Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The graphic design industry can be somewhat of a minefield – particularly when starting out and entering into the ever-populated land of Instagram posts, Nike visual identities, blogs and “living your best life” online. For Bára, she creates work that has an impact. Read more.
Hi-Fructose
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Colombian illustrator Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor crafts riveting, cerebral scenes. Though her work often features solitary figures, much of her themes seem to stem from a universal sensibility. And in much of her work, unexpected hues and amorphous, enveloping forms underscore the works’ psychological nature. More.
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Creative Review
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Our design correspondent Daniel Benneworth-Gray reflects on the various terrors that can come with a phone call to a client. The post On the perils of the telephone appeared first on Creative Review.
One Extra Pixel
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
When it comes to creating a retro atmosphere in design, the first thing that comes to mind is stuff from the vibrant, disco-obsessed 80s. Mario’s era is in fashion. The post Electro 80s – Best Neon Fonts, Icons, Effects & Mockups appeared first on Onextrapixel.
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
Speckyboy Design Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Being a photographer is exciting. However, once you open up your business, it’s not enough to simply declare you’re ready for photoshoots. You need to continually work on your skills as well as promote your business to get new clients. The best way to do that is to learn from industry pros and soak up their knowledge. We’ve rounded up the best newsletters for photographers that will help you start, grow, and scale your photography business.
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Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Tasked to create a campaign inspired by the “average person” for the museum’s Humania exhibition, the Amsterdam-based agency has created a hilarious, horrific squad of humans with the help of animator Marlies van der Wel. Read more.
Design You Trust
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
According to a photographer Teemu Jarvinen: “I spent 3 weeks in Sapporo this January, shooting streets during snowstorms. I’ll share some of my favorite photos in this post. My name is Teemu, I’m an urban street photographer based in Asia. I love to take photos especially at night, and I’ve been inspired by cyberpunk and noir films.
Colossal
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Tattoo artist Makkala Rose creates dramatic botanical designs on her clients’ skin, incorporating richly toned flower blossoms, unctuous fruits, and life-like animal portraits. One recent commission involved completely covering a client’s back with a chiaroscuro “painting” featuring three burning candles, reflective glass and crystals, piles of ripe fruit, and a hanging bat on an inky black background.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Featuring a combination of 2D and 3D animation styles, the video for James BKS’ feelgood hit about black empowerment features animated versions of the producer and rappers Q-Tip, Little Simz and Idris Elba (yes, you heard that right) in hand-built sets inspired by their heritage and personalities. Read more.
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Under Consideration / Brand
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
“From Here Design, Mubien, and Candid”. Some great typography and color palettes this week with work from London, Carlsbad, and Merida. Jacob the Angel by Here Design. Jacob the Angel is a coffee house, eatery, and bakery in Neal's Yard, the iconic courtyard in the heart of Covent Garden in London, UK. The identity, designed by local firm Here Design , is "inspired by 17th century advertisements extolling the virtues of coffee" and although I have never seen 17th century advertisements extolling
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
In recovering from an intense medical trauma, the Polish photographer uses photography as a way to reflect and recover from the aftermath of her rare medical condition. Externalising her experiences onto the photographic surface, she processes the emotions she felt through recreations of the events and poetic photography. Read more.
Just Creative
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Welcome to my massive compilation of the best 2019 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, freelancers and more. I will be updating this page frequently until all sales are over. If you have your own deal, email me and I’ll update the post with your deal. Keep in mind, many of these deals will only go live around Black Friday.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Inspired by the organic summer energy captured in Scenes Unseen: The Summer of ’78, New York-based creative studio Something Special wanted to capture the same spirit through its second annual photo book. Featuring works by 13 photographers who also worked collaboratively on the design, we chat with the studio about what they consider to be a group diary.
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.
