Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

The illustrator and designer helped take two friends' restaurant idea from humble beginnings to awards success. She explains the challenges involved and how she met them. From Bidenomonics to Romantasy, everyone loves a good portmanteau – the technical term for two words joined together. The best examples don't even need to be explained: it's immediately obvious that, for example, 'boxercise' is a mixture of boxing and exercise.

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Brand Branding Illustration Illustrator 450

I Love Typography

APRIL 11, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Atol font family. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Atol appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Fonts Typography 236

Design Milk

APRIL 10, 2024

If the eccentric proprietor of the Wonka Chocolate Factory had a headquarters like this, he’d probably think twice about handing over the keys to little Charlie. Designed by Ippolito Fleitz Group (IFG) , the new Ritter Sport Schokozentrale (which translates to Chocolate Central) in Waldenbuch, Germany, is an exemplary model of what an inspiring, joyful, and innovative office in the sweets industry – or any industry, for that matter – should look like.

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Booooooom

APRIL 10, 2024

Edmonton-based artist Gabriel Esteban Molina was the artist selected from our Capture Public Art Open Call this year! Thanks again to everyone who submitted. Gabriel’s images will be installed at the King Edward Canada Line Train Station, here in Vancouver, as part of Capture 2024. The images on display are from Gabriel’s series “The Great Divide” which draws on the connection between photography and nostalgia.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 13, 2024

In the world of digital art, a leading software empowers users to create incredible visuals. This software offers a vast range of features, allowing users to transform everyday images into something extraordinary. Special tools within this software, known as actions, can be incredibly valuable. These actions help streamline the editing process and make it more efficient.

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Photoshop Arts and Crafts Adobe Digital 80

I Love Typography

APRIL 11, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Atol font family. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Atol appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Fonts Typography 193

Inkbot Design

APRIL 12, 2024

The Designer Guide to Web Design Colours Did you ever think about the colours of the digital world? All those vibrant hues and shades that splash across screens all over the internet? It’s time to give them a little more credit. Colours bring this online world to life. They trigger emotions, guide our eyes, and make lasting impressions. But finding the perfect palette for a website isn’t as simple as picking what looks pretty.

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Web Design Web Design Coding Brand 93

Creative Bloq

APRIL 13, 2024

Catching up with Emlyn Davies and Mark Procter of Wales-based animation studio Bomper on its 10th anniversary.

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Design Milk

APRIL 15, 2024

Metre Architects , a design firm known for its innovative spatial solutions , has pushed the boundaries of conventional design again with their latest project entitled Vessel. Located in Singapore, this new condo apartment underwent renovations to add a loft structure and to tailor the design to the lifestyle needs of the young professional couple who owns it.

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Textures Photography Interior Design Architecture 110

Advertiser: Issuu

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

APRIL 9, 2024

Sharon Stone with her paintings at the East Coast premiere of her art exhibition Courtesy of C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. Stone has two new exhibitions in Berlin and San Francisco Countless people have switched careers mid-stream, as actress-turned-painter Sharon Stone recently did. We discuss how to follow in her footsteps and how buying a.ART domain name can help.

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Art Gallery Exhibition Artist 455

Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 12, 2024

Embark on a journey of futuristic creativity and inspiration with our avant-garde handcrafted and digital hand lettering typography quotes, pulsating with positive energy. As visionary graphic designers and artists pioneer new realms of expression, they fuse watercolor, chalkboard, paper, and opulent gold textures to craft mesmerizing inspirational quotes and lettering typography designs imbued with the essence of goodtype philosophy.

Typography 80

Typography Inspiration Arts and Crafts Art 80

Inkbot Design

APRIL 14, 2024

Unlock Your Creativity: Learn Graphic Design Online Do you ache to let your imagination out but need a flexible way to learn graphic design ? Well, then, you’re in luck. Nothing is more accessible these days than mastering this craft. You’ve got all the online courses and resources at your fingertips. That means you can learn pro skills from the comfort of your bed or cosy coffee shop.

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Its Nice That

APRIL 10, 2024

“If I can giggle at my own work, I know I’m doing something right,” says the illustrator.

