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2020 Logo Design Trends & Inspiration

Just Creative

Earlier in 2020, I posted an article on the latest logo design & branding trends and now 6 months on, the official 2020 logo trends report has just been released by Bill Gardner of LogoLounge. This report has been put together by carefully analyzing over 350k logos from the past 18 years, handpicking those that contribute to emerging trends for the year.

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How to use a background remover on your images

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Humans are visual creatures. In fact, when it comes to the absorption of information, studies by 3M revealed that images and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text, somewhat confirming the old saying that a picture paints a thousand words. Because we remember and retain things more easily when they’re visual, it’s clear that the selection of imagery when working on a project—from an invitation to a work presentation —is of the utmost importance.

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How to Increase Your Brand’s Social Media Engagement

Just Creative

This article has been contributed by Jack Paxton. Social media engagement is the new currency for business success. Brands that are looking to perform well on social media measure their performance on the amount of engagement they receive on their social media accounts. The more engaged you are with your audience, the more opportunities will arise for your brand.

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Custom Illustrations – A Quirky and Human Design Trend

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The use of custom illustrations has been a big trend recently that is not likely going anywhere soon. The deal is that artistic approaches, like old habits, always die. The post Custom Illustrations – A Quirky and Human Design Trend appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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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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This Artist Updates Classic Dr. Seuss Book Covers And They’re Great

Design You Trust

In a bid to keep the creative juices flowing, Boston-based art director (and self-proclaimed typography nerd) Jim Malloy has been reworking classic Dr. Seuss book covers for the current pandemic. From ‘the places you won’t go’ to ‘the clorox’, these childhood classics get the remix they deserve for today’s crazy times. More: Jim Malloy, Instagram h/t: Source.

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Janik Söllner’s dynamic editorial illustrations jump off the page

Creative Review

“ I was always quite good at drawing, and from early on kind of defined myself by it,” says Hamburg-based illustrator Janik Söllner. When he was 16 years old, Söllner showed his portfolio to a professor at an academy of fine arts. “The professor who reviewed it took a look and told me it wasn’t art, but illustration.

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2 Years Since Shillington Sydney: Natasha Michels—Designer at Nine Publishing and Creative Director at Sweaty City magazine

Shillington

When #ShilloSYD grad Natasha Michels sat in the break room at her retail job, she never expected the Shillington ad in a copy of Frankie magazine she had casually picked up would offer the perfect and unexpected answer to the gnawing thought: “How do I get out of here?” With no desire to go back to uni and feeling ready for a change, she committed to the siren call of a career in design and leapt into the part-time course at Shillington—whilst still working full-time.

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“New York State On Pause”: These Photos Show How COVID-19 Changed Daily Life In NYC

Design You Trust

When thinking about New York City, one of the first things that come to mind is constant hustle and bustle. That was true, at least until March 22nd when Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the “New York state on pause” executive order. New Yorkers, like everyone else, had to get used to a ‘new normal’ under the Covid-19 pandemic. This quiet and emptiness are so unusual in the city it almost feels.

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Laura Douglas

Communication Arts

This Atlanta-based designer and illustrator weaves conceptual narratives into her work to ensure its relevance.

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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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These Adventurous Maternity Photos Were Shot At Home With Fruit And Veggies

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Benjamin Von Wong (previously) is known for his adventurous photo shoots which have taken him all over the world. With the lockdown order in place, he couldn’t even go out much, let alone travel. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t create adventurous photo shoot, with his pregnant sister and her husband as models. With some fruit and veggies, help from his family, and lots of imagination.

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Putting Some Emotion into Your Design – Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions

Interaction Design Foundation

Emotional design is a big buzz word within the UX community. Designs which tap into the user’s emotions are considered to do more than just respond to their stated needs and provide a greater level of user experience. One way of understanding emotions is Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions – this may help you deliver better experiences to your users when designing products.

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Italian Artist Silvio Irilli’s Hospital Murals Help Lift Patient’s Spirits

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Hospitals can be quite a drag. Sanitized smells, blank walls and ceilings, waiting, anxieties about illness. All in all, most view hospitals as having a quite depressing atmosphere. But not all of them. More: Silvio Irilli, Instagram, Facebook h/t: boredpanda For seven years, Italian painter Silvio Irilli has dedicated himself to changing the image of Italian hospitals with his Ospedali Dipinti.

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How to Write the Perfect Conclusion to Your UX Case Study

Interaction Design Foundation

If you nail your case study’s conclusion, you’re much likelier to get called to an interview, because employers tend to recall the last parts of a case study the most. Let’s see how you can craft the perfect ending to your UX case study. So, you’ve written a great introductory hook to your UX case study, where you defined your problem statement, your approach to solving it and your role in the project.

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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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Specialized campaign

Communication Arts

Quippy yet poignant, the campaign for this electric bike company cheekily encourages both riders and non-riders to get back on their bikes.

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Essential Design Thinking Videos and Methods

Interaction Design Foundation

The following resources are recommended in order to assist you to better understand Design Thinking. These resources, videos, and tools should be explored so as to familiarize yourself with how Design Thinking is being taught and applied currently. The resources listed below are only a sample of a wide array of information available on the subject. In the resources below, you will notice that different organizations and people would use different models of Design Thinking.

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Social Vend: UI/UX Designer

Shillington

The post Social Vend: UI/UX Designer appeared first on Shillington Design Blog.

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Alan Menken

Communication Arts

Hello Monday’s site for this accomplished composer showcases his work in films and musicals.

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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.