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Self, Made by Collins

BP&O

Opinion by Richard Baird. Exploratorium is a “public learning laboratory” and San Francisco based museum that enables visitors to question and make sense of the world around them through hands-on exhibits that touch upon science, art and human perception. Its summer 2019 exhibition, Self, Made, continues in the spirit of exploration but turns this inward, tackling […].

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Video: Realistic Shallow Depth of Field Effect Using Depth Maps

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Photoshop video tutorial I’m going to show you a useful technique for adding a realistic shallow depth of field effect to your photos. We’ll use a Depth Map to indicate which areas need to be blurred and by how much. This method gives you complete control over the effect, which makes it ideal for all kinds of photographs, no matter the perspective, or complexity of the background.

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The Best of BP&O — November & December 2019

BP&O

Selected by Richard Baird. in the busy period in the the run up to the end of the year, we take a look back at four of the projects that made it on to BP&O in November and December. BP&O, in this end of month review, tries to recognise both the smart use of small budgets—those that […]. The post The Best of BP&O — November & December 2019 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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The Intriguing Art of Corey Brickley

Abduzeedo

The Intriguing Art of Corey Brickley. AoiroStudio Jan 01, 2020 Corey Brickley is an illustrator that has been recently caught my attention for a feature on ABDZ. His work is quite intriguing and it's the kind of art that makes you second guess about what was the initial concept or the idea behind its creation. It definitely brings a notion of imagination that we were so used to when we were kids.

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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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Goodbye 2019! Hello 2020!

Diana Toledano Illustration & Education

Thank you for accompanying me through 2019! The end of the decade feels both meaningful and ordinary… A year ends, a new one begins. It’s nothing new, we’ve done it before. But isn’t it still exciting? As much as I usually love looking back, analyzing and reviewing, I’m feeling the impulse to leap forward. I can’t wait to share with you the books I’m working on (sadly I have to keep them a secret for now).

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Free Wallpaper for January 2020

Six Leaf Design

I really like the concept of choosing a word for the new year to focus on what’s important. So for 2020 I’ve chosen the word realign. My goals these days are more about creating the life + feelings that I want to experience rather than trying to attain something. Over the last year I’ve had to redefine what makes me successful, motivated and essentially who I am as a person.

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The Recent Otherworldly Work of Hideyuki Katsumata

Hi-Fructose

Hideyuki Katsumata’s wild paintings and drawings blend centuries of Japanese motifs, pop elements, and more otherworldly elements. The Tokyo native produces an array of work outside of his paintings, from soft toys and enamel pins to massive murals and show designs. The artist was last featured on our site here. More.

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8 Best WordPress Mailing List Plugins For Getting More Subscribers – 2020

One Extra Pixel

With over 1 Billion users on Gmail alone, marketers now claim email to be one of the best marketing strategies that bring in a 4,300% Return On Invest (ROI), The post 8 Best WordPress Mailing List Plugins For Getting More Subscribers – 2020 appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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An homage to Syd Mead, the visual futurist behind Blade Runner

Abduzeedo

An homage to Syd Mead, the visual futurist behind Blade Runner. AoiroStudio Jan 01, 2020 As many of us have been celebrating the arrival of a new decade, the last moments 2019 have suffered some sad news with the departure of Syd Mead at the age of 86. Syd's work is legendary and will forever be part of his legacy for this and the next generation. For those who aren't familiar with Syd's work, he is commonly known as a concept artist, industrial designer, and futurist.

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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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Allen Williams Returns With ‘The Hidden Light’

Hi-Fructose

In his current show at Copro Gallery, Allen Williams offers haunting visions in the form of new paintings and drawings. "The Hidden Light," running through Jan. 11 at the space, features both lush scenes and sparse studies in the artist's mysterious style. Williams was last featured on our site here. More.

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Farewell from SEGD President Bryan Meszaros

SEGD Blog

As the decade comes to an end so does my time as President. Over the past 10 years SEGD has seen unparalleled growth through the leadership of numerous dedicated and passionate individuals. I am honored to have had the opportunity to play a small role in the success of our organization.

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EQ3 campaign

Communication Arts

Assertive yet artistic, the campaign for EQ3’s newest flagship redefines the modern Canadian aesthetic.

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Reflections on year-end, decade-end

Abduzeedo

Reflections on year-end, decade-end. abduzeedo Jan 02, 2020 This article was originally sent last Tuesday, December 31st to our newsletter subscribers. If you want to read exclusive posts before they come live to the blog make sure to subscribe to the Abduzeedo Newsletter. We are about to wrap up yet another decade, the 2010s are coming to a close. If we stop to think about that and its meaning we end up facing simple facts like one, time flies and two, we actually have only a few handfuls of de

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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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Dutch Digital Design

Communication Arts

With site design by Nok Nok Studio and Momkai, this initiative celebrates everything about digital design in the Netherlands.

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