Creative Boom
MAY 8, 2024
Sheffield-based graphic designer Matthew J Wood has transformed his love of football into a series of wonderfully retro illustrated posters. And they've even caught the eye of big-name clubs. For football fans, stadiums are more than just buildings. As designer and illustrator Matthew J Wood puts it, they're the only near constant for fans to grab hold of.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 9, 2024
In today’s competitive world of fashion, establishing a strong brand identity is essential for success. One of the key elements of building a memorable brand is a well-designed logo. However, creating a professional logo from scratch can be time-consuming and expensive. This is where free fashion vector logo templates come into play, offering a convenient and cost-effective solution for fashion brands, clothing designers, and fashion-related businesses.
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I Love Typography
MAY 5, 2024
Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Sandhouse font family from Tipastype. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Sandhouse appeared first on I Love Typography.
Azure Magazine
MAY 7, 2024
Exciting news! AZURE is thrilled to announce some of our confirmed speakers for the Human/Nature conference, taking place October 24 and 25 in Toronto. Human/Nature will bring together designers, architects, urbanists, civic leaders and more for two days of conversations about how we can work together to collectively mitigate climate change through proven design solutions.
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
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 5, 2024
Photoshop brushes are a digital artist’s secret weapon. They can transform a blank canvas into a masterpiece, adding realistic textures, dynamic effects, and seamless blends. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your digital art journey, having the right brushes in your arsenal can make a world of difference. This article dives into the world of Photoshop brushes , exploring different types, their uses, and some of the best free and premium brush sets to elevate your digita
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Creative Boom
MAY 6, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short of work? Don't see it as a problem; see it as an opportunity! We share practical tips from the creative community to help you make the most of your downtime. It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. But it can be a rollercoaster ride, with periods of intense activity often followed by long lulls where you have little or no work to do.
Inkbot Design
MAY 8, 2024
Brand Consistency: The Cornerstone of Memorable Brands Well, let’s begin with a thought experiment. Imagine the iconic golden arches. I am sure you saw the famous McDonald’s logo just then, didn’t you? This is why brand consistency is so vital. A solid and consistent brand is a compass for your customers through various options. In our highly connected world dominated by social media, where thousands of marketing messages are thrown at us daily, having one voice and visual identity that makes se
BP&O
MAY 7, 2024
There’s always something intriguing about niche, singular companies, stores and brands. When I was growing up, I distinctly remember a shop that sold only various things made out of wicker, for instance. It both intrigued and baffled me then, before I understood the concept of a ‘front’, a la (or so rumour has it) the numerous shops that once lined The post Toundra by LG2 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Design Milk
MAY 9, 2024
International architectural and interior design firm In Situ & Partners designed a sophisticated pied-à-terre boasting panoramic views of Hong Kong Central. The project seamlessly blends the essence of Japanese design with contemporary elegance, with an overall minimalist feel. “The ‘less is more’ approach of Japanese design was our guideline for this project,” says Yacine Bensalem, In Situ & Partners Principal.
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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.
Creative Boom
MAY 8, 2024
Brooklyn-based illustrator Paco May captures New York's historic nightlife and the vibrant characters that make it special in his unique series of glittering artworks. New York's nightlife is famous for a reason. With clubs like Studio 54, Danceteria and Limelight calling the Big Apple home and the association of luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Halston Diane Brill and Suzanne Bartsch, the city's after-hours entertainment is also a rich source of inspiration for artists.
Inkbot Design
MAY 8, 2024
15 Part-Time Business Ideas Worth Pursuing A rise in salary is desired when people experience an increase in the cost of living, stagnant wages or an attempt to achieve work-life balance. This is achieved through a side hustle. If this applies to you, then welcome! Why not make extra money or test your entrepreneurial prowess before throwing in the towel if you have a passion for fitness or writing?
We And The Color
MAY 9, 2024
When it comes to graphic design, finding unique and eye-catching text effects can set your work apart. The print-stained text effect, as demonstrated by Grkic Creative, is a perfect example of how creativity and functionality can harmonize. In this blog post, we’ll explore the steps to achieve this effect, discuss its appeal, and provide tips […] The post Print-Stained Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop: A Creative Guide appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 3, 2024
In the fast-paced world of design, the ability to present your work convincingly is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring creative, the importance of mockup templates cannot be overstated. They serve as invaluable tools for showcasing your designs in realistic contexts, helping clients and stakeholders visualize the end product before it’s even created.
