Mon.Dec 18, 2023

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Anak's visual identity for coffee brand Bettr is purposely flawed, and all the better for it

Creative Boom

Branding needn't be about conveying a sense of innate perfection. People prefer flawed reality to corporate blandness, and here's a great example of how to design for that level of authenticity. Bettr isn't just any old coffee brand. Founded in 2011 and based in Singapore, it's Southeast Asia's first certified B Corporation and is committed to bettering our planet through providing holistic vocational programs to educate and empower marginalised communities.

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101+ Photo Film PNG Frames, Borders and Textures

Spoon Graphics

Access All Areas members have a huge collection of PNG photo film graphics to download this week, courtesy of Sickboat. These scanned images of real 35mm and 120mm analogue film allow you to achieve authentic looking film effects in your graphic design and video projects. Simply drag and drop to add layers of borders, overlays and textures and create a unique appearance every time.

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Charming Niceshit and Lobulo film celebrates the unsung heroes of Christmas

Creative Boom

Animation studio Niceshit and craftsman Lobulo have released their fun festive film titled A Holiday Dream, which reminds people to be grateful for the unsung heroes that make Christmas possible. Christmas is once again hurtling towards us at a fantastic speed. And while there's still so much to do in the run-up to the big day, that doesn't mean we should overlook the unsung heroes that make Christmas possible.

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20 Christmas Gift Ideas For The Geeky Gal

HONGKIAT

Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the geeky girl in your life? Whether she’s your girlfriend, wife, best friend, mom, or sister, our curated list of over 20 Christmas gift ideas is here to save the day. From quirky gadgets to sci-fi collectibles, we’ve compiled a range of unique and thoughtful presents that will delight any geeky gal.

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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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Top 10 PlasticFree Packaging Innovations of 2023

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 15 Most Iconic Sports Team Logos in the World

Inkbot Design

The 15 Most Iconic Sports Team Logos in the World Sports team logos are visual emblems that instantly evoke the spirit, history, and identity of the club they represent. The most iconic sports team logos have stood the test of time – surviving jersey and colour scheme changes while continuing to inspire passionate fandom for generations. This article will explore some of the most famous and influential sports team logos from leagues worldwide.

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Minimalist + Monochrome: Favorites From Art Basel 2023

Design Milk

Extraordinary Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Jesse Wine Exploring the relationship between the physical and physiological, Jesse Wine often experiments with anthropomorphic forms in his work. Crafted from a multitude of materials including ceramic and steel, this piece also exhibits an oxidized copper finish with limbs emerging from a chunky bed-like structure, transitioning from a static to kinetic force.

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Atipus's Visionary Design for Terravinyada Wine Project Harmonizes Tradition and Modernity

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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Top 10 Technology Posts of 2023

Design Milk

2023’s intersection of design and technology continued to include several popular categories of years prior, including decor-friendly home theater devices, stylish coffee appliances, and tastefully modern keyboards. But our most popular technology posts reveal what we believe is the growing desire for unbridled adventure heading into the new year, one unplugged from work, but plugged into the amenities of an electrified life.

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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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Adobe won't buy Figma after all

Creative Bloq

Creatives react as the controversial merger is called off.

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15 Cool Power Banks to Buy (2024)

HONGKIAT

Ever found yourself with a dying phone battery and no outlet in sight? It’s a common dilemma, but fear not – we’ve got you covered with our latest post. Say goodbye to boring, plain battery packs. Our handpicked selection showcases the most unique and stylish power banks on the market Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a fashion-forward individual, or someone who loves gadgets with a twist, these power banks are not just about charging your devices – they’re about making a statement.

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Cinema 4D: everything you need to know

Creative Bloq

Getting started in Cinema 4D, the 3D modelling, animation and simulation software, can feel daunting. Our pro 3D artist breaks down what C4D can do.

