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purplesurveys · 4 years

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At what time of day do you normally feel the best? I love the evening the most. I get to have my coffee, it’s quieter around the house, and it also gets a little bit colder so it’s more fun to hang around by then. Do you normally have to hem pants? I’ve never had to do that before. If I need my pants fixed, I usually ask my lola to do it since she’s good at that kind of stuff. Name one reason why someone should not commit suicide. I can’t speak for other people, but I personally stay because I don’t want to leave Kimi behind and because I’ve seen countless mini-documentaries of parents who were left devastated by their kids taking their own lives. What would you do if you had no one to love and support you? That sounds so fucking bleak. I imagine bringing myself to therapy so I can learn how to deal with such a situation, and so that I at least have one person to talk to. If you didn't have love and support, would you feel life was worth living? No. But that’s why I imagine I’d be going to therapy, so my mind can be changed.

If you had no family nor friends nor money, would you feel life's worth living? These questions are so stressful to mull over and a tad bit triggering lmao, can I pass at this point? If you're unhappy, what would it take to make you fulfilled? Depends on what I need, which differs every time. Sometimes I’d wanna be alone, other times I’d want to be with other people, other times I’d need to drive and take longer routes than usual, or to binge YouTube videos, or a good nap...it’s always different. What was the last thing that upset your stomach? The meds I had to take for my UTI. Feeling poopy was one of its side effects, so even though it didn’t upset my stomach per se I did have to have several trips to the bathroom then. Do you have to go the pharmacy a lot? No, only when something’s wrong with me which doesn’t happen too often. Are you sunburned? I haven’t been sunburned since I was like 10. The tendency just suddenly stopped at some point. Do you wish someone loved you? I have a lot of people who already do, fortunately. Do you call yourself stupid often? Like every other hour lmao. What's a song you love? From Eden - Hozier. Do you miss anyone who was mean to you? Not to my knowledge. I’m glad they aren’t in my life today. Name someone you know who is a cancer survivor. One of my former Filipino teachers in high school. Are you friends with any cancer survivors? I don’t think that I am. Does God often answer your prayers? How was your day today (or yesterday, if it's morning)? It was average. Nothing out of the ordinary happened today but I did like the fact that my parents still left the living room aircon on for most of the day even though summer’s over and the weather’s already begun to be a little colder. Do you wish the sunrise and sunset lasted longer? Not really? I’m fine with the ones we’ve got lol. Would you want to relive your childhood again? Fuck no. It had some nostalgic bits, like the shows I used to watch or me playing outside, but it was far too traumatic for me to miss it as a whole. I’m happy being a grownup.

Were your college years the best years of your life? Not fully. My time in college only peaked by the second half, so it wasn’t all that great. Junior and senior year were very fun and eye-opening, though. Would you rather re-live high school or college? Ooh that’s quite a pickle...both periods had their highs. High school was a lot easier (academically), it was a time when I could fuck up and it was okay, and I found my first group of friends. College was a time of independence, a lot of growing up to do, and I also found my second group of friends. As miserable as I was during my freshman year, I ultimately have to go with college because I hated most of the people in my high school anyway and because I really loved the independence I gained in college, from being able to drive on my own and managing stuff on my own time to being free to choose my class schedule. And also, duh, I passed my dream school? I’d relive my years in UP in a heartbeat. What is the dumbest sports-team mascot you've heard of? Not really familiar with sports mascots to begin with. Are you a sports fan? Err, not really. I’m a pro wrestling fan, but it’s not 100% a sport. Where do you feel like you fit in the most? In my college and in my org. I’m sad that I only get four years with them – three when it comes to my org. Do you hate social classes? Yes. Do you think talent should have anything to do with social class? What? I have no clue what this question is insinuating but lmao of course not. I know some crazy talented people who wouldn’t be considered rich, and I know some bland-ass wealthy people who can’t do anything impressive at all. Name a country who's history you know nothing about. Australia. Name a religion you know nothing or very little about. Zoroastrianism. I only remember the founder. Don't you hate know-it-alls? I hate when they start getting conceited. What is your favorite store at the mall? I love visiting Fully Booked every chance I get. When was the last time you went to the mall? That would be when I had my eye checked last early March, because the clinic I visited was inside the mall. Aside from doing that, I also had late lunch at Marugame Udon which apparently would be the last time I’d have their food for a while, unbeknownst to me :( Do you have a bed or do you sleep on a mattress on the floor? I have a bed. When was the last time you went for a run? LOL never. Have you ever tried hard drugs? No. Which school subject did you hate the most? Back in high school I really hated the advanced math and science classes e.g. chemistry, physics, calculus, trig. In college, I found myself hating philosophy and economics the most. What was the last thing you wore from Aeropostale? I don’t think I ever wore anything from them. Which devotional do you read? I don’t read those. Do you appreciate classic literature? I appreciate and recognize their impact, but I don’t like reading them.

