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2025 Logo Trend Report w/ Bill GardnerWe're back with the one and only Bill Gardner of LogoLounge to break down the real story behind this year's logo trends. From emotional storytelling to the rise of activist branding, we explore how design is responding to a chaotic world—and why imperfection might just be the new perfection.We talk about the evolving role of AI (spoiler: it's not replacing us), the power of motion and bold color, and the shapes, styles, and type choices that are showing up across the branding landscape. You'll also hear how to spot overused trends, how to bring clients into the design conversation, and what makes a trend worth using—or skipping.If you're a designer looking to level up your branding game or just love geeking out on logo theory, this one's for you.Follow Along: https://www.logolounge.com/trend/2025-logo-trend-reportLogo Lounge Website: https://www.logolounge.comBrand New Website: https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/Wix Studio: www.wixstudio.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Meredith, a brand and visual designer specializing in custom-crafted design through lettering and illustration. Lindsay's work has been featured in Logo Lounge and includes collaborations with major names like Hasbro, Nickelodeon, LeapFrog, Disney, and professional and collegiate sports organizations.From growing up watching her father pinstripe cars to becoming an expert in brand identity, Lindsay shares how her early exposure to lettering and design shaped her career. She walks us through her journey—from starting in screen printing to navigating the challenges of freelancing and ultimately honing her niche in sports branding and custom typography.We dive into:✅ The impact of early artistic influences and how Lindsay's dad's craft set the foundation for her career✅ The evolution of her work, from offset printing to digital illustration and custom lettering✅ How she balances branding, illustration, and lettering to create unique, memorable logos✅ The power of self-initiated projects and why personal work can attract dream clients✅ Lessons learned from building a sustainable freelance business✅ Why animation and 3D design are next on her creative radarLindsay also shares insights into her design process, how she captures the essence of a brand, and the importance of presenting work in context to help clients see the bigger picture. Plus, we geek out over the Omaha Supernovas, her sports branding projects, and what it's like to see Jason Derulo rocking one of her designs.If you're a designer looking to carve out your niche, embrace creative exploration, or break into sports branding, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of logo design with the renowned Bill Gardner, owner and president of Gardner Design, and founder of LogoLounge.com. Bill has been at the forefront of logo trend analysis for over 15 years, meticulously researching thousands of logos from designers worldwide to produce the highly anticipated annual Logo Trend Report. Join us as we explore the latest trends from the 2024 report and gain insights into the evolving landscape of logo design. Bill shares his expertise on how the role of logos is shifting within brand ecosystems, moving from centerpieces to complementary elements within a broader visual strategy. We discuss the rise of inventive wordmarks, the impact of digital media on logo design, and the increasing influence of AI in creating dynamic, multi-dimensional logos. From gradients and animations to the playful adoption of human characteristics in logos, Bill provides a comprehensive overview of the trends that are shaping the future of branding. Trend Report

When was the last time a single social media post changed your life? Ever? Join me on The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as I sit down with James Barnard, an award-winning logo designer, design educator, and the creative mind behind Barnard.co. James has an incredible story of how one viral TikTok post skyrocketed his career, bringing in countless design inquiries and transforming his business. From his journey as a solo freelancer to becoming a sought-after design expert, James shares his “secrets” to success, balancing content creation with client work, and handling the ups and downs of social media fame. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation!   You will learn: The pivotal moment when James' TikTok post went viral and how it impacted his design business. Insights into James' content creation process, including his strategies for TikTok and Instagram. How James manages negative comments and maintains a positive online presence. Tips on balancing content creation with client work. How to identify and attract high-quality design clients. Advice for brand, graphic, and web designers on growing their businesses and increasing their rates. Tune in to discover how you can leverage social media to grow your design business and attract high-quality clients.   About James Barnard: James is an award-winning logo designer, seasoned freelancer, design educator, dad, and owner of Barnard.co. He specializes in designing logos and visual identities with meaning. James started his career in graphic design more than a decade ago, working in the publishing industry. He has designed creative content for some of the UK's biggest titles, including The Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Men's Health, Empire, Cosmopolitan, The Times, and many more. These days, James runs his freelance logo design business from the Gold Coast, Australia, after emigrating from London in 2021. He has an impressive variety of skills in design software, which he aims to pass on to the next generation of designers through his social platforms. His work has been published in the Logo Lounge, and he speaks as an authority in the world of logo design at design conferences, on podcasts, and for other design channels. Connect with James: https://barnard.co/ https://www.instagram.com/barnardco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@barnardco   Aventive Academy's Resources: Free Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/ $12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/ The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/ 12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit The Creative CEO Accelerator: https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aventive-academy/message

Exploring Design Trends: A Dive into FreePik's 2024 Trend Report Click here to see the trend report: https://www.freepik.com/visual-trends-2024 Join me as I delve into Freepik.com's 2024 trend report, highlighting key design trends predicted for the year. Freepic.com, a platform known for offering high-quality design resources for free, reached out to discuss its latest trend report, sparking my interest in exploring the upcoming trends. With full transparency, it's noted that while Freepik.com approached me for the discussion, there was no compensation involved. I begin the episode with a reflection on the reliability of future trend reports, drawing a comparison to Logo Lounge's trend reports backed by substantial data. However, skepticism arises concerning Freepik.com's ability to predict upcoming trends without disclosing their methodology or data sources. I then proceed to dissect the 15 trends outlined in Freepik.com's report, offering insights and personal reflections on each. Trends range from floral and botanical motifs to futuristic holographic shapes, 3D fonts, vibrant colour schemes, and vintage-inspired engraving styles. Some trends, like grainy gradients and glass morphism, are recognized as existing techniques while others, such as "Neo Brutalism," are met with skepticism. I encourage you to explore the report yourself and share their thoughts on the predicted trends. 