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2023 Design of the Year: McDonald’s France Introduces Reusable Tableware (Against Its Will)

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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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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Gravita Font Family by TipoType

We And The Color

In the bustling cosmos of typography, where fonts jostle for attention like stars in a galactic showdown, emerges a font that doesn’t just shine—it gravitates. Yes, folks, buckle up as we delve into the cosmic marvel that is the Gravita font family by TipoType. Gravita isn’t just your run-of-the-mill font. Oh no, it’s a symphony of solidity and finesse, a harmonious blend of classic proportions and the razor-sharp precision of modern design.

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Collective UI, why designers quit, responsive Figma variables, 2023 fonts

UX Collective

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. Spotify’s recent layoff of 1,500 employees, despite positive earnings, signals a shift in how we view roles like UX Research in the tech industry. What are the implications for professionals in non-business crucial roles like ours? What Spotify’s latest layoff means for UX Research → By Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun Editor picks An exploration in collective interfaces → From personal computing to computing environments.

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20+ Tips for Instagram Growth & Followers

Inkbot Design

20+ Tips for Instagram Growth & Followers Instagram has become one of the top social media platforms, with over 2 billion monthly active users. With its focus on visual content , it is hugely popular for sharing photos and videos. Whether you want to grow a personal account to boost your influence or grow a business account to increase brand awareness and sales, gaining more Instagram followers is vital.

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A nice gesture for XR

UX Collective

Using the human attention system to design, measure, and compare hand gestures for XR experiences. What is a Good Hand Gesture in an XR Experience? And how to measure its success? As hand recognition has become more accurate, faster, and fairly reliable, Gestures are becoming the primary input in XR headsets. Still, designing a gesture with unclear principles and lacking evaluation methods can be tricky.

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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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Review of the Year 2023: Top 25 Graphic Design

Its Nice That

Peachy book covers, surprising social media logos, and rebrands driven by Post-it notes, here’s to the graphic design stories that struck a chord this year.

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Disney's original Mickey to become royalty free in 2024

Creative Bloq

(Just mind the multiple caveats.

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25+ Best Free Serif Fonts for Creatives

SpeckyBoy

Serif fonts, those elegant and timeless typefaces, are the unsung heroes of the design world. They are like that dependable, creative friend who always makes an appearance at the right moment to add a touch of sophistication and readability to any design project. Serif fonts have a rich history and have been around since the days of printing presses.

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Review of the Year 2023: Top 25 Photography

Its Nice That

This year’s top articles take us across the world in projects that immerse us in different ways of life, from the Caribbean to East Asia and New Hampshire. And, there is also a yearning to dive deeper into family and the human form.

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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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Lost Art of the Streets: Rediscovering 1980s London Graffiti through Peter Marshall’s Lens

Design You Trust

The 1980s London graffiti scene, not as organized or acclaimed as Banksy’s work, was largely a transient art form. Much of it, inspired by New York City street art, was erased or lost during urban development. Photographer Peter Marshall captured this era, offering a rare glimpse into the graffiti culture of that time through his photos. More: Flickr h/t: flashbak Angel Alley, nestled between two shops on Whitechapel High Street, is home to Freedom Bookshop, a historic anarchist publisher

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McDonald's turns its paper bag into a tribute to Norwegian architecture

Creative Boom

Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the best. And this paper bag design for McDonald's in Norway, created by Makerie Studio , hits all the right notes. These day, it seems like we can barely look at the internet, whether we're using our phone, laptop or tablet, without being assaulted with flashy, irritating ads. (This website is, of course, a marked exception.

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Review of the Year 2023: Top 25 Illustration

Its Nice That

From illustrations featuring plants to pets, and big characters in art and entertainment, here are the illustration articles that captured our audience in 2023.

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Palone Ziarno Coffee Roastery: Brand & Packaging Design by Foxtrot Design Studio

We And The Color

Crafting Authenticity: Foxtrot Design Studio’s Artistry in Palone Ziarno Coffee Roastery’s Branding Foxtrot Design Studio ‘s canvas expanded when they embarked on the journey to craft the visual identity for Palone Ziarno Coffee Roastery. A small, family-run haven of coffee craftsmanship, Palone Ziarno prides itself on the authenticity of its craft-roasted beans sourced from the continents where coffee thrives, unadulterated by any chemical enhancers.

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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.