Ah, the glamorous world of branding and app development. It's a landscape that changes faster than a fashionista's wardrobe. At Brightscout, we've made it our mission to stay ahead of the curve, and we do it with flair. But wait, how do we manage to keep our creative juices flowing and our skills sharp? Well, it's not all rainbows and unicorns, but we're here to spill the beans on our not-so-secret secrets.

1) Stalking the Brightest Minds:

Who needs a crystal ball when you have Instagram, Behance, and a healthy dose of sarcasm? We've mastered the art of digital espionage, and by espionage, we mean following the crème de la crème of creative agencies and designers on Instagram. It's like keeping tabs on the cool kids in school. Some of our favorites include:

  • Esense Design: For inspiration that's as sharp as a samurai sword. Esense Design on Instagram
  • Logos.ai: Where logos are more than just fancy shapes. Logos.ai on Instagram
  • Logobo0k: The book of logos that never gets old. Logobo0k on Instagram
  • And yes, you read it right, we even peek into the rebellious world of "Fuckyou.design". Because who knows, they might be the trendsetters we never knew we needed.

2)  Graphic Design Trends Report 2023:

It's like a roadmap to the creative future, and we pore over it like it's a mystery novel. We take a peek on what’s up-to-date and just take those ideas to inspire us if they apply. In some cases, we can use them to craft our beautiful artwork, in others, it’s pure bs and we don’t use it. Criteria is the best ally so far. 

3) Awards, Darling!

When you're as good as we are (no modesty here), awards come knocking on your door. Awwwards.com is where we flaunt our digital trophies and ogle at others' shiny prizes. It's a fierce competition, but we thrive on it. Winning isn't everything, but it sure is something.

4) Muz.li - The Muse in Digital Form:

We all need a muse, and ours comes in the form of Muz.li. It's our secret weapon for discovering the latest in design, tech, and creativity. We're like Sherlock Holmes, but instead of a magnifying glass, we use Muz.li.

At Brightscout, we don't just follow trends; we set them (no big deal). Staying ahead in the branding and app development world is a relentless pursuit, but it's also incredibly exciting. With a dash of sarcasm, a sprinkle of creativity, and the right tools at our disposal, we're always on the cutting edge of what's hot and what's not.

So, whether it's stalking top agencies on Instagram, devouring design trend reports, or collecting awards like they're Pokémon cards, we do it all. And yes, we do it with style. Because, in this fast-paced world of branding and app development, you either stay ahead or become yesterday's news. And darling, we're not ready for that.

Remember, it's not just about keeping up; it's about leading the way. So, if you want to know what's hip and happening in the world of branding and app development, just follow the Brightscout trail. You can contact us here and we'll keep in touch with you asap. We promise, it's a journey we can take together you won't want to miss.

Disclaimer: This post is meant to be light-hearted and humorous. Brightscout does not endorse or engage in any form of digital espionage or stalking. We respect the work of other agencies and designers in the industry.