Bill Gardner has been around the brand creation game for a long time and has a ton of insight to share.  Don and Ebony dive into what has made him successful with Gardner Design and how others can be successful at building their own brands.  On this episode we discuss: The constantly changing world of branding How success and risk are tied together The connections and relationships that kept Bill in Wichita Tips and pitfalls that companies need to be aware of during branding process Where branding is going in the future Learn more about Gardner Design:www.gardnerdesign.com Facebook ProfileInstagram ProfileTwitter ProfileLinkedIn ProfileIn running a business, cause, or institution, it's easy to get into the weeds of day-to-day details. And difficult to know exactly how people perceive your brand. Not to mention how recrafting your brand could influence their perceptions for the better.That's why we make your brand our business. We thrive on understanding who you are, where you are, and where you'd like to go. Then we create the best strategy and design to help you get there. Solutions that just plain work.We've had the privilege of working with organizations of all types and sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to one-person shops. Regardless of size or industry, we get fired up about helping you reach new heights. Because we see it every day – better branding leads to a better future. For your customers. For your employees. For us all.Bill Gardner is a graduate of Wichita North High School in Wichita, Kan., and he attended Kansas State University and Wichita State University, earning bachelor's degrees in business and fine arts with an emphasis in design.Gardner started Gardner's Graphic Hands, a graphic design firm, in 1983. In 1987, Gardner joined forces with Sonia Greteman and Susan Mikulecky to found American Institute of Graphic Arts Wichita. Gardner served as the chapter's founding president. Gardner, Greteman and Mikulecky started a graphic design firm – Gardner, Greteman + Mikulecky – in 1989, which became Gardner + Greteman after Mikulecky left in 1992. In 1994, Gardner founded Gardner Design as the sole owner and president and remains such today.Gardner is also an international speaker on brand identity and graphic design. He presents logo trends annually at HOW Design Live and has participated in speaking engagements in countries around the world including Russia and India. He is additionally a contributing author to LinkedIn Learning.Gardner's design work has appeared or been featured in Communication Arts, Print, Graphis, New York Art Directors, the Museum of Modern Art and many other national and international design exhibitions. His works and writings regarding corporate identity, environmental graphics and three-dimensional design have been published in numerous books, periodicals and podcasts.Other Resources:Gardner in the News (website)Logo Lounge (website)Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

James Barnard is back! One year on, exactly, we chat about how his world has changed so much since we first spoke, his TikTok and Instagram presence was flourishing but so much has happened in the past 12 months for him that I wanted to really do a recap with him and see how is world is today, both business and as a recognisable influence on the design industry. And he's such a bloody nice bloke too!James' LinksWebsiteTikTokInstagramAdobe MaxField NotesAdobe Express About JamesI'm an award-winning logo designer, seasoned freelancer, design educator, dad and owner of Barnard.co. I specialise in designing brand identities and logos with meaning. I got my start in graphic design more than a decade ago, working in the publishing industry. I have designed creative content for some of the UK's biggest titles, including The Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Men's Health, Empire, Cosmopolitan, The Times and many more.These days I run my freelance logo design business from the Gold Coast, Australia, after emigrating from London in 2021. I have a ridiculous variety of skills in design software, which I aim to pass on to the next generation of designers through my social platforms. My work has been published in the Logo Lounge and I speak as an authority in the world of logo design at design conferences, on podcasts and for other design channels.  

Jeanette Muñoz Abela & Luis Muñoz Jean Baptiste Who they are: Jeanette Muñoz Abela Director, Architect, Structural Engineer Jeanette Muñoz Abela is a Director, Architect, and Structural Engineer with over 10 years of experience in various projects, such as stadium roofs, bridge design, medium-rise towers and hotels, museums and residential projects. She is the founding director of Bureau 105, and also holds a post-doc position and teaches at Imperial College London. Jeanette is active in research and lecturing at the University of Malta where she sits on several committees, and is a council member of the Kamra tal-Periti, representing the ECCE, FEANI, and Inġiniera Malta in their General Assemblies. She is also the national representative of the IABSE.Luis Muñoz Jean Baptiste Co-founder, Graphic Designer Luis is a Co-founder, Certified Brand Specialist and awarded Graphic Designer at Bureau 105. He has lived in various countries over the past 20 years and graduated from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología (ULACIT) in Panama. He dedicates his attention to brand identities for different type of industries and is a member of D&AD, his work has been featured in Logolounge book. Luis has a passion for horror films and posters from the 1960s, which he uses as inspiration in developing branding and logos that represent the client's and people's needs.Follow Bureau 105: We transform places & structures into sustainable brands that make people happy &  healthy. Website: https://bureau105.studio LinkedIn: Bureau105 ______Like this show? Please leave us a review and share it with a friend -- even one sentence helps! Thanks for listening!Want to create sustainable products?Get our guide!Learn how to design & manufacture better products & services.Download here your FREE Guide for Creating Sustainable Products.

