Creative Boom

JULY 17, 2023

Photography and videography was by Venture Creative Craig Black brilliantly captures the moment in a summer of Wimbledon excitement, using his Acrylic Fusion paint pouring technique. We've long been fans of Scottish visual artist Craig Black at Creative Boom, most recently profiling his work for coffee tech startup BrewBird. Now, as the excitement of this year's Wimbledon fades into the distance, he's unveiled a new project that beautifully encases the iconic symbols of the game of tennis.

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Spoon Graphics

JULY 17, 2023

Access All Areas members have a great collection of Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions to download this week, courtesy of Hydrozi. This set of Honey Essence photo effects give your images a golden honey vibe with enhanced tan skin tones. It contains 7 one-click presets and actions that add a warm and golden glow to your images, making them perfect for portraits as well as summer and travel photos.

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Creative Boom

JULY 17, 2023

Crying in The Club, a zine by Eva Malley Bristol-based illustrator Eva Malley made waves online recently with her viral zine about heartbreak, solidarity and bouncing back. We caught up with her to learn why it was a hit with readers and the role social media still has to play in getting noticed. Everyone's been there. You're still reeling in the aftermath of a breakup, and then out of the blue, an update from your ex pushes you over the edge.

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Design Milk

JULY 17, 2023

Bold, creative decisions and the workplace don’t often go hand in hand, but office furniture brand Haworth has launched DesignLab , a collective of talented designers and artists focused on looking beyond the industry for new ideas and experiences in the office space. Bradley Bowers , Chrissy Fehan , Eny Lee Parker , Maximiliano Rosiles , and Brian Wooden have created future-focused concepts, curated and mentored by Patricia Urquiola and her studio, that include their individual experiences in d

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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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Creative Boom

JULY 17, 2023

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Graphic Arts revealed the winners of its 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition, and the results are an insight into how design choices celebrate the object quality of the book. First established in 1923 as the Fifty Books of the Year competition, AIGA's 50 Books | 50 Covers award has been running since 1995 and seeks to recognise and showcase excellence in book design from around the world.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 17, 2023

The Science of Colour Psychology: How It Impacts Brand Perception Hey there, fellow brand enthusiasts! Have you ever wondered why some brands captivate us effortlessly while others fail to make a lasting impression? Well, my friends, it's time to unravel the secret behind this captivating phenomenon: the science of colour psychology. In the fascinating world of branding, colours hold immense power.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 17, 2023

Discover a delightful collection of 20+ new fresh free fonts (100% free available for download) that will ignite your creativity and transform your designs. These fonts are carefully curated to cater to the diverse needs of designers, artists, and anyone seeking to add a touch of uniqueness to their projects. In this remarkable assortment, you’ll find an array of free fonts that span various styles and aesthetics.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 17, 2023

Innovative Branding: Unleashing the Power of Creativity Today, we're diving headfirst into the captivating world of innovative branding and exploring how creativity can transform your brand into a force to be reckoned with. In a rapidly evolving marketplace, where consumers are bombarded with countless options, standing out from the crowd is no longer a choice—it's a necessity.

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The Die Line

JULY 17, 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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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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Design Milk

JULY 17, 2023

Designer Mateusz Jóźwiak , of Photon Studio , became his own client when designing the Box in the Box Apartment for himself and partner in Poznań, Poland. The finished apartment showcases a perfect blend of spaciousness, functionality, and natural materials, all centered around a clever, light-colored birch plywood structure. From the start of the project, Jóźwiak’s vision was to create a utilitarian yet visually striking space that began by removing most of the original walls.

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FlowingData

JULY 17, 2023

The world is getting older overall. For The New York Times, Lauren Leatherby broke it down by country with a set of animated frequency trails , along with charts for more demographic shifts. I like it.

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The Die Line

JULY 17, 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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Booooooom

JULY 17, 2023

A selection of images from multi-disciplinary artist and a self-taught photographer Ebrahim Bahaa-Eldin.

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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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Inkbot Design

JULY 17, 2023

Copyright vs Trademark: Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Welcome to the fascinating world of intellectual property rights! In this age of technological advancements and creative innovation, protecting one's ideas and creations has become more critical. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply curious, understanding the differences between copyright vs trademark is essential for safeguarding your intellectual assets.

