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Lihui Liang's transformative paintings reimagine her portrait subjects as animals

Creative Boom

Animal Religion collage The Chinese artist has been drawing out people's inner animals and turning them into incredible art. We talk to her about her process and inspiration for this unique series. It's a fun dinner party game: asking each other, "If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?" So we were intrigued to see how Chinese artist Lihui Liang has been putting this concept into practice with her latest project, Animal Religion.

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Bias in AI is a mirror of our culture

UX Collective

Supercharging already unequal and discriminatory systems through AI. Artwork by Isabel Chiara. Source: Giphy Today, humans interact much more with AI models rather than other humans. Whether for entertainment on Youtube and Netflix, inspiration on Instagram and TikTok or for finding a partner on Tinder and Hinge, an AI model decides which humans and content we should interact with.

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Non-alcoholic beer Heaps Normal pokes fun at 1980s ads for Dry July

Creative Boom

With the booze-free drinks market booming, how do you get cut through? This Australian brand shows the way. Right now, the market for non-alcoholic drinks is having a moment. Revenue from alcohol-free beers, spirits, wines and the like is expected to reach US$1.45tn this year, and the market is expected to grow annually by 4.56%. And that's not surprising.

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Retro Revival: The Art Deco-Inspired Illustrations of Anta Alek

Design You Trust

Anta Alek is a Berlin-based vector artist renowned for her exceptional Art Deco-inspired illustrations that perfectly capture the retro aesthetic of vintage posters. Drawing on classic illustration techniques, her designs are intricate and delicate, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Anta has an impressive portfolio of clients including big brands such as Coca-Cola, Philips, Panasonic, Toyota, Baileys, Singapore Airlines, and Playboy.

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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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How to use Procreate to paint a female sci-fi character

Creative Bloq

In this Procreate tutorial, Audra Auclair shows how to tap into music to inspire a cyborg femme concept.

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How to create a moving style zoom effect in photoshop

Creative Nerds

This is a brief Photoshop tutorial that is easy to follow, even for beginners. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to create a zoom effect that will make it look like the main object is moving. We will also provide you with a video screencast to help you understand […] The post How to create a moving style zoom effect in photoshop first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Vajza N'kuti #graphic

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How to use a planner for organization and spontaneity

Moo

In the busy world of running your own video production business, no two days look the same. And for Janice at Big Dog Little Bed Productions, balancing client meetings, shoots and editing comes with its challenges. In this video, we were granted a window into her world to discover how she stays organized. We also discussed the role of online and offline planning tools, and how both work in tandem to help her keep on top of things.

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Boss & Knight branding #branding #visual identity #graphic design #design

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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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This Lego Cyberpunk City Called New Hashima Is Incredible!

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A week ago, members of RebelLUG and many other LEGO fans had gathered in Schaumburg, a suburb of Chicago for the largest gathering of LEGO enthusiasts worldwide, Brickworld Chicago. More: Instagram Amidst the vast ocean of creations on display, the ambitious New Hashima Project had proudly stood tall, showcasing the efforts of people from around the world who had come together to achieve this massive and long-awaited triumph for the hobby.

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Jonathan Zawada | PICDIT

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The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode

UX Collective

A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release at the Config23 Conference. Read to the end to see the other side. The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode: A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release in the Config23 Conference Speak To Me Designers are on a perpetual quest to find meaning in the objects of their lives.

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Donhkoland / Sky #digital

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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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Earliest Man-Made Mirrors Discovered in Modern-Day Turkey, Estimated 8000 Years Old

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Initially, people used pools of water to observe their reflections and viewed it as a magical experience. The first man-made mirrors were created from polished stones like black volcanic glass obsidian, and examples of such mirrors were discovered in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), dating back to approximately 6000 BC. Prior to the development of glass mirrors, ancient Egyptians crafted metal mirrors using materials such as copper, bronze, silver, and tin.

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but does it float #hair #painting #art

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Sigvard Berggren’s ‘Future’: A Unique Blend of Art and Engineering in the Form of a Fast-Moving Car

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Sigvard Berggren, a Swedish carrot juice manufacturer who lived from 1923 to 2009, created his own version of the future in the form of a car. He dubbed it “Future” and it resembled a plane without wings. h/t: vintag.es To achieve a speed of over 140 mph, he placed a Ford V8 engine in a ’38 Dodge chassis and planned to include a 200-hp mill in the back.

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Old ways won't open new doors - Author unknown #door #lettering #typography

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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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Mònica Losada

Communication Arts

With a passion for experimentation, this Barcelona-based designer explores the boundaries of physical design.

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viennese housing culture - a phenomenon on the Behance Network #publication #clean #culture #european #vienesse #paper #magazine #housing

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What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

SpeckyBoy

The term “accessibility” brings a few related concepts to mind. Design-related features like color contrast and legibility are prime examples. And we can’t forget about adding ALT attributes to images. These items ensure that users can access a website. But that’s only half of the battle. Our content also has to be easy to understand.

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Tradiio Badge study #icon #logo #badge

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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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12 Best Canva Alternatives in 2023 (Free and Paid Software)

Just Creative

Canva is one of the best and most widely used photo editing programs because of its array of powerful and simple tools (see our top Canva templates here). However, there is nothing wrong with exploring alternatives from time to time. In fact, every business should re-evaluate its current setup to ensure that it is operating efficiently. You might be pleasantly surprised to find a tool with even more features and possibly at a lower price.