Inkblot Robot Blog - design news and point of viewInkblot Robot Blog - design news and point of viewThe Inkblot Robot blog explores the world of branding, marketing, and identity design. Inkblot Robot is a design firm that provides graphic design services to businesses. Aiming to use business analysis to create world class design. Articles
Identity Review: Navy Blue Ovals??!!
2007-03-28 00:32:00 Am I missing something? Is there some secret that I don’t know about that makes a navy blue oval a masterpiece of design? Three companies immediately come to mind who “utilize” this “high end” design. See below: And that is just the tip of the iceberg. I talk ... More About: Review , Blue , View , Vals , Navy
1% Productions Concert Poster: David Bazan and Will Johnson
2007-03-23 02:56:00 As previously mentioned Inkblot Robot has finished our first show poster for 1% Product ions. The poster is for a concert for David Bazan (formerly of Pedro the Lion) and Will John son (formerly of Centro-matic). These concert posters allow us full creative freedom and artistic expression. Long story short, they are amazingly fun ... More About: Concert , Post , Johnson
Identity Redesign Review: Portland State University
2007-03-18 16:11:00 “Our industry doesn’t embrace design. If we do, we look like outsiders.” Maybe you will, maybe you won’t. Just maybe it will give you an advantage on the competition! I just read an article detailing Port land State University ’s identity redesign. Universities are notorious for bland design. The previous mark for ... More About: Design , Review , Desi
New Client: 1% Productions
2007-03-11 22:50:00 Inkblot Robot has a new client, 1% Prod uct ions. 1% Production s books and produces the vast majority of indie rock concerts in the Omaha and Lincoln, NE area. We will be creating show posters for 1% to help promote a variety of touring bands. We are really excited to be working with them. ... More About: Client
Identity Review: Web 2.0 Logos
2007-03-07 00:34:00 ‘Web 2 .0′ is kind of a vague term and has become the buzzword of the past year. It is used to describe the change that has taken place on the internet landscape. A change from static web pages to web applications that encourage and foster community interaction among its visitors. These types ... More About: Review , View , Logo , Identity
Identity Review: Cherry Coke
2007-03-01 22:34:00 A couple weeks ago Coca-Cola revealed their newly redesigned Cher ry Coke can at Fashion Week. The new can marks the first redesign since 2002. Coke partnered with hip hop mogul Jay Z and his fashion line Rocawear to develop an “energetic new look and feel” according to a Coke spokeswoman. To me this redesign ... More About: Review , View , Cherry
Identity Review: Saks Fifth Avenue
2007-02-24 19:30:00 Saks Fifth Avenue recently redesigned their identity. The ‘before’ logo was very clean and simple and nice enough, but ultimately it did not say anything about the high end brand and was far from memorable. The ‘after’ logo, designed by Pentagram, is ridiculously similar to the Saks logo designed in the early seventies. ... More About: Review , Saks , View , Identity
Identity Review: Archer Farms
2007-02-19 18:44:00 Target has been really leading the mainstream lately with their design. They have brought in top designers to do clothing lines, home furnishings, etc and have done a great job in bringing great design to the masses. Archer Farm s is brand of grocery items for Target. I had always underwhelmed by their packaging ... More About: Review , Cher , View , Arms
Article Review: 11 Trends That Will Define Logo Design in 2007
2007-02-03 20:01:00 In this business it is absolutely critical that you stay on top of current trends and new technologies. You always need to be watching what other people are creating and always looking for new inspirations. I just read an article yesterday entitled “11 Trends That Will Define Logo Design in 2007.” You ... More About: Article , Review , Hat
Inkblot Robot version 2.0 is born!
More articles from this author:2007-02-01 13:17:00 Inkblot Robo t version 2.0 has finally seen the light of day! The new website has just gone live and we could not be happier! Check out the new site here. We would love for you to see our past work and would love to work with you in the future. Of course ... More About: Sion , Version 1, 2, 3, 4 |



