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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. But in our view, author and illustrator Ben Tallon has gone the extra mile and created something quite special. We outline why it was time well spent. It's a subject that many have tackled, of course.

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Cowboys, Gangsters, and Intellectual Humor: The Illustrative World of Glen Baxter

Design You Trust

This English draftsman and artist, born on 4th March 1944 in Leeds, is celebrated for his absurdist illustrations and for creating an overarching effect often reminiscent of literary nonsense. Baxter’s captivating artwork has graced the pages of notable publications such as The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and The Independent on Sunday.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 But to improve as an artist, one must receive criticism and comments from peers and the general public.

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Double Duty: Re-Imagining the Public Value of Infrastructure

Azure Magazine

The street as public space — as site to reclaim for civic possibilities — gained new potency during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. How might one recapture the street as a site for design to help nourish belonging, inclusivity, and spontaneous interaction in our public spaces? New Public Hydrant.

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UX vs. profit: The blurred ethical lines between EdTech and public education

UX Collective

How big money affects the online learning experience for our kids Illustration by Randompopsycle As our underfunded K-12 public school system is reimagining the future of education post-pandemic, it is becoming more and more dependent on software like Canvas LMS to help lead the way. In 2015, they went public on the NYSE.

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Reskate studio lights up dark corners of cities with incredible photo-luminescent murals

Creative Boom

Formed by graphic artist María López (aka minuskula) and Javier de Riba , Reskate is a Barcelona-based artistic collective that specialises in murals, illustrations, exhibitions and installations. And for its latest project, Harreman, the studio wanted to explore the etymology of language and invite audiences to interact with their work.

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Graphic Design Skills You Need to Start a Career in Design

Inkbot Design

In addition, graphic designers must be familiar with typography, illustration, and page layout. They design websites and logos, create illustrations and animations, write copy, and manage social media marketing. Illustrator. They are responsible for working with content to create visual images and layouts. Graphic Design Basics.