When Logos Lose Their Way: The Case Against Trend-Driven Redesigns

Posted on Mobile First | Branding | Logo Design | Graphic Design

Designer working on logo on tablet and laptop

We’ve all seen it: a beloved brand unveils a sleek, minimalist new logo and the internet reacts with a collective cringe. Or worse—confusion. When Tropicana revamped its packaging and logo in 2009, sales dropped by 20% in just two months. That’s $30 million gone. Why? Because consumers didn’t recognize the product anymore. And recognition is […]

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The Balance Between Form and Function: A Web Designer’s Dilemma

Posted on SEO | UX Design | ADA Compliance | Branding | Mobile First

Sketch of website functionality diagram

In 1896, architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase “form follows function,” a principle that would shape modern design thinking for decades. The idea suggests that an object’s shape or appearance should primarily relate to its intended purpose. While Sullivan’s vision emerged in architecture, the philosophy resonates with artists, designers, and creators of all mediums, including […]

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