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Inspiration Illustration Illustrator 134

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As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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The Die Line

APRIL 12, 2024

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Packaging Design Inspiration 119

Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Aisyaqilumar - stock.adobe.com As a creative professional, you need to spin a lot of plates. But how do you avoid them all crashing to the ground at once? We elicit the best advice from the Creative Boom community. Feeling overwhelmed? You wouldn't be the first creative professional to buckle under the weight of multiple projects.

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Design Milk

APRIL 12, 2024

While star -chitects bask in the glory of their completed projects, contractors and construction companies responsible for realizing those designs are often overlooked. And at no fault of their own, so too is the general public unaware of the difference between things like interior architecture and interior design – the articulation of functional space through building and the making of interior atmospheres through aesthetics, respectively.

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Architecture Interior Design Entertainment Travel 117

Inkbot Design

APRIL 12, 2024

12 Best Canva Alternatives: Top Graphic Design Software Options Canva’s popularity has skyrocketed. With millions of fans, it’s become the go-to design tool for many thanks to its simplicity and range of templates. But maybe you’re struggling with it and need to try something new? Or perhaps there's a feature that Canva simply doesn't have – or even worse, it doesn't fit your specific needs.

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Graphic Design Graphic Vectors Arts and Crafts 75

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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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Its Nice That

APRIL 9, 2024

Be it historical writing systems inscribed on leaves or entirely new mediums all together, we explore how, in typographic design, the medium has always shaped the message.

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Typography 133

Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 14, 2024

The dog days of branding have arrived! Dog logo designs unleash a primal power, forging emotional connections deeper than any marketing jargon. These furry ambassadors tap into a universal language: the unwavering loyalty and companionship that defines “man’s best friend.” This transcends cultural barriers, sparking instant recognition and positive emotions that leave an indelible paw print on consumers’ minds.

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Inspiration Animation Brand Branding 68

Creative Boom

APRIL 15, 2024

Fast fashion is one of the biggest sources of environmental degradation today. But Source Fashion is on a mission to change that, and they've just unveiled new branding courtesy of FORM Brands Studio. We all like the idea of sustainable fashion in theory, but these things don't just happen by themselves. This hugely important economic sector, which remains highly reliant on fast fashion, is like a giant ship that will take a lot of time and effort to turn around.

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We And The Color

APRIL 15, 2024

For creatives of all disciplines, a strong online presence is crucial. Your portfolio website is your digital storefront, the place where potential clients and collaborators get a first impression of your talent and style. But with so many websites out there, how do you make yours stand out? Squarespace offers a powerful solution for creatives seeking a user-friendly platform to build a stunning portfolio website.

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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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Noupe

APRIL 15, 2024

Your restaurant’s website is often the first interaction potential diners have with your brand. A well-designed website can entice visitors, spark appetites, and ultimately drive more customers through your doors. Follow these 7 restaurant website design tips to create an online presence as captivating as your cuisines. Create an Immersive Atmosphere Great restaurant web design transports guests to another world; your website should do just that.

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Arts and Crafts Web Design Web Design Textures 62

Colossal

APRIL 12, 2024

A Chaunacops (a genus of bony fish in the sea toad family Chaunacidae) is seen at a depth of 1388.65 meters on Seamount SF2 inside the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park. All images courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute, shared with permission Stretching thousands of miles off Chile’s coast to Rapa Nui , also known as Easter Island, the Salas y Gómez Ridge is a vast underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean.

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Publishing Publishing Artist Production 91

BP&O

APRIL 11, 2024

Koto’s new work is undoubtedly gorgeous – after all, what’s not to love about a suite of very cute dinosaurs? Especially when they’re rendered in a charming faux naif sort of style, and the whole colour palette is based around Barney & Friends purpley pink and the effervescently Gen Z-baiting neon of ‘terminal green’. The project in question is Koto’s The post De-Extinction by Koto appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 9, 2024

Mymind streamlines the design process, saving you a ton of time and effort. We explain how it all works and how you can get started today. Let's cut to the chase. If you're a designer, and you're not using mymind , then we think you should check it out. Why? Because, in all likelihood, it will save you a huge amount of time faffing around and make the whole process of gathering visual inspiration a more fun and rewarding experience.

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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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