Continue the discussion

Published

November 27, 2024

Ever been handed a logo so dreadful it looks like it was drawn by a blindfolded monkey with a crayon? Fear not! Join Corey Dodd, a designer with more than 25 years of experience and a flair for making things sexy, as he takes you on a wild ride of transforming these aesthetic monstrosities into visually stunning websites. Whether you’re a seasoned designer, a coding wizard, or just someone who drew the short straw with a hideous logo, this talk will arm you with the skills to turn trash into treasure.

Main topics covered:

Introduction: What the hell makes logos and brand assets horrible?

Case Studies: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
β€’ Brilliant brands with seamless websites.
β€’ Brands that opted for a logo refresh with a new website.
β€’ Jaw-dropping websites birthed from horrendous logos.

Design Tips and Techniques: How to make magic out of mess.
β€’ Where to find focus.
β€’ Clever tricks to integrate poor branding elements effectively.
β€’ Using typography, color, and layout to distract from the disaster.

Tools and Resources.

Presentation Slides »

Rate this:

Event

WordCamp Sydney 2024 25

Speakers

Corey Dodd 3

Language

English 11401

Download
MP4: Low, Original
Subtitles
Subtitle this video →
Producer