HONGKIAT
MAY 17, 2023
Freelancing, at its core, is a business endeavor. Regardless of whether you’re a graphic designer, writer, or web developer, there are always those mundane yet crucial tasks that come with the territory, such as managing never-ending to-do lists or dealing with the headache of taxes. However, mastering these tasks is key to excelling in your freelance career.
Creative Boom
MAY 17, 2023
The iconic concert hall's new branding evokes the emotion and eclecticism of its music by majoring in motion and interactivity. Philharmonie Luxembourg, known officially as the Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte Concert Hall, is a prestigious concert hall located in the Kirchberg quarter of Luxembourg City. Opening in 2005, it seats up to 1,500 people and plays host to around 400 performances each year.
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Booooooom
MAY 17, 2023
For our 2022 Booooooom Photo Awards we selected 6 winners, one for each category: CLIMATE, PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS, SERENDIPITY, COMMUNITY. Here is our interview with THINGS Winner Skye Tao. Skye is a contemporary visual artist based in Vancouver. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Photography at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her practice mainly centres around street, fashion editorial, and still-life photography.
Creative Boom
MAY 17, 2023
The UK's first large-scale exhibition dedicated to the contemporary Indian sari is coming to the Design Museum this month. Hingston Studio explains why its identity needed to feel dynamic and surprising to keep up with the garment's altered image. Running from 19 May until 17 September, The Offbeat Sari examines the enduring appeal of the popular dress worn in India and South Asia.
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
Moo
MAY 17, 2023
We all switch or choose brands for many reasons – sometimes it’s a financial decision, or due to a personal recommendation. But with businesses having to work harder than ever to secure loyalty, one factor that should never be overlooked is the ‘wow factor’ that can be gained with quality, consistent and memorable branding. Why brand consistency matters Brand consistency is important for all brands – but perhaps even more so, for those in highly regulated and hotly contested areas such as pharma
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Inkbot Design
MAY 17, 2023
13 Creative Career Options and How to Land One The creative economy is an important and rapidly growing sector of the global economy. This new era of creativity has seen a surge in technophiles – people drawn to technology and its potential for creativity, expression, and innovation. From design to marketing, creative professionals have countless opportunities to explore their talents in empowering ways.
Creative Boom
MAY 17, 2023
With marijuana now legal for recreational purposes in New York, a new cannabis museum is drawing crowds to SoHo. Base Design explains that creating its visual identity meant striking a tricky balance. Even a few years ago, the idea of a museum devoted to dope smoking outside of Amsterdam would have seemed unthinkable. So the launch of The House of Cannabis, aka THC NYC [see what they did there?
Design Milk
MAY 17, 2023
Sixty-two miles above the Earth resides the edge of space, a demarcation between our planet’s atmosphere and outer space. Also known as the Kármán Line, it’s where those venturing into its upper limits can experience the sensation of weightlessness. Office furniture maker Steelcase cleverly draws inspiration in feature and name with their new task chair from this atmospheric realm, the Steelcase Karman.
Vandelay Design
MAY 17, 2023
These DeviantArt alternatives are prefect for showcasing your work, gaining exposure, networking, and landing more clients. The post 9 Sites Like DeviantArt: Alternatives to Showcase Your Designs appeared first on Vandelay Design.
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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.
Design Milk
MAY 17, 2023
Unless you’re a beer connoisseur, you might not think too much about how the amount of foam on your beer can affect its taste. Japanese design studio nendo has reimagined the beer can – called foam-can – in order to achieve the perfect liquid to foam ratio. With the new, dual pull tab top, the liquid comes out of one tab and the foam out of the other to achieve the magic pour.
Colossal
MAY 17, 2023
“The Timekeepers.” All images © Juliet Schrekinger, shared with permission Photography has an impulse for preservation, of cloistering the fleeting and saving it for future recollection. Artist Juliet Schrekinger references this act of protection in her ink-and-graphite works that evoke the grainy qualities of black-and-white film through a distinctly surreal vision.
Design Milk
MAY 17, 2023
In artist and educator J. John Priola’s new book, Natural Light (Prestel), he presents 12 series of images of trees and plants and the spaces in which they live, created over the span of 20 years, with each section prefaced by an archival image taken by his mother. The breadth and depth of the work speaks to the crucial role the natural world in Priola’s art making, and in his life in general.
