UX Collective

MAY 4, 2023

How to design complex applications by matching the complexity of UI with the mental models of users and vice versa. Designing interfaces for applications and software that people will use involves aligning them with the mental models that individuals possess. These mental models represent a compressed version of reality that people use to handle situations in life, even though they may not accurately reflect the full picture or true reality (as proposed by Donald Hoffman ).

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2023

Although many people like meat, they'll likely hate how it's sourced. They want better choices that are more ethical and sustainable for their health and the planet. Cue Fork & Good – a company that is pioneering the way meat is cultivated at scale and one that has enjoyed a rebrand courtesy of Mother Design. Despite a competitive market and longstanding place in the sustainable food conversation, cultivated meat is still waiting to take off.

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I Love Typography

MAY 4, 2023

Read the book, Typographic Firsts For a limited time, you can get 50% off a selection of quality fonts, including some of our most popular designs. Whether you’re a graphic designer, marketer, or simply someone who loves typography, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Our carefully curated library of fonts is designed to help you create stunning […] The post 50 % off Fonts appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2023

Sarah Graham in her studio With colourful, kitsch and photorealism paintings of nostalgic sweets, toys and iconic branding from her youth resulting in a hugely successful career, it's hard to believe Sarah Graham is a survivor of bipolar disorder, two suicide attempts and severe mental health difficulties. She considers art to have saved her life and is launching her biggest solo show next month to help others.

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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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Design Milk

MAY 4, 2023

The Wooden Cabin might resemble a traditional cottage form, but Markéta Cajthamlová designed this cabin with a modern aesthetic. Located on sloped land in the Jizera Mountains, the modern cabin with its unexpected blue exterior is surrounded by meadows and forests making for a perfect retreat all year long. The rectangular structure is clad in dark blue clapboard and finished with a gabled roof and corner windows.

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Creative Bloq

MAY 4, 2023

Kids' drawings brought to life by pro artists.

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Design Milk

MAY 4, 2023

The Ana Chair is a minimal chair created by Brooklyn-based designer Arielle Assouline-Lichten of Slash Objects presented at Milan Design Week 2023. Each Ana Chair is unique, as Assouline-Lichten sources remnant marble and is inspired by the natural veining of the stone. She cuts the marble slab into squares that, when rearranged, appear as a cohesive whole.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 4, 2023

As a web designer, you understand that creativity can strike at any time. But sometimes, it can be challenging to think of new and innovative ideas for your designs. That’s where these Midjourney prompts come in. Created by various creative Midjourney users, these prompts are like a guide to help you kickstart your next design project. In this post, we’ve compiled some of the most useful Midjourney prompts for designers to use as a reference.

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Design Milk

MAY 4, 2023

The latest collaboration to slide across our screens is this bright and bold 58-piece kitchen collection from chef and cookbook author Molly Baz and Crate & Barrel. The Molly Baz for Crate & Barrel collection features lots of curves, color (“Molly Baz blue!”), and considerate touches that only a cook like her might dream up. And dreamed she did.

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UX Collective

MAY 4, 2023

Learn one of the ways in which AI has elevated my design work. By now, it’s no secret that AI will considerably impact the future of branding and design—making us question how we can continue to provide irreplaceable value as designers. Some creatives like Alif Ibrahim of It’s Nice That have suggested it be used to automate mundane and repetitive tasks like resizing, exporting, or mindless pixel pushing.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Inkbot Design

MAY 4, 2023

15+ Best Art Deco Fonts for a Classic Look Art Deco is a design style that emerged in the early 20th century and quickly became one of the most iconic and influential movements of the time. With its sleek lines, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation, Art Deco celebrated luxury, modernity, and glamour. Art Deco is often used in graphic design , fashion, architecture, and more.

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FlowingData

MAY 4, 2023

Quantum computing promises a higher level of processing power over current computers, but it comes with its own challenges with implementation. When it comes to fruition, it’ll also break current privacy measures like your banking password. Financial Times explains how this works with a fine set of animations and illustrations.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 4, 2023

Launching a website for a client doesn’t mean the end of the road. You may continue to work together for years to come. Things like maintenance, repairs, and maybe even a lucrative redesign could all be in the cards. To get to that point, you’ll need to build a strong relationship. There are no guarantees. But it’s still the best way to ensure that a client will keep coming back.

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UX Collective

MAY 4, 2023

Elegance is a fundamental concept that is deeply embedded in our lives and work. Is there a universal definition of elegance? Elegance exists even amidst complexity A mix of practicality, subjectivity, and formality In software, as in other domains, the word elegant is imbued with power. I’ve marveled at how elegance manifests in many forms and have always sought elegance in my work.

