Bored of holiday red, indifferent to forest green, or totally over wintery silver? Here’s some chilling-fresh color palettes for you. Perhaps you’re looking for an edgy palette for that corporate holiday card. Or, you’re in need of unusual inspiration for a seasonal marketing campaign. Whatever the case, if you’re itching to think outside the red-and-green […]
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The Most Clickable Fall Images According to Data
Cozy up with a good book, put on comfy socks, and light a fire: Autumn is on its way! Let’s see what’s trending this season. Perhaps you’re the type to put out your fall decorations the day after Labor Day. Or maybe you’re more of a warm-weather person who dreads the end of summer. Regardless […]
The Rich and Riveting History of Toile
Toile was popularized in 18th century France and remains fashionable to this day. Let’s take a closer look at this romantic, whimsical pattern. Translated from French, the word “toile” simply means “cloth.” But, in the world of prints, it conjures something specific—an intricate pastoral scene, often rendered in shades of blue or red, against a […]
The Cunning and Continuing Power of Motion Design
Discover why motion design is here to say, and the basics you need to know in order to start growing your own motion skills. In the Before Times, motion design was already in ascendency and had been for quite some time. However, when the pandemic hit, as other design disciplines started to falter with projects […]
6 Summer Color Palettes We’re Loving That Aren’t Yellow
The color of summer isn’t just yellow. Here are six palettes we’re loving that will bring some summer sizzle to your next creative project. While we associate the season’s endless sunshine with its trademark hue—yellow—there’s a whole array of color inspiration to draw from when the temperatures rise. Heat-stricken days call for the soothing tones […]
The Rise of Minimalist Illustrations: Why We’re Attracted to Simplicity
Brightly-colored illustrations take a break as minimalism draws in the general public. Discover why this is not a coincidence. The first social media website—Six Degrees—was born in 1997. But Friendster, in 2002, is probably one of the most-remembered. A year later, Myspace surfaced, which had 25 million users by 2005. We’re really into sharing parts […]
The End of Summer Stereotypes: Conveying Summer Themes in 2021
Bored of sunset backgrounds and palm tree overlays? There are plenty of ways to convey summer without resorting to overused stereotypes. For photographers, illustrators, designers, and marketers, creating summer-themed imagery doesn’t need to be limited to exotic holidays and brightly-hued cocktails. This year, make your designs relevant and unique with imagery themed on backyard vacations, […]
The History of Photo-Worthy Summer Stripes in 20 Images
As synonymous with summer as sunshine and cocktails, fresh striped fabrics and designs never fall out of style. Take a moment to look around you and down at what you’re wearing. Chances are, you’ll spy a striped pattern somewhere in view. Stripes certainly claim to be one of the most chameleonic and enduring patterns, adaptable […]
Color Forecasting: How Are Color Trends Created?
How are these color trends created, who creates them, and are they simply a spontaneous fad? Let’s take a look. With color forecasting influential in generating billions for the retail sector each year, color trends are no flash in the pan. In fact, color forecasting is a specialist industry, with experts from a range of […]
10 Fresh, FREE, Fantastic Rainbow Color Palettes
Rainbows symbolize optimism, positivity, and diversity in popular culture. Try these fresh takes on the classic rainbow palette. With Apple having just released a rainbow-tinted range of new iMac models, an optimistic and ultra-colorful approach to branding and graphics is set to be a huge trend in 2021. Here, you’ll learn more about the fascinating […]