Abduzeedo
MAY 17, 2023
Bold and Visual Identity for IFest Generalitat de Catalunya abduzeedo 0517—23 Barcelona-based design studio Maat Studio has created a bold and visual identity for IFest Generalitat de Catalunya, a festival that celebrates the creativity and innovation of the Catalan region. The visual identity features a clean and geometric look with bright colors like pink, purple, green, and orange.
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.
Azure Magazine
MAY 17, 2023
German firm Behnisch Architekten is no stranger to school design. Since 1996, the studio has established a growing portfolio of forward-thinking educational buildings. In Neuberg, a small town on the outskirts of Frankfurt, the Paul-Winter School is a vibrant new addition to this oeuvre. The 13,000-square-metre complex hosts 600 middle school students — and doubles as a community hub.
Design You Trust
MAY 17, 2023
Paul Sougy’s mid-Century collaboration with Dr. Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux resulted in a series of stunning scientific illustrations. Originally intended as large pull-down charts for classroom walls, Sougy’s work influenced an entire generation of French children. Despite the impact of his work, little is known about the man himself. h/t: flashbak Dr.
Its Nice That
MAY 17, 2023
The latest in a flurry of audio-responsive logos, NB turns the vertical columns of the concert hall into pulsating lines.
Design You Trust
MAY 17, 2023
Jarek Kubicki is a name that has become synonymous with digital art in Poland. Born in 1976 in Gdańsk, he has made a name for himself as an artist, photographer, and creative director. With a background in fine arts and a talent for web design, Jarek has become one of the most sought-after digital artists in the country. More: Jarek Kubicki , Instagram Jarek’s journey in the world of art began at a young age.
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Creative Nerds
MAY 17, 2023
In this easy photoshop tutorial, we will be exploring an exciting new feature within photoshop, which gives you the power to add custom trees to any photograph within photoshop in a matter of seconds. This tutorial will walk you through the entire process of adding trees to your photos. Along the way, you’ll learn tips […] The post How add custom trees to any photograph in Photoshop first appeared on Creative Nerds.
Its Nice That
MAY 17, 2023
By embracing intuition, the illustrator has crafted a recognisable style that's filled with texture and colour.
Design You Trust
MAY 17, 2023
Berat Pekmezci, an Istanbul-born, London-based illustrator, has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent. From personal ventures to prestigious commercial projects, Pekmezci has made a remarkable impact on the art scene. With noteworthy collaborations with industry giants like DC Comics, Nike, Samsung, Toyota, and Coca-Cola, his work has become a symbol of creativity and innovation.
Inkbot Design
MAY 17, 2023
Top 10 UX Design Trends To Consider Today Making an outstanding First impression is extremely vital these days! No matter how useful or innovative your idea, it will only take off if you have an incredible UX design to catch the eye of the end user. Apart from attractiveness, an ideal UX design ensures the end user receives a smoother, more seamless, positive experience like never before.
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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.
We And The Color
MAY 17, 2023
The Gurdau Winery emerged in 2012, established on a green field where the initial vines were planted on the slopes overlooking the village of Kurdějov. This village was historically recognized as one of the leading wine providers to the folks of Mikulov and Brno, and to the aristocratic courts in Moravia. By adopting the village’s historical name, the youthful Gurdau Winery honors the exceptional wine-growing traditions of the region.
Colossal
MAY 17, 2023
All images © Brendon Burton, shared with permission Growing up in an isolated community, photographer Brendon Burton developed an eye for the way decaying buildings nestle into the landscape or punctuate vast expanses. Now based primarily in Portland, Oregon, he travels around the U.S. in search of rural places that are culturally worlds apart from major urban centers, seemingly existing on their own timelines.
Mindsparkle Mag
MAY 17, 2023
Food Speaks, designed by Caserne , is a short documentary following the talented restaurant manager Ryan Greene’s journey in Bangkok, Thailand. Ligatures connect posters in both English and Thai, to illustrate the cultural exchange made possible by cuisine. The post Food Speaks appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.
Colossal
MAY 17, 2023
Blooming water hyacinth in Hoi An, Quang Nam province. All images © Pham Huy Trung, shared with permission Photographer Pham Huy Trung ( previously ) continues to spotlight the agricultural rituals of his native Vietnam through aerial images captured in vivid detail. Interested in annual harvests of grass, water hyacinths, and other crops tended to around the country, Pham often documents farmers working in the Mekong Delta, a wet coastal region that fosters a robust aquaculture.
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