Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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How to put yourself out there, when fear of the trolls holds you back

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Facing your fears and sharing your creative work online can be daunting, but it's essential for growth and success in the digital age. Here's how to overcome the hurdles and thrive. A lot of us don't like to admit this, even to ourselves. But in today's digital landscape, putting yourself and your work out there is crucial for creative professionals.

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Transform Your Photos: 50 Best Photoshop Actions

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s fast-paced digital world, creating stunning visuals is more important than ever. Whether you’re a photographer, graphic designer, or content creator, Photoshop actions are essential tools that simplify complex edits and enhance your photos with just a few clicks. These pre-recorded steps allow users to achieve professional-quality results without the need for advanced technical knowledge.

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Angel & Anchor crafts playfully ironic identity for new Belfast takeaway

Creative Boom

Lucky Duck is a quirky twist on the classic UK Chinese restaurant, blending traditional elements with tongue-in-cheek charm. At Creative Boom, we're big fans of the work of Angel & Anchor , who describe themselves as "a ballsy branding studio based in Belfast; we work hard, we listen, we give a s**t." And so back in March, we reported on their work crafting a visual identity for a stylish New York-esque cocktail bar in the city called Southside Social.

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Experts on Brat Green and the Allure of Loud Home Furnishings

Design Milk

Move over envy, green is donning a fresh face and a new attitude that’s totally Brat. Often referred to as hyper and hedonistic, the searing hue is causing a raucous from somewhere between chartreuse and slime-green – HEX #8ACE00 , to be exact. This color, developed from pixels rather than pigment, has supersaturated the zeitgeist with tendrils of influence extending from the digital world into a very physical realm with significant implications.

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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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Weather feels: New Met Office animations hit top spot at GIPHY

Creative Boom

The Manchester-based creative studio Flow has created an exciting set of animated GIFs and stickers for the Met Office, and they're proving to be a huge hit on GIPHY. How do you feel about the weather today? If you want, you can share that emotion with your social media circles with one of the 27 moving meteorological moments now available from the UK's Met Office on GIPHY.com.

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19 of the best resume fonts to make a real impact

Creative Bloq

19 fonts to elevate your resume and make an impact at first sight.

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What are the best graphics cards for digital artists, graphic designers and 3D modellers?

Creative Bloq

Whether its Nvidia, AMD or Intel, finding the right graphics card for a creative workflow is complex, this is how to choose.

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Creamy: Branding and Visual Identity Rooted in Rio's Vibrant Culture

Abduzeedo

Creamy: Branding and Visual Identity Rooted in Rio's Vibrant Culture abduzeedo 0909—24 Creamy, an ice cream parlor in Rio de Janeiro, unveils a new branding and visual identity that captures the city's vibrant culture. The branding, inspired by Rio's beaches and featuring playful toucan illustrations, creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Creamy, an ice cream parlor in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, has recently undergone a branding transformation that captures the essence of the city's vibra

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LEON’s latest marketing ploy is making me cringe

Creative Bloq

We’re not falling for fake ‘leaks’ anymore.

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Vibrant Life Emanantes from Meggan Joy’s Magical Collaged Silhouettes

Colossal

“Try One’s Luck.” All images courtesy of J. Rinehart Gallery, shared with permission Vibrant Life Emanantes from Meggan Joy’s Magical Collaged Silhouettes September 9, 2024 Art Nature Photography Grace Ebert Share Pin Email Bookmark Thousands of individual flowers and plants grown in Meggan Joy ’s Seattle garden form the contours of her ethereal figures.

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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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Get a Ransom Note Letters Collection Photoshop Mockup by Pixelbuddha Studio

We And The Color

The “Ransom Notes” collection mockup by Pixelbuddha Studio presents a distinct approach to replicating the cut-out letter aesthetic often associated with ransom notes, giving designers a creative tool for projects requiring playful or eclectic visual language. The set, which includes 100 design elements optimized for high-resolution use (3000×3000 pixels), stands out for its versatility and attention to detail.

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Responsive Logo Design: How to Make Adaptable Logos

Inkbot Design

Responsive Logo Design: How to Make Adaptable Logos The humble logo has emerged as a resilient warrior in a world of endless screens, shifty attention spans, and ever-changing brand landscapes. Logos are in charge of carrying the monumental challenge of being relevant, memorable, and impactful in a bewildering array of digital and physical touchpoints.

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Calibra Font Family by Great Studio

We And The Color

Read our Comprehensive Review of Great Studio’s Calibra Font Family. Overview and Inspiration The Calibra font family, designed by Mulkan Nazir of Great Studio, is a contemporary typeface that marries classical transitional typography with modern design sensibilities. It stands out for its striking contrast, an attribute influenced by traditional serif fonts but reinterpreted for contemporary use.

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How Karlotta Freier overcame her nerves to direct and animate her first ever campaign for Hermès

Its Nice That

For the fashion brand’s Lunar New Year campaign, the illustrator created a beautiful series of films. At Nicer Tuesdays she digs into learning new programmes, going through many rounds of sketches, and designing a dragon that was inspired by her dad’s dog.

