Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Describing her style as a "mashup of colours and elements of outline", Gracie Dahl is an illustrator who recently graduated from Camberwell College of Arts and is already enjoying lots of love and attention as a freelancer, creating quirky art for a range of clients while crafting and selling her own ceramic pieces on the side.

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Just Creative

MARCH 7, 2021

Since the 1950s, manga has become an increasingly important part of not only Japanese culture but the world as a whole as manga has increased in popularity over the years. Mange art is typically characterized by the character’s appearance with large eyes, small mouths, and abnormal hair colors. Manga sketch procreate brush – $14.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 16, 2023

Regarding graphic design and typography, something must be said about imperfection’s beauty. Enter distressed fonts : the imperfect, rough, and grungy typefaces that have taken the design world by storm. It’s designed to add that raw, edgy, and distressed feel to your artwork, a hallmark of great graffiti.

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Just Creative

MARCH 8, 2021

Already one of the oldest art forms in the world, watercolor has also made its mark on the world of digital art. Therefore, we present you with a curated selection of the 10 best watercolor brush sets that you can use with Adobe Illustrator. Top 10 Best Watercolor Brushes for Illustrator. Watercolor Brushes – $18.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

Adobe Illustrator is used by millions of professional and hobbyist graphic designers all over the world. With this in mind, we wanted to feature 30 Illustrator Brushes, both free and paid, so that when you need something other than just the standard brushes, you can add one of these to your toolbox.

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Creative Review

APRIL 18, 2021

Having been commissioned by Faber to create the cover for Normal People, designer Jon Gray was the natural choice to work on her highly anticipated follow-up novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You. So how do you go about following up something as beloved as the Normal People cover design? I feel like this cover is one of those.”

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We And The Color

AUGUST 21, 2023

This is your ultimate guide on how to design your own professional font. Designing a font is like crafting a piece of art that bridges the gap between the written word and visual aesthetics. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of designing a font from scratch.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

If you could look at the tools that a graphic designer uses daily like opening a toolbox, one of the biggest tools you’re likely to see is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a Swiss Army knife that helps graphic designers the tools they need to create amazing logos, designs, and branding for their clients. Learn More.

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Plus, see our other Procreate articles: 25 Best Procreate Brushes for Illustration. Created by True Grit Texture Supply, you have access to more than 130 professional quality distressed inking brushes that you can use to create artwork that ranges from rough and gritty to smooth and delicate – all on your Procreate app.

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Creative Review

APRIL 28, 2021

Although animation has bought him attention, Apollo cites illustration as his main profession, and he became interested in drawing from a young age when he created his own comics, characters and album covers. For Lost Soul, Apollo created an apocalyptic lockdown cityscape with burnt out cars, burning fires and sinister characters.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 19, 2022

Best Procreate brushes for drawing, illustration and digital painting. Procreate brush packs have right tools to create organic-looking characters, whimsical fantasy backgrounds, magical children’s book illustrations and vivid life-studies. Procreate is the most unique and most powerful drawing and illustration app for iPad.

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Tuts Plus

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When you mention M&Ms or Pringles, everyone remembers the colorful button-shaped chocolate characters and the mustachioed man, which naturally drive us to remember the brands they're associated with. Professionally designed mascots are a great way of keeping businesses in the minds of customers. . What You'll Be Creating.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Disney is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Their presence has had a viable and undeniable impact around the world, and mere mention brings feelings of joy to a lot of people. Their presence has had a viable and undeniable impact around the world, and mere mention brings feelings of joy to a lot of people.

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Creative Review

APRIL 14, 2021

Berlin-based animator and illustrator Cornelius Joksch’s short Oh, Darling! ” Stylised but charming, the world Joksch creates in Oh, Darling! The animator has been working on the film for the last three years, though initial sketches and character designs were drafted as early as 2016. ” Oh, Darling! .

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Spine Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

Natasha MacKenzie (aka miss nat mack) is a coffee-addicted book designer primarily based out of Manchester. With a professional background in marketing, branding and book design, she helps authors and publishers across the globe bring their stories to life! View fullsize. View fullsize. View fullsize. View fullsize.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 17, 2022

People get bored and tired of UI design trends, and each year, the pendulum swings the different ways. In User Interface (UI) design, the same thing takes place. Interface styles range from those that look like real-world objects to those that are incredibly plain and simple. 10 UI Design Trends for Web Design.

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Tuts Plus

AUGUST 4, 2020

Futura was designed in 1927 by Paul Renner, and since then, its use and success haven't stopped. The second half of this article is dedicated to Futura font pairings that will take your design skills to the next level. The font was designed with modernity in mind to be used in the contemporary world. Let's dive in!

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 27, 2023

15+ Gorgeous Script Fonts for Beautiful Designs Welcome to our latest blog post featuring 15+ magnificent script fonts that will elevate your designs' beauty! Whether designing wedding invitations or crafting a logo for your brand , choosing the right script font can make all the difference in creating an eye-catching visual impact.