What is something you find strange? People who keep pushing for the All Lives Matter narrative. Cringe. Do you like your natural hair color? Sure. I’ve never actively complained about it, that’s for sure. Would you rather get a pixie cut or get dreadlocks? Pixie cut, because I’m pretty sure getting dreadlocks as a Filipino is a form of cultural appropriation? Would you rather dye your hair or get a perm? Dye it.

Do you keep Christmas lights up year-round? No, we don’t. Have you ever started a new trend? Just me? Lmao no. Do you have any artwork of yours from high school? I definitely don’t. Whenever a teacher would give our artworks back, I crumpled it up as soon as I got it and would throw it away. I just simply rejected all of my attempts to be creative lol. What did you win a scholarship for? I’ve never gotten one. But my university did start implementing free tuition for all undergrads starting in 2017 when I was a sophomore, so it’s kinda like the same thing. Did your college meet your expectations? Yes, and more. UP taught me far more than classroom lessons as it opened my eyes to the more important societal issues happening outside of school. It made me recognize our farmers who never earn the income they deserve; the factory workers stuck in poor working conditions; the jeepney drivers whose work is never respected; the millions of working class Filipinos who simply deserve better; and the government that is more corrupt than I thought. My college on the other hand taught me to be fearless and to never hesitate to search for, report, and defend the truth, and to disseminate just that to the masses. Bottomline is that words can’t even begin to describe how grateful I am to have studied there and I will always be very much in love with my school. What was the best thing about college? The best thing about mine, at least, was the throng of life lessons and eye-opening realizations it gave me. Each of them has been more valuable than any lesson I learned in the classroom. UP taught me that there were a thousand other issues far more important than problems I face in my own privileged bubble, but that I can help facilitate change if I wanted to. How old were you ten years ago? 12. Easily the worst age I’ve been in. What's the best piece of advice you can give someone ten years younger? Stay. It’ll get better. Not instantly, but it does get better. Do you feel like you are old enough and experienced enough to give advice? I think anyone’s fit to give advice no matter how old they are. Even kids can be quite insightful. The differences just lie on the topics people give advice on. How old were you when you started to feel mature and experienced? 17, after I had a series of shitty stuff happen to me at one point in 2015. When I got past those, I could tell I wasn’t the same person that I was, like, two months back. Were your 20's hell? I’m only in my second year lmao, can you get back to me in eight years? What type of bug do you see the most often in your home? We don’t get a lot of bugs at home, fortunately. We have tons of ants though. Do you put off things until the last minute? If I’m not passionate about the task, yes. Do you have the air conditioning on right now? Nope, just the fan. Is your mom the same size as you? She’s slim but she’s still ever so slightly a bit larger. We can technically share clothes but some of them would still look loose on me.

Does camping appeal to you? I have moods where it does and moods where it doesn’t lol. What color is your sleeping bag? I don’t have one. How often do you pray? Do you surrender to Christ daily? When was the last time you went to church? Do you know any Christians who aren't judgmental? Only a handful, and it’s usually people in my age group. Most of the others suck, and I can say this because I’ve had coooooooountless personal experiences with rude, hypocritical, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic Christians and Catholics. Do you believe there are any good people in the world? Of course. What's one thing you are scared of? Flying cockroaches.

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mythicalsecretsanta · 6 years

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Would You Rather? (G)

This gift is for: @rileyrooin I hope you like it. It was so much fun to write. From your Secret Santa, @survivormind

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“But are you sure that you’re sure that this is a good idea?” Link asked. He was eyeing the Dodge Dynasty with an expression that could either be worry or disgust. His arms both bore convince store plastic bags stuffed with travel necessities: snickers bars, chips, and bottles of Mountain Dew. Rhett slammed the trunk shut and gave an exasperated sigh.

