Some 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…
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Minimalism in design began sometime in the 1950s and 60s, as influenced by the Bauhaus movement in architecture. The concept is about doing away with excess and only working with what’s essential. Thus, the gilded entryways and vivid painted ceilings…
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Written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925, The Great Gatsby wasn’t always the literary classic that it is known for today. In its first year, it sold no more than 20,000 copies. Today however, it’s become…
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When downloading fonts for DIY cards or for your blog, you probably don’t think twice about what file to pick. But understanding typography terms can help you choose between a great font, and a really awesome font with a lot…
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There’s something about the Holidays that gives off an air of warmth and wonder. Shops are suddenly transformed into bright, dazzling displays of tinsel, bells, and holly. Carolers line the streets, belting out tunes both familiar and new. The overall…
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There’s something about the glow of neon lights, the sound of poker chips, and the smell of tobacco that draws people into the wild – and often illicit – world of casinos. Books and movies have definitely helped in bringing…
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The Stone Age, which happened some 2.6 million years ago, was a time when humans were using stone tools. It was when the earth’s temperatures are a lot colder and the wild were unforgiving. Humans shared this period with Neanderthals,…
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Nature has always been a great muse for creatives and designers. From plant to animal life, there’s no shortage of stunning, wild, untamed beauty to draw inspiration from. If you live in the city, zoos and parks can be the…
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Cartoons are certainly making a huge comeback nowadays. Expect to see these designs not just in children’s books, but also in ads, blogs, social media, videos, logos, as well as marketing campaigns. If it looks cute and quirky, it’s definitely…
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One of the most unforgettable cartoons of the 90s was Nickelodeon’s Rugrats. Who could forget little Tommy, red-haired Chuckie, the delightful twins Phil and Lil, as well as blonde toddler, Angelica. Early nights were spent watching reruns of the show…
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Remember the times when you would go to Blockbuster on a weekend to rent movies? Those were the days of Dirty Dancing, Stephen King books, Whitney Houston songs, and Space Invaders. Simpler times indeed. Today, people would instantly know how…
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Cheerful, nostalgic, and visible for miles, neon signs have a place in the hearts of many people who grew up with them. Popular during the 1920s to the 1950s, it wasn’t just diners, motels, and billboards that were lit up…
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