Jonathan Rice is a poster artist, illustrator and designer. Jonathan has years of experience working for some of the country's largest agencies and brands like Y&R, Tracy Locke, Pepsi, and P&G. But Jonathan's heart was always drawn to making great, visually interesting Illustrations, art and design that everyone can appreciate and love. On this episode we talk about Jonathan's career of many hats, how he's gotten back to illustration, and his advice to other who think it's too late to pursue what they love. To view Jonathan's portfolio, click here.  To view Jonathan's webiste, click here. More on Jonathan: Jonathan is a creative visualist and brand consultant who believes in delivering the BIG IDEA no matter what medium it takes to do so. And he's done that everywhere he's worked. Jonathan's creative skills have been honed over twenty-five years working for some of the country's largest advertising agencies—like DDB Dallas/Tracy Locke, The Lord Group/Y&R, Temerlin McClain (TM Advertising) and Eisenberg & Associates. Jonathan has been fortunate to work with influential and sought-after brands including: Pepsi, GTE, Verizon, Texas Instruments, Procter and Gamble, RadioShack and SmithKline.   Jonathan ventured into the world of public affairs and political advertising during his stint as Creative Director at The Eppstein Group, one of the most successful public affairs advertising firms in Texas. His creative work helped contribute to the firm's winning percentage (better than 90%) in local, regional and statewide elections during his tenure.   A master of his craft, Jonathan has proven his skills in advertising, branding and identity development, direct marketing, strategy, conceptual thinking, broadcast, print, and digital creative. In his industry, he's known for creating client partnerships built on trust, respect and results.   Since graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington, Jonathan's stellar work has been highlighted in industry publications such as Communication Arts, Archive, Print, and Graphic Design USA, winning numerous local and national awards in broadcast, print, newspaper and outdoor. Many of his logos and corporate identities have been featured in the celebrated Logo Lounge book series.   Jonathan and his wife Sandra, a copywriter and aspiring novelist, have two beautiful grown daughters and one brand new baby granddaughter. He is also a self-confessed “Disney nerd” who revels in taking friends and family on yearly expeditions to Walt Disney World.

It's a Magical Creative Shit Show with the incomparable Bill Gardner of Gardner Design and LogoLounge.com. Bill took co-hosts Jamie Saunders, Von Glitschka, Karen Larson, and Justin Ahrens on a captivating journey through design history offering up insanely good advice on refining your designs, and dealing with clients who think they're designers, magical etiquette, and hidden features on logolounge.com. Come have a laugh and learn with us.

Bill Gardner of Logo Lounge and Gardner Designs is back again for his intensive Logo Trends Report, 2022! You can follow along with Bill's Report here. Or, you can watch the Video version on YouTube here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

2000'lerin başında Avustralya Melbourne'de tasarım eğitimi alan Salih Küçükağa, çok küçük yaşlarda tipografi ve tasarıma ilgi duyarak kariyerine başladı. Öğrencilik yıllarından itibaren firmalara tasarımlar yapan Salih Küçükağa'nın çalışmalarına Computer Arts, Logo Lounge ve Novum gibi dergiler yer verdi. Online dünyada ise The Dieline, Signal Noise ve BP&O gibi tasarım siteleri işlerini paylaştı. Bir süre Avustralya ve ABD'de yaşadıktan sonra şu anda Yunanistan Atina'da Garage Design çatısı altında çalışmalarına devam ediyor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designgost/message

Come join us at the 2022 Wichita Business Expo at Century II on Thursday, September 29!  This is the premiere business-to-business trade show in Wichita.  No matter what you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo! Learn more now!Bill Gardner has been around the brand creation game for a long time and has a ton of insight to share.  Don and Ebony dive into what has made him successful with Gardner Design and how others can be successful at building their own brands.  On this episode we discuss: The constantly changing world of branding How success and risk are tied together The connections and relationships that kept Bill in Wichita Tips and pitfalls that companies need to be aware of during branding process Where branding is going in the future Learn more about Gardner Design:www.gardnerdesign.com Facebook ProfileInstagram ProfileTwitter ProfileLinkedIn ProfileIn running a business, cause, or institution, it's easy to get into the weeds of day-to-day details. And difficult to know exactly how people perceive your brand. Not to mention how recrafting your brand could influence their perceptions for the better.That's why we make your brand our business. We thrive on understanding who you are, where you are, and where you'd like to go. Then we create the best strategy and design to help you get there. Solutions that just plain work.We've had the privilege of working with organizations of all types and sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to one-person shops. Regardless of size or industry, we get fired up about helping you reach new heights. Because we see it every day – better branding leads to a better future. For your customers. For your employees. For us all.Bill Gardner is a graduate of Wichita North High School in Wichita, Kan., and he attended Kansas State University and Wichita State University, earning bachelor's degrees in business and fine arts with an emphasis in design.Gardner started Gardner's Graphic Hands, a graphic design firm, in 1983. In 1987, Gardner joined forces with Sonia Greteman and Susan Mikulecky to found American Institute of Graphic Arts Wichita. Gardner served as the chapter's founding president. Gardner, Greteman and Mikulecky started a graphic design firm – Gardner, Greteman + Mikulecky – in 1989, which became Gardner + Greteman after Mikulecky left in 1992. In 1994, Gardner founded Gardner Design as the sole owner and president and remains such today.Gardner is also an international speaker on brand identity and graphic design. He presents logo trends annually at HOW Design Live and has participated in speaking engagements in countries around the world including Russia and India. He is additionally a contributing author to LinkedIn Learning.Gardner's design work has appeared or been featured in Communication Arts, Print, Graphis, New York Art Directors, the Museum of Modern Art and many other national and international design exhibitions. His works and writings regarding corporate identity, environmental graphics and three-dimensional design have been published in numerous books, periodicals and podcasts.Other Resources:Gardner in the News (website)Logo Lounge (website) Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

