Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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&Walsh crafts potent new visual identity for global creative agency GUT

Creative Boom

Global creative agency GUT is celebrating its fifth year in business with a new identity crafted by &Walsh that ensures visual continuity across the brand's international locations. GUT is a full-service independent ad agency headquartered in Florida and with offices in the US, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Europe. It describes itself as a "Brave Agency for Brave Clients", which supports the likes of Google, Stella and Philadelphia.

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Fresh Free Fonts – 25+ Fonts For Commercial Projects

Graphic Design Junction

In the fast-paced world of design and creativity, the right typography fonts can make all the difference. The fresh free fonts collection for graphic design, fonts play a pivotal role in conveying the message, evoking emotions, and creating a distinct brand identity , setting the mood for a design project, or simply making text more engaging and legible.

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The Click crafts new logo and branding for legendary retailer Jarrolds

Creative Boom

Jarrolds is a retail institution and an important part of Norwich's heritage. We explore how The Click updated its identity for the 21st century while still paying homage to its 18th-century origins. In a world where more and more of our shopping occurs online, it's reassuring to know that much of our bricks-and-mortar retailers remain in business, especially when we're talking about establishments as firmly founded as Jarrolds in Norwich.

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Every Day Is Better With Sunday Monday’s Block-Print Pillows

Design Milk

If you ask Brendan Kramer and Nisha Mirani which product most accurately reflects their textile studio Sunday Monday , they might just say Kanso , the designers’ recent and first full pillow collection. Beyond the studio’s design values, Kanso also represents Kramer’s Japanese heritage and Mirani’s Indian heritage. The collection is named after one of the seven principles of Japanese zen philosophy, “kanso,” which refers to the elimination of clutter in order to promote well-being.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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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Free The Birds reinvents global cosmetics brand Avon for the world of 2023

Creative Boom

One of the world's biggest beauty brands needed a more consistent identity across all its global platforms. We explore how London studio Free The Birds made it happen. For those aged 50 and up, the word 'Avon' instantly summons the advertising catchphrase 'Ding-dong, Avon calling!' Those of a younger vintage, though, may be unaware that the cosmetics brand, originally founded in 1867, was a huge name throughout the 20th century, known for selling its make-up door-to-door.

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Creative Bloq Awards 2023: software and drawing tablets winners named

Creative Bloq

XP-Pen, Xencelabs, Wacom and Adobe win in the software and drawing tablets categories.

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So AI can make optical illusions now

Creative Bloq

(And I can't stop staring at them.

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Beautiful Glitches: Jacob Hashimoto’s New “Kite” Works

Design Milk

It’s an interesting moment for artist Jacob Hashimoto. For nearly three decades, his kite-constructed works have captivated viewers with a fusion of meticulous hand-craftsmanship and the optical effect of digital pixels. His wall works often consist of six suspended layers of circular paper and bamboo “kites” that obscure as much as they reveal, shifting with every footstep.

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People are very bad at drawing the Apple logo from memory

Creative Bloq

Like, really extremely bad.

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MAKHNO Studio’s Harmonious Method for Modernity Within This 100-Year Old Home

Design Milk

Compared to the energetic buzz of Tokyo, the city of Kyoto still operates at a satisfyingly measured hum, retaining much more than a veneer of the country’s deep seated traditions, crafts, and history. It is a city where heritage still survives in spite of the encroachment of contemporary conveniences and technologies, and where the history of many businesses can be measured in decades…or even more than a century.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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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The best logos of the 1960s

Creative Bloq

Swirling psychedelic symbols, playful motifs and abstract icons – these are the best logos of the 1960s, as picked by designers and industry experts.

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Keeps Adds a Modular Coffee Table + Accessories Made From Off-Cuts

Design Milk

Keeps , a direct-to-consumer residential furniture brand focused on simplicity, functionality, and sustainability, is best known for their easy-to-assemble bed frame. Living at the intersection of high design and accessibility, the brand recently expanded its contemporary lifestyle offerings with The Coffee Table and Off-Cuts limited run accessories.

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Apple might finally fix its Magic Mouse design disaster

Creative Bloq

Could upside-down charging disappear along with Lightning?

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Departed Spirits by Marx Design

BP&O

Maybe it’s been ‘silly season’ summer; maybe there’s a lack of risk-taking/imagination/budget; maybe I’m just jaded, but it’s felt as though recent months haven’t exactly seen a wealth of particularly exciting branding and packaging projects. That’s not to say there hasn’t been a steady stream of good work, but I’ve personally not felt hugely ‘wowed’: there’s been work that’s strong, The post Departed Spirits by Marx Design appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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Toy Story NFL 'event' is going to be brilliant – or a total disaster

Creative Bloq

Did anyone ask for this bizarre crossover?

