Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hamish Smyth discusses the making of the book Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns and why it's a must-read for designers in 2023. If you haven't heard of Standards Manual , the Brooklyn-based, independent publishing imprint founded by designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth in 2014, it's about time you did. They've developed a strong reputation in the creative world for archiving, preserving and publishing design history collections, such as artefacts related to the New York Subway, a

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I Love Typography

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Read the book, Typographic Firsts It’s that time of year again. Join us as we look back at some of our favorite new fonts released on ILT in 2023. The post ILT’s Favorite Fonts of 2023 appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We speak to the Washington, D.C.-based designer about how he created a cohesive visual identity for a new seasonal flea market. Traditionally, city centre markets didn't really need much in the way of branding other than maybe a sign at the entrance. That's largely because they'd been in the same place for decades, so most people already knew about them.

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BP&O

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Wholesome is a new breed of supermarket that doesn’t fill a gap in a market so much as it positions itself at a nexus of multiple intersecting demands. The pursuit of ethical grocery and household shopping has, for decades, been both deeply commendable and exasperatingly time-consuming, expensive and convoluted. One supermarket will stock Fairtrade products but have a scant gluten-free The post Wholesome by Universal Favourite appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s never a bad time to give yourself or your web designer friends a treat! If you’ve ever wondered what to get that could impress that designer friend, then this showcase of 30 cool gifts for web designers might give you an idea or two. Here, you will find awesome old-school paper notepads, luxury wireless speakers, colorful cup stands, useful wire organizers , educational games for a big company that feature typography and color palette, and many more!

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The Dieline

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How to Design a Flyer from Scratch So, you've been tasked with designing a flyer to promote an upcoming event, sale, or offering. Where do you start? Crafting an engaging, informative flyer that grabs attention and drives action can seem daunting, but it's very doable with some strategic planning and design know-how. This comprehensive guide will walk you step-by-step through the entire flyer design process.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The digital art trends for 2024 include AI trends, new tech and more, as predicted by leading industry creatives. Here’s how we think things will shake out in 2024.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As another year comes to a close, those of us in the design world know it means one thing – the big announcement from Pantone ! The global color authority just announced the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 and it’s… PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz , a warm and welcoming, velvety shade that hovers between pink and orange. With so many living through times of turmoil, the need for care, empathy, and community grows stronger, as does Pantone’s hope for more peaceful times.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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The Dieline

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Design Milk

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One&Only Mandarina is an ultra-luxury beachfront resort sanctuary located in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit coastline, designed by Studio Rick Joy. Rare is the combination of an exceptionally well-designed property matched by breathtaking surrounding vistas in equal measure. Much of this integration was by design, with the resort working alongside botany experts in preserving the natural habitat.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Carla van de Puttelaar for Iris van Herpen, various collections (2020). All images courtesy of Musée des Arts Décoratifs, shared with permission Water, skeletons, and the origins of life usher in a major retrospective of the exquisite, otherworldly garments of Iris van Herpen ( previously ). On view now at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs , Sculpting the Senses is a celebration of the Dutch designer’s groundbreaking contributions to fashion, particularly her collaborative sensibilities and

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The hand-turned, hand-painted Ikiperu collection fuses Etruscan vase-making with contemporary design in homage to the artistic tradition of Umbria. The first work by Norwegian designer Kristine Five Melvær for Poltrona Frau , the ceramics collection unites history, traditional craftsmanship, and modern aesthetics that reference Picenian culture through color and shape.

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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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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Oh, revisions. Every designer encounters them, and I believe no one really enjoys them. Almost every designer’s blog I’ve read shares the same sentiment. You invest hours or even days perfecting a design, only to have it upended. Sometimes, someone at the client’s end, maybe a relative or a colleague who doesn’t know much about design, shares their opinion.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Saba’s product catalogue just got a new cozy addition. Designed by Nicola Pavan for the Italian furniture brand, the Metis sofa system is the ultimate solution for flexible seating design that remains elegant, luxurious, and comfortable. Its name is derived from the Greek word “Mètis” which refers to a practical intelligence, one that solves everyday problems with ingenuity and out-of-the-box thinking.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Art has a remarkable ability to transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and inspire creativity. In the heart of Amarillo, Texas, a vibrant and mesmerizing mural titled “Daydreaming” has captivated the attention of passersby, inviting them into a realm of imagination and creativity. Created by the talented artist Ricardo Gonzalez for the Hoodoo Mural Festival, this 78ft x 24ft masterpiece stands as a testament to the power of art in public spaces.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It's delightfully modern and stylishly classic.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Glenn Brown, “When We Return You Won’t Recognise Us.” Image © Glenn Brown. All images courtesy of Monacelli, shared with permission Next year marks the 100th anniversary of surrealism, an enduring movement the poet André Breton sparked in 1924. Countless artists across disciplines have been inspired by the uncanny, unconscious, and fantatstic, a few of which are celebrated in a forthcoming book written by Robert Zeller.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It's Timothée Chalamet's body – but whose are the legs?

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Photoshop 113

The Dieline

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Packaging Design Inspiration 68

Noupe

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Audience and brand loyalty are invaluable in today’s competitive business landscape. Your business’s reputation and profitability are at the mercy of your customer relationships. So, you’re smart to constantly seek ways to deepen customer connections. Employee-generated content (EGC) can be a game-changer in this regard. EGC is any content crafted by employees and shared on their social media pages and other digital platforms about their work experiences and expertise.

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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.

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The Dieline

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Packaging Design Inspiration 63

The Die Line

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Packaging Design Inspiration 58

Designspiration

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Saved by Brian Danaher (@madeforending).

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Since 2015, American designer and illustrator Tad Carpenter has taken time every Sunday to create artwork based on the sun. Now, he's taken his passion project to the next level with a limited edition run of vinyl sun statues to brighten up people's lives. For Tad Carpenter, the sun is something of a personal logo. We've previously seen how he's made a book out of his sun-related artworks , but to round off 2023, he's made the leap from paper to vinyl by creating a series of gorgeous statuettes.

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