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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

Creative Boom

Sharon Stone with her paintings at the East Coast premiere of her art exhibition Courtesy of C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. Stone has two new exhibitions in Berlin and San Francisco Countless people have switched careers mid-stream, as actress-turned-painter Sharon Stone recently did. We discuss how to follow in her footsteps and how buying a.ART domain name can help.

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Thick Pickle by Studyhall

BP&O

Where to begin with Thick Pickle? This conceptual brand began in 2023 as a self-initiated ‘studio side project’ for California-based studio Studyhall. As it blew up though, Studyhall began to wonder if the brand had legs – literally, as demonstrated by the disconcertingly buff, aviator-shade-sporting animated pickle (gherkin or pickled cucumber for the Brits) mascot who strides across pop-up windows The post Thick Pickle by Studyhall appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Unleashing the creativity of ADHD: how artists are redefining the narrative

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock In a world that often misunderstands and stigmatises ADHD, a growing community of artists is challenging the status quo. According to a recent report in Men's Health, there has been a staggering 400% increase in the number of adults seeking a diagnosis of ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) since 2020, shedding light on the struggles many creatives face.

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The People, Places and Brands Set to Shake Up Milan Design Week 2024

Azure Magazine

Each spring, Milan Design Week sets the industry agenda for the year ahead. Packing no shortage of product launches, personalities and parties into a busy seven-day stretch, the city’s signature furniture fair (Salone del Mobile) and complementary lineup of offsite events (collectively dubbed Fuorisalone) introduce nascent colour and material trends while also prompting deeper reflection about the big overarching themes of the moment.

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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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Jean Jullien solo exhibition LOLO expresses a love-hate relationship with the city and the countryside

Creative Boom

Les Planches The collection of paintings is divided into two parts: one dense room that reflects Jullien's relationship with the city and another that portrays his fascination with the outdoors. French artist and graphic designer Jean Jullien is back with a solo exhibition, LOLO, which asks questions about whether cities are the best places for people to live in one of the most famous cities in the world: New York.

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Marlon Tate echoes Microsoft Paint in new tongue-in-cheek album cover

Creative Boom

Creative agency Marlon Tate has channelled the aesthetics of Microsoft Paint in its bright and deliberately clumsy album cover for the latest EP by Athens-based producer Konstantinos Gkoumas. Do you remember dabbling in Microsoft Paint? This simple creative tool was many people's first introduction to digital art, and for a certain age group, it brings back fond memories of creating bright, chaotic masterpieces with the help of the paint bucket tool and the click of a mouse.

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Suffocating Subjects Long for Air in Nick Brandt’s Unsettling Underwater Photos

Colossal

All images © Nick Brandt, shared with permission Although warming global temperatures are causing sea levels to rise around the globe, the Pacific islands are experiencing the change at a more rapid rate than anywhere else. Higher tides and extreme weather can wage unrelating flooding, rendering low-lying regions uninhabitable and displacing the communities that call them home.

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Proto-typography: how type is dictated by the surface it’s written on

Its Nice That

Be it historical writing systems inscribed on leaves or entirely new mediums all together, we explore how, in typographic design, the medium has always shaped the message.

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“ArtiFacial”: A Journey Through the Convergence of Authenticity and Illusion by Manu Grinspan

We And The Color

In the realm of contemporary art, few projects have dared to confront the complexities of our digitized existence as boldly as Manu Grinspan’s “ArtiFacial.” This groundbreaking series stands at the intersection of traditional art and advanced technology, challenging the observer to discern where reality ends and artifice begins. “ArtiFacial”: Exploring the Blur Between Reality and Artifice by Manu Grinspan The Essence of “ArtiFacial” At its core, “ArtiFacial” is a visual commentary o

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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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90 Photos, 90 Women, 90 Years: ‘The Nature of Hope’ Celebrates Jane Goodall’s Incredible Contributions to Conservation

Colossal

Jody MacDonald, “Rajan Morning Walk.” All images © the photographers, courtesy of Vital Impacts, shared with permission Jane Goodall, a pioneering primatologist and one of the world’s leading experts on chimpanzees, turned 90 last week, and to celebrate, the team at Vital Impacts ( previously ) launched a new fundraiser in honor of her legacy.

