Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2024

The illustrator behind a series of best-selling books explains how she sums up the story and grabs the reader's attention. We all know the old saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover". But let's face it, in reality… we so do. Admittedly, if it's your favourite author, you will buy their latest release, whatever it looks like. But if you're perusing the shelves, looking for something new to read, then the instant emotional reaction to the cover – whether it's conscious or subconscious – is invar

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BP&O

APRIL 25, 2024

Barnardo’s is the UK’s largest children’s charity, and it undoubtedly does much good in the world. However, its history up to this point is also littered with uncomfortable controversies. Certainly, the most outlandish transgressions are concentrated in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Founder Thomas John Barnardo was taken to court 88 times for kidnapping children (or ‘philanthropic abductions’, as old The post Barnardo’s by The Clearing appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging a

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Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2024

Discover the creative stars challenging conventions and shaping the future across the U.S. and Europe through their remarkable work. In an ever-evolving creative landscape, a new generation of visionaries is emerging, disrupting the industry and leaving an indelible mark on the world around us. From pioneering entrepreneurs to innovative brand leaders and multidisciplinary creative forces, these are the movers and shakers propelling their respective fields forward.

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Spoon Graphics

APRIL 22, 2024

Access All Areas members have a great collection of photo effects to download this week, courtesy of Sickboat. These Film LUTs can be applied to photos or video to create a vintage film effect effect with various warm, cool and B+W colours. There are 20 LUT presets included to provide a variety of vintage film effects to choose from. Being LUT files means they are compatible with all kinds of software, the effects can be easily applied to photos and images in Photoshop using the Color Lookup adj

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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 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, the art of illustration has transcended traditional mediums, finding a new canvas in the digital realm. Among the plethora of tools available, Procreate stands out as a powerful ally for artists, offering a versatile platform to unleash their creativity. However, mastering this tool requires more than just familiarity with its interface; it demands skill, technique, and guidance.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

New York-based illustrator Wenjia Tang has transported her captivating style to the land of fiction in her latest book, Mountain Temple. Set in the remote mountains of China, it tells the fantastical tale of a boy who gets transformed into a baby wolf. Wenjia Tang's beautiful illustrations are a familiar sight in nonfiction books, ad campaigns, and editorials.

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Booooooom

APRIL 25, 2024

For our second annual Booooooom Photo Awards, supported by Format , we selected 5 winners, one for each of the following categories: Portrait, Street, Shadows, Colour, Nature. Now it is our pleasure to introduce the winner of the Portrait category, Wilhelm Philipp. Wilhelm Philipp is a self-taught photographer from Australia. He uses his camera to highlight everyday subjects and specifically explore the Australian suburban identity that he feels is too often overlooked or forgotten about.

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BP&O

APRIL 23, 2024

Now that the likes of ed-tech (education technology) and fin-tech (financial technology) have become a natural part of everyday parlance, it was surely only a matter of time before prop-tech (property technology) entered the equation, too. Proptech largely refers to platforms and services that use tech to help people buy, sell, research, market, and manage a property – ranging from The post Qasa by Bold appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, establishing a strong brand identity is paramount to success. At the heart of this identity lies the logo – a visual representation that encapsulates the essence of a company’s values, ethos, and offerings. However, many budding entrepreneurs and small businesses often find themselves navigating the challenge of creating a powerful logo on a budget.

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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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HONGKIAT

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s time for another edition of our collection of fresh tools and resources for our fellow designers and developers. This time around, we’ve got a little bit of everything, from demos showcasing the latest CSS features to some nifty JavaScript libraries you won’t want to miss. So, let’s jump right in and explore what’s new! caniemail Akin to CanIUse.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 25, 2024

Brand Consistency and Web Design: The Key to Online Success We inhabit a universe that is highly concerned with first impressions. If people stumble across your company on the Internet, those initial few moments can be the difference between staying or leaving immediately. And what is at the heart of creating an unforgettable first impression ? Ensure your brand is consistent throughout every aspect of its web presence.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Beautiful, solid, comfortable. When Simone Ferkul met ATTIC co-founders Melissa Gobeil and Susan Shaw, she asked them to choose three words that define their custom, ethically sourced gold jewellery and engagement rings. “Those are the three words they gave me, and they turned out to be very layered ideas about their brand, and who they are as makers and creators as well,” Ferkul says.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 22, 2024

