Headlines, logos, t-shirt prints, and posters: what do they all have in common? They all need to make a great impact on audiences upon first glance. You want them to be noticed instantly, to make heads turn and draw in…
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Headlines, logos, t-shirt prints, and posters: what do they all have in common? They all need to make a great impact on audiences upon first glance. You want them to be noticed instantly, to make heads turn and draw in…
Read MoreBelieve it or not, games didn’t start out in a tech company or in a guy’s garage like they do nowadays. In fact, they began in laboratories with scientists. Although commercial video games didn’t come out until 1970s, the first…
Read MoreSome may remember the 1970s as the decade of hot, unforgettable summers. But for many, it was a tumultuous time, with rallies, protests, and fights for equal rights. It wasn’t all bad though: people remember the 1970s for individuality, disco…
Read MoreThe right typography for the job can do wonders for your design. Believe it or not, you can even evoke all kinds of emotions and visuals by using letters alone. It all depends on what font you pick. For instance,…
Read MoreUntil it opened up to the West in 1853, Japan was a mysterious land veiled by stories of honorable warriors, powerful mountains, and stunning walking artisans. Today, the country is still as fascinating as when it first welcomed visitors to…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Corporation is currently the world’s largest fast food chain, serving over 69 million customers daily across 100 countries. It has also been long-regarded as a household name when it comes to quick meals and comfort food. How the Golden…
Read MoreFor centuries, sports have brought people together. Be it the Little League or the Olympics, sports foster teamwork, hard work, and persistence – values that are understood the world over. In terms of design, athletic themes can be described as…
Read MoreWhen you mention the word ‘tiki’, most people associate it with colorful leis, rattan furniture, exotic cocktails, and a general laidback island vibe. Tiki culture in the United States began sometime in the 1930s when Don the Beachcomber, a restaurant…
Read MoreIn 1990, Sega hasn’t made much progress gaining a foothold in the video game console market. With Mario being the face often seen as proof of Nintendo’s dominance, Sega needed a flagship to rise up to the challenge. So came…
Read MoreYou see them sold in tourist traps as souvenirs. Your grandmother probably collected some. You remember your father or uncle sending a couple during their vacation trips. Even though postcards are no longer popular today, they enjoyed a golden time…
Read MoreAttending games at Fenway Park, collectible cards, and little boys hoping to catch that foul ball – baseball definitely played an iconic role in the lives of many Americans. In fact, the mere thought of it calls to mind lazy…
Read MoreThanks to jazz, we now have mainstream music genres such as pop, rock, and funk. Originated in the early 1900s in New Orleans, jazz is characterized by distinctive rhythms (‘swinging’ notes), sophisticated harmonies, and most importantly, improvisation. Almost any instrument…
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