Wed.Jun 22, 2022

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Nude photo series recaptures the spirit of the original Glastonbury

Creative Boom

From the series, Where Have All The Flowers Gone © Tom Hunter. Recapturing the freedom and liberation of the original festival scene, artist Tom Hunter 's Glastonbury portraits are a welcome antidote to sanitised TV coverage. Right now, hundreds of thousands of music fans are descending on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, for the Glastonbury Festival.

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Amazing Digital Art Illustrations By Samji

Graphic Design Junction

Today we are featuring an illustrator who illustrated digital art illustrations. One of my favorite passionate and hardworking professional digital artists is “ Samji “. He is from Kerala, India. Currently working as a freelance illustrator. He loves creating pop-culture and futuristic designs, splurging vibrant colors on the canvas. Human elements interest him particularly.

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Sisters of the Road: Photographs that document the remarkable lives of female American truckers

Creative Boom

Brooke Held-Sudimak © Anne Marie Michel. In the summer of 1998, Anne Marie Michel 's recently divorced housewife mother drove her and her sisters across the country to start a new life. Now, nearly 25 years later, the London-based photographer has released Sisters of the Road, a series that documents the remarkable lives of forty female American truckers.

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Logo and Why It’s Important

Graphic Design Junction

Imagine that you are making plans to create and grow a business. For sure, the logo is the last aspect you will think about. However, a logo is one of the integral parts of success, along with the creation of a modern website, the presence of a high-quality product, and a customer service department. Why is such a small detail on par with such essential milestones in the business?

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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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Striking public art project '8X5' protests against the US criminal justice system

Creative Boom

Created by nonprofit arts organisation Art At A Time Like This in collaboration with SaveArtSpace , 8X5 is a billboard exhibition which aims to provoke a dialogue about America's criminal justice system. Displayed on 30 billboards located near courthouses and government offices in Miami, the campaign features works by leading contemporary artists, including Guerrilla Girls, Shephard Fairey, Trenton Doyle Hancock and Sam Durant.

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Colourful 3D Isometric Text Effect Illustrator Tutorial

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a colourful extruded isometric text effect. It has a 3D appearance with hollowed out letters, finished off with a vivid spectrum of hues and a subtle glowing appearance. It’s a relatively simple effect to create that makes use of a combination of must-know Illustrator tools. Assets used. ?

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Plumon Translates the Concept of Clothing to Outdoor Furniture

Design Milk

Summer has officially descended on us, with a heatwave no less! If you have air conditioning, you’re likely hiding indoors during the warmest parts of the day, but once the sun goes down all bets are off. Kettal’s newest outdoor family provides an ideal escape for those evenings spent on the terrace or balcony. Plumon , designed by Patricia Urquiola , found its inspiration in the concept of clothing – dressing and undressing furniture.

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How to Remove Objects From the Background in Photoshop

HONGKIAT

During graphic designing, there often comes a time when you find an image really suitable for your project save for that one object. If you’re facing such a situation, then take a look at this tutorial where I’m going to show you a quick, yet effective way to remove any object from its background using Photoshop. It’s really easy and merely takes a few steps to erase an object in Photoshop.

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Our Favorites From NeoCon 2022

Design Milk

Earlier this month, we traveled to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to see what’s new and upcoming in commercial design at NeoCon 2022. A few trends were easy to spot: acoustic walls, privacy booths and screens, and furniture that attempts to break down the wall between the office and home. There was a clear focus on accepting that we don’t know when things will go back to normal or what “normal” will look like when they do – so embrace the in-between.

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The Importance of Design in Business Success

Inkbot Design

The Importance of Design in Business Success. Design in business is the most crucial thing because it's what people see first and shapes their perceptions and expectations. Most of us understand the importance of design in our lives. Beautiful objects and visual art constantly surround us. We've spent countless hours in museums, libraries, and art galleries.

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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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Download Countless Geometric Patterns as Fully Editable Vector Graphics

We And The Color

Choose stunning vector graphics from a huge collection of seamless geometric patterns. Adobe Stock contributor @Zebra Finch has created a gigantic collection of seamless geometric patterns. You can download these patterns as individual vector graphics for your design projects. These vector graphics are fully editable. The huge collection includes a wide range of different styles.

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How to Become a Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

How to Become a Graphic Designer. It can be tough to land a graphic design job if you don't know exactly what kind of designer you want to be. Your career as a graphic designer is one of the most exciting careers you can choose. Graphic designers design everything from billboards to web graphics, from print ads to logos. They create images that capture attention, communicate ideas, and convey emotions.

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Learn to Draw Appealing Characters with Personality

We And The Color

In this online course by Magdalina Dianova, you will learn how to illustrate characters that express their own unique personality. Magdalina Dianova is a self-taught freelance character designer. She has worked in the animation industry for the past 6 years for clients such as DreamWorks TV, Spin Master, 3d Total, and many others. In this highly recommended online course, she will teach you how to draw characters that express their own unique personality.

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Today’s Design Is Shaped by Likes. And That’s a Problem

Eye on Design

On a recent afternoon I visited Dribbble, a popular community and portfolio website used by designers to share and discuss their work. On Dribbble, you can skim through designs for sophisticated banking apps, marketing websites for yet-to-ship startups, and designs for crypto mobile apps to buy and sell NFTs — the latest craze in the startup world. Browsing the portfolios on Dribbble offers an anthropological view of the experience of many designers today.

