Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Joel Holland. Photo by Maxwell Schiano Illustrator Joel Howard has captured over 200 of London's most iconic and charming shopfronts in his latest book, which immortalises the diversity of the city's stores in his inimitable style. Titled London Shopfronts, the book also includes accompanying descriptions by London-based Time Out journalist Rosie Hewitson that detail the history and culture of each building.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a world of standardized furniture and predictable design, this architectural project stands out as a testament to creativity, comfort, and the boundless possibilities of holistic design. Welcome to Cinema Visiona , a home theater project by Matter Make that challenges the norms of scale and aesthetics, inviting you to embark on a cinematic journey like no other.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2023

You don't often see fragrance packaging inspired by geographic coordinates. The Boston-based designer explains the intriguing story behind this project. Founded in New York in 2016, Homesick is a home fragrance and lifestyle brand with a simple goal: to bring joy to your home by helping you feel closer to the people, places and moments that matter most.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Enhance Your Design with Six iPhone Mockups by SdecoretMockup for Adobe Photoshop If you’re a designer looking to showcase your mobile app or website design in a realistic and captivating manner, iPhone mockups are your go-to tool. They allow you to present your work in a professional and visually appealing way. One of the exceptional options available is the set of six iPhone mockups created by SdecoretMockup , meticulously designed to help you bring your design ideas to life effortlessly

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2023

An examination of Fontesk’s deceptive font distribution practices, and how type designers can safeguard their typographic creations from exploitation. On August 29th of this year, Xiaoyuan Gao from Not Your Type Foundry posted a statement on her Instagram addressing the unauthorized use of her font files by a font distribution website. The website in question is Fontesk.com , a platform where users can access and download numerous “high-quality” “free fonts for commercial use” and “open-source f

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Booooooom

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A selection of images from Italian photographer and art director Francesca Forquet.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Following its launch over a decade ago, Vimeo Staff Picks has become the go-to place for video-based inspiration. Below, we speak to the curators behind it, and a handful of the filmmakers who have been given a Staff Pick, about three significant innovations within the film industry.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Over the past months, AI tool makers have been working hard to limit AI hallucinations. For large language models (such as ChatGPT), fighting hallucinations means making sure the chatbot won’t cite fake science publications or judicial decisions. For image generation, it means avoiding dreamlike and uncanny images.

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The Die Line

OCTOBER 2, 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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Noupe

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sending targeted marketing messages is a great way to build brand awareness, boost sales, and generate leads. However, this one-way interaction may not be enough to reach customers wanting to engage with their favorite brands. Nearly 70% of customers prefer to use conversational marketing chatbots because of how quickly they can initiate a conversation with a business on their own time.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We hope you’re ready to change up your desktop for the month because October’s Designer Desktop falls perfectly in line (pun intended) with the colors of fall. The pattern is designed by Annabel Inganni , Founder and Creative Director of Wolfum , a textile studio creating tabletop and home goods. From rugs and wallpaper to coasters and board games, Wolfum is known for its mesmerizing patterns that will make even the most die-hard minimalists have a change of heart.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As a designer, we’re constantly pulled in two directions: towards learning new design tools and towards honing our soft skills. But which is more important? Image credits: Mariia Shalabaieva Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer or any other organization I am affiliated with.

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The Die Line

OCTOBER 2, 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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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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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Midway through a press conference on the first night of Italy’s annual ceramic tile fair, Cersaie ’s longtime marketing director Cristina Faedi (who now works as an independent tile consultant) played a trailer for the upcoming Michael Mann movie Ferrari. She pointed out that much of the film was shot in Modena, “the district of ceramics,” and that the biopic’s high-adrenaline teaser reflected the drive of ceramics manufacturers, which have raced ahead with exciting new launches in spite of ongo

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The Die Line

OCTOBER 2, 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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Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Photo by Heinz Dahinden. All images © Sipho Mabona, shared with permission In Transcending the Garden , Sipho Mabona continues to push the boundaries of origami through large-scale folds inspired by beastly and geological shapes. On view now at Glacier Garden Lucerne , this body of work evokes both animal physiques and the rigid, monumental nature of glaciers portrayed through monochromatic geometries.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hockney: A Graphic Life combines an interview with the revered artist with depictions of his work in the style of a graphic novel (ish).

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A collaboration between crafts producer After Hours and Together With You studio, the identity mixes typefaces and techniques – flipping graphic design rules on their head.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Adrian Frutiger: Master of Typography Adrian Frutiger was a renowned Swiss typeface designer who revolutionised the field of typography with his innovative designs. His famous typefaces, including Frutiger and Univers, have become iconic graphic design , signage, and branding elements. Frutiger's dedication to clarity, legibility, and versatility has made his typefaces widely used in various applications.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

“Sun Dance Kids (Boy and Girl)” (2023), fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax printed cotton textile, wooden mask, brass, and steel, 133 x 148.5 x 75.5 centimeters. Photo by Stephen White & Co., courtesy of Stephen Friedman Gallery. All images © Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, shared with permission In a celebration of global cultural fusion, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA upends Western art historical portrayals of African customs in vibrant mixed-media collages and sculptures ( previously ).

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But can Paint Cocreator bring the tool into the 21st century?

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Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Photo by Marc Alcock. All images © the photographers and Hoxton Mini Press, shared with permission For centuries, a lone tree grew in a gully known as Sycamore Gap along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, one of England’s most beloved landmarks. Last week, an act of vandalism reduced the stalwart icon to a stump, generating shock and sadness for its loss.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We chat to Marie Boulanger, who shares her advice for budding type designers.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Everbloom's Refined Branding and Visual Identity by Studio 28K abduzeedo 1002—23 In the vast expanse of the design realm, the marriage of intentionality and creativity births masterpieces. One such collaboration emerged between Studio 28K and Everbloom—a brand ardently journeying towards converting passion and self-expression into tangible opportunity.

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