4 December

TrendWatch: Adult Coloring Books, Art Nouveau, and Henna Art

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TrendWatch: Adult Coloring Books, Art Nouveau, and Henna Art

Adult coloring books are a phenomenon. Three of the top 10 bestselling books in the UK are adult coloring books, and 8 of the top 20 bestsellers in the US. You may be wondering why on earth this would be so appealing to grownups… I’ll get to that. But first, let’s talk about the design aspect and […]

3 December

Persuasive Design in Support of Syrian Refugees?

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Persuasive Design in Support of Syrian Refugees?

Could this be the new peace symbol of our times?

Popular Montreal-based author-illustrator, Elise Gravel has granted permission for this illustration to be used free of charge in support of the non-profit organization, Rivo-Résilience, to promote a positive message of welcome to Syrian refugees arriving in Quebec, Canada. Organizer, Marie Brodeur Gélinas, aims to sell the buttons for $1 to $2 each, with proceeds going to helping the new arrivals.