Spoon Graphics
MAY 18, 2020
There are many vintage fonts out there, but not many have been expertly crafted by a talented lettering artist who lives and breathes the vintage aesthetic. The Vintage Font Bundle from Heritage Type Co. contains 6 typefaces designed by Tobias Saul, whose inspirational vintage logos and type designs have been featured many times in showcases on Spoon Graphics.
BP&O
MAY 18, 2020
Text by Richard Baird. Inside Lottozero was an exhibition of international artists that covered a wide-range of artistic disciplines. It was conceived by Arianna and Tessa Moroder and curated by Alessandra Tempesti. The exhibition took place at Lottozero / textile laboratories in Toscana, Italy and ran until November 20th, 2016. Under the concept of “Non-stop Fruition”, the exhibition […].
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
SpeckyBoy
MAY 18, 2020
All content management systems (CMS) have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some are meant for very niche offerings such as eCommerce or membership sites, while others are a jack-of-all-trades. In addition, these systems range from open source to proprietary. Beyond the market-leading WordPress, I have had the opportunity to dabble in a few other systems.
Under Consideration / Brand
MAY 18, 2020
“Put all your Eggs in this one Basket”. (Est. 2019) Bowl & Basket is a new private label food and beverage brand from ShopRite , a retailers' cooperative of supermarkets with stores in six states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Design by. Pearlfisher (New York, NY, office). Related links. N/A. Relevant quote To take ShopRite beyond value, Pearlfisher ensured that the overall creative approach and vision conveys both quality and modernity and still ma
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
Shillington
MAY 18, 2020
This is an incredibly challenging period around the world and with restrictions in place, this is a time to pause, reflect and look inward while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy. It’s easy to feel dispirited with so much uncertainty, but it’s also important for us all to come together to adapt to these changes and make the best of our new normal through mutual support.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Design Roast
MAY 18, 2020
No matter when your training or education was, it’s easy to forget basic graphic design principles over time. However, there are some rules we should all obey. They make for better-finished products and higher usability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 290,100 graphic designers in America. The average median pay [.].
Its Nice That
MAY 18, 2020
Since we last spoke, Élise has been working hard at her multi-disciplinary practice, spanning album covers, editorial and illustration.
Shillington
MAY 18, 2020
After moving to New York to pursue a career in theater production, Wyatt Welles started working at an Off-Broadway theater company. He knew he wanted to advance his design skills and push himself as a creative, so he decided to enroll on Shillington’s part-time course while working at his full-time job. During his time at Shillington, Wyatt worked on a wide range of briefs and developed a diversified portfolio, ready to advance his career forward.
Its Nice That
MAY 18, 2020
Following university, this graphic design graduate felt lost as to where to head next, until he took some time out to realise that really, he was an illustrator all along.
Advertiser: Issuu
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.
Colossal
MAY 18, 2020
All images © Jean-Luc Feixa, shared with permission. When photographer Jean-Luc Feixa moved from Toulouse to Brussels, he began noticing the cultural, linguistic, and architectural differences between the two cities. “It may seem anecdotal,” he tells Colossal, “but the windows here are much larger than in France and easily disclose the house interiors.” On his commute, Feixa often would pass the glass openings displaying robust collections, family mementos, and items for
Design Week
MAY 18, 2020
Working with much loved brands can be a pivotal moment for designers at any stage of their career. Not only do projects come with a sense of prominence, wider audiences and bigger budgets, they also have the potential to attract more work in the future. But as many studios can attest to, when projects for more well-known clients hit the public stage, what often comes next is an onslaught of critique, no matter how good the work is.
Colossal
MAY 18, 2020
All images © Hilla Shamia. Starting with gnarly hunks of trees, Hilla Shamia ( previously ) seamlessly merges wood and aluminum into industrial-style furniture. The Tel Aviv-based designer pours the hot metal into leg molds that surround the organic material, preserving the wood’s shape and texture and ensuring that each console, bench, and stool is unique.
Creative Review
MAY 18, 2020
The coronavirus crisis has forced many brands to rethink their marketing strategies. Some campaigns have been put on hold and others have been pulled all together as companies work out how to respond to the global crisis. While marketing during a pandemic should be approached with caution and care, there’s still a place for brands to tell stories – and with social media usage on the up, there’s an obvious opportunity for companies to link with influencers who can help them crea
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.
Colossal
MAY 18, 2020
All images © Mechelle Bounpraseuth, shared with permission. Sydney-based artist Mechelle Bounpraseuth crafts miniature ceramics that explore her identity as a first-generation daughter of Laotian refugees. Her small and glossy ceramic artwork, which ranges from drink cans to widely known sauces, explores her connection with her past and how branded ingredients are rooted in culinary culture and rituals. .
Abduzeedo
MAY 18, 2020
Libation Label Love. and Support your Local Businesses! ibby 05.17.20 Times they are a-changin wrote Bob Dylan in the 60s. Every decade has its ups and downs, but the 2020’s started with a big low. If you’re anything like me right now, you’re experiencing heightened stress levels, less than quality sleep and an over-indulgence in things like caffeine and alcohol.
Under Consideration / Brand
MAY 18, 2020
Visit Link. Gimmewings Studio translated the typography established by Estudi David Torrents for the graphics for Gameplay -- an exhibit of Video Game Culture at Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona -- into a play-able first-person maze.
Design You Trust
MAY 18, 2020
According to Daniel Bech: “We are two Danish designers, Casper Nielsen and Daniel Bech. Together we form the design duo, Oimachi. As we were struggling to find new clients under the current circumstances, we wanted to find our own creative way to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and react to the difficulties the creative industry is going through during this time.
Advertisement
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.
Graphis
MAY 18, 2020
UK photographer Marksteen Adamson won Gold in the Photography Annual 2020. His 7-part series, “Cheltenham” (above), is a selection of photos from a larger body of work comprised of over 40 portraits, called “Cheltenham Folk.” His goal was to create a balanced picture of his hometown. Adamson’s portraits capture the town’s residents and show how […].
Design You Trust
MAY 18, 2020
According to a photographer Burak Bulut Y?ld?r?m: “Before Covid-19, I was a portrait& advetorial photographer based in Istanbul and I held various portrait – fashion photography workshops for photographers. I m also Sony Alpha Europe Imaging Ambassador. In the last 15 years, almost every day has passed by taking portrait photographs or editing them, until this March.
Trendland
MAY 18, 2020
Parisian design atelier Studio format , was commissioned to create a packaging & branding concept for Ana Wine - a new brand of red wine.
Advertisement
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.
The Die Line
MAY 18, 2020
Founded in 2018, Aprch is a CBD wellness beverage inspired by adventure and the environment. The cans come with minimal branding and a logomark featuring a sans-serif letterform, as well as monochromatic coloring and a banner featuring some of the bubly goodness within.
Old Brand New
MAY 18, 2020
Thank you everyone for all the encouraging and sweet comments about Old Brand New turning 10! Our first giveaway was a hit and now let’s roll into our second giveaway! GIVEAWAY NUMBER TWO • MAY 18, 2020 — ENDS 5/24 12PM PST Enter for a chance to win a framed fiber drawing (size 20” x 24”) created by me. To enter, you must follow me on Instagram and sign up for my newsletter below.
Communication Arts
MAY 18, 2020
Based in Tiverton, Rhode Island, this illustrator continually innovates her approach to create work in the arena of fantasy.
Trendland
MAY 18, 2020
A lovely editorial submitted to us by Valentina Corral from Chilean graphic design studio Estudio Cielo.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
238 
Let's personalize your content