The African-American Graphic Designers (AAGD) is led by Terrence Moline and Dave McClinton. In this episode, we talk about the importance of branding and visual communication as an entrepreneur. Terrence's Bio: Terrence Moline is an art director, designer and illustrator with over 25 years of experience creating thoughtful commercial art for clients in the non-profit, higher education, social justice, and hospitality industries. Terrence has a focus for finding function in the discarded and efficiency in simplicity. His priority is listening attentively and being flexible enough to form creative collaborations to build mutual and respectful relationships. Terrence is an avid aggregator of information and skills that assist in providing broad perspectives and unique approaches to problem-solving. Currently, his interests are martial arts, community building, and interpersonal communications. Dave's Bio: Dave McClinton has been a creative professional for more than two decades. His expertise in branding consultations, corporate identity, and web design has been developed by participating in every level of the creative process. As an accomplished senior designer, he is passionate about advancing the strategic value of smart design. That knowledge and drive has been earned within the publishing world, tech startups, and design studios. He earned a BFA in Visual Communication at Texas State University at San Marcos. Dave has been published for his logo design work in the Print Regional Annual and Logo Lounge publications. Dave is a key collaborator and core team member of African American Graphic Designers (AAGD). He is also a member of the Austin chapter of The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). Dave is also an emerging artist who began exhibiting his personal work in 2015. His work as a graphic designer has been to communicate quickly and efficiently and that economy of the message can be applied to art. Dave combines his love of photography, art, and graphic design to create works that speak to the viewer by communicating something specific and obvious but also harboring subtexts that require repeated viewing or discussion. In this episode we discuss: The formation of AAGD. What do graphic designers need in their portfolio? How graphic designers can build a business? The communication between the graphic designer and client. Contact AAGD: Website: https://www.aagd.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aagd_co/ Contact AAMA: Website: https://www.aa-ma.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aamahouston Merchandise: https://marketing-for-the-culture.creator-spring.com/

Our longest-running tradition here at the DGDC, Bill Gardner returns for the 2021 Logo Trends Report. Bill and the Logo Lounge team report what they have found by thoroughly scrutinizing the more than 35,000 logos submitted to LogoLounge since last year's report. As always, this report comes with a disclaimer, "It is an observation of the trajectory and evolution of key design directions. Yours is not to imitate but to use these to inform you where our industry is going and if you are able to stand on the shoulders of these designs and push them to the next great iteration or a completely new level." You can follow along with Bill's Trend Report as a companion to our conversation. In addition to the report, we also discuss: - How 2020 changed things for many small design studios. - What industries and businesses skyrocketed. - How designers are hired to tell stories and create meaning. Making the drama matter. - How consumers are looking for guidance in alien territory and we are the scouts and the guides. Sign Up for Logo Lounge at: www.logolounge.com This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. To take advantage of our promotion, click here or go to: www.skillshare.com/DEEPEND2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

Bill Gardner joins Jacob Cass and Matt Davies to discuss the differences between logos and brands, Jennifer Aawker’s brand personality framework, the discovery process with clients, objectivity VS subjectivity, establishing design briefs, how to sell the value of branding, logo design trends and magic. Yes, magic! Bill Gardner is the owner and president of Gardner Design, where he and his team have produced effective and award winning results for such industry leaders as NFL, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, Kroger, Hallmark, SeaWorld, and others. He understands the nuances of brand practicalities better than anyone in the business and leads his team to always first consider the business that the design is supporting. As the founder of LogoLounge.com – the international, searchable compendium of logos – Bill authored the affiliated bestselling LogoLounge book series, volumes 1-12, and is the author of the annual LogoLounge Logo Trend Report. 2013 marked the release of the highly anticipated Logo Creed, a foundation textbook for students, educators and professionals alike. Bill is also the author and presenter of LinkedIn Learning’s series of online courses concentrating on branding and identity design. In 2014, Bill became an AIGA Fellow Award recipient for his contributions to the local, national and international creative community. Bill also judges design competitions and speaks nationally and internationally on identity trends and logo development. In his spare time, he serves on several community boards and has completed a six-year term as the Territorial Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

This week's guest is Bill Gardner from Gardner Design Co and the creator of LogoLounge and those beautifully printed books. @gardnerdesignusaDuring this episode, we talk about how print is often at the front lines of branding and how important that interaction and experience is to your business. Bill shares what he and the Gardner Design team have done to ensure their brand in print exceeds expectations and communicates the right message. We talk about ensuring print has "hang time". We also talk about a really unique piece of historical print, the cover from a 1952 issue of Fortune Magazine. Also, did you know that Bill is the owner of Paul Rands T-square? Yeah. Picked it up at an estate sale. Bill also talks about how the Gardner team always goes to press checks and the value that they have as part of the design process. There was 1 time when they didn't though, and the project didn't turn out entirely as planned.I always enjoy chatting with Bill and his energy and love for design is intoxicating! He even gave me a live demonstration of how they hand rivet parts of their business card, each one, hows that for effort and impact. Enjoy!

