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This Brilliant New Tool Is Like Google Search For Colors

Posted By fershid 2057 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Swedish digital studio Future Memories has launched a brilliant new tool called Picular that lets you search for colors by keyword and displays a range of colors based on the top 20 Google Image search results for that keyword.

For example, if you search for ‘ocean’, Picular analyzes the top 20 Google Images for ‘ocean’ and displays the most prominent color in each image and its hex-code. You can copy the hex-code with one click and even preview the original image.

Think of Picular as a search engine for colors, a priceless tool for any designer.

Even Companies With Long Names Can Have Good Logos, Here Are 25 Excellent Examples

Posted By fershid 2010 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When it comes to logo design, a long company name can be quite a challenge. You want to create a logo that’s clean and memorable, but lengthy lines of text can look cluttered and uninspiring.

Professional designers use different techniques to solve the visual challenges of a long brand name. These include:

1. Splitting the name into two or three lines
2. Using different colors for different words
3. Using a condensed typeface
4. Placing the logo symbol between the words

Some companies also use two versions of the same logo – a horizontal logo for wide landscape spaces, and a vertical logo for narrow portrait spaces.

We’ve compiled a list of 25 well-known examples that prove even companies with long names can have good logos. Check them out here.

Adobe ‘Good Bones’ Lets You Change Vector Shapes Easily By Adding A Skeleton Structure

Posted By fershid 1976 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When you create artwork in Adobe Illustrator, the underlying geometry of the vector graphics can be quite complex. If you need to change the appearance of your vector figure, you’ll need to edit each anchor point individually, which can be quite a task. For example, if you want to open the mouth of a vector dinosaur that you’ve created, you’ll need to tweak each anchor point along the head to get the desired result.

Well, Adobe is working on a brilliant new tool called ‘Good Bones’ that enables intuitive and shape-aware editing of complex vector graphics. It uses Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence to analyze the shape of a graphic and automatically adds segment handles and ‘bones’ to connect them to a skeleton-like structure. You can then move the handles around and the AI modifies a

Designer Creates Clever Negative Space Logos That Visualize The Name Of The Company

Posted By fershid 1954 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Lithuania-based graphic designer Leo has come up with a series of clever logos that combine the name or initials of the company into one unique symbol using negative space. The logo in each case visually represents the name of the company.

For example, the logo for Secret Chat is a pair of lips with a padlock in the negative space between the lips. The logo for Wine Rocket is a space shuttle with a wine bottle in the negative space of the shuttle. Leo used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create the logos. Check them out here.

28 Epic Memes For Graphic Designers

Posted By fershid 1894 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Are you in the middle of a tough project with a stiff deadline? Is your boss or client being a d*ck? Are you tired of creating “Buy Two, Get One Free” flyers and banners? If yes, then indulge in some meme-therapy and brighten up your day.

Scientific research has proven that memes help reduce work-related stress by stimulating the release of endorphins that trigger a sense of well-being within your body. In a study of over 3,600 working people, neuroscientists found that daily exposure to memes reduced chances of work-related burnout by 57%.

How To Copy Colors From An Image And Apply Them On Another Image In Photoshop

Posted By fershid 1869 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect has come up with a brilliant tutorial that shows you how to extract colors from an image, and replicate them on any other image.

Learn how to generate a color palette from an image, and apply that palette to another image using curves and gradient maps. Unmesh shares some useful tips and techniques to effectively match the color, tone, and ‘mood’ of your images. Watch here.

31 Beautiful Gradient Logos For Design Inspiration

Posted By fershid 1829 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When Apple launched iOS 7 in 2014, it not only changed the face of UI design, but also branding, graphic and logo design. Skeuomorphic interfaces and glossy app icons were out. Flat design, vibrant colors and gradients were in. In 2016, when Instagram came up with a bright new look and multicolored logo, a vast majority of its users hated the vivid gradients and demanded the company switch back to the vintage camera icon.

