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Designspiration
JANUARY 20, 2024
Discover more of the best Photography, Art, Graphic Art, Illustrations, and Photography Inspiration inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Michael Thomason (@michael).
Graphic designer Dan Polyak talks us through working with the visual world of drag queens in the “drag renaissance”
Its Nice That
MAY 28, 2021
Based in Chicago, Dan is a go-to name for drag queens looking to diversify their graphic art, logo design, art direction, photography, and more.
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Claudia Schiffer’s new book curates iconic fashion photography from the 90s
Creative Review
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Image © Arthur Elgort Schiffer has also built up an impressive archive of fashion photography over the course of her career. is a celebration of fashion photography and also of the teams of photographers, models, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and art directors that harnessed the transformative power of fashion.”
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Irina ?elaru closes the gap between her personality and drawings by embracing simplicity
Creative Boom
AUGUST 30, 2022
Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process. Studying graphic arts introduced her to almost every visual art-related discipline, including graphic design, printmaking, photography, and fine art. "I
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Designspiration
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Discover more of the best Photography, Spaces, Black and White, Graphic Art, and Film Music inspiration on Designspiration Saved by uluask (@uluask).
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Creative conferences and events to get excited about in 2023
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Photo North Festival – Leeds, UK (24-26 Mar) Photo North Festival brings together exhibitions from world-renowned and emerging photography artists, along with talks, walks, workshops, meet the artist, film screenings, book and print signings, and portfolio reviews. Their slogan is: "Come as friends and leave as family".
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Parallel Universe by Simek
We And The Color
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Born in 1985 in Chalkida, Greece, Simek (aka Christos Tzaferos) is a visual artist and graphic designer who has been experimenting with graffiti and street art since the end of the 1990s and he took up painting and photography in 2009. Christos Tzaferos studied graphic design in Athens. Subscribe to our newsletter!
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Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in Spanish Harlem in the Mid-1980s
Design You Trust
OCTOBER 23, 2021
He began studying photography at the School of Visual Arts and went on to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree at New York City Technical College. He worked in the graphic arts industry before deciding to pursue photography further.
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Photographing the birth of hip-hop
Creative Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
It’s hard to overestimate the impact of hip hop on everything from language to fashion, photography, fonts, TV shows, and, of course, music. Having studied graphic arts at Parisian art school Penninghen, Bramly started working as a freelance photographer, shooting for the likes of Paris Match and Elle.
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Necia Branding
Mindsparkle Mag
MARCH 4, 2022
Behind this disruptive branding and art direction is Juan Sebastián Carvajal ‘s creative mind alongside his team. . Respecting the brand’s art direction, the creative team wanted to build a brand with a wide range of colors and risky combinations to mix them with editorial photography. . Additional credits.
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The Vibrant World of Japanese Graphic Design
Inkbot Design
JANUARY 24, 2024
Post-War Graphic Design After WWII, Japan rebuilt while embracing traditional art and international modernism in graphic design. Printing Technology Advances Print production technologies, enabling graphic design and art innovations, transformed Japan's history.
Motion designer Nina-Lou Giachetti describes her creative process
Creative Review
MARCH 25, 2021
Despite growing up on a remote farm in Brittany, France, Giachetti’s parents were heavily into art and gave her a solid cultural base. “I also experimented with a lot of art forms during my childhood, and I always knew I wanted to work in this area,” she says. ” ninalougiachetti.com.
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El Rayo Tequila
Mindsparkle Mag
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Futura created a lively, modern art direction and photography set for the brand to dance the competence away. . Architects like Luis Barragán and Ricardo Legorreta’s works form part of the photography settings. Contrast and light are the two main features of the art direction. .
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Year In Review #BestOf2022
Graphic Design Junction
DECEMBER 30, 2022
23 New Vector Illustrator Brushes For Illustration Art. High-quality brushes for Adobe Illustrator Professional hand-drawn vector illustrator brushes for any kind of vector graphics, from illustrations for kids, grunge style illustrations, comic and vintage or antique graphic art. Continue Read. Continue Read.
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The 2021 Design Week graduate show guide
Design Week
JUNE 1, 2021
University for the Creative Arts – digital showcase. Arts University Bournemouth – digital showcase. Winchester School of Art – digital showcase and physical exhibition. The Summer Degree Show will feature work from six undergraduate programmes, including graphic arts and textile design.
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Plantó Branding
Mindsparkle Mag
MARCH 30, 2022
With a vintage aesthetic and a warm, grid background, photography and art direction pop out of the imagery. Consequently, creatives reflected this in Plantó’s color palette. What’s more vibrant than an orange and teal contrast? Tbh, we couldn’t come up with anything. .
