Welcome to Design Agency Insider part 4. This week we take a look at Blue State Digital, a Washington, DC design firm with clients like Google, Lady Gaga, UNICEF and Barack Obama.
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Future Perfect: Ragnar & Mid-Century Modernism
At a time when the word “futuristic” conjures a dark aesthetic, Brandon Johnson’s mid-century modern illustrations look forward with optimism and nostalgia.
Moving Pictures: Motion Graphics & Editorial Illustrations by Chi Birmingham
With credits in the New York Times, the Washington Post and Mental Floss, Chi Birmingham's playful illustrations & motion graphics are a fixture in online publishing—and beyond.
Accentuate the Negative: Branding & Identity Design by Christopher Doyle
Australian designer Christopher Doyle often finds the best way to differentiate a brand is by pointing out what it ISN’T.
Constantine Konovalov, Accidental Mapmaker
Russian designer and animator Constantine Konovalov found the Paris Metro map design wanting, so he decided to fix it.
“Yes, And…”: Micah Smith & the Philosophy of Improv Comedy in Design
Micah Smith applies the philosophy of improv comedy to get the next big design gig.
And Now for Something Completely Different: The Illustrations of Hyesu Lee
Hyesu Lee finally embraced her own style, and clients finally came around.