This week's guest is Bill Gardner from Gardner Design Co and the creator of LogoLounge and those beautifully printed books. @gardnerdesignusaDuring this episode, we talk about how print is often at the front lines of branding and how important that interaction and experience is to your business. Bill shares what he and the Gardner Design team have done to ensure their brand in print exceeds expectations and communicates the right message. We talk about ensuring print has "hang time". We also talk about a really unique piece of historical print, the cover from a 1952 issue of Fortune Magazine. Also, did you know that Bill is the owner of Paul Rands T-square? Yeah. Picked it up at an estate sale. Bill also talks about how the Gardner team always goes to press checks and the value that they have as part of the design process. There was 1 time when they didn't though, and the project didn't turn out entirely as planned.I always enjoy chatting with Bill and his energy and love for design is intoxicating! He even gave me a live demonstration of how they hand rivet parts of their business card, each one, hows that for effort and impact. Enjoy!

The gang is back to talk Logo Trends 2020 with our friend, Bill Gardner from Logo Lounge. Fellow podcaster and friend of the program, Jordan Wilson, joins us to review Bill's deep dive into all the trends and style of 2020! Check out the full report here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

The gang is back to talk Logo Trends 2020 with our friend, Bill Gardner from Logo Lounge. Fellow podcaster and friend of the program, Jordan Wilson, joins us to review Bill’s deep dive into all the trends and style of 2020! Check out the full report here! The post The 2020 LogoLounge Trend Report appeared first on The Deep End Design.

For a lot of people, anxiety particularly around putting yourself out there and building your personal brand online, can lead to paralysis and a life of standing still. Letting and business life pass you by while you wait for the perfect time to take action is a powerful recipe for a future filled with regret. It's also exactly what life looks like for a lot of people. But if you're listening and thinking that building online influence and a massive following is only for the alpha's then think again. Ian Paget joins me this week on the podast to tell me how he built logogeek while struggling with social anxiety. He's a fantastic role model and a great case study in how ordinary people can do extraordinary things online - if they just take the first steps and start. About Ian Ian Paget is a graphic designer, best known as Logo Geek. He designs logos and brand identities for clients, but also hosts a popular podcast, blog and community all under the name of Logo Geek. With over 15 years experience, he has been featured in publications including Logo Lounge, Photoshop Creative and Net Magazine. He's also a frequent member of the jury for design awards including; Transform Awards, Best Brand Awards and Logo Wave to name a few. Ian's website : https://logogeek.uk/ (https://logogeek.uk/) --- (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhcc6rfcnaKF3vZGRDkCGQ?sub_confirmation=1) Visit the show website at (http://www.amplifyme.fm) Follow on Instagram and Twitter (http://instagram.com/bobgentle) Join the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : (http://www.amplifyme.me/insiders) Please take a second to rate this show in iTunes. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Tim Lapetino (https://www.timlapetino.com/) is a writer, geek culture historian, and award-winning graphic designer, Tim Lapetino. In his 20-year career, Tim's consistently been drawn to design and the way it impacts our popular culture. He's obsessed with exploring and understanding the creative process and loves telling the stories of unheralded creative people who work beyond the spotlight. His best-selling design history book, Art of Atari (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Atari-Tim-Lapetino/dp/1524101036) , has sold more than 60,000 copies and been published in English, French, German and Spanish. Tim is also the editor of Undisputed Street Fighter, a retrospective on the popular video game franchise and co-author of the design inspiration book Damn Good: Top Designers Discuss Their All-Time Favorite Projects. His work has been published in more than a dozen books and journals, including the LogoLounge series and industry classic Designing Brand Identity. Tim's written for HOW magazine, Geek Monthly, Retro Gamer, and other publications. Tim is dad to his 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. In this episode, Tim explains how journalism school led him to a career as a self-taught graphic designer and how a blog post in 2012 changed the trajectory of his life and career forever. He also explains how he talked his way into all sorts of design roles he wasn't a perfect fit for but made work with a combination of tenacity and humility. We talk about the rise of geek culture, the power of pursuing strange passions, and why people pay to see others believe in themselves. Tim also provides an intimate and honest view behind the scenes of his book projects and the impact they have on his marriage and children. This is a pretty optimistic and inspirational episode and why I saved it for the end of Season 3. Keep up with Tim → Twitter (https://twitter.com/lapetino) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/timlapetino)

Today's guest is Bill Gardner. He is the Founder of Logo Lounge and the Owner of Gardner Design in Wichita KS. During part two of this episode we talk about:-how design-centric companies grow and become more valuable faster! -the entrepreneurial community and helping them understand the importance of design.-a project he was a part of where he accidentally designs “tombstones”.-a designers little dirty secret...-a project he is really proud of and why.-the early days and beginning of LogoLounge.Bill is a great story teller and I loved hearing about the proud highlights, but also the challenges he has faced in his career. Plus, he called me a genuine guy! Thanks for the compliment Bill! @gardnerdesignusa @logolounge