“You don’t have to come, you know,” Rhett said.

“What? Y-yes I do,” Link stammered. He tried to sound unshaken but he couldn’t tell if Rhett was joking or if he was actually willing to leave him behind. “It’s our first spring break.”

“Exactly,” Rhett replied. “It’s our first spring break and you’re already sucking the fun out of it. We haven’t even left town.”

“I’m just saying that this thing is more than ten years old. Is this really safe for a road trip?”

Rhett responded by climbing into the driver’s seat and turning the key in the ignition. The car growled to life and Rhett looked up at Link through the open window.

“Oh no,” he said sarcastically. “The car’s started and I’m about to leave. I hope no one gets left behind.” He removed his foot from the break and allowed the car to carry itself forward a few inches.

“Ok, ok!” Link cried, grabbing for the door handle. Rhett stopped the car and allowed Link to climb into the passenger’s seat and shoot him a glare.

“You don’t have to be a jerk about it,” Link grumbled.

“Come on, brother,” Rhett smiled, lightly bumping his fist against Link’s shoulder. “This is the road trip we’ve always talked about. We didn’t get to take it after high school because we didn’t have the cash for it. We do now. We might never get this chance again, ok? We’re going to be boring engineers. Let’s have some fun.”

Link grinned back at his friend.

“I don’t think we could be boring anythings. We’ll be the coolest engineers in town.”

Rhett’s eyes shone as he let out a hearty laugh.

“Alright, you got me there,” he said. “Are you ready for this?”

“Hell yeah, brother!” Link exclaimed. Rhett laughed again and pulled out of the university parking lot. Link stared out the window and watched his familiar college town pass by on the other side. The sight was one he’d seen a hundred times before, but today it seemed magical. Today these were his first sights on his road trip with his best friend. Eight days of open road and adventure. Aside from their destination of New York City, neither of them had made any plans or reservations. They were true pioneers, braving the wild interstate with nothing but the passion in their hearts and the snacks in their hands.

“Alright, would you rather. Are you ready?” Rhett asked once they were safely on the interstate. It was their go to game for long drives.

“Yeah, man. Shoot.”

“Would you rather watch porn with your parents or watch porn staring your parents?” Rhett chuckled.

“Are you kidding me?” Link asked, his voice shooting up an octave and a half. He choked out a surprised laugh.

“The point of the game is to make impossible choices. If I gave you something easy then it wouldn’t be very fun, would it?”

“Watch with my parents, definitely. At least that sounds like an experience I could wipe from my brain at some point. Would you rather have terrible smelling farts for the rest of your life or have farts that don’t smell but everyone else in the world has terrible smelling farts?”

“Everyone else, for sure,” Rhett said with a punctuating nod. Link’s high pitched guffaw filled the car.

“Are you kidding me?” he asked again.

“If I have to suffer than everyone has to suffer,” Rhett shrugged. “Also, this gives me a huge advantage in life. If I’m the only person who doesn’t smell bad, can you imagine the special treatment I’d get? I could have any job or any lady I wanted. Who wouldn’t want to be around the best smelling man on earth? Plus, I could pass my good smelling genes to my offspring and maybe begin a whole new breed of good smelling meta-humans.”

As Rhett went on explaining, Link’s smile softened. Even in a game as silly as this, Rhett overanalyzed every detail. It was amazing to Link how he could come up with such complex ideas on the spot like that. A familiar, warm tingle spread in Link’s belly, butterflies filling him from his toes to his fingertips. This was far from the first time Link had felt so fluttery around Rhett. In fact, he couldn’t actually remember the first time. It was a feeling he’d held onto and hidden so long that it may well be as old as their friendship itself. Throughout middle school and even most of high school, Link was convinced that this was a normal feeling between friends. At some point he’d figured out that most guys don’t get a tingling sensation in their skin every time they accidentally brushed against each other but by that time it had become a regular way of living for Link. Now he allowed the feeling to spread and simply enjoyed the warmth of it. He didn’t mind not being able to act on his feelings. He was content just to have this sort of happiness in his life.