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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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Inkbot Design

MAY 4, 2023

Inbound Marketing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide Are you looking for fresh ways to attract and engage potential customers? Well, search no more! You've just created the perfect resource: “Inbound Marketing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses.” In this article, we'll unravel the magic behind inbound marketing, explore its benefits, and provide a roadmap to skyrocket your brand's online presence.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2023

Austin-based design studio Voila has crafted a calming yet "imperfect' identity for ToBeHonest, a mental health support platform designed specially for Generation Z. The refresh hopes to encourage a shift in attitudes towards mental health in the United States and help break down any stigma surrounding it. Led by Julien Renvoye and Diego Leal, Voila calls itself a "creative growth studio" and currently has a team of five, working with brands such as EverAfter, Resolute and Office Space.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 4, 2023

The 15+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Projects If you're a designer, marketer, or simply someone who enjoys creating visually appealing content, you know the importance of typography. The right font can transform your project from mediocre to stunning, and brush fonts are popular for adding a personal touch. These fonts mimic the look of hand-drawn letters, giving your designs a unique and authentic feel.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Coverings 2023 was one for the books. From April 18-21, Orlando’s Orange County Convention Centre was packed from wall to wall with tile launches from nearly 1,000 global exhibitors, each reaching new heights of craftsmanship and innovation. Among the usual suspects (large-format slabs and wallpaper-like botanicals, we’re looking at you), several tile trends emerged as standouts.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 4, 2023

Curated Content: Ultimate Guide to Content Curation The need for businesses and marketers to consistently deliver high-quality, relevant, and engaging content to their audiences has never been more critical. Amidst the seemingly endless sea of information, it's easy to feel inundated by the sheer volume of content at our fingertips. This is where the power of curated content steps in, offering an efficient and effective solution to create value and capture the attention of your target audience.

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Colossal

MAY 4, 2023

“Heterosis” by Mat Collishaw and Danil Krivoruchko for OG.ART , which showcases curated collections of dynamic generative art and offers a space for renowned digital artists to experiment with dynamic NFTs Celebrate creativity with.ART, the premier domain for the global art community , as it marks six years since its launch and approaches a significant milestone of 300,000 registrations.

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We And The Color

MAY 4, 2023

The skilled team of Paper Play created a bold and colorful visual identity for Rising Soda Water. Based in Chengdu, China, PP&COMPANY is the design service division of PaperPlay, offering comprehensive solutions for brand identity, graphic visuals, and print production. Their skilled design team was commissioned to create a striking brand identity and packaging system for Rising Soda Water ( 气泡升腾 ).

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Colossal

MAY 4, 2023

Victoria Villasana, Les Arenes de Picasso near Paris. All images courtesy of Joseph Ford, shared with permission What would artists create if all of the world’s surfaces could become a canvas? Joseph Ford —of Invisible Jumpers fame—responds to this question in a new project called Double Take. Collaborating with eight street artists including Peeta ( previously ), Levalet (previously ), and Victoria Villasana ( previously ), Ford reimagines the possibilities of public spaces that are other

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Vandelay Design

MAY 4, 2023

Wireframing is an essential part of the design process. Learn all about wireframes and how to incorporate them into your work. The post What is a Wireframe? (Benefits for Web Design & UX Design) appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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Colossal

MAY 4, 2023

Victoria Villasana, Les Arenes de Picasso near Paris. All images courtesy of Joseph Ford, shared with permission What would artists create if all of the world’s surfaces could become a canvas? Joseph Ford —of Invisible Jumpers fame—responds to this question in a new project called Impossible Street Art. Collaborating with eight artists including Peeta ( previously ), Levalet (previously ), and Victoria Villasana ( previously ), Ford reimagines the possibilities of public spaces that are ot

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Designspiration

MAY 4, 2023

The Inspiration Grid : Design Inspiration, Illustration, Typography, Photography, Art, Architecture & More #snakes

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We And The Color

MAY 4, 2023

Elevate Your Stationery Design with This Comprehensive Mockup Set Are you looking for a comprehensive and stylish stationery mockup set to showcase your brand identity? Look no further than this set created by Adobe Stock contributor @mego-studio , explicitly designed for Adobe Photoshop users. Whether you’re a professional designer or just getting started with design, this mockup set is an excellent solution for all your stationery needs.

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Designspiration

MAY 4, 2023

Fifty and Fifty Desgin Project | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials #typography

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Creative Bloq

MAY 4, 2023

The founder of DeepAI tells us why he's scared.

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Design You Trust

MAY 4, 2023

Maor Zabar is not your ordinary milliner. With over a decade of experience in hat-making, Zabar has become a true specialist in his field, renowned for his expertise and top-tier craftsmanship. His works are remarkable, capturing the attention of fashion enthusiasts and art lovers alike. But what sets Zabar’s creations apart is their playful and imaginative style, which transforms his hats into miniature dioramas or scenes inspired by daily life.

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Design Everywhere

MAY 4, 2023

SYNTAX

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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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