It would appear that some of the most innovative graphic designers of our age are doing their best work for zoos. We saw a fine entry from Pittsburgh Zoo earlier on, but we think the Bronx Zoo has them beaten hands-down. First off, we have the choice of giraffes to represent the zoo, and who doesn't like giraffes? Brown is always a risky choice for a logo, but in the context of a zoo, it works - it reminds us of earth, and nature.
The real triumph of this logo is what's going on between the legs of those giraffes. Within the white space, you'll find the outlines of many of New York's most iconic high-rise buildings. It's a great way to incorporate the local area into the logo design. It looks like it might be a bit pointy and uncomfortable for the giraffes, but sacrifices sometimes have to be made in the name of art.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.