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14 Best Free Fonts for Minimalist Logo Design

Graphic Design Junction

Why a good Logo is important and What makes it good Logo? The colors, the novelty or the concept? I think that all of these are playing an essential role in creating a memorable, minimal logo design , but there is a one more important factor is generally known in the graphic designing realm as “font” When it comes to creating visually compelling logos, you must do a thorough research on fonts.

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How Cranbrook’s Design Program Redefined How We Make and Talk About Graphic Design

Eye on Design

There’s a quote, perhaps apocryphal, from Massimo Vignelli that you’ll sometimes hear from alumni of Cranbrook Academy of Art’s design department. “Cranbrook”, he supposedly said, sometime in the ’80s or ’90s, “is the most dangerous design school in America.” They recite this like a badge of honor, though no one I spoke with is quite sure when or where he said it.

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Exploring new interactions: Navigation triggers

UX Collective

Can a navigation bar do more than just traversals between application pages? In continuation to my sub-interactions article ( link ), I have been trying to ideate how more sub-interactions can be integrated into an application. This study also tests the limits of a sub-interaction and at what level it becomes excessive. As mentioned in the earlier article, a good sub-interaction can be created by grouping the right number of interactions with common relations.

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How to ensure a good design partnership

Design Week

“A lot of design partnerships begin in the pub after a pint or two, I find,” says designer James Webb, one half of the London-based studio Webb & Webb. “Of course,” he continues, “a lot of design partnerships end in this way too.” The design world is full of dynamic duos, but nurturing a design partnership can be hard work.

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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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A complete guide to alcohol markers

UX Collective

A guide to alcohol markers including tips and techniques on how to use them. There are a few different types of art markers (paint pens, water-based markers, solvent markers) but this guide will be specifically about alcohol markers. Since Copics are the most well-known and used brand of this category, I’ll also include some information about those.

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The typographic voice of London

UX Collective

Edward Johnston’s diamond-shaped “tittle” and the origins of a classic typeface design Continue reading on UX Collective ».

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DAWN Is the Solo Debut of Umberto Bellardi Ricci

Design Milk

DAWN is the solo debut of Italian sculptor and architect Umberto Bellardi Ricci , unveiled at Matter. Influenced by the designer’s architecture practice as well as his training in social services, each home furnishing is interconnected with the environment it resides in. Ricci’s monumental forms are further indulged through the use of elevated materials, whether it be bronze in his seating, travertine in the coffee table or Dedar’s bouclé as upholstery.

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Interview with Louise Brough and Kate Pullen, Curators of Locker Room Talk

Shillington

Louise Brough and Kate Pullen. Photograph by Shannyn Higgins (@shannynhiggins). Listen up. Something super cool is happening in Melbourne next month. And you can attend in-person, or get involved online! Locker Room Talk, an exhibition and trio of events, will “bring together a diverse group of speakers, creatives and brands to celebrate all women, trans, and non-binary folk, to spark meaningful and positive conversation” We’re pumped to interview the curators of Locker Room Ta

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A Former Aarhus Public Library Is Transformed into a Luxury Design Hostel

Design Milk

Brøchner Hotels’ first hotel outside of Copenhagen is actually not a hotel, nor is it a typical hostel. The brand is creating a hybrid hospitality concept that sits right in the middle. The new BOOK1 Design Hostel in Aarhus has all the classic hostel elements like bunk beds, laundry facilities and ping pong tables, as well as luxury hotel elements such as private rooms and suites, a sauna and unique design details.

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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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Lovers' psychedelic My/Mochi campaign features squishy type and doughy 3D characters

Its Nice That

The agency’s creative director Alex Ostrowski tells It’s Nice That about the ambitious and “brain-bending campaign” for the American snack brand, accompanied by Yonk studio’s psychedelic CGI animation.

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Visa undergoes brand refresh as company looks to cashless future

Design Week

Global payment technology company Visa has unveiled a refreshed brand as part of a “multi-year brand evolution” The updated look has been developed in collaboration with international branding and design consultancy Mucho. Established more than 60 years ago, Visa says this new move is in anticipation of “the future of digital commerce” A redrawn wordmark, updated colour palette and custom typeface feature in the new brand.

