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Top eCommerce Platforms to Launch An Online Furniture Rental Marketplace in 2021

Noupe

Online software solutions automate intricate furniture rental operations and assist in resolving numerous problems like complex inventory management , asset tracking, product maintenance, and unconventional pricing models. These solutions are required by various types of entrepreneurs and business owners looking forward to releasing a furniture rental eCommerce store or marketplace.

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The Ultimate Guide to Brand Strategy

Just Creative

When big brands decide to reinvent not only themselves but also their brand strategy, it can make for some big news. Think of it this way, in the late ‘90s, Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy. Thanks to their biggest competitor, Microsoft, they were saved from going under. With the help of Microsoft, it allowed Apple to shift from just being a manufacturer of Macs and reinvent itself as a creator of innovative tech products that we all know and love.

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San Francisco Symphony’s new identity brings classical music up to date

Creative Review

For many years, classical music has suffered from an ongoing PR problem, which portrays it as unchanging, old-world and elitist, and therefore unable to appeal to new audiences. San Francisco Symphony decided to tackle these preconceptions head on with its recent diversity- and inclusion-focused organisational overhaul, following the appointment of conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen as its new music director.

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Top 10 Best Samsung Laptops for Graphic Designers in 2021

Just Creative

Samsung remains a leader in technology, producing some of the most impressive devices available and much like their smartphone lineup, their line of laptops is abundant. If you’re in the market for a top-of-the-line computer, you should consider getting a laptop from Samsung. . They offer great options for any graphic designer or creative who are looking to embrace the options provided by the Microsoft as well as Android ecosystems.

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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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Otherworldly Ecosystems Populate Dense, Cross-Hatched Illustrations by Song Kang

Colossal

“Evolution of Plants,” pen and ink, 30 x 20. All images © Song Kang, shared with permission. Packed with texture and depth, Song Kang ’s ink-based drawings begin with “I wonder…I wonder how this will look compared to that, or I wonder if I can mix this and that,” she says. The Atlanta-based illustrator renders rich labyrinths populated by elements from land and sea that are depicted in an otherworldly manner: candy-colored liquid drips from a bonsai, fish and butter

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Harvard Innovation Labs Introduces New Visual Identity

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Harvard Innovation Labs Introduces New Visual Identity. abduzeedo 02.16.21 Founded in 2011, the Harvard Innovation Labs has nurtured more than 6,000 innovators and entrepreneurs who have started 1,668 ventures across dozens of industries, from enterprise technology to life sciences, education, and social impact. The purpose of the i-lab is to inspire venture creation and cross-disciplinary collaboration amongst all Harvard students, as well as select alumni and faculty.

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Animatronic Animals and Holistic Horse Food: Design Annual 2022

Graphis

Animals are great. They’re beautiful, interesting, and great design inspiration! Our two new Design Annual 2022 show just how animals can bring out the best of us. Graphis Master Michael Pantuso is an amazing multi-disciplined graphic designer and artist, having worked with clients such as Allstate, Home Depot, and Walt Disney World Studios, and won […].

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Artist Puts Together ‘Super Families’ From Our Favorite Characters

Design You Trust

Harry Potter (Wizards Family). French artist Andry “Shango” Rajoelina creates adorable illustrations of famous characters from pop culture as families. In the illustrations, ‘the parents’ are usually the leaders, the oldest or the wisest characters from the TV series, movies, video games or books. All the other characters are turned into children.

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Typography Inspiration by Roy Cranston

Abduzeedo

Typography Inspiration by Roy Cranston. abduzeedo 02.16.21 Good design is long lasting, that’s the best definition for me and it’s clear when you see projects that were published more than 2 years ago like this collection of posters that Roy Cranston shared on his Behance profile. They were daily designs created in 2019 but look as stylish and fresh as if they were created today.

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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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2 Shillington Winners of TDK Awards ’20

Shillington

Big congratulations to our two Shillington winners of the TDK ’20 Awards ! The competition is now in its 8th year, with entries coming from around the world and only 30 winners. This year, part-time Sydney graduate Scarlett Starling was selected by Sally Woellner from Canva in Sydney and part-time Brisbane graduate Sydney Su was selected by Vince Frost from Frost* Design in Sydney.

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“Untitled” by Photographer Yichen Zhou

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Artist Replaces Famous Parisian Monuments with Iconic Pop Culture Characters

Design You Trust

French artist Benoit Lapray worked in collaboration with studio 95 Magenta and Emmanuelle Vonck Lugand to create this fantastic project that replaces famous Parisian monuments with iconic pop culture characters. More: Benoit Lapray , Instagram , Facebook h/t: theinspirationgrid.

