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20 Cheeky Monkey Logos To Ring In Chinese New Year

20 Cheeky Monkey Logos To Ring In Chinese New Year

Jane Murray - Monday, February 15, 2016

February marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which this year is ringing in the year of the monkey. In traditional Chinese astrology, the monkey is seen as an auspicious animal displaying great creativity and spirit, as well as intelligence and curiosity. If ever you needed a good reason to adorn your logo with a monkey, there it is. Read more

30 Heart Logos Lovingly Designed to Celebrate Valentine's Day

30 Heart Logos Lovingly Designed to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Jane Murray - Sunday, February 14, 2016

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Whether you're cranking up the romance with your significant other or spending the day loving the independence of single life, we've got some truly gorgeous design to make the day even better. To celebrate all that is great about romance, we've rounded up our favorite heart-shaped logo designs. Read more

20 Refreshing Blue Logos In Tribute To Pantone's Serenity

20 Refreshing Blue Logos In Tribute To Pantone's Serenity

Jane Murray - Saturday, February 13, 2016

Baby blue is for more than just babies, as Pantone's Serenity, half of 2016's two-toned color of the year, is proving. Most people love blue, and its associations with science, technology, and anything that wants to seem reliable and approachable, makes it incredibly popular in growing industries. Familiarize yourself with the shade, so you too can be at the cutting edge of design in 2016. Read more

Politicians Painted Into Famous Portraits

Politicians Painted Into Famous Portraits

Kevin Bradford - Friday, February 12, 2016

At DesignCrowd, we wondered what it would look like if some of the most powerful world leaders sat for some of the great portrait painters in history. How would the combination heighten the impact of the person on the audience? Read more

400 Alternative Uber Logos

400 Alternative Uber Logos

Kevin Bradford - Thursday, February 11, 2016

Ride share app Uber has been criticized for its new icon design and rebrand. DesignCrowd challenged its creative community to use their collective design skills to come up with an alternative logo for Uber. Check out some of the best designs here. Read more

44 World Famous Brands Using 2 Colors In Their Iconic Logo Design

44 World Famous Brands Using 2 Colors In Their Iconic Logo Design

Jane Murray - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

When looking at the logos of the world's most powerful brands, it quickly becomes apparent the vast majority choose very simple color schemes. Strong color choices are crucial to send the right message and attract the right audience, and combining colors can be a great way to enhance your brand. Read more

Illustrators design new wardrobe for Be Like Bill meme

Illustrators design new wardrobe for Be Like Bill meme

Kevin Bradford - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The Be Like Bill meme, which has taken over news feeds, aims to be a champion for internet etiquette, and addresses commonplace behavior that annoys many online users. And despite the publicity, Bill has pretty much maintained the same image. So our creative community here at DesignCrowd decided to give Bill a makeover, to ensure he is dressed to impress during his time in the spotlight. Read more

20 Restaurant Logos from the World's Most Famous Restaurants

20 Restaurant Logos from the World's Most Famous Restaurants

Jane Murray - Monday, February 8, 2016

These days there's rich offerings to be had if you're a foodie in need of indulgence. Celebrity chefs have risen to previously unknown levels of fame while restaurants have turned into international legends with waiting lists years long. And of course, their design and branding rivals that of the most prestigious companies in the world. Read more

20 Stunning Pink Logo Designs To Celebrate Pantone's Rose Quartz

20 Stunning Pink Logo Designs To Celebrate Pantone's Rose Quartz

Jane Murray - Saturday, February 6, 2016

Pink can be so much more than just a princess color. Of all colors, pink may well be the one most stuffed with positive associations, communicating warmth, comfort, romance, companionship and happiness. With Pantone having just announced their shade Rose Quartz to be one of two colors of the year 2016, it's also right on trend. Read more

Star Wars Characters Swap Space Battles For Regular Day Jobs

Star Wars Characters Swap Space Battles For Regular Day Jobs

Kevin Bradford - Friday, February 5, 2016

Star Wars, The Force Awakens, is showing little sign of dropping off the galactic radar of film fans. But what if some of the characters were to fall on hard times, and joined the job center queue behind old Jar Jar Binks? Here, our talented design community imagined alternative jobs for the cast, in the event they slip out of the spotlight. Read more

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