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Best CG Artwork Around the World

Noupe

CG artwork stands for Computer Generated artwork. If you are into movies , you’ve probably heard the term CGI. CGI stands for Computer Generated Images. CG artists are digital artists, and they create CGIs. These CGIs include 2D and 3D works as well. Most people who know the term CGI from the movies think it’s just about animation. That’s not the case at all.

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Reviewed: Friday Likes 333: From Abraham Lule, Surchip and Juan Caicedo, and Tátil Design

Under Consideration / Brand

“From Abraham Lule, Surchip and Juan Caicedo, and Tátil Design”. Today we segue from beautiful type on labels to a label with funky type to funky type, period, with work from Brooklyn, Bogotá, and Rio de Janeiro. Maria & Bernardo by Abraham Lule. Maria & Bernardo is a vineyard in Querétaro, Mexico, with a 4-bungalow bed and breakfast in the same property that looks divine.

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Books and blood splatters: inside Nick Cave’s universe

Creative Review

Nick Cave’s new exhibition is one of the earliest to open following the pandemic, and it seems like a particularly appropriate way to emerge from lockdown. The show, held at the Black Diamond in Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Library, had been postponed for several months as the pandemic took hold around the world. Having now opened, its distinctly lived-in aesthetic unwittingly holds a mirror up to the way many of us have been living for the past few months: faced by the inner recesses o

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Weekly News for Designers ? 545

Speckyboy Design Magazine

How CSS Variables Can Improve Efficiency and Consistency – Using CSS variables means less repetitive code. What is Developer Experience (DX)? – The term is used to describe many things, but goes deeper than you might think. The complete guide to CSS media queries – Use this handy guide to get the most out of media queries. How to Create a Motion Hover Effect for a Background Image Grid – Create a compelling motion hover effect with this tutorial.

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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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Michel Vrana on Designing Misconduct of the Heart

Spine Magazine

Michel Vrana is a graphic designer who ran his own boutique studio for ten years before deciding to go freelance in 2009 to concentrate on his passion: creating book covers. Here he talks us through his process for designing Misconduct of the Heart. When art director Jessica Albert at ECW Press sends assignments my way, she always includes a selection of comparable titles with the design brief.

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Noted: New Logo and Packaging for Dr Will's by B&B Studio

Under Consideration / Brand

“What’s Up, Doc!”. (Est. 2016) " Dr Will's are the UK 's first all natural condiment brand. We make naturally sweet, honestly delicious products and prove that natural sugar sources are better than the artificial alternative." The brand is named after its founder, an actual doctor, Dr Will Breakey, who partnered with restaurateur Josh Rose. Design by.

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Pride comes to Animal Crossing in this #GlobalPrideCrossing campaign

Its Nice That

To celebrate Pride month, We Are Social Singapore and Swipe Back have created a Pride-themed island on the popular Nintendo game.

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Photographer Spotlight: Lawrence Agyei

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Graphis Journal #360 Features Graphis Master Jisuke Matsuda from Japan

Graphis

Jisuke Matsuda is a self-taught, Japanese graphic designer that specializes in poster design. He founded his agency, Atelier Jisuke, in 2010 and since then has entered and won many poster competitions around the world. His clients include the likes of theater companies and workshops, however many of his works are self-initiated tributes to literature, musicians, […].

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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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Baxter & Bailey designs “interconnected” identity for SOAS recruitment drive

Design Week

Baxter & Bailey has developed a new identity for student recruitment at SOAS University of London which focuses on the “genuine international nature” of the establishment. SOAS describes itself as the leading institution in Europe specialising in the study of “Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East” Its diverse teaching and research is matched with a diverse cohort of students: according to the university, its student body represents more than 135 countries.

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See In Black — Charity Photo Initiative

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Ib Kamara styles the launch of Sierra Leone’s Olympics 2021 kit, designed by Labrum

Its Nice That

The kit will be worn by several national sports teams and is inspired by Sierra Leone’s flag and 16 tribes.

