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DesignCrowd Photoshop Contest: Politicians At Home

Jane Murray - Tuesday, October 6, 2015

With both the US and Australia enjoying a Labor (Labour) Day long weekend in the past month, we thought we'd have a look back at a classic Photoshop contest where our designers imagined what politicians get up to at home during their time off. Read more

Iconic Movie Posters Re-imagined

Jane Murray - Friday, October 2, 2015

As some films ascend into public consciousness as all-time favorites, their posters and covers also often evolve into classic examples of design. But as design styles evolve, tastes change, and technology improves, it can be fun to see what modern designers can pull out of these gems. So we thought we'd check out the top re-designed iconic movie posters on the web. Read more

If Donald Trump Appeared in Classic Horror Movie Scenes

Kevin Bradford - Thursday, October 1, 2015

US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has had his fair share of horrifying moments on the campaign trail. But here at DesignCrowd, we challenged our community of designers to show off their skills and Photoshop the real-estate developer into some of the most iconic horror movie scenes of all time. Read more

5 App Design Contests That Challenged Our Designers

Jane Murray - Monday, September 28, 2015

App development is a field currently overflowing with opportunities, with data suggesting more than 1000 new apps join the Apple app store every single day. That makes app design a valuable income opportunity for designers willing to take on diverse challenges. At DesignCrowd we get our fair share of app design contests, so if you're looking for work in the field, this article will show you the type of opportunities we offer. Read more

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)

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

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

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

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

6 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials for Eye-Catching Book Cover Designs

Divya Abe - Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Book cover design can be a fun and rewarding job for a designer, if they know how to go about it. If you're interested in expanding your skills and learning more about a unique niche of design work, have a look at these tutorials we've reviewed to give you the best start possible. Read more

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