I’ve actually been using the beta versions of both Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo for a little while now, in my daily work. Given their beta status, I haven’t gone so far as to design whole websites with these apps or anything of the sort, but I used them for small, quick tasks just to…
Lidl and Sainsbury’s launch two very different Christmas campaigns Two of this year’s most anticipated Christmas campaigns launched this week, with Lidl and Sainsbury’s revealing two very different ads. The discounter has opted for a continuation of its Lidl Surprises campaign, with the TV ad showcasing the care its free range turkeys receive in a…
Let’s face facts, you were firmly clutching that packet of Kleenex in anticipation of the John Lewis Christmas ad just like everybody else. But then something strange happened. A dog jumped joyously on a trampoline. The regular set up of tears, followed by an existential crisis over cold turkey, all but gone and replaced by…
Heineken is partnering with Deliveroo in a move that marks the first time an alcohol brand has offered a direct-to-consumer retail route. The deal between the two will see Heineken launch a new brand – Brew House – through which consumers can order beer and cider made by Heineken via the Deliveroo app. It will initially…
Do you ever fall into one of those designer “stereotypes?” Admit it, maybe you wear a lot of black, or maybe you have unfriended someone for using Comic Sans. Even from afar, there are a few things that set designers apart from the rest of the crowd. How many of these fifteen signs can you…
As developers, are we paid to write code? This challenging question raises concerns about product quality, code quality, and our purpose as developers in a world of coded applications. You’ll find an interesting post that dives deeper into the matter in the “Work & Life” section of our reading list this week. But…
Advertisers should start demanding more of Facebook and Google when it comes to the metrics they offer, according to a number of marketers. Facebook has come in for criticism after it found more errors in the way it measures some digital metrics. In August, it admitted it had overstated video views by as much as…
With Thanksgiving coming up next week, have you already thought about ways how to spend your days before the holiday? Well, you could send simple “Thank You” emails to your past clients, perhaps design something free for somebody, or take some time to improve your website. To those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving,…
Valaire – Set Design Case Study AoiroStudio Nov 18, 2016 Let’s change the gear a little on Abduzeedo, how about some set inspiration? That’s a very rare term used on the blog, what is it? Also known as scenic design, an actually term would be stage design for many purposes either is for a theatrical…
Bad Neon – Poster Series AoiroStudio Nov 18, 2016 This poster series has a lot of great elements that we love on Abduzeedo, first of all we’ve always been fan of everything related with the word: neon. Posters always have been one of our first love of design way before everything went digital with UI,…