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Top 10 UX/UI (Web Design) Courses on Domestika

Just Creative

With the widespread growth of digital devices being used for everything personal and business-related, UX design has become a very important part of business today, regardless of the niche they serve. UX design has never been more critical to a company looking to create an app or website than now. UX design is one of the most in-demand skills today and companies are always looking for skilled employees with the right qualifications.

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Sheets of Frosted Glass Obscure Floral Bouquets in a Photographic Series About Ambiguity

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All images © Studio Lernert & Sander. Exuding elegance and obscurity, Foggy Flowers is a two-photograph series by Sander Plug and Lernert Engelberts that centers on our collective outlook for the future through a blur of frosted glass. The duo, who work under Studio Lernert & Sander , unearthed the delicate shots from their archive—the images were taken in 2018 during a week-long period when they worked continuously on various projects—in May 2020 for Volkskrant Magazine , which asked

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Building worlds through set design and manipulation, Joost Termeer’s photography work is a trip

Its Nice That

Inspired by cars, people, supermarket projects and culture, the photographer turns mundane objects into unrecognisable adaptations.

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Peugeot reveals new logo in “upmarket” rebrand

Design Week

Peugeot has revealed a new logo to mark the brand’s “upmarket” growth following a decade of transformation. The new design, which recalls its logos from the 1960s, has been created by the Peugeot Design Lab in collaboration with the company’s global brand design studio. Since 1850, the French marque has had ten logos, all of which featured the lion emblem.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t

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Weekly News for Designers ? 581

Speckyboy Design Magazine

Finding and Using Your Own Design Voice – Creative professionals of all stripes struggle with developing their own unique way to express their ideas. SmolCSS – Copy and paste these minimal snippets for modern CSS layouts and components. Design Trends 2021 – Some predictions on the trends that will rule the design world this year. Useful DevTools Tips And Shortcuts (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) – Use these helpful tips to make better use of your browser’s debugging tools.

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Before Bikini: Cool Photos of Women in Swimsuits From the 1930s

Design You Trust

The silhouette of the 1930s swimsuit took on direct inspiration from men’s swimsuits (which were still one pieces). Men were encouraged to build a muscular yet lean sportsman’s body. Women also needed to slim down into an athletic body that was tall, lean, and curvy up top to flatter the latest bias cut dresses. h/t: vintag.es. Swimsuits were cut to show off more leg and more back skin than ever before.

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Terrence Moline of AAGD Featured in Voyage Austin

Guild News Blog

Our South Region Associate Rep and the founder of African American Graphic Designers was spotlighted in his local publication. The post Terrence Moline of AAGD Featured in Voyage Austin appeared first on The Graphic Artist Guild.

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Lena Yokoyama uses illustration as a translation tool for intrinsic words or phrases

Its Nice That

The recent Camberwell graduate’s practice sees her collaborate with her translator father to visually present untranslatable words.

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“Space in Itself is a Language”: A Conversation with Joar Nango

Azure Magazine

When I call Sámi artist and architect Joar Nango, he’s sitting in his shared studio in Tromsø, Norway, illuminated in part by a wash of rose-tinted light and an orbiting disco ball lamp. Only a few weeks ago, from the same space, he launched the digital version of his iterative project Girjegumpi , (also known as the Sámi Architectural Library) at The World Around’s second edition hosted by the Solomon R.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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The New Alphabet presents a visual vocabulary, featuring 25 volumes and photography from Wolfgang Tillmans

Its Nice That

Launched via Spector Books, the 88-page publication delves into the concept and functionality of the alphabet.

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Lenette Newell and Her Wonderful Wildlife Photography, Featured in Journal #368

Graphis

The animal kingdom is full of eye-catching beasts, and no photographer is better at catching their majesty than Graphis Master Lennette Newell. Featured in Journal #368, Newell was born and raised in Kimball, Nebraska, though she currently lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills. She has her own studio, Lennette Newell Photography, where she has shot […].

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Editorial platform Glorious aims to give female sport a “new creative aesthetic”

Design Week

A new platform dedicated to raising the profile of women’s sport through culture has launched. Glorious is an online membership and community platform, which will feature work from photographers, filmmakers, illustrators and more, as well as sportswomen themselves. The platform comes as women’s sport continues to rise in popularity, proven by a number of high profile events like netball being introduced at the Commonwealth Games, the US Women’s Soccer team generating more reven

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Japanese Illustrator Tacomaru Provides Stylish Take on Popular Cartoon Characters

Design You Trust

Instagram is a perfect place to finding good art and following talented content creators. Featuring Japanese artist Tacomaru. She has released a modern-day takes on popular Disney and Studio Ghibli animated characters. Pretty cool. Btw, fans can also place orders directly with the artist, so why not spend a bit for an original piece of your own. Enjoy!

