Creative Boom

MAY 1, 2024

Quebec-based audio studio DOKI DOKI specialises in creating original music and sound design for video games. With the help of advertising agency No Fixed Address, it's launched with a visual identity built around sound. Sound is the unsung hero of video games. While characters, story and gameplay draw players in, effective sound design helps to bring these virtual worlds to life and make them feel rounded and more enjoyable.

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UX Collective

MAY 1, 2024

The promise of AI as a workflow accelerator for the UX process is a given. As I pointed out in a recent article is the great promise of AI is that “AI will reduce our “busy work” load by automating processes, aiding research, and so on. ” What has frustrated me is finding solid examples of AI doing just that. In a course I am developing for LinkedIn Learning I found one when I encountered the updated version of Stark’s Sidekick tool for Figma.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 5, 2024

Photoshop brushes are a digital artist’s secret weapon. They can transform a blank canvas into a masterpiece, adding realistic textures, dynamic effects, and seamless blends. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your digital art journey, having the right brushes in your arsenal can make a world of difference. This article dives into the world of Photoshop brushes , exploring different types, their uses, and some of the best free and premium brush sets to elevate your digita

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Design Milk

MAY 6, 2024

Set amongst a wooded backdrop of rugged mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Villa H takes inspiration from the simplicity and warmth of Nordic cabins. Designed by Studio B Architecture + Interiors , this modern mountain house embraces intimacy and modernity, while committing to principles of sustainability. At the heart of Villa H’s design is its ‘H’ shaped plan, creating two private courtyards on the front and back of the house.

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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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Inkbot Design

MAY 2, 2024

Creating Business Card Designs: A Comprehensive Guide Did you ever recognise how a plain sheet of card stock could have such an impact? I’m talking about business cards – those small, humble rectangles. Don’t be misled by their small size; these little ambassadors are influential in networking and building your brand. Imagine it this way: the first physical introduction to you or your company usually uses a good business card.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The photo and video-sharing site is changing how it surfaces content, ostensibly to help creatives. But is this too little, too late, or even counterproductive? We canvas the creative community's views. If you use Instagram to help promote your creative business, you may have found it increasingly challenging to get traction with your content lately.

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Its Nice That

MAY 1, 2024

Graphic design and illustration inspired by natural forms are on the rise. But this isn’t always a good thing, particularly when this aesthetic is being used to mask murkier environmental practices. The founders of creative studio Companion—Platform explain what it takes to approach design in a more thoughtful way.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 3, 2024

In the fast-paced world of design, the ability to present your work convincingly is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring creative, the importance of mockup templates cannot be overstated. They serve as invaluable tools for showcasing your designs in realistic contexts, helping clients and stakeholders visualize the end product before it’s even created.

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Design Milk

MAY 2, 2024

Beyond the utility of shelter, home serves as a backdrop for life while providing a safe place to collect memories, many of which are often stored in the house’s quirks and expressed through interior design. SkB Architects embraces this notion of immersion into memory with their solution for a San Francisco Residence that seamlessly stitches global inspirations into a storied structure with a through-line of California cool.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Inkbot Design

MAY 8, 2024

Brand Consistency: The Cornerstone of Memorable Brands Well, let’s begin with a thought experiment. Imagine the iconic golden arches. I am sure you saw the famous McDonald’s logo just then, didn’t you? This is why brand consistency is so vital. A solid and consistent brand is a compass for your customers through various options. In our highly connected world dominated by social media, where thousands of marketing messages are thrown at us daily, having one voice and visual identity that makes se

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BP&O

MAY 7, 2024

There’s always something intriguing about niche, singular companies, stores and brands. When I was growing up, I distinctly remember a shop that sold only various things made out of wicker, for instance. It both intrigued and baffled me then, before I understood the concept of a ‘front’, a la (or so rumour has it) the numerous shops that once lined The post Toundra by LG2 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Creative Boom

MAY 8, 2024

Sheffield-based graphic designer Matthew J Wood has transformed his love of football into a series of wonderfully retro illustrated posters. And they've even caught the eye of big-name clubs. For football fans, stadiums are more than just buildings. As designer and illustrator Matthew J Wood puts it, they're the only near constant for fans to grab hold of.

