Jack H. Summerford passed away in Fort Worth TX at the age of 76. He was respected as a graphic design innovator.
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Anthony Wood: Design Showdown Between Fiverr vs. Professionals
Anthony Wood argues that, yes, one can get graphic design on the cheap; but, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
Katie Denton: Why You Should Hire Product Designers To Design Your Brand
Katie Denton of Doberman on how and why product design firms make good branding partners.
Why Bad Graphic Design Will Kill Your Website’s SEO
Website SEO and great graphic design go hand-in-hand because bad graphic design can kill your website and SEO.
Ondrej Kruk: Why Color is No Longer Enough for Design
Ondrej Kruk, President of Pantone/X-Rite, discusses four shifts that have increased the demand for getting not just the color, but the appearance, right.
Jim Misener: How Design Works
Guest columnist Jim Misener of global agency 50,000feet opines on why design has the unique ability to focus our minds while also setting them free.
Reasons For Creatives to Embrace Agile Marketing
A workflow expert says that agile marketing is a chance for creatives to work more efficiently, collaboratively and to prove the value of design to their organizations.
Danielle Trivisonno Hawley: Raising Moms In The Ad World
Conditions in the advertising industry are unsustainable for women trying to start a family and stay sane, says CCO Danielle Trivisonno Hawley.
10 Iconic Logo Designs
A quick look at the purpose of logos and ten of the most iconic and influential today.
Shutterstock Marks 15 Years With Creative Poster Series
Shutterstock’s talented in-house designers have created original posters representing iconic moments over the past 15 years using Shutterstock imagery.
Warkulwiz Design Poster Celebrates 35 Years of AIGA Philly
A creative firm specializing in print and web communication creates a poster to celebrate AIGA Philadelphia’s 35th birthday.
Voice Lessons: How To Build A Distinctive Brand Voice
An excerpt from Alan Siegel’s new book entitled Voice Lessons, Navigating the Complex Cultural Landscape to Build a Distinctive Brand Voice. He is a true branding pioneer and currently heads Siegelvision.
Shillington Design School Offers Scholarships To Study Design Full or Part-Time
Shillington is offering half scholarships for its September 2018 full-time and part-time graphic design course in New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Neenah’s Explore 6 Adds Curb Appeal To Real Estate Marketing Materials
In the newest volume of its ongoing Explore series, Neenah takes a look at designing for the real estate market. The concept: a strong visual presentation can make or break that crucial first impression, as well as that all-important lasting impression.
The Role of Human-Centric Design Thinking in Healthcare
Healthcare companies put emotional connection at the core of their brand strategy, argues Karin Bauer of SGK Healthcare.
Mohawk Celebrates Those Who Lead & Serve
Mohawk Maker Quarterly showcases thoughtful editorial features, compelling design, quality paper, and benchmark printing techniques. Issue No. 14 is the largest yet and celebrates those who Lead & Serve.
Creatives’ Roundtable Opens New Member Registration
The Creatives’ Roundtable, an online community that helps advance creative businesses, will be accepting a limited number of new members through June 5, 2018
Notable New Books By and For Graphic Designers
New and noteworthy books by and for graphic designers.
Harris Poll Shows Backlash Against Tech Brands
Consumer fascination with tech faded last year, a new Harris Poll survey indicates, unless the company could also tout a consumer hit such as Amazon’s Echo.
The Martin Agency Visualizes Equal Pay Day
The Martin Agency helps visual the gender pay gap in the United States.
Rick Caballo Adds His Unique Spin to the Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll
New book: Elvis, Strait, to Jesus – An Iconic Producer’s Journey with Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country and Gospel Music
Revolutionary Laser Die-Cutter Gives Designers Superhuman Powers
The Highcon laser die-cutter gives designers the power to envision and create artwork in ways that were previously impossible.
Sappi’s POP Promises Insight and Inspiration
A new educational, inspirational and resource-filled website from Sappi.
Fantasy, Minimalism, Space Top Shutterstock 2018 Creative Trends
Shutterstock notes 11 creative trends for 2018: from mythical beasts and magical landscapes to the unmistakable sci-fi synthwave sound, these trends are growing in popularity amongst marketers and creative professionals.
Tell Your Story With Erickson Stock
Erickson Stock is the premier source for high-quality, emotional lifestyle stock photos and video footage.
Our Most Visited News Stories of 2017
Here are the 20 most visited graphic design news items of 2017 on our website. Not included are our massively popular competition pages, special people features, trends and surveys, or personal blog posts. And no value judgements, just the traffic facts.
Top Google People Searches of 2017: Matt, Meaghan, Mike & Melania
What was trending in 2017? Google has released the answers in many categories and countries.
Ten Graphic Design Quotes To Live By
Famous Quotes from Top Designers
CBX Expert Says Design (and Women) Will Play Bigger Role in Politics
Lesley Stordahl of CBX says design will play a more prominent role in politics, and could give women candidates an edge.
The 2018 Visual Trend Forecast from Adobe Stock
The Adobe Stock team forecasts six visual trends for 2018 that will impact imagery.
Been Done: Creative Coincidence vs. Stolen Idea
Jay Adams of the Robertson School of Media and Culture at VCU on what happens to your work, particularly if you’re a student, if it coincidentally mirrors another campaign that’s already out there.
Sappi 2017 Ideas That Matter Grants Address Social Issues From Climate Change To Quality Journalism
Sappi’s annual Ideas That Matter grants have been announced; they celebrate the power of design to foster positive social change.
Build Your Dream Design Career With Skillshare … Plus A Special Offer
Skillshare, the Netflix for online learning, is offering the first 500 GDUSA readers who click on the link two free months.
Technology is Dominant Sector in 2017 Best Global Brands Report
Apple and Google hold the top two spots in Interbrand’s 2017 Best Global Brands Report.
CMO Survey Finds Consumers Want To Get Physical
A new CMO survey show that physical branded elements such as packaging, point-of-purchase, instore representatives, and traditional advertising are key to successful consumer experiences.
YouGov Brand Study Sticks Band-Aid On Top
Band-Aid was named the healthiest overall brand by consumers in a new YouGov BrandIndex Study. GEICO scored the best ad awareness and Tesla was tops among LGBT consumers.
Karen Alsop To Share ‘Story Art’ At Adobe Max
Karen Alsop, the founder of Story Art, will be leading a session titled Story Art—Create Pictures that Tell Incredible Stories at Adobe MAX, October 18–20, in Las Vegas NV.
Join The Creative Casbah To Be Part Of Print’s Renaissance
Print expert Thad Kubis invites you to join his LinkedIn group that explores new print technologies, and the renaissance in print and printing.
Adapt Or Perish
A new ebook from Monotype, The Three Cs of Good Visual Identity, is available as a free download now to corporate and institutional inhouse designers and marketers. The book explores three keys to meeting modern consumers’ expectations.
From Retail Racks To Rihanna Tracks
A GDUSA ‘Person To Watch’ in 2008, Brian Schultz continues to be a design and musical talent to watch.