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How to use Customer Feedback as a Driving Force

Inkbot Design

How to use Customer Feedback as a Driving Force You don’t need to be a high-pitch entrepreneur to understand one simple golden rule behind successful businesses, big or small: “If you are not delivering what the customers are looking for, you will always be replaced quickly by a more capable competitor.” This insight is enough to understand how important customer feedback is.

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This year's OFFF Festival channels a brutalist hero's journey for its identity

Creative Boom

The 22nd edition of the International Festival of Creativity, Art and Digital Design of Barcelona takes place later this month at the Disseny Hub in Barcelona. The Barcelona-based creative agency behind the festival's look and feel used the area's brutalist architecture as the core inspiration. At the end of March, OFFF will once again bring together some of the leading voices of the creative industry who set the trends of new imagery and aesthetics in the fields of design, art, entertainment an

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Amazing Digital Concept Art By Adam Spizak

Graphic Design Junction

Once again we are featuring remarkable digital concept art illustrator, art director and creater artist “ Adam Spizak ”, with his extraordinary work of digital illustations. Check the best concept art illustration work by Adam’s. His work has been featured in world’s top magazines and web like: Maxim, Sci Fi Magazine UK, Web Designer, Computer Arts, Advanced Photoshop Magazine, Image FX and many places across the web.

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Glasfurd & Walker craft colourful and uplifting packaging for a Canadian beer collaboration

Creative Boom

Standing out on the shelves is a huge challenge for any craft beer. Glasfurd & Walker teamed up with illustrator Kate Dehler to give 'Friend Zone' the visual boost needed to succeed. In most parts of the world, if multiple companies in the same business set up on the same street, they'd be bitter rivals. But when three craft breweries emerged in Murray Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, they didn't set out to steal each other's market share.

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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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Tips for Creating Effective and Visually Appealing Infographics

Designer Daily

Pexels Several businesses know the benefits of using infographics to convey key messages through digital content marketing. A great infographic is used to improve brand awareness and credibility. Everyone is creating an infographic for their digital marketing. So, how do you stand out from the rest? Your own infographic can be better than your competitors by following the tips for creating effective and visually appealing infographics discussed below.

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In Love: Super Dope encourages women to 'shoot their shot' in pioneering new animation

Creative Boom

Portland-based creative studio Super Dope has brought to life how it feels to pluck up your courage and make a romantic move in its latest animated project, In Love. We've all been there. You're eyeing someone from across the party. You're debating whether to go over and make a move, but you're frozen in terror. What if they say no? What if you make a fool of yourself?

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Nina Chanel Abney’s Super Cool World NFTs at GODA

Design Milk

World-renowned artist Nina Chanel Abney brings together representation and abstraction in her colorful public works, paintings, and collages – and now she’s taken it all to the digital space with “ Super Cool World.” The collection of 5,080 NFTs (non-fungible tokens) comprises hundreds of traits Abney has created that reflect her collage-like approach to visual media. “I created each NFT in “Super Cool World” to be unique, which took a lot of time and creativi

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Article 1: Designing For Good | The Power of Design

Graphic Design USA

This winter, GDUSA introduced a “Designing For Good” category as part of our annual American Graphic Design Awards™ competition. This is the first in a series of six articles that take a deeper look at the category winners, their work, and the impact of their winning projects.

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The Tower Lighting Collection Puts a Fresh Spin on Classic Shapes

Design Milk

French brand Designheure recently spent time exploring classic shapes, textures, and movement before adapting them to current contemporary times. Designed by Frédéric Malphettes , the Tower lighting collection plays with form and light, featuring vertical structures that resemble architecturally detailed art deco towers. Malphettes’ inspiration comes through upon noticing how the various lamp shade shapes and sizes are stacked in such a way that they resemble a supporting column.

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Brasika Typeface by Nurrontype

We And The Color

Say hello to Brasika, a fun and swirly display typeface that comes with a funky vintage feel. Introducing Brasika, a charming and vibrant display typeface from Nurrontype. Its creative design and versatility make it perfect for all kinds of projects. Whether you need something to spice up your logo or an eye-catching magazine title, this is the font for you!

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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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30+ Best Dinosaur Fonts for Kids’ Designs

Vandelay Design

Here are the best dinosaur fonts for children's books, party invitations, t-shirts, game covers, and more. The post 30+ Best Dinosaur Fonts for Kids’ Designs appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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It’s about time CAPTCHAS become accessible

UX Collective

While CAPTCHAS might be necessary for security purposes, they have a negative impact on usability. Yesterday I eagerly hopped onto a Discord call with a friend of mine. She recently purchased her first gaming computer, and we were excited to play some games together. Straight away, I told her to make an account with Steam — a digital platform where users can find and download video games.

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How studio Output subverted the rules of branding in Dave's new visual identity

Creative Boom

London branding studio Output has embraced the messiness and humour of life in its new visual identity for TV channel Dave. Here the team share how they achieved this by undermining the perceived wisdom of branding itself. Originally conceived as the first "broadcast disruptor", the UK entertainment channel Dave has evolved into a home of original and exclusive comedy, including the likes of Late Night Mash and Hypothetical.

