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10 Brilliant Banner Ads Crowdsourced On DesignCrowd

10 Brilliant Banner Ads Crowdsourced On DesignCrowd

Jane Murray - Tuesday, March 22, 2016

There are few advertising choices as affordable and versatile as display advertising or banner ads. With just a few button clicks, you can reach your target audience anywhere, anytime. Reporting features and real-time click tracking help you get an accurate idea of how hard those marketing dollars work for you. And best of all, thousands of designers are just waiting to make your every advertising whim a reality in no time at all. Read more

Logos vs Icons ... What are the Differences Between Logos and Icons?

Logos vs Icons ... What are the Differences Between Logos and Icons?

DesignCrowd - Monday, March 21, 2016

At first glance, some may think there is not that much difference between a logo and an icon. After all, both are used to represent something. Most consider them one and the same.So under which category does your design project fall?Posting a project under the right category attracts the attention of the Read more

Who’s Top Of The Pecking Order? 20 Feathered-Lined Bird Logos To Mark Poultry Day

Who’s Top Of The Pecking Order? 20 Feathered-Lined Bird Logos To Mark Poultry Day

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, March 19, 2016

Traditionally, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, quail and pheasants have played a pivotal part in cultural celebrations around the world. So today's Poultry Day offers a chance to recognize those domestic birds raised for their meat and eggs, without which, our own celebrations may be a little less appetizing. Read more

Famous TV Characters Miscast In Roles On Alternative TV Shows

Famous TV Characters Miscast In Roles On Alternative TV Shows

Kevin Bradford - Friday, March 18, 2016

What if some of the most famous TV characters were to star in alternative shows? Well the creative community here at DesignCrowd used their Photoshop skills to play producer, and swap some of the stars in popular TV shows. Some are clearly improbable, while you can't help but feel others were oversights by the casting crew. Read more

Top Irish Themed Logo Designs To Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Top Irish Themed Logo Designs To Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Kevin Bradford - Thursday, March 17, 2016

Roll out the Green and Guinness - St Patrick's Day is upon us. The cultural and religious celebration marks the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. And for our small part, we thought we'd join the celebrations by showcasing some top logo designs from DesignCrowd and BrandCrowd that draw on Irish imagery. Read more

Beautiful Illustration to Highlight the Key Elements of Design

Beautiful Illustration to Highlight the Key Elements of Design

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, March 16, 2016

However accomplished you are as an artist or designer, it's always beneficial to go back to basics and reflect on the key aspects of any image you create. The elements of design are the fundamentals to any work of art, and their combination can dictate the quality and reception of the piece. Read more

How To Turn Your Own Handwriting Into A Font In 8 Simple Steps

How To Turn Your Own Handwriting Into A Font In 8 Simple Steps

Divya Abe - Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ever wanted to turn your own handwriting into a font? Guess what, you totally can, and it's totally easy! Your scribbles can be turned into a real digital font ready to be used for all your design needs. Best of all, you can even sell the font to other designers online. What's not to love? Read more

16 Examples Of How You Can Use Negative Space When Designing Your Logo

16 Examples Of How You Can Use Negative Space When Designing Your Logo

DesignCrowd - Monday, March 14, 2016

Negative space logos are a particular type of logo that makes use of background colour (often white) to create something (such as a shape, icon or character). Negative space logo designs make for some of the most creative and striking logos you will find! Check out these 16 great examples of negative space logos below.  Read more

Logo Designs Of The World’s Ten Most Powerful Brands 2016

Logo Designs Of The World’s Ten Most Powerful Brands 2016

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, March 12, 2016

Powerful brands need a powerful presence when it comes to their design. Having previously showcased the logos of the richest brands in the world, according to Forbes, here are the designs for the most powerful brands, according to Brand Finance's annual rankings. Read more

Cartoon Characters Model For The #MyCalvins Campaign

Cartoon Characters Model For The #MyCalvins Campaign

Kevin Bradford - Friday, March 11, 2016

This year's #MyClavins tagline was launched with the usual levels of thrusting and lusting, with models including Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Abbey Lee Kershaw. But on the back of last year's alternative CK Photoshoot contest, the creative community at DesignCrowd again decided to offer a revised catwalk of stars. Read more

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