Starting a career in photography from a place of passion and turning it into a venture can feel like a dream. Many budding photographers have successfully trodden this path, leveraging their skills and artistic vision to build thriving businesses. If you have an affinity for photography and aspire to transform your hobby into a profession, this guest post offers valuable advice and insights. [ Hide ] Table Of Content Enhancing Your Skills Crafting Your Portfolio Building Connections Determining

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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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Its Nice That

APRIL 25, 2024

The platform tries out new illustrations and a custom typeface to help it compete as a serious mental health coach service.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2024

The famous wordmark is distorted and destroyed in an eye-grabbed new ad campaign led by WPP Open X. It's one of the most famous wordmarks of all time and has remained broadly unchanged since 1941. So Coca-Cola doesn't mess with its logo lightly, which means that for graphic designers in particular, the brand's new global out-of-home advertising campaign is an intriguing sight.

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Design Milk

APRIL 24, 2024

The Japanese concept of ‘nagori,’ defined as the essence of fleeting moments, is at the core of the NAGORI collection first introduced at Milan Design Week 2024. An embrace of this concept drives Studio KO , who designed the series of planters for pottery manufacturer Domani , with a curiosity for how time is perceived – linear or cyclical – and what it leaves behind.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

In any living space, the careful layering of scales, textures and proportions is vital to creating a comfortable — and aesthetically coherent — ambiance. When it comes to outdoor living, however, the fine details of residential design tend to become simplified into more durable, mobile, and weather-ready forms. Fortunately, Ligne Roset ‘s outdoor collection is a thoughtful exception.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 21, 2024

Elevate your designs with these high-quality free mockup templates. For any designer, visualizing a project in its final form is crucial. Mockups bridge the gap between concept and reality, allowing you to showcase your designs on a realistic template. They’re invaluable tools for presentations, client feedback sessions, and refining your own ideas.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 23, 2024

Generative Fill and Generative Expand are coming to vector.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2024

The Herculean struggle of buying a home has been visualised with suitably stunning imagery in Mother's latest campaign for StreetEasy, which depicts each stage of the process as epic Renaissance-style paintings. Titled Let The Journey Begin, the classical art-inspired campaign targets potential property buyers in New York. Packed with intense emotions and humorous Easter eggs that nod to life in the city, these visuals have recently been taken to the next level with four gigantic mural paintings

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Design Milk

APRIL 22, 2024

If you’ve ever admired one of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) creations – and who hasn’t? – the just-released TOPOS outdoor collection will have your eyes popping and your jaw dropping. Launched at Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week 2024 , TOPOS is a collaboration between ZHA and iSiMar that brings together the brands’ respective expertise in design and materials to celebrate Mediterranean living at its best.

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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

APRIL 19, 2024

14 Best Career Paths for Creatives: Find Your Calling You’ve always been an artist. You have sought after the world through different eyes, contemplating new thoughts every moment. The idea of being stuck in a dull job makes you shudder. We all have to pay the bills somehow, right? Don’t worry! Many fantastic career paths allow for creativity while still paying well.

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We And The Color

APRIL 23, 2024

Calling all creators, social media mavens, and busy bees! The all-new Adobe Express mobile app is here to revolutionize the way you create content – anywhere, anytime. From social media posts to flyers and school projects, Adobe Express empowers everyone to become a content whiz. Here’s what makes this app a game-changer: Effortless Creation: Say goodbye to creative roadblocks!

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 23, 2024

And two other cool Adobe Max Sneaks.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

New York City-based illustrator Esther Tang communicates her emotions and connects to the world through her delightfully nuanced and universally resonant work. We caught up with her to learn more. Connection and communication are at the heart of Esther Tang's illustrations. Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2022, her distinctive illustration style has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and the World Illustration Awards.

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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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