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Let’s Get Physical: How to Get Your Creative Work Seen with Print

Creative Market

We asked our friends at Newspaper Club to share some of the most inspiring newspapers their customers are using to showcase creative work. From a pattern designer’s portfolio to a playful project from Mailchimp’s design team, the 8 examples below show you how to put your best foot forward in print. When much of what you create is experienced on a screen, getting to share your work in print is a rare thrill.

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Amazing Digital Illustrations by Yann Dalon

Graphic Design Junction

Today we are featuring Professional Digital Illustrator Artist and Designer Yann Dalon , with his stunning illustration artwork collection in a unique style. He was born in Paris, France. French artist graduated from the universities of art and design Estienne and Olivier de Serres. He beauty to drew and paint with the desire to transcribe the movement, with the ambition of “moving a fixed picture” He wants to retranscribe a maximum of dynamism by the rhythm of strokes and the vibra

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Processing: the Software that Shaped Creative Coding

Eye on Design

This is part I of the Processing oral history. Part II will publish next week. Computers and design have long been intertwined. This relationship dates back to the 1960s, when computational pioneers used code to create novel forms. Since then, programming’s grip on designers has only tightened, even as it’s been obscured by the user-friendly interfaces of modern creativity software.

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Prediction Time: Design Trends for 2022

SpyreStudios

Web design is an ever-evolving world of art and creativity. Design trends for 2022 are sure to be exciting and intriguing. A lot of design trends are sure to disappear while others are sure to stay. As web designers, we should be on our toes to watch out for these. Or better yet, we should take it as a challenge to set our own. What are we expecting for web design in 2022?

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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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Phantom Clouds Descend from the Sky in Vorja Sánchez’s Illustrated Photos

Colossal

All images © Vorja Sánchez, shared with permission. In Vorja Sánchez ’s ghostly dreamworld, spectral creatures plunge from the sky with long, wispy appendages that grasp onto the landscape. The Barcelona-based artist and illustrator ( previously ) disrupts otherwise peaceful photos with the massive forms that haunt unsuspecting hikers and farm animals as they peek out from behind a hill or congregate in airborne groups.

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FIFA’s identity for Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Creative Review

Footie fans rejoice, the new logo and identity for the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has just been unveiled. Jointly-led by Toronto-based studio Public Address and LA-based agency Works Collective, local women artists from both host countries have been brought in to inject something new into the identity. As with many sporting events, previous Women’s World Cups have relied on depicting the trophy as its emblem.

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Cotford Font Family by Monotype

We And The Color

Cotford, a new typeface by Tom Foley and the Monotype Studio. Just recently, Monotype released Cotford, a new typeface designed by Tom Foley and the Monotype Studio. This contemporary serif font is powered by variable technology to brands with endless options of expressions. With the attention to detail demanded by the 21 st century, the Cotford font family is a celebration of simplicity, shape, and form. “As digital branding has matured and evolved with changes in technology, companies a

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This wildlife group rebrand aims to put animals and people on an equal footing

Design Week

Singapore-based design studio Anak has rebranded Mandai Wildlife Group, a 300-acre nature reserve that comprises wildlife parks, an eco-resort and conservation foundation. Mandai runs several sites across Singapore, including Singapore Zoo and Jurong Bird Park. For the rebrand, Anak has crafted elements including a rainforest-inspired frame, tone of voice guidelines and a bespoke typeface.

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IKU Rebranding by Universal Favourite

We And The Color

Universal Favourite rebrands IKU, Sydney’s first plant-based eatery. Agency Universal Favourite was asked to rebrand the existing visual identity of IKU, Sydney’s first plant-based eatery. The goal was to create a deliciously different visual and verbal identity that would set them apart in the DTC space while still staying true to the roots they put down in their Sydney storefront almost 40 years ago.

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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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Herman Miller Brings Sought-After Vintage Posters Back Into Production

Design Milk

Herman Miller fans can finally get their hands on the renowned design brand’s highly sought-after vintage posters. The launch comprises 15 iconic designs released between 1949 and 1979, from product ads to brand nostalgia, aka their “greatest hits,” from celebrated graphic designers, like Irving Harper, Linda Powell, George Nelson & Associates, Steve Frykholm, Phillip Mitchell and Armin Hofmann. “Reintroducing Herman Miller’s archival graphics as a collection has been

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Design and long-term thinking

UX Collective

Photo by insung yoon on Unsplash In my work, I’ve been thinking a great deal about time lately. Perhaps this is a function of my age or perhaps it’s just in response to the Silicon Valley saying: “Move fast and break things” which is adorable until you start to hear about how that mantra has indeed broken things. A soon to be renamed Facebook is merely the most recent company facing backlash over this.

