Graphic Design Blog

Collection of Remarkable Logos from Top Logo Design Galleries

Charlie B. Johnson — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:21:04 +0000

Whenever, we get stuck with our logo design projects, we all know exactly which galleries to check for inspiration. Every logo designer knows by heart, which sites to surf to jump start his creativity when reached a dead end. And, certainly we find food for inspiration…don’t we?Well, today I decided, instead of listing the names of these top galleries, (so you don’t experience Déjà vu) I should compile amazingly creative logos submitted on these sites. I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy this hand-picked collection of remarkable logos and will have fun viewing best logos at one place.

Don’t forget to tell which of the following “Logo Design Gallery” showcased the most creative logos. So guys, gear up to rejuvenate your creativity skills…..here we go!!!!!!!!!

1: A Showcase from Creattica Logo Gallery


2: A Showcase from Logo of the Day Gallery

3: A Showcase from Logo Faves Gallery

4: A Showcase from Logo Fury Gallery

5: A Showcase from Logo Lounge Gallery

6: A Showcase from Logo Moose Gallery

7: A Showcase from Logo Pond Gallery

Smoke Designs & Anti-Smoking Ads - Decoration and Destruction!!

Charlie B. Johnson — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:01:45 +0000

Today my real idea for Graphic Design Blog’s post was to compile some incredible examples of design integration with smoke. Somehow, I did not find much images on my related topic but during the research I stumbled across some very impressive anti-smoking ads. These conceptual ads made me think about the smoke in two different aspects. Smoke effects, which amazingly beautify our graphic designs but at the same time smoke releasing from cigarettes is capable of taking away so many lives.

Well, I couldn’t stop myself from compiling both sides of “SmOke” but now you have to decide where smoke graphics have played their role better – in “Destruction” or “Decoration”??

Anti-Smoking ads - Say “No” to Destruction:
Within past few years graphic designing has strongly overpowered the field of advertisment…conveying disagreeable things in an interesting manner. It’s the beauty of graphics, which make these anti-smoking ads so persuasive. I am sure, the images I showcase below will help you quit your smoking habit, successfully.

Anti-Smoking ads # 1

Anti-Smoking ads # 2

Anti-Smoking ads # 3

Anti-Smoking ads # 4

Anti-Smoking ads # 5

Anti-Smoking ads # 6

Anti-Smoking ads # 7

Anti-Smoking ads # 8

Anti-Smoking ads # 9

Anti-Smoking ads # 10

Anti-Smoking ads # 11 & 12

Anti-Smoking ads # 13

Anti-Smoking ads # 14

Anti-Smoking ads # 15

Anti-Smoking ads # 16

Anti-Smoking ads # 17

Anti-Smoking ads # 18

Anti-Smoking ads # 19

Anti-Smoking ads # 20

Anti-Smoking ads # 21

Anti-Smoking ads # 22 & 23

Anti-Smoking ads # 24

Creative Smoke Designs – Say “Yes” to its beauty:
Smoke when merged with water and light effects, they add quiet a beauty to most ordinary objects as well. Here I bring you a round-up of some of the best examples of artworks where smoke dominates. Although, some of these images are extremely creative and inspiring but please feel free to share any smoke design we have missed including.

Creative Smoke Designs # 1

Creative Smoke Designs # 2

Creative Smoke Designs # 3

Creative Smoke Designs # 4

Creative Smoke Designs # 5

Creative Smoke Designs # 6

Creative Smoke Designs # 7

Creative Smoke Designs # 8

Creative Smoke Designs # 9

Creative Smoke Designs # 10

Creative Smoke Designs # 11

Creative Smoke Designs # 12

So guys, in which way you liked the creativity of “SmOke”more – Destruction OR Decoration?

Resources :

http://www.keanhui.com/archives/716

http://psdfan.com/inspiration/graphic-design/35-unbelievable-smoke-themed-designs-and-tutorials/

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/10/05/celebration-of-smoke-photography-and-smoke-art/

http://tobacco.health.usyd.edu.au/site/supersite/resources/docs/gallery_posters.htm

What makes a successful Graphic Designer - Natural Talent or Design Degrees??

Charlie B. Johnson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:05:17 +0000

Last weekend my niece was too insistent, asking me to accompany her to an exhibition at her Design School. She believed that I will be taken aback by the remarkable design projects of fresh grads and trust me I did not regret my approval. However, looking at the creative artpieces of those young chaps made a question tick in my mind, which we all don’t think of answering seriously.

Why was it that all the students from the same college, same badge with the same graphic design lessons did not come up with equally remarkable work? Today I want you all to help me clear this confusion… when so many people are going through the same educational process but why only few succeed to come up with extraordinary creations?

