Explore the latest trends and insights in product design, offering inspiration and practical guides for designers and developers.
Sustainability can’t come at the cost of functionality. Starbucks recently rolled out compostable coffee cups in select U.S. states—but the launch was met with sharp criticism from vocal customers. While the global coffee chain’s push toward greener practices is praiseworthy (even if it’s long overdue), the backlash against its eco-friendly packaging raises a critical question …
This time of year, I usually cross my fingers for a snowy Christmas—but once the new year hits, all I can think about is swapping the cold for warmer weather. Summer vacations are still months away, though, and let’s be real: these gray, chilly winter days are starting to drag. That’s why I was thrilled …
But the packaging is absolutely gorgeous.The indie folk band Bon Iver is known for doing things differently, and their latest album rollout for SABLE, fABLE is no exception. Moving beyond standard merchandise like t-shirts and vinyl records, the band has unveiled a truly unexpected collection of items. This includes specially designed flower bouquets, custom tattoos, …
Bold minimalism—now with a vitamin-packed twist. When it comes to branding nutritional beverages, companies often face a challenge: emphasize the science and ingredients, and you risk making the product look more like medicine than something refreshing. Coca-Cola’s vitaminwater has taken a completely different path with its recent redesign. Moving away from its earlier clinical appearance, …
As someone who considers the Muppet movies to be cinematic masterpieces, I’m always excited when The Jim Henson Company releases something new. While this collaboration with Monster Cereals might not be on the same scale as The Muppet Christmas Carol, its charm is impossible to ignore, perfectly capturing that unique Henson magic. The packaging for …
Wix, the popular website builder, is stepping into the visual design arena with a new platform called Wixel, directly taking on established players like Canva and Adobe Express. Built with artificial intelligence at its core, Wixel promises a point-and-click level of simplicity for creating graphics. The company, which built its reputation on making website coding …
A great free logo maker lets you jump into logo design without spending a dime. These tools empower you to create a distinctive mark for your business at no upfront cost. While you’ll typically achieve a more polished result with professional software or by hiring a designer, a free logo creator is a perfect starting …
Whether you’re a professional looking to brainstorm concepts or a hobbyist exploring digital design, Adobe Illustrator’s Text-to-Vector Graphic tool opens up new creative possibilities. This feature allows anyone—even those new to vector graphics—to generate detailed illustrations from simple text descriptions in just minutes. While professionals may use it for mockups or early-stage ideation, the results …
Save time creating color palettes with these simple steps.Sometimes, after finishing a design, you realize it needs a completely different look. Instead of diving into complicated color theory or manually adjusting every shade, you can use Illustrator’s Generative Recolor tool. Just provide a few descriptive words, and let AI generate harmonious color variations for you. …
Forget the hype around generative AI for a moment. I want to talk about a different kind of artificial intelligence in Adobe Illustrator—one that I actually use daily in my professional work. It’s called the Mockup tool, and it’s a game-changer for presenting designs realistically. Unlike other features that require an internet connection and Adobe’s …