Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Here are 32 creative tools that won't cost the earth but still deliver the powerful features you need. As the summer sun sets and the warm holiday glow fades, it's time to return to the daily grind. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated?
Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Restaurant Logo Design Tips: Crafting a Memorable Brand Your restaurant's logo is more than just a visual symbol – it represents your brand's identity and shapes your customers' expectations from the moment they see it. An effective restaurant logo doesn't just look appealing; it communicates your brand's personality and conveys the unique dining experience you offer.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Photography by Daniel James It hasn't been held since 2011! But the much-missed St Bride Conference is finally back this November. Read on to find all the details. The St Bride Foundation was originally set up in 1891 to serve the burgeoning print and publishing trade of nearby Fleet Street in London. Today, it's finding a new contemporary audience of designers, printmakers and typographers who come to enjoy a regular programme of design events and workshops.
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Bridget Harvey is a maker and practice-based researcher who has been examining repair, hope, and activism since 2012, through practices such as working as a repairer and maker, exhibitions, a practice-based PhD, an artist residency at the Victoria and Albert Museum, public speaking, and repair workshops. Bridget Harvey Tell me about your childhood, education, and background and how you first became interested in repair.
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
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Baroque Church © Barbara Cole The Canadian artist's latest series of images are sub-aquatic, but you wouldn't think so to look at them. We spoke to her to find out more. It's been a couple of months since we shared Barbara Cole's astonishing underwater dancing photos. So we were excited to hear she's got a new series on the go, and it's as incredible as ever!
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SpeckyBoy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The following questions may sound silly. But let’s say that you just booked a new web design project. Now, ask yourself: Who are you designing for? Are you putting your client’s needs first? Is showing off the project in your portfolio a motivating factor? You’d like to think that most designers are ethical. And they’ll keep their focus entirely on client needs.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
John harnesses the nascent potential of HTML and JavaScript to craft digital marvels within the confines of the web browser.
UX Collective
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Small details that will greatly improve the readability and aesthetics of your website Typography is so much more than picking a font and deciding what sizes to use for headings and body text. It could be regarded as its own branch of science. And it’s not just science either, it’s a mix between science and art. But I don’t want to get into that in this blog post.
The Dieline
SEPTEMBER 5, 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.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 5, 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.
Azure Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Ceramic design materials are known for their long lifespan, with today’s tile and surfacing products boasting a durability that ensures they will last for decades to come. In another impressive demonstration of ceramic longevity, Cersaie is now entering its fourth decade as the leading global showcase of new ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings. With that in mind, the annual international trade exhibition is set to have a banner year.
Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Giorgio Armani Logo Evolution: A Journey Through Time Giorgio Armani is a name that evokes images of sleek tailoring, refined elegance, and effortless sophistication. Since its founding in 1975 , the Italian fashion house has become synonymous with luxury and style. At the heart of this global fashion empire lies a visual emblem that encapsulates the brand's essence – the iconic Giorgio Armani logo.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Symbiose” (2021), Cransac, France. All images © Arthur Maslard, shared with permission As if made of porcelain or glass, the monumental, serene faces of Arthur Maslard ’s subjects fragment into sharply contrasted leaves. The French artist, also known as Ratur, draws on a background in graphic design and intimacy with nature to blend realistic features with fantastical, botanical explosions and abstract fields of color. “Every wall is challenging and different!
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.
Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Teo Zirinis is a Greek illustrator ( previously ) who draws cute and funny visual puns. He has a series called “On The Puntrary!” where he shows the opposite of a pun. Teo has been drawing since he was a kid and he loves to make people smile with his art. He sells and showcases his work online. Teo sketches his ideas on paper first and then works on them digitally, and usually finishes an illustration in about an hour.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The platform has been equipped with a more “mature” typeface and a revamped illustration style.
Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How do you turn old audio equipment into art? Michal Sycz, a Polish artist and graphic designer, knows the answer. He takes apart vintage audio devices from the 60s, 70s and 80s and transforms them into sculptures and installations. His work is a tribute to the past, but also a reflection on the changing nature of technology. Michal’s artwork is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a challenge for the mind.
Noupe
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
In today’s developing world of technology, our furry companions aren’t forgotten. The advent of smart dog houses has revolutionized the way we care for our companions. These new kinds of houses and technologies offer comfort and security for our beloved pets. In this article, we’ll be exploring the world of smart dog houses and their features, highlighting popular firms, apps, and technologies, and offering some practical advice for pet owners.
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Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Meet Arik Peterson, a dad and a comic artist. He draws comics about his experiences as a father. Arik started his comic series “Dads Are” when he realized that dads are like sherpas, carrying everything for their families. He gets his ideas from his kids, his own dad, and other dads. He sometimes uses old photos or memories as inspiration. He also practices his drawing skills with a book from the 1940s.
Abduzeedo
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Soapy Faith: A Godsent Branding Project by Saleah abduzeedo 0905—23 Saleah recently took on a heartwarming project with Soapy Faith, a brainchild of breast cancer survivor Krystal James. Born out of adversity and resilience, Soapy Faith emerged as a beacon of hope for those seeking natural beauty & body care products tailored for sensitive skin. The main challenge for Saleah was to break the traditional mold that often surrounds faith-based brands, which can sometimes be misconstrued as outdated
Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Farhad (previously featured ) and is a digital artist. He creates artwork inspired by dreams. He likes to imagine scenes with people, animals, or fantasy characters and put them in starry night landscapes. His style is marked by the colors he chooses and the contrast between light and dark elements.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Unleash Your Potential: The Ultimate Coaching Workbook Template Personal development and self-discovery have become essential tools for navigating life’s twists and turns. Whether you’re a life coach, a self-help enthusiast, or simply someone looking to embark on a journey of self-improvement, TemplatesForest ‘s coaching workbook template is here to guide you on your path to self-discovery, empowerment, and success.
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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.
The Dieline
SEPTEMBER 5, 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.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 5, 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.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The Other Art Fair , presented by Saatchi Art, has been nurturing its artist-led event for 70 global editions, serving visitors with surreal experiences and accessible art. The upcoming Los Angeles fair at the Barker Hangar from September 21 to 24 marks ten editions in the city, so celebrations are mandatory. Tickets are available now. The Other Art Fair’s adoration of L.A. is rooted in the people.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 5, 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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