“Are you going to think about this forever or are you going to say something?” Rhett asked. Link snapped out of his day dream and stared wide eyed at his friend. Did he know? Could he tell?

“Come on, man,” Rhett continued. “Would you rather live in a world where guys are always naked or where no one can ever be naked?”

Realizing Rhett had not suddenly become a mind reader was reassuring but the question he asked flustered Link even more. Without thinking, he answered loudly, “No one naked ever!”

“Jeeze, you’re certainly adamant about that one,” Rhett chuckled awkwardly, trying to defuse the tension that had suddenly filled the car. “You’d really rather never see a naked lady? Are dicks that gross to you?”

“Yes. I mean no. I mean…why do you have to make an issue out of it?”

Link was saved from further discussion by a clunking noise coming from the engine. Rhett’s face dropped as he looked down at the heat gauge on his dashboard, the little needle sitting all the way in the red.

“Crap crap crap,” Rhett muttered. Before he could even stop the car it stalled and the engine faded into silence. He stared despondently at the steering wheel.

“Would you rather pay for a tow truck or just leave it here and have your folks come get us?” Link offered, hoping to lighten the mood.

“We’d be out here for hours waiting for anyone who might be able to pick us up,” Rhett replied. Link was suddenly aware of how new it was to be so far away from everyone else. This was the first time they hadn’t been within a forty minute drive of a family member or friend.

“There’s a gas station at the next exit a mile up.” Rhett said. “Would you rather walk to a hotel or pay extra for the tow truck to take us somewhere.”

“These shoes are made for walking, brother,” Link said. He pushed his door open and stood. “I just realized, though, our Snickers are going to melt. Would you rather carry chocolate bars and soda on our quest to find a place to stay or hope there’s a McDonald’s near by?”

“The chocolate is going to melt while we carry it anyway. We’ll figure something out. Let’s go.”

The two pushed the car to the shoulder of the interstate and began their trek to the gas station. Hot afternoon sun beat on them with it’s heavy rays. Cars wizzed past, sending gusts of hot, exhaust filled air at them as they did. Stagnant heat would have almost been preferable. Twenty minutes later, the sweat drenched men walked into the air conditioned gas station and breathed twin sighs of relief.

“You boys ok?” asked the woman behind the counter. Her blonde hair was dry and brittle from a poorly done home perm and her eyebrows were missing in lieu of thin, penciled lines.

“We need to call a tow truck,” Rhett explained.

“And find a motel,” finished Link.

“There’s a motel six just down the street,” the woman replied. “You can use the store phone if you don’t have a cell to call a truck.”

“I just need the number, thanks,” Rhett replied and pulled a small Nokia out of his pocket before freezing and holding up a finger. “Scratch that. I need to use the store phone.”

“You don’t have single?” Link asked, reaching for his own cell. Rhett shook his head.

“Good thing this is the choice we rathered.”

The woman raised an eyebrow at the odd use of grammar and pulled up a thick phone book from behind the counter.

An hour later, Rhett and Link had successfully seen their car off and checked into the motel. The tow truck driver was instructed to give their room’s phone number to the repair person so Rhett and Link could receive updates on the state of their transportation. Unfortunately, that meant they couldn’t leave and explore lest they miss a call.

“Would you rather abandon the car forever or waste away in this room?” Link asked, standing and staring around. The smell of mildew wafted from somewhere and Link could swear he saw a crust of something over the bed sheets.

“Would you rather pay for me to get a new car or deal with a gross room for a night?” Rhett replied. Link grimaced.

“This wasn’t exactly what I had in mind for this grand adventure,” he said. “I get the bed on the left. It looks less…nasty.”

“What are you afraid of?” Rhett asked. “I’m sure our dorm wasn’t much better when we moved in.”

“We cleaned our dorm.”

“We can clean here, too, if it bothers you so much.”

“We can’t wash the sheets. That bed looks crusty.” Link pointed to the twin bed on the right. “I don’t even want to think of what that is.”

“It’s probably scary scary stuff from those scary scary wieners,” Rhett chuckled and gave Link a light shove toward the right bed, causing him to jump.

“You know, you not being bothered by it is weirder than me being grossed out,” Link spat.

