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UAL student Shihui Li highlights animal extinction through sugar-spun folk art

Creative Boom

When themes of social justice are built into the curriculum, they become embedded into the wider picture, helping us to both imagine and realise more just, sustainable futures. Interaction Design student Shihui Li found a beautiful, original way to highlight the decline in biodiversity for her final year project at UAL. One of the best things about the design industry is that, in our experience, it genuinely welcomes all kinds of people.

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Buitenverblijf Nest: A Modern Cabin Escape Among the Treetops

Design Milk

Tucked away in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in the Netherlands lies a unique haven – Buitenplaats Koningsweg – for artists and visitors alike. The former barracks site has been transformed into a vibrant community where dozens of creatives live and work. Now, as part of an innovative project by the municipality of Arnhem, a series of 11 “follies” have emerged within the woods, offering an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the forest.

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SomeOne's new identity for Inntravel urges travellers to swap wheels for walking boots

Creative Boom

Self-guided tour operator Inntravel's new identity by SomeOne features a suite of fingerpost sign-inspired graphics and hand-drawn illustrations, helping to convince new hikers that it can show them the way. When visiting a place for the first time – whether it's an idyllic coast in Britain or a hilly landscape in Italy – do you really get the best view from a taxi or bus window?

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Vintage Branding: Reviving the Classics for Modern Marketing

Inkbot Design

Vintage Branding: Reviving the Classics for Modern Marketing In the fast-paced marketing world, where trends come and go faster than you can say “influencer campaign,” there's one approach that never seems to go out of style: vintage branding. Yep, that's right – those deliciously retro logos , packaging designs, and advertising styles from decades past are making a serious comeback.

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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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Jen Yoon's AR illustrations adapt The Yellow Wallpaper for a modern audience

Creative Boom

New York-based artist Jen Yoon has adapted Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper for a modern audience in her series of AR illustrations brought to life with Adobe Aero. First written in 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story The Yellow Wallpaper is a tale of psychological horror that charts a woman's descent into madness due to patriarchal oppression.

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The Centuries Old Art of Origami Inspired This Bluetooth Mouse Design

Design Milk

If the pleat-loving fashion designer Issey Miyake was given the task to craft a fashionable wireless Bluetooth mouse intended for travel – lightweight yet durable, sleek yet stylish, rechargeable with a long lasting battery – we like to imagine the late fashion icon might have conceived a device similar to the myAir.0 The Foldable Bluetooth Computer Mouse.

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The best upcoming VFX films of 2024

Creative Bloq

A host of VFX films are coming out in 2024 that promise to be visually impressive, including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Deadpool & Wolverine and Wicked. Check out our handy list of the biggest films and put some dates in your diary.

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Brand and Web Design Mastery in SWITCH's Latest Project

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Brand and Web Design Mastery in SWITCH's Latest Project abduzeedo 0318—24 Discover how SWITCH's brand and web design innovates urban mobility with AI, featuring sleek, contemporary aesthetics and a focus on geometric precision. In the bustling field of urban mobility, SWITCH has emerged as a beacon of innovation, thanks to its groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence to streamline city movement.

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These Funky Water-Free Shampoo Bars Are a Step Up from Bottled Shampoo

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 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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Elaborate Fragments of Line and Color Transform into Bodies and Landscapes in Lui Ferreyra’s Vibrant Compositions

Colossal

“Axis Mundi 3,” oil on linen, 72 x 48 inches. All images © Lui Ferreyra, shared with permission The deceptively simple power of line and color comes into full force in Lui Ferreyra ’s paintings and colored penciled drawings ( previously ). “I’ve been drawn to the figure and the human face from the beginning,” the artist tells Colossal. “The real subject matter of the work, however, is the breakdown of visual information itself.” Puzzle-like compartments,

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Manao Chocolate's Colorful Design Has All the Fun of a Childhood Art Project

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 Golf Logos: The Hole Truth

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Golf Logos: The Hole Truth All right, my fellow golf nuts, let's have an honest conversation about logos for a minute. You might think, “Who cares about some little graphic on a hat or shirt?” But hear me out – a killer logo can make a huge difference in how a brand resonates with you on and off the course. See, a truly iconic golf logo does more than just identify the company behind it.

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Keurig Announces Next-Generation of Pod-Less and Plastic-Free Brewing

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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The Other Art Fair Chicago 2024: A Diverse Palette of Creativity, Connection, and Surprises

Colossal

Jillian Tackaberry, “Another Dimension” (2021), acrylic on embroidery Art is in the air. The Other Art Fair returns for its sixth Chicago edition, taking place April 11 to 14 at Artifact Events in Ravenswood. Happening across a bustling art scene weekend, this is where you can buy directly from artists. Unlike traditional gallery settings where art can feel inaccessible, The Other Art Fair encourages attendees to connect with 110 handpicked independent artists in person, gaining insight into the

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Diving Into Expo West Trends in Shelf Life

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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How to Counter Procrastination

HONGKIAT

Let’s face it, we all procrastinate. It’s that all-too-familiar habit of saying “I’ll do it later,” and then scrambling to get things done at the last minute. But it’s not just about being lazy or not wanting to work; it’s way deeper than that. Procrastination messes with our productivity and can make us feel pretty bad about ourselves. So, I’m here to share some real talk on how to kick this habit to the curb and get your life back on track.

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Design Everywhere

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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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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7 must-know tips for illustrators negotiating a book contract

Creative Bloq

We get some advice from the AOI on everything from advances to dramatisation rights.

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Design Everywhere

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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Sara Green on running a 25-year-old agency and the art of letting go

Creative Boom

We chatted with the founder of People People and learned about the secrets of management, how to achieve work-life balance, and how to maintain an agency culture when working from home. You may have seen People People cropping up a lot on Creative Boom recently. From their rebrand of Washington State Parks to their branding for mixed-use development Kirkland Urban , we've been super-impressed with their work, and it turns out they've been around for quite a while.

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Hector’s Deli

Design Everywhere

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 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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Art director Rikard Ryberg explains why Alone in the Dark's horror is "grounded" in realism

Creative Bloq

The design inspirations and tech challenges behind Alone in the Dark.

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Fascinating Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Pattie Boyd in the 1960s

Design You Trust

Pattie Boyd, born on March 17, 1944, inspired iconic songs and was married to George Harrison and Eric Clapton. Her influence is evident in hits like “Something,” “Layla,” and “Wonderful Tonight.” A renowned model, Boyd graced the pages of Vogue and appeared in commercials, meeting Harrison during “A Hard Day’s Night” filming in 1964 and marrying him two years later.

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Adobe drops 2 game-changing AI tools for 3D artists

Creative Bloq

Firefly AI comes to Adobe Substance 3D.

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Download a Striking CV/Resume Template for Digital Presentations

We And The Color

Ditch the Docs: Reimagining Your Resume with a Dynamic Digital Presentation The humble resume. It’s been the workhorse of the job search for decades, a static document passed around like a well-worn brochure. But let’s face it, in today’s dynamic world, shouldn’t your application reflect your skills and personality just as effectively?

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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.