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11 Best Graphic Design Schools In Ohio (2022 Update)
Shillington
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
It’s also home to over 30 art institutions, most notably the Cincinnati Art Museum which is home to over 100,000 pieces. The best of these courses is Shillington’s innovative graphic design course that gets you fully prepared to work as a graphic designer in a seriously short amount of time.
King & Collins
Mindsparkle Mag
MAY 29, 2022
Art Direction, Branding, Collateral, Graphic Design and Creative Strategy by Pop & Pac. Collateral Photography by Foliolio. The overall feel captures the quiet confidence every client feels through their engagement with King & Collins. Additional credits. Printing by Hungry Workshop.
Moujan Lusso
Mindsparkle Mag
JULY 22, 2021
The gold foil stamped typography and mesmeric brand mark designed with a line art style complements the project’s pastel color palette. We’re delighted by not only their design decisions but by their art direction too. Product Photography — Ciprian Kis. The post Moujan Lusso appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.
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Studio Fotonokka
Mindsparkle Mag
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Fotonokka is a photography agency based in Helsinki, representing a carefully curated mix of rising stars and established artists. The identity captures the photography concept of f-stop in the bold, contemporary wordmark that is a metaphor for the process of creating a photo and illuminating your ideas with visual storytelling.
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Supergrand
Mindsparkle Mag
MARCH 20, 2023
The graphic platform developed, minimalist and oversized, leaves all the space to Supergrand’s creations. The photography transposes in images the warmth and the social role that Supergrand wishes to play in the intimacy. Floor your guests—Supergrand is a design studio based in Montréal specialized in handmade rugs.
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Venetian Mirrors
Mindsparkle Mag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Art Director: Pierfilippo Ariano. Photography: Elena Rocco. We love the typography choice designers made. And the brand’s recognition is 11/10. Additional credits. Designers: Alessandro Caminiti , Reem Radhi , Elisa Cianferoni. Project Management & Social Media: Niccolò Mamprin.
Genie Wahnsinn
Mindsparkle Mag
MARCH 24, 2023
Designed by Lukas Diemling and photography by Dominic Erschen , Genie & Wahnsinn , german for Genius & Madness. In between that two opposites Youri Keifens moves every day with his work as a copywriter and coach. The combination of the punctuation marks »! &?«
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5 Ways to Level Up Your Design Career
Design Beep
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
You can also join an industry focused association like the American Institute of Graphic Arts to connect with other professionals. You can also draw inspiration from trying out other mediums, such as painting, photography, or ceramics. Before you create your plan, it is essential to get input from more experienced designers.
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Insectum Portraits
Mindsparkle Mag
DECEMBER 22, 2021
All in all, featuring this photography and makeup project aims to increase and boost our imagination. Here, we illustrate this with Picasso’s proactive quote: Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. What kind of activities help you unlock creativity? .
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Best 11 Graphic Design Schools In Texas (2023 List)
Shillington
JANUARY 10, 2023
The Art & Art History department houses the Visual Communication Design program at The University of Texas at Arlington, where their curriculum focuses on the understanding of problem solving relative to global visual communication. In just 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time on campus or online—you could become a designer!
Yirmiyedi Kuzguncuk Branding
Mindsparkle Mag
AUGUST 20, 2021
Today, we’re traveling to a concept store that sells design goods and art pieces located in Instanbul. Photography: Betül Bora. The shop’s outside inspired the designers to brainstorm homie, cozy ideas based on its bricked historical wall. The Canvas House studio was in charge of Yirmiyedi Kuzguncuk’s brand identity.
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Best 11 Graphic Design Schools In Texas (2022 List)
Shillington
JANUARY 10, 2022
Shillington’s graphic design course can be taken from anywhere—whether you’re living down South or fancy taking a trip, you can join us from the comfort of whichever option works best for you. Their graduates range from art directors and software engineers to production designers and user-interface/experience designers. Texas A&M
Best 11 Graphic Design Schools In Texas (2022 List)
Shillington
JANUARY 10, 2022
Shillington’s graphic design course can be taken from anywhere—whether you’re living down South or fancy taking a trip, you can join us from the comfort of whichever option works best for you. Their graduates range from art directors and software engineers to production designers and user-interface/experience designers. Texas A&M
WIM Fragrances
Mindsparkle Mag
AUGUST 20, 2021
Lifestyle photography and video: Rochowski Studio. E-commerce photography: Gently Shake The World. They created a stunning, fresh packaging design and encouraged us to take some time for ourselves. . Additional credits. Interior styling: Alex Kristal. The post WIM Fragrances appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.