“Fine,” Rhett grinned. “Would you rather take the clean bed and force your friend to sleep in filth or be the bigger man and take one for the team.”

“I’m not the bigger man,” Link replied. “You’re the bigger man. People say so every time they meet us.”

“You’d throw me to the wolves like that?”

“So you admit it looks nasty!” Link demanded.

“How about this then,” Rhett said, leaning against the wall. “Would you rather force your friend to sleep in filth or suffer sharing a bed with him?”

“You want to share a bed?” Link asked. His voice hitched and the butterflies he’d been enjoying earlier suddenly seemed like his mortal enemies.

“You’ve got me all grossed out about that bed now,” Rhett explained. “And I feel like sleeping on the floor would be even worse. Can you get through one night?”

“If I have to,” said Link, trying desperately to sound legitimate in his hesitation. He practically fell over when Rhett started pulling of his shirt.

“Uh…what are you doing?” Link asked feebly.

“I’m going to take a nap,” Rhett shrugged. “I’m exhausted. We just marched a mile and a half in the sun.”

“Yeah…er…I suppose a nap is a good idea,” Link said. The fluttering in his stomach began to spread to his head. He felt dizzy. Attempting to look casual, he pulled off his shirt as well.

“So we’re just nose diving into a cuddle sesh, then?” Rhett laughed.

“No!” stammered Link, tugging his shirt back down. He really wished Rhett would stop pointing everything out.

“Chill,” Rhett said with a laugh. “I was joking. If you’re tired, you can nap, too. Come on.” He plopped onto the bed and patted the mattress in invitation. Link hesitantly crawled next to his friend. The mattress wasn’t large enough to allow them extra room so their arms pressed together. Link stayed frozen in the awkward position, hoping to hold on to this excuse to be in physical contact with Rhett, but Rhett soon rolled onto his side. To Link’s delight and dismay, this put Rhett’s face inches from his own.

“Uh…” Link’s mind was blank. He fumbled for anything he could say to distract him from how close Rhett’s face was and how good his breath smelled. “Would you rather roll the other direction or take a mint?” Link bit his tongue for the self sabotage.

“You got a mint?” Rhett asked, smiling with his eyes still closed. Link blinked, and was glad Rhett couldn’t see whatever expression was on his face.

“Would you rather turn to face me, too, or roll away even though you don’t want to?” Rhett asked. He peaked one eye open.

“What are you talking about?” Link choked.

“Would you rather turn to face me or keep lying to both of us?” Rhett asked, more insistent now.

“Rhett…I…”

“Would you rather take a nap or accept the real reason I’ve been begging you for two years to take a road trip with me?” Rhett continued. Link lay there in silence.

“Would you rather I keep going,” Rhett asked, moving his strong hand delicately up Link’s forearm, “or confess you’re thinking the same thing I am?”

Link shivered at the touch of Rhett’s deliberate fingers tracing designs on his skin. Perhaps it was the exhaustion from the walk or the rush of being alone, truly alone, with no one they knew for miles. He decided to be bold.

“Would you rather leave me guessing,” Link whispered, “or just do whatever you’re thinking about doing?”

Suddenly, the world disappeared as Rhett closed the small distance between them and planted his lips firmly against Link’s. Link froze, too stunned to relax. Rhett felt Link’s body stiffen and pulled back, a concerned look on his face.

“Was that not ok? I thought that’s what you meant. Listen, if—”

Rhett’s words were cut off by Link’s face rushing to meet his. When they separated, Rhett had tears pooling in his eyes.

“Sorry,” he sniffed, brushing them away. “I meant to have this happen in New York. Somewhere romantic.”

“Would you rather have waited three more days or keep things the way they are now?” Link asked.

“You know,” Rhett grinned, “I’d be happy either way.”

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helenpattersoon · 5 years

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9 amazing logo design trends for 2019

What makes a logo special? Do we judge its effectiveness based on utility? Is its value determined by how well-received it is? If you want your logo to feel remarkable and relevant, you need to keep an eye on how logo design trends are evolving.

Predicting which logo design trends will dominate the terrain ahead means appreciating what’s come before them. Now more than ever designers are willing to look at past trends while pushing the boundaries with new styles. In 2019, we’re seeing a fierce appreciation for color, storytelling and design-defying experimentation. The interesting new ways designers are elevating logo design by playing with familiar styles and clever use of color are going to make 2019 an electrifying year in logo design.

