Get your weekly dose of design inspiration with small bites on this fine Monday.
I am all about creative business card designs. They’re one of my favorite things to design, and I love how much versatility they have in terms of materials, shape and design. This week InspirationFeed published 20 of their favorite designs using plastic.
Becoming Steve Jobs, a new biography on the founder of Apple is coming out soon. This past week, in anticipation of its’ release, Fast Company has been publishing interest excerpts. Apparently, when Jobs was on his deathbed desperately needing a liver transplant, Tim Cook offered his and Jobs refused. It’s an interesting article, and I’m anxious for the book release.
Design Taxi published an interesting video this week outlining exactly how Apple stores are designed to make you spend more money. Yes, all stores are designed for optimal profits, but Apple’s relatively small storefronts generate more money per square foot than any other retailer.
Graphic designers and advertisers can face serious creative challenges at times, including how to make a dull product seem appealing and interesting. AdWeek featured the new campaign for visiting the state of Nebraska this week. Rather than trying to build up attractions and excitement they don’t have, the Nebraska tourism office is marketing the Cornhusker state as “Visit Nice.” It won the Best in Show for the Nebraska Addys and it’s a really well done campaign.
Want to see a graphic designer twitch? Use Comic Sans, ask them to use internet images for print and ask them to work for free. Enjoy this playful list from BuzzFeed.
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