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“Forget Me Not” by Photographer Anne Moffat

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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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ERIC SILVA

Illustration Art

"I like music, I like it sweet I like it blue But music makes me do the things I never should do." -- Ginger Rogers, singing in Flying Down to Rio I love this poster by Cuban graphic artist Eric Silva. Countless thousands of artists have attempted to illustrate jazz and most resort to standard cliches: hot colors, a trumpet, dancers. Is there anything left in the tool kit for a young graphic artist who wants to be original?

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Why Has It Taken This Long To Detach From Racist Brands?

The Die Line

While a small but vocal part of the country decries what they see as virtue signaling, brands like the now-retired Aunt Jemima must continue to evolve and rid themselves of racist stereotypes.

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5 Awesome TED Talks for Designers

Interaction Design Foundation

We know, TED talks can sometimes feel a little… overblown. While there are loads of great talks; some of them go nowhere and don’t seem to add much to your life at all. To make things worse… there are a lot of TED talks and it’s hard to tell which are going to motivate you to do something new and interesting and which are going to bore the socks off you.

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Is It The End of Influencer Culture ?

Trendland

Words Cyril Foiret. Ex-Google employee Anna Hyclak wrote an interesting piece of her vision of where the Influencer Culture is going and we couldn't agree more.

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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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How to Write the Perfect Middle Part of Your UX Case Study

Interaction Design Foundation

The middle is the longest part of your UX case study, where you bring a recruiter through your design process. After you’ve gotten the recruiter hooked with your introduction, you then have to tell your story in a satisfying way. Let’s go through what you should show in the middle part of your case study, how long it should be and 6 tips to create a great case study.

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A Czech Country Parish House Becomes a Vibrant Elementary School

Azure Magazine

In the Czech village of V?esovice u Prost?jova, the parish building has stood at the geographic centre of the community for centuries. Located at the town’s main intersection, the Baroque church house still stakes out a marquee presence there. Following a recent revitalization, the subtly ornamented structure looks as good as ever. Behind its stately facade, however, a striking and playful new elementary school sits in the former rectory and parish house.

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Workshops to Establish Empathy and Understanding from User Research Results

Interaction Design Foundation

Honestly, how much do you enjoy reading research reports? And how engaging do you find them? Unsurprisingly, receiving a report with your insights into the target group may not get your clients to empathize with the potential users of their product or service optimally. Alternatively, you might consider organizing a workshop for them. This allows you to use more engaging techniques, interact with them, and get a feeling for their responses.

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Dad Beer's Minimal Design Makes For A More Refreshing Father's Day Card

The Die Line

When it comes to buying a gift for Father's Day, when in doubt, just buy Dad Beer.

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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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The New French restaurant in NYC : Le Jardinier

Trendland

Words Camila Rigaud. A green oasis has opened in New York City. Le Jardinier is the new restaurant by Michelin-grade chef Alain Verzeroli. He teamed up with architect Joseph Dirand to create a greenhouse vibe restaurant.

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Linked: Cream of Wheat Chef to be Retired

Under Consideration / Brand

Visit Link. Following on the footsteps of Quaker and Mars, B&G Foods has announced that it is "initiating an immediate review of the Cream of Wheat brand packaging. We understand there are concerns regarding the Chef image, and we are committed to evaluating our packaging and will proactively take steps to ensure that we and our brands do not inadvertently contribute to systemic racism".

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Does the creative sector need to hit reset?

Creative Review

With the creative industries experiencing seismic change, Stuffs founder Sophie Amono, Reset Sessions co-director Hanisha Kotecha, and creative activist Dan Burgess come together to discuss where brands, agencies and creatives can go from here. The post Does the creative sector need to hit reset? appeared first on Creative Review.

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The ‘Oddly Satisfying’ 3D World of Murat Yildirim

Trendland

Words TL Team. Digital Art Director from Istanbul, Turkey, Murat Yildirim 3D compositions are hypnotic and often defying the laws of gravity.

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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.