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Art Made of Code: monopo london on the design of Matt DesLauriers' debut book

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NFTs may be on the wane, but mashing up the digital and physical still holds a lot of promise, as this innovative book project demonstrates. Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web.

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The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has just found its perfect home

Creative Boom

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration – the UK's only public arts organisation dedicated to the craft of illustration – has found its perfect home. With this money, the arts charity will be able to create four galleries, a project space, a learning studio, gardens, a play space, a cafe, and a shop.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Top 10 Best Books for Logo Designers

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Top 10 Best Books for Logo Designers In a world where brands compete for attention, a powerful and memorable logo can make all the difference. As a logo designer, you understand the art of blending creativity, strategy, and technical skill to craft visual identities that resonate with audiences.

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Raina Jia's colourful and quirky illustrations tell stories in unconventional ways

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Art has a way of pulling people back in, though. Raina would go on to study Fine Arts at the Artcenter College of Design, but this doesn't mean that her foray into graphic design was a waste of time. This artist's book series is an ongoing project based on her early childhood spent in Qingdao, a coastal city by the Yellow Sea.

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Goldie Cai highlights daily life and mental health in her powerfully colourful illustrations

Creative Boom

Having worked as both a freelance and in-house artist for clients such as IYN Gallery, Tokyoiter and Adobe, Goldie's career so far is a culmination of a lifelong love of the ritual of drawing, creating and experimenting. She creates characters out of the simplest shapes, but all her art feels endearing and charming.". © Goldie Cai.

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Top 10 Best Logo Design Books for Designers

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Top 10 Best Logo Design Books for Designers Logos are the cornerstone of a brand's visual identity , distilling a company's essence into a symbolic mark that evokes recognition and trust at a glance. Other books delve deeply into theory, revealing the psychology and aesthetics that separate great logos from the mediocre.