PayPal’s Rebrand & More Inside

Hey! ⚡️How’s it going? Got any fun plans for today? It’s finally Friday, fall is here, and you can practically smell the pumpkin spice in the air. 🍂
We’re pretty excited for the weekend over here!

Did you catch the buzz about PayPal? I’m sure you did—everyone’s been talking about it. What do you think of their new look? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Alright, are you cozy? Let’s dive in.

Web Design of the Week — Aria

This week, we’re spotlighting an awesome project by Together, a creative agency specializing in the tech industry. Case in point: one of their latest projects, Aria, a French B2B payments platform.

Together crafted a dynamic branding system and an interconnected website that transformed Aria from complex to compelling and secure. Together developed a connected digital brand, purpose-built for screens, and ready to come alive both on the website and in the product from day one.

Got a tech-related web project? 🫵🏼 We’d love to feature it!

Creative Toolbox — Ultimate Portfolio Checklist

Speaking of showcasing your projects, when was the last time you updated your portfolio? 👀

One of the top questions we get every week is, “What does a killer portfolio look like?” We get it—it can be tricky to make yours stand out in the crowd.

That’s why we launched the Ultimate Portfolio Checklist this week! It’s a powerful tool to help you level up your current portfolio, or act as a guide if you’re starting from scratch. It doesn’t just tell you what to include, it even helps you figure out how to promote and share it.

The best part? It’s FREE (for now 👀) and built in Notion. Here’s the link so you can grab it right away.

And hey, we know what you’re thinking, but don’t put it off! Download the template now!

Spotlight Work — Conrad’s Brand Identity

This is hands down one of our favorite projects. Fable&Co designed the brand identity for Conrad, and we’re absolutely in love with the result.

The attention to detail and the clean, sophisticated color palette are a perfect reminder that sometimes, less really is more. Shout out to the whole team behind this one!

Inspiration Station — Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton

Before we wrap up, we want to leave you with 2️⃣ recommendations:

First, go check out Ellen Lupton on Instagram. She’s a designer and educator with some killer reels! There’s always something new to learn from her about graphic concepts and practical application.

Second, her book “Thinking with Type” is an absolute must-read. If you love her videos, you’ll definitely enjoy this book. You probably know a lot of the concepts she talks about, but trust me, this one belongs on every designer’s shelf.

Sad News! We’ve reached the end of this newsletter, but don’t forget that The Global Mockup Collection: Chicago is live on our shop. Take advantage of the sweet discount when you grab the full collection!

Download it, test it out, and share your thoughts with us!

As always, high five if you made it all the way to the end! 🙌

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Catch you next week with more amazing projects, tools, and fresh inspo!