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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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Website Wireframing and Prototyping: Beginner’s Guide

Inkbot Design

Website Wireframing and Prototyping: A Beginner’s Guide We will look at an often unseen aspect of web design: wireframing and prototyping. I will take you through how these two invaluable steps have made your design process more manageable and collaboration seamless, finally leading to your user-focused website that impresses your audience. Learning website wireframing and prototyping will save significant time and resources , building a substantial base for your project.

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LAYER + MDF Italia Unveil Their Take on the Iconic Shell Chair

Design Milk

After two years of meticulous development, Benjamin Hubert , founder of experience design agency LAYER , and Italian furniture company MDF Italia have revealed their reinterpretation of the classic shell chair, aptly named Press. The name is derived from the unique production process, which utilizes a two-part aluminum mold to press the chair into shape without cracking the shell.

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The Smile 2 poster is a terrifying homage to a horror classic

Creative Bloq

You can’t beat a creepy Kubrick stare.

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Wayfinding Design: Navigating Through Signage

Inkbot Design

Wayfinding Design: Navigating Through Signage Have you ever got lost in a hospital, panicking, trying to find the correct department? Or circle in some car-parking garage searching for your car as if it had entered the witness protection program? Welcome to the world with no wayfinding design. It's the invisible art guiding us, the silent conductor orchestrating our movements through space.

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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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Creative Bloq explores Next-Gen Creative Tech, in association with Nvidia

Creative Bloq

A deep dive into the latest creative hardware and tools.

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Dunkirk's Hôtel Cargo: A Nautical Branding Voyage by Midi:Quinze

Abduzeedo

Dunkirk's Hôtel Cargo: A Nautical Branding Voyage by Midi:Quinze abduzeedo 0909—24 Midi:Quinze's branding and visual identity for Hôtel Cargo in Dunkirk, France, draws inspiration from the city's maritime heritage, creating a captivating and immersive guest experience. Hôtel Cargo, nestled in the heart of Dunkirk, France, has undergone a remarkable transformation, courtesy of the creative minds at Midi:Quinze.

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Flexispot E7 Pro Standing Desk review: a winning ergonomic formula for small office spaces

Creative Bloq

It takes a bit of work to assemble, but once it's in place, the Flexispot E7 Pro is a fantastic piece of ergonomic office furniture.

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Content Marketing Strategies to 3X Your Leads

Inkbot Design

Content Marketing Strategies to 3X Your Leads Content is the lifeblood of successful marketing, but it doesn't translate into genuine tangible leads for most. I have witnessed firsthand how advanced content marketing strategies will not only revolutionise the way one tackles this aspect but also can potentially triple one's leads. In this guide, I'll share powerful tactics that drive more engagement and boost your overall marketing effectiveness.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra review: businesslike performance

Creative Bloq

Smart, snappy and capable of kicking back after hours, the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra would make a wonderful studio companion.

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Web Design Testing: Tools, Tips & Best Practices

Inkbot Design

Web Design Testing: Tools, Tips & Best Practices Ask not what your website can do for you but what you can do for your website. Too often, we approach web design as a one-and-done process – build, launch, and move on to the next project. But the truth is, the work has just begun. In this digital world, a website is a living, breathing organism that needs constant attention and care.

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iPhone 16 Apple Event live blog: Every announcement as it happens

Creative Bloq

Our expert commentary on every announcement from iPhone 16 to Apple Watch Series 10.

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The best business cards for when you’re in a hurry

Moo

Going somewhere in a hurry and realize you’ve run out of Business Cards ? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. A lack of time (or Business Cards) shouldn’t stop you from making a statement for your brand and expanding your network. That’s why MOO makes the best Business Cards for when you’re in a hurry. They’re high quality and super speedy Even when time is tight, MOO never scrimps on the details.

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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.

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I hate how much I love LG’s adorable smart hub robot

Creative Bloq

The LG Self-Driving AI Home Hub is cuter than the name suggests.

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Legacy from The New York Times is a zine series honouring the underground press of the Harlem Renaissance era

Its Nice That

The Times’ in-house content studio, T Brand, has commissioned work from Black writers, storytellers, artists and designers for a run of publications, highlighting the immense contributions of Black creatives to the arts and wider society.

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Focus on: Next-gen creative tech

Creative Bloq

We look at the next generation of creative tech, particularly in the new wave of creative laptops. From what you need to know to buy your next laptop, to the tools that will supercharge your process, our experts explain all. In association with Nvidia.

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AI feedback loop to nowhere

FlowingData

AI models are trained on data, and better data helps make better models. Likewise, it’s hard to develop worthwhile models with bad data. So what happens when it grows more difficult for AI-based bots to scrape the web and more of the available data is generated via AI in the first place? For NYT’s the Upshot, Aatish Bhatia imagines a feedback loop of numbers and letters that grow fuzzier with each generation.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.