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Lego and Yinka Ilori reimagine the humble launderette

Creative Review

The launch of Lego’s Rebuild the World campaign in 2019 marked the much-loved toy brand’s first brand campaign in three decades. Part homage to the joy of playing with its bricks, and part rallying call to society, the ongoing campaign has spawned two TV spots and a spate of elegant poster designs over the last two years. The latest iteration of Rebuild the World comes in the form of the Launderette of Dreams, a free installation in Bethnal Green, east London, which has been brought

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The 98 Square Foot Autonomous Pod of Productivity or Play Goes Into Production

Design Milk

It was a little over a year ago today when we caught wind about technological productivity and work from home specialists over at Autonomous were developing a “monastically inspired” workspace designed for one , a minimalist freestanding structure pre-wired for tools of productivity and entertainment, but also outfitted for creature comforts like air conditioning, heating and lighting.

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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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NIKON Z 9…MEET THE NEW BOSS

Joe McNally

All summer, through the Olympics, the question has been drumming. “How’s the Z 9?” What’s it like shooting the Z 9?” “Have you shot the Z 9?” Now, today, I can say YES! The new Nikon Z 9 launches today, coming at us like a rocket ship race car out of the sun. (See above.) It’s been a privilege to be a part of this launch campaign, and shoot this camera.

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Announcing the Shaw Contract Design Awards 2021 Winners!

Design Milk

Today we’re very excited to share the winners of the Shaw Contract Design Awards 2021 Final Awards and the People’s Choice Winner! Each one represents the best work happening within the global design industry – tough competition among 700+ entries received from 37 countries around the world. The Awards highlight the visions and innovative designs of diverse talent among architects and designers who are actively inspiring new ways of living, working, learning and healing.

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Why I decided to become an individual contributor after 4 years of people management

UX Collective

Lessons learned as I made the decision to become a product designer again. Photo by Oliver Roos Over 6 years ago I made the decision to follow the manager path. I’d been working as a user experience designer by day while teaching UX a few times per week in the evenings at BrainStation for a couple of semesters and had discovered a passion for helping others grow and develop their skills.

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William Grill’s new book illustrates the real-life tale of an Asian timber elephant named Bandoola

Its Nice That

Retelling the emotional and stirring story of Asian elephants is no easy task, but Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue does it with simplicity, care and sensitivity.

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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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Adobe MAX — Coming to Lightroom & Lightroom Classic

Abduzeedo

Adobe MAX — Coming to Lightroom & Lightroom Classic. AoiroStudio 1028—21 At Adobe MAX , there are also cool announcements to your favorites Adobe products. Let's go with what's coming to Lightroom & Lightroom Classic. Thanks to the Adobe Photography Team, there are many features coming to enhance your workflow with these tools but also to experiment, learn, and connect with the Lightroom community to assist photographers of all levels to grow together.

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Ace Hotel Sydney Takes Over Former Brick Factory in Surry Hills

Design Milk

Ace Hotel Sydney is the boutique hotel chain’s newest hotel opening in Sydney, Australia, designed by Flack Studio. Housed in Surry Hills’ historic Tyne House brick factory, the 264-room property features a ground floor restaurant, bar and cafe, and rooftop bar and restaurant. The design of the hotel was heavily inspired by the cinematic color palette of the Australian landscape, particularly that of Surry Hills.

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Iced Media

Mindsparkle Mag

It’s a fact! Neon color palettes are back with ultra-trendy and modern features for visual identities and interfaces. We all remember how in 2012, these strident colors were everywhere. Iced Media is a woman-owned performance marketing agency based in New York. They help brands like Elizabeth Arden, L’oreal, Ralph Lauren, and Revlon build their e-commerce business.

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Swiss Legacy | Swiss Legacy, by the initiative of Art Director Xavier Encinas, is a blog focused on typography, graphic design and inspirational matte #print #design #graphic #book #publication

Designspiration

Swiss Legacy | Swiss Legacy, by the initiative of Art Director Xavier Encinas, is a blog focused on typography, graphic design and inspirational matte #print #design #graphic #book #publication

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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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Object Rebirth: Let’s Put Food on That!

Design Milk

For this months’ column , we want to inspire others to see the potential in everyday objects. Not to take things for face value, but to go on the journey of imagining the possibilities. What other function could this object fulfill? Re-imaging everyday objects might be one of my favorite pastimes. Luckily, as the Creative Director at Pinch Food Design , I get to exercise this skill often.

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Soul Flower: JP Neang @ Spoke Art, San Francisco

Juxapoz Magazine

Spoke Art is pleased to present Soul Flower, a solo show featuring new works from San Francisco-based artist JP Neang. Comprised of a collection of new delicately detailed illustrations, Soul Flower is a whimsical exhibition examining the corruption of good things.

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22 Best Flyer Fonts For 2022

onextrapixel

Designing professional and eye-catching flyers is no easy task, and it’s really important to choose the right flyer fonts in order to grab the reader’s attention and get your. The post 22 Best Flyer Fonts For 2022 appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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The Women’s World Cup 2023 branding reflects indigenous Antipodean cultures

Design Week

FIFA has unveiled the branding for the Women’s World Cup 2023, which features several references to the indigenous heritage of host nations New Zealand and Australia. Design studios Public Address and Works Collective have both worked on the identity, and have engaged the skills of local artists Chern’ee Sutton and Fiona Collis. “The spirit and values of the host countries” At the centre of the identity is the tournament logo.

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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.