Graphic Design USA https://gdusa.com The nation’s most popular news source for graphic design business, ideas, and opportunities. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://gdusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/icon-gdusa.svg Graphic Design USA https://gdusa.com 32 32 July 15 Is Last Day To Enter Our Package Awards https://gdusa.com/now-open-63rd-gdusa-package-awards/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:26 +0000 https://gdusa2024v2.agreatidea.studio/?p=65015 This Wednesday July 15 (midnight) is the last day to enter our 63rd anniversary competition, which celebrates the power of package design to tell the story, advance the brand, amplify the experience, make and reinforce the sale — to forge a connection at the moment of truth. Food & Beverages, Wine & Spirits, Home & Garden, Beauty & Personal Care, Luxury & Sustainability, and a dozen more categories.

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]]> 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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]]> Our 2026 GDUSA Inhouse Design Awards Showcase https://gdusa.com/visit-our-63rd-anniversary-inhouse-design-awards-showcase/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:52 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85940 GDUSA’s American Inhouse Design Awards™ is the original and premier showcase for inhouse design excellence. This 63rd anniversary edition features hundreds of pieces from thousands of entries. The pieces represent a remarkably broad diversity of commerce, culture, media and geography. The takeaway: the best inhouse designers add value — to their organizations and brands — and to society as a whole.

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]]> 63rd Annual GDUSA Print Design Reader Survey https://gdusa.com/63rd-annual-gdusa-print-paper-survey/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:04 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85818 Sponsored by BILLERUD, this is our 63rd continuous year of conducting a benchmark poll on the role that print and paper play in the service of graphic communications. When this poll began, John F. Kennedy was president, The Beatles topped the charts, Paul Rand was shaping visual identity, the internet was someone’s sci-fi dream, and graphic designers loved and depended upon print and paper. Much has changed, but the reverence for print’s unique ability to make a human connection lives on.

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]]> New Website Brings 250 Years Of US History To Life https://gdusa.com/new-website-brings-250-years-of-us-history-to-life/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:30:49 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86111 A mobile-first digital platform, created by Synoptic Office, launches to coincide with America 250.

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]]> Creative Comment: Reflections of An Inhouse Veteran https://gdusa.com/creative-comment-reflections-of-a-35-year-inhouse-veteran/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:45:47 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85503 Andy Epstein argues that in 2026, inhouse designers are too often sidelined—despite the tremendous value they bring to their organizations.

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]]> Creative Comment: Why Designers Should Choose A Local Printer https://gdusa.com/creative-commentary-how-designers-should-choose-a-printer-and-why-local-should-come-first/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:17:25 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85891 Choosing a printer is more than a production decision—it's a values decision. Shane Lukas discusses how local print partners can elevate quality and impact.

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]]> David Carson Enables Lola Agency’s Crazy Ambition https://gdusa.com/david-carson-enables-lola-agencys-crazy-ambition/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:47 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85972 The Madrid-born creative agency is evolving into a global micro-network, with an established foothold in Spain, and a newly launched presence in Brazil and the US.

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]]> Base Design Intros Digital Platform For Department Store https://gdusa.com/base-design-intros-digital-platform-for-luxury-department-store/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:58:09 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86229 Base Design has unveiled a new digital platform for The Hyundai, a South Korean luxury department store that seeks to blur the line between commerce, entertainment and culture.

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]]> TUX Creative House Shines Spotlight On Sunski Extension https://gdusa.com/sunski-expands-with-help-from-tux-creative-house/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:57:56 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86159 Outdoor lifestyle brand Sunski has launched a new SPF line, supported by a brand identity and platform developed by TUX Creative House, marking the company’s expansion from sunglasses into the broader sun protection category. The work, now live across the U.S. market, included brand strategy and positioning, product strategy, visual identity, packaging design, and the […]

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]]> Standard Practice and Albertsons Nourish The Dream https://gdusa.com/standard-practice-and-albertsons-nourish-the-dream/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:35:25 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85977 Inspired by America’s 250th celebration, ‘Nourish The American Dream’ unites 250+ non-profits nationwide to help end childhood hunger in America.

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]]> Oak & Stone Restaurant Chain Gets A Push https://gdusa.com/oak-stone-restaurant-chain-expansion-gets-a-push/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:21:59 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86191 A redesign of Oak & Stone by Push spans brand identity, interiors, messaging, digital experiences and the company’s signature self-pour tap wall, supporting the launch of its newest location in McKinney TX.

