25 Logos that had a refresh this year (including Audi & Mastercard)

I have picked out the most UK-Centric ones.
The full list and editorial on the 2009 logo redesigns is on graphicdesignblog

While compiling these images, I noticed most of the corporate brands following a particular trend while redesigning their logos…..minimalism. Yes, nowadays instead of going for complete new look, brands are adding minor changes to their icons and word mark.

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Walking past my first digital outdoor campaign

When down in London this week, in Liverpool street station I walked past my first treatment and build for a digital six sheet.
Proud moment, It was outdoor that made me want to get into design.

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Working on the hi-def large screens have sparked a real interest in what can be done in digital outdoor.
The copywriting/campaign was developed by Jupiters print agency.
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We are looking for a brilliant digital designer to join the Realise team

We at realise are looking for a digital designer.

Here's what to do: 
1. Read Don's requirements below 
2. Think to yourself 'thats a job for me' 
3. Tick the technical boxes and send us an email.

(There will be an official job posting in the usual places in time)

We want to hire someone brilliant.
Someone with an ego as big as mine.
Someone desperate to make their mark on the world.
And desperate for recognition of their talent and individuality.
Someone who designs because they simply have to.
Someone who couldn’t live without an outlet for their creativity.
Someone who has something to prove to themselves and to their peers.
Someone who wants their name spoken about and revered.
Someone who thrives on pressure to perform.
Someone who sees every brief as an opportunity to show off their skills.
Someone with a passion for photography, typography, illustration, film, and writing.
Someone who is highly motivated.
Someone who will make us look good.
And most importantly, someone who is a genuine, decent, friendly, collaborative person.
Because without that, everything else becomes irrelevant.
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An introduction to usability testing

A nice overview/introduction to usability testing

There seems to be this idea going around that usability testing is bad, or that the cool kids don’t do it. That it’s old skool. That designers don’t need to do it. What if I told you that usability testing is the hottest thing in experience design research? Every time a person has a great experience with a website, a web app, a gadget, or a service, it’s because a design team made excellent decisions about both design and implementation—decisions based on data about how people use designs. And how can you get that data? Usability testing.

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