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Studiographica, a digital archive of work by design studios that sadly no longer exist

Creative Boom

Paul Bailey and Mike Sullivan explain how and why they're archiving the work of some of our most-missed graphic design agencies. Here at Creative Boom, we aim to bring you the latest and freshest designs on a daily basis to give you inspiration for your own projects. But while keeping up with the latest trends is good, who's thinking about curating all this work for future generations?

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101+ Asian Design Resources: Oriental Elements, Patterns, Illustrations, Paper + More

Just Creative

The distinct appeal of Asian designs and patterns continues to dominate many segments of society today. From movie posters and restaurant logos to buildings and furniture pieces, we must acknowledge the influence of Asian aesthetics. For instance, Chinese traditional design dates back to 5,000 years, and each symbol, mark, and color is reflective of the country’s rich and diverse heritage.

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Case 2.0: a fresh take on a classic neo-grotesque from Fontwerk

Creative Boom

Want the authority of a classic font but with a modern, up-to-date look? Turns out you can square a circle, as Fontwerk's famed type designers Spiekermann, Meiners and du Carrois have proven with Case 2.0. Berlin type foundry Fontwerk have been busy beavers lately. A few weeks back, we shared their fun new typeface hamster Hamster. Today they're releasing the newest iteration of their popular neo-grotesque font, Case 2.0.

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29+ Best Instagram Post & Story Templates for Designers & Agencies

Just Creative

With now over a billion users on Instagram, it only makes perfect sense why more companies and businesses are pouring in substantial budgets for marketing on the platform. Instagram is thriving, and with features that make it easier to sell products and services on the app, entrepreneurs are making the most of what they can in the best ways possible.

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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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Blending digital and physical: Designing for spatial passthrough experience

UX Collective

Apple Vision Pro. Source: Apple. In WWDC23’s introduction of Apple Vision Pro, the notion of “blend” is continuously emphasized. This recurring term manifests Apple’s design philosophy of crafting an integrated hybrid environment that blends digital content into the physical space, underlining the desire to connect rather than isolate through the use of the headset.

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Colorful Eighties-Style Instagram Post Templates

We And The Color

Dive into Nostalgia with Colorful Eighties-Style Instagram Post Templates. Social media has become a platform where creativity thrives, and Instagram is undoubtedly one of the leading platforms for visual expression. To enhance your Instagram game and captivate your followers, Adobe Stock contributor Marcel has released a stunning collection of colorful eighties-style Instagram post templates.

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Tales from the Planet: Selective Imagery from Earth Photo 2023 Competition

Design You Trust

Ranging from images of eco-friendly fishing to harmful battery waste, these selected photographs were handpicked for their potent narrative about our planet’s present circumstances. Sandipani Chattopadhyay, Green Barrier Fishermen in India’s Damodar River navigate the thick growth of algae caused by the reduction of fresh water, a result of global warming and irregular monsoon seasons.

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Malin Gustafsson

Mindsparkle Mag

Malin Gustafsson is a versatile creative with a passion for photography, set design, and art direction. Her distinctive style blends simplicity and playfulness, bringing a fresh and imaginative perspective to everyday life. Through her experimental approach and keen sense of color, Gustafsson constantly pushes the boundaries of photography, combining different techniques and media to create captivating visuals.

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A product tsunami is coming

UX Collective

Picture generated with Canva.com AI We all probably agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next major disruptive technological change. It’s a hot topic, and there are plenty of articles and news about using AI to enhance daily activities or how it will impact certain jobs. This article approaches Artificial Intelligence from the perspective of Product Managers, aiming to analyze how these changes will impact digital products and their associated businesses.

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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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Magic in Illusion: Delving into the Dreamlike Art of Rob Gonsalves

Design You Trust

Rob Gonsalves, a distinguished Canadian artist, has been enchanting global audiences for years with his distinctive and imaginative artworks. His paintings exhibit a myriad of optical illusions that toy with perception, crafting whimsical scenarios that are both surreal and mesmerizing. His artworks possess the capacity to whisk viewers away into fantastical dimensions where limits are defied and reality adopts unfamiliar shapes.

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Captivating branding for Delay: embracing reflection and artistry

Abduzeedo

Captivating branding for Delay: embracing reflection and artistry abduzeedo 0611—23 Lasca Studio , renowned for their creative prowess, has embarked on a captivating branding journey with Delay—an emerging brand that stems from a profound moment of self-discovery. Delay’s essence lies in the sharing of a visionary perspective that ignites artistic expression and celebrates beauty.

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Carl Rylatt of UnitedUs on how to use symbols in graphic design

Creative Boom

Cambridge Healthcare Research Symbols are a powerful asset in your graphic design toolkit, but you must know how to use them correctly. Carl Rylatt offers some pointers with reference to a recent client project at UnitedUs. Cutting across cultural, linguistic and national boundaries, there's nothing more powerful than a symbol. Just ask Apple, Shell, Pepsi and others how powerful it is to have one global logo that instantly communicates their brand and values wherever you are in the world.

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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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Embracing uncertainty

UX Collective

Embracing uncertainty in the product development process The strategic and core functional design aspects of the process in software product companies. Photo by Diane Picchiottino on Unsplash Typical Software Development Life Cycle Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) typically has a few phases. Obviously, before testing, the software should be developed, and before that, it should be designed and even thought about.

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Saved by Ferdinand-Noel Bacani (@xariusound).

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How to use proportional dividers

Creative Bloq

Make the most of proportional dividers to create a drawing of a squirrel.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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Breaking barriers: Strategies for improving accessibility and inclusivity in the deaf community

UX Collective

Practical steps for meeting legal obligations and improving well-being in the deaf community.

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Organic Elegance: Exploring the Ceramic Art of Claire Lindner

Design You Trust

Claire Lindner, a French ceramicist residing in Languedoc-Roussillon, crafts pieces that are truly mesmerizing. Her artwork flaunts natural, flowing shapes that appear to spring directly from the clay. The vibrant gradations and hues within her pieces fashion a distinct visual spectacle that calms and captivates simultaneously. Her sculptures frequently showcase intertwining tendrils of clay, overlapping in ways that are spellbinding.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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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I'd snap up this record-breaking Samsung Frame TV discount of $529

Creative Bloq

The 65-inch model has never been this cheap.

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How to customise your iPhone homescreen

Creative Bloq

Make your iPhone more personal with these tips.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.