Designer Daily
MAY 30, 2024
Source Remote work has become increasingly popular, allowing professionals, including graphic designers, to work from the comfort of their homes or while traveling. To maintain productivity and deliver high-quality work, graphic designers need the right tools. Here are some essential tools for graphic designers working remotely. Reliable Hardware Having reliable hardware is fundamental for any graphic designer.
Creative Boom
MAY 29, 2024
Sam Drew, aka Lumps, recently teamed up with Covenant House Toronto to create a pair of animations for Canada's National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. We caught up with him to learn about why his surreal style actually lends itself well to this heavy subject. The work of Sam Drew, who is better known online as Lumps , is instantly recognisable thanks to his bold use of colour and surreal, edgy flourishes.
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Just Creative
MAY 27, 2024
This is a guest article written by Lauren Marie who is a graphic designer in corporate America. Want to know how to design? Then you should learn the basic fundamentals of graphic design. The basic elements of design include color, line, shape, scale, space, texture, and value and these are the fundamental pieces that make up any piece of work. If you ever start a design course this will be the very first thing that you are taught, guaranteed.
Spoon Graphics
MAY 29, 2024
Prepare for any design project that you might face this summer with a huge upgrade to your resources library. This new Creative’s Shining Summery Collection contains a variety of tools that help you create cheeful styles and effects. Improve your illustrations with detailed brushes; add stunning text to your designs with expertly crafted fonts; and easily add watercolour effects to your work with ready-made assets.
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
BP&O
MAY 28, 2024
Mother New York and Mother Design have overseen the rebirth of Brooklyn Community Foundation as the commandingly named Brooklyn Org. The sea change arose from a desire to distance the organisation from ‘notions of traditional philanthropy, seen largely today as elitist, dysfunctional, and detached’. If that sounds like a solution to a problem that shouldn’t exist (who hates charities?
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Creative Boom
MAY 29, 2024
You'd expect Australians to take umbrage at people, dubbing them the descendants of criminals. But for one founder of a coffee brand headquartered in the Big Apple, it's the exact opposite. Making jokes about Australians being descended from convicts is an age-old trope that can get quite tiresome. But in some cases, it is actually true. And so when it came to branding Bruhn Coffee co, a boutique coffee brand in Brooklyn, this was a story that London-based Intertype Studio leaned into in full ef
Design Milk
MAY 28, 2024
Norwegian architect Daniele Sales Myrhaug , co-founder of architecture firm Alma Eik , designed a modern cabin at the entrance to Grønsfjorden in rural Norway. Nestled in a sheltered spot near the municipality of Lindesnes, this idyllic summer retreat is constructed almost entirely from wood, featuring both interior plywood and an exterior clad in Kebony wood.
Inkbot Design
MAY 27, 2024
The Magic of a Brand Video Marketing Strategy Have you ever seen a mind-blowingly fantastic video? That video that holds you captive from the beginning till when it ends? Maybe it’s a comedy skit that makes you laugh your guts off, a movie trailer that brings out all the adrenaline in your body, or even a heartwarming story that leaves you with tears in your eyes.
Colossal
MAY 28, 2024
Kori Burkhardt, “Between Two Worlds” (2022), Moorea, French Polynesia. All images © the photographers, courtesy of 100 for the Ocean, shared with permission In 2023, the inaugural 100 for the Ocean event raised more than half a million dollars toward ocean conservation, and this year it’s back with 100 world-renowned photographers and artists making a global difference.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 30, 2024
Imagine your company’s logo is like a handshake. It’s one of the first things people see, so you want it to look good! A logo mockup is like a photo booth for your logo. It shows what your logo would look like on things in the real world, like business cards, t-shirts, or websites. Your logo is the cornerstone of your brand identity. It’s the visual symbol that encapsulates your company’s essence and leaves a lasting impression.
Creative Boom
MAY 28, 2024
New York-based artist, illustrator, and designer Meicheng Chi creates beautiful coloured pencil pictures that capture the images of her dreams. These artworks also help her to navigate difficult feelings in a way that feels genuine. For Meicheng Chi , drawing feels as natural as talking. Having been raised by artistic parents who encouraged her to get creative with everything, from paper to books and walls, drawing now feels like the most natural and intuitive way for Meicheng to express herself
Design Milk
MAY 28, 2024
With just one glance at the Fortune Chair , you can venture a guess as to the influence behind its design: the iconic fortune cookie. Self-described foodie designers Justin Donnelly and Monling Lee of JUMBO (remember their pasta-shaped pool floats? ) created this indoor/outdoor chair in reverence of the crispy, pinched cookie that we all know and love.
