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This is the new Google Logo (and all the old ones)

Every company needs to refresh his logo ones in a while. So Google refreshed his recently. It's certainly not the first time the search giant changed his logo. At first site nothing look changed but if you watch closer you see a lot of changes, especially if you compare it with the old logo's.

The logo accidentally leaked a few weeks ago and so began the rumors if this logo was really the new google logo. But now it's clear it is.
The trend in logo's now-a-days is flat design and so is this design. To be honest with you, this is just the old logo but flat. Not a lot has changed.

Below the new logo and all the old ones. Compare and tell us what you think!

Google New 2013 Flat Design Logo

Google old 2010-2012 Logo

Google old 1999-2010 Logo

Google old 1998-1999 Logo

Google Original Logo

This is what Google itself says about it's new logo design on their blog:

"As part of this design, we've also refined the color palette and letter shapes of the Google logo. We'll be rolling out this update across most Google products over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out and let us know your thoughts."

10 amazing creative printed advertisements (Graphic Design)

Company's always look for creative and funny ways to get more costumers. Therefore they hire the best advertisement people around the world to think out new ways to promote their product or service. Many of these ads will give you a lot of inspiration for future projects or are just funny to see. Below I made a selection of 10 beautiful advertisement posters.

In this digital age printed messages are still a good way to get the message across. Businesses invest a lot of money in these advertisement campaigns. There is almost no limit and creative agencies still innovate in this kind of ads.

More Design Inspiration

Brucciani: Wifi Coffee - UK Advertising agency big communications

Delifrance

Dumb ways to die - Known from it's viral YouTube video.

Creepy Duracell ad

M&M's Keyboard

Nike

Play-Doh included ad

Powers Whiskey - Colab between Andy Glass and Taylor James

Shuse Architecture Museum Russia

Volkswagen Amarok ad - Turn on your adventure

Cubify’s downloadable 3D printed shoes by Janne Kyttanen

3D printing is hot! In fashion design people are searching for new ways to use this technique. Below an example of 3D printed shoes.

Twitter anounced some changes that should noticeably impact ordinary users. Making it hard for third-party apps to force users to automatically follow the apps' official Twitter accounts, and is also officially prohibiting developers from creating programs that follow other accounts in bulk.

Other small changes: Timestamps on third-party apps and clients can now choose to display either the date or the time. And the Twitter logo is no longer required on individual tweets in third-party clients. The changes are in-and-of themselves minor, but together make up a lot of new material for developers to tackle. Source

You probably haven't missed this news but Google Reader is no more. Google pulled the plug. So what now? The readers below are a good alternative and maybe even better reader apps than Google Reader.

1. Flipboard

Our number one reader app! Flipboard is the most beautiful and user-friendly reader app there is. Just don't search for someting else. This is THE app to use!

2. Pulse

If your searching for a good alternative for flipboard pulse is your best call. A good looking and working reader app. It's definitely worth the try!

3. Feedly

Also a good Google Reader alternative. This app got a huge boost after Google Reader closed down. Especially because it has a feature to move all your Google Reader Feeds.

It took a while but finally Vine is coming to available for android devices. This was announced by it's founders.

The IOS version also got an update as stated on Mashable:

Vine has also submitted at app update to the Apple App Store for a feature that lets you tag friends in videos, the report said.

The news comes just a few weeks after the company introduced the ability to embed Vine videos (at full 600 x 600 resolution) on any website.

The platform has gained popularity over recent months. It's been used by musicians and brands to promote products, news stations to get out news, job applicants and even by the White House. Of course, Vines are also acceptable for sharing with friends how you make dinner and what you're doing in your free time.

Amazing UI Design Inspiration 2013 - #2

Need some inspiration for your next project? You can find it here. Some of the best user interface designs. We showcase some of the most beautiful designs found around the web. Take your time and don't forget to share this with your friends!

More design inspiration

Holga allows photographic experimentation with nine built-in special effects filters. The iPhone case adds some vintage flair to your smartphone.

The case is available in black, white, blue, red or silver, and comes with a rotating wheel that resembles a rotary dial. Nine of the filters offer special effects, while the tenth, dubbed "empty hole," is a plain one that produces a simple hole effect. Filters are selected by rotating the wheel. It's compatible with iPhone 4 and 4S.

The Chinese company is known for its low-cost film cameras, that snap quirky distorted images. The unusual effect is appreciated by a number of professional photographers.

The Holga iPhone Lens Filter Kit is available online for only US$24.99.

Yes, it's april 1th. The day that every self-respecting company wants to fool it's consumers. Lomography used today to introduce the LomoGoggles. Goggles wich you can use to see the world in Lomography. A really great invention until you want to order one. You can see here what happens when you hit the order now button on their site.

We are terribly sorry, but even though they are incredibly cool, unfortunately LomoGoggles aren’t in fact a real invention – It’s a cheeky little April Fool’s by us folks at Lomography.

'3+ collection' by oskar zieta pictures by jedrzej stelmaszek/paulina sikorska/zieta prozessdesign, Source

Studio oskar zieta works to develop production methods which utilize new engineering techniques and innovative technology to realize a range of furniture and architectural forms; but which can also generate endless possibilities for development and usage. most notably, the polish designer is behind the invention of FiDU technology which is a process which allows for the inflation of metal sheets into 3D forms. the impetus behind his latest innovation was the USM haller modular system, whose mane element is a chrome-plated brass ball joint, connected by steel tubes to form a greater framework of coated metal panels, allowing a number of customized configurations.

His resulting 3+ technology offers a flexible production process-- it does not employ prefabricated sandwich plates, but rather the studio's own manufactured shapes which are based on a composition of two thin customized metal sheets--available in three different sizes. a computer is used to control the development of the objects, each one CNC machined into a one-of-a-kind piece which can be adjusted according to individual needs.

BBC ME - Beautiful Concept Design by Dmitrij Paškevič

This beautiful concept design is the result of a 3m. collaborative work on BBC student brief for D&AD 2013. Dmitrij Paškevič did an impressive job and added the results on Behance.
The pictures will tell the story, enjoy.

New 2013 Pepsi Bottle Design

Pepsi has introduced a new shape for its 20-ounce bottle for the first time in 16 years. the new bottle has a contoured bottom half that appears easier for holding, and the wraparound label is shorter so that more of the drink is exposed. the single serve bottles, which are widely sold in coolers at drugstores and other retailers, will begin hitting shelves in april. over the years, small changes have been made to its design, such as making the surface easier to grip and shortening the neck of the bottle. source

The Most Beautiful Mug Designs

We all have some boring mugs. But if you start your morning with a cup of tea or coffee and like some nice design, this post is for you! Here’s a list of some fresh ideas of what you could hold in your hands while sipping your favorite drink. Not only can these creative cups make your morning at least somewhat nicer, but they are always a great gift idea. source