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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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100 Tiny CSS Tools & Apps for Web Designers

SpeckyBoy

Each of these free web-based tools and apps have been built by web designers for web designers. They all offer a time-saving solution to some of those monotonous or even complex CSS tasks you may need to perform from time to time. Without needing to install anything, all you have to do is bookmark, and save them for that day when required. From assessing your website’s accessibility to generating sophisticated flexbox or grid layouts, refining typography, choosing the perfect color scheme,

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10 of the best ergonomic office chairs to save you from the curse of back pain

Creative Boom

RH Logic 300 by Flokk. Image courtesy of Flokk Working at a desk can result in years of agony. But it doesn't need to be this way. Protect yourself and invest in your future health and happiness with one of these comfortable and ergonomic chairs. As creatives, we often find ourselves completely immersed in our work, sitting still for hours on end to bring our visions to life.

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Gustini by Koto

BP&O

Like many a geriatric millennial, a lot of my childhood was joyfully spent in front of the telly absorbing cultural pillars like Zig and Zag, Stoppit and Tidyup, and, of course, Wales’ finest export after Charlotte Church, Fireman Sam. Alongside the titular Sam, the show starred icons including ‘Naughty’ Norman Price (fun fact – my dad once mended the boiler The post Gustini by Koto appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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2024’s Web Design Trends: 50 Inspiring Website Examples

Graphic Design Junction

In 2024, website design is changing faster than ever. This is happening because of cooler tech like AI, people wanting different things from websites, and new ideas about how websites should look. The web design trends of 2024 reflect a dynamic landscape characterized by innovation, creativity, and a commitment to user-centric design principles. From immersive experiences to minimalist aesthetics, dark mode, personalization, and sustainability, these trends collectively shape the future of digit

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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

Creative Boom

Stoke-on-Trent-based illustrator and animator Qianhui Yu is on a mission to highlight social problems and tell stories from new perspectives. She's doing this by creating imaginative illustrations imbued with a healthy dose of feminism. Originally from Guilin, China, Qianhui Yu has travelled around the world and settled in the UK to pursue her career as an animation director and illustrator.

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Color Blocking Defines This Gaming Office’s Long Floor Plan

Design Milk

Knocking down walls and fully renovating an office has its appeal (you have full creative freedom when you build from the ground up) but sometimes, working with given parameters can inspire new approaches. That was the case for Gearbox’s new studio in Montreal, Canada. To design its office, the video game company tapped on Patriarche , an agency that labels its practice as augmented architecture, which it describes as “a renewed practice of architecture that aims to integrate all available techn

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Sober-Curious Fans of '80s Pop Art Will Love Begin Zero's Funky Mocktails

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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50 Creative Vintage Badge Logos

Graphic Design Junction

Forget the fads, vintage and retro styles are here to stay! Their timeless charm and nostalgic wink resonate with audiences, making them design powerhouses. Amongst these retro gems, vintage badges reign supreme. These iconic symbols whisper of craftsmanship and heritage, a touch of class from a bygone era. They’re not just about looking old-fashioned, they add a layer of character and authenticity that breathes life into your brand.

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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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Beautiful Whiskey Branding: The Art of the Craft Spirit Label

Inkbot Design

Beautiful Whiskey Branding: The Art of the Craft Spirit Label Let's be honest here, my thirsty friends. When perusing the whiskey aisle at your favourite liquor emporium, what grabs your eye first? The age statement? The price tag? No, that gorgeous label is staring you right in the face. That gilded, embossed work of liquid artwork practically seduces you with its beauty.

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Dong Qiu's magical illustrations summon the East-meets-West spirit of Shanghai

Creative Boom

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions. Her art is at once subtle yet distinctive, calm yet thrilling, steeped in tradition yet irrepressibly modern.

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Oddval Text Typeface: Enhancing Typography & Font Design

Abduzeedo

Oddval Text Typeface: Enhancing Typography & Font Design abduzeedo 0313—24 Explore Oddval Text, a font family improving legibility for web and print, supporting over 220 languages with advanced typography related features. In today's digital landscape, typography remains a cornerstone of design, blending aesthetics with practicality. Among the latest innovations, Oddval Text emerges as a noteworthy addition to the Oddval Font Family.

