design Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/design/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:13:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 2025’s Colour of The Year: Trend or Dead End? https://youthareawesome.com/2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end https://youthareawesome.com/2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:13:04 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116665 Pantone Picked It, But Did Anyone Actually Stick With It? For the last 25 years, 26 different colors have received the prestigious title of Pantone Color of the Year. But are these titles self-proclaimed? Does being crowned the Color of the Year actually mean anything? And how, if at all, do these colors influence trends […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end/feed/ 0 Taste The Rainbow: How Colours Influence What We Eat https://youthareawesome.com/taste-the-rainbow-how-colours-influence-what-we-eat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taste-the-rainbow-how-colours-influence-what-we-eat https://youthareawesome.com/taste-the-rainbow-how-colours-influence-what-we-eat/#comments Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:33:29 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114574 When we walk down the grocery aisle, we are often drawn to brightly coloured packaging that promises of freshness and flavour. These food packaging colours aren’t just for aesthetics, they play a crucial role in shaping our choices, influencing our perceptions of taste, and can even affect how hungry we feel. From the vibrant reds […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/taste-the-rainbow-how-colours-influence-what-we-eat/feed/ 3 On Typography https://youthareawesome.com/on-typography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-typography Sat, 28 May 2022 02:33:21 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108562 There’s an adage about design that goes something like, “we only notice good design when it’s no longer around.” And no more is this true than in the design of readable materials: typography. Amateur typographers and typesetters have a whole host of options these days for mucking about with how their documents and papers look. […]

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]]> Calligraphy 101: the basics of calligraphy https://youthareawesome.com/calligraphy-101-the-basics-of-calligraphy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calligraphy-101-the-basics-of-calligraphy Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:02:15 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106686 Calligraphy can be a creative way of brightening up a handmade card, adding a bit of spice to your bullet journal, or personalizing a gift. Although it takes a bit of practice, with the right tools and a bit of time, you’ll be a calligraphy expert in no time! Things you’ll need to get started:Crayola […]

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]]> Kintsugi: Storytelling in Scars https://youthareawesome.com/kintsugi-storytelling-scars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kintsugi-storytelling-scars Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:00:20 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=79762 The traditional Japanese art of kintsugi supposedly originated in the 15th century, when shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent a broken bowl to Chinese craftsmen in hopes for its repair. When the bowl returned to him from China, he was dismayed to find it awkwardly put together with… staples. Large, bulky staples, which frankly did not improve on its […]

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]]> 5 Apps for the Art Enthusiast https://youthareawesome.com/essential-apps-art-enthusiasts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=essential-apps-art-enthusiasts Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:00:47 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=75492 Who was Matisse and why did he paint on paper cut-outs? What was Picasso’s Blue Period and what made him blue? Can anything be DaDa? If you’ve found yourself musing over such questions or curious to see the arts scene in the city, I’ve compiled a brief, eclectic list of apps perfect for honing your inner […]

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]]> NYFW Fashion Edit: Ralph Lauren SS16 https://youthareawesome.com/nyfw-fashion-edit-ralph-lauren-ss16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nyfw-fashion-edit-ralph-lauren-ss16 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:00:04 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=76739 If I had to describe Ralph Lauren’s collection in one word it would be: class. Ralph Lauren is the epitome of the combination between chic and sexy; many ladies and gents with a defined love for fashion are inspired by the brand’s sophisticated taste and elegant style, for it is simply timeless and majestic. After witnessing […]

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]]> Less, But Better: The Ten Commandments of Good Design https://youthareawesome.com/ten-commandments-of-good-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-commandments-of-good-design Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:06:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=74074   These are the Ten Commandments of Good Design as outlined by Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer closely affiliated with the Functionalist school of thought and whom also held office at consumer products company Braun for 40-some years. Rams’ penchant for rationalist design has persisted through the svelte silhouettes of some of our most familiar domestic objects. As […]

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]]> What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview March 27-29, 2015 https://youthareawesome.com/yyc-weekend-preview-march-27-29-2015/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yyc-weekend-preview-march-27-29-2015 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:51:26 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69574 I’m not sure what the weather has been up to… But! lucky for you there’s events coming up that will let you forget about the blues of Calgary’s indecisive weather. Here’s a sample of what you can see March 27-29, 2015, in Calgary Taste of Bragg Creek (Friday) Take a nice drive out to Bragg Creek and […]

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]]> Taking a closer look at the New Central Library https://youthareawesome.com/central-library-unveiling-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=central-library-unveiling-explained Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:03:35 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=63227 As a frequent library-goer and, admittedly, not the hugest fan of the currently existing Central Library, I’ve been looking forward to the grand new reveal of the New Central Library’s design for a long time. It was announced a few months ago that the esteemed Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta had been hired to put together the new design, […]

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]]> 3D printing; The future of our world https://youthareawesome.com/3d-printing-the-future-of-our-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printing-the-future-of-our-world Thu, 15 May 2014 15:30:38 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=57895 When one hears 3D, an automatic response would be to think of mega-blockbuster films. But the world of 3D reaches beyond those somewhat uncomfortable 3D glasses. The world of 3D printing has and continues to defy the impossible. Whether it is design, construction or medicine, 3D printing is being used every day to break down barriers, once […]