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.

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Barbara Stauffacher Solomon: “I designed because I needed to eat”

Design Week

“If Steve Jobs had known me back then, he probably would have hired me,” says Barbara Stauffacher Solomon. It’s not hard to see why the 93-year-old graphic designer thinks so – the minimalist sensibilities that defined Apple in its early days also practically run through Solomon’s veins. More than 60 years after starting her career, Solomon is still producing work and writing books.

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“Russian Riviera”: Resort City of Yalta in Stunning Photos by Martin Parr

Design You Trust

Gay guys on the shore of the Black Sea. Images from a British photographer Martin Parr who visited Yalta, Russia, in summer 1995. At that time, Ukrainian Crimea was still absolutely Soviet, people on the photos look exactly like the ones from the Soviet epoch with lots of interest in all possible western stuff. However, the transformation had already begun and the author captured that vibe.

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7 of the Best Creative Products to Illustrate Your Life This Week

Brown Paper Bag

This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. 1. Ceramic Snake by Carter & Rose. 2. Adult Personalized Sweatshirt with Collar Lettering by Club Chainstitch. 3. Rainbow Punch Needle Embroidery Kit by Stitch Frame. 4. Monstera Suncatcher by Hemleva. 5. Illustrator’s Honor Enamel Pin by Kristyna Baczynski. 6.

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Meet the design studios making new products and businesses in uncertain times

Design Week

Craftivism – spurred on by sustainability and time indoors – has gained popularity during lockdown. The environmental movement to make your own clothes also inspired Pattern Project, a new venture from London design consultancy Hetco. The data-focused consultancy – co-founded by Simon Johnson and Shruti Grover – works with clients such as the BBC and the Wellcome Trust.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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2021 Spring Membership Drive

Guild News Blog

Find your voice. Being a creative can be overwhelming, especially when you feel as though you're a little fish in a big pond. The Graphic Artists Guild is your secret weapon, silently helping you navigate the waters to help you be the best you can be. The post 2021 Spring Membership Drive appeared first on The Graphic Artist Guild.

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PepsiCo Introduces Neon Zebra, Its First Line Of Cocktail Mixers

The Die Line

PepsiCo launched their first-ever line of non-alcoholic mixers. Dubbed Neon Zebra, this vibrant and playful brand offers a genuine shortcut for those that want a drink in a manner of seconds.

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Is UX design the final frontier of the streaming wars?

Creative Review

In the ever-expanding world of streaming, content is undoubtedly king. But is the battle for eyeballs leading streaming giants to neglect their users in the process? CR investigates. The post Is UX design the final frontier of the streaming wars? appeared first on Creative Review.

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TANGERINE AND YOU, A Match Made In Heaven

The Die Line

From the brand name to the cartoon details, every aspect feels friendly and quirky, like each tangerine used for each of the products’ recipes is giving you a hug and a smile from beginning to end.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.

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Designed to mirror a physical experience, Oriental Silk documents the first Chinese silk importing business in the US

Its Nice That

Cheval is a new communication design practice where context and purpose drive the aesthetic. The founding designer tells us about its latest project, a book design collaboration with artist Xiaowen Zhu.

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Molino Verrini Proves That Less Is More

The Die Line

For Molino Verrini, a century-old, family-run wheat mill in Italy, simplicity in design and packaging calls to light the integrity of the milling process. .

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A Natural History of Networks / SoftMachine – A speculation about a heterogeneous technological culture

Creative Applications

'A Natural History of Networks / SoftMachine' is an electrochemical algorithmic performance that probes an alternative computational and technological material regime.

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A Field of Dried Grass Is Suspended from the Ceiling in ‘French Exit’ by Artist Tadao Cern

Colossal

“French Exit,” (2020-2021). All images © Tadao Cern, shared with permission. In Tadao Cern ’s sweeping installation “ French Exit ,” a cloud of feathery grasses looms over the room. The immersive artwork juxtaposes the ephemeral, dried material with the viewers who stand underneath as it creates a soothing and introspective space to consider the notions of farewells, whether it be the close of a party or more profound experiences, like the end of a relationship or death.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.