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If Famous Logos Were Honest

If Famous Logos Were Honest

Hanna Schenkel - Friday, August 21, 2015

There's a saying that "beauty is only skin-deep", and that not only applies to people. Companies often spend thousands, if not millions, on branding that reflects an impeccable public face, despite being less than perfect behind the scenes. Inspired by the corruption scandals engulfing FIFA and with tongue in cheek, we asked our designers to give big brands a makeover to reflect their behaviour. Read more

Shabani (the Handsome Gorilla) in Nike, Nespresso, Calvin Klein and Other Big Brand Ads (FUNNY)

Shabani (the Handsome Gorilla) in Nike, Nespresso, Calvin Klein and Other Big Brand Ads (FUNNY)

Hanna Schenkel - Wednesday, July 29, 2015

While marketers still ponder what makes a piece of content 'go viral', the world took notice when Shabani the strangely handsome Gorilla from Japan became an overnight internet animal celebrity sensation. We thought it would be fun to see Shabani endorsing big brands like Nike, Nespresso or Calvin Klein - brands known for their celebrity endorsements - and invited our designers to photoshop Shabani into the ads of the world's top brands. Check out the results! Read more

Design Contest: Imagine Donald Trump as US President

Design Contest: Imagine Donald Trump as US President

Hanna Schenkel - Monday, July 27, 2015

In June, Donald Trump announced his intention to run for POTUS 2016, but since then his media coverage has been rather unfortunate. We've decided to lend him a helping hand and allow Americans to picture the orange mogul in the oval office, as well as give him some expert ideas on a logo that will surely bring his campaign to victory. Check out the designs now! Read more

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Politicians Beyond The Suit

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Politicians Beyond The Suit

Hanna Schenkel - Thursday, June 18, 2015

Here's a look back on some of our favorite entries from past political design contests. What could have happened at Brisbane's G20... If our world leaders would just agree to go in One Direction. Read more

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Celebrities As You've Never Seen Them Before

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Celebrities As You've Never Seen Them Before

Hanna Schenkel - Thursday, June 18, 2015

Celebrity contests are among our favorite ways of challenging our designers to show off their skills while having a bit of fun. Here is a collection of some of our favorite previous contest entries, ready to bring some fun into your day. Enjoy! Read more

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Hipsters Take Over the World

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Hipsters Take Over the World

Hanna Schenkel - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Love 'em or hate 'em, hipsters have well and truly taken the torch from emos for most prevalent and hated-on subculture-that's-really-actually-pretty-mainstream. They seem to have suddenly popped out everywhere; our cities, our movies, our Starbucks... all full of camera-toting, scarf-weaving hipsters. Read more

Disney Goes Defiant: Your Favorite Characters Get An Attitude Makeover

Disney Goes Defiant: Your Favorite Characters Get An Attitude Makeover

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Disney movies have long been beacons of traditional values and mainstream appeal, with most of their iconic characters staying within a fairly narrow mold of design and personality. At DesignCrowd we decided our favorite Disney characters should rebel and exhibit more attitude. What would our favorite princesses and other Disney characters look like with a more overt punk rocker attitude and style makeover? Check out the results! Read more

See Grumpy Cat, Beyonce, Hugh Jackman and Other Celebrity Emojis

See Grumpy Cat, Beyonce, Hugh Jackman and Other Celebrity Emojis

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Because a picture can say more than a thousand words, and we never really run out of things we want to say, we asked some of our icon designers to help us out – create some new emojis referencing some of our favorite TV shows, celebrities and pop culture icons. Their responses are as hilarious as they are skillful – check out our favorites here. Read more

DesignCrowd Web Design Contest: Vince Vaughn Stock Photos

DesignCrowd Web Design Contest: Vince Vaughn Stock Photos

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Stock images are notorious for being cheesy and fake. At least these ones from the Unfinished Business cast don’t pretend otherwise. Check out this DesignCrowd web design contest to see some of the world’s most popular brands get a Vaughn Photobomb. Read more

See Aussie Politicians Re-Imagined As Game of Thrones Characters

See Aussie Politicians Re-Imagined As Game of Thrones Characters

Jo Sabin - Friday, February 27, 2015

In February, MPs in Australia's National Liberal Party called for a leadership spill, undermining Tony Abbott, its party leader and the Australian Prime Minister. DesignCrowd, with tongue firmly in cheek, launched a photoshop contest inviting designers to reimagine Aussie politicians as Game of Thrones characters. Read more

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