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Koto's refreshed identity for music platform Deezer is built on a beating heart

Creative Boom

How does one instantly communicate a love of music and beats? Well, a beating heart might just do it, and it forms the basis of a new identity for Deezer , an independent music streaming service that's just had an overhaul thanks to Koto. We find out more. Established in 2007, Dezeer is an international music streaming service with access to a full-range music library.

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Artist Spotlight: Cory Feder

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Cory Feder (previously featured here ). Raised between a mother from South Korea and a father from the Bronx, Cory Feder has always found herself amongst the in between of culture, identity and language. A storyteller at heart, she uncovers the magic hidden in the mundane by reweaving threads of her experience into a fence-less dialect. This excavation takes place in various mediums from drawing and sculpture to music and animation.

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Why 'Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage' is a must-read for photographers everywhere

Creative Boom

Asser Levy Bathhouse, from the series ‘Bathhouse’, New York, 1975 © Deborah Turbeville Author and curator Nathalie Herschdorfer discusses her new book on Deborah Turbeville and why this trailblazing fashion photographer should no longer remain in the shadows. In the world of fashion photography, few names evoke as much mystery and allure as Deborah Turbeville (1932-2013).

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The best indie games in 2023 (so far)

Creative Bloq

Our gaming expert selects the best indies games of the year to date, from artistic triumphs to retro-inspired adventures, playable on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

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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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Koto's refreshed identity for music platform Deezer is built on a beating heart

Creative Boom

How does one instantly communicate a love of music and beats? Well, a beating heart might just do it, and it forms the basis of a new identity for Deezer , an independent music streaming service that's just had an overhaul thanks to Koto. We find out more. Established in 2007, Dezeer is an international music streaming service with access to a full-range music library.

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Photographs by Rachel Adams reveal a new generation of Morris dancers

Creative Boom

It makes quite the quirky spectacle, Morris dancing, a 15th-century tradition often mocked and seen as outdated. So it's a pleasant surprise to learn that it's making a comeback in some parts of England, as Rachel Adams' new photo series testifies. While living in Southampton and working at a local newspaper, photographer Rachel Adams , to her delight, discovered a new generation of Morris dancers performing at pubs, events and festivals.

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The 11 Best Graphics Tablet for Artists

Inkbot Design

The 11 Best Graphics Tablet for Artists For artists today, a graphics tablet is an indispensable tool. It allows you to digitally draw, paint, and edit images with the natural feeling of putting pen to paper but with the flexibility and power of working digitally. With so many graphics tablets on the market, how do you determine which is best? This comprehensive guide examines the key factors to consider and reviews the best graphics tablet for artists.

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Mmatcha's beautiful tonal illustrations capture the countless details of daily life

Creative Boom

Shanghai-based artist Mmatcha , also known as Lichen Zhu, focuses on small moments of daily life and the characters that inhabit them in her joyfully tonal illustrations. Mmatcha's journey as an illustrator has taken her on a surprising route. After graduating from the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Art, she moved across the world to Sheffield Hallam University to complete her studies.

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The Top 10 Best Web Designers Creating Stunning Websites

Inkbot Design

The Top 10 Best Web Designers Creating Stunning Websites Your website is your most valuable online real estate in today's digital world. It's the hub of your online presence and your first impression on potential customers. That's why having a well-designed, visually stunning website is crucial for any business wanting to stand out. However, achieving website greatness requires the right web designer.

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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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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2024

Creative Boom

Brinca typeface by In-House International Which typefaces are going to be hot in the year to come? We bring together 50 fabulous fonts that everyone needs to know about – in one easy place. We've all got our favourite fonts, but it's good to mix things up now and again and stop your design work from becoming stale. And the start of a new year is the perfect time to do so.

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15 Things Creatives Need to Understand About Marketers

Inkbot Design

15 Things Creatives Need to Understand About Marketers The relationship between creatives and marketers is a delicate dance. Both bring invaluable yet distinctly different skills to the table. When they understand each other and work together seamlessly, magic happens. But all too often, these two tribes speak different languages. Creatives rightly prioritise artistry, inspiration, and vision.

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Exploring Bauhaus Influence in 3D Illustration

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Exploring Bauhaus Influence in 3D Illustration abduzeedo 1108—23 Discover how Leonardoworx LWX merges Bauhaus principles with modern 3D illustration, crafting artworks that celebrate simplicity and color. The world of 3D illustration is vast, but Leonardoworx LWX narrows the field with a collection that pays homage to the Bauhaus movement. This suite of artworks, segmented into three sections—Rationalism, Color Theory, and Less is More—translates historical artistry into contemporary visual lang

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Open Planet Is a Growing Library of 4,500 Free Videos Documenting Nature and Climate Issues Around the World

Colossal

  Climate science has a communication problem. Abstract data, figures, and projections into the distant future can be tough to comprehend. Without effective storytelling tools to convey the severity of the crisis and what’s at stake if we don’t act, it can be difficult to motivate the broader public to advocate for change. The team at Open Planet wants to bridge that gap.

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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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Kiblind’s Illustration Festival (IF) saw the artform celebrated in drawing battles, gigs, bazaars and even tattoos

Its Nice That

We’ve picked out five highlights from the festival in Lyon, which brings the illustration community together for an eclectic and fun programme of events.

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Julianna Bach-Designed Date Better Is as Sweet as the Brand’s Snacks

The Die Line

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 best logos of the 2010s

Creative Bloq

As mobile-first design took off, the best logos of the 2010s were imaginatively minimal and crafted for clarity

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DDW23: The Perpetual Motion that Drives Kiki Van Eijk and Joost Van Bleiswijk

Design Milk

Kiki Van Eijk and Joost Van Bleiswijk, otherwise known as Kiki and Joost , opened up their workshop during Dutch Design Week 2023 for an exhibition entitled Perpetuum Mobile , Latin for “perpetual motion.” It’s a nod to the prolific, dynamic, and ever-evolving output from the design duo – separately, as a team, and in collaboration with others.

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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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Top 10 GPTs by OpenAI So Far (Explained with Examples)

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At OpenAI’s recent DevDay event , one of the standout announcements was the unveiling of specialized GPTs. Imagine these as individualized versions of ChatGPT, each acting as an assistant with expertise in a specific domain. For instance, the DALL·E GPT has the ability to create images from your prompts, while the "Tech Support Advisor" GPT stands ready to tackle any tech-related inquiries you may encounter.

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Deezer's new rebrand is a striking and colourful delight

Creative Bloq

New logo and visual identity hit all the right notes.

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What is a Service Design Agency and Why You Need One

Inkbot Design

What is a Service Design Agency and Why You Need One Service design is all about creating experiences that are useful, enjoyable, and meaningful. As companies realise the importance of customer experience , service design agencies have become invaluable partners. This guide will teach you everything you need about service design agencies – what they do, why they matter, and how to choose the right one for your needs.

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How to get started in Twinmotion: 10 tips everyone needs to know

Creative Bloq

Our 3D and CG art expert Paul Hatton reveals how to get started in Twinmotion, the visualisation software from Epic Games.

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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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Hytta, a Contemporary Wooden Cabin Designed to Offer a Tranquil Escape for Imaginative Individuals

We And The Color

The brainchild of Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman and inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, this cabin provides a distraction-free environment that seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. Nestled on the outskirts of a pine forest, Hytta boasts a double-height living area, a quality workspace, a bedroom with a picturesque view of the morning sun, and cozy sleeping nooks.

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Design Everywhere

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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How One Color And Playful Typography Can Be Maximized In Packaging With Eddy Smoothies

The Die Line

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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Semi Permanent

Design Everywhere

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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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.