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Brimming with Lush Texture, Mixed-Media Tapestries by April Bey Envision an Afrofuturist World

Colossal

“Your Failure is Not a Victory for Me” (2022), watercolor, graphite, acrylic paint, digitally printed/woven textiles, hand sewing, 110 x 72 inches. April Bey , a Black, queer, mixed-media artist, reminds us that sometimes, in order to get free, we must transcend.

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20+ Creative Envelope Design Ideas That Stand Out

Inkbot Design

Play with Colour, Texture, Fonts, and Graphics Visually exciting design elements, brilliant colour choices , and impactful graphics on your envelopes significantly increase perceived value and make your mail more alluring. Texture and Speciality Papers Surprise touch receptors by using envelopes with textural speciality papers and finishes.

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The 10 Most Beguiling Designs at Maison&Object 2024

Design Milk

The companion fair showcased raw textures, materials, and finishes along with natural and white upholstered furniture emphasizing a minimalist aesthetic that continues to prevail. Photo: Anne-Emmanuelle Thion Melissa Feldman is a design writer, editor, consultant, and content strategist who lives and works in New York City.

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Vintage Branding: Reviving the Classics for Modern Marketing

Inkbot Design

Back then, designers didn't have fancy computer software or digital tools; everything was painstakingly hand-drawn, hand-lettered, and meticulously crafted with traditional techniques. This emphasis on craftsmanship and artistry gives vintage designs rich, textured quality and undeniable charm.

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Designing For Print Vs Digital: The Differences

Inkbot Design

What key differences must designers consider with emerging new technologies when creating physical print mediums versus digital platforms? This article will explore designing for print vs digital media, the differences and creative considerations. The Next Great Print and Digital Convergence?

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The Vibrant World of Japanese Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

They balanced clean, grid-based layouts from the International Typographic Style with handmade brush strokes, fabrics, origami textures, and calligraphy. Printing Technology Advances Print production technologies, enabling graphic design and art innovations, transformed Japan's history.

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A Guide to Vintage Design Styles

Tuts Plus

For example, a designer can use 50s design elements such as fonts and mid-century illustration to give something a 50s art style or retro graphic design, and combine this with aged textures to give the impression of ageing. Look at a shiny modern digital print, and you’ll probably place it as having being made recently.