can also be a great way to evoke speed and convenience, making them pretty popular for more industries than you might imagine. Here are of the best car-themed logo designs out there. Read more

How To Design A Logo - Expert Designer Guide Part 5, Final Presentation Techniques

Josh Borja - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Though its the bulk of the work, creating impact with your logo isn't just about crafting a great design - it's about how you present it. After all, you are trying to win a design contest and first impressions count. Find out how to best showcase your entry to the client. Read more

4 Ways Your Website Might Be Hurting Your Business

Jane Murray - Monday, January 11, 2016

A good website is equally important – if not more important – as a good shop front. Modern business owners simply cannot afford to neglect their online presence. If you haven’t had a look at your website in a while, chances are an overhaul might be in order. But if you need more convincing, honestly evaluate your homepage against these 4 big no-no's. Trust us, if you're guilt of any of these, your bottom line is suffering. Read more

20 Out-of-this-World Logos from the Star Wars Universe

Jane Murray - Saturday, January 9, 2016

One of the greatest things about Star Wars (apart from BB-8) is the incredible attention to detail that permeates its entire universe. From the languages and cultures to the histories and clothes, everything has a reason. At DesignCrowd, we're particularly excited about the liberal application of great logo designs for different armies and factions as well as companies and family crests. Read more

Funny Stoner Sloth (from Stoner Sloth Ads) Photoshop Memes

Kevin Bradford - Friday, January 8, 2016

The emergence of #StonerSloth as part of the New South Wales state government's anti-marijuana campaign was met with equal measures of confusion and scorn when released late last year. Here at DesignCrowd, we thought we'd have some fun by asking our designers to imagine the agender creature in alternative settings. Read more

New Logo For BBC Three Illustrates The Difficulties Of Rebranding

Kevin Bradford - Thursday, January 7, 2016

Rebranding is never an easy task. There are many considerations when adjusting key design elements that are strongly associated with your business, such as logo, website, and colors. So when an institution like the BBC makes a play at changing part of its iconic branding, it was always likely to be open to heavy scrutiny. Read more

Rose Quartz and Serenity Colored Designs - Pantone's 2016 Colors of the Year

Divya Abe - Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Pantone nearly broke the design world by announcing not one, but two colors of the year for 2016, or more precisely one blend of two shades. Rose Quartz and Serenity will reign supreme in 2016, so get your color education in early and figure out all the amazing things you could be doing with this power couple. Read more

How To Design A Logo - Expert Designer Guide Part 4, Simplicity For Scalable Design

Josh Borja - Tuesday, January 5, 2016

You can certainly work intricacy into your logos, but at the end of the day they need to convey a message in a flash.If you can balance intricate design details with a clear, instantly recognizable message, your logo has done its job. Find out how to achieve that in this DesignCrowd guide. Read more

40 Excellent Egg Logos For Fresh Design Inspiration

DesignCrowd - Monday, January 4, 2016

Egg inspired logos show a highly concentrated symbolism behind the concepts. Every design expresses various particular meanings and characteristics. Eggs convey many themes that encapsulate birth and the life-cycle, through to statements of faith, prosperity, and wealth creation. Read more

Famous Festive Faces Given A Hipster Top Knot

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, January 2, 2016

With the holiday celebrations winding down, we wondered how a whole line-up of classic festive characters would look if they now found time to get to the hairdressers to ask for the a top knot cut. Read more

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