Under Consideration / Brand
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
“Livin’ la Vita Coco”. (Est. 2004) "When Vita Coco launched in New York City in 2004, not only did it bring coconut water into the mainstream beverage section of groceries, it re-branded coconut water as a premium lifestyle drink and helped start the trend of natural-functional beverages. Today, Vita Coco is a leader in coconut water and a growing global brand sold in 30 countries.
Design You Trust
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Overall Winner – Sarah Skinner 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced Winners. Sarah Skinner got Photographer of the year award for her wonderful photo “Cub and Adult Lion Playing”. In Sarah’s words about the award: “I am absolutely delighted to be awarded the title as Overall Winner in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards2019. It certainly warms my heart to know that this image will.
Colossal
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Photographs by Guy Reece, courtesy of Extinction Rebellion. Over the weekend of November 10, activist group Extinction Rebellion launched a dramatic installation in London’s River Thames. “Our House is Flooding” was comprised of a life-size brick house, complete with flood lights, a security camera, and a satellite dish, sunken into the British capital’s major waterway.
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Design Week
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Warner Bros. has unveiled a new brand identity, which gives a new look to the famed “WB” shield, last updated in 1993. The design was led by Pentagram partner Emily Oberman and looks to position the entertainment company for the future. Over its near-century in operation, the WB shield has largely remained the exclusive symbol of the company, only occasionally being replaced and then reinstated.
Designer Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
We are happy to release this great set of FREE vector icons of drinks. To download it, just subscribe to our blog using the form below or in the sidebar, then confirm your subscription. The download link will then be available in every blog update, until we change for another one, so this one will not be available for free anymore. This set includes all kinds of drinks, designed with a line-based icon style and a subtle color-scheme.
Creative Review
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Founded in 1923 by brothers Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack Warner, Warner Bros is one of the biggest entertainment studios in the world. Over the years it has brought us cult films including Casablanca, Blade Runner and, more recently, its divisive Joker origin story , as well as hit TV shows such as Friends. Following her rebrand of another Warner Bros division, Warner Chapel Music , earlier this year, and ahead of the brand’s centenary in 2023, Pentagram’s Emily Oberman was tasked with a “dream p
Inspiration Feed
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The city has been considered the pinnacle of human civilization for centuries now: the man-made concrete maze where the dwellers have managed to almost completely obliterate all signs of nature.
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This is Paper
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
15.11.2019Big Air Package by ChristoResearch, Interiors. ©Christo Big Air Package is the latest project from artist Christo installed at the Gasometer Oberhausen in Germany Photography: Wolfgang Volz A facility that still holds the record as the largest disc-type gas holder in Europe that was converted into an exhibition hall in the 1990s. Big Air Package is the largest ever inflated envelope without aid of a skeleton (Gasometer Oberhausen bills it as “the largest indoor sculpture in history”) a
Spoon Graphics
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Access All Areas members have a brilliant font and complementary logo templates kit to download this week, courtesy of The Forge Type Co. Drifter is a hand-made typeface with a rustic theme, with inspiration from the great outdoors and a back-to-nature appeal, Drifter is the perfect choice for your next project. Included with this bold sans-serif font are 6 quality logo templates and 10 vector graphics, making this product a complete toolkit for creating adventure themed designs.
Abduzeedo
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Hiroshima Illustration Guidebook by IC4DESIGN inc. AoiroStudio Nov 16, 2019 I just came back from my week visiting Hiroshima including the island of Naoshima (Art Island). Departing from Okayama, it has been an incredible journey and one of the things you encounter when you are traveling in another country is the art & design (as a designer for the least).
Spine Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Sea Witch Rising is the second book in the Sea Witch duology by author Sarah Henning. It is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. The novel follows Alia, a mermaid who asked the Evie, the Sea Witch, to help her become human in order to be with the boy she loves, Prince Nikolas. The Sea Witch agrees to the mermaids’ request but with concessions: Alia’s time on land is limited to three days, in which she must make the prince fall in love with her or she will perish, and she
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