Today on Brand New (Linked): Stephen Kelleher takes a stab at redesigning the Crocs logo https://t.co/udLpa52703 pic.twitter.com/9haH9QDucd

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Genius, unofficial logo redesign for Crocs by designer Stephen Kelleher:

This rebrand concept was inspired by the iconic Croc silhouette as a basis for their crocodile mascot. By streamlining and unifying both into one simple mark the new logo allows for more versatility at scale whilst continuing to embody the friendly spirit of the brand for a new generation.

View the full identity buildout here.

Love this visual identity for a lecture series at the Baltimore Museum of Art, done by Post Typography. The concept behind the campaign is that only by envisioning alternative futures can we create a better tomorrow. This concept is carried throughout the branding through the use of striking design elements and bold typography. My favorite parts of this branding are the series of ‘interrupted’ objects where hopeful expressions disrupt everyday advertising and signage, helping “carry the conversation’s themes beyond the walls of the lecture hall and into the city landscape.” See for yourself at the link above.

Lots of great tips in this article—including generous illustrations—on how to apply simplicity to product design.

Smart and timely deep dive on how to deal with cookie consent prompts from a privacy and UX perspective:

With the advent of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, the web has turned into a vast exhibition of consent pop-ups, notifications, toolbars, and modals. While the intent of most cookie-related prompts is the same — to get a user’s consent to keep collecting and evaluating their behavior the same ol’ way they’ve been doing for years — implementations differ significantly, often making it ridiculously difficult or simply impossible for customers to opt out from tracking.

Great article outlining techniques to infuse soul and personality into your web design projects.

See also: Andy Clarke’s Art Direction for the Web, which was recently published by Smashing Magazine. Definitely adding this to my wish list!

A must-read interview on the AIGA Eye on Design blog covering inclusive ways to approach teaching design, taking away the hierarchy in the classroom, and fostering community.

I love this quote by Nicole Killian: “We need to remove that power and figure out how we can create a space where people actually feel comfortable and excited to be a designer, rather than being siloed at their laptops and trying to “win” against their peers. So many designers work by themselves, but it’s an important time, especially socially and politically, to talk about why it’s important to be in a space together. How can we consider community, and not just audience, in our work?”