Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. It's all part of his aim to heal his inner child and bring joy and humour to people around him. Originally from the UK, Alex is a Norwich University of Arts graduate who studied and pursued photography. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Introduction: In the ever-evolving job market, a well-crafted resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is your ticket to career success. As we step into 2024, the demand for eye-catching and modern resume designs is higher than ever. Your resume not only showcases your skills and experience but also reflects your professional brand. To help you make a lasting first impression, we’ve curated a list of the top 5 resume/CV templates for 2024.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Brighton-based paper artist Lisa Lloyd pushes her work in new directions with Flux, a fish-themed sculpture created with the help and craftsmanship of printers at Barnard and Westwood. We caught up with her to learn how it was made. Three-dimensional paper artist Lisa Lloyd takes inspiration from the natural world when creating her beautiful paper sculptures.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The world of branding visual identity design is in a constant state of flux, with brands continuously reinventing themselves to stay relevant and appealing to their audiences. These recent examples showcase the importance of a strong visual identity in conveying a brand’s values , mission, and personality. Whether it’s a bold redesign like Spotify’s, a strategic rebranding like Mailchimp’s, or a nod to the past like Burger King’s, each of these cases highlights the

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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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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Dreamweaver has long been a staple for web designers. The trailblazing tool was first released back in 1997 by Macromedia. I’ve been a user since 1999. I had a contracting gig. The client insisted that I use Dreamweaver. I wasn’t thrilled about this as I had come to despise WYSIWYG editors. The apps I tried wrote sloppy code. They weren’t for me.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 8, 2023

These AI tools are revolutionising the design process.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Brand Positioning Strategies: Setting Your Brand Apart With consumers overwhelmed by a sea of product choices and marketing messages, a unique and meaningful brand position allows companies to stand out from the competition and capture the attention and loyalty of target customers. In this article, we will explore the importance of brand positioning strategies for effectively setting your brand apart in the minds of consumers.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock You don't need magic to charm and captivate a client; just basic psychology and a willingness to do the work. We outline three practical ways to win new clients for your creative business. It's Halloween season, and everyone's dressing up as witches: magical figures who can control people's minds and actions with their spells and incantations.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Advertising Agencies: Maximising Marketing Potential An advertising agency is a professional service firm that specialises in creating, planning, and managing advertising and promotional campaigns for clients. These agencies work closely with businesses to help them develop effective marketing strategies and deliver compelling messages to their target audiences.

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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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Creative Nerds

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Affinity Designer is a powerful design package that has been making waves in the design industry since its release in 2023. It is a worthy competitor to long-established design software like Photoshop or Illustrator, and what sets it apart is its ability to combine the best of both worlds. With Affinity Designer, users have the […] The post Affinity Designer essential tutorial guides first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Content Automation: Streamlining Content Creation and Marketing Content automation uses software to create, edit, publish, schedule and distribute content. It is part of content marketing automation, which automates digital marketing content creation. The idea behind content automation is that if you can automate the creation and distribution of content, you can get more done with less effort.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 8, 2023

MetaMask: Crypto Portfolio app Illustrations AoiroStudio 1009—23 In the vibrant creative landscape of Salt Lake City, Utah, illustrator and art director Dave Arcade has emerged as a visionary force in the world of design. His recent collaboration with MetaMask, a leading crypto wallet, to illustrate their new portfolio app has ignited a visual revolution in the world of cryptocurrency.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

How to Create a Branding Manual for Your Business A branding manual, known by various names such as a brand style guide or brand identity manual, is an all-encompassing document that outlines the guidelines and specifications for how a brand should be presented to the world. It details how to communicate a brand consistently across different platforms and touchpoints.

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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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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Anthony Angel (1906-1967) dedicated his life to capturing the essence of New York City through the lens of his camera. Day after day, he ventured out into the bustling streets, documenting the city’s vibrant street scenes and iconic buildings. His extraordinary photographic legacy, generously bequeathed to the Library of Congress, comprises an impressive collection of approximately 60,000 images.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Saved by Ferdinand-Noel Bacani (@xariusound).

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In San Francisco, a local bakery has demonstrated its extraordinary talent by creating a bread sculpture depicting a Last of Us Clicker, one of the series’ infamous mushroom-infested zombies. The resulting creation is nothing short of terrifying. More: Instagram The life-size Clicker sculpture, affectionately dubbed “The Last of Crust,” is the brainchild of One House Bakery, a charming mother-daughter business.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Saved by Mauricio Cremer (@mauriciocremer).

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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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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Every year , Jean Marie Smith eagerly anticipates the arrival of Halloween for a very special reason. As a digital artist with a heart full of creativity, she dedicates her time to creating giant hay bale art for a beloved local nonprofit’s annual Halloween event. Her unique creations are nothing short of extraordinary, adding a touch of enchantment to the spooky season. h/t: boredpanda Last year, Jean Marie’s artistic inspiration took an unexpected turn when she designed a giant hay

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"I have always loved expressing myself," says Henri Campeã , a queer visual artist, illustrator, 2D animator and art director hailing from the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil. "Drawing has always been, and still is my main passion." Growing up, Henri Campeã describes themself as a "flamboyant and extroverted child at times but, at the same time, very introverted".

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Saved by Tamas Velociraptor Horvath (@notwo).

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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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UX Collective

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In 2021, I wrote about how much opportunities Uniqlo has to improve their digital ecosystem. At that time Uniqlo only had a mediocre ecommerce website, which was a pain to navigate. How things have changed: Today Uniqlo has a modern, best-in-class website, a superb native app, one of the best self-checkouts and a membership program that connects everything.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Brand Narrative: Creating a Compelling Story for Your Brand In our cutthroat business world, having a brand narrative is essential. We're not just talking about a catchy slogan or cool logo; it's more like what your brand stands for and why anyone should care. A brand narrative is the story you tell about your brand – and it helps make that emotional connection with customers.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Saved by Nathan Schroeder (@nthndesign).

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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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