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Blue Balcony Delights With Colorful, Whimsical Home Accessories

Design Milk

With the official arrival of spring, we all start to feel revitalized, energetic, and with a renewed hope drawn from nature permeating our minds, spirits, and homes. It’s a seasonal shift that can feel so powerful and inspiring. No wonder Seoul-based Blue Balcony Design Studio felt called to create its latest designs inspired by nature’s fierce intention and purpose when in bloom.

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Eclectic Design and Typography Give Holy Soup a Whole Lot of Flavor

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Enter the Shaw Contract Design Awards 2024 + Show the Industry What You’ve Got!

Design Milk

The time has come to submit your entries to the annual Shaw Contract Design Awards 2024 ! Currently in its 19th year, the program celebrates the positivity of design and the incredible impact it can have within our communities and on the planet. Each year, projects are submitted from across the globe and recognized for their innovative approaches to the ways we’re working, learning, and healing.

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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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Lego's vibrant new brand identity feels both nostalgic and timeless

Creative Bloq

It's all about the bricks.

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The App Development Process: From Concept to Launch

Inkbot Design

The App Development Process: From Concept to Launch So, you want to develop an app that will rock the world? Fantastic! But how do we bring it all into reality? Developing an app isn’t a walk in the park – if you’re new to this, you’re underestimating the process. No worries, however. This guide has your back. We’ll go through every step of the journey to build an app.

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The New Yorker's gorgeous optical illusion cover is a spring delight

Creative Bloq

Can you spot the cat?

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Introducing Ryann

Press'd

Meghan O’Brien designed Ryann , part of our 2024 wedding collection and shared her design process: Before creating Ryann, I knew I wanted to build a suite that would be inspired by coastal New England. While most of our work day to day is done on the computer, it’s nice to be able to get some paints out and have total creative freedom; which is how Ryann got started.

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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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Take on any 3D animation challenge with iClone and Character Creator

Creative Bloq

The following entries from Rokoko and Pwnisher’s challenges highlight exceptional artists and techniques.

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Thousands of Daily Diary Drawings by Pep Carrió Unfurl an Enigmatic World

Colossal

All images © Pep Carrió, shared with permission Strange and wondrous events take place with every turn of the page in Pep Carrió ’s continuing daily diary series ( previously ). In 2007, the artist challenged himself to draw every day, and an easy way to keep himself both motivated and accountable was to fill up an entire Moleskine datebook. With whatever materials were at hand, he began a project that kept his creative wheels turning while challenging the possibilities of a simple two-page spre

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Excitement in the Skies! Solar Eclipse, 2024!

Joe McNally

A momentous cellestial event, one not to be repeated for many years! It was surreal, yesterday, watching astronomical excitement migrate across this country, following the sun and the moon. Congeniality, kindness and an all-embracing sense of awe swept over millions. In these often dark times, where many gatherings are slathered in hate and the lack of hope, the light of sky continues to astound, and lifts our hearts.

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Google's alleged YouTube scraping could be the biggest AI controversy yet

Creative Bloq

Report claims Google AI and ChatGPT were trained on millions of YouTube videos.

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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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TAN Spring Font by TanType

We And The Color

Embracing the Past with a Modern Twist: The TAN Spring Font The TAN Spring font by TanType is a testament to this enduring appeal. This retro-inspired display typeface is more than just a nod to the past; it’s a bridge to the future of design. Download at Creative Market A Touch of Vintage With its unique rounded shapes and the subtle hint of groove , TAN Spring captures the essence of mid-century design aesthetics.

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Bookshelf Essential: Universal Principles of Typography

Abduzeedo

Bookshelf Essential: Universal Principles of Typography abduzeedo 0409—24 Explore 'Universal Principles of Typography'—a design book by Elliot Jay Stocks with pivotal guidelines and concepts for typography enthusiasts. The written word is our daily companion, but its visual counterpart, typography, is an art often unsung. For those who shape digital realms, typography is a silent interlocutor, harmonizing content and design.

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Tennis and Cutlery Join Forces in Christofle's Witty Collaboration with the French Open

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Preorder Samsung's new Music Frame and get a $100 Best Buy gift card

Creative Bloq

A digital photo frame with Alexa and Google assistants built in, plus award-winning Dolby Atmos sound.

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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.