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See Grumpy Cat, Beyonce, Hugh Jackman and Other Celebrity Emojis

See Grumpy Cat, Beyonce, Hugh Jackman and Other Celebrity Emojis

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Because a picture can say more than a thousand words, and we never really run out of things we want to say, we asked some of our icon designers to help us out – create some new emojis referencing some of our favorite TV shows, celebrities and pop culture icons. Their responses are as hilarious as they are skillful – check out our favorites here. Read more

DesignCrowd Photoshop Contest: Famous Landmarks As You've Never Seen Them Before

DesignCrowd Photoshop Contest: Famous Landmarks As You've Never Seen Them Before

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Some places in the world we can all immediately picture when we hear their names. The rushing waters of Niagara Falls. The bustle of Times Square. The ancient majesty of Machu Picchu. We’ve seen them so often we might imagine there could not possibly be anything new for us to discover about them. At DesignCrowd we wanted to know what the world's busiest tourist attractions look like without people? And what would happen if those landmarks themselves were to disappear?  Read more

Interview: Meet Alex Strange, UK Graphic Designer on DesignCrowd

Interview: Meet Alex Strange, UK Graphic Designer on DesignCrowd

Aby A - Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Meet Alex Strange, a 22 year old illustrator from the UK. Alex is a winner of DesignCrowd's monthly design contest for new designers. His unique style caught our attention and we wanted to learn what influences his design process and how we comes up with new ideas. Read more

DesignCrowd's United Nations of Logos

DesignCrowd's United Nations of Logos

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Our designers at DesignCrowd come from all corners of the world, and bring all types of backgrounds and expertise to their creations. Here you will find a roundup of some of our most successful and popular designers from around the globe. Read more

15 Inspiring Square Logos

15 Inspiring Square Logos

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Squares are pretty impressive, if you really think about it. For one, they are the basis of human space measurement. And just about all modern construction is based on square shapes. Companies have long incorporated square shapes into their logo designs to bring across a myriad of meanings. Click here to get inspired by some of the best logos in the business, and learn what a square can tell customers about a business. Read more

DesignCrowd Web Design Contest: Vince Vaughn Stock Photos

DesignCrowd Web Design Contest: Vince Vaughn Stock Photos

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Stock images are notorious for being cheesy and fake. At least these ones from the Unfinished Business cast don’t pretend otherwise. Check out this DesignCrowd web design contest to see some of the world’s most popular brands get a Vaughn Photobomb. Read more

15 Inspiring Business Card Designs

15 Inspiring Business Card Designs

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Anyone who has been to a networking event knows how important a great business card design can be to stand out from the crowd. Read on to get some inspiration on how to approach one of your most important business tools. Read more

DesignCrowd's Top 10 Logos You Could've Bought Instead of Your Xbox

DesignCrowd's Top 10 Logos You Could've Bought Instead of Your Xbox

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, April 29, 2015

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes pictures are worth thousands of dollars. We’re not saying, don’t buy an Xbox, we’re just saying buy it with the money one of our expertly designed logos will generate for your business. Read more

15 Famous Blue Logo Designs ... That Show The Power of Color

15 Famous Blue Logo Designs ... That Show The Power of Color

Jo Sabin - Monday, April 27, 2015

According to research, blue is most people’s favorite color. And it’s easy to see why. It’s versatile, to start with. Depending on how it’s used, blue can signify divinity and progress, technology and nature, cleanliness, worldliness, reliability and power. Click to see some iconic blue logos. Read more

5 Standard Logo Types: What's The Difference?

5 Standard Logo Types: What's The Difference?

Jo Sabin - Friday, April 24, 2015

In a recent article for StartupSmart, DesignCrowd community manager Jo Sabin spoke about the different types of standard logos. Everybody knows how important a logo is in representing a company, so knowing all your options before committing to a design means doing your business a serious favour. Read more

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