Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

A World Without Trees - Funny Photoshop Contest

Hanna Schenkel - Friday, June 12, 2015

At DesignCrowd we thought we'd reach out to our talented Photoshop artists and ask them to give us an idea of what our world may look like when all trees have gone. The results are as stunning as they are scary. Take a look! Read more

How to Build Trust in Your Business Relationships

Jo Sabin - Friday, June 12, 2015

Nothing will get you further in the world of business than being seen as someone who can be trusted. While it takes time and effort to build trust, it will open doors, create opportunities and do wonders to boost your career success, so make trust a key element of ALL of your business relationships. Read more

Best of DesignCrowd Contests: Hipsters Take Over the World

Hanna Schenkel - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Love 'em or hate 'em, hipsters have well and truly taken the torch from emos for most prevalent and hated-on subculture-that's-really-actually-pretty-mainstream. They seem to have suddenly popped out everywhere; our cities, our movies, our Starbucks... all full of camera-toting, scarf-weaving hipsters. Read more

DesignCrowd Contest: Famous Landmarks in the Wrong Places

Hanna Schenkel - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

We wondered what would happen if we keep the people, keep the trees, and keep the landmarks – but shuffle them around a little bit. Suddenly the Statue of Liberty is in Rio de Janeiro, the Sydney Opera House in London, and Mount Rushmore in Jordan. Read more

15 DesignCrowd T-shirts We Want to Wear Right Now

Hanna Schenkel - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Okay, let's be honest. Company shirts aren't often things you actually want to be wearing to a night out. But it doesn't have to be that way. More and more, companies are wising up to what people actually want to wear, and hire talented designers to give them branded t-shirts anyone would be proud to have in their wardrobe. DesignCrowd has its very own legion of these inspired creatives, and has successfully fulfilled hundreds of corporate pleas for fashion. Read more

Common Social Media Mistakes to Avoid

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Social media can do wonders to engage your target audience and significantly boost your brand, but it can also prove disastrous if you aren't careful. The trick is knowing what NOT to do. Start with the following! Read more

10 DesignCrowd Packaging Designs Ready to Jump Off the Shelves

Hanna Schenkel - Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Companies put a lot of effort into their packaging designs, and for good reason. For a product to compete on packed shelves it has to stand out in the best possible way. Our DesignCrowd designers know a thing or two about packaging of course, and we thought it might be helpful to show what we can do to wrap your product in something worthy. Enjoy! Read more

How to Find and Keep the Best Talent

Jo Sabin - Tuesday, June 9, 2015

It is hard to be successful in business without the best talent on your team, but finding and keeping those superstar workers can be a challenge. You need to show that your business is a place where elite workers can thrive and be happy, and don't be afraid to pull out all the stops. Read more

Top Indian Startup Logos from 2014

Hanna Schenkel - Tuesday, June 9, 2015

India is known as a country of incredible color and design. Everything from their traditional clothing to their architecture exhibits incredible detail and skill. In this second part of our series on 2014’s best logo designs, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites, showcasing the incredible talent of our Indian designers. Read more

Logo Design Round-Up: 15 Wild Animal Logos

Hanna Schenkel - Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The old idiom “never work with kids or animals” may be true for actors, but any seasoned logo designer knows that our furry friends are good for more than just cuddles. Animals of all shapes and sizes are a perfect short-hand full of meaning for most of us, so one puma can say a thousand words when trying to sell sleek sneakers. Here we've collated 15 brilliant logo designs incorporating animals, communicating anything but a business in wildlife preservation. Read more

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