Tue.Jun 14, 2022

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Humberto Cruz on defining artistic success and building a personal brand

Creative Boom

Tomorrow Creates & Sea Shepherd © Humberto Cruz. Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Having recently gone freelance thanks to a successful run on Everpress , he shares his insights on what it means to be successful and how to build a following.

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Sitko Pizza Co. by Werklig

BP&O

Pizza making is a lot like brand identity design. It has many potential configurations: it can be generic or wildly individual, but fundamentally, it’s systematic, a framework of organised elements. It is a base that holds a variety of communicative assets and techniques (the toppings, if you will). Appeal is determined by how well this is orchestrated, and how well.

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Turner Prize to be hosted by Towner Eastbourne in 2023

Creative Boom

The world's leading and most notorious accolade for contemporary art, the Turner Prize, will be presented at London's Towner Eastbourne in 2023. And with the gallery notching up its centenary next year, this marks the centrepiece of its anniversary celebrations. Those who have been to Towner Eastbourne will know that the gallery is a perfect fit for the Turner Prize.

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Hey, check out this egg-laying wool-milk-pig: said no one ever

UX Collective

How designing for customization leads to inclusion on Wikipedia. By Robin Schoenbaechler & Jazmin Tanner Over the past year, the Wikimedia Foundation Android team has focused on improving the communications experience for our Wikipedia Android app audience. Asynchronous collaboration is a core component of the Wikipedia editing experience, and the lower the entry barrier to editing, the more diverse the content will be for our 14 projects across 300 languages.

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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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Revant Dasgupta's sketchy illustrations are reflective and commemorative of his hometown, Kolkata

Creative Boom

ONNO COllective Litho Flyer © Revant Dasgupta. It's not uncommon to hear of an artist's practice beginning in childhood – unknowingly or intentionally. Raised between Kolkata and Durgapur by his mother, Revant Dasgupta would spend hours and hours drawing in his own time. "I was raised without a television, so I have been drawing for as long as I can remember and read many books and comics growing up," he tells Creative Boom.

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A Seattle Home Made of Glass Boxes Lives Amongst the Trees

Design Milk

Longing to tear down the original home, clients requested a new, larger home in the same spot that evoked the same feelings as the one demolished. Taking on the task was Sandall Norrie Architects , in collaboration with Swivel Interiors , who designed the Modern Treehouse to live amongst the lush greenery while optimizing views of Lake Washington and Mt.

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Woodyman—The Home Industry branding by Sonia Castillo Studio

We And The Color

Sonia Castillo Studio created this modern brand identity for Woodyman. Founded by two friends, Woodyman is a brand specializing in the development of custom-made products and furniture that last over time. Handcrafted in Spain, they create useful, beautiful, and unique interior design solutions. Sonia Castillo Studio was commissioned to design a new brand identity that would capture the quality of their work and allow them to position their company as a trusted leader in their industry.

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Gaurab Thakali on how music can inspire and drive his lively illustration practice

Its Nice That

The London-based illustrator was first on the stage at this month’s Nicer Tuesdays. In his talk, he gave us a detailed run-down of his influences, key projects and sketchy creative process.

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Creative Liquid Photography by Jack Long

Design You Trust

Milwaukee-based photographer Jack Long captures water, ink and other liquids in high speed to produce awe-inspiring experimental shots. More: Behance , Instagram. Source.

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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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Is it stop motion or 19th-century zoetrope animation? Inside the Pharrell, Tyler the Creator and 21 Savage music video

Its Nice That

Electric Theatre Collective has us looking out for Buzz and Woody in the Pixar-inspired video, featuring rappers-cum-action figures complete with model Hot Wheels.

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Skies Peek Through Foliage in French Knots in Embroideries that Peer Up From the Forest Floor

Colossal

All images © Sew Beautiful, shared with permission. Look up! The vibrant embroideries of the U.K.-based artist known as Sew Beautiful capture the awe-inspiring breadth of the outdoors within a tiny wooden hoop. Layering colorful French knots and long, straight threads in neutral tones, the artist transforms thin organza bases into fiber renditions of forests dense with autumn leaves or aerial shots capturing wide swaths of landscape.

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How to Deal with Criticism in The Freelancing World

HONGKIAT

Criticism can tear you apart , but only if you allow it to do that. Accepting criticism is an essential part of improving one’s skills. A person always has to face his own share of criticism. The best kind is those who take criticism in their stride and learn to live with it. It is a lot more difficult than it sounds. The world is a place where everyone has his or her own views.