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Download This Adobe InDesign Brand Guidelines Template

We And The Color

Unleashing Creativity: The Brand Guidelines Design Template by TemplatesForest. Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of brand identity! In this realm where creativity knows no bounds, a well-crafted brand guidelines design template can be the key to unlocking your brand’s potential. Imagine a canvas where your brand’s personality comes to life, where consistency reigns supreme, and where your message is communicated in a visually captivating manner.

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Watch Eva Toorenent explain the importance of storytelling in illustration

Creative Bloq

Illustrator Eva Toorenent (Evaboneva) shares her process for designing fantasy creatures by first devising a backstory.

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Move over Photoshop! Microsoft Paint now has layers and transparency

Its Nice That

Users will be able to manage layers, open and save transparent PNGs and “truly erase content”, replacing the eraser that paints artworks white.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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A day in the life: Ilka & Franz

Creative Bloq

The photography and director duo discuss their boundary pushing work.

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Life Expectancy of Pets

FlowingData

When looking into getting a pet, it’s important to consider life expectancy. You probably don’t want to accidentally sign up for a twenty-year commitment with an impulse adoption at the pet store. That’s a bad deal for you and the animal.

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Football club roasts Elon Musk over 'stolen' SpaceX logo

Creative Bloq

Will it get his goat?

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Pol-Edouard Flores illustrates retro characters and games with his spontaneous approach to drawing

Its Nice That

With a touching journey that recounts his struggle with mental health and developing his style while hospitalised, the France-based illustrator now talks about his arrival at a more colourful oeuvre and life.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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.

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Goood Wellness: A Packaging Design Delight by Colossus

Abduzeedo

Goood Wellness: A Packaging Design Delight by Colossus abduzeedo 0919—23 In the bustling world of wellness, Goood Wellness emerges this September, promising a refreshing take on supplements and vitamins. But what truly sets them apart? Their packaging, dripping with vibrant colors, real fruits, and botanicals, is a visual treat crafted by the Boston-based design maestros, Colossus.

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Roomy Toadstool With a View: Nicole Gustafsson’s Vibrant Mushrooms Are Move-In Ready

Colossal

“Amethyst Deceiver.” All images © Nicole Gustafsson, shared with permission Nestled in the stalks of toadstools and fans of turkey tails, illuminated doors and windows invite us in to Nicole Gustafsson ’s growing collection of mushroom dwellings. The artist, also known as Nimasprout, creates vibrant paintings and illustrations of fantastical worlds ( previously ), and she recently returned to a theme recurring in her practice since the beginning: home.

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Gloria Pâtisserie's Packaging Tantalizes The Senses

The Dieline

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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10Clouds: Crafting the future of design with mesmerizing 3D creations

Abduzeedo

10Clouds: Crafting the future of design with mesmerizing 3D creations AoiroStudio 0919—23 In the heart of Warsaw, Poland, lies a creative powerhouse that has been making waves in the design world. 10Clouds, a design studio renowned for its innovation and artistic flair, has been wowing clients and audiences alike with their stunning 3D illustrations.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.

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Graza and Aura Bora’s Olive Oil Martini Is A Collab We Can Get Behind

The Die Line

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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A Guide to Successfully Launching Your Startup

HONGKIAT

The digital world is ever-changing, presenting numerous opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. You’ve probably come across the term “startup” if you’re active on social media. In essence, a startup is a new business initiative in a specific industry. Companies like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) started as startups. Startups are intriguing because they often bring new technologies to the forefront.

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'Audio waves ripping through the arena': behind the epic set for MTV's VMAs 2023

Creative Boom

© Justin Schmalholz/The VMAs/Stein Design At MTV's Video Music Awards 2023, every pop star wanted their performance to stand out. In our exclusive interview, production designer Matt Steinbrenner and lighting designer Tom Sutherland explain how they kept everyone happy. What will 2023 be remembered for? For my money, it will be the year of corporations embracing self-reflexive irony.

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A Study in Melancholy: The Metaphysical Art of Eric Lacombe

Design You Trust

Eric Lacombe, a graphic designer, digital artist, and painter, delves into the depths of human emotion through his work. His artistry is a journey into melancholy, a sentiment often perceived as negative but is an inevitable part of the human experience. This feeling is frequently accompanied by fear, anxiety, and sadness. More: Eric Lacombe , Instagram Lacombe’s creations are not just mere paintings; they are an exploration of the human psyche’s darkest corners.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.