Design Styles Across 10 Decades
Envato Tuts+
AUGUST 10, 2017
You'll find resources from different eras of graphic design. Channel a bygone time in your own designs by following the graphic art styles of different graphic design movements. Travel poster published by Victorian Railways, Australia, which has a very striking Art Deco design. What Is Art Nouveau?
Top 10 Best Illustrator Plugins for Designers
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 20, 2022
It has now evolved into a graphic art form widely used in the design. includes 50 separate and layered Illustrator plugins with 50 different shapes for image and photography warping. From photography, slit-scan distortions into a glitch or mirror reflection effects. Loading Preview… Powered by Creative Market.
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Prospect Refuge
Mindsparkle Mag
MAY 17, 2022
The website is highlighted by custom illustrations, vibrant photography, and video showcasing the studio’s growing body of work and the talented team. An array of print collateral — letterhead, notecards, project correspondence, business cards, and matchbooks — nods to the brand’s narrative approach and unique, visionary spirit.
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Wild. Kombucha
Mindsparkle Mag
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Photography: Marek Bartoš. Both materials are recyclable and add to the brand a pure and rustic feel. In contrast with the labels, designers decided to make 100% of the brown cardboard boxes laser-cut, avoiding printing techniques. Additional credits. Copywriting: Salwa Benaissa. The post Wild. Kombucha appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.
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Sophie Junya
Mindsparkle Mag
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Photography: Katya Kalyska. The product inside is for beautifying the body and outside for making good for the planet. Additional credits. Client: Ruby Rise. Brand Identity: Firuz Kurbonzodski. CG Artist: Anastasiya Kleban. Copywriter: Elizaveta Artyukhovich. The post Sophie Junya appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.
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Serving Sculpture
Mindsparkle Mag
APRIL 12, 2022
Serving Sculpture — Renewal of Finnish Craft & Design is an art and design display held as part of Stockholm Design Week 2022. The exhibition cooperates with the Finnish Institute in Stockholm, and UU Market, a collective and agency for new Finnish art and design. It belongs to Titilda’s creative minds. .
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PIONEERS OF GERMAN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Illustration Art
OCTOBER 16, 2017
The poor man's art museum, they transformed public boulevards into art galleries and revolutionized the worlds of advertising and design that followed. Modern typography was invented and the rapidly developing science of photography was applied in new ways, such as photomontages.
The Gatherers Identity
Mindsparkle Mag
MAY 22, 2022
Folio photography by Shelley Horan. A layered approach ensures The Gatherers brand is embedded throughout the customer experience, with considered details like the tear-off notecard section of the custom folders. Additional credits. The post The Gatherers Identity appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.
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Top 10 Best Free Graphic Design Courses Online
Inkbot Design
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
In this blog post, you'll discover the top 10 best free online graphic design courses to help you build your skills or jumpstart your graphic design career. What is Graphic Design? Graphic designers use these specialised software programs to create visual designs to communicate ideas and solve real-world problems.
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Kalamajka
Mindsparkle Mag
JULY 12, 2022
Photography: Kevin Harald Campean. Reflecting on this dynamic contrast, the light pastel lilac label complemented with navy blue lettering creates an invitation to explore the fresh, fruity, and bold notes of Vojtek’s Kalamajka Portugieser. Additional credits. Illustration: Zita Beke.
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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design
Design Week
JANUARY 29, 2020
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. The project brief called for the jacket art to convey the mood and spirit of magical realism, the literary genre for which the subject is best known. “But books, physical books, remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant.”
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MOG – Moments of Glow
Mindsparkle Mag
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Moreover, the creative team has guided an impeccable art direction. Undoubtedly, we’re saving Low Key’s color palette for future inspiration; it’s so beautiful! Plus, the combination of pastel tones and neon is something that has arrived to stay. The ultra-clean style designers created are super bold.
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Tbsp. Restaurant
Mindsparkle Mag
JANUARY 9, 2022
Art Directors: Mélanie Boucher & Alice Ware. Capable of transforming a person’s dining experience and day, Tbsp. invites guests into the warmth of fully appreciating a meal, one tablespoon at a time. Additional credits. Creative Director: Marie-Elaine Benoît. Account Director: Claire Pouly. Account Coordinator: Joelle Laferrière.
7 Years Since Shillington Manchester: Lorelle Skelton, Founder of The Creative Occupation (+ Exclusive Discount!)
Shillington
JULY 28, 2021
Credit: Ellie Grace Photography. I knew that before I could start applying for graphic design roles I needed to address these things, so when I saw an advert for Shillington in a copy of Computer Arts magazine (RIP) I was excited. After stumbling across an advert for Shillington , she knew it was for.
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