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If Amazon is not willing to change, can we make them?

UX Collective

The rise of the informed consumer. What we can learn from the recent allegations against Amazon. Or: How to say no. Photo by Alex Knight on Unsplash An anecdote to set the tone Once upon a time, Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, visited a Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin. It so happened that I was the host at the time, the first point of contact, the gatekeeper, so to speak.

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Navigating Genetic Compromises and a Toxic World through Steampunk Self-Portraiture in the Artistic Odyssey of Lix North

Design You Trust

In the realm of artistic expression, Lix North delves deep into her internal landscapes, mirroring them in the external world. Self-portraiture has become her chosen medium, allowing her to convey her concepts with utmost clarity and authenticity. Each artwork, each embodiment of herself, serves as a vessel to explore her personal odyssey within a genetically compromised body, navigating through an increasingly contaminated reality.

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Learn Street Photography with Your Phone: Color and Composition Online Course

We And The Color

Learn the art of capturing candid shots of urban streets on your mobile phone and how to enhance them using Lightroom Mobile. Josh Edgoose, a skilled photographer, believes that the best camera is the one you have at hand. He has a knack for capturing vibrant and amusing pictures of the environment around him and turning them into fascinating visuals that convey a narrative.

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Unveiling the Intricate Connections and Enduring Strength in Bethany Krull’s Porcelain and Mixed Media Sculptures

Design You Trust

Intertwining the intricate tapestry of humanity, fellow animals, and the vast natural realm, Bethany Krull breathes life into porcelain and mixed media sculptures. Her art unravels the enigmatic bonds and unyielding strength exhibited by fragile beings. Within her creations, we witness the relentless growth emerging from decay, where the dance of life and death intertwines with resounding harmony.

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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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Anne Vyalitsyna by Koray Birand for Harper's Bazaar Turkey #model #girl #photography #portrait #fashion #beauty

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Archphoto 2.0 on the Behance Network #swiss #design #graphic #layout #typography

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Beyond the Canvas: Lukasz Biel’s Journey into the Depths of Human Experience through Sensual Portraits

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Step into the world of Polish artist Lukasz Biel, where color and graphite pencils become masterful tools for creating breathtaking drawings. With each stroke, he brings to life everyday moments that resonate with all of us. These are the experiences we encounter in our own lives: savoring a drink with cherished friends, engaging in a friendly duel of chess, finding solace within the pages of a book during mundane commutes, swaying in rhythm with a partner on the dance floor, and the timeless sc

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Manifesto. on the Behance Network #manifesto #line #white #typography #black #and #contrast

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The Luminous Symphony: Redd Walitzki’s Hauntingly Beautiful Exploration of Fashion and Nature

Design You Trust

In the enchanting realm of Redd Walitzki, an artist hailing from the United States, a vibrant tapestry of inspiration weaves together. Nestled amidst the lush embrace of her Pacific Northwest abode and adorned with the intricate opulence of her Bavarian heritage, Walitzki’s imagination dances to life. Her canvases become a sanctuary where the resplendent allure of high fashion intertwines with the somber exploration of humanity’s ecological footprint.

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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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Saša Anti? lives here! emmas designblogg #interior #design #decor #deco #decoration

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Free Wallpaper Design for July 2023

Six Leaf Design

Hello summer! It’s here in full force and we’re all ready for it. Well, I am at least. My favorite parts of summer, you ask? For me it’s the slower pace, the warm night walks, and margaritas on patios to name a few. But I recently saw a meme saying the only reason we actually like summer is because we’ve been conditioned to from summer vacation off school as kids.

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How Very Tokyo, Claska | OK-RM #layout #black #poster

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Write more, design less (and better)

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How writing reframes our knowledge and drives our decisions. Image by storyset on Freepik About once a week, I give my grandmother a phone call. If she’s feeling adventurous, we might even attempt a video call. Either way, in that split-second before we connect, we both do something magical: we code-switch. You’ve been there — one second you’re you , and the next you’re… a subset of you.

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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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Bone Daddy's Identity Package - FPO: For Print Only #brand #identity

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How is propaganda designed and why is it so effective?

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A look through history’s finest propaganda campaigns Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Sport Review logo #logo #design

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Real rebels risk disapproval

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Fake rebels just stay on the safe side and “critique” The irony and sarcasm of the last few decades just doesn’t carry any longer — it’s… Continue reading on UX Collective »

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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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yehteh #sword #shirt

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AI’s black swans: Unforeseen consequences looming

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Consequences of AI that we don’t truly understand (yet) Artwork by Sholim. Source: Giphy Welcome to the Novacene. James Lovelock argues that the Anthropocene, the age in which humans acquired planetary-scale technologies, is ending after 300 years. A new era, the Novacene, has already begun, where new beings will emerge from existing artificial intelligence systems.

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lovely package ashford and ashford 1 #red #stationary #business #card #print

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The big problem with variables in Figma

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Here’s my gripe with the hottest new feature in Figma Continue reading on UX Collective »

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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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The best e-ink tablet 2023

Creative Bloq

Get the feel of real pen on paper with the best e-ink tablet chosen by our experts for a range of purposes.

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Getting categorical with Pantone’s 2023 color of the year

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Converting Viva Magenta’s Triad Color Harmony into a Three Class Qualitative Color Scheme.

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Barbie vs Burberry is the brand battle we never saw coming

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Hands off my consonants!

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Why trauma-informed approaches are vital to design and research

UX Collective

Image credit: Toa Heftiba via Unsplash. Content note: This post mentions definitions of trauma but does not go into detailed descriptions of events. The linked resources also discuss trauma. At the start of June, I had the opportunity to attend and speak at UX Scotland in Edinburgh. I came away fired up from conversations with practitioners grappling with the complexities of design in 2023 (yes, AI did come up).

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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.