The History & Art of Cartoons: A Visual Language Through Time Tracing the history of cartoons reveals not just an art form but a powerful visual language that has shaped culture, politics, and social discourse for centuries. From satirical etchings to digital webcomics, cartoons have evolved dramatically while maintaining their unique ability to communicate complex…
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“Gun-Toting Family” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
The New Cash-Prize Caption Contest.
So you think you're funny? We do, too!! Each month we're offering a cash prize of $1,000, $500 to first place and 5 runners-up prizes of $100 each. What's the catch, you ask? Well, you have to pay $5 to play. But with a chance at up to 500 smackeroos, it's well worth it!
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The Fill in the Blank Game
Welcome to the CartoonStock Fill in the Blank Game where you can complete humorous captions and add your creative twist to classic cartoons.
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The History & Art of Cartoons: A Visual Language Through Time
Using Cartoons in Presentations & Corporate Communication
Using Cartoons in Presentations and Corporate Communication In a world of endless presentations and corporate messaging, standing out is a challenge. Attention spans are shrinking, and the typical business slide deck loaded with bullet points and charts rarely excites. That’s why more professionals are turning to a surprisingly effective solution: using cartoons in presentations and…
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CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Explore the Signature Styles of Featured Cartoonists
CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Signature Styles That Make Us Smile Introduction Welcome to CartoonStock Artist Spotlights, a series that highlights the incredible talent within our cartoon collection. At CartoonStock, we’re proud to showcase cartoonists whose work spans decades, genres, and humor styles. This feature introduces a selection of featured artists whose signature styles and creative voices…
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Cartoons in UX Design: How Visual Communication Transforms Digital Experiences
Why Visual Communication Defines Modern User Experience Digital products compete on experience, not just features. Users abandon interfaces that confuse them, frustrate them, or feel impersonal. They gravitate toward products that communicate clearly, respond warmly, and make complex tasks feel manageable. This is where cartoons in UX design become strategic tools rather than decorative elements….
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“Gun-Toting Family” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Because of this past weekend’s horrific mass shootings at Brown University in Rhode Island and at the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, we came very close to pulling the following commentary on our 200th caption contest, which featured a drawing by New Yorker cartoonist Liam Francis Walsh. It’s set in a living room, where a…
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Accessible Cartoon UX: Designing Clear and Inclusive User Experiences
Part of our UX Design with Cartoons guide (coming soon) Why Accessibility Applies to Cartoons Too When teams think about accessibility in UX, they usually focus on color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility. These are critical, but there’s a piece that often gets overlooked: visual content itself. And that includes cartoons. Accessible…
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Humanizing UX with Cartoons: Creating More Human, Trustworthy Interfaces
Part of our UX Design with Cartoons guide (coming soon) The Missing Ingredient in Most Digital Experiences Digital interfaces are efficient. They’re scalable. They can serve millions of users simultaneously without breaking a sweat. But here’s what they’re not: human. Most apps and websites feel transactional. Users click buttons, fill forms, and complete tasks in…
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How Error State Cartoons Improve UX
Part of our UX Design with Cartoons guide (coming soon) The Psychology of Frustration (And Why It Matters in UX) Something went wrong. The page didn’t load. The payment failed. The search returned zero results. In these moments, users experience a spike of frustration, confusion, or disappointment. This is one of the most critical moments…
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