GDUSA August 2024 Newsletter

Home    News    Blog    Magazine             August 2024 Newsletter While the pandemic may no longer be at top-of-mind, graphic design for health and wellness continues to be vitally important for individual and community. From empowering patients to building trust in healthcare providers and institutions, to breaking down stigmas, to promoting education and embracing diversity, putting design at the center of health — and health at the center of design — reminds us to prioritize our well-being and join the movement for a healthier society. We invite you to share your work by entering our annual Health+Wellness Awards (see below).   — Sasha Kaye–Walsh, Website & Social Media Editor

Beardwood&Co. Makes Magic Seeking ‘Every Day Yay’ hello® has launched a new brand world, created in partnership with NYC-based branding agency Beardwood&Co. This strategic refresh across the brand experience positions hello® for continued growth and innovation… Read More >

Proverb Founder Is AIGA Fellow The Boston AIGA has selected Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning branding and advertising firm Proverb Agency, as one of three awardees of the 2024 Fellows by the Boston AIGA, along with Tammy Dayton and Suzanne McKenzie… Read More >

Enter GDUSA’s Annual Health+Wellness Awards MEDICINE+HEALTHCARE | PHARMA+INSURANCE | FITNESS + NUTRITION | PUBLIC HEALTH MENTAL+SPIRITUAL HEALTH | HOSPITALS+INSTITUTIONS | SENIOR CARE | CBD+CANNABIS   Never has it been so clear that health and wellness are of transcendent importance to our individual and societal well-being – as well as the epicenter of the national conversation and policy debate – and an area in which graphic designers have a vital role to play. Our annual competition has long taken in the big picture of healthcare — from traditional medicine to healthy lifestyles from physical to mental health from pharmaceuticals to medical cannabis from established practices to alternative solutions. This is a rare opportunity to be recognized by clients, colleagues, managers, and the community for design and marketing excellence. GDUSA has been publishing to and organizing competitions for the creative community for 61 years. Enter Today >

BMD Shakes Off Ballet’s Elitist Image Toronto-based studio Bruce Mau Design (BMD) crafted a new visual identity and expression for The National Ballet of Canada, marking the institution’s first rebrand in almost two decades and seeking to merge classical and modern/future-embracing aesthetics… Read More >

Anomaly Refreshes Speedo Logo Design agency Anomaly used a central design idea – “for the love of swim” – to help guide the development of design and provide consistency. The logo has a direct link to its most recent predecessor but has been adapted to work better in digital formats… Learn More >

Nike’s Jordan Brand Launches ‘Our Turn’ Nike’s Jordan Brand has unveiled a new campaign and slogan, Our Turn. It’s a rallying cry for athletes, artists, and dreamers who refuse to wait for greatness and be sidelined. Enter Today >

Pantone Introduces Color Insider Pantone has announced the launch of Pantone Color Insider, a color-centric trend service that unites all areas of design around the world through the shared language of color… Read More >

How Graphic Designers Get Most Out of Adobe MAX October 14-16 Miami Beach and Online October 12-13 Pre-Conference For the first time ever MAX is coming to the East Coast, to the vibrant, creative city of Miami Beach. Thousands of designers, artists, art and creative directors, agency leaders, and industry rock stars will come together to reignite the passion that drives careers and shapes the future. This year, MAX has so much to offer Graphic Designers. Read More >

Pictured: DePaul CDM 2024 GDUSA Top Design Schools HIGHEST HONORS It is time once again time for our annual list of favorite graphic design schools and programs that excel in teaching the hard and soft skills necessary for success, in nurturing talent and expanding minds, and in preparing the next generation of creatives for a dream career in the real world. The mix is unique: it includes, of course, the venerable institutions long dedicated to art and design; several notable university departments, programs and majors; and select innovative and flexible online or hybrid programs for graduate, undergrad or continuing education. The selection is based on objective and subjective factors, and is influenced by our own long relationships with designers, educators, hiring managers and recruiters. The list is alphabetical. The reach is national. The theme is growth: personal, professional, societal. Learn More >

Sasha Kaye-Walsh Editor, Website & Social Media

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