Today's guest is Bill Gardner. He is the Founder of Logo Lounge and the Owner of Gardner Design in Wichita KS. During part two of this episode we talk about:-how design-centric companies grow and become more valuable faster! -the entrepreneurial community and helping them understand the importance of design.-a project he was a part of where he accidentally designs “tombstones”.-a designers little dirty secret...-a project he is really proud of and why.-the early days and beginning of LogoLounge.Bill is a great story teller and I loved hearing about the proud highlights, but also the challenges he has faced in his career. Plus, he called me a genuine guy! Thanks for the compliment Bill! @gardnerdesignusa @logolounge

Today's guest is Bill Gardner. He is the Founder of Logo Lounge and the Owner of Gardner Design in Wichita KS. During part one of this episode we talk about:-how Bill was actually a talented magician when he was younger before getting into design.-how he received an ‘F' in Art class as a soft-more and was more interested in theatre. -the original business name and logo he started his design career with.-how print allows designers to defy gravity and the unique ways he is using print.-the print scene in other countries.Bill has an incredible passion for design and that really comes through when he talks about it. He has a wealth of experience and he isn't afraid to share. We had so much to talk about I had to split this interview into two parts. Part Two tomorrow dives into stories about projects he is proud of, challenging times in his design career, and projects that didn't goes as planned but he learned lessons on. @gardnerdesignusa

Today's guest is Bill Gardner. He is the Founder of Logo Lounge and the Owner of Gardner Design in Wichita KS. During part one of this episode we talk about:-how Bill was actually a talented magician when he was younger before getting into design.-how he received an ‘F' in Art class as a soft-more and was more interested in theatre. -the original business name and logo he started his design career with.-how print allows designers to defy gravity and the unique ways he is using print.-the print scene in other countries.Bill has an incredible passion for design and that really comes through when he talks about it. He has a wealth of experience and he isn't afraid to share. We had so much to talk about I had to split this interview into two parts. Part Two tomorrow dives into stories about projects he is proud of, challenging times in his design career, and projects that didn't goes as planned but he learned lessons on. @gardnerdesignusa 

Zak and Certus talk about how we trend to go lo, definitely not a review of milk — no way, myspace currency, boring stuff, and a revived book club.   LogoLounge 2019 Trend Report Phox Band – Twitter 365 Days of Cacti – Instagram Malk Box Milk – The New Barn Blog Boxed Water is … Continue reading Oligarchically Boxed Logos

I can never believe it when a whole year has passed, and it's time to once again sit down with our old pal Bill Gardner, founder of LogoLounge. Listen in as we talk all about the newest crop… what works, what doesn't, and what might soon be on its way out. We had lots of […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

I can never believe it when a whole year has passed, and it’s time to once again sit down with our old pal Bill Gardner, founder of LogoLounge. Listen in as we talk all about the newest crop… what works, what doesn’t, and what might soon be on its way out. We had lots of […] The post 2019 Logo Design Trends With LogoLounge’s Bill Gardner! appeared first on The Deep End Design.

                    This week we get to answer a question from a listener on how to be a better typographer, and we are so excited about it!  Featured Music: Boygenius - Bite the Hand Starflyer 59 - Wake up Early [clear-line] Inspirations, Thoughts, Opinions, & Updates What We’ve Been Up To Michelle: Has limited the number of parties she’s going to this Christmas season, but is still watching many crappy Christmas movies Has been listening to girl bands on repeat And she is going to have the wrap party for the webisode series, Newclear Family, and she got to watch part of the unedited shots. Brandi: Has also been watching Christmas movies, but she didn’t cry at the end of the Christmas Chronicles which Michelle is shocked about She did watch the "The Man Who Invented Christmas", and it perfectly describes what a creative feels like when they get knocked out of their creative zone. Be listening for this topic in a future episode. *wink wink* Also watched "Into The Spiderverse" and it's an epic work of creativity--Go see it! And she also had a great conversation with Hugh Weber, but she can’t talk about it too in depth. However, Hugh will be on some future episodes! He’s a fan of is, we’re a fan of him, it’s great. Oh! And she got her hair dyed this week! It's called Oil Slick and it's basically CMYK and amazing [clear-line] Five Ways to Be a Better Typographer  Research Books (always) LogoLounge & Other Logo Books 1000 Series Book Cover Design Poster Design Books Practice Being an Active Observer of Type Type is everywhere, look at it closely In one class Brandi had to do a project where she had to crop in closely on a single letter to study typefaces. Look at individual letters, spaces between lines, really see the details. Which you can use in the real world because once you know a font when you see it in the real world you can get a sense of what something is about based on the font it had. (i.e. Netflix original shows) Become an "Art Director" Look at and critique Kerning, Type Choices, and analyze every aspect of the type Brandi also suggests to plan out your hierarchy. Hierarchy is the order you want your viewers to see your design. Study the layout, the sizes the colors. Where the letters are, even the spaces between the letters. Pretend to be an art director if that helps so you can get better at studying where everything is in your designs Practice Combining Typefaces  Once you understand typefaces you can start combining them together. Some fonts work really well together and can help you in design, but be aware that that also means some fonts don’t work well together. Know why you are combining typefaces together. Play Games! Brandi also has some font apps that she has on her phone to practice font recognition in a fun, interactive way. What the Font Brandi said Font Book but meant "The Font Game" Arial vs. Helvetica There’s a  lot more to fonts than you may think. Type has personalities just like people do.   THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!!!! "I started listening months before I decided to launch an independent design business and binged until I caught up. Binge listener, which at the time was only about 15 episodes only. This has been so helpful as I started my own business only a few months ago. I am constantly referring new friends to this show. I appreciate that Brandi and Michelle are always responsive to their audience. I was thrilled when I sent a question on Instagram and it was answered in an episode. I am thrilled to hear that there will be book reviews in the near future. It can be overwhelming to know what to use to continue learning because there are never ending resources out there, but this will always be one of my regular listens. Keep it up ladies."  - NaoGee on iTunes    