9 logo design trends that will be huge in 2019

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1. Variable logo design 2. New Age geometry 3. Logos that trick the eye 4. Purposeful color 5. Elevated negative space 6. Shift in minimalism 7. Logos with pedigree 8. Overlapping elements 9. Maximizing details

1. Variable logo design

Designers are working in an era where brands are hyper-aware of the fact that their logo will be viewed on a multiplicity of platforms. We covered a similar trend last year, but brands are no longer just concerned with how well a logo translates across platforms, they’re also asking how it can help them build a stronger personal connection with different groups of customers. How can my logo speak equally well to millennials and families? Enter, variable logos that adjust depending on which group you’re talking to.

In 2019, this trend admonishes any one-size-fits-all approach to logo design. Variable design individualizes the relationship between customer and client because these logos embrace the challenge of adaptability. Specialized iconography, dynamic typography and thoughtful customization help frame genuine connections to an audience’s specific needs.

Sulliwan Studio’s logo for Public Space was designed with major brand flexibility in mind. A series of interchangeable pictograms accompany the logo’s standard typography and can be amended to form new logotypes depending on the customer.

No matter which production is on and who the audience is, this logo fits perfectly. Via Elena Kitayeva

Russia’s Perm Opera Ballet Theatre can update their mark, designed by Elena Kitayeva, for different stage productions and alternate between a variety of images, patterns and color gradients, depending on who they’re speaking to and who they want to attract.

The pliancy of variable logo design is what makes it so desirable. Companies looking to personalize their relationship with consumers are gravitating toward this trend because it provides prime targeted delivery, while at the same time keeping their logo recognizable. In 2019, expect to see logos adapt to their audiences in flexible, creative ways.

This logo for artist Brea Weinreb can be stretched, changed, condensed or combined with artwork, depending on where it appears and who it’s intended for. Logo design by goopanic

Full name, short name or abbreviation? Pick the right variation of your logo according to who you’re talking to. Via Julien Lelievre

2. New Age geometry

Once certain trends become recognizable, we subconsciously limit their potential. Case in point: geometric design styles, which have fallen prey to a distinction for being overtly mathematical, cold and even authoritarian. Although it’s easy to define geometric logos as such, in 2019 there is an upward trend where designers are pushing that ceiling by deliberately pairing their creations with vibrant colors and friendlier compositions to offset its reputation.

Via Cecilia Castelli

The New Age geometry trend is all about giving geometric logos a warmer look. “Mix bold geometric shapes with colorful palettes. Clean and minimal but strong,” suggests 99designer Claudia C., on crafting trendy geometric logos.

The Two Kings House pulls circles, triangles and rectangles together with a regal color palette to form a large, reflected portrait of a King holding a rose. Here 99designer ethereal’s impressive logo redefines our experience with geometric design by taking those commonplace objects then layering them with color and playing with line thickness. An artistic take on geometry like this reconciles the frigidity of modern brands with the yearning for a more personal feel.

Logo design by C A P S

3. Logos that trick the eye

The French term “trompe l’oeil” translates to “deceive the eye” and that’s exactly what this logo trend is all about. When you’re accustomed to cycling through ideas day in and day out, playing with visual tricks keeps your enthusiasm for logo design alive. This innovative practice that designers are turning to in order to reenergize their creative juices is also a trend that will dominate logo design in 2019: logo designs that play off tricking the eye—more explicitly, the art of perspective and distortion. Fragmented, warped or visually broken… it’s all good here.

Via Albert Romagosa

Playing with perspective is a cool way to disrupt what is considered acceptable in logo design. Notice how the examples above create the illusion of three-dimensional objects and play with depth. Specifically, Hampus Jageland’s creation for EdgeBoard, an Australian company specializing in chopping boards. Jageland melts together the E and B in the company name and tricks the eye by angling the letter B to look like it’s on the other side of a 90degree wall. The logo works perfectly because we see perspective in action and it accurately reflects the name of the business by literally showing us an “edge.”

