April, 2024

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Chloe Norman on her fun character designs for an award-winning restaurant

Creative Boom

The illustrator and designer helped take two friends' restaurant idea from humble beginnings to awards success. She explains the challenges involved and how she met them. From Bidenomonics to Romantasy, everyone loves a good portmanteau – the technical term for two words joined together. The best examples don't even need to be explained: it's immediately obvious that, for example, 'boxercise' is a mixture of boxing and exercise.

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Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Atol

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Atol font family. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Atol appeared first on I Love Typography.

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This Confectionary Office Is the Stuff of Willy Wonka’s Dreams

Design Milk

If the eccentric proprietor of the Wonka Chocolate Factory had a headquarters like this, he’d probably think twice about handing over the keys to little Charlie. Designed by Ippolito Fleitz Group (IFG) , the new Ritter Sport Schokozentrale (which translates to Chocolate Central) in Waldenbuch, Germany, is an exemplary model of what an inspiring, joyful, and innovative office in the sweets industry – or any industry, for that matter – should look like.

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Booooooom x Capture Photography Festival: Gabriel Esteban Molina Interview

Booooooom

Edmonton-based artist Gabriel Esteban Molina was the artist selected from our Capture Public Art Open Call this year! Thanks again to everyone who submitted. Gabriel’s images will be installed at the King Edward Canada Line Train Station, here in Vancouver, as part of Capture 2024. The images on display are from Gabriel’s series “The Great Divide” which draws on the connection between photography and nostalgia.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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

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Discover the Power of Color: Unveiling the Secrets in Sean Adams’ Color Theory Course

We And The Color

Have you ever been captivated by a visually stunning piece of art, design, or even a simple advertisement? The magic behind that impact often lies in the strategic use of color. Color theory is the science and art of using colors effectively to communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and create harmony in visual compositions. Whether you’re a budding artist, a designer looking to refine your skills, or simply someone who wants to elevate the visual impact of your projects, understanding color t

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JKR overhauls RSPCA’s identity to align with its newly defined purpose

Creative Boom

With its new, more distinct logotype, richer colour palette, and suite of iconography, the RSPCA hopes to rally support for tackling the growing global challenges in animal welfare. As the RSPCA celebrates 200 years of working to help animals live fairer and better lives, it has launched a new purpose, positioning, and brand identity designed by Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR).

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How to better use Photoshop's AI tools to enhance your art

Creative Bloq

Pro artist Martin Nebelong reveals how to get more from Adobe's new AI tools, including Generative Fill, Structure Reference and Firefly.

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Proto-typography: how type is dictated by the surface it’s written on

Its Nice That

Be it historical writing systems inscribed on leaves or entirely new mediums all together, we explore how, in typographic design, the medium has always shaped the message.

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A Tiny Apartment in Singapore Maximizes Space With a New Loft

Design Milk

Metre Architects , a design firm known for its innovative spatial solutions , has pushed the boundaries of conventional design again with their latest project entitled Vessel. Located in Singapore, this new condo apartment underwent renovations to add a loft structure and to tailor the design to the lifestyle needs of the young professional couple who owns it.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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.

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A New Era for DIELINE

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Researchers Uncover Hundreds of New Marine Species in the Underwater Mountain Ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean

Colossal

A Chaunacops (a genus of bony fish in the sea toad family Chaunacidae) is seen at a depth of 1388.65 meters on Seamount SF2 inside the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park. All images courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute, shared with permission Stretching thousands of miles off Chile’s coast to Rapa Nui , also known as Easter Island, the Salas y Gómez Ridge is a vast underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean.

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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

Creative Boom

Sharon Stone with her paintings at the East Coast premiere of her art exhibition Courtesy of C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. Stone has two new exhibitions in Berlin and San Francisco Countless people have switched careers mid-stream, as actress-turned-painter Sharon Stone recently did. We discuss how to follow in her footsteps and how buying a.ART domain name can help.

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"Animation and art runs through us all": Inside the world of Bomper studio

Creative Bloq

Catching up with Emlyn Davies and Mark Procter of Wales-based animation studio Bomper on its 10th anniversary.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

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.

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Hannah Robinson takes inspiration from 1950s poster design and her dad’s toilet humour

Its Nice That

“If I can giggle at my own work, I know I’m doing something right,” says the illustrator.

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Rockhill Construction Is a Steward for Craft in Chelsea Condo

Design Milk

While star -chitects bask in the glory of their completed projects, contractors and construction companies responsible for realizing those designs are often overlooked. And at no fault of their own, so too is the general public unaware of the difference between things like interior architecture and interior design – the articulation of functional space through building and the making of interior atmospheres through aesthetics, respectively.

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Afishionado Fights to Prevent Ocean Waste with Great-Looking Recyclable Bags

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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House Madalena by Paulo Martins

We And The Color

A Harmonious Blend of Privacy and Transparency Nestled in the picturesque town of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, the Madalena House stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity. Designed by the esteemed firm Paulo Martins Arquitectura , this residential gem seamlessly marries form and function, creating a harmonious living space that balances privacy with openness.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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.

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Sam Rodriguez's graffiti-inspired portraits depict people in their unseen entirety

Creative Boom

California-based illustrator, artist and letterer Sam Rodriguez specialises in creating portraits that include the "unseen aspects of individuals." We caught up with him to hear how they're made and the ways in which graffiti shaped his process. Some people have always known that they wanted to be artists. But for others, the realisation has been more subtle.

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"It was an extremely complicated production": How we made Cannonball!

Creative Bloq

From tricky pop-ups to beautifully illustrated characters, Taxi Studio's new book is a triumph of problem solving.

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“Aravaipa” by Photographer Andrea Koesters

Booooooom

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Maryland’s Ginko House: Where History Meets Modernity

Design Milk

Stepping onto the grounds of this Bethesda, Maryland home, visitors are greeted by the majestic ginkgo trees that frame the entrance. This newly renovated 1920s center-hall colonial – dubbed the Ginko House – has undergone a major transformation, breathing new life into its historic bones while retaining some of its original charm. The 4,875-square-foot home had a large addition located at the rear, consisting of a kitchen, great room, and primary suite, that was flooded with natural light.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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.

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Pack of the Month: Roaster Works With Studio MPLS to Bring Its Coffee Tins to Bold, Retro Life

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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“ArtiFacial”: A Journey Through the Convergence of Authenticity and Illusion by Manu Grinspan

We And The Color

In the realm of contemporary art, few projects have dared to confront the complexities of our digitized existence as boldly as Manu Grinspan’s “ArtiFacial.” This groundbreaking series stands at the intersection of traditional art and advanced technology, challenging the observer to discern where reality ends and artifice begins. “ArtiFacial”: Exploring the Blur Between Reality and Artifice by Manu Grinspan The Essence of “ArtiFacial” At its core, “ArtiFacial” is a visual commentary o

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How to juggle multiple projects as a creative

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Aisyaqilumar - stock.adobe.com As a creative professional, you need to spin a lot of plates. But how do you avoid them all crashing to the ground at once? We elicit the best advice from the Creative Boom community. Feeling overwhelmed? You wouldn't be the first creative professional to buckle under the weight of multiple projects.

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A day in the life: Senior animation supervisor Liz Bernard

Creative Bloq

Explore a not-so-average day in the life of the Digital Domain animation mastermind.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?