Bill Gardner is one of those people that you are just happy to be around. He is the creator of Logo Lounge in addition to being a natural entertainer, entrepreneur, creative, teacher, and author. He is extremely thoughtful and has even experienced a little magic in his life. Listen to this episode and hear the story of an authentic Kansan who followed his DNA-destined career as he lives each day with a spirit of humility and gratefulness.

Have you ever struggled with getting your client to go with the bold move, or try something different that is edgy or makes them uncomfortable? Have you ever wondered how other designers have been able to do this again and again? What role does personality play in your ability to obtain and keep clients? How much trust do you have to build with a client before they let feel comfortable with the visual direction you are taking their company? Episode 273. Aired Wednesday, October 31, 2018. This week I am pumped to interview the founder of Gardner Design and the Creator of Logo Lounge, Bill Gardner. Bill has been able to build trust with his clients and through his knowledge of the industry has been able to produce work that is fun and is sometimes outside of the client's comfort zone again and again. This week we will touch on some of the strengths that Bill possesses which have acted like superpowers throughout the years. Bill is an excellent speaker, he is funny, smart, creative, authentic, and warm. He is able to make you feel super special when you are talking to him one-on-one. It got me wondering if these are some of the reasons that he is able to get clients to trust him. How much does personality play in his ability to obtain and retain clients? He has an awesome personality by the way. Have you ever wondered about your soft skills? Do you think that you might need to improve them or some of them? This episode will dig into how much Bill's soft skills and personality play a part in knowing where the client is having reservation and how to meet them where they are and assure them of their safety. Follow Bill at: LogoLounge website: https://www.logolounge.com/ LogoLounge Book 11 CFE page: https://www.logolounge.com/call LogoLounge social media: https://www.instagram.com/logolounge/ https://www.facebook.com/LogoLounge/ https://twitter.com/logolounge https://www.linkedin.com/company/logolounge-com/ https://www.pinterest.com/logolounge/ Gardner Design website: http://gardnerdesign.com/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Become a part of the Design Recharge Family and get access to the interviews each week. Sign up at http://www.rechargingyou.com

                  Michell wants to know what in the world "monoline" means in a logo and how logo trends happen, so that's what we'll be chatting about this week! Featured Music: Sleeping at Last - "Atlas: One" Brique a Braq - "I Feel It Calling Me" Haelos - "Full Circle" (mentioned by Brandi)   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways Michelle loves thrifting so much she will do it for close to a full work day Watch out Jimmy Fallon, Michelle is coming for you If you want to scuba in New Mexico, Santa Rosa is the place to do it Brandi watched season one of "The OA" Ambient music in Brandi's life means she's in her own head a lot What is "mono line" and what are the trends of logos and how did they lead up to now? Mono Line: one line, one thickness, often connected in some way Logo trends tend to have pendulum shifts that depend on cultural shifts and mindsets Mono Line can be very useful for use when you need to size it way down (say for an app, etc.) Mono line has a clean look and can be slab serif, sans serif, or script Much like any trend, mono line shouldn't be used just because it's the cool thing to do Thanks LogoLounge for this update from May of this year Designers want to go against what's getting too popular Nostalgia is very big right now Transparency & being more Personable As designers our goal is to stand out "Millennials are most responsible for bringing these trends back into play, and you see it everywhere with the resurgence of tiki bars and speakeasys, and custom products like shaving kits for men. By going backwards, you can pick and choose what you want to bring forward and blend it with contemporary aesthetics." - Bill Gardner (president of Gardner Design and founder of LogoLounge.com) Check out the trend report and see how you can put your own twists on the trends! note:   Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any burning questions you want Brandi to answer on an episode at brandi@brandisea.com.   THANK YOU Vesperteen for letting us use his genius (“Shatter in The Night”) track in every episode of Design Speaks. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

Bill Gardner is Founder and President of Gardner Design and Founder of LogoLounge. Logo Lounge is one of the largest resources of logo designs and a leading source for logo design trends. Bill was a founding member and President of the Wichita chapter of the AIGA and in 2014 received the first-ever AIGA Wichita Fellow award. And in 2015, Bill was among the inaugural inductees into the Wichita State University Fine Arts Hall of Fame. His design work has appeared and been featured in CA, Print, Graphis, The NY Art Directors Club, The Museum of Modern Art and more.

