Wed.May 15, 2024

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Scorpion Rose Studio rebrands kids' accessories brand Goldbug with nuanced nostalgia

Creative Boom

Elements of Goldbug's old identity were retained and refreshed where possible to preserve the brand's 56-year legacy. Lafayette American's Scorpion Rose Studio has rebranded the women-owned infant and children's accessories brand Goldbug, introducing a new visual language to help the company transition from B2B to B2C. Since its inception in 1968, Goldbug has distributed infant and children's accessories under four different brand names: GO by Goldbug, TravelBug, On the Goldbug, and Goldbug.

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Nubank’s New São Paulo Headquarters Is Pretty in Purple

Design Milk

Retrofitting a new modern office into a former warehouse doesn’t come without challenges. Spanning 10,000 square meters with triple-height ceilings at 15 meters tall, the industrial site was spacious but old and didn’t feel like a match for Nubank , a large digital banking platform servicing Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. MM18 Architecture saw the warehouse’s potential though, so the firm, led by architects Marcos Caldeira and Mila Strauss, set out to create a new headquarters that would unite th

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Penguin Books reveals the Cover Design Award 2024 shortlist

Creative Boom

Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Take a look at who's in the running for the coveted top spot. Everyone likes to think they don't judge a book by its cover, but in reality, we all do to an extent.

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Brand Differentiation: How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market

Canny

In a saturated market where everyone is shouting their message, brand differentiation is a fundamental strategy to help you stand out. A saturated market is one where too many companies are fighting for the same pool of customers, meaning the value of a product or service is often missed. This means conventional marketing strategies often fall short, as you’re competing with other companies who are offering a similar thing.

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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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6 of the best designer table lamps for your desk (and some affordable dupes)

Creative Boom

Flowerpot VP3 Vermillion Red I Collect Glass SC60 Amber Illuminate your workspace with designer flair with our curated selection of iconic table lamps and budget-friendly alternatives. A well-lit workspace is essential for being productive and inspired in your creative work. So why settle for mundane lighting when you can elevate your surroundings with iconic designer table lamps that double as functional art?

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The Lumio Ovo Tilts Toward Portable Illumination

Design Milk

It’s become commonplace to add a rechargeable outdoor lantern or two to shed some light across an outdoor patio or balcony when al fresco dining is on the menu. But until recently, modern lamps sans the power cord designed for inside the home have been few and far between; those available would hardly warrant attention for their design, prioritizing function over form.

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Epic viral video reveals the clever colour theory of Disney's Aladdin

Creative Bloq

These colours shouldn't have worked together.

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Discover Akuto™ Sans Serif: Versatile Typography and Font Design

Abduzeedo

Discover Akuto™ Sans Serif: Versatile Typography and Font Design abduzeedo 0515—24 Explore Akuto™ Sans Serif, a versatile typeface for typography and font design, featuring 2 styles and 8 weights for diverse design needs. Akuto™ Sans Serif is the latest offering from KOBU™ Foundry, designed by Brígida Guerreiro. This typeface is a versatile addition to any designer's toolkit, offering two distinct styles—regular and italic—across eight weights ranging from extra-light to black.

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Photographer Spotlight: Anna Ottum

Booooooom

A selection of images by New York and Georgia-based photographer Anna Ottum.

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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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Moms, Memories, and Pictures

Joe McNally

Had a bit of back and forth with dear friend and wonderful photographer Matthew Jordan Smith in the last few days. He’s coming off of publishing a monumental effort called Aretha Cool , a celebration of the life of the Queen of Soul. It’s also a celebration of Matthew, in that the intimacy and emotions portrayed come from his own empathetic heart, and his innate ability to obtain, in honest and human fashion, the trust of his subjects.

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Inside Lux Aeterna: how AI tech and USD is helping to build CG wonders

Creative Bloq

"We're able to compete on a global level," says CEO Rob Hifle.

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Sean Adams – Color Theory Online Course for Visual Communication

We And The Color

Unlocking the Spectrum and Master Color Theory for Visual Communication with Sean Adams When it comes to visual communication, color is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is a powerful language that speaks directly to the emotions and perceptions of an audience. For those eager to master this vibrant dialect, Sean Adams offers a gateway […] The post Sean Adams – Color Theory Online Course for Visual Communication appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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Seasonal Blooms Capture Sunlight in Jessica Saunders’ Delicate Stained Glass Sculptures

Colossal

Photos by Alice Walker. All images © Jessica Saunders, shared with permission “Flowers are connecting, grounding, uplifting, healing, and worth treasuring,” says Essex-based artist Jessica Saunders , whose delicate stained glass sculptures highlight an array of familiar and beloved blooms. From daffodils and poppies to cornflowers and hydrangeas, her pieces celebrate the cyclical nature of the seasons and the incredible range of specimens in both our backyards and the wild.

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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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All sizes | ov8jm | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #profile #face

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Saved by Ferdinand-Noel Bacani (@xariusound).

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Add New Effects to Your Design Work with This Mega Collection

Spoon Graphics

Get your hands on this incredible collection of best-selling creative products and explore new effects in your upcoming projects! Inside you’ll discover a range of effects packs, mockups and overlays combined into one discounted bundle named The Effect Lovers Mega Collection. All the assets come backed with full extended licensing, so you can safely use the resources in all your design projects and even use them to produce merchandise and other saleable items!

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Food typography to Thanks my mom.

Designspiration

Saved by Paulina Niewinska (@paulina).

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

Creative Boom

Illustrator impression of the new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration © Nora Walter With the help of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is set to move into London's historic New River Head buildings. And the artist himself couldn't be happier. The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration – the UK's only public arts organisation dedicated to the craft of illustration – has found its perfect home.

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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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Type Poster by Michael-Johannes Hahn #typography

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Saved by Shelby White (@shelbywhite).

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Lauren Cory’s cosy Scottish landscapes combine retro gaming graphics and traditional textile patterns

Its Nice That

Intricately framed by pixel motifs, the Edinburgh-based illustrator’s Risograph prints create wonderfully unexpected crossovers between digital and analogue worlds.

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Bear Fight Tee #lettering

Designspiration

Saved by Noah Mooney (@noahmooney).

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The UFO Shelter Is Ready for Landing in Public Spaces Near You

Design Milk

Released in 2023, mmcité street furniture’s unique UFO shelter has recently been recognized with a Red Dot Design Award. It’s ready to hover above, protecting different types of outdoor furniture, from benches and seating that are already part of the brand’s portfolio to the levitating circular wooden platform that’s been designed to turn it into a daybed.

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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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Climate change: drought on Behance #vector #city #design #illustration #art #miniature #drawing

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Saved by Jethro Lawrence (@jethro).

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Innovative Approaches to Virtual Events and Webinars

Noupe

Introduction As the digital landscape continues to expand, so does the creativity and technology behind virtual events and webinars. Today, businesses and individuals are exploring innovative strategies to captivate and engage their audiences through digital platforms. This article will delve into various fresh approaches to enhance the effectiveness and appeal of virtual gatherings.

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Type - Two on the Behance Network #type #graphic

Designspiration

Saved by ejectorset (@ejectorset).

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Map of magnetic fields in the Milky Way

FlowingData

Based on data from NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy ( SOFIA ), Villanova University researchers developed a map of the magnetic fields in the Milky Way. For Strange Maps, Frank Jacobs : The colors show the interaction between warmer dust clouds (pink), cooler ones (blue), and magnetic fields, indicated by radio filaments (yellow) — mysterious tendrils up to 150 light-years long.

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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.