How eye scanning impacts visual hierarchy in UX design

While millennia of art, from Greek vases to Italian chapels, have shaped our understanding of what beauty is, the comparatively recent technology behind eye tracking is adding a new dynamic to how we visually perceive the world. More to the point, this exciting new science is helping us better understand

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The work of Ian Brignell

In my ignorance, I was unfamiliar with Canadian designer Ian Brignell, even though I’ve been looking at his custom lettering work for years. The “Share a Coke” typeface took one week to create Head over to HeyThere for an interesting interview. HeyThere: What is your process for designing a

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The MGM lions

The classic lion trademark was created in 1916 for the Goldwyn Pictures Corporation by ad executive Howard Dietz. Slats, appearing from 1917-1924, born in Dublin Zoo Dietz said he decided to use a lion as the company’s mascot as a tribute to his alma mater, Columbia University, whose athletic

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A new Freeview logo and identity

Launched in the UK in 2002, Freeview is a subscription-free TV service delivered through an aerial that offers more than 60 TV channels and more than 25 radio stations. Freeview is managed by DTV Services Ltd, a company owned and run by its five shareholders: BBC, BSkyB, Channel 4,

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Pulsating Sonos

This got a ton of online press last week. If you scroll up and down while viewing the following image, the lines surrounding the Sonos wordmark appear to pulse, kind of like the speakers sold by the home audio company. Created by Bruce Mau Design, the portfolio page unsurprisingly

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Using Apps and Online Printing for On the Go Design

Nowadays designers have the ability and technology to work from just about everywhere imaginable -freelancing and getting work done on the go is not only possible, it can actually be preferable at times. With countless Apps on the market for your iPad or tablet and a myriad of

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The ultimate practice app for developers

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5 tips for choosing the right typeface

Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. We produce content across five core areas:   Technology TechRadar T3 Mac|Life Gizmodo UK More… Entertainment CVG PC Gamer GamesRadar Total Film More… Music MusicRadar Guitarist FutureMusic Rhythm More… Creative Digital Camera World Mollie Makes Photography

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net awards 2015: nominations now open

Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. We produce content across five core areas:   Technology TechRadar T3 Mac|Life Gizmodo UK More… Entertainment CVG PC Gamer GamesRadar Total Film More… Music MusicRadar Guitarist FutureMusic Rhythm More… Creative Digital Camera World Mollie Makes Photography

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