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Jaenam Yoo's synthetic, dream-like drawings focus on the beauty in the mundane

Creative Boom

His drive for art and design inspired me to move to New York in 2015 to pursue a degree in art and design." These are then translated into 3D, which Jaenam says gives birth to "many happy accidents" that evolve into intriguing textures, lighting effects, shapes and angles he had not originally considered when planning the 2D drawings.

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45 Amazingly Well-Designed Emoji Iconsets

SpyreStudios

They got started back in the day of chatrooms and AOL Instant Messenger but have since grown to all chat programs. Designers love to get creative with icon styles by adding extra features and textures when appropriate. This post was originally published in March 2015; updated June 2021. Circle Smileys. Black Crows. Orange Fruit.

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How to Learn the Basics of Design

Inkbot Design

Contrast: Contrasting elements, such as colours, shapes, and textures, can create a striking visual impact that directs attention and adds dynamism to your work. Zigzag lines: These lines can introduce a sense of action, energy, and unpredictability, making them perfect for creating visual interest and adding texture.

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Graphic Design Skills You Need to Start a Career in Design

Inkbot Design

Princeton Architectural Press Lupton, Ellen (Author) English (Publication Language) 264 Pages – 07/14/2015 (Publication Date) – Princeton Architectural Press (Publisher). If you work for a company, your first step might be to attend an entry-level program, such as a graphic design program offered through a community college.

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F5: Samar Maakaroun Shares Arabic Typography, a Heritage Site + More

Design Milk

In 2015, Samar assisted Apple in building their brand in Arabic with their digital, retail, and print teams. Perhaps this book, to me, is one possible iteration of good design: mixing color and science, playing with form and texture, removing all excess, crafting beautifully to end up with something that surprises and delights.

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Top 9 Graphic Design Tools You Can Buy Online

SpyreStudios

Mix different colors and textures on a unique digital canvas in a way that no other program could. First published in November 2015; updated August 2021. This awesome product comes with a great set of design software. It offers 2048 levels of pen pressure sensitivity in both pen tip and eraser. The Creative Workshop.

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The Indigenous Hub in Toronto Promises a Brighter Future

Azure Magazine

Inside the buildings, health and wellness services that combine Indigenous and Western approaches are complemented by social and cultural programs. It offers Indigenous skills training, education and employment programs and, working with the City of Toronto, houses Indigenous-focused childcare and family centres.