Creative Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

Illustrator David R. Flores – AKA Sic Monkie – is drawn to the simple moments in life, from eating frozen yoghurt to waiting in line for a rollercoaster. We caught up with him to discover why he finds the mundane exciting and understand why he uses an online persona. David R. Flores has been drawing since he could pick up and read a comic book. Inspired by the likes of John Romita Sr, John Buscema, Neal Adams, Frank Miller, and John Byrne, it wasn't long until he became obsessed with superheroes

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Design Milk

AUGUST 1, 2023

Interior and product designer Leah Ring of Another Human is back with another colorful, jaw-dropping project showcasing her vibrant design aesthetic. After years of admiring Yucca Valley’s beauty, Ring decided to embark on a design adventure in 2021, purchasing a property that would serve as both a second home and a canvas for her extreme creative ideas.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here Design has reimagined the identity of a 400-year-old English country garden, bringing it into the 21st century to reflect its progressive vision for growth. Taking inspiration from Borde Hill itself, the logo mimics the form of leaves and stems. The family-run English country garden Borde Hill has seen its fair share of history over the last 400 years.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 1, 2023

Business cards serve as a powerful and indispensable tool in the business world, playing a crucial role in enhancing a brand’s recognition and credibility. These small, unassuming pieces of paper carry significant value by consolidating essential business information into a convenient format. In a world dominated by digital interactions, the enduring presence of physical business cards continues to make a lasting impression on potential clients and partners.

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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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Creative Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

Japanese illustrator Shotaro Kitada uses humble rolls of copy paper to create three-dimensional handmade sculptures that inhabit their own peculiar reality. We caught up with him to learn more about his uncanny artworks and animations. Having studied graphics at university, Shotaro Kitada started his artistic career in 2018 as an illustrator. His client projects typically saw him working on magazines, adverts and apparel, but it wasn't long until he transitioned into making three-dimensional obj

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

Is it time to free yourself from social media? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Social media has been going through something of a revival of late, but not all of us are happy with the change. To some, what once felt like thriving and supportive communities now feel like another chore. So if you've found yourself increasingly offline, is now the moment to pull the plug?

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The Dieline

AUGUST 1, 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

AUGUST 1, 2023

Design studio Kapitza , founded by sisters Petra and Nicole, wants “to color the world with positive and uplifting works of art, as we believe that color has the power to make us feel better in ourselves and our communities.” We completely agree! Located in East London, the duo collaborates with brands and institutions to create everything from large murals to pop-up events to products and more – you can check out some of their projects below!

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Golden Text Effect in Figma - FREE abduzeedo 0801—23 A few weeks back, we embarked on an exciting journey together, exploring the realm of golden text effects in Photoshop. Using layer styles, we converted everyday text into a lustrous gold that truly caught the eye. The process was simple yet rewarding, kind of like discovering a hidden gem in the vast mine of digital design.

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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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Design Everywhere

AUGUST 1, 2023

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 1, 2023

Applying for your dream job has never been easier: thanks to this handpicked selection of the very best Resume/CV templates for your favorite Adobe software. Crafting a standout resume/CV is essential in today’s competitive job market, and using a professionally designed template can make all the difference. In this review, we’ll explore the top 10 best resume/CV templates tailored for Adobe InDesign , Illustrator , and Photoshop users.

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Azure Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

The vast majority of industrial architecture can best be described as utilitarian. Designed primarily for efficiency, it gets the job done. But in recent years, architects the world over have recognized that, as workplaces in their own right (which have also seen their share of transformation), factories can and should be spaces that uplift — and serve a purpose beyond production.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 1, 2023

Maggie Chiang is a Taiwanese American born and raised in Sunny Los Angeles. After graduating from ArtCenter College of Design in 2016, Maggie has worked for over 6 years as a designer and illustrator in a variety of fields ranging from editorial to motion graphics.

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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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UX Collective

AUGUST 1, 2023

Small is the new big in social. A warning for pedestrian bridges and online communities alike. Photo: author Despite the growing backlash against traditional social media, there’s still a strong desire for connection and community online. While the launch of Threads has gotten a lot of attention in recent weeks, there’s been a broader trend of moving away from large social networks and towards smaller, more private communities over the past several years.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 1, 2023

Petra Marita Leifsdóttir is a professional photographer based in Iceland, celebrated for her recent series, “Icelandic Horse” This collection merges her passions for the uniquely resilient Icelandic horse breed and the mesmerizing Icelandic nature. With a background filled with painting, drawing, and horse interaction, she took up photography, leading to a profound connection between her photographic craft and her life-long equine companions.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 1, 2023

Peridot: A Multifaceted Gem in the World of Typography. Peridot, designed by the talented duo Pria Ravichandran and Kostas Bartsokas, and published through Foundry5 , is a true gem among sans-serif type systems. With its impressive range of features and unparalleled versatility, Peridot stands out as a high-quality 10-weight superfamily that caters to the needs of discerning designers across various typographic projects.

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Martesana pastry shop branding & packaging design abduzeedo 0801—23 Renowned Milanese pastry shop, Martesana, recently partnered with Drogheria to breathe fresh life into its brand while preserving its time-honored legacy. A household name since 1966, Martesana's new branding and visual aesthetic is a nod to the 20th-century corner shops, charmingly reimagined for the contemporary audience.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 1, 2023

Herschel Shapiro’s artworks reflect the harmonious marriage of digital precision and natural beauty, achieved via 3D printing. He creates visually and conceptually rich sculptures, inspired by the complex forms found in nature, and challenges perceptions of form and texture. The influence of geometric paper sculptors like Matt Shlian and Anna Kruhelska is evident in his work, which combines geometric shapes, organic forms, and vibrant gradients.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 1, 2023

“Designing a typeface is really just a scavenger hunt for problems, especially if you’re trying to realise something a bit unconventional.

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The Dieline

AUGUST 1, 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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The Die Line

AUGUST 1, 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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The Dieline

AUGUST 1, 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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The Die Line

AUGUST 1, 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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Graphis

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the expansive world of photography, Stewart Cohen stands out as a maestro whose lens finds beauty. The post Stewart Cohen’s Serendipitous Island Encounter appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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The Die Line

AUGUST 1, 2023

Monumento dives into how they created the branding for upstart cracker company Gourmais, with its gorgeous wordmark, inviting color palette, and homey illustrations.

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