Fact is, today bright, bold gradients are one of the hottest design trends in graphic and logo design. We’re seeing more and more brands, specially start ups, incorporating gradients in their logos and app icons. When implemented correctly, gradients can make your logo look modern, contemporary, and impactful. Factors that should be considered before you opt for a ...

Colors Used By Famous Brands (With Their Codes)

Posted By fershid 1676 days ago on all

https://digitalsynopsis.com - BrandColors.net is the largest collection of official colors of popular brands. It was created by Design Bombs to serve as a useful reference for brand color codes that are needed most often.

The site features over 600 brands with 1600 colors, and the collection is ever-growing. You can search by brand name or color code. We’ve shortlisted some of the most well-known companies with their brand palettes and corresponding hex codes. Check them out here

Finally, A Photoshop Face Mask Approved By Adobe For All Graphic Designers

Posted By fershid 1326 days ago on all

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Advertising creatives Jose Miguel Ramirez and Michael Kleinman have come up with a cool face mask for designers that looks like a transparent Photoshop layer, symbolizing the Mask Tool. The ‘Photoshop Mask’ Mask measures 7″ × 4″ and consists of a sublimated polyester exterior with a soft microfiber lining and elastic ear loops.

The initial batch of masks were released in limited quantity and were sold out within 24 hours. Ramirez and Kleinman have decided to ramp-up production to meet the growing demand, and the next batch will be available for purchase from September 1st.

32 Brilliant Logos With Hidden Meanings

Posted By fershid 1194 days ago on all

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Looking for some logo design inspiration? Here are 32 brilliant examples with dual and hidden meanings, also known as visual double-entendres. In most cases, the hidden symbols are a visual representation of the brand name, and in others, they explain the nature of the business.

Clever typography, negative space, and visual symbolism are some of the design techniques used to create these fantastic logos. Check them out below, and don’t miss our other posts on logo design.

Amazing New ‘Super Resolution’ Tool In Adobe Photoshop Can Turn Low-Res Pics To High-Res

Posted By fershid 1129 days ago on all

https://digitalsynopsis.com - In a major breakthrough for the photo industry, Adobe has released a powerful new feature called ‘Super Resolution’ that can upsize an image 4x times while preserving its details and colors. For instance, you can turn a 10-megapixel image into a 40-megapixel image and maintain its sharpness at a higher resolution, thereby improving its quality.

Enlarging a low-resolution image, for printing or other purposes, can lead to blurry results and loss of quality. But the AI-powered Super Resolution feature uses an advanced machine learning model trained on millions of photos to intelligently enlarge images while maintaining sharp edges and preserving details.

The tool is available in Adobe Camera Raw 13.2 plugin for Photoshop and will soon be headed to Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. The

Designer Creates Beautiful Team Badges During The World Cup

Posted By fershid 2081 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Venezuela-based illustrator and graphic designer Moises Fernandez designed some beautiful team badges for his Instagram page during the World Cup.

Created with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, the crests feature beautiful illustrations and artwork, with national symbols and relevant colors for each team. Check them out here.

Remember The Graphic Designer Who Trolled Photoshop Requests? He’s Back!

Posted By fershid 2079 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Are you looking for someone who can Photoshop your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend out of a photo? Or fix your bald patch and cut some flab off your waist? Is there a favourite photo of yours that needs some minor Photoshopping to make it even better? If yes, then James Fridman is the man for the job.

The British designer is an internet star with nearly 1.5 million followers on Twitter. His Photoshop skills are the stuff legends are made of. Need a six pack? Sure. Need 18 inch biceps? Sure. Not only can Fridman make you look taller and slimmer in photos, but he can also place you next to celebrities at red carpet events, or Photoshop you standing next to the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal. Check out some of his work here.

27 Clever Ambigram Logos That Look The Same When Viewed Upside Down

Posted By fershid 2074 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - An ambigram is a typographical design or symbol consisting of text modified in such a way that it can be read in different orientations – inverted, rotated, mirror-image, etc. For example, the logo of Sun Microsystems (no. 4 below) is a brilliantly-designed ambigram that reads ‘SUN’ from all directions. Another famous example is the New Man logo (no. 6 below), designed by Raymond Loewy in 1969. It looks the same upside down or when rotated 180 degrees.