In my opinion it’s the gifted spark which is possessed by few people. I’ve heard the argument so many times that art can be learned, but I think people with the natural right artistic sense can only succeed. The vast information available on net has made it easy for people (without any sense of design and aesthetics) to claim themselves as graphic designers. A non artistic person can be taught about designing but I don’t honestly think they can truly create a good design.

I strongly believe that design lessons and degrees can "one" one’s skills to a certain level of perfection but if someone lacks the imaginative talent, he can’t be a successful designer. There are so many people who have successfully obtained their designer degrees from top universities who can become “good” designers, but will never be “great”. If there’s not at least some of that innate thing we call “talent” though, there is no way to get it.

However, many people strongly believe that an individual can be whatever he wants to be, no matter if he is not bestowed with any god-given talent, just practise and determination can fill in the space.

How many of you agree that hard work, determination and motivation are such crucial requirements to achieve success, which talent cannot do? Well, my vote goes for “Talent”…let’s see how you guys have valid points to prove your opinion.

38 Business Cards of Top Graphic Designers – The inspiring creative gurus

Charlie B. Johnson — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:23:23 +0000

I won’t start this post listing the advantages a well designed business card contributes to a business. We all strive to represent ourselves and our brands in such an impressive way that people remember us for the lifetime.

Whenever, we want to get an outstanding business card designed for our business, we look for skilled graphic designers. But have you ever wondered, how extraordinary could be the business cards of these creative gurus?

Therefore, I bring you an extensive compilation of business cards, belonging to well-known graphic designers. However, other cards are owned by not-so-famous graphic designers but the brilliant creativity is hard to ignore.

If you are a graphic designer as well and you think your business card is extraordinary enough to be on the list, send in your creation. I request all the graphic designers to submit your business cards so we have them compiled for an upcoming post on GDB

Business Card # 1 Jeff Clark

Business Card # 2 Doug Cloud

Business Card # 3 Shian

Business Card # 4 Hot Glue Media

Business Card # 5

Business Card # 6 iDesign Studio

Business Card # 7 Logo Motives

Business Card # 8 Arron M. Lock

Business Card # 9 Just Creative Design

Business Card # 10

Business Card # 11 TDM

Business Card # 12 Glitschka Studios

Business Card # 13 Huddy Design

Business Card # 14 Fuel Brand Studio

Business Card # 15 Rocking I Design

Business Card # 16 R27 Creative Lab

Business Card # 17 Nike Brown

Business Card # 18

Business Card # 19 Chris Colhoun

Business Card # 20 Green Tea Design

Business Card # 21 M.S

Business Card # 22 NC Web & Publishing

Business Card # 23 M.S

Business Card # 24

Business Card # 25 Greg Wallace

Business Card # 26 Ignertia

Business Card # 27 David Gheorghita

Business Card # 28 Poppen Design

Business Card # 29 Leschinski Design

Business Card # 30 Dragos Muntean

Business Card # 31

Business Card # 32 Jackrabbit

Business Card # 33 Youandi Graphics

Business Card # 34 Dexter Maneja

Business Card # 35 Craig Mccreath

Business Card # 36 Antonea Nabros

Business Card # 37 Prescott Perez-fox

Business Card # 38 The Darling Tree

I am sure, it must have been fun stealing a look at these amazingly creative business cards of graphic designers from all over the world. Don’t forget to send in your business cards and do comment which of these cards was the most appealing.

Tutorial - Create a Folding Circle

Charlie B. Johnson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:14:11 +0000

Author Name: Jahangir agha

Post Category: Tips for Graphic Designers

May be you find this kind of tutorial on other sites but I have written it myself for the first time

This is what we are going to design:

[B]Step 1:[/B]
Create a new document of any size and draw a circle in there.

Step 2: Ctrl + Click the layer to make the selection and choose the Polygonal Lasso Tool and also choose the “Substract From Selection” Tool from the top menu

Step 3:
Now cut the selection as shown in the image below

Now right click and select “Layer Via Cut”. It will cut the selection from the rest of the circle.

Step 4:
Now select the layer of the top part of circle and press Ctrl T and right click > Flip Horizontal … again Right click > Flip Vertical. It will give you an image something like this.

Put the TOP part’s layer above of the bottom’s part of the circle.

Step 5:
Go to Layer > Layer Style > Gradient Overlay and choose the gradient of these colors

Use Drop Shadow with following settings

After doing the above settings, your image should look like this

Step 6:
Now adjust the top part and fit it correctly. and your folding circle is ready

Here is my image

Please do try this tutorial and let me know your result.

Original Author: www.webmastersgossip.com/blogs/jani