Tue.Jan 28, 2020

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Island Smiles Dental Care Branding Process & Interview

Just Creative

Just Creative was interviewed on the Logo Inspirations Instagram channel, discussing the logo design & branding process for Island Smiles, a dentist in Maui, Hawaii. Project Overview. Island Smiles (formally Hyland Dental Care) came to JUST Creative in need of rebrand. After purchasing the dental practice from Mr Hyland, they needed a new strategy, name, tagline & brand identity to reflect the new management.

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What is a Typeface and How Is it Different from a Font?

Creative Market

If you’ve ever had to ask what is a typeface , you’re not alone. Getting a typeface confused with a font is something a lot of people—even sometimes designers—routinely do. Part of the problem lies in the fact that we’ve gotten used to using these two, distinct terms interchangeably. Without getting into the particulars just yet, here’s how to tell the difference between a typeface and a font right off the bat: one is what you see while the other is what you use.

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Jovanna Tosello on Illustrating the cover of Followers

Spine Magazine

Jovanna Tosello is an illustrator, animator, and Art Director based in New York City with a background in animation and design. She currently works as an Editorial Art Director for Medium.com. Here she talks us through her process for illustrating the cover of Followers. Followers is about the deep, profound relationships shared among women. The novel is set in New York City.

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How to design a t-shirt from scratch

Canva

When it comes to clothing items with universal appeal, it’s hard to go past the humble t-shirt. Younger or older, you’d be hard-pressed to find a person alive today who hasn’t slipped on a tee at one point or another. They’re a versatile, comfortable and casual staple in any wardrobe. So, if you’ve ever thought about designing your own clothing or branded merchandise, a custom t-shirt is the perfect place to start!

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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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35 Best Photography WordPress Themes For 2020

Graphic Design Junction

Modern responsive photography WordPress themes , best suited for photography portfolio, wedding photos and design studio. The most versatile, easy to use multi-purpose photography themes have amazing photo gallery options for showcasing your photos amazingly. All themes are fully responsive. perfectly scalable, performance and SEO optimized , retina-ready, multi-functional photography WordPress themes. .

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Ceramic Palettes Shaped Like Animals are the Cutest Way to Conceal Wet Paint

Brown Paper Bag

This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. If your home is anything like mine, you have a curious cat that LOVES jumping on your desk and counters and will generally put her nose into anything you’re doing. It makes for an extra challenge when you’re painting. You might want to leave your pigments out… but not if little paws will be in them.

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How to design a wedding invitation from scratch

Canva

Getting married can undoubtedly be one of the most exciting times of your life. It marks the beginning of a new chapter. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to get all your nearest and dearest together in one place for a fun celebration! However, it can also be one of the most expensive times of your life. From the venue and attire to the catering and the photographer, there’s an endless list of things to pay for (and organize).

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Reviewed: New Logo and Identity for Onward by Firebelly

Under Consideration / Brand

“And Upward”. Established in 2017, Onward is a small, nonprofit, consulting firm based in New York, NY, that works with corporations, nonprofits, school systems, and communities to "dismantle systems of oppression, to be the change, and to build an equitable world" with the goal of building personal and organizational capacity for change. Their services include organizational strategy, executive coaching programs, learning opportunities, and tools to support partners in promoting diversity, equi

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Hong Chun Zhang’s Stunning Hairy Objects

Trendland

Chinese artist Hong Chun Zhang‘s graphite hair drawings and oil paintings are all about humor, beauty and repulsion. Though long hair is most commonly associated with beauty it can sometimes be very unattractive in particular settings. How about finding hair in your hamburger, egg, wine glass, cigarette, toothpaste and sink? Zhang takes a surrealist approach in juxtaposing hair with daily rituals and objects to evoke different feelings and emotions. www.hongchunzhang.com.

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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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Noted: New Logo for Dashlane by Pentagram

Under Consideration / Brand

“Dash Forward”. (Est. 2009) " Dashlane is a mobile and desktop app that gives you a shortcut for everything you do online. Log in instantly, fly through forms, and breeze through checkouts on every device you own. Dashlane works across every operating system, device, and browser, opening the walled gardens that normally inhibit our digital experience.

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Vault49 Creates A Cheeky Limited Edition Bottle For Bell's Scotch Whisky

The Die Line

Arthur Bell himself claims center stage on the design, shoeless and surrounded by charming illustrations of socks, woolly jumpers, and other disappointing gifts the Bell’s LTO can replace.

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NeXT Logo Designed by Paul Rand for Steve Jobs

The Logo Smith

The post NeXT Logo Designed by Paul Rand for Steve Jobs appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. The NeXT Logo Designed by Paul Rand for Steve Jobss. Paul Rand had the right idea on trusting that first logo design idea with the NeXT Logo : When a client approaches you for a logo or identity design, and they have done so based on your portfolio, your experience, your reputation and your style, you have the driving seat.

