Creative Boom
MAY 22, 2024
London-based illustrator and animator Ke Ren has transformed the confusion she felt when moving away from Beijing into a glorious short film that brings letters, numbers, and symbols to life in new ways. Ke Ren has always been moving and relocating. As well as broadening her horizons, as travel famously does, it also led to some confusion in terms of the language barrier.
Spoon Graphics
MAY 20, 2024
Typography is a core component of Graphic Design so it’s an important subject for every designer to learn. Typefaces are divided into classifications based on the era or characteristics of their design. Being able to identify a typeface style can help you make educated design decisions and choose the best font for your work depending on its use.
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Creative Boom
MAY 19, 2024
Porto-based graphic designer Chezarit Mattie has combined his love of nature and made a positive change in his lush new visual identity for the city's community garden, Botânica. When it comes to getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, nothing beats retreating to nature. And where better to recuperate from a long day at work than a community garden?
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 20, 2024
The rooster, with its proud posture, vibrant colors, and distinctive crow, has captivated cultures for centuries. This majestic bird isn’t just a symbol of the dawn; it’s also a popular choice for logos and illustrations. Let’s explore the reasons why the rooster reigns supreme in the world of visual branding with 40+ creative rooster logos and illustrations examples for your inspiration.
Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People
Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t
Noupe
MAY 17, 2024
Are AI design tools about to replace human designers? Most of us would assume they are not quite there yet. But: could they be getting closer? While AI can certainly generate strong designs instantly, it often misses the mark on the finer details that a human designer would catch. If you, for example, ask an AI to draw a picture of a hand—it might get a general idea, but it might not capture the subtle details that make a hand look real.
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Creative Boom
MAY 20, 2024
GOOD designed the identity to align with the charity's ambitions to double survival rates in the next five years and help it stand out among other cancer charities to gain much-needed funding. Pancreatic cancer survival rates have barely improved in 50 years, which isn't helped by the fact that it receives just 3% of the total cancer research budget in the UK.
Design Milk
MAY 20, 2024
In 2017, British-Italian architect Francesco Paini came across a small drawing at the Frieze Art Fair in London. The artwork created by American artist Saul Steinberg in the 1950s seemed to depict a group of rectilinear forms that represented the idea of a family as it relates to the time period – that is, a father, a mother, two children, and a domestic pet.
Ohn Mar Win
MAY 21, 2024
I was surprised but also delighted when a client representing two prestigious hotels reached out to me, having seen my 'Tinned Fish' illustration and felt it was the perfect stylistic fit for their luxury afternoon tea menus. The Sanderson and Saint Martins Lane , both stylish venues in London, needed illustrated elements to make their English afternoon tea occasion extra special.
BP&O
MAY 21, 2024
The ‘shoppy shop’ trend shows no sign of abating. For those not in the know, the term – popularised by New York Magazine’s Grub Street – indicates those small-to-medium businesses selling upmarket ‘provisions’ (charcuterie, legumes, sauces, tinned goods) with a veneer of heritage, authenticity, and (seemingly) innovative ingredients, as if they were the modern ‘general stores’ of olden days.
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Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.
Inkbot Design
MAY 16, 2024
So You Want to Become a Designer? Have you ever sketched in the margins of your notebook, thinking, “I can do this”? Or perhaps you have spent hours changing the arrangement of your furniture and décor items just to get that particular aesthetic perception? Pay attention- if creating visually appealing things makes you happy, then being a designer is probably where you should be.
Creative Boom
MAY 19, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Looking for a small and portable camera with excellent photography skills? Check out our curated collection of the best compacts. When you're constantly on the move, exploring cityscapes and travelling abroad, you want to make the most of your experiences. After all, as the pandemic proved, seeing the world is a luxury that could be taken away at any moment.
Creative Bloq
MAY 21, 2024
AI-powered tools that transform footage from low to high quality. But watch out; Video AI 5 is incredibly RAM intensive.
Brown Paper Bag
MAY 17, 2024
I don’t write in here as often as I’d like. But you know where I publish new content consistently every Friday? My newsletter Orts: Threads of Creativity. Each week I collect and share small snippets of creativity: embroiderers, textile artists, illustrators, DIY projects, and how we can make time for our creative endeavors. The concept inspired the name of the newsletter.
