Articles by Year: 2016
We’re Following These Illustrators on Dribbble and You Should, Too.
We’re always looking for inspiration, so today we’re hitting up Dribbble for some new eye candy. Here are our recommendations for illustrators creating some pretty remarkable stuff. Which Dribbble artists inspire you? We’d like to follow them, too. Please leave their…
The Best Pencils for Graphic Designers (‘Cause it’s National Pencil Day!)
What’s better than sitting down to illustrate with a freshly sharpened pencil in your hand? In honor of National Pencil Day, we’re celebrating this classic experience with some of our favorites. Staedtler Mars® technico 780 Leadholder for drawing, sketching and writing…
Jack Frost Donuts’ Cleveland Brand Refresh Gives Logo a Sweet New Glaze
A treat as dazzling as a Jack Frost donut deserves a logo that reflects its pure, sugary awesomeness. The Cleveland graphic designers at Go Media recently collaborated with the family-owned shop – an Old Brooklyn fan favorite since 1937 – on a brand refresh that…
These Political Designs Will Make These Next 9 Months More Bearable
All of this political fighting is giving us a headache. The only way we can imagine getting through it all is by checking out all the witty work by you, our community. It makes us smile and (if only for…
Tutorial: How to Create Watercolor Brushes in AI
How to Create Watercolor Brushes in AI If you’re like us, you’ve got art laying all around the studio just begging to be used in unique and wonderful ways.
15 Best Video & Motion Picture Techniques for Web Designers
Video & Motion Picture Techniques for Web Designers Video integration is becoming a popular web design trend in 2016. From simply embedding videos to creating alternate realities, here are a few of the techniques used to incorporate motion available to…
Building Communities with Tom Ross from Design Cuts
In this edition of the Go Media Podcast, Heather and Bryan sit down with CEO and Founder of Design Cuts, Tom Ross.
Becoming a Punk Rock Entrepreneur: It’s All In Your Attitude
An excerpt from Caroline Moore’s Punk Rock Entrepreneur, available Fall 2016 from Microcosm. Learn more now. I can’t remember the exact moment I decided to start a business. I have always done work on my own, outside my regular employment.…
Getting our 1980s and VHS tape on with Dustin Schmieding’s cosmic fractal storm texture pack!
Introducing the cosmic fractal storm texture pack Hello everyone! It’s Simon again on this end of the keyboard. I’m returning for another tutorial, and boy, do we have a treat this week. Dustin Schmieding gifted us with yet another fantastic…
This Just In: 112 New Colors, Courtesy of Pantone
Give Us More Colors! As graphic designers, we’re always gushing over Pantone’s luscious color system. They’re now treating us to 112 new colors, courtesy of their Pantone Plus Series.
Uber’s Radical Rebranding: Signs Your Brand Needs a Lift
The recent, radical rebranding of Uber had many wondering if the company had taken wrong turn. Millions scanned their smartphone screens last month for that familiar black-and-white icon to access the ride-sharing network. But overnight, the mark vanished. What they discovered instead were one…
Poster Design Inspiration: 59 Parks Print Series
Poster Design Inspiration 2016 Today’s Poster Design Inspiration comes to us from our friends at The National Poster Retrospecticus, who produce The Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series. This series is a celebration of our National Parks. The strength of the series…
Hey Designers, Head to these 8 Sites and Gobble Up Royalty Free Videos
Royalty Free Video Sites Hey Designers, don’t have time to create your own video footage and need a place holder for your next dev project? You’re in luck. We’ve got a great list of sites offering up royalty free video…
Insights with an Art Director: Go Media’s Chris Comella
Insights with an Art Director Chris Comella, Go Media’s Art Director, has come a long way with the company. A member of the staff for eight of its 13 years in existence, he has seen the company grow from a…
Video Tutorial: How to Create Your Own PS Brushes
How to Make Photoshop Brushes In this video tutorial, we teach you how to make your very own Photoshop Brushes. We create ours using coffee stains, but you can use paint, watercolors, or other fun materials you find around your studio.…
Design Your Own Cool Freelance Workspace That Works For You
Freelance Workspace Design The main reason most people are drawn to the freelance lifestyle is because it gives the freedom to work in one’s own personal space. There are very few people in the world who actually look forward to walking…
Tutorial: Rockin’ Some Radical Glitch Effects in PS (plus 4 Free TV Glitch Textures just for YOU)
TV Glitch Effects: Makin’ Em in PS (& Free TV Glitch Textures, Too!) So guys, we’re kind of obsessed with these tv glitch textures we’ve been seeing around town lately. So, we created some for you to use and apply to your…
Diversity in Design and Breaking Out Of A Design Factory
In this edition of the Go Media Podcast, we sit down with Maurice Cherry, founder and creative principle at Lunch and host of Revision Path Podcast to discuss his view of the state of Diversity in the Design Industry and how he went…
Mobile Design Matters More Than You Know
So you have a dynamic company with a prodigious staff, stellar services and amazing products. Maybe you even have a decent website.
We Heart You: A Valentine’s Vector Freebie
Free Heart Vectors Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we just can’t help but to feel warm and fuzzy. We love our community, after all. Your support and enthusiasm makes our jobs way too much fun! We wanted…
Noteworthy Tips For A/B Testing With UX Research
Tips for A/B Testing You may spend quality time in creating a successful website but might still fail to generate the desired outcome.
Letters We’re Loving: 30+ Hand-Lettering and Typography Inspirations
Hand-Lettering and Typography Inspirations Every so often, we like to get lost in the land of letters.
Importance OF UI and UX While Designing A WP Site
Importance OF UI and UX While Designing A WP Site While browsing the web, you most likely would have come across two buzzwords: UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience). But, there’s a possibility that you might not know that…
How to Start Your Own Podcast: Must-Have Equipment and Software
How to Start Your Own Podcast Hey, it’s Bryan from Go Media and today, we’re going to dip our toes into podcasting. You’ve probably heard there’s a ton of cash, arms full of lovelies, and loads of listeners just WAITING…