Creative Boom
MAY 19, 2024
Porto-based graphic designer Chezarit Mattie has combined his love of nature and made a positive change in his lush new visual identity for the city's community garden, Botânica. When it comes to getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, nothing beats retreating to nature. And where better to recuperate from a long day at work than a community garden?
Spoon Graphics
MAY 20, 2024
Typography is a core component of Graphic Design so it’s an important subject for every designer to learn. Typefaces are divided into classifications based on the era or characteristics of their design. Being able to identify a typeface style can help you make educated design decisions and choose the best font for your work depending on its use.
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Creative Boom
MAY 14, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock When things go wrong, it's not the end of the world. In fact, it could be the start of something fabulous. Yes, working in the creative industries is fun and glamorous. But at the same time, this fast-paced, highly competitive world can also lead us towards a crippling fear of failure. We're constantly surrounded by people who are better than us.
BP&O
MAY 14, 2024
Florentine design studio AUGE has created a sumptuous range of packaging for Italian luxury homeware brand Ginori, which was founded in 1735 as the Manifattura di Doccia by Marquis Carlo Ginori on the grounds of his villa at Doccia. Nearly three hundred years later, the venerable brand finds itself owned by Gucci, following a merger with Società Richard (and subsequent The post Ginori 1735 by AUGE appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
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
Canny
MAY 15, 2024
In a saturated market where everyone is shouting their message, brand differentiation is a fundamental strategy to help you stand out. A saturated market is one where too many companies are fighting for the same pool of customers, meaning the value of a product or service is often missed. This means conventional marketing strategies often fall short, as you’re competing with other companies who are offering a similar thing.
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Creative Boom
MAY 13, 2024
Buenos Aires-based illustrator Milagros Pico specialises in creating images that are bursting with vibrant colours. She tells us how music and contradictory feelings shape her work. If the illustrations of Milagros Pico had a flavour, they'd definitely be bittersweet. Describing her work as "eye candy", her art has an appropriate sharpness and sourness to it.
Inkbot Design
MAY 16, 2024
So You Want to Become a Designer? Have you ever sketched in the margins of your notebook, thinking, “I can do this”? Or perhaps you have spent hours changing the arrangement of your furniture and décor items just to get that particular aesthetic perception? Pay attention- if creating visually appealing things makes you happy, then being a designer is probably where you should be.
BP&O
MAY 16, 2024
When you think about the world of financial investments, an image of woven Scouts’ patches isn’t typically the first thing that springs to mind. Other contemporary brands (like Monzo, Chip, and Plum) aim for visual simplicity over complex personality development or extended world-building. But while a rugged outdoor theme might feel incongruous in the fin-tech space, Koto has skilfully capitalised The post Kikin by Koto appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Brown Paper Bag
MAY 17, 2024
I don’t write in here as often as I’d like. But you know where I publish new content consistently every Friday? My newsletter Orts: Threads of Creativity. Each week I collect and share small snippets of creativity: embroiderers, textile artists, illustrators, DIY projects, and how we can make time for our creative endeavors. The concept inspired the name of the newsletter.
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Design Milk
MAY 13, 2024
Rotterdam-based design firm Studio RAP designed a bespoke facade in Amsterdam called the Ceramic House. This project showcases the seamless integration of tradition and innovation through the use 3D-printed ceramic technology. By utilizing custom algorithms and 3D-printed ceramic tiles, Studio RAP transformed a boutique facade into a mesmerizing display of texture, form, and craftsmanship.
Creative Boom
MAY 15, 2024
Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Take a look at who's in the running for the coveted top spot. Everyone likes to think they don't judge a book by its cover, but in reality, we all do to an extent.
Inkbot Design
MAY 13, 2024
Branding for Financial Services: Mastering Money's Image Banks and financial firms are mostly not known for their branding. They have numbers, calculations and mind-boggling amounts of money but not so much slick logos or catchy slogans. Fasten your seat belts because we are about to break that dull monetary bubble. The finance world is rapidly changing, and branding is increasingly becoming significant.
Its Nice That
MAY 14, 2024
The new visual identity plays with the ubiquitous arrow symbol and pairs it with bold typography and distinctive collage-style illustrations.
