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Frightfully free fonts: 6 Google fonts for Halloween designs

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Seeking spooky typography but don't want to pay for it? These brilliant horror fonts aren't just high quality; they're free for both personal and commercial use. It's Halloween season, and whether you're working on a big commercial project or just a poster for a local event, you want your design to convey a sense of suspense, fear, unease or outright horror.

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15+ Creative Brochure Templates That Will Make a Lasting Impression

Graphic Design Junction

Creative brochure templates are used for various needs: Whether it’s for a corporate annual report , a fashion portfolio, or showcasing your personal photography, these professional brochure templates have you covered. With these templates, you can create more than just an annual report; they make it simple to present your business, corporate identity, public relations, or financial company in a modern and clean design.

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New Manchester art trail features sculptures that promote mental health and well-being

Creative Boom

Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We Are Willow has worked with global art producer Wild in Art to create Six Places In A Different Light, a striking art trail located in Greater Manchester that aims to promote mental health and well-being. Announced to coincide with Mental Health Day – the international day for mental health education – the trail will run from 30 October until 11 December 2011.

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Mastering the Gutenberg Editor: A Comprehensive Guide

Inkbot Design

Mastering the Gutenberg Editor: A Comprehensive Guide The Gutenberg is the most critical skill to master for a WordPress creator in the digital content world. It is an innovative editor adorned with an intuitive interface and used to reshape the content creation experience. The Gutenberg editor is named after the printing press inventor who introduced a revolutionary approach to creating content.

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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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'A Good Way to Bank': Nationwide reveals its biggest rebrand in 30 years

Creative Boom

Nationwide has today unveiled its most significant rebrand in over three decades. The work by London studio New Commercial Arts is part of a drive to modernise the building society as well as hit home it being member-owned rather than owned by shareholders. The modernised rebrand, its biggest since 1987, is set to be rolled out across Nationwide's network of 605 branches and reinforces its promise to keep all of its hubs open to the public in an era when other banks are closing their doors.

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Sarah Mafféïs illuminates everyday moments through texture, tone and craft

Creative Boom

Hailing from France, Sarah Mafféïs ' journey into the realm of creativity is as diverse and rich as the subjects she portrays. It all started with a background in industrial design, a field that nurtured her affinity for shapes, structures and aesthetic balance. However, her passion for illustration never waned. Five years ago, Sarah made the move to Luxembourg to work as a furniture designer, all the while nurturing her love for drawing on the side.

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Coca-Cola Announces 'Spiced' Version Of Signature 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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The Eden Project's first rebrand is a force of positivity fighting against the climate crisis

Creative Boom

The Eden Project has been given its first rebrand in its 22-year history courtesy of SomeOne. Inspired by natural forms and with a focus on positivity, the new identity aims to tackle the planetary emergency with a proactive voice. Since opening in 2001, the Eden Project has quickly become one of Cornwall's most popular tourist attractions. Its futuristic biomes attract visitors from far and wide to marvel at its diverse selection of plant life, but with the climate crisis constantly escalating,

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Altura Design Crafts Luxurious New Packaging For Frango Chocolate

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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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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Stillmade Debuts the Collaborative Series With Four Artists + Designers

Design Milk

Some of our favorite collections are of the collaborative sort, and we have a great one to share today – Stillmade’s Collaborative Series. The Brooklyn-based manufacturer and designer has been a leader in the American furniture manufacturing industry for the past decade. Along the way they’ve consistently provided small, emerging designers access to production that’s generally reserved for big brand names and large manufacturers.

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How to Make TikTok Ads

Noupe

In today’s fast-paced digital world, TikTok has emerged as a powerhouse in the realm of social media marketing. With its rapidly growing user base and engaging content, TikTok offers a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services through TikTok ads. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to create outstanding TikTok ads that captivate your audience and boost your brand’s visibility.

