Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

Should You Get A New Logo Or Revamp An Existing Design?

Jessica Walrack - Thursday, September 1, 2016

DesignCrowd looks into what factors are important to consider when deciding whether a new logo or revamped one is better for your business. Read more

20 Medical Marijuana Logo Designs and Why Cannabis Companies Need to be Aware of Branding

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, August 24, 2016

A lot of marijuana growers are coming out of the woodwork and making a legitimate business out of the cannabis growing process, and they all need branding. Read more

Subway Launches New Logo Design

Kevin Bradford - Tuesday, August 23, 2016

A year after first announcing they planned to redefine their identity following a series of less than favorable headlines, Subway bosses this month launched a "powerful new symbol" for the fast-food service Read more

Michael Phelps Dishes Out His Death Stare To Cute Things

Kevin Bradford - Friday, August 19, 2016

The image of a hooded, angry looking Michael Phelps was too good an opportunity for our creative community here at DesignCrowd to pass up. Read more

20 Out-Of-Bounds Photo Effect Examples That Really Pop From The Page

Kevin Bradford - Friday, August 5, 2016

A classic out-of-bounds photo effect continues to deliver in terms of interest and engagement. Scroll down to see some of the most engaging and in-your-face images from our galleries. Read more

20 Effective And Engaging Monogram Logo Designs

Kevin Bradford - Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The great advantage of a monogram logo is it doesn't rely on just color to make the company stand out, it's the shape that makes it unique. So even if it is in color, or presented in a monochromatic form, the company will still be known to customers. Read more

Master The Qualities of Effective Beautiful Design

Carmela Rodrigo - Monday, August 1, 2016

If a designer's goal is to deliver an aesthetically pleasing, clean design that retains the viewer's attention, every designer must know (and master) the Elements and Principles of Design. Quoting design heroes, Eric Carle and Paul Rand, design consultant, Carmela Rodriga, reveals the secrets to creating effective and beautiful designs. Read more

40 Crowd Pleasing Music Logo Designs

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, July 30, 2016

Musicians are defined as much by their brand and appearance as by the music they create. A crucial part of that branding is the logo. Just as with any business logo, the design needs to represent who the artist or performer is, capture their personality, and be memorable for the audience. Read more

Don’t Be Deceived - Creative Examples Of Pareidolia On Horses, Rocks, And Bananas

Kevin Bradford - Friday, July 29, 2016

So you know when you see faces on random objects? You know, like anything from smiling faces on flowers to visions of Jesus Christ on toast. Well apparently, that's got a name. Yeah, it's called Pareidolia and here are some creative examples. Read more

10 Ways Your Website Can Make More Sales

Jessica Walrack - Thursday, July 28, 2016

Is your website optimized for closing sales? Here are ten ideas you can apply to your website which have helped others increase sales. Read more

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