Canva
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The face of design is always changing. What looks cutting-edge and on-trend one day could look dated and out-of-touch the next. So, as a designer, if you want your designs to feel timely and relevant, you need to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s going on in the design world—and, in particular, the most up-to-date design trends. But what exactly are those design trends going to be in 2020?
Creative Market
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
In recent years we've seen a massive shift towards more and more personalized brand identities and the explosion of signature logos. As social media has become a regular part of our day-to-day lives, we're realizing that what we crave most as human beings is to connect with other human beings, with brands that inspire us, and with products that have a compelling story.
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Canva
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Across the enormous spectrum of five billion mobile users globally, there’s a similarly staggering size of social media users; an estimated 3.2 billion, growing by 100 million on a daily basis, according to reports. Social media hasn’t just changed the way we interact with friends, however—it’s created an entirely new way to consume content of all types, including news, photography, fashion and even poetry.
Graphic Mama
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Wondering what web design trends 2020 will be like? In this article, we throw some light on the subject. Web design trends 2020 are an absolute mixture of the visual side of graphic design and the high-tech side of evolving technology. We can’t hide that once we started researching, we’ve been absolutely impressed with the modern web design.
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
Shillington
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Originally from Italy, Alessandra Conti left her marketing job at an office furniture dealer to study graphic design at Shillington—to bring creativity back in to her life. Over the three months of the course, she chatted with East End locals, balanced her studies with her young family and came out with an incredible portfolio, so much so that it landed her a job at her grad show!
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Joe McNally
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
It’s easy to fall in love with Hawaii, and if you’ve visited there and punted around the various islands, it’s also easy to have a favorite spot, or island. For me, it’s the Big Island, and more specifically, the Kona Coast. Just an amazing mix of ruggedly beautiful terrain, striking sunsets and gorgeous beaches. The sun there makes for wonderful golden hours, early and late, but midday can be a challenge, given its solar strength.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
As usual, we’ve brought together four speakers from a variety of creative disciplines, with this month including digital and interaction design, photography, game design and animation. Starting with Vikram Kushwar, we’ll then be hearing from Ines Alpha, Ustwo Games and finally Peter Millard. Read more.
Colossal
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Adrien Mondot and Claire Bardainne, who work together as the Adrien M / Claire B Company ( previously ), explore the intersection of tangible and augmented reality in their multi-media projects. They recently launched a Kickstarter to support their latest project, Acqua Alta – Crossing the mirror. Acqua Alta turns a seemingly simple pop-up book into an animated black-and-white world.
Illustration Age
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The above image is a poster for a 1974 exhibit of Rene Bouche’s artwork at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. Rene Bouche (1905-1963) was born Robert August Buchstein in Austro-Hungarian Prague. When he was 21 years old he studied art history at Munich University and in 1927 moved to Berlin where he became a professional illustrator and met his first wife.
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Abduzeedo
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Pastel Japan, Cats and Alleyways Illustrations. AoiroStudio Nov 06, 2019 We are featuring the illustrations from Denise aka surudenise , they are filled with pastel colours, Japan, cats and alleyways. What else do you want? These are packed with beautiful and vibrant colors! I especially like her two illustrations referring to Kyoto Cats Day/Night, almost have that Anime feels.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Distortion effects are incredibly popular among web artists these days. Throughout the year, we saw their dominance. However, one particular effect separates itself from the others and stands on its own. And it is the glitch effect. Once considered undesirable, this short-lived fault in a system has skillfully transformed into a modern feature that everyone wants to have in his or her project.
Abduzeedo
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Los Angeles: November 2019 - a Blade Runner tribute. AoiroStudio Nov 06, 2019 Here we are. We are finally living in the future of the iconic opening scene for the 1982's Blade Runner. It's pretty crazy to see how the filmmakers envision what could have been the future, about 30 years ago. Welcome to the future promised by the past. What do you think about your present?
Noupe
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Your website is your most powerful communication tool. It’s become the equivalent of a Yellow Pages listing in the internet age, and any business that doesn’t have a website runs the risk of being seen as illegitimate. Your website is your business card, your presence on the web, and where you have the best chance to sell your products and services.
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.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Depicting food carts, weary travellers and rainy commutes, the LA-based illustrator washes his images with pink and purple hues, capturing the tranquility and nostalgia of late-night scenes. Read more.
Creative Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Polish graphic designer Natalia Pawlak initially thought she’d become an illustrator, having drawn avidly throughout her childhood. “I drew mostly Disney characters and fantastical creatures. I loved book illustrations and wanted to make my own books,” says Pawlak. “I went to university with a desire to become an illustrator, but during my studies I fell in love with graphic design and found out that book illustration was just not my thing at all.”.
This is Paper
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
05.11.2019Zollverein School of Management and Design by SANAAResearch, Architecture, Interiors. ©Laurian Ghinitoiu SANAA's Zollverein School of Management and Design in Essen, Germany, is a perfect 35 meter-cube. Photography: Rasmus Hjortshøj The building's dominant presence, which is particularly striking amid its suburban context, extends to the interior spaces.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The nominees for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2020 have been revealed as Mohamed Bourouissa, Anton Kusters, Mark Neville and Clare Strand. The four will compete for the £30,000 prize recognising artists and projects making a significant contribution to photography in the past year. Read more.
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Trendland
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Traditional Chinese medicine with a twist inspired the interior of Aqua Health Clinic in Beijing. In the reception, the visitors come across a see through desk filled with moss and dried plants, corresponding with green-tinted timber floors. To create a sense of diving underwater, the architects from Waterfrom Design picked crystal blue as a leading shade for the space.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
&Walsh, the creative agency set up by Jessica Walsh, has released an identity for the New York venture of Cairo-based restaurant, Zooba. Read more.
One Extra Pixel
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Autumn is notoriously famous for causing a seasonal affective disorder. It brings less sunny days, chilly mornings, and rains; however, it still has some happy moments, and Thanksgiving is. The post The Essential Guide to Web Design for Thanksgiving appeared first on Onextrapixel.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The live action and stop frame animated film directed by Stink’s Tom Green with agency AMV BBDO sees the Lancashire village – once infamous for its depressing Christmas tree – overrun by festive frivolity, thanks to a sprinkling of the Northern Lights. Read more.
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Inspiration Feed
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Photographers have a lot of information to share outside of their photos. Whether it’s examples of their work, service menus, or the final images of an event, they should present it in an organized way that best represents their brand.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
With the year coming to an end soon, it’s perhaps a good time to indulge in a little bit of nostalgia and that’s where this month’s edition of Things comes in. With a quick trip to Rochdale to explore youth culture there and back to London to find beauty in the city’s quieter alleys, this month’s selection lets us relive the days of youth without having to leave your room, along with some hidden gems from Singapore and Tokyo.
Creative Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The new Facebook wordmark. Facebook has launched a new company brand of the same name (this time in capitals) to differentiate the company from the app, which will continue using its current logo and branding. The new branding aims to make Facebook’s ownership of other apps and products – including Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Oculus and Portal – clearer to users.
The Logo Smith
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The post Interior Design Logo Process and Case Study for Tamara Kauffman Interior Designer appeared first on The Logo Smith. This logo process post is for the Tamara Kauffman identity design. A company in design and project management on the refurbishments of domestic properties. The post Interior Design Logo Process and Case Study for Tamara Kauffman Interior Designer appeared first on The Logo Smith - Freelancer Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design Studio | The The Logo Smith is a Freelan
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