Design
@colorschemez: Ideale kleurcombinaties kiezen via Twitter
Er zijn een redelijk aantal hulpmiddelen om ideale kleurcombinaties te kiezen, zoals Adobe Color CC en Colors. Voor wie geen app wil downloaden, is er nu @colorschemez. Een Twitter account, dat bewijst dat in de toekomst apps in de cloud zijn te vinden. @colorschemez laat je op basis van semantische resonantie van kleuren, na het…
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There are quite a few tools to choose good colour combinations, such as Adobe Color CC and Coolors. For those who do not want to download an app, there is @colorschemez. A Twitter account that confirms that apps will be cloud-based in the future. Based on the semantic resonance of colours @colorschemez chooses the best…
Lees meerThe power of infographics in this simple DLSR camera explanation
Simon Roberts, London-based animator and designer, made a beautifully designed, animated infographic about how to use a DSLR camera which at the same time shows the power of infographics. Remarkable is also that in an interview with Photography Mapped (where you can see the infographic) he carries a torch for real screen printing. “To give it…
Lees meerCardboard Christmas tree
After the success of the Dutch Design Chair, the cardboard stool which is sold in many shops, Dutch Design Brand in Haarlem, the Netherlands, has produced a new sustainable cardboard product in the series: the Dutch Design Christmas tree. This simple to assemble christmas tree will last for years, but that is not its only…
Lees meerEsko Studio 16 speeds up the packaging design process
In the growth market packaging the fast and efficient designing of packaging is one of the success factors which is just as important as the actual production process. Esko launches version 16 of their Studio and Store Visualizer. According to Esko these new apps, compatible with Adobe Illustrator, will significantly speed up the workflow from…
Lees meerHeidelberg Versafire CV digital printing system now also printing neon yellow
A splash of color: New neon yellow toner provides an eye-catching splash of color Function also retrofittable for older systems Bright party invitations, dazzling bills and posters, eye-catching advertising leaflets, even in short runs, with or without personalization, and still cost-effective – from now on, everything is possible! Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is now offering…
Lees meerGet the Action on Board
IPP International Paper & Plastic, an independent trade organisation, presents the BoardBox, an inspiring and comprehensive cardboard collection. The BoardBox is a unique tool for printers, designers and brand owners. The tool can be used to make the right choice of cardboard for packaging and other applications. The theme is ´Get the Action on Board´…
Lees meerNoto: a font with 300,000 letters for 800 different languages
Publishing is global. This means that apart from world languages such as English and Spanish a global publisher needs to support 300 other languages. If you add all of these up you get 300,000 different characters. Google, which is making a name for itself with automated translation of web content, is facing this problem head-on.…
Lees meerAntalis book of 12: what designers think about paper
Book of 12 is a publication by paper distributor Antalis about the role of paper in our digital world. Below are a few quotes from this worthwhile publication: Deciding on a paper is as important as choosing a typeface or a color. It’s easier to feel that you can own a message when it is…
Lees meer220,000 unique posters for Wallpaper
The 20 year anniversary of Wallpaper magazine will be celebrated grandly because thanks to HP. The history of those 20 years is being shown through 220,000 posters. Graphic designer Tony Brook, known for his work for brands such as Nike, Design Museum and Christie´s, has been asked by Wallpaper to make some exclusive designs for…
Lees meerLabel community salutes industry’s finest
The winners of the 2016 Label Industry Global Awards were announced last night at a gala ceremony which took place after the opening day of Labelexpo Americas. Held at the Rosemont Theatre, Chicago, the awards recognize the notable achievements and commercial creativity of label industry manufacturers, suppliers and converters over the last twelve months. Outstanding…
Lees meerStudio Dumbar now part of Dept. Studio
Design agency Studio Dumbar is now part of Dept. Studio. Dumbar will continue to operate under its own name and with its own management, but as part of the Dept network of agencies. Dept. consists of TamTam, Expand Online, a friend of mine, Second Degree and Building Blocks. Now that it includes Dumbar Studio the…
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