One logo redesign. One CEO out.
And it wasnt because the logo was ugly.
It was because it removed something people loved. Cracker Barrel scrapped its new logo after the backlash. The CEO who oversaw the redesign announced her exit in July 2026, and the company also fired the...
Brands are now paying designers to make things look imperfect on purpose.
And some are using AI to fake it. Hand-drawn type, organic textures and rough edges are everywhere in 2026. About 73% of consumers say they can spot AI-generated content and trust it less than human-made...
Minimalism ruined brand identity.
Take your logo, remove the color, and ask: could this belong to 50 other brands? Minimalist saturation has created an era of bland mid-branding, which makes expressive personality the new premium.
The backlash is already visible. This week,...
Learning graphic design in 2026 is a waste of time.
At least the way most people still learn it.
If your plan is to master Photoshop and wait for clients, youre competing with a tool that never sleeps. Around 75% of designers now use AI tools, up from 35% in 2023, and job...
After weeks of exploring concepts and gathering your feedback, I'm excited to share the final logo mark and brand identity for MAISON MELVA a feminine perfume house crafted for summer, built around the essence of a rare natural flower. The final mark distills everything the...
