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Be Nice and Make Good Work - Creative Juice Design Inspo Newsletter 04/17
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The Surreal Video Collages, Pizza Branding Concept, 70s Nordstrom Rack, Gilga Studio, and more.
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Here is your freshly squeezed design inspiration for the week of April 17, 2023:
TL;DR
SOMETHING GORGEOUS: The Surreal Work of Joe Pease
PORTFOLIO OF THE WEEK: We Think Elastic
Branding Concept for Slims Pizza
Nordstrom Rack Rebrand
Donald Glover Launches Gilga
ONE TOK: Letter Apartment Floor plans
Be Nice and Make Good Work
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Something Gorgeous
The Surreal Work of Joe Pease
Joe Pease creates meticulous and surreal video collages that feel like glitches in reality, all wrapped in a nostalgic VHS-like quality.
Portfolio Of The Week
We Think Elastic
Paris-based agency We Think Elastic demonstrates:
Homepage sections with subtle scroll interactions
Clear "Expertise" and service highlights
Well-designed project pages with negative space
View We Think Elastic's portfolio here
Creative Finds
Branding Concept for Slims Pizza
Blake Scott designed this self-initiated project with excellent mockups.
Nordstrom Rack Rebrand
Jones Knowles Ritchie rebranded Nordstrom Rack by referencing a vintage logo. A trend in 2023: using company archives for fresh inspiration.
Donald Glover Launches Gilga
Donald Glover’s creative studio, Gilga, is opening with multiple open roles. A great opportunity for creatives.
ONE TOK
Letter Apartment Floor plans
Ever wondered what a home would look like if it were shaped like a letter? Reeves designed apartment layouts inspired by letters.
One Thing I Learned
Be Nice and Make Good Work
A variation on Anthony Burrill’s “Work Hard & Be Nice to People.”
Graphic design is relationship-based
Treat clients and collaborators well
Being kind and helpful is as important as delivering great work
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Remember: Be Nice and Make Good Work.
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