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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

Creative Boom

Patrick Nelson uses paper like a paintbrush to create incredible collage art. He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. © Patrick Nelson.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

The graphic design field is ever-changing, yet the rock stars of the graphic design industry are still, mainly, men. Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers! Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers! Bold words wrap you up and pull you in. You’re hooked!

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Geoffroy Pithon's explosive mix of art and graphic design for Claptrap's latest music video

Creative Boom

For its new track Out Of, French band Claptrap appointed Geoffroy Pithon and Gérald Fleury to create a stop-motion music video that mixes paint, drawings and paper cut-outs with a little lettering all in Pithon's distinctive style – a pleasing mash-up that treads a fine line between art and graphic design.

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StudioSpass installation for Chinese art fair is a textbook example of interactive art

Creative Boom

Who doesn't love an art book fair? And even better if there's some actual art to bring the event to life and elevate it above just a visit to your local bookshop. Case in point: StudioSpass , a design duo from Rotterdam, was recently asked to create an installation for an art book fair in Shenzhen, China.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Eye Magazine Eye Magazine delves deep into the world of graphic design and visual culture. It’s academic yet accessible.

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100+ Best Art Deco Patterns, Elements & Frames for Graphic Design

Just Creative

An Art Deco pattern is known for its precise and clear lines, geometric shapes, and decoration characterized by rich colors, bold geometric shapes, prolific ornamentation, and much more. You can use Art Deco patterns to instill an attractive vintage style to your digital designs with ease.

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Balancing Creativity And Client Expectations In Graphic Design

Designer Daily

Navigating the balance between boundless creativity and concrete client expectations is pivotal in graphic design. The essence of successful graphic design lies in the harmonious blend of your vision as a designer and the client’s demands. In this dynamic field, keeping your explorations on track is crucial.

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