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Death warmed up: will writing service adopts “light-hearted” identity

Design Week

“Technology-led” will writing service and so-called “death expert” Farewill has adopted a new brand positioning in an attempt to “rebrand death” The project was led by illustrator and creative director Anna Charity, who previously worked on the identity for wellness app Headspace. Although Charity did not update the wordmark her illustrative style has been rolled out across all brand communications.

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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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Examining the Impact of Climate Change On Coastal America

Feature Shoot

Coastal marsh grass at Winyah Bay. Green is Spartina alterniflora (Marsh grass), black is Juncus effusus (Bullrushes). 17 April 2016. Clearcut cypress forest. 28 April 2007. Yemassee. As the poles continue to melt and the glaciers disappear, the ocean creeps forth, reclaiming the land. It is both a natural response to the conditions industrialization has imposed on the planet as well as a biological imperative of Nature to restore stasis where it has run amok.

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A Fleet of Magnificent Paper Aircraft by Zim & Zou Heads for an Unknown World in ‘Exodus’

Colossal

All images © Zim & Zou. These intricate paper ships crafted by Zim & Zou ( previously ) form a collective perpetually in search of alternate realities as part of “ Exodus.” From their layered propellers to their waving pennants, the bright pink, blue, and purple aircraft are constructed entirely by hand. Each body displays multiple geometric patterns created with cut and stacked paper that match the rest of the fleet.

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Dive into Kkibo Founders Ceremonial World of Fashion

Trendland

Founder and designer of the fashion and home goods line KKIBO, Jo Abellera was inspired by pieces that are easy to wear and 70s macramé, Jo draws from the anthropological work of Joseph Campbell, concluding that “what we wear can be ceremonial and mark something important.” Jo and her family decided to move two hours outside of Los Angeles to the San Bernardino Mountains, allowing them more creative flexibility without the financial and social pressures of the city.

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Darwin’s Rival – A New Book Illustrated by Harry Tennant

Illustration Age

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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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Reynolds Wrap Brings Back The Snackbjörn, You Disgusting Animals

The Die Line

Great. A pouch for your hot wings. What could possibly go wrong?

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Wildlife, Fruit, and Vines Merge in Surreal Paintings by Nunzio Paci

Colossal

“Ivy that dreams of running far” (2019), oil on board, 90 x 60 centimeters. All images © Nunzio Paci, shared with permission. Combining a dense mix of natural elements, Bologna, Italy-based artist Nunzio Paci ( previously ) reckons with the fragile line between life and death. Many of his 2019 oil paintings visualize both alert and recumbent animals, often with open eyes, intertwined with each other, leafy vines, and tall flowers. “Let me rest between brome and stones” d

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Benjamin Hubert reveals “near-future” autonomous ride sharing concept

Design Week

Benjamin Hubert, the industrial designer and founder of London-based studio Layer, has unveiled an autonomous ridesharing vehicle concept. Joyn is a “near-future concept” which rewards “sustainable behaviour” and makes “ride sharing more desirable as a form of transport” “More and more people desire to have a smaller footprint on the planet,” Hubert tells Design Week. “But most people are still not yet prepared to make the trade-off that make

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Meat Dept’s CG music video is a glitchy, fleshy trip

Creative Review

Meat Department is made up of three writers, directors and animators splitting their time between France and California depending on the project. The trio work across short films, animations, and TV shows and their latest project sees them create a hyperreal and slightly disturbing CG music video for French musician Igorrr’s new track Very Noise. “When Igorrr came to us, we were preparing an exhibition of living paintings made of loops, basically an animation sequence that loops perf

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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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Mesas Shoot Through Cloud-Filled Skies in ‘American Totem’

Colossal

? ?. Panning the expansive desert, American Totem captures the mesas scattered across the beige- and rust-colored landscape but with an unearthly twist. Pillars ascend from their flat tops, reaching up through the clouds toward a pale blue sky in the short film, which combines real footage and digital effects. Created by London-based artist Theodore John , aka mustardcuffins , the moving columns shoot through dissipating clouds as the sun rises and sets, casting shadows across the sand and rocks

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Lost Tales, a World in Between by Rose Moreno & Arthur Bouet

This is Paper

28.01.2020 Lost Tales, a World in Between by Rose Moreno & Arthur BouetResearch, Photography ©Erik Östensson A curious hybrid art project from photographers Arthur Bouet and Rose Moreno. Based on time spent travelling the Scottish countryside between September and November of 2018.The project combines portraits, landscapes, and staged photography with video testimonials, interviews, and writings that explore the unique beliefs and mythologies of the area and its people.

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Photographer Spotlight: Kathya Maria Landeros

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Monotype acquires London type foundry Fontsmith

Design Week

International typography designer Monotype has announced its acquisition of London-based boutique foundry Fontsmith. The deal will see Fontsmith’s portfolio of 70 fonts absorbed into the Monotype Library, as well as the welcoming of “an innovative group of type designers into the Monotype family”, according to CEO Scott Landers. To begin with, Fontsmith’s ecommerce platform will remain live, before gradually being streamlined into the Monotype brand.

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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.