Koto brings editorial finesse to Index Ventures’ new publishing brand
Creative Boom
APRIL 28, 2024
For Index Press, Koto opted to take a dual typographic approach and use colour to help with site navigation.
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Creative Boom
APRIL 28, 2024
For Index Press, Koto opted to take a dual typographic approach and use colour to help with site navigation.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. And in an era dominated by digital, one might be tempted to think that print has lost its relevance. Idea Idea is a magazine about graphic design and typography published quarterly in Tokyo.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Welsh publisher Atebol planned to expand its operations and needed to revitalise its branding accordingly. Cardiff agency Clout explains how it took two disparate inspirations and made them work together beautifully. Consequently, all publishers, large and small, must be flexible, adaptable and open to change if they want to survive.
Creative Boom
JULY 27, 2022
Publishing giant Ladybird Books has today unveiled a fresh new look that captures the playful spirit of the iconic brand. However, the Ladybird icon has been expanded with a new font that creates a "clean and modern homage" to the publisher's history. It would be like changing the Apple logo or doing away with the Nike swoosh.
Creative Boom
MARCH 8, 2022
According to the Publishers Association, most senior roles in publishing are held by women. Publishing, however, is different – at least on the surface. A self-published book is an extension of your personal branding in terms of look, tone and audience focus.
Creative Boom
MARCH 3, 2022
Dagen was the first newspaper to launch in Denmark for almost 50 years and was aimed specifically at a new well-educated generation who would gladly pay for the best quality journalism in an age disrupted by the digital revolution. We were inspired by old newspapers, which were set with wood types," says Jonas, reminiscing the process.
Creative Boom
MARCH 7, 2022
So in this article, we've gathered together a mix of emerging and established women working in their profession, all doing wonderful things to inspire your own career. She recently published her first book, Ask Olivia: An Entrepreneur's Advice For Entrepreneurial Life. Elsewhere, Olivia also works as a freelance sports reporter.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock In print and online, these are the best places to find visual inspiration, tips and tutorials, and expert advice on photography. In the world of photography, you never stop learning, so staying inspired and informed is crucial. There's a new issue every calendar month.
Creative Boom
MARCH 8, 2023
NFTs may be on the wane, but mashing up the digital and physical still holds a lot of promise, as this innovative book project demonstrates. Meridian is a collection of 1,000 artworks originally released on the digital art platform Art Blocks , each created with code written by Matt. Who says writing code can't be creative?
Inkbot Design
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Digital Art Marketing: How to Develop a Strategy The world of art is rapidly adapting to the digital age. As consumer behaviours and technology continue to evolve, artists and galleries must embrace digital art marketing to connect with new audiences and art buyers. Social media and digital content improve discoverability.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 12, 2020
Today we are featuring professional Graphic Designer and Illustrator artist Richard Davies , with his amazing digital illustration artwork. Inspired by the movie poster and commercial art of his youth. He’s working is predominantly used in the entertainment and publishing industries. He is from Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Creative Boom
MAY 13, 2024
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. Chandler describes working with print again as "a breath of fresh air", especially since the world of brand design has focused heavily on digital outputs in recent years.
Creative Boom
MARCH 29, 2023
We caught up with him to discover how he switched from motion design and why nature is a constant source of inspiration in his work. Motion design's loss is illustration's gain, as Phil's James Jean-inspired artwork is a joy to behold. Out of my digital work, I would choose the Bulgari series," he reveals. "I
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
We caught up with the publisher to hear how it crafted a winning design. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated. And in this year's lifestyle section, Wild and Sweet, published by Hoxton Mini Press, went away with the prize. A sort of anti-digital simplicity.
We And The Color
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Ignite your creativity and develop stories of everyday life into one-of-a-kind digital art through vibrant colors, intricate lines, layers, and luminous light. Let Mojo show you how to craft beautiful digital art with a tale that can be told. Learn Digital Illustration Techniques to Create Engaging Stories. Read more below.
SpyreStudios
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
This is a key tipping point for publishers who may be interested in launching their own magazine, but without the overhead costs of publishing and distribution. I want to use this collection as an example of inspiring magazines on the web. Dazed Digital. Digital Spy. Vanity Fair. WorldNetDaily. Back Page Football.
Inkbot Design
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Learn Digital Marketing: The Complete Guide for Beginners Digital marketing has revolutionised how businesses promote their products and services. With over 5 billion internet users worldwide, digital platforms provide unmatched opportunities to reach, engage, and convert customers. Why Learn Digital Marketing?
Creative Boom
APRIL 24, 2024
Alongside these endeavours, she's carved out a niche as a freelance book designer, creating covers for a range of international publishers across various genres. My first potential catch was in publishing, where I interviewed with a small independent publisher," she explains. Ultimately, though, she didn't need to choose. "My
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 7, 2023
If you haven't heard of Standards Manual , the Brooklyn-based, independent publishing imprint founded by designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth in 2014, it's about time you did. Now, they're returning to their publishing roots with their latest book, Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns.
Creative Boom
MAY 14, 2024
Taking inspiration from an underground, often undesigned, style and elevating it into a premium publication was one of the design studio Sister Mary's challenges with the project. Instead of taking inspiration from its political stance alone, The Signal and Sister Mary saw an opportunity to draw inspiration from samizdat's design legacy.
HONGKIAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Now with technology, there’s digital storytelling, too. Digital storytelling is accomplished by combining narration with digital content such as animation, stills, audio, etc. In this post, we discuss ten free tools for creating digital stories for your own purpose in the classroom. Read more 1.
Colossal
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Getty Research Institute recently released a digitized version of La Historia General de las Cosas de Nueva España , which is best known as the Florentine Codex —this name comes from the text’s mysterious storage in the Medici family libraries for centuries.
