Design Beep
JULY 5, 2022
There’s no question that web design can be a complex and time-consuming process. But it doesn’t have to be. Streamlining your workflow and using the right tools can simplify the web design process and get your projects done faster. Why Simplify the Web Design Process? Before we get into how to simplify the web design process, let’s first take a step back and think about why we would want to do this.
Creative Boom
JULY 5, 2022
It took a global pandemic to slow many of us down and make others reassess their entire lives. For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. Now, for those of you working as sole traders, you might think freelancing doesn't quite offer the escape from the rat race many of us dream of, but Sarah Madden has made it possible.
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We And The Color
JULY 5, 2022
Check out this funky new brand identity of Giddy Citizen, a modern company with a modern approach to wellbeing. Based in Sydney, Australia, Giddy Citizen is a memorable lifestyle brand creating feel-good products for everyday people within the wellness space. The creative people at studio Smack Bang have been asked to work on a suitable brand identity that encapsulates the very essence of Giddy Citizen’s playful nature whilst highlighting their authority in the modern wellness space.
Creative Boom
JULY 5, 2022
If 53% of all graphic designers are women, but only 11% of those are in leadership roles (with even fewer as agency principals, according to recent figures ), what on earth does that mean for the number of mothers in those positions? While there has been a mild upward trend since those stats made headlines, there is still a mountain to climb. And the shocking news of Roe versus Wade being struck down will only widen inequities in the workplace.
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
HONGKIAT
JULY 5, 2022
Despite what you think about doing freelance jobs being a profession where you call all the shots, you would often find yourself failing to take breaks between each incoming project because money is waiting to be made. Eventually, you start falling sick often, feel moody or reluctant to get out of bed (does this remind you of the same feeling you had in your 9-to-5, which made you choose the freelancing path ?).
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Its Nice That
JULY 5, 2022
The Sao Pãulo-based illustrator and designer on loving to laugh while she works and how recent Arabic classes have expanded her type design repertoire.
Creative Boom
JULY 5, 2022
It's been over a decade since She Was Only launched, the design studio founded by Chris Vickers and Craig Scott in 2012. With a big anniversary to celebrate, it has rebranded and renamed itself Extract , saying it reflects its long-held belief that less is more. "It's not been an easy decision by any means," says Craig. "The original name has stuck with us since day one, and although it holds meaning for us, it doesn't mean much to anyone else.
Juxapoz Magazine
JULY 5, 2022
Spoke Art is thrilled to share an all new collection of original artwork celebrating Japanese Animation in the exhibition SUGO!! Featuring over sixty works of art from artists around the world, this exhibition is a testament to the influence and reach that the genre has had on generations of pop culture fans far and wide. This exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, illustrations and limited edition prints; offering one-of-a- kind works of art.
Its Nice That
JULY 5, 2022
As UD relaunches with a state-of-the-art music hub unveiled by Sadiq Khan, Templo brings the brand forward, implementing a new name and bridging logo.
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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.
Colossal
JULY 5, 2022
Image © Amanda Browder. Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Open Calls. The 13th Epson International Pano Awards.
Design You Trust
JULY 5, 2022
Greenhouse, France. French artist, Dimitri Bourriau “Jahz Design”, is a graduated graphic designer. He has always been interested in history and architectural remains. It was in 2013 when he developed his interest in the photography of heritage in disuse. His first exploration was an ancient cemetery of military ships. Today he travels the globe looking for places in decline.
Design Milk
JULY 5, 2022
FLAT12x recently completed the TT Residence for a family in Po Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand. The massive home, which spans over 10,700 square feet, illustrates how classic and modern architecture can be combined and how it can thrive in a tropical locale. The homeowners leaned towards classical architecture due to its oversized scale and proportion, while the architects introduced modern design to realize all of the design goals everyone brought to the table.
Eye on Design
JULY 5, 2022
In 2010, graphic designer Adam Michaels was looking for a different kind of book series. He wanted to see more accessible, visual and editorially experimental books, books that were typographically and materially nuanced, research-based, and socially-driven. He imagined these books in a small, mass-market paperback format. “There was a kind of generational impulse that was part of this too,” said Michael.