Via Avanti-Avanti Studio

99designer Reza Ernada’s Healerr logo perfectly demonstrates how distortion tricks the eye, where doing something as simple as altering kerning or overemphasizing elements is key. He warps the thickness of each letter to create a phased effect with his typography and pairs that with an illustration of a healer drawn with irregular lines.

Avanti-Avanti Studio crafted a brand identity for the Ciutat Flamenco Festival using a similar technique. By warping certain letters in the logo, they’ve set this festival apart from countless others thanks to its unique frequency effect. Clever applications of perspective and distortion like these will make 2019 a refreshingly surprising year in logo design.

4. Purposeful color

Storytelling through color is an inventive method for designers to help brands shape authentic relationships. It doesn’t take an expert in color theory to understand that a color like red evokes passion, vigor and desire. Where this trend can get complicated, however, is when a brand’s message relies heavily on color selection to express its identity. That make or break moment depends on whether the right palette is in play.

Picking the right colors helps brands communicate more effectively. Rather than using random colors simply to attract attention, in 2019 the meaning of logo color is paramount. We’re seeing logo designers focus more strongly on using color in a purposeful way, placing color more intentionally than ever and conveying meaning with each careful decision.

Logo design by Spoon Lancer

99designer Bruno Vasconcelos’s lively logo for greeting card aficionado House of Gumdrops weaponizes color to not only communicate the company name but also to appeal to it’s mostly-female demographic. “To create these designs, I was inspired by the shapes and colors of gumdrops,” he explains. “I used their convex shape to redesign the font, making it more original. I complemented that by using primary colors with a modern twist.”

Via Gilian Gomes

Franklin Fella is an exceptional study in color delegating a brand’s ethos. “The colors were chosen boldly to make the brand stand out with its own unique and happy palette. I wanted it to represent the joy of the relationship between parent and child,” says 99designer Rossie Moss. His choice to use bright orange dots on the boy’s cheeks tells us the child is smiling and happy. Would blue have been as effective here? No way.

5. Elevated negative space

Lindon Leader’s design for FedEx is arguably the world’s most celebrated negative space logo. The ingenious arrow hidden between the E and X is not only clever, it’s a logical representation of what the delivery service is known for—delivering packages!

But even without a history that includes FedEx, negative space is an engrossing design trend that designers are pushing to its limits in 2019. When you take something away from a design, you are, as a result, pushing that area into a more assertive role in your presentation. These designs are created best by those who are believers in dispensing with everything until the point is reached beyond which the design breaks down entirely. Logos created in those moments leverage negative space in voraciously dexterous ways and are elevating the category.

The illustration for Kabooter cleverly mixes a delivery driver on his scooter with the silhouette of a dove. 99designer Mich explains how to take negative space to the next level to achieve this trend: “The key is focusing on the slightest details of any object, that is where you make something unique.”

Logo design by Ocelittle

Consider how the fish is presented in the negative space of the letter S in SeafoodSouq. The proportions of the animal are distinct from the shape of the S but wrap comfortably around the spine of the letter to create a strong, unconventional design. Designers who follow this trend successfully are using negative space in unexpected ways.

Via rahul chandh

6. Shift in minimalism

Amongst the most familiar design trends is perhaps the most salient: minimalism. At this point, it’s reasonable to question whether minimalism is a trend or a necessity. We are several decades removed from when the minimalist movement first impacted the design scape in the early 1970s, but the interest in it remains unsatiated. As designers continue to master the art of stripping design to its core compulsions, they’re evolving the trend by narrowing in on more abstract concepts.

This shift to abstract concepts enhances the effect of minimalist logo designs and makes them more effective. “Minimalism is less a style than a weapon; clearing away noise so a message shines through, clean and naked,” says 99designer Ian Douglas. “It gives just enough to create an anchor, without weighing down the imagination.”

Logo design by Marija…

99designer robbyprada’s piece for Paper Mill Trading shows us how to effectively cut through the noise. Each component of the logo focuses on very basic principles: a simple circle and monochromatic color scheme pairs logically with a trio of bare branch trees.

Logo design by Iva Ron

Another stellar example for this shift in minimalism is 99designer Iva Ron’s logo for Pulpo Gallery, a dramatic avant-garde take on an octopus. “This piece is broken into two main pieces, black ink and tentacles, simplified to exaggerate their complimentary characteristics,” Iva says. “This contrast is meant to be questioned by the perceiver. Why did I recognize an animal here? Could it be something else?”

