Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The world of Bath-based illustrator Katie Smith is populated with googly-eyed characters that evoke a comforting sense of nostalgia. We caught up with her to learn more about her colourful and retro style. Katie Smith is an illustrator whose style consists of unique and bold character designs. These fun and cartoon-like drawings allow her to experiment with bright colours, dynamic patterns and random themes.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If you run own graphic design firm, improving your skills can not only make you a better graphic designer but also more attractive to potential clients. The business side of your firm may not be your strong suit and that’s ok. Thanks to The Futur , an online website that runs to remove many of the roadblocks people have to continue their education including money, time, and accessibility.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2023

French illustrator Malika Favre has collaborated with Brussels-based artist Alice Roux in a new capsule collection Nested Lines , which sees her eye-catching artwork become beautiful objects that will liven up any home. Malika Favre's striking, minimalist artwork is an industry favourite that has graced the pages of The New Yorker, Vogue and Metropolitan.

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Six Leaf Design

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Hello friends! We’re entering the fall season and each morning feels a little chillier than the last (even though it’s still getting up towards the 90s by afternoon here in Denver)! I’m trying to enjoy all the lovely things about this season before the doom and gloom of winter hits. So, let’s list a few of my favorite things about autumn that I’m grateful for, because gratitude can literally rewire your brain to look for the good: sunshine on a crisp day, the pretty leaves changing color, pumpki

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2023

A new campaign for The Improv comedy club chain by Here Be Dragons has a lesson to teach anyone who works in advertising. We all know that FOMO ('Fear of Missing Out') is a powerful psychological motivator. For example, we've all seen three-year-olds show no interest in a toy until another child starts playing with it. And we've all wriggled out of a big night out, only to regret it the next day when everyone shares the pics on Facebook and declares it the 'best night ever'.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of web design, color theory remains a fundamental pillar. The judicious use of colors can significantly impact the aesthetics, usability, and overall user experience of a website. In this comprehensive guide , we will explore the intricacies of color theory in modern web design , diving into the science, psychology, and practical application of color.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 1, 2023

April Greiman: A Pioneer in Graphic Design Known for her pioneering work in graphic design and new media, April Greiman is one of the most influential designers of the late 20th century. Born in 1948, Greiman began her design career in the 1970s as part of the early wave of postmodern, deconstructivist designers who sought to break with the tenets of modernism.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image © Bernhard Lang 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. BLINK Cincinnati Call for Artists Featured With the highly anticipated return of its massive public art spectacle, BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, is calling for artists working in ligh

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Graphic Design USA

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Highwood IL-based Street Level Studio (SLS) is a full-service marketing and design agency that combines a “roll up your sleeves” work ethic with a creative drive and depth of experience that matches anything a Michigan Avenue agency might offer.

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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.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Marc Stricklin’s artistry blends time-honored photographic methods with advanced digital tools. His upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and other southern coastal cities infuses his work with a Southern Gothic flavor, evoking a sense of impending doom and perilous beauty within a minimalist framework. His work often depicts individuals in remarkable environments, revealing the intricate dance between man and nature.

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Design Everywhere

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 1, 2023

MUNDA's Unique Branding and Design Approach: A Journey Through Time abduzeedo 1001—23 MUNDA, a thrift store positioned in the heart of Greece, offers more than just second-hand clothes. It serves as a beacon for sustainable fashion, underscoring the significance of reusing and re-contextualizing clothing. Behind every piece lies a story, a journey through time, reflecting the ethos that Mateus Araujo infused into the brand's visual identity and branding.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Looking to elevate your magazine design game effortlessly? Look no further than the cutting-edge A4 magazine template by McLittle Stock for Adobe InDesign. This review explores the remarkable features and functionalities that make this template a trendsetter in the world of magazine design. Download at Adobe Stock Please note that this template requires Adobe InDesign.

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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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Illustration Art

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Bill Watterson, creator of the legendary comic strip Calvin & Hobbes , said, "Every line you draw drops your pants." It's true. A pen nib is a better lie detector than a polygraph needle. Unlike paintings, which can be polished and refined and layered with glazes, drawing is a more direct and immediate medium. It records initial inspirations and preliminary ambitions, and reveals every tremor or wrong move.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Some of these should never have happened.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Czech photographer Bára Prášilová has carved out a unique niche for herself with a distinctive style that blends absurdist humor, striking beauty, playfulness, and a touch of cruelty, all underpinned by her relentless pursuit of perfection. Her visual universe is populated with imagined memories of events that never happened, and explorations of possibilities that might have unfolded had we let go of our self-imposed limitations.

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Communication Arts

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This New York–based animation director and designer takes a mixed-media approach to create vibrant, dreamy worlds.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Saved by Aegir Hallmundur (@aegir).

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As UX researchers, we often see ourselves as influencers, diligently working to steer decision-makers toward choices that benefit both our… Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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Creative Nerds

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When it comes to wedding invitations, two fonts that are highly favored are script and calligraphy. These fonts not only add elegance and charm to the invitations, but they are also commonly used for wedding initials, adding a touch of romance to the overall design. With their stylish and romantic appeal, script and calligraphy fonts […] The post 10 best free wedding fonts first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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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.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Saved by gnarrad (@gnarrad).

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Artworks reminiscent of the early 2000s – and more specifically, the tech used to create them – have been making somewhat of a revival recently. Pixels, primary colours and gifs flashing in Y2K Pantone; the thirst for noughties nostalgia has been largely welcomed by many, especially in the latest project from designer Grant Gasser. Titled Books, Grant has made a collection of drawings from his experiments with digital collage in Photoshop.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Saved by Travis Martin (@travismartin).

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 1, 2023

We can learn about the design excellence of small nations by studying how Estonia and Singapore excel in innovation in the context of design festivals on the global stage Happening every September, the Tallinn Design Festival and Singapore Design Week are two design festivals that have attracted many citizens and foreign visitors to attend conferences, workshops and exhibitions.

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