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Parallel Universe by Simek

We And The Color

Born in 1985 in Chalkida, Greece, Simek (aka Christos Tzaferos) is a visual artist and graphic designer who has been experimenting with graffiti and street art since the end of the 1990s and he took up painting and photography in 2009. Christos Tzaferos studied graphic design in Athens.

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The Many Uses of Images in Photography Therapy

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This process can help uncover underlying themes, patterns, or connections that may be relevant to current struggles or goals. This exploration can lead to insights into their current behaviors and patterns.” “This is a way to create a visual representation of their safe space.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Core design principles Concepts of visual organisation and composition Creative problem-solving processes Graphic design history Ideal for beginners yet insightful for experienced designers, Graphic Design Theory helps cement core graphic design knowledge. It’ll guide you to create designs that delight users and design loyalists.

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Milton Glaser: Designing a Cultural Revolution

Inkbot Design

The vibrant, swirling colours and patterns embodied the counterculture spirit of the 1960s. This poster became a cultural emblem of an era and showcased Glaser's ability to capture a cultural zeitgeist in a single visual. He shared his knowledge and passion for design as a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

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Women You Should Know in Graphic Design History

Tuts Plus

Gail Anderson is a graphic designer and writer who graduated from the School of Visual Arts. Marian Bantjes is a Canadian designer who uses intricate patterns and typography. Marian Bantjes, GQ Italy cover, October 2009. Let's take a look: Gail Anderson. Marian Bantjes. There’s a sense of care in each line.

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Spotlight on Shawn Rubel: Founder & CEO of Vecteezy

Vecteezy

Originally from Canada, Shawn graduated from Brock University (2004) in Ontario with a BA in Visual Arts. Graphic designers loved the free brushes, patterns, and other downloadable resources offered at the site. In 2009, just two years after launching, Shawn left his day job to run his network of websites full-time.

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35 Famous Graphic Designers You Need To Know

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On top of this, she is also a teacher at the School of Visual Arts, contributes to Imprint and Uppercase magazine and has co-authored numerous books, including The Typographic Universe, American Typeplay and New Modernist Type. He lectures at his alma mater the School of Visual Arts and other colleges across America.