Polishing 💩: How to design beautiful websites from horrible logos [UI & UX]

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.
• Brilliant brands with seamless websites.
• Brands that opted for a logo refresh with a new website.
• Jaw-dropping websites birthed from horrendous logos.

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

Tools and Resources.

Slides

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/svw27lwt82oy1p4k8e61q/CoreyDodd-PolishingTurds-Update.pdf?rlkey=24x6r8ye5ivqzp901o4lqr9jg&e=1&dl=0

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