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]]> Top Reasons To Study Art & Design at Full Sail University https://gdusa.com/top-reasons-to-study-art-design-at-full-sail-university/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:09:28 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85658 Full Sail University offers hands-on, project-based classes at an accelerated pace that prepare students for careers in the professional world of art and design.

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]]> Span Graphics Support Bird-Safe Design Strategies https://gdusa.com/span-exhibit-design-supports-bird-safe-strategies/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:08:18 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85796 Flyway City, an exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center, was designed and co-curated by architecture firm Studio Gang in collaboration with graphic design studio Span.

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]]> Pratt’s Gallery Is Part Of The Neighborhood https://gdusa.com/pratts-gallery-is-part-of-the-neighborhood/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:37:35 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85791 Pratt's new storefront gallery invites New Yorkers to experience and celebrate creativity in the public realm and helps enliven 14th Street.

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]]> FutureBrand Appoints Simon Hill as Global President https://gdusa.com/futurebrand-names-simon-hill-as-global-president/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:15:35 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85742 Simon Hill will lead FutureBrand globally, with responsibility for its strategic direction, operations, and performance worldwide, reporting directly to McCann Global CEO Tyler Turnbull.

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]]> Valmont Rebrand Elevates Workers As Heroes https://gdusa.com/valmont-rebrand-elevates-workers-as-heroes/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:39:20 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86040 WMH&I's campaign turned manufacturing roles into essential, impactful contributions by directly tying frontline employees to the tangible outcome of their work.

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]]> Cooper Hewitt Unveils National Design Collection https://gdusa.com/cooper-hewitt-unveils-presentation-of-national-design-collection/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:04:55 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85707 Cooper Hewitt will mark the nation's 250th anniversary with a multi-year installation of the museum's permanent collection.

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]]> Manual Leads Brand Design For Obama Center https://gdusa.com/manual-leads-brand-design-for-obama-presidential-center/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:48:20 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86068 Manual has been leading the visual identity work behind the OPC, helping translate one of the most recognizable brands in modern history into a permanent public institution.

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]]> A&G Designs The World’s Largest Soccer Ball https://gdusa.com/allen-gerritsen-designs-worlds-largest-soccer-ball/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:31:57 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85714 Measuring nearly 48 feet, this soccer ball scores the official Guinness World Records mark. It was designed by Allen & Gerritsen for Massport in connection with Boston’s hosting of several World Cup games.

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]]> Gensler’s Unity Loop Will Remain After World Cup Ends https://gdusa.com/genslers-unity-loop-will-remain-after-world-cup-ends/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:25:10 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85533 The pathway will be a permanent civic asset, not infrastructure that disappears after the final match. With a visual identity by Gensler, 150+ small businesses can participate via a free open-source toolkit.

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]]> GDUSA Digital Magazine: June 2026 https://gdusa.com/gdusa-digital-magazine-june-2026/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:06:18 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86024 Our June 2026 GDUSA Digital Edition features our 2026 Inhouse Design Awards, the 63rd Annual Print Design Survey, and the new LogoLounge Trend Report. Plus graphic design news, lots of news.

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]]> Message From Billerud | 63rd GDUSA Print Survey https://gdusa.com/message-from-billerud-63rd-gdusa-print-survey/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:57:52 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85882 BIllerud is the exclusive sponsor of our 63rd annual print survey which finds new challenges for print designers but a reaffirmation of the enduring value of print. Below is information about Billerud’s extensive product offerings and services — they are a global leader in paper and packaging materials made with cellulose fibers. The body of the GDUSA June print survey edition is printed on Influence® Gloss, 60 lb. text from Billerud, high-quality coated No. 3 web paper. 

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]]> Letter From The Editors: Apocaloptimists https://gdusa.com/letter-from-the-editors-apocaloptimists/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86177 This comment appears in the June 2026 print and digital editions of GDUSA which feature our 63rd Print Design Reader Survey; our 2026 American Inhouse Design Awards winners showcase; and the annual LogoLounge trend report.

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]]> SAND Gives Paleontological Society A Brand Update https://gdusa.com/sand-gives-paleontological-society-a-brand-update/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:03:47 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86130 SAND reimagined the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences’ identity with a modern logo that honors the ancient world of fossils.

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]]> AI Survey By Adobe Sees Positive Impact on Creators https://gdusa.com/ai-survey-by-adobe-sees-positive-impact-on-creators/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:12 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85717 Survey results reported by Adobe indicate that creative AI has become a core part of today’s creator economy. More than 16,000 creators across the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, South Korea, Japan, India and Australia participated in the poll. A caveat: the survey leans heavily into emerging and social-first creatives.

