Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The creative industry will change beyond all recognition over the next few years. We explore why students at Arts University Bournemouth will be prepared for all that. Over the next few years, AI will likely change the creative industries beyond all recognition. No one exactly knows how yet because tech is evolving at such a terrifying rate. But in a world where you can already generate a beautiful illustration or a stunning 'photograph' from a simple text prompt, many existing jobs are almost c

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BP&O

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Deodorant isn’t traditionally a hotbed of innovation: for the most part, ‘women’s’ products don an unremarkable raft of white packaging (freshness!); blue, pragmatic type; and vague, rarely-kept promises about lasting for 72-hours. For the men, packs are sombre shades of black, dark blue, or grey (manly!) and just as drearily practical as the women’s.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How have the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes impacted visual creatives? Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. He's since worked on several global campaigns and for well-known international brands, including Disney+ and Apple TV+.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Form yields function in the Lehar and Namiti table series by Delhi-based design studio Vakr , positioning the new collections somewhere between structural art and home furnishings. The two share contour language derived from Hindi and Sanskrit words meaning wave and fusion, respectively. Inspired by the dynamics of structures under pressure, the furnitures’ solid elements – Lehar in concrete and Namiti of reclaimed wood – appear broken apart to reveal a rattan structure that holds them in visual

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Adidas has paired up two of Manchester's biggest icons with a new apparel collection for the Red Devils that takes its lead from the work of legendary art director and designer Peter Saville. Created in collaboration with sports branding agency Homeground , this new chapter of the Manchester United x Peter Saville collection builds on the first release dropped in April 2022.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the world of branding and marketing, consistency is key. A brand’s image, both visual and verbal, must remain constant across all platforms and materials to create a strong and memorable brand identity. This is where professionally designed brand guidelines templates come into play. One of the most significant advantages of pro brand guidelines templates is the assurance of consistency.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Custom Web Design: Crafting Unique Online Experiences The internet can seem like an endless sea of sameness at times. Generic templates abound, and it's easy for websites to blend in a homogeneous mush. But your business is unique. Your brand has a distinct identity. Your website should reflect that – not dissolve into the digital wallpaper. This is where custom web design comes in.

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Canny

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re looking for effective sweets branding, then you’ve come to the right place. Branding for this type of product needs to capture the attention of consumers and give them a reason to pick it up off a very crowded shelf. Just think of the sheer amount of sweets you find in shop aisles these days! There’s quite literally hundreds of sweets brands, all competing for the same customers.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A well-organized dishwashing station isn’t just a prerequisite for a high-functioning kitchen – it’s also a cornerstone of a harmonious domestic partnership. Often considered the heart and soul of any culinary space, the Dish Pit is a rite of passage for many in the food & beverage industry, and a perfect stage for studio WE ARE ONA’s latest immersive gastronomic collaborations with Crosby Studios.

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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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Colossal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

All images © Bunnie Reiss, shared with permission For Bunnie Reiss , the studio can take her anywhere. From her art-filled desert home near Joshua Tree, California, to walls in cities around the country, her surroundings transform into her canvas. “I want to be the sort of artist that gives people something to look at for free and make it accessible,” she tells Colossal.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Looking for a tech gift for someone who considers themselves first a design lover and technophile a close second? If so, check out our thoughtfully curated selection of tech gifts ranging from tried and true devices that anyone would appreciate all the way to some truly off-the-beaten-path devices sure to elicit a, “Wow, I didn’t even know this existed!

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The Dieline

OCTOBER 31, 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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It was while searching for a wall-mounted swing light imagined to bring some additional illumination to a perpetually shaded corner that we came upon the smile-inducing wiggly forms of the Louis Collection by Sara Schoenberger. We soon realized Schoenberger’s design looked familiar, eventually remembering the designer was amongst the WantedDesign Manhattan’s Launch Pad Participants a year ago, thrilled to discover the designer had evolved the idea into something even more swinging.

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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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The Die Line

OCTOBER 31, 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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

1. The Tilit x Omsom Limited-Edition Rowdy Chef Apron I love Omsom’s noodles and sauces, and this set that’s paired with a bright orange kitchen apron from Tilit is full of flavor. What’s included? Tilit makes super functional workwear for the kitchen, and the apron includes two sleeves for cooking chopsticks – one up top and one on the hip – for easy access.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce solution for WordPress. The free plugin boasts over five million installations. It’s versatile and can be used to sell both physical and virtual goods. The plugin follows the WordPress tradition of being extensible. It’s possible to change the look and functionality of the shopping cart. Plus, there’s a massive number of available extensions.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Brand Naming: How to Name a Brand What's in a name? A lot, actually. The right brand name can make your business stand out, connect with customers emotionally, and convey what you're all about. But choosing that perfect moniker is easier said than done. Too often, entrepreneurs treat naming their brand as an afterthought. They brainstorm a few options, pick the best one, and leave it at that.

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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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The Die Line

OCTOBER 31, 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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How to Craft a Digital Brand Strategy That Connects In the crowded and noisy online world, standing out with a digital brand strategy is more complicated than ever. Yet, it's essential to thrive. As Seth Godin famously said, “Don't find customers for your products; find products for your customers.” This remains true even as marketing channels and strategies have radically shifted.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The show, also Jullien’s first in Australia, draws from the artist’s own fascination with the ocean as a child and now a father.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Twinmotion 2023.2 now has Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Adobe Substance 3D support - what's not love?

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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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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The 2023 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards, hosted by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), have announced their winners, highlighting remarkable talent and commitment to encapsulating the beauty of nature. Spanish photographer Javier Aznar González de Rueda stood out this year with his compelling visual narrative. His award-winning photograph, ‘Maternal Care,’ provides an intimate look at nature, depicting a mother stink bug caring for her offspring.

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Design Everywhere

OCTOBER 31, 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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 31, 2023

(And I don't even know the plot.

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Design Everywhere

OCTOBER 31, 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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