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Launched in 2008, To overhaul its look Foursquare hired PlayLab, a Los Angeles-based design studio, that developed the service’s new identity based on its activities and current level in terms of business and technology. While the previous Foursquare logos looked quite generic, featuring a cartoon character or representing a simple lettering (in the latest iteration), the updated visual identity of the service includes a new wordmark in the Authentic Sans 90 typeface, complemented by the FSQ abbreviation. As David Godycki, the art director of Foursquare, says, this design creates a scalable system retaining the company’s traditional playful style. In addition,…

Launched in 2009, We Compost is a company from Auckland, New Zealand, providing a food waste collection service. Each week, it collects more than 50 tonnes of organic waste from health care institutions, schools, hotels and restaurants. Advocating for cleaning environment and recycling waste, the company aims to promote the ideas of sustainability and eco-friendliness. This goal is also contributed by We Compost’s new brand identity. The central element of the We Compost look is an earthworm. This animal was chosen as the company’s symbol for its ability to digest a wide range of organic matter that helps fertilize soil,…

Design is important in identifying and developing patterns that build products; it helps with problem-solving. The challenge lies within the infinite complex combinations of people and contexts. In game design, players react to the same scenarios in various ways. Therefore, understanding their psychology is vital to engage players with fun experiences. This article will examine the key psychological factors in design and how the psychology of design affects players’ behaviour with examples of how the psychology of design is implemented. Psychological Factors The psychology of design is the various aspects and principles of design that can influence human behaviour. How…

Back in 2006, the While keeping its traditional colors, the Wildcatter orange and Raven black, the Houston Dynamo’s logo has changed its form from a shield to a hexagon, and according to John Walker, the club’s president, the six corners of the new insignia are a nod to the six original wards of Houston as well as the team’s inaugural season in 2006; plus, the hexagon stands for strength, stability and unity, as a Dynamo press-release says . The central feature of the crest is the interlacing “H” and “D” whose “channel” design is a reference to the city’s waterways,…

It is simply impossible to be uninterested in the beauty of Japan, its residents and guests, when there is snow in all corners of it during wintertime. A fascinating facade made of tradition and modernization makes the whiteness of the snow-covered landscape look hypnotic in white, snowy Japan. However, this journey through the season has convinced me to propose some remarkable places where people can plunge into the Japanese winter fairy tale. Here are the top 10 best places to visit in Japan in Winter. Winter in Japan: 10 Places to Visit 1. Hakodate, Hokkaido The city offers a unique…

Located not far from Lucerne in central Switzerland, Titlis is one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps, reaching an altitude of over 3,000m above sea level. It is a highly popular tourist destination in the country. The mountain is home to a ski resort and features a glacier with several accessible ice caves throughout the year. Managing the economic activities in the Titlis area, including transportation, hotels, restaurants, and food venues, is Titlis Bergbanen. The company has set a strategic goal to establish itself as one of the top Alpine destinations, providing guests with an unforgettable experience at…

Established in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is a German pharmaceutical brand that ranks among the top 20 companies in the global industry. This family-run business, headquartered in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, currently operates 142 offices worldwide and employs over 47,000 professionals. With the aim of enhancing its recognition and strengthening the connection with its target audiences, the brand has recently unveiled an updated identity. The redesign process was carried out in collaboration with the design studio Interbrand (Cologne/Berlin), while the international branding agency BBDO is responsible for executing a comprehensive relaunch campaign that will continue until April 2024. For the first…

Many of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom are currently protected and supported by the National Association for Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB). The AONB status enables local and national authorities to combat biodiversity loss and, ultimately, global warming. However, the complex names associated with these protected sites have hindered effective communication. Recent research conducted by the governing organization revealed that only half of the British population is aware of these amazing places, despite two-thirds of them living within a 30-minute distance. In light of this, the association has undertaken a comprehensive design process to update its visual…