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Its Nice That

MAY 2, 2024

For the singer-cum-rapper, Will Wharton and Hugo Shiboski created a hypnotising 3D world that aims to capture the essence of 2D animation.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 9, 2024

In today’s competitive world of fashion, establishing a strong brand identity is essential for success. One of the key elements of building a memorable brand is a well-designed logo. However, creating a professional logo from scratch can be time-consuming and expensive. This is where free fashion vector logo templates come into play, offering a convenient and cost-effective solution for fashion brands, clothing designers, and fashion-related businesses.

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Design Milk

MAY 1, 2024

We’re big (HUGE!) fans of Andrew Footit , an award-winning independent artist and designer based in the United Kingdom who focuses on modern and illustrative typography in both 2D and 3D formats. His work has reached worldwide acclaim, garnering the eyes of (and in some cases securing collaborations with) Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Hyundai, Nike, and more.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 8, 2024

15 Part-Time Business Ideas Worth Pursuing A rise in salary is desired when people experience an increase in the cost of living, stagnant wages or an attempt to achieve work-life balance. This is achieved through a side hustle. If this applies to you, then welcome! Why not make extra money or test your entrepreneurial prowess before throwing in the towel if you have a passion for fitness or writing?

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UX Collective

MAY 9, 2024

Creating a new UI component in Figma for yourself, your team, or your Design System is a form of art. It’s not easy, and there’s a lot to consider when building a component. Luckily, Figma prioritizes features for full-time or ad-hoc Design System designers (I understand the struggle of not having a full-time Design System team). But these features can sometimes look daunting… a weird-looking icon button in the design panel that I have no idea how to use?

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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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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short of work? Don't see it as a problem; see it as an opportunity! We share practical tips from the creative community to help you make the most of your downtime. It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. But it can be a rollercoaster ride, with periods of intense activity often followed by long lulls where you have little or no work to do.

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Its Nice That

MAY 1, 2024

Sculpture, web design, typography – whatever Kartik turns his hand to, there is an urge to let real world influences mess with standardisation.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 4, 2024

Your website is your digital storefront, a platform to connect with your audience, and a critical tool for achieving your online goals. Choosing the right WordPress theme is crucial for building a successful website. But with a vast array of themes available, selecting the perfect one can feel overwhelming. This guide explores some of the top WordPress themes in 2024 , categorized by their strengths, to help you find the ideal fit for your website’s needs.

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Design Milk

MAY 9, 2024

International architectural and interior design firm In Situ & Partners designed a sophisticated pied-à-terre boasting panoramic views of Hong Kong Central. The project seamlessly blends the essence of Japanese design with contemporary elegance, with an overall minimalist feel. “The ‘less is more’ approach of Japanese design was our guideline for this project,” says Yacine Bensalem, In Situ & Partners Principal.

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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 9, 2024

How to Enhance Your Website User Experience Imagine walking into your favourite restaurant only to be received by a rude host, waiting for the food you ordered for ages and asking for basic things like napkins or water refills. You would never go back there, right? Like those intolerable experiences that ruin eating out, an ill-conceived website can mess up someone’s user experience (UX) with your brand online.

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Creative Bloq

MAY 5, 2024

With an intuitive interface and amazing AI powered tools, Photo AI 3 will be very popular.

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Creative Boom

MAY 8, 2024

Brooklyn-based illustrator Paco May captures New York's historic nightlife and the vibrant characters that make it special in his unique series of glittering artworks. New York's nightlife is famous for a reason. With clubs like Studio 54, Danceteria and Limelight calling the Big Apple home and the association of luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Halston Diane Brill and Suzanne Bartsch, the city's after-hours entertainment is also a rich source of inspiration for artists.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 3, 2024

Occupation, profession or what we call nowadays "a job", is one of the most important things in a person’s life. When people started settling in cities and villages, a person’s job defined his status in the society. Surnames like Miller, Smith and Schneider were derived from occupations i.e. Miller (people who worked in mills), Smith (iron workers) and Schneider (dressmaker or tailor).

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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