• 10 Legendary covers of Life magazine

    10 Legendary covers of Life magazine

    Explore 10 legendary Life magazine covers. I'll explain what Life magazine was for the youngsters: Life is an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, a monthly from 1978 until 2000, and an online supplement since 2008. The latter was way less successful... But keep in mind, that they now have to compete with the quasi-infinite pictures uploaded to Instagram every day... Although, no youngster is going to read this, anyways. This article is purely dedicated to nostalgia fetishists... I hope you haven't become one of those, yet! 1. The Beatles (1964)

  • Cover Stories: Unveiling the Best Book Covers of the Century
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    Cover Stories: Unveiling the Best Book Covers of the Century

    Take a visual journey through the most stunning book covers of the century in this collection of breathtaking designs and illustrations. Books are not only portals to other worlds. they can also be visual masterpieces. These covers are a testament to the power of the artistry that enhances our reading experience within every publication.

  • Streamline Your Design Workflow with AI Mock-Ups: A Tutorial with Katya Kovalenko

    Streamline Your Design Workflow with AI Mock-Ups: A Tutorial with Katya Kovalenko

    Are you tired of spending countless hours creating mock-ups for your design projects? Mock-up creation, especially for digital products, can be a time-consuming task. But fear not, we have a solution that will not only save you time but also elevate the quality of your mock-ups. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to use Shots.so, a free and incredibly user-friendly tool, to create stunning and highly customizable mock-ups in just a few clicks. I'm Katya Kovalenko, a presentation designer and educator. I've had the privilege of working with startups and companies, helping them secure investments, boost sales, and leave a lasting impression through impactful presentations. My goal is to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to harness the transformative potential of AI tools and unleash your creativity. Let's get to it!

  • Yves Zimmermann: six decades at the forefront of design

    Yves Zimmermann: six decades at the forefront of design

    The Swiss designer was a key player in Spain for his inventive logos and graphic solutions Designer, teacher, editor. If he were just one of these things, Yves Zimmermann would have still left a mark on the early years of graphic design in Spain. However, he managed to be all three and his impact on the craft is still felt today. Zimmermann, who died on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the age of 84, leaves us a legacy of corporate identities in Spain and wide international recognition. Arriving in Barcelona in 1961, at just 24, Zimmermann brought with him a new conception of design, influenced by his Swiss roots, that he applied to his works, classes and collection of books GG Diseño. Zimmermann has worked with Barcelona Airport, the Bank of Spain, Carolina Herrera and the Círculo de Lectores. He was a finalist in the competition to design the euro notes and won the Premio Nacional de Diseño in Spain. Join us to remember the extraordinary career of Zimmermann in this interview that he gave to Domestika - that became his last one - where he transmitted his passion for graphic solutions, talked about his legacy, the industry and current creativity.

  • A Brief History of Book Covers

    A Brief History of Book Covers

    Discover how book covers evolved over the centuries with Silja Götz In the beginning, books were leather-bound, made to fit someone's library. Only in the 19th century, images started to appear on covers to give us an idea of a book’s content. Silja Götz (@Silja) is a German illustrator who has worked with press clients like The New Yorker, Elle, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Die Zeit, Outdoor magazine, and more. Her book cover illustrations adorn the books of publishers like Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, Gräfe und Unzer, and Doubleday. In her Domestika course, she reveals the secrets of conceptual illustration to create eye-catching book covers and tells us how book covers evolved over the last century.