Designers and K-pop fans are furious about BtoB vocalist's logo competition

Brand Impact Awards 2023: shortlist announced Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 4, 2023 CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BLOQ  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Creative Bloq]( Art and design inspiration [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Controversy of the Day [] [Designers and K-pop fans are furious about BtoB vocalist's logo competition]( (Changsub on Instagram) [Designers and K-pop fans are furious about BtoB vocalist's logo competition]( The whole concept of logo design competitions is controversial. And when the guidelines aren't clear, the participants can end up feeling particularly put out, as K-pop heartthrob Changsub has discovered. [Read More]( [] Industry News [] [Brand Impact Awards 2023: shortlist announced]( (Future) [Brand Impact Awards 2023: shortlist announced]( Now in their tenth consecutive year, the Brand Impact Awards (BIAs) reward the best branding from around the world. After much deliberation, we are delighted to reveal this year's shortlist featuring 67 projects from 39 agencies. [Read More]( [] Design Win [] [LG's fun new logo is proving its critics wrong]( (LG) [LG's fun new logo is proving its critics wrong]( We reported a while back on the new LG logo, which we thought was being criticised unfairly. Now hat the rebrand has started to appear in the wild, we think we were right to give it a vote of confidence. And now the logo has company. [Read More]( Featured Content Sponsored Content from Signiant [7 Must-Haves for Remote Work in M&E]( Unlike other industries, in M&E it's not that simple to just "take your work home with you." Learn about the key considerations for accessing large media assets you should keep in mind while implementing a strategy that supports the unique conditions of a distributed media workforce. [Download now.]( [] Art Inspiration [] [These clever Lord of the Rings posters have cast a spell over the internet]( (Phantom City Creative) [These clever Lord of the Rings posters have cast a spell over the internet]( Some alternative movie poster designs make such an impact that fans remain entranced by them years after they first appeared. This Lord of the Rings poster series has to be one of the most talked-about that we've seen. [Read More]( [] Deal of the Day [] [The 4 actually good Apple deals you shouldn't miss this Labor Day]( (Future) [The 4 actually good Apple deals you shouldn't miss this Labor Day]( We've seen a few genuinely decent deals on Apple tech pop up over the weekend, including on iPad, MacBook and Apple Pencil (three lowest-ever, one second-lowest but the cheapest you'll find right now). [Read More]( [] [I just bought an Apple Watch – but wish I'd waited for this record-low Labor Day price]( (Future) [I just bought an Apple Watch – but wish I'd waited for this record-low Labor Day price]( Our editor is a little bit annoyed about this record-low price on the Apple Watch Series 8. It's discounted by 22% at Amazon, bringing it to just $309. That saves you $90 on the newest Apple Watch. [Read More]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:creativebloq@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.