Apart from commercial logos, ambigrams are commonly used in tattoo designs, calligraphy, gothic typography, book covers (Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons), music albums, and more. In today’s post, we’ve compiled some brilliant examples of rotational ambigrams in logo design that look the same when viewed upside down. Check them out here.

Watch This 6-Second Ad From ‘The Nun’ That YouTube Removed For Being Too Scary

Posted By fershid 2068 days ago on Advertising

https://digitalsynopsis.com - You must have come across those jump-scare videos that look unassuming at first, and then suddenly a scary face appears from nowhere and leaves you startled. Well, the marketing team for ‘The Nun’ movie came up with a similar pre-roll ad for YouTube, which apparently shocked viewers to the extent that YouTube had to take it down. Watch it here.

Clever Ads From Post-it Highlight Creatives Who Spend Sleepless Nights Coming Up With Bright Ideas

Posted By fershid 2067 days ago on Advertising

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Ogilvy Istanbul has come up with a brilliant campaign for Post-it that highlights the artists, designers, and creatives who spend sleepless nights honing their craft. The 3-ad series features illustrations of an architect, a musician, and a designer working late into the night while everyone else has left the office or is asleep.

The yellow light of their office/studio matches the iconic yellow color of Post-it sticky notes. The tagline reads, “Bright ideas are worth to remember.” Check out the ads here.

This Photographer’s Behind-The-Scenes Photos Vs. Final Photos Will Surprise You

Posted By fershid 2065 days ago on Photography

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Brazilian photographer Gilmar Silva has come up with an impressive project titled “Lugar x Foto” (Place and Photo) in which he shares behind-the-scenes images of his shoots, alongside the final photograph. The first photo shows the location and the working environment of the photographer and his team. The second photo shows the final (edited) photograph, which is hard to believe in most cases.

The objective of the project is to highlight the importance of proper photography techniques and angles, not just the Photoshop editing. Check out the series here.

This Guy Uses Forced Perspective To Capture Awesome Photos With Toy Superheroes

Posted By fershid 2048 days ago on Photography

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Malaysian photographer and toy collector Wire Hon uses his smart phone camera, a few props, and clever forced perspective techniques to capture hilarious photos of himself with Marvel and DC superhero action figures. He makes it look like the figures are life-size and he is actually interacting with them. Sometimes, he also gets his family into the act. Check out the photos here.

Designers, You’ll Love These $5 Keychains Of Popular Graphic Design Softwares And Memes

Posted By fershid 2046 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Singapore-based graphic artist Yu Xin has come up with a cool series of $5 keychains for graphic designers, based on popular Adobe programs and their interfaces. If you’ve ever worked with a demanding client, you’ll relate to the meme-based Photoshop and Illustrator keychains that feature PS and AI file icons with funny filenames.

The idea came to Xin when she was working on a design project that involved a significant number of revisions. She decided to channel her frustrations into creating an initial batch of 10 keychains for each design that were quickly bought by friends and colleagues.

Photoshop’s New, More Powerful ‘Content-Aware Fill’ Can Realistically Remove Any Object From Your Photos

Posted By fershid 2037 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Adobe Photoshop’s Content-Aware Fill is a useful tool to remove unwanted objects from your photos, but sometimes the results can fall short and the current tool doesn’t have any options to customize the results.

Well, all that is going to change with a powerful new upgrade to Content-Aware Fill that will give the tool its own workspace and additional customizations so you have more control over your images. The upgrade will let you preview the results in real-time and deselect parts of the image you would like to exclude from sampling.

With Adobe Sensei creative intelligence technology, the tool can now adapt to the scene. You can rotate, scale, and mirror source pixels, and output the results to a new layer. Watch the tool in action here.