Colossal
MARCH 15, 2020
Using digital software including Adobe Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Octane, and Adobe Illustrator, Aqil creates Picasso-esque faces and places them into random, casual scenes. Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.
Creative Boom
JUNE 20, 2023
Boasting dynamic typography and colours inspired by rave culture, the identity is a celebration of the UK's clubbing aesthetic. We were inspired by the heavy use of Helvetica / Akzidenz in the '90s club scene as we saw with clubs such as Cream, Haçienda and Fabric," he reveals.
Colossal
JANUARY 8, 2024
All images © Muhammed Sajid, shared with permission “The two things I love the most are observing people and playing with colours,” says Bangalore, India-based artist Muhammed Sajid , whose vivid digital illustrations highlight personalities, garments, and visual culture inspired by his home state of Kerala.
Creative Boom
MAY 29, 2022
When looking at the digital artworks created by Mohammad Alhaj – founder of Mo Studio – there's no doubt that you'll go into an instant state of calm. Inspired by the natural world, Mo sculpts 'all sorts', from rainbow mountain tops to squishy stars and fuzzy bears to squiggly shapes. Yalla Let's Go #169 © Mohammad Alhaj.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The artist primarily works digitally, sometimes beginning with a simple sketch on paper but often drawing directly in Procreate. I was inspired to create a series with moths and butterflies by the beauty of these mysterious, small, and fragile creatures, which are extremely graceful models.”
Creative Boom
APRIL 23, 2023
The Do Book Company is an independent publishing house in London that grew out of the Do Lectures, which has been gathering together the world's doers, disruptors and pioneers to share their stories since 2007. They've been translated into multiple languages and published in print, digital and audiobook formats.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 26, 2024
GDPR: How Data Privacy Shook Up Digital Marketing Back in the early days of the internet, nobody cared about data privacy. Brands took users’ digital footprints for granted; they feasted on consumer data and served us targeted ads like it was nothing. But with everything going digital came a realisation.
Design You Trust
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Brice aka Mr.Xerty is a freelance graphic designer & illustrator specialized in digital-art since 2007. He is now settled in Lille (North-France) after 12 years freelancing in Paris. His style is influenced by urban life, surrealism, circus world and mystical.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 11, 2022
Within this 40-page book, you'll discover how to make dough from scratch and uncover inspiration for toppings, from classic to the surprisingly strange. And I'm also very inspired by painters such as Matisse, René Magritte, Henri Rousseau and Picasso.". There's also a German-language version called Wir Lieben Pizza. Elenia Beretta.
Colossal
JUNE 6, 2023
All images © Mary Maka, shared with permission Inspired by the short stories of the late Nigerian writer Amos Tutuola , Mary Maka illustrates woodland creatures with fantastical characteristics as part of her Endless Forest series. The digitally illustrated series began as an animation that is currently in progress.
SpyreStudios
AUGUST 25, 2021
Digital entertainment is a vast industry that has flourished over the past century. Whether you’re designing a new website for a TV station or just looking for inspiration, this gallery has it all. Whether you’re designing a new website for a TV station or just looking for inspiration, this gallery has it all.
Inkbot Design
MARCH 22, 2023
Ultimate Guide to Finding Graphic Design Inspiration Have you ever stared at a blank canvas, struggling to develop a fresh, innovative design? As a graphic designer , inspiration can be elusive, and seeking out new sources of creativity is a vital part of the design process.
Creative Boom
MARCH 12, 2024
More specifically, she takes inspiration from her home city and its unique culture. "As Imagination needs discipline Today, she uses both digital and physical media to create art and sees her discipline as a combination of discipline and thinking outside the box. I would occasionally submit satisfactory works to magazines."
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Morison used an older typeface, Plantin, as the basis for his design but made revisions for legibility and economy of space and also took inspiration from Perpetua and Baskerville. Across the nine decades since, Times has been hugely popular worldwide, from newspapers to desktop publishing software. Photina by José Mendoza y Almeida.
UX Collective
JULY 11, 2022
Are our standard design patterns good enough for the entire spectrum of digital literacy or are we just designing for ourselves? Back then our department’s adage was “to provide support for all B2C and B2B digital channels”. We’re responsible for all customer facing digital channels.” So my own digital literacy also has a limit.
Creative Boom
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Cinematic side "As a visual starting point, we were inspired by the music video, which itself drew inspiration from a book of Hollywood star portraits from the 1940s to 1960s called Still Life, created in 1983 by Diane Keaton and Marvin Heiferman," explains Paul. Jarvis went to film school at Central St.
Creative Boom
MAY 21, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Get inspired, encounter new ideas and refresh your design skills with our curated list of 10 books every graphic designer should read this year. Making and breaking the grid by Timothy Samara You can't be a decent graphic designer without understanding grids.
We And The Color
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
We want to make sure that the year 2023 will be full of creativity and inspiration for you! The online magazine features some of the best content from various creative fields and showcases outstanding digital products for creative professionals, such as high-quality fonts or templates. Inspiration Grid. Mindsparkle Mag.
Creative Boom
OCTOBER 10, 2023
She also boasts a degree in Philosophy, where she specialised in digital art and aesthetics. Oh, and she's also learning to tattoo, has two published comic books entitled Animal Party and Internet Sublime, and has collaborated with publications and contributed works to The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveller, GQ Spain and more.
Noupe
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Living in a digital world makes everything easier including finding graphic design inspiration. Holding a magazine and leafing through the pages may seem a little obsolete in 2020 but gaining inspiration from digital sources can not top the feeling of the traditional, physical experiences.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
First published in 1984, Gay Times is the world’s longest-running magazine for the LGBTQ+ community. It has been in print every month since its launch, but as part of a new strategy to see it into the future, it will now move to four issues a year published seasonally.
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