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]]> Amazing snow art https://youthareawesome.com/amazing-snow-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amazing-snow-art Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:25:56 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=53469 This week, I had come across something breathtaking. An extraordinary artist, by the name of Simon Beck, had created several designs, demonstrating his artistic skills. Using just his feet, Simon had turned a layer of snow into something unimaginable. Simon walked for miles across the snow, in order to accomplish the unthinkable. The art pieces […]

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]]> Don’t judge a book by its cover – or so they say… https://youthareawesome.com/book-covers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-covers Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:13:22 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=44324 The Cliché Don’t judge a book… The majority of you reading this probably completed the above sentence in your head without even knowing it – or without wanting to. The common phrase scolding the act of forming an opinion of others only based upon their appearance is never out of earshot. While it is true […]

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]]> Junior Achievement: a key to success! https://youthareawesome.com/junior-achievement-a-key-to-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=junior-achievement-a-key-to-success Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:30:46 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=49490 Junior Achievement is an enriching world-wide program for students from Grades 9-12, from October to March, where students learn important business and life skills such as how to start a business, make a shareholder’s report, work together as a team to produce, market and sell a product/service, divide out wages equally and keep a company’s spirit […]

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]]> IB students unite – UBC’s World Student Conference on Eco-nomics (“this is why I joined IB!”) https://youthareawesome.com/ibwsc_ubc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ibwsc_ubc Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:33:30 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=42247 No, it’s not IB summer school (ohgoodnessno) – it’s a week-long stay at Beautiful (University of) British Columbia to meet fellow IB-ers and talk about sustainability! The IB World Student Conference is held at 4 campuses this year, and we’re lucky enough to have one in the province next door! The week is full of […]

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]]> Quick and dirty: poster design https://youthareawesome.com/quick-dirty-poster-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-dirty-poster-design Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:06:51 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=41316 During the spring break, I was charged with the daunting task of creating a poster for the school play, Dorothy Meets Alice. I was stumped. How do you create something that is both aesthetically pleasing, and will get your message across? I spent a lot of time researching effective poster design and general art composition, […]

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]]> Artists Within Fashion Camp brings out the artist within https://youthareawesome.com/artists-fashion-camp-brings-artist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artists-fashion-camp-brings-artist Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:14:31 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=34903 This summer Artists Within Makeup Academy offered “AW Fashion Camp,” for girls ages 11-17. On their website Artists Within described the course for those “who are passionate about style, make up, hair and fashion.” Class sizes were at most 8 girls, ensuring each student got one-on-one time with the instructor. Four separate weeks were offered, costing […]

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]]> Photo of the Day: Newton’s Cradle, brilliantly lit https://youthareawesome.com/photo-day-newtons-cradle-brilliantly-lit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photo-day-newtons-cradle-brilliantly-lit Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:04:50 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=34467 Designer Yasutoki Kariya uses the principle of Newton’s Cradle to create a brilliant piece of artwork.

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]]> Photos of the Day: The Snow Man https://youthareawesome.com/amazing-snow-designs-photos-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amazing-snow-designs-photos-day Thu, 10 May 2012 16:19:05 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=31532 Over a period of a few days, a man made some amazing art in the snow just by walking around all day in the Les Arcs skiing area in France. Here are some of his incredible designs!

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]]> SYC T-Shirt Competition! https://youthareawesome.com/syc-t-shirt-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syc-t-shirt-competition Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:34:34 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=29798 SYC (Sikh Youth Calgary) is having an exciting T-Shirt Competition to encourage youth in Calgary to submit a design which will portray a positive and powerful message to the community. The best designs will get a $50 gift card. Not only that, you also get a free T-Shirt and the winner’s names are announced throughout […]

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]]> Express your inner Picasso through “Picassohead” https://youthareawesome.com/express-picasso-picassohead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=express-picasso-picassohead Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:55:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=25932 “Picassohead” is a website that allows you to create your own abstract art, with simple shapes and designs that reflect the art of the renowned artist: Pablo Picasso (surprisingly enough). Feeling creative? Go check out the website and give it a shot. Who knows, you might be the next Picasso the world is waiting for!

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]]> Marketing using the Minimalist Effect https://youthareawesome.com/marketing-minimalist-effect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marketing-minimalist-effect https://youthareawesome.com/marketing-minimalist-effect/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:49:01 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=23248 It doesn’t take much to spot a jar of Nutella from a mile away.  Its trademark casing and colour scheme is far too obvious for the avid hazelnut enthusiast.  Everyone must surely have some sort of product that they can recognise without a second glance.  Well, take what you’ve grown to know and love for […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/marketing-minimalist-effect/feed/ 1 Mac vs PC https://youthareawesome.com/mac-pc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mac-pc https://youthareawesome.com/mac-pc/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:11:25 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=21795 It’s the time of the year where students are looking for new computers or laptops for school and university, or just because their current computer is getting old. The big question that’s always asked is, should I get a Mac or PC? While I personally have more Macs at home than PCs, I’ll try to […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/mac-pc/feed/ 3 SaM’s Serving of NeRd: superHEROES https://youthareawesome.com/sams-serving-of-nerd-superheroes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sams-serving-of-nerd-superheroes Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:44:48 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=16331 ATTENTION: all artists and t-shirt lovers! Looking for something to partake in this Youth Week? Check out this awesome event! 😀 The HEROES T-shirt Design Contest is a project of Impact Society, which provides youth with the opportunity to build confidence, character and integrity by introducing them to themselves – the person they are inside, the […]

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