Creative Boom

JULY 24, 2023

New York-based comedian and cartoonist Jason Chatfield skewers the little details that make up a parent's life in his latest hard-cover collection of full-colour cartoons. It's all part of a series where he mines the world around him for comic effect. If you're a reader of The New Yorker, Variety or Wired, then chances are you might be familiar with the work of Australian cartoonist Jason Chatfield.

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Design Milk

JULY 24, 2023

Los Angeles’ prestigious Bel Air neighborhood has always been synonymous with luxury and opulence. Among the sprawling mansions, there’s one architectural gem that stands out, not just for its striking design but also for its commitment to sustainability. RO54 , by Arshia Architects , is a dynamic building perched on a hilltop, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Los Angeles basin.

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Noupe

JULY 24, 2023

Introduction In the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, web design trends come and go. However, amidst the constant flux, one design philosophy has risen to prominence and stood the test of time – minimalism. The saying “less is more” aptly captures the essence of this design approach. Minimalist web design has gained widespread popularity due to its focus on simplicity, clarity, and elegance.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 24, 2023

5 Best UX Books to Elevate Your Design Skills Hey there, fellow UX enthusiasts and aspiring design wizards! Are you ready to level up your user experience game and advance your design skills ? Well, you've come to the right place! In this fast-paced digital world, creating delightful, intuitive, and user-friendly experiences is necessary if your products stand out and leave a lasting impact.

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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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UX Collective

JULY 24, 2023

Think inside the box: How accessibility shapes digital product design How constraints ignite creativity, spark innovation, and why accessibility is a uniquely effective constraint everyone should embrace. “Design depends largely on constraints.” — Charles Eames Access to digital technologies is a fundamental human right ¹ and legal obligation ². In an ideal world, there would be no need for more justification to care about and prioritize accessibility than enabling around 16% of the global popul

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 24, 2023

Web design is all about building user interfaces (UI). It’s a massive part of what we do. We create something that we think users will like. We often use established design patterns. Navigation is placed at the top or along the side of a page. Headings and white space create content separation. You get the idea. This process works well. But CSS allows us to go the extra mile for users.

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The Die Line

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Design Milk

JULY 24, 2023

For the first time in two years, surface brand Cosentino has launched a new product from Silestone ®: the Le Chic collection. Still heavily focused on innovation and sustainability, Cosentino, the Spanish global leader in the production and distribution of surfaces for architecture and design, continues to bring fresh options to its offerings with the addition.

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The Die Line

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Inkbot Design

JULY 24, 2023

The Power of Suggestion in Marketing Welcome to the captivating marketing world, where persuasion and influence reign supreme. In this article, we'll delve into one of the most potent tools at a marketer's disposal – the power of suggestion. Have you ever made a purchase you didn't plan on simply because a cleverly crafted advertisement or an alluring sales pitch compelled you?

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Colossal

JULY 24, 2023

All images © Lindzeanne, shared with permission “I’m motivated to make my work as a way of mapping myself and mapping my space,” says Lindsey Gradolph, who works as Lindzeanne. An ex-pat for nearly 20 years who is currently based in Tokyo, the artist finds solace in her freehand embroidery practice that produces dense, expressive planes of texture and color. “Sometimes there can be an uncanny feeling of being completely untethered, so I’m creating my own, familiar-t

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Abduzeedo

JULY 24, 2023

The First Light Flag of Syracuse, NY — Graphic Design abduzeedo 0724—23 In a transformative graphic design project, Syracuse, NY, proudly unveiled a new city flag, symbolizing the city's heritage, topography, and ambitions. The flag's redesign was led by Art Director and Senior Designer Eric Hart, an eighth-generation Syracusan, and carries the inspiring name "The First Light Flag.

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We And The Color

JULY 24, 2023

Font Review: A Luxurious Journey with The Ganigar Typeface. Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Ganigar Typeface, crafted by Sensatype Studio, promises to elevate luxury-themed projects with its elegant, modern, and unique design. With a focus on versatility and seamless integration into various creative applications, this sans-serif font caters to magazines, social media, branding, logos, and more.

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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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Abduzeedo

JULY 24, 2023

Finn & Gray Boosts Branding for Minneapolis' Headwaters Painting abduzeedo 0724—23 Established in 2015 by Ryan Turry, Headwaters Painting has made a name for itself as a provider of quality painting services in the Minneapolis area. Over the years, the company has seen steady growth, becoming an integral part of the local community. However, with expansion came new challenges.

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The Die Line

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Abduzeedo

JULY 24, 2023

Generative AI Experiments with Midjourney abduzeedo 0724—23 On Abduzeedo.com, we're always eager to showcase the fascinating intersection of design and technology. One of our recent favorites is a series of experiments utilizing a generative AI tool called Midjourney. With the uncanny ability to turn imagination into reality, this tool interprets prompts based on popular movies such as The Warriors or iconic video games like Final Fight, generating detailed, vivid images that exceed expectations

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The Die Line

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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The Dieline

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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The Die Line

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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The Dieline

JULY 24, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Its Nice That

JULY 24, 2023

With figures drifting and objects seemingly passing in a flash, the Toronto-based illustrator’s visceral illustrations are like puzzles that we need not solve.

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Colossal

JULY 24, 2023

“Hope” (2022), recycled motorcycle and bicycle tires, wood, screws, braided bicycle inner tubes, zip ties, and spray paint, 27 x 15 x 14 inches. Photo by Max Yawney. All images © Kim Dacres, shared with permission Artist Kim Dacres prefers materials with history, those with scars from the world and where, as the saying goes, the rubber meets the road.

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Designspiration

JULY 24, 2023

Saved by Michael Jeter (@theblackharbor).

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Its Nice That

JULY 24, 2023

The London-based designer takes inspiration from the arts and unusual moments around the city to create a uniquely familiar typeface.

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Designspiration

JULY 24, 2023

Saved by Donovan Brien (@donovanbrien).

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