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Creative Review

MARCH 25, 2021

. “I began to specialise in high school, and it was through my graphic design studies that I discovered motion design and I fell in love with it!” “The most important things I learnt there were the basics of animation, the history of title design and how to work on a range of different projects,” she explains.

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Just Creative

APRIL 22, 2020

If you could look at the tools that a graphic designer uses daily like opening a toolbox, one of the biggest tools you’re likely to see is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a Swiss Army knife that helps graphic designers the tools they need to create amazing logos, designs, and branding for their clients. Learn More.

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Creative Review

JUNE 29, 2021

” Strange describes his style as bold colours and cartoonish characters and though he’s worked on an array of projects, he’s maintained his personal look throughout his portfolio. “I like projects that rely on character and story and give me the opportunity to do a lot of world-building.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 4, 2023

So buckle up because we're about to dive deeply into the captivating world of mascot logos. A well-designed mascot logo has the power to: Establish Brand Identity: A mascot logo serves as a visual anchor for a brand, instantly making it recognisable and memorable. Let's get started, shall we?

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Lisa Maltby

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Back in July I opened a big can of worms and conducted a survey about pricing illustration. Money is notoriously difficult to discuss and so I offered both illustrators and commissioners the opportunity to contribute anonymous insight into their experiences. Most illustrators worked for small businesses.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

“I always try to present my female characters in a similar way — as strong and feminine, in the hope that some of their qualities will reflect on me, as well as my audience,” says Marylou Faure. “My characters never care about what other people think about them and neither should we.”

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Lily’s idea of a character selection screen?—?this Snapshot of the button design that my son wanted to ship with Math Racers 2000 using a snippet of CSS code we borrowed from CSSTricks.com When I explained to Owen that many folks might not be able to read rainbow-colored buttons, he argued that it was his game and he preferred the gradients.

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Creative Review

MAY 10, 2021

Animator and illustrator Yi Luo, aka Yinfinity, has recently released her short film One Pair Coat. Due the sweetness of Luo’s characters, the viewer accepts this concept immediately and we follow the pair as they go to a party. It’s also a way to think about the world and life. It’s like magic!

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Lisa Maltby

MARCH 22, 2022

What are the major steps you take when completing a design or project? My projects often incorporate art direction and design so the initial planning stage is always the most vital and sometimes takes me longer than the final piece of work. The main considerations are how the illustrations convey messages effectively and clearly.

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Creative Market

JUNE 17, 2021

In graphic design, such fonts allow designers the creative freedom to become experimental and push the boundaries of their visual art. More than just a mere blast from the past, these characters add a unique feel to your projects that mesmerizes both your clients and their clients alike. Image Credit: Daniel Yanes Arroyo.

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UX Collective

JANUARY 21, 2022

Over time, creatives and designers will gain superpowers, changing their jobs forever. Rather than cover every AI development in 2021, I will discuss examples that illustrate the current state of AI and how it may impact the jobs of creatives and graphic designers. FaceApp uses AI for photorealistic selfie tweaks.

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Template Monster

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Top Spooky Fonts For Your Halloween Design. If you are a designer you have to prepare your projects for Halloween. First of all, you need new design elements. Of course, when it comes to design it is difficult to say that some spooky font is better than that Halloween font since every designer has his own vision.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Ultimate Guide to Infographics Design in Marketing Hey there! There's nothing quite like a well-designed infographic to convey information in a memorable and shareable format. The design should enhance the content, not overwhelm it. Infographic design is an art and a science! Let's get started!

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Shillington

MARCH 3, 2021

It’s no secret that Japanese design—encompassing architecture, fashion and, of course, graphic design—is renowned all over the world. Japanese graphic design is a hugely diverse mix of different styles, approaches and methodologies. Then in the 1990s, Japanese graphic design exploded!

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 2, 2023

15+ Best Graphic Design Fonts to Add to your Collection Are you tired of using the same old boring fonts in your designs? Fear not, my design-savvy friend, because we've got just the solution for you! We've scoured the internet to curate a list of 15+ best graphic design fonts to add some spice to your typography game.

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Creative Market

APRIL 8, 2020

In the context of design, AI comes into play via two distinct phenomena: artificial intelligence optimizing the work of designers and artificial intelligence as a creative movement all on its own. This is when a designer interacts with artificial intelligence in a sort of collaboration—producing mesmerizing visuals as the end result.

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Design Week

APRIL 30, 2021

Known as one of Broadway’s most prolific poster designers, Verlizzo has worked on everything from Gypsy, to The Lion King, Follies, Cabaret, Misery, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George (his favourite poster of his career). Like all designers, there is often a certain amount of artists’ block to get over.

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Design Week

APRIL 30, 2021

Known as one of Broadway’s most prolific poster designers, Verlizzo has worked on everything from Gypsy, to The Lion King, Follies, Cabaret, Misery, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George (his favourite poster of his career). Like all designers, there is often a certain amount of artists’ block to get over.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Drawing from surrealism and using her imagination as her tool of choice, the Korean illustrator has mastered the technique of illusion in her busy scenes. In her world, the illustrator crafts incredibly complex scenes that fall and lean into one another, confusing our depiction of reality and our understanding of linear narratives.

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