Wed.Mar 11, 2020

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Video Tutorial: How to Add Retro Print Effects in Photoshop

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Photoshop video tutorial I’m going to show you a series of filters and adjustments you can apply to your artwork to give it an old, aged print effect. The aesthetics of low-cost printing methods in the mid-20th Century is associated with retro comics, magazines and matchbook prints. Ink bleed, misregistration and visible halftone dot patterns are all side-effects of cheap offset printing on cheap paper stock, but those visual traits that were once defects from the printing

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Cristina Coral Conceptual Photography

Trendland

Italian photographer Cristina Coral approached photography after graduation, much inspired by her father (music composer), by memories of the past and by which she has collected in her life which has somehow influence her sensibility. Her approach to photography and its development was almost entirely self-taught. After having attended a workshop she immediately understood what the camera could have given her in terms of experimentation and discovery of the world around her and more over of hers

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Noted: New Logo, Identity, and Packaging for Love Wellness by Lobster Phone

Under Consideration / Brand

“Wellness Actually”. (Est. 2016) " Love Wellness sets the new standard for women's health. Our products are made with clean ingredients that range from fiber supplements, probiotics and digestive enzymes that optimize gut health, to personal cleansers, suppositories and lubricants that are made with women's unique biology in mind. Supported by our progressive approach to body-positive education, our products are accessible to and loved by all women.".

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Seven Brothers brand refresh is all about lucky number seven

Creative Review

Going into business with family isn’t anything especially unusual in itself – everything from humble startups to transnational empires have familial foundations. However, with seven siblings as co-founders, Salford-based brewery Seven Brothers Brewing Co isn’t exactly run of the mill. Inspired by their father, who brewed beer in the family cellar, the brothers first started producing their own beer seven years ago (and booze brands obviously run through the family’s veins

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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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Illustrator Spotlight: Seo Young Kwon

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Seo Young Kwon. Seo Young Kwon’s Website. Seo Young Kwon on Instagram.

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SuperblyCo Logo & Brand Identity Designed by The Logo Smith

The Logo Smith

The post SuperblyCo Logo & Brand Identity Designed by The Logo Smith appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. SuperblyCo Logo & Brand Identity Designed by The Logo Smith. The Logo Smith worked with a past Client , Excedr , to design a Logo & Brand Identity for SuperblyCo: food & beverage equipment leasing company.

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100 Hi-Qty Free PSD Mockups

Graphic Design Junction

100 Best Mockups are here! Huge selection of free PSD mockups templates to showcase your product in beautiful and modern way. 100 mockups are divided into Eight categories Branding Mockups , Business Card Mockups , Brochure Mockups , Flyer/Poster Mockups , Packaging Mockups , Label Tag Mockups , T-shirt Mockups , and Misc Mockups all are available for commercial usage.

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Kobe Bryant Art Tributes

Trendland

Fans have been paying tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with art since his tragic death in the helicopter crash that shocked the world on January 26th along with his daughter Gianna and seven others. One of the artists quotes Kobe as saying “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.

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Cuervo Classic Is A Retro Surf Dream

The Die Line

The sticker-forward label features tropical-inspired surfer-competition stickers that give the overall feel for the bottle a retro beach dream. .

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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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Scotland’s new £20 note is canvas for beautiful fauna illustration

Its Nice That

The third new banknote to come out of the Fabric of Nature series features red squirrels whose fur transforms under UV light.

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BMW speaks out on “misinterpretation” of new logo

Design Week

When BMW unveiled its new corporate identity last week — its first in over 20 years — there was some confusion around its roll out. Marc Mielau, vice president of brand, marketing and customer strategy at the company, tells Design Week that this was in part caused by the outbreak of coronavirus. The identity, which was developed in collaboration with Munich-based studio BECC Agency, was supposed to be revealed at the annual Geneva International Motor Show.

