Graphic design is a huge part of any design project.  Whether it is a logo for a new product or a layout for a presentation, graphics are something we need to stay on top of.  Here is an article about Grunge design from the website Smashing Magazine.  SM is a site focusing on web design, trends, inspiration, and how-to’s.  They even give links to images and fonts that are hot right now.

Shiny and glossy design elements are now officially outdated. Just like retro is becoming trendy again, grungy look appears to rapidly gain on popularity. And there is a damn good reason behind it. In our everyday environment we’re unlikely to find ideal geometric forms or pretty shadow effects as they are manifested by glorious Web 2.0-designs. The reality is different, and Web is definitely not an exception here.

This isn’t the grunge from a decade ago. The clothes are clean but a little worn. Meaning, graphics that look real (torn paper, yellowed tape, aged) mixed with clean text. Almost like a digital bulletin board or scrapbook.

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