Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Meet Bird Machine, Oiselle’s first print publication including original writings from runners Lauren Fleshman, Kara Goucher, and Alison Mariella Désir—alongside a closer look at fall 2020’s flystyle. Oiselle (French for bird) is a women’s running apparel company founded in 2007 with a mission to create a company where the through line of women-led decision-making and product innovation is complete. Oiselle...
What makes a good business card/identity design? “It must be first and foremost unique, created specifically for the person or company it represents. The business card is like the identity card of a brand. Another important aspect is the small format. It is never easy to work with small formats, but if the design is well thought out, a logo...
“In a world where unattractive QR codes can win you over with their simplicity and practical value, here we have the opportunity to reclaim the ground by exploring the uniqueness of personalised physical format. While QR codes look pretty much all the same, there’s an endless sense with the physical format, and the opportunity to make a great first impression....
The 2023 Golden Pin Design Award has recently announced the list of jurors! The jury is made up of 97 experts from around the world with diverse backgrounds in design, architecture, media, advertising, and fundraising and venture capital, and includes the likes of Vietnamese architectural master Võ Trọng Nghĩa, Japanese product designer Kazunari Miyake and Co-founder of Dutch architecture firm...
“It is undeniable that everything in our world is now digital, but physical and tangible objects are still relevant because they can leave more personal and memorable impressions, and that includes business cards. I used to keep a collection of well-designed business cards, and speaking from experience, the businesses in the collection were actually easier to remember because they stood...
Ready to take your art global? Join “Jeune Pinceau” for an extraordinary celebration of culture and creativity, where you can proudly showcase your talent to the world! Join talented young artists from eight participating countries as they showcase their incredible skills and creativity. From the breathtaking landscapes of France to the dynamic streets of Hong Kong, and now at the...
“A good business-card design should be visually appealing, memorable, and convey the essence and activities of the brand. Its key elements are an absence of unnecessary details and visual noise, allowing the relevant information to be remembered faster. A business card carries its own function, so the design should not be overloaded, should not distract from the main information.”...
“I still think that physical business cards have a place in design and branding. They can create a tactile moment that most digital executions simply can’t achieve. For example, I have a hand-written wedding invitation from a friend hanging on my wall. Would I have hung that up if that same person had sent it to me over e-mail? The...
“A well-designed card offers a tactile, sensory experience unmatched in the digital realm. A physical card is a tangible memento of a connection, bridging digital and physical worlds while grounding us in the present. Ultimately, physical business cards are more than just tools; they’re expressions of a brand’s story that deepen human connections.”...
“By utilising various paper qualities and techniques such as embossing and foil stamping, tactile aspects can be added to the design in addition to visual expressions such as colours and images. This can further convey a company’s identity and values and leave a lasting impression on the recipient. The type and texture of the paper can also influence the colour...
“Hello, nice to meet you — and here is my card…” We have nearly all said this and proffered said card hundreds of times. No matter your occupation, a business card can be a huge plus. So it is worth spending some time and money on, even paying a professional to do it if you are not yourself a designer....
The A’Design Award and Competition is for designers, innovators and companies that want to highlight themselves to attract the attention of media, publishers and buyers. It has up to 100 categories and it is for creative of all types with awards ranging from Good Industrial Design Award, Good Architecture Design Award to Good Product Design Award, Good Communication Design Award...
