Creative Boom

JUNE 5, 2024

All credit: Design Army & Dean Alexander (director) The inventive, culturally rich campaign reimagines classical ballet with a playful twist. It features punk rockers, a spaceship, and tutu-wearing green aliens. And it's all inspired by a crazy mashup of Degas' ballerina portraits, the Renaissance era, punk, and hip hop. To mark the 45th anniversary of Hong Kong Ballet and the launch of its first-ever ballet academy, Design Army has unveiled a fun new campaign titled Tutu Academy, one that i

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 4, 2024

The Power of Presentation: How creative stationery mockups elevate your corporate branding! For graphic designers working on corporate branding, a logo and color palette are just the beginning. A truly cohesive brand identity extends to all touchpoints, including the seemingly small detail of business stationery. But how do you effectively showcase your vision for letterheads, envelopes, and business cards to a client?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 4, 2024

All images courtesy of Visual Education Adding a few strings to your bow helps you stand out and truly achieve your creative potential. We explain how world-class platform Visual Education can help you do just that. Want to be a successful creative? In a previous era, you'd have been told to focus on one thing and one thing only. Whether that was oil painting, digital illustration, animation or whatever, you'd need to buckle down, hone your focus and keep doing the same thing again and again unt

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Designer Daily

MAY 30, 2024

Source Remote work has become increasingly popular, allowing professionals, including graphic designers, to work from the comfort of their homes or while traveling. To maintain productivity and deliver high-quality work, graphic designers need the right tools. Here are some essential tools for graphic designers working remotely. Reliable Hardware Having reliable hardware is fundamental for any graphic designer.

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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

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Booooooom

JUNE 3, 2024

A nostalgic visual essay by artist and photographer Sander Coers. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Coers' work balances between the realms of documentary and fiction as he seeks to establish new perspectives on masculinity, memory, and coming-of-age. Drawing inspiration from personal recollections as well as stories from friends and family, "Blue Mood (Al Mar)" takes us on a transformative journey through the emotional landscape of adolescent men.

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Design Milk

MAY 30, 2024

A gut renovation seldom seems easier than starting from scratch. Forced to work within the constraints of the original structure, budgeting often feels more like guesswork than an exact science. While typical to encounter unforeseen construction expenses, the case for Noe Valley was no exception, prompting interior designer practice Innen Studio to come up with creative solutions alongside their client.

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Colossal

JUNE 3, 2024

All images © the artists and Cara “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes,” author Joanna Maciejewska recently wrote post on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral. Generative AI has developed as a type of deep-learning technology in which new content, like text or imagery, can be created based on the data it has collected.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 1, 2024

The web world is constantly changing, and that means the latest web design trends are too. Today, users come first, and their experience is everything. This is why staying on top of web design trends is critical for anyone who builds or manages websites. As we delve into the new web design trends , we will explore how these innovations shape the future of web design, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 1, 2024

13 Tips For Becoming A Successful Freelancer Have you ever thought about becoming a freelancer and leaving your full-time job? Changing into a freelancer can be the most fulfilling way of managing your career and lifestyle. But let's face it— freelancing is not all sunshine and rainbows. Surviving in this dog-eat-dog world of self-employed people requires hard work, discipline, and insider knowledge.

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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.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 3, 2024

Illustration and animation studio Squid&Pig gives classic Street Fighter characters a cute, kawaii makeover in animated tributes that showcase the value of personal projects. If you're a child of the Eighties, Street Fighter likely left a lasting impression. The 2D fighting game from Capcom was a hit at the time thanks to its engaging combat mechanics and distinctive characters, and amongst its many fans is the creative team at the creative studio Squid&Pig.

