A couple of weeks ago, Vanessa wrote about Vistaprints and their purported ability to build brands for small businesses. She likened their service to a nice Express brand suit. It will cost you $200, you can pick the color and size but don’t expect to be the only one wearing it. On the other hand,… Read more »
Comedy Central Rebrands
Last week, Comedy Central announced that they would be launching a new logo in January 2011. Launched in 1989 by Time Warner, Comedy Central was the first cable channel dedicated wholly to comedy-based programming. It’s popularity and presence has grown from small time cable channel to being one of the most recognized cable stations on… Read more »
Spartan Refresh
Today I saw a new group on Facebook called “Just Say No,” a group protesting the imminent release of the new Michigan State Spartan logo. In less than a week, the fan base has grown to over 39,000 disgruntled students and alumni, and growing. MSU had filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and… Read more »
2010 Predictions in Design
Design trend come and go. And part of my job as a designer is to continually look at other designers/design firms work to see what other people are doing, while still staying true to my point of view and aesthetic. My prediction for the design trends for 2010:\n\n1. Illustrations: Illustration use will remain a constant,… Read more »
Brand New
It’s only human nature that every few years we want a little change of pace. A new outfit or a new haircut can give someone an extra boost of confidence. A change in appearance can also be symbolic of a new era in a person’s life. Either way I am a firm believer that your… Read more »