Wed.Oct 09, 2019

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50 stunningly beautiful geometric patterns in graphic design

Canva

Have you made the most out of geometric patterns? Sounds like a bit of an odd question, I know, but geometric patterns are an incredibly useful tool that you can really tap into. Geometric patterns when used correctly can be highly flexible, visually effective and in some cases, very functional. You can use them to bring vibrancy and life to your designs or a softer elegance and style to them.

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Video: How To Create a Vector eSports Logo Design in Illustrator

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of creating a bold eSports style logo with a mascot graphic, from the initial sketch right through to the final vector logo art. eSports logos are a continuation of the style of American football, baseball and hockey team branding that incorporate mascot illustration with strong type and vibrant colours.

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Top 10 Fastest & Most Powerful Laptops for Graphic Designers

Just Creative

At their core, laptops are built to be your PC on the go. Not every laptop is created equal though and some options out there are designed to provide the user as much processing power & speed that money can buy. While many times, these are designed for a specific audience, many consumers simply want to have the best, most powerful product that they can get their hands on.

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30 quotes for when you feel stressed

Canva

It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or how happy you consider yourself to be, there are going to be days when you’re going to feel completely stressed out. Stress is just a part of life, and it’s something that every person has to deal with at one point or another. But that doesn’t make it any easier! Stress can feel overwhelming and when you’re dealing with it, it can be hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

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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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Yan Yan Fang Rebranding

Trendland

The rebranding for Yan Yan Fang by WWAVE DESIGN is inspired by company’s Chinese origins. Selling edible birds’ nests – an Asian delicacy – the new visual identity highlights the nutritional qualities of the product. Featuring minimalist graphics and contrasting color palettes, the packaging was redesigned to target younger, design-savvy consumers.

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Reviewed: New Logo and Packaging for Young's by Kingdom & Sparrow

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“Ram Got Hops”. Established in 1831, Young's is one of the UK's oldest beer brands, operating its brewery from the same location -- where a pub and brewery had been in existence since 1550, apparently -- in London until 2006. The brewery was family-run until 2006 as well, with the great-great-grandson of co-founder Charles Allen Young being the last chairman.

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How to Record a Webinar

Noupe

In May of 1996, Microsoft launched NetMeeting — and with it, webinars were born. NetMeeting was a crude version of the webinar technology that was to come. Subsequent advances in technology have made it easier to hold presentations, lectures, and meetings in real-time over the internet. The benefits of webinars are obvious. Presentations that might have only been viewed by a roomful of people can now be seen by countless people spread far and wide.

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Noted: New Logo and Identity for Breast Cancer Now by Wolff Olins

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“Deep Embrace”. (Est. 2015) " Breast Cancer Now is the UK's first comprehensive breast cancer charity, combining world-class research and life-changing care to build a complete view of breast cancer and make faster progress for everyone affected. Steered by research and powered by care, Breast Cancer Now's ambition is that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and be supported to live well.

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5 Points for Practicing Perseverance

Ohn Mar Win

If you’ve been following my blog for the last few weeks you’ll know I wrote a brief overview of this whole Success Tips for Illustrators and Artists. Looking at that list now I would like to combine ‘taking action’ with ‘perseverance’ as in this industry I’m in (we’re talking everything from learning to paint in gouache, illustration, surface pattern) you really need grit to keep going, to keep taking those actions, over and over to gain a level of proficiency.

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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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Photo: New Entries from Colin Faulkner, Joseph Saraceno, and Craig Cutler

Graphis

For the Photography Annual 2020, Colin Faulkner submits his entry entitled, “Brass + Ceramic” (above left), from the U.S. His photo features several types of brass bowls and cutlery, with a closer look at the details. The textures, and even the discoloration, of the bowls and spoons, come through clearly. Faulkner’s approach to rustic kitchenware […].

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The Best Laptop Stands in 2019 [Buying Guide]

Just Creative

Sitting at your desk all day can put your body through strains that can affect your body in the long run. With the use of a laptop stand, the posture that people have can improve which is why we created a list of the Best Laptop Stands in 2019. Do you know what to look for in a laptop stand? Let’s start there shall we. Related Posts: Top Laptops. 17 Essential Tools for Designers.