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Abduzeedo

JULY 17, 2023

Refreshed Visual Identity for Blas Studio: Colorful Elegance from Argentina abduzeedo 0717—23 Argentinian design studio, Blas Studio , recently embarked on an ingenious endeavor to redesign their own visual identity and branding. Based in the heart of Argentina, Blas Studio is renowned for their innovative and groundbreaking designs. Their latest project, however, turns the spotlight onto their own identity, unveiling a new look that is vibrant, fresh, and distinctively elegant.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 17, 2023

Food Truck Design: Stand Out in the Mobile Dining Industry Looking to make a splash in the fast-paced world of mobile dining? Buckle up because we're about to take a delicious journey into food truck design. This article uncovers the secret ingredient that separates successful food trucks: their jaw-dropping, eye-catching designs. Did you know the food truck industry has been experiencing an unprecedented boom in recent years?

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 17, 2023

It’s impossible to escape the hype surrounding artificial intelligence. Stories about this technology are everywhere. Tools like Bard, ChatGPT, and Stable Diffusion are becoming mainstream. And people have a lot of opinions regarding what they mean to society. Two very boisterous camps are forming. On the one hand, we have the AI cheerleaders.

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JULY 17, 2023

Amara and Michael worked with Mariana at our NYC studio to create their stunning invitation suite for their wedding in Montana last summer. We’ll let Amara take it from here to share more about their wedding details! CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A BIT ABOUT YOUR WEDDING AND YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE EVENT? I had never been a “wedding-kinda-girl.” I was eager to elope, but my fiancé, Michael (now husband) wanted a wedding.

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We And The Color

JULY 17, 2023

Exploring the Artistry of Denis Freitas: A Journey Through Some Of His Illustrations from 2023. In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of illustration, artists continually push the boundaries of creativity to captivate audiences with their unique visions. One such talent is Denis Freitas, a brilliant illustrator hailing from São Paulo, Brazil. With his roots firmly planted in the vibrant city’s artistic scene, Denis Freitas has emerged as a trailblazer in the publishing market and advertis

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Colossal

JULY 17, 2023

Marasmius. All images © Danny Newman and Roo Vandegrift, shared with permission Scientists believe that less than.04 percent (check out that decimal point!) of the world’s fungi has been documented, which adds up to only a little over 120,000 species out of a conservatively estimated 3.2 million worldwide. Mycologists Danny Newman and Roo Vandegrift have spent the last 12 years focusing on locations impacted by the climate crisis and increasing human interference, like Ecuador’s Rese

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Abduzeedo

JULY 17, 2023

Mastering the Art of Vivid, Textured Illustration abduzeedo 0717—23 In a captivating exploration of color and form, the Brazilian illustrator Leo Vargas has brought to life a mesmerizing personal project that deftly fuses the extraordinary with the ordinary. This series of illustration artworks, composed of a myriad of characters and shapes in dynamic interaction, dances on the line between abstract artistry and recognizable representation, drawing viewers into a world teeming with vivid imagina

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Creative Boom

JULY 17, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Reclaim your life from smartphone addiction by using a dumb phone instead. We give you tips on how to switch and good options to buy. We've all heard the phrase 'smartphone'. In fact, some of us have grown up knowing no other type of phone. And while we're vaguely aware that older, less internet-capable phones are still out there, we tend to presume that the only people who want to own one are either drug dealers, technophobes, or people who just don't understand t

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Abduzeedo

JULY 17, 2023

Realistic and Super Scalable Gold Effect in Photoshop With Only Layer Styles abduzeedo 0717—23 In this tutorial I will show you how to create a super simple gold effect in Adobe Photoshop using just layer styles. No adjustments layers, no clipping masks, nothing, just one layer and Layer Styles. The text effect in the image is a 3D rendering in gold on a dark background.

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Its Nice That

JULY 17, 2023

The organic, peaceful work of the New York-based animator takes an analytical look at the workings of modern society.

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We And The Color

JULY 17, 2023

With the No Bad Days font duo, you can add unbeatable fun and style to your designs. The No Bad Days font duo by Cardigan is a delightful and refreshing addition to the world of typography. If you’re in need of a unique, fun, and handwritten touch to elevate your designs, this pack will undoubtedly surpass your expectations. Consisting of two eye-catching fonts, it effortlessly brings good vibes and an edgy flair to any project.

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