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In Spellbindingly Sensitive Sculptures by Nichola Theakston, Serene Animals Reflect and Dream

Colossal

“Sacred Langur,” bronze. All images © Nichola Theakston, shared with permission. The natural world and moments of tenderness merge in Lincolnshire-based artist Nichola Theakston ’s expressive sculptures. Serene mammals sculpted in terracotta and cast in bronze characterize a tranquil animal world in which they relax, reflect, and dream. “The notion that an individual creature may experience some spiritual dimension beyond its instinctive animal behaviours is the premise behind

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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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Stockholm’s Tarkett Atelje? is an Inventive Take on the Showroom

Azure Magazine

In a typical showroom, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of samples. These spaces are often static and devoid of life. But as an extension of a brand, a showroom has the potential to be so much more than a place to display products. Case in point: Tarkett Ateljé, a recently opened showroom in Stockholm’s trendy Södermalm design district. An innovator in the push toward a circular economy, flooring brand Tarkett turned to local firm Note Design Studio to create a space that reflects its forward-thin

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2022 BigPicture Competition Highlights the Resilient and Striking Biodiversity Around the World

Colossal

“The Stoat’s Game” by Jose Grandío, Terrestrial Life Finalist. All images courtesy of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition, originally published in bioGraphic , shared with permission. Stoats, a type of short-tailed weasel, are known for their mesmerizing dances, a distraction tactic that involves twists and leaps like the one captured by photographer Jose Grandío.

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30 of the Best Edgy Fonts for Original Designs

Vandelay Design

These edgy fonts are unique, original, and unconventional. If you're looking for a font that will stand out, you'll love this collection of the best edgy fonts. The post 30 of the Best Edgy Fonts for Original Designs appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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Discover the emotive work of illustrator Karlotta Freier

Its Nice That

The editorial illustrator creates thoughtfully detailed work, aiming to create pieces that evoke an atmosphere for the viewer.

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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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How to set up a design agency in 10 simple steps

Creative Boom

Nomad's studio space in London. Very few people set out with the dream of founding their own agency. Mostly, we fall into it. It happens almost by accident with no grand plan. It just kind of happens. But growing a business does actually start on day one. Whilst you may be a designer, project manager or writer, the trick is to think beyond your role and absorb as much information as possible from everyone around you.

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Flowstate

Mindsparkle Mag

Flowstate resides in the spaces in-between; a place where creative collisions are made and seen. It is the state of the unexpected. Flowstate is an architecturally designed performance and dwelling space, a site for multi-artform expression in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank. Pop & Pac offered it up to their community as an inspiring place of beauty and respite; a well-spring of fresh experiences and sweet diversions.

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25 Outstanding Websites With Video Backgrounds

Vandelay Design

These websites with video backgrounds provide plenty of inspiration. You'll see example of websites that make effective and creative use of video within the web design. The post 25 Outstanding Websites With Video Backgrounds appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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Emily López’s digital artworks are an acid colour trip

Creative Review

Emily López has had quite the journey over the last ten years, living in Atlanta, Bogotá and now New York, and trading an impressive advertising CV for life as a freelance artist. After a lengthy stint working as a graphic designer at Ogilvy & Mather, DDB and Vice – all in Colombia where her family lives – she decided the ad industry wasn’t for her.

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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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21 of the Best Subtitle Fonts

Vandelay Design

These subtitle fonts will give you plenty of options to create effective, legible subtitles. Simplicity is key for subtitles, and these fonts excel in that area. The post 21 of the Best Subtitle Fonts appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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Futuristic Architectural Dreamscapes by Javier Valero

Design You Trust

These tranquil, architecturally awe-inspiring scenes were envisioned by the Barcelona-based architect and 3D artist Javier Valero, whose imagined structures involve undulating lines, lofty, cavernous spaces and the most magical of settings. Who would you invite to wallow with you in this urban dreamscape? More: Instagram , Behance. Source.

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Adobe Photoshop exclusive: clean up your old photos with just one click!

Creative Bloq

The new Photo Restoration Neural Filter looks incredible.

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Meet Bulletproof: Industry Partner for our 2022 Diversity in Design Full Scholarship in New York City, London & Sydney

Shillington

We’re proud to announce, that for the second year, Shillington is partnering with Bulletproof for our Diversity in Design Full Scholarship + Industry Mentorship opportunities. This year we’re offering Full Scholarships in New York City, London and Sydney—providing a career-changing opportunity to aspiring designers from underrepresented groups. As a collaborative commitment by both educators and employers, the scholarship strives to support and strengthen equity by cultivating diverse and inclus

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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.