Let me begin with this caveat: I generally enjoy and appreciate How Magazine for what it is: a bi-monthly look at the creative industry and graphic design. However, given that they are a periodical focused on good design and marketing, I take issue with a few of their magazine-related practices: Read more about Brand Analysis: How Magazine

Every once in awhile I see a Royal Cup Coffee delivery truck rolling down the highway in the DC metro area. And every time I do, I think two things: Read more about Brand Analysis: Royal Cup Coffee

Given that I share a name with those beloved purveyors of Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, I was recently surprised to learn that Kraft Foods has launched a new corporate brand. Apparently they are keeping the old-school blue and red logo for certain products (like Mac & Cheese), as a sub-brand, but the company as a whole now has a “modern” logo… modern, in this case, meaning: Read more about Kraft Foods Unveils New Corporate Brand

Let’s face it. At some point, all of us are going to need to paint something, whether its the interior or exterior of a dwelling, a shed that needs a fresh coat, or a new fence. Sherwin Williams is a company who has been a solid presence in the coatings field since 1866, when it was founded. It has strong name recognition, recognition which is probably generally associated with positive connotations: quality, history, durability. Read more about Brand Analysis: Sherwin Williams

How Magazine recently put out it’s Self-Promotion Design Annual and, as always, it was chock-full of brilliant work. One of the recognized works that really leapt out at me was the CD design for the band Rabbit Children, created by Brian Danaher. Read more about Rabbit Children CD design by Brian Danaher

Smashing Magazine has a really great article up detailing “30 Fresh and Inspirational Portfolios with a Twist.” Looks to be some very informative reading. I’m looking forward to digging into it later. Read more about Fresh and Inspirational Portfolios