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02.09.17 / Netflix debuts new series on design

Abstract: The Art of Design comes to a screen near you February 10.

02.04.17 / Huyen is One to Watch

Newest CDA team member selected as one of Graphic Design USA's Students to Watch in 2017

12.29.16 / Seize the Day

CDA moves to Oakland’s Uptown district

04.12.16 / Inside Coffee Cultures’ Second Location — SF South of Market

Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine previews Coffee Cultures’ SOMA location opening.

A look behind Netflix’s new universal branding language

Simple and impressive at the same time, Netflix's brand volume can be dialed up or down as needed. We love it.

The Secret History of the Hashtag, Slash, and Interrobang

London design studio Off-White's new book explores the form and histories of non-alphabetic glyphs.

Future air travel? Yes, please!

From in-flight vending machines to complimentary champagne and seat swapping. The future is looking good!

Happy 75th, Print Magazine!

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Print Magazine. The longest-running stateside graphic design publication chose to celebrate by asking 75 of today’s creatives to design the word “print” in their own style. We were honored to be included.

Good Design for a Good Cause

This redesigned Change Box doesn't just stand out from the sea of non-descript charity coffee cans, it actually encourages people to give more than they already would.

Made You Look

Any piece of design communication should aim for curiosity and intrigue at some level. If you can’t get people to notice, it doesn’t matter how fascinatingly kickass your message might be.

Evolving the Google Identity

Check out the strategy behind Google’s new branding effort. Excellent presentation too.

06.18.15 / Two Bronze Excel Awards

Association Media & Publishing's EXCEL Awards Gala honors two CDA clients with Bronze Awards.

04.21.15 / The Dieline Toasts Wayward Whiskey

CDA's design work for Wayward Whiskey is front and center on The Dieline today.

04.14.15 / The Cold-pressed Truth

Brand New by UnderConsideration — and a host of commenters — break down our rebrand of Project Juice. Join in on the conversation, and cast your vote.

03.15.15 / Four Awards from HOW 2015 International Design Annual

HOW honors CDA with 4 awards for our work for Adobe, Venus Spirits and Kayu Design.

08.26.14 / Three Wins in HOW’s Promotion Design Awards

HOW nods for our work with Brownie and Madam, Gramr Gratitude, and SF Heritage

03.06.14 / Eight is Great

Eight projects threw down awards in HOW Magazine’s 2014 International Design Awards

02.04.14 / Gratitude Changes Everything

Ever wonder if writing by hand is evolving out of our popular culture? Not a chance, if Gramr Gratitude Co. has anything to do with it.

09.11.13 / BUZZ FOR UPSCALE CAFE WINS IN CA DESIGN ANNUAL 54

CDA's construction wrap to create buzz for Coffee Cultures' opening makes the cut for Communication Arts Design Annual 54.

07.01.12 / Communication Arts features CDA

Venerable industry publication Communication Arts uncovers the story behind the studio's success.

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