Wed.May 05, 2021

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Bring Your Photos to Life with This Bundle of Photography Assets (Was: $1639, Now: $29)

Spoon Graphics

If you’re a keen photographer—as either a hobbyist or a professional—this new bundle from Design Cuts will be right up your street! Inside you’ll discover light leaks, presets, gradients, overlays, actions, and more. Whether you’re looking to clean up your wedding or portrait photography, add visual effects to your images, or add the finishing touches to make your work look better than ever, this collection has you covered!

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25 Best Affinity Designer Brushes For Affinity App

Graphic Design Junction

Affinity Designer is one of the best app for designers and creative artists. Professional designers and amateurs alike creating a range of resources like Affinity Designer brushes and more to complement the software. Today we’re featuring over 25 of the best Affinity Designer brushes around, as well as a selection of premium Affinity Designer brushes from Envato Elements.

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15 Famous Calligraphers to Follow on Instagram

Template Monster

In one of our previous articles published on MonsterPost this week, we were talking about vintage fonts for logo design. Today, we have decided to continue the series of publications for the avid typography fans with 15 of the most famous calligraphers on Instagram. All of them caught my attention with their unique and creative approaches to design.

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Werksatz Font Family from Identity Letters

We And The Color

Werksatz, a contemporary interpretation of early grotesque typefaces. Designed by Moritz Kleinsorge of German foundry Identity Letters, Werksatz is a new sans-serif font family that draws inspiration from early grotesque typefaces such as Akzidenz Grotesk or Venus. It consists of 20 cuts including 10 weights plus matching italics. The Werksatz font family masterfully combines the best from the invincible classics with the current zeitgeist and the requirements for today’s typography.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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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Sojung Kim-McCarthy’s Minari postcards are the illustrator’s way of “showing my solidarity to diaspora communities”

Its Nice That

Commissioned by A24 to create six postcards inspired by Lee Isaac Chung’s acclaimed film, the illustrator talks us through her delicate but powerful illustrative process.

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25 Fresh Logo Designs

SpyreStudios

2021 wasn’t up to a good start and what better way to refresh the year than to rebrand? There’s currently a shift of where design concepts are headed when it comes to logo trends and now is a great time to refresh your trademark. Gone is the trend based on reinvention and now comes the concept of innovation within constraints. In this post, we have featured some well-designed logos for inspiration. 25 Fresh Logo Designs in 2021.

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Yeah, It's Personal: A Six-Pack with Winston Tseng

Juxapoz Magazine

I first became aware of Winston Tseng’s work through graphics he created for enjoi skateboards. I watched (via social media) his practice shift from commercial work to personal—he began designing and installing large posters in public spaces throughout NYC. Curious about this deviation in practice, I hit him up for a quick six-pack of questions and answers to see what spurred the change and what led him into the streets.

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? / Illustration Journalism

Swiss Miss

A big thank you to Continuing and Professional Education at Parsons for sponsoring my blog this week. This Summer, Tell Your Story Your Way. Learn to merge the power of words and pictures with our new Illustrated Journalism & Memoir Certificate at Parsons. This online program provides you journalistic and documentary tools to get started in the new world of the illustrated narrative.

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27 Artists Reveal Who Inspires Their Work

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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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How to Make a Video with Photos

Design Wizard

Looking for a quick way to make sales videos that convert? Or searching for a way to impress family and friends on special occasions? We show you how to create a video with your own photos with Design Wizard in 7 easy steps. . Particularly for businesses, short videos on social media can make all the difference. Moving images grab consumers’ attention and they’re more likely to stop scrolling for a video than for an image or text.

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Photo of the Roma Community Wins The Global Billboard Project, NYC

Feature Shoot

July 2020, Stolipinovo, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. After an engagement party on the day before, a young bride to be is being prepared for her wedding. Weddings and most social celebrations take place on the streets of the ghetto, and are shared within the whole community. © Selene Magnolia. We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the latest edition of Feature Shoot’s Global Billboard Project is the photojournalist Selene Magnolia.

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In Toronto, Dimes Cannabis Curates A Boutique Retail Experience

Azure Magazine

Cannabis shops have become ubiquitous in Toronto. Along some streets, they practically stand shoulder-to-shoulder, vying for the attention of passers-by – a tricky feat given that government regulations forbid them from overtly showcasing what wares are to be found inside. Standing out in such a competitive market takes a thoughtful and original approach, as evidenced by one retailer along the West Queen West drag.

