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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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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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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We And The Color

APRIL 17, 2024

Elevate Your Brand by Crafting Captivating Social Media Presentations in 1080 x 1920 px using a set of high-quality InDesign templates. In today’s digital age, where attention spans are shorter than ever, brands need to captivate their audience quickly and effectively. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, visual content has become paramount in establishing brand identity and engaging followers.

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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 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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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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We And The Color

APRIL 18, 2024

Your logo : it’s the tiny (or maybe not-so-tiny) ambassador that serves as your brand’s first impression to the world. It’s plastered on your website, business cards, and that snazzy merch you just launched. In short, it’s a big deal. But before you dive headfirst into the world of squiggles and fonts, take a moment to steer clear of these common logo design mistakes that could leave your brand looking less “powerhouse” and more “oops-a-daisy.” Log

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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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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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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 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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Booooooom

APRIL 17, 2024

Vancouver-based photographer Jennilee Marigomen extends her ongoing examination of everyday phenomena into the realm of the ephemeral.

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We And The Color

APRIL 18, 2024

Your logo : it’s the tiny (or maybe not-so-tiny) ambassador that serves as your brand’s first impression to the world. It’s plastered on your website, business cards, and that snazzy merch you just launched. In short, it’s a big deal. But before you dive headfirst into the world of squiggles and fonts, take a moment to steer clear of these common logo design mistakes that could leave your brand looking less “powerhouse” and more “oops-a-daisy.” Log

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 23, 2024

Generative Fill and Generative Expand are coming to vector.

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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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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 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 23, 2024

If you’ve never been forced to spend time in an uncomfortable office chair, have you ever even had a job? Thankfully, Berlin-based Studio 7.5 has worked with Herman Miller to introduce the Zeph Side Chair. Colorful and ergonomic, the newly extended range of seating works seamlessly with the existing collection. The family, which also includes the Zeph Chair and Zeph Stool , is characterized by a colorful one-piece seat and flexible back.

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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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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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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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Creative Bloq

APRIL 23, 2024

And two other cool Adobe Max Sneaks.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

Want to use your design skills for social good? Then Sean Rodrigo offers a great example to follow. We profile the London-based artist and look at some of his key projects to date. If you've visited Walthamstow, the creative hub in east London, recently, you may have noticed some unusual-looking food donation banks dotted around the place. On close inspection, they reveal themselves to be meticulously designed miniature models of well-known local buildings, such as Manze's pie and mash shop, The

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 17, 2024

World maps play a crucial role in various design projects, helping to convey global perspectives and data visually. They serve as a foundational element for designers looking to highlight international or geographical aspects in their work. This collection includes a wide range of free world map templates available across different platforms and design software.

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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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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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Azure Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether muted or vibrant, graphic or gradated, well-crafted area rugs can amp up the style and personality in any room, while also adding a layer of luxurious softness underfoot. Here, five modern rug s that boast individual charm, inviting texture and incredible warmth. 1 Archiscape Collection by BOMAT Archiscape Gabi in Burnt Brick Translating specific architectural building elements – the lines and textures of brick, tiles and mortar – into the language of weaving methods – warp, weft and pil

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Booooooom

APRIL 23, 2024

Our interview with 2023 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner for the Colour category, Jannell Adufo.

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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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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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