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15+ Distressed Fonts: Discovering the Beauty in Imperfection

Inkbot Design

Regarding graphic design and typography, something must be said about imperfection’s beauty. Enter distressed fonts : the imperfect, rough, and grungy typefaces that have taken the design world by storm. These fonts are meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia, a look back to a time when printing technology was imperfect and gritty. Today, designers use distressed fonts to create a vintage, edgy look in everything from posters to social media graphics.

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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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“Drawing feels a lot like cooking”: Tarn Susumpow crafts delicious illustrations as if following a recipe

Its Nice That

Created as a way of preserving her family’s culinary history, Tarn’s illustrations are rich in both style and content.

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5 Modern Bookcases that Elevate Storage to an Artform

Azure Magazine

For book lovers and enthusiasts of all things orderly, these five high-design bookcases and shelving units from Driade, Bonaldo, Blu Dot and others offer storage as well as moments for curated and personalized display. 1 Totem by Driade Architect Bjarke Ingels approached the concept of his new bookcase for Driade as he would a building, developing a freestanding structure of stacked volumes.

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The Beauty in Complexity: An Artist’s Journey through Hope, Growth, and the Human Mind

Design You Trust

“Waiting” As Andrew Scott introduces his art, you can sense the passion and depth in his work. It’s clear that his art is not just about drawing pretty pictures, but about exploring the complex depths of the human experience. More: Andrew Scott , Instagram h/t: boredpanda “Slingshot” Through his unique illustrations, Scott delves into the psychology of the human mind, exploring emotional growth and the variety of feelings that come with it.

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Lively Botanicals and Organic Forms Cloak Juz Kitson’s Ceramic Vessels in Dense Topographies

Colossal

“You are stronger than you think, You are more than you know,” stoneware, raku, oxides, multiple glazes, fired multiple times, 77 x 39 x 37 centimeters. All photos by Simon Hewson, © Juz Kitson, shared with permission Focused on movement and vitality, artist Juz Kitson sculpts supple vessels that harness the lively qualities of Earth’s landscapes.

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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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May Flowers in Full Bloom: How to Take Stunning Floral Photos

Design Beep

As spring approaches, many of us are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the season’s most beautiful blooms. With their vibrant colors and delicate petals, flowers are a popular subject for photographers looking to capture the beauty of nature. In this guide, we will provide tips and tricks for taking stunning floral photos that will leave you with breathtaking images.

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House in Santa Marinha, Portugal by Helder da Rocha

We And The Color

Let’s go on a virtual tour through a minimalist white house with three entrances in Santa Marinha by architect Helder da Rocha. Helder da Rocha and his team faced the task of constructing a house with three entrances in Santa Marinha, while constrained by a preexisting urban subdivision. The measurements were established at 10 meters width-wise by 14 meters length-wise across two floors.

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Hamster

Communication Arts

Inspired by the two-tone coat of hamsters, this variable color font by Joe Stitzlein and Fontwerk provides a typographic playground for designers.

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Autarks

Design Everywhere

Autarks

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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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Branding for Melb Int’l Jazz Fest's

Abduzeedo

Branding for Melb Int’l Jazz Fest's abduzeedo 0316—23 As the world navigated the challenges brought on by the pandemic, in-person events and festivals took a huge hit. The Melbourne International Jazz Festival was no exception. However, the team behind the festival refused to give up and worked tirelessly to find ways to keep the festival alive. And in 2022, they were finally able to bring back the joy and excitement of live events and ​​ Motherbird — was behind the branding and visual identity

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What would these iconic old websites look like today?

Creative Bloq

UI design has come a long way.

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Chilewich’s Worktop Adds Texture to Your Kitchen in a New Way

Design Milk

If you struggle with keeping your kitchen and dining spaces clean, take comfort knowing that even a Michelin-starred restaurant had trouble with this never-ending issue before they switched over to Worktop , a new product offering by Chilewich. Originally developed for hospitality applications, Worktop is a custom woven covering that helps protect large surface areas while also adding a textural element.

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Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ review: a monitor for the executive in your life

Creative Bloq

The Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ is a big video-conferencing monitor aimed at big bosses with big desks.

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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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A Palm Beach Home Designed With Light Tones + Noteworthy Furniture

Design Milk

Palm Beach Residence is a minimal home located in Palm Beach, Florida, designed by Vanessa Rome Interiors. The apartment came with a pool cabana and presented some unique challenges due to construction regulations, which resulted in a multi-year project. Some furniture pieces had to be lifted by crane over the beach-side balcony to enter the residence, but the team was informed at the last minute that everything needed to be hoisted with ropes instead.

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Everyone is regretting roasting this logo on Twitter

Creative Bloq

You're telling me that's not a bearded man wearing an orange hat?

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Five fresh ways to elevate your Flyers

Moo

Flyers are a great way to get the word out about what your brand has to offer. Whether you’re presenting at a trade show, launching a product or advertising a store opening – with a Flyer, you can share your message in style. Big, small and everything in between Since we’ve mentioned Flyers are a great way to elevate your brand, here’s how to create your own, size-wise.

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#experimental #remix #poster #typography

Designspiration

#experimental #remix #poster #typography

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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.