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BP&O
MAY 16, 2024
When you think about the world of financial investments, an image of woven Scouts’ patches isn’t typically the first thing that springs to mind. Other contemporary brands (like Monzo, Chip, and Plum) aim for visual simplicity over complex personality development or extended world-building. But while a rugged outdoor theme might feel incongruous in the fin-tech space, Koto has skilfully capitalised The post Kikin by Koto appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Inkbot Design
MAY 20, 2024
Branding Basics: 11 Keys to Building Brand Identity Indeed, you must have heard the word “branding” being mentioned quite often recently- by marketers, entrepreneurs and even social media influencers. But what exactly does this term mean? And why should one focus on creating a powerful brand for their business, product or personal venture? To put it simply, your brand is how others see you.
Creative Boom
MAY 21, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Working as a creative freelancer can be stressful right now. We asked the creative community for tips on overcoming it. We love freelancing. It can be incredibly rewarding, offering autonomy, flexibility and the ability to pursue your passions. But no one can deny it also comes with its own set of challenges: financial instability, unpredictable workloads and the solitary nature of the work itself.
Design Milk
MAY 20, 2024
If you’ve ever been inside a camper van or watched someone else in one, you know that oftentimes one has to slouch or bend over due to their low ceiling heights. Then there’s Noovo Plus who is setting out to change that. Built on the Super High Roof platform, this innovative vehicle offers unparalleled comfort, versatility, and off-grid capabilities, making it an ideal choice for adventurers and remote workers alike.
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In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.
We And The Color
MAY 22, 2024
As we accelerate into a digital age dominated by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated processes, there is an intriguing phenomenon unfolding: the resurgence and increasing value of handmade art. This counterintuitive trend suggests that the more immersed we become in a digital environment, the more we cherish and invest in human craftsmanship.
Azure Magazine
MAY 20, 2024
Both touted and derided as Canada’s answer to Times Square, downtown Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square — soon to be renamed Sankofa Square — is a perpetual locus of activity. Alongside throngs of tourists, protesters, hot dog vendors, shoppers and pamphleteers, solicitations ranging from three card monte to eternal salvation animate a frenetic din.
HONGKIAT
MAY 16, 2024
Today, I’ll show you how to easily create your first website using Wix , which is free for basic use. We’ll go through choosing designs, adding text, and uploading images and logos. By the end of this guide, you’ll be ready to launch your own site. Wix.com homepage Table of Content Signing Up and Starting on Wix Choosing Your Website Type Setting Up Your Store on Wix Selecting and Customizing a Template Navigating the Website Builder Dashboard Editing the Website Header Managing the Website Menu
Creative Boom
MAY 19, 2024
The identity features a typeface called TP Atten (the original drawing of New Atten), which is based on the voice of naturalist Sir David Attenborough. Span has designed a new identity for Chicago's Nature Museum, taking inspiration from Illinois's native prairies. Ecologists consider these ecosystems part of the temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome.
Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix
When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.
Design Milk
MAY 22, 2024
As a graphic designer, House Industries has been in my life since the early 2000s, steadily releasing fresh typefaces that made their mark not only within the industry but in the daily lives of everyone, whether they knew it or not. 2024 marks 30 years of the design studio’s fonts visualizing brands from Hermès to Jimmy Kimmel, along with work from other designers who utilize them.
We And The Color
MAY 22, 2024
In a digital age where nostalgia meets creativity, BrandPacks has ingeniously captured the essence of the Y2K and 90s era with their latest offering: a vibrant set of 22 illustrated retro sticker vector graphics. This collection is a delightful homage to a time characterized by bold colors, playful designs, and iconic symbols that defined a […] The post Embracing Nostalgia with these Y2K 90s Illustrated Retro Sticker Vector Graphics appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
Inkbot Design
MAY 22, 2024
How to Improve Web Usability: 15 Tips & Tricks Starting with web usability is a good idea. In other words, making websites very user-friendly and easy to navigate is what it is about. Superb usability ensures your site visitors can find what they need quickly and complete their desired actions without hurdles or headaches. Remember the last confusing website you landed on?
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 22, 2024
LinkedIn is one of the crucial networking platforms that connect millions of professionals worldwide. Users, in order to improve their LinkedIn experience, use extensions and mostly turn to Chrome extensions so that they can automate their tasks and streamline workflows. However, the LinkedIn platform does not accept all extensions. Let’s dig deep to learn about banned LinkedIn extensions , the reasons behind their prohibition, and the risks they pose to your LinkedIn account. [ Hide ] Tab
Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design
Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.
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