Trends • Graphic Design USA https://gdusa.com The nation’s most popular news source for graphic design business, ideas, and opportunities. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:27:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://gdusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/icon-gdusa.svg Trends • Graphic Design USA https://gdusa.com 32 32 LogoLounge Report 2026: Architects of Possibility https://gdusa.com/2026-logolounge-trend-report-architects-of-possibility/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:04 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85836 Graphic designers are evolving into ‘architects of possibility’ as identities become more expressive, fluid, responsive and dynamic. So say Bill Gardner in the 2026 LogoLounge Trend Report. For more than two decades, Bill’s perspective has commanded attention with sweeping overviews of the past year’s emerging developments in logos and identity — the context and culture from which they arise — some specific manifestations — and the wisdom he imparts along the journey.

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]]> Mother Design Opens Shop For Well-Designed Things https://gdusa.com/mother-design-opens-shop-for-well-designed-things/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85661 Mother Design Shop is a shop dedicated to well-designed analog crafts and is “mostly an excuse to share our love of design with the general public, meet new people, and have unexpected conversations.”

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]]> Terrapin Beer Packaging Honors Musical Roots https://gdusa.com/terrapin-beer-packaging-honors-its-music-driven-roots/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:30:46 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=83281 Package design artwork draws inspiration from iconic rock music and was developed by a roster of artists including Matt Leunig, Brian Steely, Justin Helton, Derek Perez, and Owen Murphy.

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]]> Time Magazine Names America’s Most Iconic Companies https://gdusa.com/time-names-americas-most-iconic-companies/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:15:21 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=82921 Time, in collaboration with Statista, has released a list of America's 250 “Most Iconic Companies,” based on an independent survey of more than 10,000 members of the US general population.

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]]> Weird Blobs Cause Denver To Update AI-Designed Logo https://gdusa.com/weird-blobs-cause-denver-to-update-ai-designed-logo/ https://gdusa.com/weird-blobs-cause-denver-to-update-ai-designed-logo/#respond Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:36:46 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=77895 For the 2025 Vibrant Denver Bond the finance department at the City and County of Denver created a logo using Canva's generative AI feature. A month later, the logo had been replaced with a version drawn by a human.

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]]> https://gdusa.com/weird-blobs-cause-denver-to-update-ai-designed-logo/feed/ 0 Huot: 2025 Airline Design Trends https://gdusa.com/huot-on-airline-design-trends/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:47:47 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=65254 Edmond Huot is a globally renowned designer specializing in airline branding and livery design. With over two decades of experience, he has shaped the visual identities of some of the world’s most prominent airlines. He shares his thoughts on airline design trends in 2025.

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]]> Creative Director Reimagines Home-Sharing Software https://gdusa.com/creative-director-reimagines-home-sharing-software/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:02:45 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=57871 Kanan F. Whited IV is a seasoned creative director known for driving automated, user-friendly, and visual technology solutions in the hospitality and lifestyle industries. He put this experience to work as co-founder of Orion Haus, a home-sharing software with fully automated processes and a mobile app.

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]]> Gen Z Rewrites Engagement Rulebook https://gdusa.com/gen-z-rewrites-engagement-rulebook/ Wed, 10 May 2023 12:52:36 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=57268 With buying power, digital proficiency and a yearning for meaningful interactions, Generation Z presents a great opportunity for brands, but also a big conundrum, since brands must provide not just the products but also stories and experiences to go with them.

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]]> Cult Marketing Draws A Link Between Ohio and Joy https://gdusa.com/cult-marketing-draws-a-link-between-ohio-and-joy/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:27:40 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=13620 TourismOhio has unveiled the new brand, developed by Columbus-based Cult Marketing

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]]> The Brand Gallery Promises Transparency For Attkisson Investigative Show https://gdusa.com/the-brand-gallery-promises-transparency-for-attkisson-investigative-show/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:26:04 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=13387 Translucent arcs signal transparency for Sharyl Attkisson's new investigative show for Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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]]> The Catskills Come To Connecticut https://gdusa.com/the-catskills-come-to-connecticut/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:46:35 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=13394 Kevin Hall Design helped bring the comedy of the Catskills - oy - to a special event in Connecticut.

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]]> Hansen Belyea Plays With Blocks For Allegro Pediatrics https://gdusa.com/hansen-belyea-plays-with-blocks-for-allegro-pediatrics/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 15:10:05 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=13401 Hansen Belyea repositions venerable pediatric practice with unique name and playful logo made of blocks.

