Negative space takes center stage in current packaging design trends, according to leading fashion forecast and trend analysis company Stylesight in its Prints & Graphics: Packaging Highlights March 2013 report. This “Minimal Mind” graphic design trend favors immaculate white space and minimal graphics over decorative graphic design elements. “Pristine packaging alludes an über contemporary feel,” states Stylesight. Additional
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Graphic Design Trend Watch: Lights Out! Stylesight Notes All Black Motifs Used in Luxurious Packaging
Leading fashion forecast and trend analysis company Stylesight takes a “global look at new packaging developments, exploring innovative structures and materials as well as color, graphic and pattern applications” in its most recent Prints & Graphics: Packaging Highlights March 2013 report. All black color is used in food, beverage and cosmetic packaging to communicate a sense of
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Get Ready for Fresh Graphic Design Inspiration on FIDMDigitalArts during Winter Quarter Portfolio Week!
It’s the end of another quarter here at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, which means time for the FIDMDigitalArts Blog to showcase new portfolios by FIDM Graphic Design/Branding and Graphic Design/Entertainment graduates! Whether you’re looking for design inspiration, new creative talent, or if you’re curious about what FIDM’s Graphic Design and Digital Media programs have to offer, check back during the
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Trend Watch Tuesday: Sweet Retro Packaging Design Elements Will Have You Craving Confections this Year
It’s pretty common for confectionary packaging to offer decadent designs as tasty as the treats they house, and we love the fair share of retro design pieces spotted at The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) by leading fashion trend forecast and analysis company, Stylesight. “Showcasing a stunning and stimulating portfolio of brands and products to
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Featured Digital Media, Graphic Design Competitions from The Dieline, The Addys and The Art Directors Club
Calling all digital media and graphic design college students! Read up on competitions for students and pros for 2013. Below are three featured contests: for packaging designers and enthusiasts, don’t miss The Dieline Awards (deadline March 15 for students), for advertising designers, check out the details for The Addy Awards (deadline January 25 for the
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Gorgeous and Creative Cosmetic Packaging Designed by FIDM Graphic Design Students
Browse beautiful packaging designs by Graphic Design Students at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, who developed cosmetic concepts for an annual packaging competition sponsored by ICMAD, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association. We mentioned FIDM Graphic Design Grad Matt Zonona earlier this year, who was awarded third place in ICMAD’s 13th Annual Young Designers packaging design competition, open
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FIDM Portfolio Week: Recent Graphic Design Grad, Anthony Rodriguez, Makes Germs Fun
A recent Graphic Design graduate of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Anthony Rodriguez’s final portfolio demonstrates strong typography and publication skills in imagined metropolitan magazine Central; a strong sense of color and branding in his concepts for Cafe Metro, Grand Guild nightclub and active sportswear brand Forth; and a clever sense of humor in the graphic
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FIDM Portfolio Week: Get Inspired by Fine Type and Illustrative Logos in Tara Rumore’s Graphic Design/Branding Book
We love perusing the new portfolios developed by recent Graphic Design grads at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising to scope out new graphic design trends and get inspired by the work of young, up-and-coming talent. A close look at the Graphic Design/Branding portfolio by Tara Rumore reveals her attention to detail and passion for
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NEXT WEEK: Get Fresh Graphic Design Inspiration During Portfolio Week
It’s the end of another quarter here at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, which means time for the FIDMDigitalArts Blog to showcase new portfolios by FIDM Graphic Design/Branding and Graphic Design/Entertainment graduates! Whether you’re looking for design inspiration, new creative talent, or if you’re curious about what FIDM’s Graphic Design and Digital Media programs have to offer, check back during the
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