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SpeckyBoy
MAY 14, 2024
Halftone Photoshop brushes are typically used to create a dotted effect, reminiscent of old print media. They are useful for adding a vintage or comic book appearance to digital artwork, making them a popular choice for artists looking to add depth and texture to their work. Halftone brushes can be used to create backgrounds, add shading, and greatly enhance illustrations.
Design Milk
MAY 15, 2024
Retrofitting a new modern office into a former warehouse doesn’t come without challenges. Spanning 10,000 square meters with triple-height ceilings at 15 meters tall, the industrial site was spacious but old and didn’t feel like a match for Nubank , a large digital banking platform servicing Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. MM18 Architecture saw the warehouse’s potential though, so the firm, led by architects Marcos Caldeira and Mila Strauss, set out to create a new headquarters that would unite th
Creative Boom
MAY 14, 2024
Think there's nothing exciting about humble produce? Think again. Coley Porter Bell's new brand identity for Tesco's Root & Soul range transforms plant-based ingredients into show-stopping superstars. We all know we need to eat vegetables, but when was the last time you were actually excited by the idea? Well, if trends and diets are anything to go by, it looks like the popularity of produce is on the up.
Booooooom
MAY 13, 2024
Virginia-based photographer and artist Jeremy Starn has turned his "Displacement" series into a photo book.
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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 20, 2024
The rooster, with its proud posture, vibrant colors, and distinctive crow, has captivated cultures for centuries. This majestic bird isn’t just a symbol of the dawn; it’s also a popular choice for logos and illustrations. Let’s explore the reasons why the rooster reigns supreme in the world of visual branding with 40+ creative rooster logos and illustrations examples for your inspiration.
Azure Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
A social housing boom is underway in Spain. Thanks to architectural competitions organized by municipal or regional authorities, government-subsidized projects are not only growing in number, adding much-needed housing supply, but are just as — if not more — thoughtfully designed than their market-rate counterparts. The Balearic Islands, an archipelago off the Eastern coast of Spain, has its own reputation for delivering forward-thinking social housing.
Design Milk
MAY 14, 2024
1. Solid Wiggles I’ve been following Solid Wiggles since they first popped up in my Instagram feed more than a year ago. How could you not take notice of these little cubes of edible art?! These are the JELL-O shots you actually want to take because they’re as delicious as they are Instagrammable. Solid Wiggle has been creating handcrafted cubes and “jelly cakes” since 2020, when the brand was founded by pastry chef Jena Derman and master mixologist Jack Schramm.
Inkbot Design
MAY 20, 2024
Branding Basics: 11 Keys to Building Brand Identity Indeed, you must have heard the word “branding” being mentioned quite often recently- by marketers, entrepreneurs and even social media influencers. But what exactly does this term mean? And why should one focus on creating a powerful brand for their business, product or personal venture? To put it simply, your brand is how others see you.
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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 14, 2024
Have you poured your heart and soul into creating an awesome t-shirt design? But something feels missing? This is where t-shirt mockups come in! Mockups are like magic portals, transforming your flat design into a realistic product on a model or hanger. This guide dives into the best t-shirt mockups free and paid resources, helping graphic designers, t-shirt designers, and apparel designers of all levels showcase their work in a professional and eye-catching way.
SpeckyBoy
MAY 20, 2024
Creativity can be freeing for web designers. There’s nothing quite like reaching that “a-ha” moment. It’s when an idea transfers from your head to a screen. I had that feeling a lot during my early days in this industry. My work wasn’t great, mind you. But I felt the thrill of doing things I’d never done. And it was even better if I had made a client happy.
We And The Color
MAY 20, 2024
In graphic design, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. Adobe Stock, a leading provider of high-quality graphics and stock images, has taken a significant leap forward by integrating AI-generated content creation into its platform. This advancement allows users not only to license countless graphics and stock images but also to generate images, […] The post Exploring AI-Generated T-Shirt Mockups with Adobe Stock appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
Creative Boom
MAY 15, 2024
Elements of Goldbug's old identity were retained and refreshed where possible to preserve the brand's 56-year legacy. Lafayette American's Scorpion Rose Studio has rebranded the women-owned infant and children's accessories brand Goldbug, introducing a new visual language to help the company transition from B2B to B2C. Since its inception in 1968, Goldbug has distributed infant and children's accessories under four different brand names: GO by Goldbug, TravelBug, On the Goldbug, and Goldbug.
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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