Graphic Design

March 18, 2022

Designer Hides the Name of Major Cities in Minimalist Illustrations of Landmarks

Yemen-based graphic designer Mohamed Al-Jaadaby builds iconic monuments using only letters. His ongoing series of minimalist illustrations feature the names of some of the world's most iconic cities inside of major landmarks. To achieve these puzzling designs, Al-Jaadaby manipulates each individual character to fit the architecture associated with the metropolis.

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August 20, 2021

50 Graphic Design Terms To Help You Understand the Field

Graphic design affects everyone, from people who think about design every day to people who never give it much thought. Whichever group you identify with or if you find yourself somewhere in between, this glossary of 50 graphic design terms will help you test your knowledge or learn something new. We have included some really specific terms that will give you a sneak peek at some technical things graphic designers think about.

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January 2, 2021

Design Is Not Art: Uncovering the Brilliant Logic Behind Massimo Vignelli’s Famous Designs

The design ideology of Massimo Vignelli often sounds a bit intense. During his almost half-century-long career, he would design the legendary New York City subway map, modernist furniture, iconic kitchenware, logos, books, and so much more. But despite these inherently creative projects, Vignelli would never call himself an artist. He was famously quoted saying, “Design is not art. Design is utilitarian, art is not.

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