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Moving between illustration, painting, and ceramics with multi-talented artist Claire Christerson

Its Nice That

On the opening of their solo show at Larrie in New York City, we talk to Claire about their journey through art and finding the medium which keeps them most on their toes.

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Moujan Lusso

Mindsparkle Mag

It’s been a long, long time since we last showcased a skincare branding project so, here we are, doing so. Today we’re featuring Moujan Lusso, a natural skincare brand focused on body oils made from Tahiti botanicals. Their products contain natural ingredients only that smooth, nourish, and regenerate your skin. Moujan Lusso has four clean beauty promises: 100% vegan, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and natural ingredients only.

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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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Precise Compositions by Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís Turn Architecture into Playful Portraits

Colossal

All images © Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís, shared with permission. Valencia-based duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda ( previously ) add a playful twist to mundane settings and architectural backdrops. Whether flaring a skirt into a wide, cheesy grin, posing to prop up a facade’s stripes, or gripping the tail of a balloon that looks like a tethered sun, their minimal compositions turn geometric elements and open spaces into theatrical sets ripe with humor and joy.

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Kendall Jenner for ABOUT YOU

We And The Color

Available exclusively for 72 hours only, the fashion online shop ABOUT YOU launches its first international Capsule Collection with Kendall Jenner. On July 25, 2021, the fashion online shop ABOUT YOU will present its first international capsule collection with top model Kendall Jenner. The collection is exclusively limited to 72 hours only in all 23 ABOUT YOU shops across Europe.

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Photographer Duong Gia Hi?u on capturing the quotidian beauty of Vietnamese street style

Its Nice That

Based out of Vietnam, Hi?u may be young but has already found a striking point of view in his photography and product design.

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Photographer Spotlight: Li Hui

Booooooom

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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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ANOHA – The Children’s World of the Jewish Museum Berlin by Olson Kundig

This is Paper

Architecture | Olson Kundig’s children’s museum at Jewish Museum Berlin is inspired by Noah’s Ark.

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Raen Optics - DAN CASSARO - YOUNG JERKS - Design/Animation/Illustration #young #cassaro #dan #logo #raen #eyewear #optics #jerks #type #typography

Designspiration

Raen Optics - DAN CASSARO - YOUNG JERKS - Design/Animation/Illustration #young #cassaro #dan #logo #raen #eyewear #optics #jerks #type #typography

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An XXL-Edition Compiles All of Frida Kahlo’s 152 Artworks in an Extensive Celebration of Her Life and Work

Colossal

“Self-portrait with Small Monkey” (1945), oil on masonite, 22 x 16? inches, Mexico City, Xochimilco, Museo Dolores Olmedo, photo by akg-images. An enormous new book from Taschen explores the life and work of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907–1954). Widely recognized as a groundbreaking figure in contemporary understandings of gender and sexuality, Kahlo’s now iconic image—particularly derived from her more than 50 self-portraits showing her bold brow, braided hair, and ran

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Introducing Dimo Trifonov | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials #red #black #geometric #poster #detailed #detail

Designspiration

Introducing Dimo Trifonov | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials #red #black #geometric #poster #detailed #detail

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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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Doh! The Alternate View On Simpsons By Stanislaw Bashkow

Design You Trust

Everyone knows the Simpsons and their distinctive, recognizable design. That’s where Stanislaw Bashkow‘s work and imagination come in to reverse everything you thought you knew about this universe. Without taking us by the hand, this Russian artist takes us into the infernal version of The Simpsons, at least if there was an Upside Down version of Matt Groening’s world, this would be it.

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CUSTOM-OTHER 2 — LetterCult #lettering #white #meuleman #shoe #black #typography

Designspiration

CUSTOM-OTHER 2 — LetterCult #lettering #white #meuleman #shoe #black #typography

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Celebration Union

Mindsparkle Mag

Fridays are always a day to celebrate no matter where you live. It’s the transition between an exhausting workday or week and leisure time. It’s the day we have all look forward to since Monday. So, to make this day cheerful, we bring to you a high-spirited branding project by Ana Andreeva , called Celebration Union — an event design studio based in New York.

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Russian Carpet: Daily inspiration, trends, mood board. Architecture, art, design, fashion, photography. #inspiration #design #graphic #russian #carpet #blue #typography

Designspiration

Russian Carpet: Daily inspiration, trends, mood board. Architecture, art, design, fashion, photography.

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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.