Tips & Inspo

It's been a brat summer, and maybe a brat green presidential race. I create these color roundups as I listen through artists' discography, — waiting to drop them at moments of relevance. What wasn't in my content calendar? Charli XCX's brat album influencing the aesthetic of Kamala Harris memes. kamala IS brat — Charli (@charli_xcx) July 22, 2024 Charli XCX said it. Kamala is brat. But, what does that mean? Right now, aesthetically, the lime green is just about as popular online as the enigmatic coconut and palm tree emojis (*insert Kamala signature cackle*). It explains why Kamala HQ updated [...]

Music album cover art is a treasure trove of color inspiration, offering a unique blend of visual and emotional cues. By exploring the rich tapestry of album artwork across genres and eras, designers can unlock new and exciting color schemes that elevate their work. So next time you're in search of color inspiration, consider the albums that move you musically and visually. You may just find the perfect palette hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered and transformed into something uniquely yours. I regularly listen through artist's discography in order. Then, I turn their album art into color palettes. [...]

In the vast and intricate world of design, typography holds a special place. Font choices influence how we perceive and interact with text. Within this realm, "feminine typography" emerges, weaving together aesthetics and cultural perceptions to create a unique visual language. But what exactly makes typography feminine? It's an intricate blend of style, context, and emotional resonance that transcends mere font selection, delving into the heart of visual communication. That's an important distinction when searching for Canva fonts for feminine brands. What Makes a Font Feminine? Feminine typography is often characterized by its elegance, fluidity, and expressiveness. Feminine fonts feature [...]

The right font not only communicates the essence of your brand but conveys your message clearly and effectively. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of choosing a font that not only aligns with your brand's personality but also appeals to your intended market. If you are choosing canva fonts for clothing brands, this post will inspire you. How to Choose a Font for a Clothing Brand Selecting the perfect font for your clothing brand matters beyond aesthetics. It's a crucial decision that can significantly influence your brand's identity. It impacts how your design resonates with your [...]

“Each time we don't say what we wanna say, we're dying.” ― Yoko Ono As a figure of artistic subversion and mainstream derision, I've always found Yoko Ono fascinating. In particular, I recall a small interaction with her on the early internet (which I didn't screencap because it was 2009 or 2010 — and who would think to do such a thing?). At the time, she had created a website full of poetry and invited interactions with it. She actually responded to my comment — with something so incomprehensible that I believed it was probably her and not a website [...]

Beauty brands live in an intriguing intersection of function and frivolity. These have a purpose — enhancing ones appearance. But, they also have an intangible value — mood boosting fun. The well-known "lipstick effect" posits that women tend to buy more beauty products during economic recessions — because they're sacrificing in other areas of their budget. While the lipstick effect may not hold much sway in traditional economic circles, new data from global market tracking firm NPD Group finds sales of lipstick and other lip makeup grew 48% in first-quarter over previous year, more than twice as fast as other [...]