Published in Bootcamp·PinnedDesign history: key moments you should knowConstruction, communication, and expression were the means that Humankind developed to evolve and thrive as individuals and later on, as a society. It’s by looking at design history, that we know how it was done. For that reason, it’s important to look back, reflect, and support it. From Pre-Historian times…Design History7 min readDesign History7 min read
Published in Melted.design·Feb 2827 free tools for your next (low-budget) design projectWe, designers, love projects where clients have a budget that accommodates additional tools to make the project go from great to brilliant. But realistically, how many times does that happen? More often than not, time and money are a luxury that we can’t afford, and that limits our thought process…Design Process7 min readDesign Process7 min read
Published in Melted.design·Jan 23The downsides of working in the design industryA new year equals new wishes to evolve and become a better person on all fronts. That also includes becoming a better professional and evolving one’s career. Personally, I didn’t imagine I was going to end up where I am today. Once upon a time, I wanted to become a…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Published in Melted.design·Aug 11, 2022Pencil invention: how did the most overlooked designer’s tool come to be?Ah, the pencil. Something so small and often overlooked by everyone — designers included. We don’t know how much it means to our everyday work until we need one and can’t find/don’t have one at hand. A tool that doesn’t require wi-fi, a steep learning curve, or even a fancy…Pencil5 min readPencil5 min read
Published in Melted.design·Jan 18, 2022What is the role of a graphic designer in movies and television?When we think about graphic designers, we associate their work with magazines, books, packaging, and most fields that involve some printed material. Yet, with the demand for different areas, many learned new tools to evolve from printing methods to digital solutions. …Movies4 min readMovies4 min read
Published in Melted.design·Aug 13, 2021Emojis: are they the glyphs of the twenty-first century?Emojis are impossible to ignore. Even if you don’t use them that often, they’re everywhere. In messages with family and friends to newsletters from brands, up until the communication within your company (not to mention social media). Though we don’t remember when we started using them, emojis are a recent…Emoji5 min readEmoji5 min read
Published in Melted.design·Jun 30, 2021The rainbow flag design: story of one of the most recognizable pride symbolsThe rainbow flag, also known as the pride flag, is one of the most recognizable and embraced symbols worldwide. And even though it has been more than 40 years since then, the flag is not only a banner of acceptance but much more about the constant fight for equal rights. …Pride Flags7 min readPride Flags7 min read
Published in Melted.design·Apr 30, 2021Can graphic designers adopt a sustainable approach?Can graphic designers adopt a sustainable approach? Though there’s a demand for digital designers, printing materials are unlikely to disappear. Packaging, billboards, books, leaflets, there’s so much going on in the design world, and the waste is immense. According to studies, every year, people receive about 105 billion pieces of…Sustainability5 min readSustainability5 min read
Published in Melted.design·Mar 6, 20217 design quizzes that don’t prove anything about you but are super fun to doHow many times did you find yourself lost in Internet traps, taking quizzes that can tell your zodiac sign by your pizza choices? Then you take another one and another one, and before you realized you’ve spent too much time doing these quizzes to see if you find something new…Design Quiz3 min readDesign Quiz3 min read
Published in Melted.design·Feb 11, 2021Design awards: what do they stand for?Everyone has their opinion about entering and competing for design awards. Personally, I’ve been tempted to enter in A’ Design Award but always felt like the judges would give me a hard time. However, I know that the fact I haven’t won an award has nothing to do with being a…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