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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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Get to know five designers making remarkable music posters

Its Nice That

Tune into blaring typography, underground club aesthetics and global music scenes by way of our favourite creatives in the industry.

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12 Marketing Challenges that Entrepreneurs Face

Inkbot Design

12 Marketing Challenges that Entrepreneurs Face. With the rise of social media, online shopping and big data, the marketing landscape has changed dramatically. When starting a new venture, many marketing challenges can get in the way of your success. For example, you may need capital but don't have the money available. Or, perhaps you're in a position where you feel compelled to keep your current revenue stream while exploring a new idea.

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Beautiful Advertising Photos of Opel Automobiles From the 1950s

Design You Trust

Opel is a German automobile manufacturer which was owned by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the PSA Group, a predecessor of Stellantis, from 2017 until 2021. h/t: vintag.es. Opel vehicles are sold in the United Kingdom under the Vauxhall brand. Some Opel vehicles were badge-engineered in Australia under the Holden brand until 2020 and in North America and China under the Buick, Saturn, and Cadillac brands.

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How to Find Good Infographic Topics That Will Get You the Right Audience

Graphic Mama

We live in a world in which visuals play a major role. Data visualization techniques could turn boring information into remarkable images in your head. As a result, you can significantly improve your marketing statistics and engage customers in a unique way using visuals such as infographics. Whether you are a marketer or a business person who wants to communicate their message better in front of the team, finding the right infographic topics and using the right visuals will make a noteworthy di

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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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Artist Creates Segmented Glass Sculptures Inspired By The Cell Division

Design You Trust

Illinois-based artist Jiyong Lee creates segmented glass sculptures inspired by the cell division. He is fascinated with studies of the cell cycle, from the division to becoming a complete being, and creates these sculptures as a kind of tribute. More: Jiyong Lee , Instagram , Facebook h/t: 121clicks. The artworks, part of a series called Segmentation, are created without glass blowing or kilns, but instead through a labor-intensive process of cutting, sanding, laminating, and carving.

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“Border Lord” by Photographer Matthew Reamer

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Stolen Lives: Ukrainian Artist Shows the Horror of War Through Her Own Feelings

Design You Trust

24/02/2022 Russia started bombing Ukraine. A lot of people lost their normal life, lost their homes. Sasha Anisimova, an illustrator from Kharkov, was forced to leave her home and flee the horrors of war. She expresses her anxieties and fears through tragic drawings of bombed-out cities, with hope for the future. “War became something normal. There are no stress when you forget what is it calm.

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UX for Travel Guide app mobile layout system

Abduzeedo

UX for Travel Guide app mobile layout system. abduzeedo 0622—22 Hrvoje Grubisic shared a UX project for a mobile layout system for a Travel Guide app. The system features a beautiful typography with a Swiss style for lack of better description and smart use of a grid. I know there might be some issues related to accessibility and color contrast, especially for the small text over images, but those can be resolved, the point is that the overall look and feel is great. .

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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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They make MOO: Meet Ellie, graphic designer

Moo

It takes a talented bunch to make the MOO magic happen. Lucky for us, that’s exactly what we’re made of. Meet the people who make MOO a great place to work. Ellie Shenton is a graphic designer in our design services team. She’s also a nail art aficionada, a keen cyclist and her team’s social butterfly. Read on to find out more about her role at MOO, where she finds inspiration and more.

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Pleasure in Work

Swiss Miss

“When we find pleasure in our work, we see how jobs and tasks, even ones that are challenging or difficult, can be done with purpose and engagement. Work, a necessary component of life, has the potential for both ecological responsibility and a sense of dignity. Finding pleasure in our work guides us in two ways: it helps us recognize personal work that is inspiring, gratifying, and productive; and it helps us humanize any workplace we find ourselves in.” – Alice Waters.

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Winners Of The Street Photography Contest 2022 By The Independent Photographer

Design You Trust

Here are the winners and finalists of the street photography contest 2022 by The Independent Photographer. The Street Photography Competition aims to celebrate and reward photographers for being best at observing and recording life on the streets. Whether the subject was your own urban environment or as you explored other territories and cultures: We were looking for those spontaneous and fleeting moments and it is our great pleasure to present the work of these incredibly talented artists!

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Aleix Plademunt

Design Everywhere

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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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Spectacular Winning Photos Of The 2022 BigPicture Natural World Photography Contest

Design You Trust

Grand Prize: Bee Balling By Karine Aigner. Here are the amazing winning and finalists photos of the 2022 BigPicture natural world photography contest. As always, the California Academy of Sciences puts together the event to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity. This year’s big winner, Karine Aigner, took home the top prize for a rare look at the bizarre mating ritual of cactus bees.

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Dark Gray and Deep Blue letterpress wedding invitations

Press'd

Thanks to the help of Penny Post , we were able to create these Dark Gray and Deep Blue letterpress wedding invitations inspired by our Mila design. They chose a cool color palette with Dark Gray letterpress ink for the typography and Light Gray envelopes to pair alongside it. To add a hint of color to their set, they incorporated a Pastel Blue reply envelope and a Deep Blue digitally printed envelope liner in our Minett pattern.

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Oblio Magazine

Design Everywhere

Oblio Magazine.

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List of Power Words in Meta Titles that Boost Conversions

Noupe

The role of SEO in driving traffic from the internet cannot be neglected by any means. It has become an important asset for digital marketers to regularly generate organic leads from the internet. That is the major reason why they always pay huge attention to using the correct practices of SEO. They cannot make any mistake while writing the meta tags, especially the titles and descriptions.

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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.