Top Tips From Leading Illustrators on Adapting Style for Different Clients
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Just Creative
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
First appearing as part of the Tang Dynasty, ink painting, or ink wash painting as it is also known, has a long storied history. Since those days though, with advancements in technology, the days of having jars of ink on your desk are long gone. Now, we the advent of technology, you can create incredible works of art right on your iPad with the Procreate app.
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Noupe
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
There was a time when bright colors and bold typography dominated the design world. But graphic design as we know it is ever-evolving. What worked a year ago may no longer be as effective today, making it important for designers to keep up with the latest trends. What does 2021 have in store for graphic design, you ask? To make it easier for you, the team at Venngage has compiled an infographic on some of the biggest graphic design trends that will dominate the coming year.
Azure Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Like many design weeks around the world boldly forging ahead, IDS Vancouver has transitioned its annual showcase into a URL-meets-IRL program. And it’s an ambitious one at that, complete with a wide range of virtual talks and micro events that include showroom visits, studio tours and installations. It’s also providing an evergreen platform for brands and talents through the online IDS 360?
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
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
All images © Sofia Crespo, shared with permission. Sofia Crespo describes her work as the “natural history book that never was.” The Berlin-based artist uses artificial neural networks to generate illustrations that at first glance, resemble Louis Renard’s 18th Century renderings or the exotic specimens of Albertus Seba’s compendium.
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Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Dog Armenian photographer Suren Manvelyan ( previously) decided to explore in his ongoing macro photography series of stunning animal eye portraits. In order to capture animals from an amplified and personal perspective, the photographer gets up close and personal with the most unexpected, cute, and often dangerous animals, such as crocodiles, hippos, and chinchillas.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
“Love Heart of Nature” by Jim Picôt. “In winter, a shark is inside a salmon school when, chasing the baitfish, the shape became a heart shape.” All images © the photographers, courtesy of 2020 Drone Awards, shared with permission. The 2020 Drone Photography Awards garnered an arresting collection of aerial shots, and among its winners is a serendipitous image of a heart-shaped school of salmon.
Graphic Design USA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
A GDUSA reader poll sponsored by Verso Corporation, papermakers extraordinaire, reveals a surprisingly positive can-do attitude among graphic designers in the face of adversity.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
We talk with Marx Design about their inspired work for our September Pack of the Month, StrangeLove Water.
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Brown Paper Bag
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
This article is brought to you by Brown Paper Stitch , my business that makes your wardrobe pawesome by embroidering your pets on clothing. I didn’t do a lot of stitching this past week. Save for finishing a denim jacket featuring a beautiful kitty, I was in planning mode; I sketched for three custom pet portrait shirts and a custom pet portrait patch.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
530 Craft Beer is a trippy 70’s inspired design that uses curved lines to create a surreal brand experience.
Azure Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Acclaimed British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye, principal of Adjaye Associates , has been awarded one of the discipline’s highest and most prestigious honours by the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA): the Royal Gold Medal. Since establishing his practice in 2000, the studio — which operates out of Accra, London and New York — has profoundly shaped the architectural landscape with projects that blend “history, art and science” to craft “engaging environments that balance contras
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
We've long marveled at how coffee occupies this beautiful, delicate space between nature and humankind.
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.
Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
What do you get when you combine an intimate healthcare brand with a paint company? Period blood color, the perfect shade to represent periods. The Pantone Colour Institute just partnered with Intimina to release a custom Pantone red color to represent menstruation. We aren’t just painting walls, we’re breaking down the ones that contribute to the stigmas surrounding periods.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Developing a uniquely precise system for Bibliotheque Nationale Du Luxembourg, the Pentagram partner's new project showcases his love of wayfinding.
Liv Wan Illistration
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Sadly today’s article is a more serious one but one I must address. I’m sure anyone who has ever created anything themselves will appreciate the amount of work that goes into the creating process.As an illustrator my work requires planning, sketching, creating the actual illustration then it takes time to either license my products or […].
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Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Titled Show Me How To Feel, the duo – Tati and Erik – have created a photographic exploration into the meaning of identity.
Just Creative
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Macs have created a class of its own when it comes to laptops and computers. But does having a Mac alone is enough? We believe that with the right Mac accessories, you will have a lot better experience. The right Mac accessories will supercharge the performance of your computer – Either by charging your Mac faster or by keeping it safe from scratches while it is in your bag. .
Noupe
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
A common goal for a lot of brands is to reach as many people as possible with their marketing messages while keeping their budget low. The more return you can get on each dollar you spend, the more your business will be able to grow. Therefore, your goal is to find those marketing strategies you can implement that will not only bring in customers but do so without spending a lot.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Garden of Eva series is a celebration of older years, channelling the photographer’s passions for performance art and fashion through a fun shoot that reveals her grandma’s nuanced personality.
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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.
Noupe
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
For every content marketing strategy, keyword research is crucial for the success of the site. Without a good keyword research strategy, you won’t get traffic, conversions, and sales. Marketers will need to employ strategies to make their content and businesses found on voice search too. Voice search is unique and uses language just like humans to interpret user intent.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Pantone launched the new red along with Intimina to dispel taboos around menstruation.
Creative Review
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Alex May Hughes’ glass creations put a pop culture spin on the ancient craft of sign painting. She discusses opting for analogue over digital at uni, discovering London’s tight knit community of sign painters and why she’ll never get tired of creating tributes to The Simpsons. The post How I Work: Alex May Hughes appeared first on Creative Review.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Madefor is created for web and versatile at nine weights, with a subtle character shown in the slight flare of some letterforms and its wide geometric proportions.
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