Category: Inspiration

A Hugely Influential Typeface Designer Leaves Us, But His Characters Live On.

The Swiss typeface designer Adrian Frutiger passed away over the weekend, (you can read the New York Times obituary here). Throughout Frutiger’s prolifiic career, he created more than forty different typefaces that were widely praised for their…

The Art of Good Packaging Design

As Charlotte marketing agencies get ready to participate in our local AIGA’s second annual Beer & Branding contest, I am reminded of my all-time favorite beer branding – and the brilliant artist behind it. You have to go…
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5 Documentaries Every Designer and Art Director Should See

1. Helvetica If you know the difference between a typeface and a font, then you’ll love this documentary about the world’s most inescapable typeface: Helvetica. Directed by Gary Hustwit, the film celebrates Helvetica’s history, the…
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Who Says an Annual Report Can’t Be a Piece of Art?

Great annual report design requires a combination of clear financial reporting, interesting infographics, concise content structure, and a good printer. It also has to have strong visual interest. So while annual reports are often seen by…