Creative Boom

AUGUST 2, 2023

Brooklyn-based brand studio Athletics is behind a new website design for Guild , a career and education platform that helps Fortune 1000 companies and America's workforce get ahead. It follows COLLINS' recent rebrand for the firm. Guild was founded in 2015 to make education benefits more accessible to frontline workers. Today, it also connects education to outcomes, with coaching and career support to help millions of working adults advance into meaningful careers.

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Envato Tuts+

AUGUST 2, 2023

AI's entry into the graphic design arena has sparked a flurry of questions, like "Will AI art replace artists?" and "Is AI design art really art?" To be clear, AI isn't exactly the new kid on the block. Consider Google AI: it's been there since 2016, cleverly curating our video recommendations. So why is it suddenly hogging the limelight? Why the hype, and why now?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you remember the good old days of Nintendo Gameboy and Sony's PlayStation One, a new paper sculpture series by award-winning mixed-media artist Natalie Wong will bring back happy memories. RetroPlay is inspired by the resurging popularity of classic gaming. Handcrafted and intricate in their detail, Natalie Wong's colourful paper sculptures reimagine retro game consoles such as the Nintendo Gameboy, NES One Console and Sony's PlayStation One.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Top 5 Fastest Laptops for Designers As a designer, having a powerful and efficient laptop enables creativity and maximises productivity. The demanding digital design world relies on processor-heavy software that requires high computing performance and ample memory. With so many options on the market, choosing the right laptop optimised for design work can be daunting.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2023

Three lifelines to call on when you’re feeling stuck creatively I’ve been a professional designer for over twenty years, working across a wide range of media: UX/UI, motion, branding, web design, mobile apps, and creative coding. Most lately, I’ve been developing my font design practice. Design is a long journey of exploration and growth. You live through bouts of self-doubt and self-criticism but ideally, you also experience many moments of pride in the work you put out into the world.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 2, 2023

Gone are the days of the smoke-tinged green and wood billiard tables found in bars or in a friend’s basement. Nuevepies , a young and innovative company based in Barcelona, is redefining the world of billiards with their Monocolor billiards collection. Imagine a 9-foot pool table where every element, from the cloth to the pockets and legs, exudes a singular and refined hue, creating an awe-inspiring design that will elevate any space.

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Graphic Design USA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Artisan is a boutique recruitment agency with offices in major cities across the United States. This is the second in a series of blogposts that address relevant topics for the creative community in 2023, whether you are finding work or finding talent.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 2, 2023

If an afternoon spent on a southern California beach took the form of furniture, the Mondos Outdoor Collection would be it. To make it come to life, two California-based brands – Laun and Chet Architecture – collaborated on the six-piece furniture family. Inspiration was found at the legendary Mondos Beach in Ventura, California, considered by many to be the capital of the state’s surfing culture.

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 2, 2023

Capturing California: A Summer Break Photography Journey abduzeedo 0802—23 This summer I went on a road trip and I’m excited to share with you a series of photography work that I captured during my summer break in the beautiful state of California. From the scenic landscapes of Bakersfield to the enchanting coastal views stretching from Malibu to Pismo Beach, my lens was eager to capture every unforgettable moment.

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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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 2, 2023

6 Web Design Basics for Good Website Development Creating an effective website requires following fundamental design principles to craft an aesthetically pleasing and highly functional result. Whether starting a site from scratch or revamping an existing one, incorporating essential web design fundamentals is vital to building an attractive, user-friendly, and professional site.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 2, 2023

The London-based photographer spotlights warm personalities and the satisfying uniformity of the game for the lifestyle brand Fhilosopher.

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Design Everywhere

AUGUST 2, 2023

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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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 2, 2023

Discover a delightful collection of 18 fresh free fonts designed for modern design enthusiasts! The internet is a treasure trove of free fonts resources, with numerous websites dedicated to curating and offering an extensive collection of typefaces. One such popular platform is Google Fonts , which provides a vast library of open-source fonts that can be used for both personal and commercial projects.

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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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We And The Color

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Calder Typeface Collection – An Artful Blend of Playful Elegance and Rugged Authenticity. As an avid enthusiast of typography, I recently had the pleasure of exploring the Calder typeface collection, a remarkable creation by the talented designer Mariya Lish of Inhouse Type. This diverse collection is an artistic fusion of 10 unique styles that seamlessly combine a whimsical, semi-connected script and a selection of understated yet genuine sans serifs, each contributing to an engaging

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 2, 2023

Artist Rafael Sarmento reveals how to Use Procreate to rework old sketches for new illustrations.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 2, 2023

Learn the art of capturing spontaneous city street shots with your mobile phone and enhance them using Lightroom Mobile. I recently had the opportunity to take part in the online course led by photographer Josh Edgoose, and I must say it was an incredible learning experience. Josh’s philosophy of embracing the camera you have at hand resonates deeply with me, and throughout the course, he demonstrated how to transform ordinary moments into captivating works of art.

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The Die Line

AUGUST 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

AUGUST 2, 2023

All images © Maria Svarbova, shared with permission Perched along the edges of swimming pools or bobbing just above the water’s surface, the subjects of Maria Svarbova ‘s photographs enliven the interiors of vintage swimming pools. Focusing primarily on Soviet-era architecture ( previously ), the artist carefully composes figures wearing bathing suits and caps within the colorfully tiled, cavernous spaces.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 2, 2023

Nalta is a forward-thinking visual artist hailing from Indonesia. Nalta’s art career has been significantly influenced by a profound respect for Asia’s extensive cultural legacy, specifically the Nusantara. With a deep comprehension of and respect for Asian decorative art, Nalta produces mesmerizing works that honor the various ethnic customs of this area.

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Colossal

AUGUST 2, 2023

From the series ‘Sea Creatures.’ All images © Abi Castello, shared with permission Oh, to be a flower allergic to pollen! In Abi Castillo ’s playful ceramics, flowers sprout from the tops of expressive heads, blossoms sniffle, and vases contend with their contents—and the bees they attract. The Galicia, Spain-based artist creates characters that reflect her own experiences and emotions, becoming what she describes as alter-egos into which she can pour all of her feelings.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 2, 2023

Victor Sillue’s artistry weaves a captivating tapestry, intertwining the simplicity of minimalism, the intrigue of enigma, and the awe-inspiring potency of 3D to craft beguiling realms beyond our own. More: Victor Sillue , Instagram At the core of Victor’s oeuvre is a profound captivation with the understated allure of sand. The graceful contours of sand dunes and the eerily serene desolation of desert landscapes recurrently punctuate his masterpieces.

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Design Beep

AUGUST 2, 2023

By incorporating sustainable, eco-friendly materials in our designs, we – designers, creatives, and artists – can contribute to a greener future. In this article, we’ve listed the eight inspiring materials, carefully arranged by the most eco-friendly (usually meaning most locally available) options and the innovative solutions with the most return to the planet.

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Moo

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you’re waiting for the new year to roll around before you make a fresh start, we have news for you… You don’t have to. Because there’s no better time than *right now* to make it happen. The days are lighter, the weather is warmer, and our bodies are pumped full of sun-soaked serotonin. So, now is the perfect time to get your head in the game, work on your goals, and chase your dreams.

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Design Beep

AUGUST 2, 2023

In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, customer retention is crucial for the long-term success of any business. With a plethora of online shopping platforms, customers now have endless choices to choose from, and in all this competition, it becomes very difficult to make customers visit back. It is equally difficult as acquiring new customers.

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The Die Line

AUGUST 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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