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Jayde Perkin on the cathartic and daunting process of illustrating a memoir

Its Nice That

Following several mini comics on her personal life experience, I'm Not Ready is a long-form memoir by the illustrator discussing a particularly difficult period in her life with comforting honesty.

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Fragile Compositions of Perishable Goods Are ‘Hanging By a String’ in Illustrations by Vicki Ling

Colossal

Hanging By a String, (2020), graphite and colored pencil. All images © Vicki Ling, shared with permission. In her series Hanging By a String , illustrator Vicki Ling explores the fragility and precarity of modern life. Through her towers of perishables, Ling very literally presents instability and catastrophes moments from happening. With a tug or slip of the red string that she wraps around everyday items, her compositions would topple. “We can observe society today has achieved a high de

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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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What it Takes to Start a Brand: The Story of Lumens

Inspiration Feed

The decision to trailblaze Finding a job can be difficult, but starting your own business from scratch is definitely one of the most difficult things a person can do.

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Aurelia Peter’s bachelor thesis is a cryptic exploration into the ritual of masks

Its Nice That

Divided into three parts – a look book, publication and scarf – the Swiss graphic designer turns a critical lens on the notion of masks.

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“Nothing’s Coming Soon” by Photographer Clay Maxwell Jordan

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Featured in Graphis Journal #363: From Analogue to Digital Photography; Frank P. Wartenberg (DE)

Graphis

Frank P. Wartenberg is a German photographer who has created elegant imagery for over twenty years, winning numerous accolades and working with iconic brands such as Harrods, Absolut Vodka and Bloomingdales. In our Journal #363, we presented some of his award-winning work and a Q&A including valuable knowledge. He has worked between Hamburg, London and […].

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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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End Youth Homelessness illustrations

Communication Arts

With the help of artists from Jelly, these heartfelt illustrations for End Youth Homelessness work to spread the message of hope.

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The telescope. - Motion Design Inspiration

Abduzeedo

The telescope. - Motion Design Inspiration. abduzeedo Mar 11, 2020 Matthieu Braccini shared a beautiful motion design project on Behance. He was lucky to have the awesome opportunity to be commissioned by MTV, to make video, with total freedom about concept and artistic direction. As he mentions on the description “Damn i was so happy when i saw the mail!

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Welcome to Yaeji’s hypothetical animated universe, an addictive viewing experience

Its Nice That

We can't stop listening (or watching) the acclaimed DJ’s latest track Waking Up Down. Here, we go behind the scenes with Yaeji on a fun-filled tour of her creative imagination.

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The truth about racism in the UK

Creative Review

In December, grime artist Stormzy caused a media frenzy by pointing out the UK's racism. Here, Jude Yawson, co-author with Stormzy on his book Rise Up, calls out the hypocrisy that exists in UK media and explains why we urgently need wider representation in our culture. The post The truth about racism in the UK appeared first on Creative Review.

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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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Pineapple Collaborative Is On A Mission To Build A Community

The Die Line

For this project, the vessels would play a critical role. Studio L'ami explored several silhouette pairs that were both sustainable & recyclable.

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Michael Bodenmann’s latest book creates a non-linear pictorial tapestry of his time in China

Its Nice That

Designed by Samuel Bänziger, Rosario Florio and Larissa Kasper, the Jungle Books publication evokes the subjective narrative of the Swiss photographer’s time in China.

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Starbucks Begins Trial Of Compostable Hot Coffee Cups

The Die Line

The experimental cups come lined with a material called Bio-PBS, or bio-based polybutylene succinate, made by Mitsubishi Chemical.

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Sessùn Alma : Concept Store in Marseille

Trendland

The French brand Sessùn opened its new concept store in Marseille, south of France. The space was created with the desire to offer a friendly place for living, meeting and shopping. « Move borders, open the field and provoke meetings » that was what Emma François, Sessùn founder wanted while she was thinking about the project. The architect duo Marion Bernard renovated this old soap factory to match Sessùn sunny and natural aesthetic.

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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.