Speckyboy Design Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The web design industry has matured in a number of ways over the past two decades. Technology has taken the average website to heights once thought unreachable – even for projects with small budgets. And it’s now easier than ever for new designers to learn the craft. Everywhere we look, there are powerful options available to us. But, what about our clients?
Just Creative
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Looking for information on how to start a design blog and make money from it? Look no further. Here is our step by step guide on the best way to start blogging (and how to make money from your blog). JUST Creative currently makes over five figures a month in passive income, and we want to share our knowledge so you too can have a piece of the pie! According to recent information, there are more than 1.7 billion (yes, billion) websites on the internet and 500 million of those have blogs on them.
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Noupe
DECEMBER 3, 2020
“Vintage”. We hear it all the time. People call almost everything vintage (especially if they are trying to sell something to you). But what does it mean really? Is it something really old? No. That’s antique. Perhaps something that was trendy a decade or so back? Nope. That’s retro. So what is vintage? We often hear people use it for retro and antique or anything that looks old to make it fancier.
Creative Review
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Ian Logan originally became known for producing textiles and prints for British designers Mary Quant and Jeff Banks. However, his new book with Jonathan Glancey looks to the other side of the Atlantic, in particular the graphics seen across the mid-century railroad network in the US. Upon his visit to the US in the late 60s, Logan was inspired by the designs he encountered on freight cars, and made repeat visits throughout the 60s and 70s to gather items such as timetables from antique shops and
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
Colossal
DECEMBER 3, 2020
All images © Stefan Zsaitsits. Despite their uncanny elements, the black-and-white worlds of Stefan Zsaitsits ( previously ) deftly encapsulate the ennui and angst of modern life. The meticulously cross-hatched scenes depict solitary figures in states of psychological stress as they wrap their bodies around docks, cry profusely, and find themselves stuck under a thundercloud.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Its Nice That
DECEMBER 3, 2020
It’s been four years since we last heard from the Swiss graphic designer, and in this time he’s been fine-tuning his functional, fluid font family.
Its Nice That
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Aligning with our last contributor’s wish to prompt creative action, designer Shamma Buhazza’s approach tests the abilities of graphic design to create space.
Booooooom
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Svava Tergesen. Svava Tergesen’s Website.
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Its Nice That
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Protest banner-inspired letterpress typography frames three change-making cover stars, a “rallying cry” ringing in 2021.
Liv Wan Illistration
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Italy Map Poster Illustration. 20 years ago I was studying to become a chef and as part of my graduation we did a tour of Europe. We went to Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy. Each country had its own things which were absolutely great and I particularly loved Italy. I loved the sights, the sounds, […].
Abduzeedo
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Graphic Design & Spread Typography for Chicago Booth Review. abduzeedo 12.03.20 SAWDUST shared an awesome graphic design for a cover and spread typography for Chicago Booth Review about pivoting as a business during a time of crisis. The art director of this beautiful piece is Nicole Dudka. . For more information and to keep up to date check out: Twitter .
Just Creative
DECEMBER 3, 2020
To say that 2020 has been a tough year would be a cinch to win the Understatement of the Year award. With all of the things that have been going on around the world, we’ve finally reached that time of year where people can start thinking of the best gifts to get the ones they love. Being such a stressful season already, we thought we’d put our Santa hats on and play a little Secret Santa and help you pick the best gifts for the graphic designers on your list this year.
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.
The Branding Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2020
50% Discount for Entries Finalized by 28 February 2021. London International Awards (LIA) 2021 is open for entries. In response to requests from entrants and for the convenience of those who wish to submit entries during the 2020 calendar year, the LIA Entry System opens early. Entries finalized by 28 th February 2021 will be invoiced at 50% of the standard Entry Fee.
Design You Trust
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Photo by Ami Vitale / Wildlife Photographer of the Year The Natural History Museum in London has announced this year’s People’s Choice Awards, where fans of wildlife photography are asked to submit their pick for the top image. The winner will be showcased alongside the other winners of the competition in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition in the Natural History Museum until July 4.
Its Nice That
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Low or unpaid work has become a seemingly unavoidable factor in entering the creative industries. But to stop further social inequality, it’s time we rethink the value of cultural work itself.
Just Creative
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This article has been contributed by Tiffany Porter. Online forms can have different purposes – collecting contact information, finalizing a purchase and payment, or gathering customer feedback. Most often though, brands use online forms to convert new website visitors to leads that can later be nurtured through to purchase. But given the average landing page conversion rate is only 2.35% , it’s clear that there’s huge scope for improvement when it comes to online forms.
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The Die Line
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The new design encapsulates just that: the wild nature, the natural process, the mindset of working with wildlife on nature’s premise.The new design encapsulates just that: the wild nature, the natural process, the mindset of working with wildlife on nature’s premise.
Just Creative
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This article has been contributed by Mark Quadros. Creating an effective content marketing strategy is crucial for your personal brand. Successful content improves brand visibility, increases trust and delivers your company values to both existing and potential customers. Studies show that 82% of customers feel more optimistic about a brand after receiving customized content.
The Die Line
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The new design encapsulates just that: the wild nature, the natural process, the mindset of working with wildlife on nature’s premise.The new design encapsulates just that: the wild nature, the natural process, the mindset of working with wildlife on nature’s premise.
Creative Review
DECEMBER 3, 2020
All images from Spotify’s 2020 Wrapped campaign The music industry has been hit especially hard by the pandemic this year, with strings of cancelled gigs, venues struggling to stay open and live performances having to adapt to the virtual world. For 2020, Spotify’s flagship annual Wrapped campaign aims to honour this struggle, and “recognise and celebrate the human stories of the year” From artists to podcasters, families to frontline workers, plus the playlist creators w
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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.
The Die Line
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The packaging needed to work hard and jump out on shelf while also establishing a number of visual assets that could be used over various touch points moving forward.
Just Creative
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This article has been contributed by Thomas Glare. Today, blogging is incredibly competitive. As creating a website becomes simpler and more affordable, both individual bloggers and businesses must struggle with ever-growing competition for eyeballs on their content. As a result, promoting a new blog can become a challenging undertaking. The good news is that designing a compelling blog layout can seriously simplify this task.
The Die Line
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Pringles' Mr. P ditches the saloon-bartender-that-gets-shot-within-the-first-five-minutes-of-a-Western look. Minus the mustache, naturally.
Colossal
DECEMBER 3, 2020
? ? ?. Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki long has wondered about what lies beneath the surface of Tokyo’s Sumida River, a question he’s symbolically remedied with a sleek vessel that unzips the middle of the waterway. Suzuki’s “Zip-Fastener Ship” mimics the ubiquitous closures as it separates the central river with a wake that splays out just like the teeth-lined tape.
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