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Submit to Feature Shoot’s Global Billboard Project for a Chance to Be Featured on a Billboard in NYC!

Feature Shoot

In 2020, amid canceled fairs and exhibitions, the art world moved online, but many of us still crave in-person experiences with artwork. In the past year, we’ve seen photographers, galleries, and publishers adapt and innovate, hosting virtual exhibition and studio tours, auctions, and print sales. With this in mind, Feature Shoot is excited to launch a brand-new initiative connecting photographers, enthusiasts, and photography newcomers through public art.

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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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vaast customization: baby announcement

Press'd

Baby’s room is like a blank canvas, waiting to inspire. We are loving neutrals lately and they’re absolutely perfect to bring the right amount of color – a “rainbow of neutrals.” Our Vaast design helps bring the modern touch with modern fonts and pops of burnt orange to bring this modern boho announcement to life. letterpress ink: nutmeg + rust | digital inks: cmyk | font: avenir + chloe | paper: white | invite size: a-6 | liner: pax in goldenrod + nutmeg + rust + acadia | original design

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Ukiyo-e Heroes: Illustrations by Jed Henry

Design You Trust

Jed Henry is an artist, lifelong gamer and Japanophile who combines all his passions to create the great Ukiyo-e Heroes series. “Ukiyo culture was once a thriving scene for Japan’s woodblock printmakers, whose works depicted monsters, villains, and heroes – and themes ranging from satire, romance and drama. This creative style and tradition was passed down through the centuries, to now be readily identifiable in Japan’s video game industry.

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Understand the “Why” of User Behavior to Design Better

Interaction Design Foundation

You know what products and services you offer, or intend to offer. You likely have certain types of users in mind; you may have some demographic data and you may also have drawn a few personas. But do you know why people will buy your products? Why would they choose your product over your competitors’? If you understand your users’ underlying motivation to buy, you can improve your value propositions, communicate more effectively and thus increase user engagement and conversions.

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Azure Announces New Editor

Azure Magazine

An Azure -ite since 2003, when she was hired as an intern straight out of Ryerson’s journalism program, Elizabeth Pagliacolo has been appointed to the role of Editor in Chief. She succeeds Danny Sinopoli, who is moving on to pursue new creative projects. Pagliacolo has held various roles at Azure, the most recent Executive Editor, where she served as a core part of the digital, events and print teams.

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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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An Exploration Of The Psychedelic Experience Through Design And Branding

The Die Line

It's only a matter of time before recreational psychedelics become legal in states across the country. As that happens, designers will face an intriguing new challenge. How can you explore the psychedelic experience through branding?

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Pay it forward: We’re offering young creatives free Extra Nice membership

Its Nice That

With the help of a private donation, our team at It’s Nice That has partnered with Create Jobs to launch an exciting new scheme.

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Ask Anna: What does data-driven business mean for creativity?

Creative Review

In her latest column, CR’s agony aunt Anna Higgs breaks down the benefits that data can bring to making creative work, but explains why it shouldn’t be leading all the decision-making. The post Ask Anna: What does data-driven business mean for creativity? appeared first on Creative Review.

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“I had the chance to open the doors a little”: Stephan Gladieu photographs the people of North Korea

Its Nice That

The photographer talks us through his work in North Korea, detailing what it was like to gain access to a country largely hidden from the world.

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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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National Battery Day Feb 18 – Maha Rocks!

Joe McNally

As photographers, we often work, as you can see up top, where there is no safe, practical access to electrical power. It’s just a given. We live and die with our batteries. As long as we have juice, we can work. Battery goes flat, the lights go out on our shoot… and our hopes, dreams, and aspirations for transcendent image making, pictures that sing the songs of the ages, pictures that… ok, I’ll stop.

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Healthcare Marketplace Reopened for 2021 Insurance

Guild News Blog

Federal and state health insurance exchanges have reopened for enrollment, or have extended special COVID-19 coverage. The post Healthcare Marketplace Reopened for 2021 Insurance appeared first on The Graphic Artist Guild.

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A Trio of Monumental Macramé Installations Stretch 37 Feet Across a Seaside Structure in Bali

Colossal

“Mountain,” 1150 x 766 centimeters. All images © Agnes Hansella, shared with permission. In just 12 days, Jakarta-based fiber artist Agnes Hansella fashioned a staggering trio of macramé installations that hang from a ceiling in Bali. Each of the knotted works spans more than 37 feet wide, cloaking the open-air structure in fringed fibers that evoke the coastal surroundings of Jimbaran.

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DEFY wine

The Die Line

Alluding to the fact that they do not compromise quality, this symbol serves to further disrupt norms on both the box and label. .

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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.