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Colorful Revolution: Casa Buondelmonti’s Vibrant Transformation

Design Milk

In the heart of Rome’s lively Pigneto district, Casa Buondelmonti stands as proof that color can lead to a powerful transformation, courtesy of Italian architecture and interior design firm 02A studio. Architects Marco Rulli and Thomas Grossi infused the quaint villa , originally built in the early 20th century, with a sense of joie de vivre. But this project came with its own unique twist – one of the clients was color blind.

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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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Traveling Light

Joe McNally

Traveling light, meaning not many equipment cases, is not something I’m known for. In my defense, growing up with film, there simply had to be more gear intensity applied to situations, just to carve out an exposure. ISO 5000 sounded like the name of a new planet discovered by NASA, you know, that one on the dark side of Uranus. Couple the work intensive obligations of film with the genre of assignments I often got, things could easily end up in the realm of “lots of stuff.” Al

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Level Up Your Brand Identity with This Presentation Template

We And The Color

Creating a strong brand identity is crucial in today’s competitive market. It’s what sets you apart from the crowd and resonates with your target audience. But presenting your brand guidelines can be, well, a bit dry. The creative folks at TemplatesForest have created exactly what you need. It’s not your average business presentation template.

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Spring forward: creative strategies to help your design studio blossom

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Now's the perfect time for fresh ideas to revitalise your creative business. We explain how to harness the optimism of Spring for your studio in positive and constructive ways. It doesn't matter how much clever technology we use to shield ourselves from the ravages of the natural world. Deep down, the changing of the seasons still has a real and measurable impact on our bodies and minds.

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Vertex 2024: gain inspiration from artist and director Andy Poyiadgi

Creative Bloq

The comic book artist and creative lead shares his influences ahead of the event.

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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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Pear Tree House: An 1890s Cottage Blends Original Charm With Modern Luxury

Design Milk

In Prospect, South Australia, Glasshouse Projects has designed a mid-century inspired extension and renovation for an 1890’s sandstone cottage – the Pear Tree House – that delicately balances the past with the present. The clients asked that the firm preserve the original character of the cottage while adding more communal spaces for entertaining, as well as increasing the private areas.

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20 Essential Free Mac Apps for New Users

HONGKIAT

If you’re new to macOS, you might be wondering which apps will help you get the most out of your shiny new Mac without dipping into your wallet. The good news? There’s a vast universe of free apps out there, perfectly suited for beginners looking to enhance their Mac experience right from the start. Navigating this landscape can seem daunting at first, but that’s where we come in.

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The New Free Fonts Every Designer Should Have

Graphic Design Junction

In the dazzling spectacle of design, fonts often lurk in the shadows. Yet, these unsung heroes hold immense power. Like a chameleon, the right typeface can morph a design’s mood – channeling sleek modernity, timeless elegance, or playful whimsy. Forget the hefty price tags – a treasure trove of new free fonts awaits, waiting to be unleashed on your creative projects.

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Rothko versus The Robots: How I learned how to stop worrying about AI killing our creativity

Creative Boom

Illustration by Paul Blow , represented by Handsome Frank Are you worried about the impact of AI on an artist's ability to earn money? So was Jon Cockley, a co-founder of illustration agency Handsome Frank. But recently, he's started to feel more optimistic. In this insightful piece, he explains why and shares his views on this controversial topic. As an illustration agent, the question that I'm constantly asked right now is, am I worried about artificial intelligence?

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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.

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Aperitif Brand Festif Finds Inspiration in 1920s European Posters

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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F5: Alda Ly Revels in Reeded Glass, Icelandic Baths + More

Design Milk

Alda Ly founded ALA Studio (formerly Alda Ly Architecture) in 2017, inspired to sit at the helm of her own practice after taking a leap of faith when The Wing – a then groundbreaking co-working platform – tapped her to design their East Coast and California locations. This project marked the start of the studio’s continued work with entrepreneurs and startups, as well as established organizations looking to rethink traditional retail, healthcare, office, and cultural spaces.

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How to Set Good Sustainability Goals for Your Business

Inkbot Design

How to Set Good Sustainability Goals for Your Business Sustainability has moved from a nice-to-have to a need in the quickly changing corporate environment. Whether you work in digital marketing, web design , graphic design, or brand identity , defining appropriate sustainability goals goes beyond simply being environmentally conscious. It's about connecting with a broader audience that appreciates environmental responsibility, strengthening your brand's reputation, and future-proofing your busi

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The 39 best free web fonts

Creative Bloq

Add typographic personality to your next website with the best free web fonts available.

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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.