Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Professional Exploration Category Winner: The Governess by Trevin Wyant We reveal the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2023, and share their winning pieces. Looking for visual inspiration? Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? In both cases, we've got 22 pieces of illustration that you simply have to check out.
BP&O
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
More than three years since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, we’re in a strange situation when it comes to all the things that flourished due to lockdown – grocery delivery services like Getir, et al; streaming services that poured literally billions into what once seemed like a never-ending gold-rush of content-consumption; flashy home-centric lifestyle brands like Peloton.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Despite the competition in the travel industry, many of the big players are seen as unreliable and untrustworthy. That leaves a gap in the market that the new company Holiday Best aims to fill. London agency Fellow Studio explain how they collaborated on developing this new brand. While lockdown might have been calamitous for the holiday industry, it also had a silver lining.
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Located in the historic and lush city of Kamakura, just an hour outside of Tokyo, stands a pretty unique house , named A Cat Tree House. It’s a feline paradise designed for a couple in their thirties and their two beloved cats. Architect Tan Yamanouchi of AWGL has redefined what it means to design a home by taking inspiration from the clients, the four-legged kind, who don’t speak human language.
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 12, 2023
Even if you love typography, your view of it may be blinkered by geographic and historical filters. This new project provides a glimpse into Canadian type history from 1752-1985. and that's just the start. From the screens we tap on, the movies we clap for, the transit system we navigate or the books we cosy up with, typography is around us all the time.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
How do you lure in hungry people to your food stall? With eye-catching branding, of course. And this new work by Endless Studio for Hoi Polloi is a great example. When it comes to food, the saying goes, ' The first bite is with the eye'. Similarly, when you encounter a contemporary street kitchen, it's the branding that often has to do the most work to grab your attention.
HONGKIAT
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
How often do you notice billboards while walking or driving? If you’re like most people, not many billboards manage to grab your attention. But that’s not your fault; it’s up to the billboard to be captivating enough! So, what makes a billboard truly unforgettable? What needs to be on that billboard to make drivers risk a glance while they’re on the road?
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Comfortable with generous proportions, the distinctive Hana Chair has just arrived on scene! Designed by Simone Bonanni for Moooi , the seating is inspired by the unfurling of a flower – just look at the petal-like backrest. The organic shapes and curved lines of the seating provide comfort and distinction seamlessly. The chair is part of the larger Hana family that includes the Hana Armchair and Hana Armchair Wingback.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Jamie Okuma, “Elk Boots” (2017), glass seed beads on Giuseppe Zanotti boots, 21 x 7 inches. Photo by Cameron Linton, courtesy of Ellen and Bill Taubman. All images © DelMonico Books, shared with permission “Historically, books about contemporary Native and Indigenous art have often been composed of academic essays illustrated with artworks by Indigenous makers,” Jeffrey Gibson ( previously ) says in the introduction to An Indigenous Present. “The writing often refer
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The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 12, 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.
SpeckyBoy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Stencil fonts are more than just letters; they’re a testament to the marriage of practicality and artistry. They’re a category of typography that boasts an extraordinary charm, instantly recognizable by their distinct cutout style that breathes life into each character. For designers and creatives, stencil fonts are a stylistic choice and a storytelling tool that bridges the gap between form and function.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Graphic designer and writer Elizabeth Goodspeed looks at the current trends in designing for the commercial world, and the impact shortened turnarounds and economic tensions are having on originality.
Abduzeedo
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Typomotion: Where Typography Meets 3D &Motion Design abduzeedo 0912—23 In the dynamic world of design, there's a curious dance that takes place, blending the classical allure of typography with the innovative dynamism of illustration. Enter Typomotion by Patata School , a riveting exploration that marries these two worlds. By striking a harmonious balance between clarity of message and sheer visual delight, it forms a bridge from the bygone era of traditional printing presses to the ultramodern
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.
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 12, 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.
Abduzeedo
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Zen of "Framed": A Modern Take on Photographic Branding abduzeedo 0912—23 In a digital age punctuated by ephemeral moments and fleeting glimpses, "Framed" Photographic Studio emerges as a beacon of sheer elegance. One might say, in the vast desert of pixelated immediacy, here lies an oasis that cherishes the craft of true photography. That was the backstory for this branding and visual identity project by Pedro Garcia.
Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Introducing Peijun Cao, an artist of many talents hailing from Shanghai, now making her mark in the UK. Her artistic journey has seen her dabble in various disciplines including graphic design, fashion design, and portraiture. More: Instagram Peijun’s unique style is characterized by the transformation of urban landscapes into surreal dreamscapes. She masterfully integrates signature elements such as clouds, eyes, and dandelions into these scenes.
Design Everywhere
SEPTEMBER 12, 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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Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Top 15+ Modern Script Fonts for Beautiful Type In the world of typography, script and handwritten fonts hold a special place. With their fluid, natural curves and strokes, script fonts evoke elegance, personality, and whimsy. Unlike standard serif and sans serif typefaces, script fonts impart a sense of motion and life onto the page. From invitations to logos to display text, script fonts add style and sophistication to any design.
Design Everywhere
SEPTEMBER 12, 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.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Unveiling the Elegance of Lettera Font by Resistenza: A Nostalgic Journey into 20th-Century Penmanship Fonts carry an aura and personality of their own, and among the myriad options available, Lettera by the renowned foundry Resistenza stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of 20th-century penmanship. Designed by the talented duo of Giuseppe Salerno and Paco González, Lettera is a monoline script font that encapsulates the essence of romantic and naive handwriting from the past.
Design Everywhere
SEPTEMBER 12, 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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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.
Design You Trust
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Ed Fairburn ( previously ), an artist hailing from Cardiff, Wales, has a unique talent for intertwining the contours of human faces with the intricate details of geographical and astrological maps. His artistry lies in his ability to see beyond the randomness of patterns in everyday maps and transform them into evocative portraits. Known across Europe, Ed’s work is a compelling fusion of human emotion and the vast landscapes of our world.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
All photos by Pepe Molina, © Mestiz, shared with permission Wander into the new Mestiz space in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and you’ll encounter suspended cacti lights made of hot pink wicker, wooden tables shaped like spiky fauna, and wool rugs evocative of mythical animals. Founded by architect and designer Daniel Valero in 2015, the studio is known for collaborating with local artisans and makers to create functional home goods and decorative objects that capture the vibrancy and tex
The Die Line
SEPTEMBER 12, 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.
Designspiration
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
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