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“Anarchy Tamed” by Photographer Joe Pettet-Smith

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with These 21 Cool and Fun Backgrounds

SpyreStudios

The need for Cinco de Mayo backgrounds is here again. One of the most popular Mexican holidays, it is celebrated by all Mexican communities in the world. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated even by non-Mexican communities in the US. In fact, in recent decades, it has become more of an American holiday. Americans of Mexican descent use this time to raise awareness about cultivating and preserving their heritage and culture.

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Blackbird “Merlo” & Free-Range Chicken Feed: Packaging 10 Designs

Graphis

If you love birds, this week’s Packaging 10 entries are for you and any feathered friends you may have! “Uniti – United” (above) was designed by Mattia Conconi from Gottschalk+Ash International. Founded by Fritz Gottschalk, this design firm has played a leading role in taking Swiss design, with its characteristics of honesty, sustainability, masterful craftsmanship, […].

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Face on the Wall — Surreal Sculputres in 3D

Abduzeedo

Face on the Wall — Surreal Sculputres in 3D. abduzeedo 05.05.21 KOD3D STUDIOS shared a 3D project titled “Face on the Wall”. It was inspired by the surreal sculpture of a face melted to the wall. The set of images were created using Cinema 4D, rendered with Redshift 3D with post-production in Photoshop. For more information make sure to check out: Behance.

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JJ Lorenzo photographs a generation “marked by the frictions between East and West” in Ukraine

Its Nice That

Titled Borderland, the series combines portraiture and street photography to tell a story about the relationship between people and place.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

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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Design for LILDAMI - Viatge en espiral album cover

Abduzeedo

Design for LILDAMI - Viatge en espiral album cover. abduzeedo 05.05.21 Vanila BCN shared an awesome graphic design for an album cover featuring my favorite style, the 80s inspired one. The Catalan rap artist LilDami trusted Vanila BCN in again for the creation of the identity of his new eclectic album called " Spiral Trip". ?The designers and team developed the creative concept based on amusement parks??

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The Commitment’s new brand by Studio Sutherl& sealed with an ‘x’

Design Week

Studio Sutherl& has designed the identity for environmental campaign group The Commitment based around the idea of marking letters with an ‘x’ The Commitment works to put the climate and environment at the top of the political agenda through campaigning and research. The UK-based non-partisan organisation encourages people to vote for politicians who prioritise the environment and make written commitments to the natural world on its website.

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Typographic artworks exploring visual language by Mark Gowing

Abduzeedo

Typographic artworks exploring visual language by Mark Gowing. abduzeedo 05.05.21 Artist, designer and typographer Mark Gowing is fascinated by language systems, having developed his own visual approach through his art and graphic design practice. You could say he is obsessed with geometric typesettings that subvert the conventional written word, playing with our innate understanding of reading and comprehension.

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See if you live in a political bubble

FlowingData

Gus Wezerek, Ryan D. Enos, and Jacob Brown for NYT Opinion use neighborhood-level data to show how those around you voted in the 2020 election. They ask: do you live in a political bubble? Enter an address to see. This is riffing off of NYT’s similarly-themed map from 2018, which asked the same question but answered more geographically. This newer version, as is the current way of doing things these days, is more bubbly and mobile-focused with the scroll format.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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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Nike Air Max 1 — 3D & Motion Experiments

Abduzeedo

Nike Air Max 1 — 3D & Motion Experiments. abduzeedo 05.05.21 Pranav R Raj shared a 3D and motion design project using After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Redshift. The Non-commercial personal project done for animation and lighting practice using Nike Air Max 1 as a source of inspiration. The result is quite awesome. Stills. Process / Development.

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Bee Loop's Packaging Is Organic, Recyclable, Renewable, Edible, Biodegradable, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antiseptic, And Antibacterial

The Die Line

Bee Loop's packaging is organic, recyclable, renewable, edible, biodegradable, antifungal, antiviral, antiseptic, and antibacterial because it's is made from beeswax, the rightful home of honey, in my opinion.

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The Next Big Thing in Magento

Noupe

Magento is one of the platforms designed to help eCommerce platforms conduct business more efficiently and in a conducive manner. An open-source platform, it assists business or ECommerce merchants to design a portable and easy cart, along with quality understandable content. The authority over the appearance and functionality of the eCommerce website is entirely dependent on the merchant who has the basic utilities of Magento on his website.

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This Can Of Flying Embers With Art By Dewey Saunders Will Leave You Buzzing With Joy

The Die Line

The well-known visual artist Dewey Saunders has produced artwork for musicians, including one of my all-time favorites, Anderson. Paak has created the most one-of-a-kind design for the hard beverage brand Flying Embers.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.