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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.
Design Milk
MAY 7, 2024
Devotion is the loom with which artists weave craft, steadfastness, and personal conviction, for a meaningful creative practice. Filipino-American artist Paolo Arao explores this concept – metaphorically and physically – with his second solo exhibition on view at the David B. Smith Gallery , aptly named Devotion , in a showcase of new textile works alongside collaborative totem sculptures that pull on patrons’ heartstrings.
Creative Boom
MAY 7, 2024
The Bristol-based agency has again pulled it out of the bag for creative co-working network Gather Round. With more and more people working remotely these days, the growth in co-working spaces has been off the charts. But that also means more competition for bums on seats, so how do you stand out from the crowd? In many ways, Gather Round was pushing against an open door when it came to this challenge.
Inkbot Design
MAY 9, 2024
How to Enhance Your Website User Experience Imagine walking into your favourite restaurant only to be received by a rude host, waiting for the food you ordered for ages and asking for basic things like napkins or water refills. You would never go back there, right? Like those intolerable experiences that ruin eating out, an ill-conceived website can mess up someone’s user experience (UX) with your brand online.
Booooooom
MAY 8, 2024
A visual exploration into violence, belief, and uncertainty by photographer Vincent Glielmi.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 4, 2024
Your website is your digital storefront, a platform to connect with your audience, and a critical tool for achieving your online goals. Choosing the right WordPress theme is crucial for building a successful website. But with a vast array of themes available, selecting the perfect one can feel overwhelming. This guide explores some of the top WordPress themes in 2024 , categorized by their strengths, to help you find the ideal fit for your website’s needs.
Design Milk
MAY 8, 2024
After resting a bit from our whirlwind visit to Milan Design Week 2024 , we’ve picked 11 of our favorite designers to watch, installations that made us think, and pieces we’d love to own from the hundreds of exhibitions, installations, pop-ups, and galleries spread across the city. These are some of the week’s most standout sources of inspiration. “Design Ancora” by Gucci Photo: Courtesy of Gucci Design Ancora by Gucci Luxury fashion brands have been working hard debuting their own c
Creative Boom
MAY 7, 2024
Brooklyn-based illustrator and visual artist Pepita Sandwich explores the multifaceted role of crying in her new book The Art of Crying: The Healing Power of Tears. Packed with research, revelations, and Pepita's amazing illustrations, it promises to shed new light on the misunderstood emotional expression. Pepita Sandwich is no stranger to crying. According to her mum, she let out a steady stream of tears until the age of nine, and upon moving to New York in 2019, the Argentinian artist relied
Inkbot Design
MAY 7, 2024
Social Media Challenges: The Good, Bad and Dangerous Viral internet trends are not a new concept for anyone with social feeds. Some are harmless, and there are harmful or even fatal ones. That’s why I’m asking myself, what is a “social media challenge”? So in this vast guide, we will be unboxing everything – the psychology behind their rapid spread, some of the most famous social media challenges from now and then, and how to distinguish between innocent entertainment and something that can utte
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.
UX Collective
MAY 9, 2024
Creating a new UI component in Figma for yourself, your team, or your Design System is a form of art. It’s not easy, and there’s a lot to consider when building a component. Luckily, Figma prioritizes features for full-time or ad-hoc Design System designers (I understand the struggle of not having a full-time Design System team). But these features can sometimes look daunting… a weird-looking icon button in the design panel that I have no idea how to use?
Creative Bloq
MAY 5, 2024
With an intuitive interface and amazing AI powered tools, Photo AI 3 will be very popular.
Design Milk
MAY 8, 2024
After outgrowing their previous space in an old building in downtown Portland, Oregon, Skylab Architecture sought to find to a new home that could address their concerns: How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community? Where can we find a space to integrate gardens, an event venue, and a fabrication shop, as well as our studio?
Creative Boom
MAY 7, 2024
Furry Puppet Studio founder Zack Buchman tells us about his life-long love of puppetry and why they still make for more relatable characters than their CGI rivals. Puppets have a timeless appeal. While they might appear to be made of fairly straightforward materials, when put together in the right way, they can conjure distinctive characters that viewers are willing to believe in.
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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