Starbucks Refreshes their logo

Starbuck has decided to give their logo a new look. It is important for companies to give their a logo a little update every x amount of years. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it is bad (Pepsi). There's not much difference in the new Starbucks logo and it looks as though they said, "less is more." For most cases "less is more" works and Starbucks has made a huge impact, that they could use their mascot icon. I feel it is effective and recognizable. So whoever refurbished their logo, did a good job.

Make your corporate work cool

Here's an article by Simeon Elson who walks through an example on how you can add a little spice to your designs. It's easy to be conservative with the corporate designs, but you can create subtle details to give it flare. Check it out and maybe you can be incorporate into your next project.

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Inspiration: Coffee Websites

I know what some of you are thinking, there's coffee outside of Starbucks? Yes, there is and I'm sure other companies don't charge an arm and a leg for it either. Smashing Magazine has compiled a list of some good looking coffee websites. Coffee may not be the most exciting subject to design for or maybe it is to some, but if you're in a creative slump on a project take a look at these sites. To view go here:  http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/08/10/showcase-of-delicious-coffee-websites/