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UAL student Shihui Li highlights animal extinction through sugar-spun folk art

Creative Boom

And that's certainly the case if you're applying for a course at University of the Arts London (UAL) , which prides itself in encouraging diversity in terms of everything from personal background to creative outlook and experience. This ancient Chinese folk art traditionally depicts animals of the zodiac or scenes from myths and legends.

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22 amazing works of art to inspire you from the World Illustration Awards 2023

Creative Boom

Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? Now running for 45 years, the World Illustration Awards is a year-long celebration and showcase of illustration, bringing together creatives, industry, commissioners, and art directors to celebrate the art of great illustration.

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Why you should learn motion design with LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design

Creative Boom

In short, the world is craving more and more animated experiences, yet the number of designers proficient in this niche skill is comparatively small. There are some great online learning resources and courses where students can study an aspect of motion but very few that give a comprehensive overview of every facet of the craft.

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How to Craft Stories Through Layouts and Typography

Designer Daily

Combining subtle animations or fluid transitions with well-constructed layouts and typography is a great way to increase the impact of your narrative. The post How to Craft Stories Through Layouts and Typography appeared first on Designer Daily: graphic and web design blog.

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The Art of Animated Posters: A Journey from Print to Motion

We And The Color

The art of visual communication is constantly evolving. One such innovative form of expression is animated posters—melding traditional print aesthetics with motion graphics. You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the tools needed to craft visually compelling motion graphics.

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Broly Su's graphic illustrations are inspired by a love of hip-hop, basketball and anime

Creative Boom

This resulted in Broly attending a training class in China three times a week to hone his craft. "I I found out I really loved creating art and continued to do so," he tells Creative Boom. His parents were trying to figure out what he enjoyed doing to nurture his hobbies and creative side, and ultimately, it was drawing that stuck.

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Kubikino: Carolina Melis's generative art uses code to create geometric portraits

Creative Boom

Multidisciplinary artist Carolina Melis has explored her passion for generative art with Kubikino , a series of images released on the blockchain which use animated loops to produce one-of-a-kind portraits. I recall the day I had my eureka moment," Carolina says about Kubikino.

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