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Tahnee Lonsdale: Weaving the Celestial and the Personal

We And The Color

Tahnee Lonsdale , hailing from the picturesque county of Sussex, England, is an artist whose creations possess a metaphysical prowess that transports viewers into a realm of celestial wonder. Through the medium of oil paint, she weaves a rich tapestry of ethereal figures that seem to transcend mere artistry, imbuing a sense of meditative introspection upon the observer.

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Spectacular Winning Photos Of The Epson International Pano Awards 2023

Design You Trust

The 14th edition of the Epson International Pano Awards has unveiled its champions, with Spanish photographer José D. Riquelme earning the top spot. This competition, dedicated to celebrating the finest panoramic photography from around the world, is recognized as the foremost global platform for panoramic imagery. Hailing from Murcia, Spain, Riquelme is a passionate landscape and night photographer.

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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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Brands made of matter, matter

Moo

We recently spoke to Andy Whitlock – Founder of ‘ The Human Half ’ – a strategic brand consultancy. At MOO , we really value people who are good at what they do. As an expert in his field, Andy has kindly shared some of his 20 years of expertise with our community (that’s you guys). Read on for Andy’s take on the importance of physical, memorable, and sometimes sniffable brand experiences.

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The negative impact of persuasive design

UX Collective

Why the discussion around the detrimental impact on the user and the environment is non-existent. E-commerce websites use messages like “Only one left in stock, hurry!” and other persuasive design techniques for one sole purpose: to get the user to buy more. While there have been many articles written about how these techniques serve the business (aka more sales), the discussion around the detrimental impact on the user and the environment is non-existent.

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PPC Advertising: Boost Your Business with Pay-Per-Click Marketing

Inkbot Design

PPC Advertising: Boost Your Business with Pay-Per-Click Marketing If you're in the business of online advertising , chances are good that you've heard of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. This digital marketing model lets advertisers pay a fee each time their ads get clicked. It's a way of purchasing visits to your site rather than attempting to “earn” those visits organically.

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Looks like even Disney is using AI art now

Creative Bloq

The new Loki Season 2 poster is causing controversy.

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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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Zoey Kim personifies cats in her blurred and vivid illustrations

Its Nice That

The Dubai-based creative is all about fun in her illustration practice, where she simplifies objects and figures in her surroundings.

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I've stood on an Unreal Engine Volume film set, and it's impressive

Creative Bloq

Unreal Engine is powering films, is it time you learned how?

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Why designers need thick skin and good communication skills

UX Collective

The key to handling criticism from and maintaining your sanity Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Tubi's Winnie the Pooh animation is both terrifying and hilarious

Creative Bloq

(But mostly terrifying.

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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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Revitalizing Branding and Packaging Design: Little Spoon's Collaboration with SMAKK

Abduzeedo

Revitalizing Branding and Packaging Design: Little Spoon's Collaboration with SMAKK abduzeedo 1009—23 Dive into Little Spoon's fresh branding and packaging design, as they team up with SMAKK for a modern take on kids' food for the 4-7 age range. Little Spoon, a leader in the direct-to-consumer kids' food industry, has set out on a transformative venture.

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The Rise of the Refill: How to Do Refillable Packaging the Right Way

The Dieline

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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A Seamless Transition: How&How's Branding Approach for Hometree

Abduzeedo

A Seamless Transition: How&How's Branding Approach for Hometree abduzeedo 1009—23 In today's world where 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions emanate from heating, there is an undeniable urgency to transition towards greener home heating methods. For most homeowners, the complexity of this shift, coupled with concerns about cost and efficiency, often hampers progress.

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'The Polite Tourist Bouncer' is the star of a new campaign to promote a stopover in Iceland

Creative Boom

To promote the benefits of a stopover in Iceland, a new social campaign for Icelandair by Kubbco and Hvíta Húsið introduces 'The Polite Tourist Bouncer' whose sole job is to ensure travellers don't miss their connecting flight. Rolled out on YouTube and across social media, the campaign highlights the benefits of Icelandair 's classic stopover offering, where customers can book a stopover in Iceland between European and North American destinations.

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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.