Inkbot Design
MAY 29, 2024
Optimising Visual Elements: Designing for Social Sharing To succeed at social sharing, you must optimise visual elements to maximise reach and engagement. With attention spans dwindling and competition escalating, crafting visually compelling content has become indispensable! After all, by harnessing the power of visuals, brands can captivate their audience's attention and foster meaningful connections.
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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.
Abduzeedo
MAY 27, 2024
Explore Chris Dibenedetto’s 90s Movie Posters and Their Illustration abduzeedo 0527—24 Discover Chris Dibenedetto’s unique 90s movie posters. Learn how his use of color, negative space, and storytelling creates powerful illustration compositions. Chris Dibenedetto’s alternative movie posters breathe new life into beloved 90s films, capturing their essence through a unique blend of color, negative space, and storytelling.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 28, 2024
Don’t underestimate the power of creative logo mockups! By showcasing your logo in a variety of imaginative and relevant contexts, you can take its impact and appeal to the next level. Think interactive elements, high-quality visuals, or unexpected perspectives. The right mockups can transform a simple logo into a captivating brand story. Embrace creativity, stay true to your brand’s DNA, and watch your branding soar with the help of creative logo mockups.
Creative Boom
MAY 28, 2024
This British company aims to roll back the years and make your skin look younger. Naturally, people are sceptical, so SomeOne had its work cut out, developing branding that persuades them otherwise. Most of us who've reached a certain age have spent money on anti-ageing skin products in order to hold back the march of time. But it's not like you can see the results instantly or anything.
Design Milk
MAY 29, 2024
Serving as both his first major solo show in the United Kingdom and the announcement of global representation by London’s Gallery FUMI , Casey McCafferty unveils a new body of work in carved wood and stone, in an exhibition called Head Hand Foot , that will be on display through June 29th, 2024. The self-taught artist and sculptor’s latest fusions of furniture design and sculpture are, without a doubt, bold, including tables, stools, cabinets, and chairs.
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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.
Inkbot Design
MAY 27, 2024
Guide to AI Website Design that Ranks & Converts The signs of an underperforming website are high bounce and low conversion rates. Visitors arrive, scroll for 2 seconds, and then leave, never to return. This could make you lose potential customers or clients, leading to a revenue drop. But what if there was a way to transform your website from mundane to memorable, from ordinary to outstanding?
Its Nice That
MAY 28, 2024
Taking her inspiration from logos and instruction manuals to scientific papers and infographics, the Brussels-based artists’ work has a “repetitive and methodical character”.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 28, 2024
In the age of information overload, social media has become a battlefield for brands vying for attention. Text alone struggles to compete in this fast-paced, visually driven landscape. Mastering social media branding design through visual storytelling can transform a brand’s online presence, driving engagement, loyalty, and ultimately, sales. This article delves into the principles, techniques, and benefits of visual storytelling in social media branding, providing a comprehensive guide fo
Creative Boom
MAY 28, 2024
Most Father's Day cards are insulting and reinforce negative stereotypes. A new campaign by The Or and CALM will help reset the balance. Father's Day is approaching! On Sunday 16 June, dads across the UK will receive cards based on tired stereotypes and lazy jokes about how awful and useless they are as human beings. But now, a new initiative is trying to change things by reimagining Father's Day cards with more positive and loving messages.
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.
Design Milk
MAY 30, 2024
A gut renovation seldom seems easier than starting from scratch. Forced to work within the constraints of the original structure, budgeting often feels more like guesswork than an exact science. While typical to encounter unforeseen construction expenses, the case for Noe Valley was no exception, prompting interior designer practice Innen Studio to come up with creative solutions alongside their client.
Inkbot Design
MAY 28, 2024
Diversity in Web Design: The Key to an Inclusive Online World Envision going into a room with folks from different walks of life: ages, races, nationalities, abilities, and backgrounds. Now, think about a website that works for all of them — without skipping a beat. That’s right! The power of diversity in web design. In this ever-evolving digital world, inclusive websites are no longer just a buzzword — they’re essential.
Azure Magazine
MAY 29, 2024
Nestled between Rotterdam and The Hague, the Dutch city of Delft is globally renowned for its blue pottery. Originating at the turn of the 17th century, the distinct local style of tin-glazed earthenware utilizes vivid cobalt oxide decoration — responsible for the colour now popularly known as Delft Blue — to create exceptionally intricate design details and durable ceramics.
Noupe
MAY 30, 2024
Crowded and hard-to-navigate designs are two of the biggest reasons users leave a website. When users quickly leave, engaging them and boosting conversions is impossible. One way you can help keep users on your site engaged is by implementing a visual hierarchy. What is visual hierarchy? Visual hierarchy is one web design principle that involves arranging elements on a page or site in order of importance.
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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