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.
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 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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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.
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.
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
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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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.
Booooooom
MAY 13, 2024
Virginia-based photographer and artist Jeremy Starn has turned his "Displacement" series into a photo book.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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 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 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
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.
Creative Bloq
MAY 15, 2024
These colours shouldn't have worked together.
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.
We And The Color
MAY 16, 2024
Unleashing the Power of Abstract Design with The Royal Studio’s Amazing Event Poster Template Standing out is no longer just an option, it’s a necessity. The Royal Studio, renowned for their avant-garde approach, has once again pushed the boundaries with this stunning creation: an abstract underground event poster template. Designed specifically for use in Adobe […] The post Abstract Underground Event Poster Templates for Adobe Illustrator appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
Noupe
MAY 17, 2024
A recent report reveals that the creator economy is worth more than $100 billion dollars. In the last eight years, its global market size has increased by more than 20 times and is expected to reach $500 billion in the next three years. And it’s not hard to see why. 67% of B2B marketers see more impact with influencer marketing than brand-only campaigns.
Design Milk
MAY 17, 2024
Design Milk is excited to share the most recent lecture of the 2023/2024 academic year of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Design Conversation Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology. This session features Faride Mereb , an award-winning Venezuelan book designer, researcher, and educator who is based in New York City. In the lecture, Mereb highlights various case studies she has developed over the years in both Venezuela and now in the U.S. through her design studio, Letra
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.
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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