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]]> Garfield Group Gives ADCP Site Clubby Look https://gdusa.com/garfield-group-gives-adcp-site-clubby-look/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:06:56 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=9557 The Art Directors Club of Philadelphia (ADCP) found itself in need of a website that celebrated the way it takes pride in being unapologetically itself.

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]]> Courtney Welcomes Visitors To Washington’s Largest Event Facility https://gdusa.com/courtney-welcomes-visitors-to-washingtons-largest-event-facility/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:05:01 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=9568   Seattle’s Washington State Convention Center in Seattle welcomes over 400,000 guests each year. However, the 30-year-old wayfinding system at WSCC struggled to greet, guide and direct these guests. Built in a challenging urban location, the success of the original building led to three expansions, spreading across several city blocks and creating the largest meeting and event facility […]

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]]> 22squared Modernizes Classic Tales For Kitchen and Bath https://gdusa.com/22squared-modernizes-classic-tales-for-kitchen-and-bath/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:23:13 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=8857 Classic tales are modernized in this kitchen and bathroom campaign for DXV by American Standard.

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]]> Kim Leads NYC Ballet’s First All Inhouse Creative Department https://gdusa.com/kim-leads-nyc-ballets-first-all-inhouse-creative-department/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:22:34 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=8850 Ricky Kim is new Director, Creative Services at New York City Ballet, and heads organization's first all-inhouse creative department.

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]]> Pentagram Makes Simple Call For Verizon https://gdusa.com/pentagram-makes-simple-call-for-verizon/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:21:54 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=8827 Pentagram and Verizon opted for a dramatically simplified and flexible new version of the old company checkmark logo.

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]]> Saatchi LA Gives Foundation New Leash On Life https://gdusa.com/saatchi-la-gives-foundation-new-leash-on-life/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:19:41 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=8964 Saatchi & Saatchi LA has made it their mission to help local animal rescue the Amanda Foundation.

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]]> New UFC Identity In Your Face https://gdusa.com/new-ufc-identity-in-your-face/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:31:34 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7765 Hollywood-based Troika designs a new in-your-face identity for UFC including portrayal of the martial arts fighters as larger-than-life.

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]]> Grant’s Decca Exhibit Anything But Standard https://gdusa.com/grants-decca-exhibit-anything-but-standard/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:44:51 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7769 Grant Design Collaborative creates an exhibition experience focusing on the non-standard solutions of its client Decca Contract.

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]]> Warkulwiz: GoPhillyGo Just Flows https://gdusa.com/warkulwiz-gophillygo-just-flows/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:28:18 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7743 Philadelphia has a new website that makes it easier for users to map bike, walk and pubic transit outings, with help from Warkulwiz Design Associates and developer Azavea

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]]> Beardwood Bird Symbolizes Challenger Brand https://gdusa.com/beardwood-bird-symbolizes-challenger-brand/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:02:44 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7691 Beardwood & Co develops a new logo featuring a hummingbird for challenger brand Edgewell, newly independent from Energizer

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]]> Loyalkaspar and Peabody Walk The Red Carpet https://gdusa.com/loyalkaspar-and-peabody-walk-the-red-carpet/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:41:44 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7730 To raise awareness of the Peabody organization and its prestigious awards, loyalkaspar developed a comprehensive branding and identity program, as well as transforming the pinnacle event into a red carpet moment

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]]> NYC Future Tied To Creative Economy https://gdusa.com/nyc-future-tied-to-creative-economy/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:19:58 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7216 The creative sector is one of New York City’s most important economic assets. But the city’s working artists and for-profit creative firms face a growing number of challenges.

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]]> Hopscotch Design Festival Set For Fall https://gdusa.com/hopscotch-design-festival-set-for-fall/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:13:52 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7200 Second annual Hopscotch Design Festival is scheduled for September 9-10

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]]> Chip Kidd’s Mysteri-O-Meter https://gdusa.com/chip-kidds-mysteri-o-meter/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:50:38 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7210 Acclaimed designer Chip Kidd publishes a new book entitled Judge This

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]]> UCLA Designer’s Blueprint for Success https://gdusa.com/ucla-designers-blueprint-for-success/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:14:54 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=7219 UCLA Blueprint made its debut last month.

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