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James Olstein uses his love of screen printing to create stunning digital illustrations with an analogue feel

Creative Boom

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. So now all my work is vector-based with added textures to give it more of a screen printing feel."

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Designing For Print Vs Digital: The Differences

Inkbot Design

Designing For Print Vs Digital: The Differences The debate between print and digital design has raged for years. What key differences must designers consider with emerging new technologies when creating physical print mediums versus digital platforms? Print can’t always keep up. x 11” or A4.

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Top 15 Premium & Free Textures for Photoshop

Just Creative

The difference between traditional and digital artwork usually comes down to the texture that either image has. Your digital artwork will stand out without a canvas behind it but by adding texture to the image in Photoshop, you can help give your artwork a little bit more realism. Grunge Textures Kit – $10.

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Best Halftones Brushes, Textures and Effects for Photoshop and Illustrator

Graphic Design Junction

It adds depth, texture, and a vintage charm to designs, making them stand out with character and style. In the realm of digital design, harnessing the power of halftones requires the right tools – and that’s where the magic of best halftones brushes , textures, and effects for Photoshop and Illustrator comes into play.

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20+ Best Free Halftone Photoshop Brush Sets for Digital Artists

SpeckyBoy

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. You can also customize colors, sizes, and positions.

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40 Tools & Resources For Creating Holographic Effects

Spoon Graphics

Traditionally, holographic effects were only achievable by printing onto holographic foil and paper, but with a large portion of our design work now being consumed on screens we can recreate those colourful holographic effects digitally with the help of creative tools and design resources.

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A Historic Building With a 3D-Printed Ceramic Facade in Amsterdam

Design Milk

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.

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