This is a designer aggrandizing a minimalist concept through his own abstract interpretation, raising our expectations for minimalist design in the process.

7. Logos with pedigree

Did you know Stella Artois has been using the same logo with very minimal changes since the early 14th century? The practice of creating a logo that will serve as a timeless element of a brand’s story is nothing new to designers. In fact, it’s a request they frequently hear in conversations with their clients—and it will only grow in popularity this year.

In 2019 we’ll see brands making decisions that favor authenticity over notoriety and hoping their identity withstands the test of time as well as Stella Artois. This pursuit of trustworthiness means brands are pushing for classic designs that appear to carry an impressive lineage despite being newly created. Logos that include vintage textures, artisanal touches, precise line work and even a specialized crest are the focus.

Logo design by austinminded

“I aimed for an authentic, vintage look and wanted the logo to be simple, to correspond with trends like stick and poke tattoos and nature illustrations,” says 99designer extrafin, on his logo designed for Cobra Lily. “I used a selection of digital brushes for an added organic feel.” The result is a logo that clearly communicates a connection to history and conveys trust and experience.

Via Castlefield Design by Sophie Taylor

8. Overlapping elements

This year we will see more creatives embrace the overlapping elements trend, where designers utilize opacity and stimulating shapes to construct eye-catching pictorial marks, wordmarks and more. This trend will also pull from other trends on this year’s list; expect to see overlapping designs making use of geometry, meaningful color, and negative space.

Via PayPal

Via Allan Peters

Major brands have already started using this trend in their branding and now designers are finally starting to make full use of its possibilities. PayPal famously introduced the trend in 2014, revealing their redesigned logo featuring two overlapping P’s that perfectly signifies the company’s devotion to its 250M+ users.

It’s taken a bit of time since PayPal’s reveal for others to fully embrace this trend but we’re seeing a huge uptick in enthusiasm for it in 2019, featuring bright colors and bold shapes.

160over90’s overlapping logo for Woodmere Art Museum pulls double duty as a modern lettermark representing the letters WAM and as an abstract architectural design depicting the peaks and valleys of a building. Rosie Manning’s Truman logo is another phenomenal take on this trend that fascinates us. Experimenting with opacity and cautious kerning was significant to the success of her creation.

9. Maximizing details

Logos are traditionally small canvases where designers must stretch their imagination to paint an impressive picture of who a brand is and what they stand for. When you factor in the need to be responsive across multiple applications, it could appear to be a near impossible task to create a logo with meaningful attention to detail.

What we will find in 2019, however, are designers doing just that. So many upcoming trends highlight minimalism as its brainchild so we’re captivated to see its rival at work here. More is more and the magic happens in all those attentive details.

Via Steelyworks

Steelyworks’s logo for Mumford and Sons revolutionizes the silhouette of a Pegasus into a thought-provoking, highly-detailed art piece with a continuous monoline that runs from its crest and down to its heels. Fans who see this on social media and printed on merchandise will ascribe the magical presence of the mythical stallion with the songs they love from the band.

Via Jared Tuttle

99designer Deb explains how she makes this hyper-detailed, complex trend work for her: “I have an architecture degree that helps with balance and illustration concepts, especially regarding monuments, scales and synthesis.” This trend requires skill and lots of attention to detail, but the result is worth the effort.

99designer Greeninblue‘s illustration for Red Shoe Stories embellishes the traditional characteristics of a rooster, such as its large feathers and perky comb, with clusters of hand-drawn dashes and an exaggerated silhouette. The design is made memorable because of her artistic touches—right down to the iconic red boots—and it’s the incredible detail of the logo that successfully establishes an identity that’s easily recognizable and uniquely eye-catching.

Ready for logo design in 2019?

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What we can expect this coming year will be one of the most exciting periods yet in terms of logo design. Trends are not only co-existing, they’re forming symbiotic relationships. Don’t be surprised to find abstract minimalism blending into variable design or negative space plunging into overlapping elements. Designers are finding more and more intriguing ways to experiment with logos and we’re excited to see what makes a lasting impact in 2019!

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