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.
Design Milk
JULY 5, 2022
Founded by sculptor, designer, and creative director Gaurav Nanda in 2010, Bend Goods bridges the gap between beauty and function, creating innovative, intricately designed furniture pieces and accessories through the artful twisting, bending, and sculpting of wire. The son of creative and entrepreneurial parents, Gaurav grew up trying his hand at a variety of art forms before landing on pottery.
UX Collective
JULY 5, 2022
Once you know how to steal like an artist, the next question might be how to iterate on borrowed design heuristics. Sketching is a perfect and possibly the easiest tool for idea shaping?—?but there’s even more to its place in the wider picture. Be it on your preferred digital medium or in a notepad, conceptual sketches are probably part of your toolkit already.
Colossal
JULY 5, 2022
All images © Matt Stuart, courtesy of Laurence King, shared with permission. Armed with his Leica and an extraordinary amount of patience, Matt Stuart ventures through the streets of cities worldwide to capture the unexpected and coincidental moments of everyday life. His practice revolves around finding humor, play, and serendipity in the mundane, a skill he’s cultivated throughout his 25-year career and recounts in the recently released volume Think Like a Street Photographer.
Design You Trust
JULY 5, 2022
The Art Of Sleeping. According to Andrews Amoramar: “Lonecat is an introverted cat who likes to spend time by himself. This is not to say that he is antisocial, but rather that he knows how to be alone. He is the perfect cat for introverted people. With that being said, scroll down below and meet Lonecat! Also, you can find more adventures on his Instagram page down below!
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Vandelay Design
JULY 5, 2022
Use these space backgrounds (including galaxy and nebula backgrounds) for designing posters, flyers, book covers, album covers, websites, and more. The post Space Backgrounds (Nebula, Galaxy, Stars, Planets & More) appeared first on Vandelay Design.
Abduzeedo
JULY 5, 2022
Philosopher illustrations by David Amblard. abduzeedo 0705—22 David Amblard created a series of illustrations about Philosophers and was super kind to share with us. David tried to explain the content of their ideas by images and illustrations created and as he explains - “I hope i don't have failed.”. Walter Benjamin. Jean Paul Sartre. Platon. Aristote.
Vandelay Design
JULY 5, 2022
Here are the best fun and playful fonts that are perfect for giving your designs a whimsical and cheerful vibe. They're great for many different types of projects. The post 37 of the Best Fun and Playful Fonts appeared first on Vandelay Design.
Design Week
JULY 5, 2022
Hip-hop and stamps may not typically go hand in hand, but that’s the inspiration for design studio Dorothy’s latest print series. The design team has picked some of the most influential hip-hop albums of the past four decades – from Beastie Boys to A Tribe Called Quest – and reimagined the landmark titles as oversized postage stamps.
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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.
Moo
JULY 5, 2022
We have the best in-house design team. Take it from Design Week. (Officially) great design. You wouldn’t trust a driving instructor without a licence. Or a chef who’d never boiled an egg. So when you’re trusting us with your precious brand, it’s good to know that our design credentials are up to scratch. Which is why we’re delighted to say that we’ve just been awarded best in-house team at the Design Week Awards. .
Design Week
JULY 5, 2022
PayPal has revealed a refreshed visual identity and strategy which aims to “build stronger connectivity” between the brand’s mission and communications. PayPal’s in-house design team collaborated with New York-based studio Gretel on the project. The new visual identity – made up of a more consistent colour palette, redesigned logo, and new set of photography guidelines – has been informed by the.
Design Week
JULY 5, 2022
Chloe Watts is a BA Illustration with Animation graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. Her final project is a collection of illustrations and 3D figures which aim to explore difficult subject matter. Design Week: Can you briefly explain what your final project was about? Chloe Watts: My work that I displayed at the degree show meant an awful lot to me and was the culmination of the past.
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