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.
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.
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Designer Daily
MAY 11, 2024
Whether you’re a new design whiz setting up your dream studio or just looking to upgrade your old machine, the printer you choose can make a big difference. The right one should work seamlessly with how you create, ensuring every print looks terrific. Think of it like having the perfect tools for the job. Graphic designers might need a printer that captures every tiny detail, while architects might need one that can handle big printing jobs without a hitch.
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.
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 12, 2024
The world of design is always changing, with new trends popping up all the time. To make killer visuals, you need the right tools. But fancy design software and stock photos can cost a fortune! Luckily, there’s a ton of awesome free resources online for graphic designers, no matter your experience level. This article will show you some of the fresh free graphic design resources to take your designs to the next level, from stunning photos to amazing fonts and mockup templates.
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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.
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.
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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 10, 2024
The living room: a haven for relaxation, entertainment, and connection. It’s the heart of the home, where we unwind after a long day, gather with loved ones, and create lasting memories. But sometimes, this central space can feel uninspired, lacking the personality and warmth it deserves. If you’re looking to breathe new life into your living room and create a space that reflects your unique style, this guide is packed with inspirational living room décor ideas to suit every home.
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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 13, 2024
Reworking a sensitive political topic into an engaging, accessible and design-led publication was one of the challenges that design studio Sister Mary encountered during the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal. It pays homage to samizdat, which translates to "self-publishing" in Russian and refers to literature clandestinely written, copied, and circulated during the Soviet era.
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?
We And The Color
MAY 11, 2024
Why a Classic Resume Template Might Be Your Secret Weapon While many people are obsessed with all things flashy and attention-grabbing, the resume might be the last place you’d expect to find a champion for the classic look. But hear us out. While a graphically-designed resume can be tempting, there’s something to be said for […] The post Download a Clean & Classic Resume Template appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
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
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Graphic Design Junction
MAY 11, 2024
In today’s digital age, clean business cards might seem like a relic of the past. However, a well-designed card remains a powerful networking tool. It’s a tangible representation of your brand, a physical object someone can hold onto and reference later. But in a world bombarded with flashy marketing, how do you create a business card that stands out?
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.
UX Collective
MAY 11, 2024
We wouldn’t have the craze for AI if we didn’t have 40 years of popular images about sentient robots, smart assistants… think about Star Wars, Her, 2001 a Space Odyssey, and many more. The same can be said of other emerging technologies. Cryptocurrencies emerged in a time of distrust of the government and financial institutions from the narratives generated during the financial crisis, the Panama Papers, and the Occupy Wall Street movement.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Creative Bloq
MAY 9, 2024
Eurovision's biggest legends had more designs than you might think.
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.
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.
Design Milk
MAY 14, 2024
Nestled between suburban tranquility and the rugged Canadian coastline, the Liminal House is a contemporary home in West Vancouver. Designed by McLeod Bovell Modern Houses , the seaside residence embodies the essence of liminality – the state of being betwixt and between, neither fully here nor there. At the heart of the design philosophy lies an understanding of transition, spurred by the homeowners’ impending journey of being empty nesters.
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.
Creative Boom
MAY 14, 2024
Group Session sees a puppet called Geoff deal with the all-too-familiar woes of being a creative in a wry and catchy way. Every year, the best and brightest in the creative industry descend on Barcelona for OFFF Festival, "the largest showcase and window of contemporary visual creativity and design". Don't worry if you couldn't make it this year, though, as Studio Mals and Setreset Films have recently shared one of its highlights.
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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