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Far-West Spirit at the Willow House – a Minimalist Concrete Retreat Hotel [Texas]

Trendland

Welcome to the far west Texas! Willow House Hotel, situated almost at the Mexican border into the Big Bend National Park, The 12 casita desert retreat on over 250 acres of private land. With unobstructed views of the Chisos Mountain Range, it is the perfect location to relax and unwind in Far West Texas. The hotel has cubist and minimalist architecture which is an interpretation of the original Far-West spirit.

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Casa OchoQuebradas by Elemental

This is Paper

09.10.2019Casa OchoQuebradas by ElementalResearch, Architecture, Interiors Elemental's design for Casa OchoQuebradas draws on the rugged landscape of its site, a cliff on the coast of Chile, to create a rugged, even primitive weekend house design of concrete volumes.Photography: Cristóbal PalmaInspired by their idea that "a weekend house is ultimately a kind of retreat where people allowed themselves to suspend the conventions of life and go back to a more essential living," the house is a simpl

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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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Linked: Oracle Design Language

Under Consideration / Brand

[If you can not see a video here view this post on Brand New ]. Visit Link. I have received a number of tips about this but, unfortunately, other than this video, there is nothing else about this new design direction, dubbed "Redwood", for Oracle to make a complete post. The main website does show the new look and the bold use of only the "O" as the logo.

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One Room Challenge Week Two

Old Brand New

Rolling into week two of the One Room Challenge like this! And I am living for this moodboard. This is going to be such a luxurious library / office / lounge / guest bedroom. I haven’t picked out the paint color yet but I’m feeling this teal. We want to paint all the walls including the ceiling for extra impact. The lights are from Hudson Valley , art from Cozamia and Minted , and some of the furniture from Overstock.

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Spotted: New Logo for Volkswagen R

Under Consideration / Brand

Visit Link. About Spotted posts. No further images are included. No opinion is given. Not even a punny title. These are just… spotted. Best available link to learn more about the change (or the company) provided in the link above. Poll and comments are open.

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74 Shillington Finalists for AGDA Student Design Awards 2019

Shillington

Epic news! For the second year in a row, Shillington received the highest number of finalists for the AGDA Student Design Awards 2019 from a single design school. 74 finalists —at least 5 in each category—identity, packaging, print, digital and craft. Seventy-four #MadeAtShillington student projects were hand-selected by the official judging panel.

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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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Spotted: New Logo for Virtua Health

Under Consideration / Brand

Visit Link. About Spotted posts. No further images are included. No opinion is given. Not even a punny title. These are just… spotted. Best available link to learn more about the change (or the company) provided in the link above. Poll and comments are open.

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Feed: Casa OchoQuebradas by Elemental

This is Paper

09.10.2019 — Architecture, Interiors Casa OchoQuebradas in Chile designed by Elemental.

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Cravenhill Publishing

Shillington

The post Cravenhill Publishing appeared first on Shillington Design Blog.

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Vanity Fair: a farewell to Chris Dixon as he exits VF after 8 years

Type room

Tags. magazine , Graphic Design , Vanity Fair , New York , Didot , Canada , Chris Dixon , Condé Nast Publications , New York Magazine. Vanity Fair creative director Chris Dixon is exiting the magazine after eight years reports The Hollywood Reporter of the departure that makes headlines in the printing and creative industry today. Dixon has been with Vanity Fair since October 2011.

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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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Documenting the Migrant Crisis in Bangladesh in Photos

Feature Shoot

Since August 2017, more than 700,000 people have fled Rakhine State, Myanmar to seek safety in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Theirs has been a treacherous journey, made all the more dangerous since arriving at sprawling camps on the unstable hillsides of Kutupalong, their lives put in jeopardy with every passing monsoon and cyclone season. Many arrive injured, malnourished, and traumatized, these refugees live in structures made of bamboo, plastic, cardboard and sometimes corrugated metal sheeting.

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