Creative Boom

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We appraise the Welsh studio's latest short film and explain some of its background. It's quite incredible what you can create with free software these days. Case in point: Welsh CGI and animation studio Bomper Studio recently harnessed Blender and Unreal Engine to create a new short, Laundry Day. In case you didn't know, 3D graphics software Blender is an entirely free and open-source 3D creation suite.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 is coming to an end, so let’s take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. My Neon effect Photoshop tutorial from a couple of years ago has continued to dominate as my top piece of content, gaining another 500,000 views to increase its total view count to 2.6 million views since it was published.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CBD is a fast-emerging category, but what's the best way to market it? NotOnSunday's experience in branding Unspun offers a number of useful pointers. Many people are talking about CBD right now, but what exactly is it? Well, for the uninitiated, CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. However, unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid found in marijuana, CBD does not produce a psychoactive effect or a 'high' sensation.

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Booooooom

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It's that time of year again! We've gone through each and every photography feature we published this year to pull together our favourite images for our annual roundup: A Year in Photos. This year's collection features 75 photos by 75 photographers and represents a cross-section of our discoveries from the last twelve months.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How can you segue from the cosy cold of Christmas to the scorching sun of a summer holiday? Leo Burnett's latest ad for holiday brand TUI leads the way. When trying to convey a message in a matter of seconds, you want to keep things as simple as possible. But sometimes, things just aren't that simple. Take, for example, the fact that many people tend to book their holidays around Christmas time.

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Azure Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Across North America, office buildings are still sitting empty. Nearly four years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, central business districts remain shadows of their former vibrancy. From Chicago to Calgary, weekday office occupancy is still far below pre-pandemic levels, and vacancy rates remain chronically — perhaps permanently — elevated.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hiring a freelance designer could save your business a lot of time and money while providing access to in-demand skills.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 19, 2023

10. 3form’s 2023 Color Collection Nails Down Hard-to-Find Hues Inspired by the four seasons and the emotions they evoke, leading materials manufacturer 3form added 10 new pastel hues to its permanent color system. After laying out swatches of current colors in order to identify missing ones. The 3form design team noticed an opportunity to introduce soft, subtle versions of their saturated tones.

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The Dieline

DECEMBER 19, 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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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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We And The Color

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Unlocking the Creative Vault: Unveiling Pathways to Inspiration and Breaking Creative Barriers Diving into the realm of creativity is like embarking on a whimsical journey through the vast universe of ideas. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a designer, or any other creative professional, there are moments when the path seems obscured, when inspiration takes an impromptu vacation, leaving you stranded in the desert of creative blocks.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Evan Nesbit Pushes Paint in New Directions For a little saccharine eye candy take a look at artist Evan Nesbit’s textured paintings that beckon viewers for a visual taste. His unusual technique reinterprets the relationship between material and canvas while questioning what the “front” could be. Marbled and Bewildered was his third solo exhibition at Van Doren Waxter gallery and New Yorkers are hungry for more.

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The Die Line

DECEMBER 19, 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 19, 2023

House of Today , a Lebanon-based non-profit organization cultivating the local design scene, has unveiled its brightest initiative yet: The Candle Project , a unique collaboration between 10 Lebanese designers and 10 Lebanese artisans who worked hand-in-hand to create a collection of sculptural, design-forward candles. The artisans reside at the Centre Hospitalier Beit Chabeb Workshop, a hospital that puts on artisanal workshops for its disabled patients.

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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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Azure Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cardstock, balsa wood, foamcore, gingerbread. Each December, the architectural modelmaking palette expands to include a sweet new material rich in warm spices. And while gingerbread architecture may skew a lot more whimsical than your typical construction industry maquettes, the best seasonal structures of 2023 balance holiday magic with basic design principles.

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The Dieline

DECEMBER 19, 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 19, 2023

Guide to Legal Requirements for Website Designers Creating a website opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to reach new customers across the globe. However, building an online presence also comes with legal responsibilities. As a website designer , you ensure sites follow regulations and protect user rights. Neglecting these duties can result in fines, lawsuits, and damage to your clients and reputation.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Gesture is an excellent office chair, but in a competitive market, it just doesn't do enough to justify the retail price.

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Google Chrome’s built-in Chrome DevTools are a treasure trove for web developers. These tools enable you to modify web pages in real time, identify issues swiftly, and streamline the process of creating top-notch websites. Chrome DevTools are not just debugging tools; they’re a comprehensive suite of utilities designed to inspect website code, execute scripts, track network requests, and enhance your web application’s performance.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But it feels a little safe.

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Illustration Art

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Every time I visit Manhattan I make a beeline for the Society of Illustrators which, pound for pound, remains one of the most interesting galleries to visit in the city. Many pictures there are not to my taste, but I never fail to learn from and be inspired by their varied assortment of art on display. Here are some particularly excellent images I want to point out to the world: This huge, juicy watercolor by the talented Bill Joyce reminded me that I don't revisit his work nearly enough.

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The Die Line

DECEMBER 19, 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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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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We And The Color

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Unveiling TypoEdition’s Distinctive Resume and Cover Letter Template: Your Creative Edge in the Job Market When it comes to job hunting, first impressions wield incredible power. How you present yourself on paper can be the pivotal factor that sets you apart from the masses vying for the same opportunities. Enter TypoEdition ‘s latest marvel: a meticulously crafted resume and cover letter template designed using Adobe InDesign.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Navigating tax and payroll compliance in today’s dynamic business landscape, especially for organizations spanning multiple countries with diverse tax laws and legal frameworks, can be challenging. Thus, it is advisable for businesses to choose outsourcing to handle these responsibilities efficiently, leveraging expert skills and streamlined procedures. [ Hide ] Table Of Content Significance of Payroll Outsource Payroll Compliance Requirements in UAE Seek the Services of Payroll Outsource

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And no, it doesn't have a 5x telephoto lens.

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Abduzeedo

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Revolutionizing Branding: CLOWNS' Bold Visual Identity abduzeedo 1219—23 Explore how CLOWNS' branding and visual identity crafted by Junior Ferpazzi redefines the art of scenographic makeup studios with innovative design. Junior Ferpazzi's latest project, the branding and visual identity for CLOWNS, a scenographic makeup studio, challenges conventional design norms.

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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.

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