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We And The Color

JUNE 5, 2024

Choosing the right font in graphic design can make or break your project. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a content creator, or a branding expert, the importance of typography cannot be overstated. This is where the AI Font Finder by WE AND THE COLOR at ChatGPT comes in. Our AI-powered tool is designed to help […] The post Discover Your Perfect Font with our AI Font Finder at ChatGPT appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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Booooooom

JUNE 5, 2024

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Design Milk

JUNE 3, 2024

This month marks the official beginning of summer (it’s weeks away on June 20th!) so to help welcome the year’s hottest season, we’re cooling off with an ocean-inspired Designer Desktop by Jackie Tahara , founder of UnBlink Studio. The designer is known for her vibrant, vintage aesthetic and whimsical artistic style that often features bold colors, intricate patterns, and playful themes.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 2, 2024

Hala Mohamed is a distinguished graphic designer and digital illustrations artist from Egypt, whose work embodies the vibrancy and complexity of contemporary Egyptian culture. Her art is a confluence of traditional motifs and modern techniques, making her a prominent figure in the art world both locally and internationally. Her journey into the world of art began in her formative years, nurtured by a rich cultural heritage and a passion for visual storytelling.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 5, 2024

All images courtesy of Mother Design / Melissa Schriek How do you strike the perfect balance between adulthood and inner child? Mother Design reveals its own inspired approach in a new identity for the popular beverage Air Up, marking the first rebrand since its launch in 2019. There's quite a unique selling point to Air Up's products: it promises flavour through scent, which means that when you drink from an Air Up bottle, your brain perceives flavour when, in actual fact, you're merely drinkin

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Its Nice That

JUNE 4, 2024

From its rooting in scientific advancements to the first illustrated book on colour being made by a woman, art historian Alexandra Loske presents a four centuries survey in The Book of Colour Concepts.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 3, 2024

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Graphic Design Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly entered sectors, transforming how businesses function and innovate. Across industries like healthcare, where AI algorithms excel in disease diagnosis and finance and where machine learning models forecast market trends accurately, the profound influence of AI is unmistakable.

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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.

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Design Milk

JUNE 3, 2024

In Amsterdam’s Baarsjes district lies Slatuinenweg, a street boasting a rich tapestry of history and character that was once used as a pathway to a church in the Sloten municipality. Unique buildings that date back to 1675 line the street, all with protected facades and deep gardens that harken back to the days when these plots sustained the neighborhood with fresh produce.

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is an uncommon place in Toronto. A planned downtown community realized in 1976, it boasts an eclectic mix of co-op buildings, townhouses and mid-rise apartments that nestle in retail and recreation facilities as well as elementary schools and daycares. And that’s just on one side of the street; a community centre, a school and more housing, including market-rate condos with street-level commercial space, are knit together on the opposite side.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 3, 2024

London-based design agency BrandOpus has revived Molson's heritage brand assets and brought the Masterbrand out of the shadows, reasserting its position in the Molson Coors portfolio. BrandOpus has refreshed iconic Canadian beer brand Molson's identity, taking its heritage hexagon asset and giving it a new purpose as a mosaic motif. As long-term strategic and creative partners to Molson Coors Beverage Company, the studio understood its business challenges well.

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We And The Color

JUNE 4, 2024

Typography continues to evolve, offering new ways to communicate brand identity and captivate audiences. As we look ahead to 2024, several typography trends stand out, each bringing a unique flair to graphic design. Whether you’re a professional graphic designer or a design studio, staying on top of these trends will help you create compelling and […] The post Top 5 Typography Trends for 2024 to Elevate Your Design Game appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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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.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 4, 2024

Voice Search Optimisation: Tips to Improve Results Voice search optimisation is one of the most essential parts of digital marketing. It is rapidly growing in popularity, and this article will explain what it does, why it differs from other types of searches, its advantages and how to measure success. What Exactly Is Voice Search Optimisation? Voice search optimisation is about making your website or content more visible on voice search results pages (SERPs).

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Design Milk

JUNE 3, 2024

What was originally a delightful discovery by company members of Fritz Hansen became a project that took nearly three years to revive one of the Danish brand’s most playful designs: the Rocking Horse. Back in January 2021, the heritage team that’s responsible for maintaining Fritz Hansen’s 151-year-old history and archives found two small photos in an old furniture catalogue dating back to 1946.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 5, 2024

Stiller Studios talks about how they integrated innovative software like Character Creator, iClone, and Unreal Engine into their latest project.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Ian Morris's career as an illustrator has got off to an explosive start. Having graduated from the University of Salford, he's gone on to work with the likes of Thames & Hudson, Bloomsbury, and The National Literacy Trust, as well as scooping up prestigious awards and nominations for his picture book work.

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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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