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The Bond

ID Identity Design

The Bond is a new creative content hub for the Midlands — an outstanding contemporary urban space, skilfully reimagined by Oval Real Estate from a landmark industrial building in Digbeth — with a new focus on TV, film, media, and tech. The metamorphic identity, born from both the iconic architecture and its new purpose as a content hub, tells the story of one of Digbeth’s landmark industrial developments.

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Designer Desktop: September 2023 With Ray Dak Lam

Design Milk

Ray Dak Lam is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Edmonton, Canada with a penchant for using big colors – and lots of them. Throughout his career, Ray has had the opportunity to creatively work with big brands like McDonalds, GoDaddy, Asana, and more, all while keeping up with his personal practice at the same time. The project he’s been most diligent with is “Shape Studies,” something that began during the pandemic as a fresh and challenging creative outlet to keep th

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Colour Psychology in Branding: Crafting Emotional Palettes

Inkbot Design

Colour Psychology in Branding: Crafting Emotional Palettes Can you think of colours associated with certain brands? For example, Hermes’ signature colour is orange, while Coca-Cola’s is vibrant red. These colours are present in their logos, typography, and even packaging. Not only is every colour meaningful, but associating colours with your brand also helps it to stand out and be memorable.

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Photoshop World 2023

Joe McNally

Coming up next week! Very grateful to be included in the informative, classy, lively universe known as Photoshop World, kicking off September 5-7, online. A virtual, rich repository of information and learning over a few days in the comfort of home – or office. I’m proud to contribute a class called – Finding Success: Skills and Strategies for a Working Photographer.

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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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Pizza Hut Logo Evolution: From Red Roofs to Digital Dominance

Inkbot Design

Pizza Hut Logo Evolution: From Red Roofs to Digital Dominance For over 60 years, the iconic Pizza Hut logo has reflected the evolution of one of the world's most recognisable pizza brands. What started in 1958 as a humble pizza parlour in Wichita, Kansas, has since grown into a global empire with over 19,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. The original Pizza Hut logo perfectly encapsulated the restaurant's early days as a local pizza joint with a distinct boxcar-style roof.

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Weekly News for Designers ? 710

SpeckyBoy

Playbook for Universal Design – This playbook was created to provide easy access to planning and facilitating universal design development work. The Twenty Twenty-Four WordPress Theme – The new default WordPress theme will be released soon. The new theme – Twenty Twenty-Four – can be used on any type of site, with any topic. Lightning CSS – A new CSS parser, transformer, and minifier.

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BlueBeat Branding by Min Hui Hu

We And The Color

Let’s explore how Min Hui Hu designed a minimalist brand identity for BlueBeat. BlueBeat is a chain of drum training centers that offers advanced teaching materials and methods. It aims to help students master drum playing skills in a short period of time, regardless of their age or level. To create a distinctive and memorable brand identity for BlueBeat, Min Hui Hu, a graphic designer based in Shanghai, China, decided to use simple graphics and typography as the main elements of the desig

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Branding and Visual Identity for Martín Gómez

Abduzeedo

Branding and Visual Identity for Martín Gómez abduzeedo 0901—23 In the realm of architecture, where structures meet artistry and functional design intertwines with aesthetics, the brand identity holds paramount importance. Santiago Nicolas Smud's recent branding project for the iconic Martín Gómez architectural firm is a testament to this harmonious interplay.

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Four Exceptional Ceramics Collections That Elevate the Everyday

Azure Magazine

Inherently beautiful for their imperfections and expressive characteristics, handmade ceramics are the antithesis to uniform mass-production. Sitting at the intersection of craft and design, these four collections by OWIU Goods, Emma Louise Payne, Mottoform and MUD Australia transform simple objects into stunning works of art. 1. OWIU Goods by OWIU Signature pieces for the studio include flat and wide plates with tall rims that serve both a classic and contemporary feel (left)… and multi-u

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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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9 Best Workout Apps for a Fit 2023

HONGKIAT

Fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike are constantly on the lookout for tools that can enhance their exercise routines. Workout apps have become an essential part of many people’s daily fitness regimen to keep one’s health in check. These apps offer a wide range of features, from guided exercises to personalized training plans, all designed to help users achieve their fitness goals.

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A Forthcoming Book Flies Through Hundreds of Elizabeth Gould’s Groundbreaking Avian Illustrations

Colossal

Vulturine Guineafowl, Acryllium vulturinum, Plate 8, Icones Avium (1837–38). All images courtesy of the Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London, shared with permission As often happens with creative couples throughout history, Elizabeth Gould ’s legacy tends to be overshadowed by her husband’s. Gould (1804-1840) was an ambitious and knowledgeable artist, who, throughout her short lifetime, illustrated more than 600 avian species that ushered in significant advances in natural histor

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Sinua: A Tribute to Natural Curves and Subtlety

Abduzeedo

Sinua: A Tribute to Natural Curves and Subtlety abduzeedo 0901—23 In the realm of design, the art is often in the details. Such is the case with the recent branding and visual identity created by Tática Studio and Paulo Barbosa (@paulojsbarbosa) for Clínica Sinua. Sinua is a celebration of the inherent beauty of the human form. It's an ode to the curves, the gentle movement of skin, the nuances of a smile.More than anything, Sinua is about subtlety and valuing the tiniest of details that make us

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September 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

“Reservoir” by John Grade Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo—Summer 2023 Open Call Featured For its Summer 2023 cycle, Innovate Grant will offer two awards of $1,800 each to one visual artist

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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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Form Us With Love

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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Amazing Vintage Photo Portraits of Nina Payne, The Dancer Who Was Ahead of Her Time

Design You Trust

Nina Payne was a dancer who performed in vaudeville, cabaret and modernist shows. She was born in Indiana in 1890 and moved to New York in 1910. She became famous for her courage and style, wearing costumes and accessories that were ahead of her time. She traveled to Paris in 1921 and stayed there for two years, becoming a star of the Folies Bergere.

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Student Week: Crafting Elegance Down To Every Drop

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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Student Week: P.S.'s Packaging A Whispers Of Romance

The Dieline

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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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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The Dieline's Best of August 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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Student Week: Unfurling An Explosion Of Refreshing Tastes With Spring Drink

The Dieline

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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Student Week: Embracing Warmth in Massage Cosmetics

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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Designing Your Career: Amber Asay on Finding Your Passion

The Dieline

Amber Asay's insightful advice for aspiring graphic designers is invaluable. She encourages exploration early in one's career and embracing the trial-and-error process to find your niche.

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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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Student Week: Regal Elegance In Alcohol-Free Delight

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 Illustrations and Collages of Cristiana Couceiro #cristiana #design #graphic #illustrations #couceiro #collages #vintage

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Saved by Herr Schroeder (@hrscrnet).

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Dieline’s Friday Wrap-up: No Sustainable Points For Coca-Cola or PepsiCo and the End of IKEA’s Space10

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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Highland Bakery #logo #script #highland

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Saved by RodrigoFrancisco (@rodrigofrancisco).

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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.