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Thisaway incorporates shapes of the sport into Padel Social Club’s identity

Creative Boom

Padel Social Club's aim is to increase padel's popularity in the UK by championing "originality and authenticity" through its brand identity. Bath-based branding agency Thisaway has collaborated with startup Padel Social Club on its new identity as it looks to bring the sport of Padel to the UK. Padel was launched in the 1960s in Mexico and is a cross between tennis and squash, played by four players.

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Graphic Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Designer Daily

As we enter 2024, the graphic design landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. This year, we are witnessing a fusion of innovative trends that are not only reshaping the design world but also the way we interact with visual content. In this exploration of the most significant trends in graphic design, we delve into the elements that are set to dominate the industry.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

The graphic design field is ever-changing, yet the rock stars of the graphic design industry are still, mainly, men. Meanwhile, the purchasing power of the globe is in the hands of individual women… it’s time to see more women like these eight, making a mark with their work that reflects their own vision. Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers!

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10 Modern Homes With Living Trees Growing Inside

Design Milk

Located in Bali within fields of rice, the Brutalist Tropical Home is designed by Patisandhika Sidarta (now of architecture firm Sidarta and Sandjaja ) and designer Daniel Mitchell with large open air spaces and a multi-level layout. In the living room, there’s a hammock for relaxing alongside a tree planted right into the concrete floor. Photo: Norihito Yamauchi In Osaka Prefecture in the city of Yao, Japan, the Melt House is a narrow residence where the homeowners asked SAI Architectural

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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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The creatives' guide to finding happiness

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If your creative work is causing you to feel down, do something about it. We share advice from the Creative Boom community to help you feel more optimistic. Finding happiness in the ever-demanding world of the creative industries can often feel like it's just out of reach. We pour our hearts and souls into our work, often grappling with the pressures of deadlines, self-doubt and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

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Invest in Logo Design: A Powerful Brand Identity Awaits

Inkbot Design

Invest in Logo Design: A Powerful Brand Identity Awaits Have you ever noticed how some logos just stick in your mind? That clever little symbol or wordmark that immediately conjures up the brand image? Logos are much more than just a pretty picture – they're the essence of a company's brand distilled into one powerful visual. Think about the classic Nike ‘Swoosh' or the playful Google colours.

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Quality Experience (QX) by &Walsh

BP&O

Even the most fleeting scan through &Walsh’s portfolio makes it wholly unsurprising how Jessica Walsh’s semi-eponymous studio has achieved such a brilliant reputation. While Walsh herself has garnered countless design press column inches – as partner at Sagmeister & Walsh; one half of the 40 Days of Dating project; a creative conference regular; and an advocate for women in design The post Quality Experience (QX) by &Walsh appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion

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New book by Ben Tallon explores what creativity is, and how to embrace it

Creative Boom

The author, illustrator, and podcaster spent a decade researching and writing his new book, The Creative Condition. We outline why it was time well spent. In a world that often feels turbulent and uncertain, a new book aims to inspire readers by highlighting one of humanity's greatest gifts: creativity. It's a subject that many have tackled, of course.

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Modern and Stylish Brands Logo (21 Logo Designs)

Graphic Design Junction

Logos play a central role in communicating a company’s essence, values, and ambitions within the ever-evolving realm of branding. As technology surges forward and consumer preferences transform, logo design undergoes a continuous metamorphosis, reflecting contemporary aesthetics and cultural trends. This article delves into the world of modern and stylish brands logo , exploring their development, key characteristics, and the impact they exert on consumer perception and brand recognition.

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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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Startup Branding: Crafting an Unforgettable Identity

Inkbot Design

Startup Branding: Crafting an Unforgettable Identity Let's start things off on a real note – your startup's brand is its calling card. That first jaw-dropping impression makes people say, “Wow, who are they?” In this ruthlessly competitive landscape, a knockout brand can spell the difference between punching above your weight class and being just another face in the crowd.

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Top 10 Websites to Find Your Zen Online

HONGKIAT

In our day-to-day life, we encounter many situations that can lead to stress and agitation. It might be the challenge of dealing with certain clients, the pressure of an approaching deadline, or just the general hustle and bustle. While there are many ways to seek solace, what do you do when you’re stuck at your desk with no time to spare? Luckily, the internet offers a solution.

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10 pieces of advice from famous authors to make you more creative

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The world's best-known writers have much to teach artists of all disciplines. Here are 10 top tips to help you grow as a creative professional. If you're a parent, you'll probably still be recovering from World Book Day and all the shenanigans around getting your kid a costume for school. But celebrating the practice of reading isn't just for youngsters.

