Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2024

With FRAMES, you'll receive a beautiful magazine and exclusive digital content, as well as engagement with a worldwide network of photographers and a chance to chat with some of the world's leading talent. Best of all, we've got an exclusive discount code, too. In a world increasingly dominated by digital content and virtual experiences, there's something refreshingly tangible about holding a printed magazine in your hands.

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UX Collective

MAY 1, 2024

The promise of AI as a workflow accelerator for the UX process is a given. As I pointed out in a recent article is the great promise of AI is that “AI will reduce our “busy work” load by automating processes, aiding research, and so on. ” What has frustrated me is finding solid examples of AI doing just that. In a course I am developing for LinkedIn Learning I found one when I encountered the updated version of Stark’s Sidekick tool for Figma.

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BP&O

APRIL 25, 2024

Barnardo’s is the UK’s largest children’s charity, and it undoubtedly does much good in the world. However, its history up to this point is also littered with uncomfortable controversies. Certainly, the most outlandish transgressions are concentrated in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Founder Thomas John Barnardo was taken to court 88 times for kidnapping children (or ‘philanthropic abductions’, as old The post Barnardo’s by The Clearing appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging a

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. With a unique style characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and whimsical narratives, Samji has carved a niche for themselves in the world of illustration. Through their captivating artwork, Samji seamlessly combines traditional techniques with digital illustrations medium, creating visually stunning pieces that captivate audiences worldwide.

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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

Booooooom

APRIL 30, 2024

For our second annual Booooooom Photo Awards, supported by Format , we selected 5 winners, one for each of the following categories: Portrait, Street, Shadows, Colour, Nature. Now it is our pleasure to introduce the winner of the Street category, Riac Oseph. Riac Oseph is a fashion designer and visual artist from India, born and raised in Kuwait. His practice serves as a dissection of his psyche, using clothing, movement and still image to dive into specific memories and understand their psychol

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Its Nice That

APRIL 29, 2024

Throughout history, artistic production has been framed in opposition to productive labour. Today, creatives are still feeling the aftereffects of this. Here, anthropologist and illustrator Julien Posture unpacks why this might be and offers some potential solutions.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 29, 2024

As the graphic design landscape constantly evolves, fresh fonts have become a powerful tool for shaping brand identity. These innovative typefaces can elevate your brand’s voice, injecting personality and style that resonates with your target audience. They act as the voice of your brand, conveying personality, professionalism, and a sense of style.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

RADICAL REUSE When the building is a relic, a ruin, a shell of its former self, an adaptation that links past and future can be just as audacious as it is sustainable and functional. Case Study 1: Domino Sugar Refinery , New York The Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn was once the largest such operation in the world. Today, it accommodates 15 storeys of office, retail and event spaces — all inside a glass volume inserted within the original facade.

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HONGKIAT

APRIL 30, 2024

Are you a freelance designer finding it tough to secure gigs , or high-quality opportunities that can boost your career? Or perhaps you’re in search of a stable, full-time position but can’t seem to find the ideal job. If you’ve been facing this dilemma for some time, you might start to wonder if something is amiss. Indeed, there could be several factors at play preventing you from landing the design jobs you desire.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Improving your sleep is the best way to become more creative, productive and happier. So it's time you prioritised it, and we have some fantastic tips from fellow creatives to help you do so. Sometimes, it seems like the unattainable Holy Grail. How, you wonder, can I become more creative, more imaginative, and more productive?

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Design Milk

APRIL 26, 2024

It may come as a surprise, but the human experiences of taste, hearing, smell, touch, and sight, share the computing capacity of technologies like the pocket calculator, hard disk, USB Key, and computer network, respectively. Google Hardware Design Studio , in collaboration with arts and research lab Chromasonic , explores the bandwidth of those sensory perceptions with their Milan Design Week 2024 exhibition Making Sense of Color.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 27, 2024

The graphic design industry is constantly evolving, with new tools and technologies emerging to streamline workflows and enhance creativity. One of the most exciting advancements in recent years is the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) mockup generators. These innovative platforms are transforming the way designers approach mockups, offering a plethora of benefits that can significantly improve efficiency and design outcomes.

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Its Nice That

MAY 1, 2024

Sculpture, web design, typography – whatever Kartik turns his hand to, there is an urge to let real world influences mess with standardisation.

