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Interview: Rijan Hamidovic from Sydney

Interview: Rijan Hamidovic from Sydney

Kevin Bradford - Friday, September 25, 2015

Drawing and making art since he was a child, Sydney based designer, Rijan Hamidovic, from Marrickville is a photoshop pro with a cheeky streak. He's built a successful as a logo designer on DesignCrowd and in this interview, we discuss the influence of his creative childhood on his design practice, the importance of mentoring and chilling out to creative development. Read more

Famous Celebrities from the Past (from Elvis to Marilyn Monroe) in Modern Brand Ad Campaigns (FUNNY)

Famous Celebrities from the Past (from Elvis to Marilyn Monroe) in Modern Brand Ad Campaigns (FUNNY)

Jane Murray - Friday, September 25, 2015

Celebrities have a way of staying in our hearts and minds long after their deaths, often having made huge impacts on our values, tastes and perception of the world. In a rush of nostalgia, we asked our photoshop designers to show us a world in which icons we love and miss are still around, in one of the most common settings to see a contemporary star – a sponsored ad campaign. Read more

5 Alternative Logo Ideas for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

5 Alternative Logo Ideas for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Divya Abe - Thursday, September 24, 2015

The official logo for the Tokyo Olympic Games was scrapped earlier this month after allegations of plagiarism. DesignCrowd designers came up with more than 200 alternatives in just 24 hours, with some of our favorites showcased here! We also review why they work so well. Read more

5 Tips to Go From a Winning Idea to a Successful Business

5 Tips to Go From a Winning Idea to a Successful Business

DesignCrowd - Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The internet and our ever-increasing access to technology have fundamentally changed so much about day-to-day life. But it's the dramatic increase in our ability to share and validate ideas that has brought the biggest changes for those seeking to start businesses. Adam Arbolino, co-founder and CTO of DesignCrowd, shares a few tips on how to road-test your idea to ensure it stands up to the harsh realities of business. Read more

4 Essential Apps for Marketing Your Startup

4 Essential Apps for Marketing Your Startup

Jane Murray - Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Apps have created previously unknown convenience in most areas of our lives, and naturally business marketing is no exception. In a world of instant feedback, your online presence and customer engagement is crucial to a good reputation. So take a look at these apps to help you simplify your marketing and boost your business! Read more

DesignCrowd named as a 2015 Red Herring Top 100 Asia

DesignCrowd named as a 2015 Red Herring Top 100 Asia

Kevin Bradford - Tuesday, September 22, 2015

DesignCrowd, the Sydney based design crowdsourcing platform, has been announced as a 2015 Red Herring Top 100 company in the Asia region. Read more

Heroes and Villains Endorsing Famous Products

Heroes and Villains Endorsing Famous Products

Jane Murray - Monday, September 21, 2015

Superheroes have some serious audience pull right now, so it would make sense for companies to want them for their ad campaigns. If you're interested to see just what it might look like if Darth Vader endorsed McDonalds, The Joker long-lasting lipstick, or Wolverine a portable barbecue, check out this fun contest! Read more

5 Best Craft Beer Designs in Celebration of Oktoberfest

5 Best Craft Beer Designs in Celebration of Oktoberfest

Divya Abe - Friday, September 18, 2015

Hurrah! Oktoberfest is nearly upon us, bringing with it drunken escapades, amazing food, and most importantly, lots of German beer. What better way to celebrate than with a round-up of our favorite craft beer logos on the market right now? Read more

Designer Interview: Bryan Michael C. Amongo aka Waytfung

Designer Interview: Bryan Michael C. Amongo aka Waytfung

Jo Sabin - Thursday, September 17, 2015

Family is at the heart of everything Philippines based designer Bryan Michael C. Amongo does. In this interview with DesignCrowd, he explains his motivations, his hobbies, and the reason behind his profile name. Read more

Four Things to Consider Before Expanding Your Products or Services

Four Things to Consider Before Expanding Your Products or Services

Jane Murray - Thursday, September 17, 2015

Knowing how and when to expand your business can be the difference between achieving great success and triggering a financial crisis. To make sure your business expansion doesn't end in disaster, we've rounded up 4 questions to ask yourself before taking the plunge. Read more

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