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]]> ID International Celebrates 25th Anniversary https://gdusa.com/id-international-marks-25th-anniversary-with-new-website/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:01:04 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85893 ID International - Design and Web is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In conjunction with the anniversary, the firm has launched a new award-winning website and reaffirmed it’s commitment to the next chapter of ‘handcrafting pixels.’

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]]> Creative Comment: FIFA Rules Elevate Logo Shapes https://gdusa.com/creative-comment-fifa-rules-elevate-logo-shapes/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:03:19 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=86121 Branding expert Jonathan Finer asks: If your name disappeared tomorrow, would people still know it was you?

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]]> Pentagram Transforms Obama’s Words Into Architecture https://gdusa.com/pentagram-transforms-words-into-architecture/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:44:42 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85906 Pentagram collaborated closely with the Obama Foundation and TWBTA to create a monumental inscription that wraps around the Obama Presidential Center's upper south and west-facing corners.

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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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]]> Think of Presentation Folder Design As Information Packaging https://gdusa.com/presentation-folder-design-gives-shape-to-information-packaging/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:11:26 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85524 Like all effective packaging, a strategically designed presentation folder gives loose materials coherence, sequence, and logic, turning simple containment into a more deliberate user experience.

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]]> Design Army Reimagines Hong Kong’s Golden Age https://gdusa.com/design-army-bruce-lee-campaign-evokes-hk-golden-age/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:50:30 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85368 Design Army’s campaign for Hong Kong Ballet’s life of Bruce Lee evokes a hyper-stylized 1970s Hong Kong nightlife as a backdrop for gravity-defying martial arts imagery.

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]]> Creative Comment: Good Design Is Felt Before It Is Explained https://gdusa.com/creative-comment-good-design-is-felt-before-it-is-explained/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:45:22 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85296 Great designers create harmony, clarity, and trust — the invisible qualities people feel before they think. Contrast that with AI...

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]]> Applied Design Pilots JFK Terminal 8 Branding https://gdusa.com/applied-design-pilots-jfk-terminal-8-branding/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:35:18 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85409 The branding and messaging program developed by Applied Design highlights a mix of local favorites, international icons, and hidden gems found at JFK T8. The design firm has also recently worked on travel destination projects at Grand Central Terminal and the new World Trade Center.

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]]> Wild Turkey and Pearlfisher Unveil Collectibles https://gdusa.com/wild-turkey-and-pearlfisher-unveil-collectible-series/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:08 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85428 Created by Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell, with package design by Pearlfisher, this new release taps into Wild Turkey’s heritage and origin story.

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]]> Interbrand Hearts Ronald McDonald House Refresh https://gdusa.com/interbrand-puts-heart-into-ronald-mcdonald-house-refresh/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:55 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85354 Ronald McDonald House has refreshed its brand identity in an effort to increase understanding of its work and attract the next generation of donors. Interbrand and TBWA\Chiat\Day evolved the essential elements for clarity and purpose.

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]]> Creative Comment: Navigating the Crossroads https://gdusa.com/creative-comment-navigating-the-crossroads-design-through-collaboration/ Sun, 31 May 2026 14:30:58 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85392 In her commentary ““Navigating the Crossroads: How to Design through Collaboration not Compromise, ”Amy Huang argues that for designers to work their magic, working through the cross-functional crossroads of stakeholder demands requires collaboration, not compromise.

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]]> Museum of Money Banks On Interactive Experiences https://gdusa.com/luci-and-fivestone-studios-make-financial-literacy-interactive/ Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:32 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85341 Luci and Fivestone Studios collaborated to create six interactive installations at the Museum of Money in Dallas TX. They are rooted in play-based learning and aimed at translating complex financial topics into approachable, memorable experiences.

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]]> Athletics Love Letter To New York City Soccer Scene https://gdusa.com/athletics-love-letter-to-new-york-city-soccer-scene/ Sat, 30 May 2026 15:05:29 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85627 Malcolm Buick of brand studio Athletics has a passion project, &friends, a digital archive that documents and celebrates the teeming underground and overground soccer scene in New York City.

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]]> KFC Rebrand By JKR Welcomes You To The Bucketverse https://gdusa.com/jkrs-rebrand-brings-to-life-kfcs-bucketverse/ Fri, 22 May 2026 17:35:22 +0000 https://gdusa.com/?p=85649 KFC is rolling out an ambitious brand refresh, featuring the ubiquitous bucket and a more people pleasing Colonel Sanders, along with a revamp of its restaurants from static spaces toward something more modern, dynamic and hospitality-driven.

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