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Booooooom

APRIL 25, 2024

For our second annual Booooooom Photo Awards, supported by Format , we selected 5 winners, one for each of the following categories: Portrait, Street, Shadows, Colour, Nature. Now it is our pleasure to introduce the winner of the Portrait category, Wilhelm Philipp. Wilhelm Philipp is a self-taught photographer from Australia. He uses his camera to highlight everyday subjects and specifically explore the Australian suburban identity that he feels is too often overlooked or forgotten about.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2024

Designed by NYC-based studio Porto Rocha, the new performing arts centre's identity looks to close the curtain on exclusivity while honouring the former World Trade Centre site. A new creative space has made its home at the historic World Trade Centre site in Lower Manhattan, NYC, with an identity designed by Porto Rocha to welcome previously excluded audiences.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 28, 2024

I’ve learned many lessons in my years as a grumpy designer. One is to try and separate work from the rest of your life. It’s a healthy practice – one that leads to (slightly) less stress. But, try as I might, certain things stick with me. Things that stay at the front of my mind all day and night. This vicious cycle results in less sleep and more grump.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, the art of illustration has transcended traditional mediums, finding a new canvas in the digital realm. Among the plethora of tools available, Procreate stands out as a powerful ally for artists, offering a versatile platform to unleash their creativity. However, mastering this tool requires more than just familiarity with its interface; it demands skill, technique, and guidance.

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Design Milk

MAY 1, 2024

We’re big (HUGE!) fans of Andrew Footit , an award-winning independent artist and designer based in the United Kingdom who focuses on modern and illustrative typography in both 2D and 3D formats. His work has reached worldwide acclaim, garnering the eyes of (and in some cases securing collaborations with) Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Hyundai, Nike, and more.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 1, 2024

Many designers adopt a fixed pricing strategy when billing clients for their services. A common choice is to charge by the hour, which precisely accounts for the time spent and helps avoid complications like scope creep. However, what if you feel underappreciated by your current clients and find that hourly rates are no longer satisfactory ? In this discussion, we’ll tackle the challenging topic of accurately valuing and pricing your design services to ensure mutual satisfaction in every transac

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Creative Boom

APRIL 28, 2024

French collective Unexplored Fields has been drawing on the new Headshot 2.0 feature in Character Creator to make it easier to design digital humans. Co-founder Virgile Biosa shares the inside details. Not sure whether you'd like to work in fashion or 3D? Unexplored Fields is a collective of 3D artists who decided to do both! Based in Lyon, France, they're at the forefront of combining art, fashion and CGI, crafting digital fashion campaigns that seamlessly blur the lines between reality and the

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UX Collective

APRIL 28, 2024

Selecting a typeface that suits your brand, is versatile enough for your products, and is accessible can be a daunting task with the multitude of fonts available. In this article, I will walk you through some key factors to consider when selecting an accessible typeface that is also functional and visually appealing. Font… typeface… what is the difference?

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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.

Web Design

Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 29, 2024

In the age of digital photography and high-definition videography, capturing life’s precious moments is easier than ever. However, sharing those cherished memories with loved ones can become a challenge when file sizes exceed email attachment limitations. Cramming photos and videos into clunky email chains often leads to compression, resulting in a loss of quality.

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Design Milk

APRIL 25, 2024

In the bustling city of Bangalore, India, The Villa Tabebuia stands as a serene, Zen-inspired sanctuary with a contemporary Japanese-style designed by TaP Design Inc. The vision behind Villa Tabebuia was to create a space that exudes tranquility and elegance while maintaining a deep connection with its natural surroundings. Teakwood elements and organic accents adorn the home, seamlessly integrating it with the lush greenery that surrounds the property.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 28, 2024

Four artists discuss using visual elements to imbue their work with personal and universal human stories.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2024

For ten years, dating app Bumble has been putting power in the hands of women. Now, an in-house rebrand is refreshing that mission. Hate dating apps? We're not massive fans either. But Bumble is a bit different. Founded in 2014, its unique twist is that it empowers women to make the first move. Unlike other dating apps where either person can initiate contact, Bumble flips the script in heterosexual matches by requiring women to send the opening message within 24 hours of a match, or else the co

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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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