Well it's June, and you know what that means — a brand new logo design trend report from the folks at LogoLounge! We invited Bill Gardner back to the show to talk trends, and what they mean to the state of logo design in general. We had a great time with this episode, and learned […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

Well it’s June, and you know what that means — a brand new logo design trend report from the folks at LogoLounge! We invited Bill Gardner back to the show to talk trends, and what they mean to the state of logo design in general. We had a great time with this episode, and learned […] The post 2018 Logo Design Trends Revealed! appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Today on the Creative South Podcast, I’m chatting with the founder of Logo Lounge, Bill Gardner. We talk about taking putting himself through college by performing magic, how Logo Lounge started and the impact it’s had on our industry, defending intellectual property in India after one of his logos was stolen, identifying and forecasting logo trends, and more.

This week on the creative waffle podcast, i chat to bill gardner. the creator of logo lounge and gardner design. we chat about how logo lounge was created, the 10 books, the process of choosing a logo for the book, along with the ultimate logo, atom bomb logos and how he want's to be remembered. bill also shares his top design tip and favorite books. enjoy.

In this episode of the Logo Geek Podcast Ian Paget chats with Bill Gardner, the founder of brand identity design agency Gardner Designs, and Logo Lounge, the searchable logo design database. In this episode we discuss Logo Lounge, and the 2017 logo design trend report. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://logogeek.uk/podcast5   

It's that time of year again. The smell of freshly cut grass in your nose, the taste of vodka with just a splash of lemonade on your tongue, and the sweet sounds of Bill Gardner talking about this year's logo design trends all up in your earbuds! That's right kiddies, it's time for the 2017 […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

It’s that time of year again. The smell of freshly cut grass in your nose, the taste of vodka with just a splash of lemonade on your tongue, and the sweet sounds of Bill Gardner talking about this year’s logo design trends all up in your earbuds! That’s right kiddies, it’s time for the 2017 […] The post Talkin’ 2017 Logo Trends in the LogoLounge appeared first on The Deep End Design.

LogoLounge and the LogoLounge books may have only been around since 2001, but they have left such a large mark on the industry, they feel like they’ve been with us forever. At this year’s HOW Design Live Conference, I once again got to speak with[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry... The post Bill Gardner: The Reflex Blue Show #173 appeared first on 36 Point.

This is not a repost. It’s a all new episode with my friend Bill. We spent so much time talking about Logolounge in episode 31 that I felt like Gardner Design didn’t get enough love. So we spend our time chatting about how Bill went from working his way through college via magic tricks, to […] The post Season 1 / Episode 37: Bill Gardner of Gardner Design appeared first on Grits & Grids®.

Bill Gardner is an industry icon. Not only has his namesake studio been creating amazing identity work for decades, he also started the number one resource for logo designs. Bill has been at the forefront of spotting logo trends, and is a pundit on logo design, identity and branding. Our chat on this episode centers […] The post Season 1 / Episode 31: Bill Gardner of LogoLounge appeared first on Grits & Grids®.

Cozy Mystery Author Linda Kozar interviews mystery, suspense and thriller authors, encouraging them to tell the story behind their latest release and talk about what motivates them to write such twisted tales. Book giveaways. Call-ins welcome and Chat Room questions welcome. Interview with Graphic Artist and Book Cover Designer Danny Mehl. "I am a Graphic Designer and Art Director with over ten years of experience working in graphic design firms, ad agencies and the in-house department of a world-renowned ministry. In addition to my day job I also do freelance projects including book covers. I've won multiple awards and had work featured in major publications including Graphis, Addys, AIGA Design Shows, and Logo Lounge. I'm a firm believer in working closely with clients to get to the root of the problem they're trying to solve. Defining what we truly need to say and who we need to say it to allows everyone to move forward confidently in seeking and identifying the perfect creative solution." WEBSITE: www.dannymehl.com    or  http://www.dannymehlcovers.com

Bill Gardner of Gardner Design specializes in logos. Well, that’s an understatement. Bill is the man behind the site with over 240,000 logos – LogoLounge.com, co-authored 14 LogoLounge books, has does yearly Logo Trends Reports since 2003, and records logo courses at Lynda.com. I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry... The post Bill Gardner: The Reflex Blue Show #160 appeared first on 36 Point.

What designer doesn't love discovering the latest trends? And who doesn't love a good tradition? Well hold onto your hats, kids, this episode has BOTH! Yep, sitting down with LogoLounge‘s Bill Gardner to discuss the latest trends in logo design has become one of Deeply Graphic's most time-honored traditions. And this one doesn't disappoint. Follow […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeplygraphic/message

What designer doesn’t love discovering the latest trends? And who doesn’t love a good tradition? Well hold onto your hats, kids, this episode has BOTH! Yep, sitting down with LogoLounge‘s Bill Gardner to discuss the latest trends in logo design has become one of Deeply Graphic’s most time-honored traditions. And this one doesn’t disappoint. Follow […] The post 2016 Logo Design Trends Report appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Being a Rookie is never an easy task, but it happens to the best of us, whether we're talking about designers or athletes. In this episode I'll attempt to lend an article written by an NFL football player for rookie football players, to the industry of design. Along the way we'll discuss tips for (hopefully) avoiding those mistakes that make us look even more like Rookies. Links from the show: Advice for rookies on adjusting to life in the National Football League In the Bullpen: Logo Lounge