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Klara Graah’s illustrations are full of funny quips and childlike charm

Its Nice That

Inspired by things “made for or by children” the Copenhagen-based illustrator boils scenes down to their most essential parts.

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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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Healthcare Branding: Caring for Your Practice’s Reputation

Inkbot Design

Healthcare Branding: Caring for Your Practice's Reputation Have you ever wondered why some medical practices attract patients like bees to honey? Nine times out of ten, it boils down to branding. A potent healthcare brand is like a magnet, drawing in those seeking top-notch care and leaving competitors in the dust. Think of it as the X-factor that separates the medical elite from the rest of the pack.

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Clients Are Demanding More Web Design Freedom

SpeckyBoy

Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. After all, everyone’s happy when things look good. The practice keeps those technical support requests to a minimum. Or at least it did. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with design. The more we lock down features, the more frustrated they get.

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Surrealism and '70s sci-fi nostalgia: how graphic designer Hello Rabbit made it in the music business

Creative Boom

Northern native Hello Rabbit – aka Helen Rabbitte – tells us how she went from working at a posh popcorn brand to getting in with the top dogs in the music industry. Designer and art director Helen Rabbitte's work is a kaleidoscope of contrasts. Nostalgic and contemporary, north and south, surreal and calming. Under the name Hello Rabbit, she has worked on everything from album covers and merchandise to brand identities and stage visuals for music industry giants such as Universal Music, Warner

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Capturing Qi’s Satirical Approach to Feng Shui Puts the Smart Home in its Place

Design Milk

As a Korean interdisciplinary designer and recent graduate of MA Contextual Design, Design Academy Eindhoven, Yoojin Chung’s recognizes the core principles and purpose of the traditional Chinese system of feng shui. The practice of orienting people in relation to their surroundings with the purpose of finding harmony and balance has been around since 4000 BC.

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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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Entrepreneurial Journey: Navigating eCommerce with Expertise

Inkbot Design

Entrepreneurial Journey: Navigating eCommerce with Expertise The eCommerce sector is booming. The National Retail Federation (NRF) projected retail sales to reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion in 2023. More businesses are transitioning to online platforms, and consumers appreciate the convenience. However, there is fierce competition and complex challenges.

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These Accented Archimedes Blocks Encourage Kids to Play with New Perspectives

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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Poke Marketing rebrands the world's longest cathedral in its 100th year

Creative Boom

Liverpool Cathedral is the jewel in the city's tourism crown and a world-renowned architectural marvel. Now, a rebrand led by Poke Marketing is recasting it in a new light. Not everyone knows this, but Britain's largest cathedral isn't in London as you might expect, but Liverpool. Based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and constructed between 1904 and 1978, it's also the longest cathedral in the world, at 207 yards (189m), and the eighth largest.

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Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (March 2024)

HONGKIAT

Welcome to another edition of Fresh Resources ! This time, we’ve curated a mix of tools, libraries, and other fantastic resources for our fellow developers and designers. Among the highlights, you’ll discover a tool that demystifies web accessibility, a groundbreaking library for Laravel that supports real-time communication, and innovative solutions for authentication.

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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 Complete Photographer – A New Class!

Joe McNally

I’ll be launching a new class in June in conjunction with KelbyOne. It’s called The Complete Photographer , and it’s nearly sold out! For a relentless, nonstop week, we drive towards becoming the title of the class: The Complete Photographer. We all stay at the same lovely hotel, so it will be pictures, critiques, and constant analysis and storytelling, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Creating a whole world with Jellyfish Pictures

Creative Bloq

New creative director Archie Donato discusses the VFX and animation studio’s philosophy, leading a team, and the joy of creativity.

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Andy Warhol Museum turns 30 with fashion photos that are designed to be 'liked'

Creative Boom

Independent creative company BarkelyOKRP has partnered with New York-based fashion photographer James Emmerman to create a campaign celebrating 30 years of the Andy Warhol Museum. And it's desperate for you to like it. Pop art icon Andy Warhol is famous for his comments about the fleeting nature of fame, so it would surely come as some reassurance to him that the museum built in honour of his work has recently turned 30.

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Holcomb Branding by Design Studio Parker

We And The Color

Holcomb: Heirloom Quality Kitchenware Designed for Modern Living Imagine a kitchen where everyday tools transcend mere functionality to become stunning pieces of decor. This is the essence of Holcomb , a new design studio aiming to elevate the kitchen experience with beautiful, long-lasting homeware. Finding Beauty in the Imperfect Holcomb’s philosophy centers around the concept of “well-lived” design.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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.