It's sad to see all the thought and justification that goes into these designs so overlooked.

I'd be interested to see an article where Eli analyses a design at more than just face value.

I think, then, we would all be more inclined to listen to what Eli has to say.

lol

Yeah, agreed. +1

Completely agree with @Daniel De Laney

The objects in most of these are justifiably related to the product itself. Fair enough if they straight up copied the stylistic attributes of the competitor's icon, or if the concept is abstract in association with the product (eg. the photos icon), but that is certainly not the case in the majority of the examples given.

Abbott is a joke. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/tony_abbott.html

Mothership Connection (Parliament)

Cheap Thrills (Big Brother & The Holding Company)

+1 for Toggl

Dude! Agree with everything you're saying. These are exactly what my thoughts have been over the past months. Leaning towards a passion in analog photography/ print design over my digital work. Will definitely hit you up bro!

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