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Why TYPEONE magazine is a must-read for graphic designers

Creative Boom

All photography by Yeshen Venema TYPEONE magazine isn't just a beautifully designed print publication; it's also full of key insights about the evolving interaction between typography and graphic design. Read on to find out what it's all about. Oh, what a time to be a designer. While the 2020s has certainly been a tumultuous decade, world events have accelerated existing business, technological and cultural trends in a way that's brought design skills into high demand as brands across the globe

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Henri Judin Shares Furniture That Straddles Minimalism + Maximalism

Design Milk

The furniture collection Henri Judin displayed at SaloneSatellite during Milan Design Week 2023 is searching for something. That something is the exact point that lies halfway between minimalism and maximalism, a place where the design choices aren’t too little or too much. Inspired by the built environment, city, pop art, and plenty of neon yellow, Judin’s collection hits the nail on the head.

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Magpie turns to AI to generate 'irreverent' imagery for cocktail bar Lyaness' brand refresh

Creative Boom

Magpie Studio has worked with renowned mixologist Ryan Chetiwaradana (aka Mr Lyan ) a hell of a lot over the years, but in very 2023 fashion, its newest work for the cocktail wizard was created using AI. AI hasn't been without its controversies, of course. With the recent (conveniently headline-worthy) Sony World Photography Awards 'creative open' category winner Boris Eldagsen admitting his winning "photograph" was in fact "co-created" with AI.

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35mm Film: Lightroom Presets for The Retro Analog Look

Spoon Graphics

Access All Areas members have a wonderful set of Lightroom Presets to download this week, courtesy of FlowPresets. These 35mm Film photo effects are designed to recreate the unique texture, grain, and color tones of 35mm film, giving your digital photos the same warm, nostalgic feeling that only film can provide. FlowPresets create unique and beautiful Lightroom Presets for all types of photography.

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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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Should the world put a pause on AI? Future State 2023 speakers share their views

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Shutterstock Is artificial intelligence out of control? Does the government, or the industry itself, need to stop it? We chat with some of the speakers of Future State 2023 , which is taking place in Auckland next month, to gather their views. If you work in the tech or creative industries, you won't have been able to avoid the term 'AI' in recent months.

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Draga & Aurel Explore Artistic Experimentation of the 70s

Design Milk

For Milan Design Week 2023 , Como, Italy based Draga & Aurel are back for the second time with a new project for Nilufar , an art and design gallery in Milan. Space Couture is a collection of furnishings that give Op Art and outer space vibes with vivid colors and reflective surfaces. “In this age of darkness, we need to be lighthearted, carefree, and ‘sparkling.’ With our new project for Nilufar, we want to impart these positive, luminous vibes,” say Draga & Aurel.

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Download Dreamlike Minimalist Stock Illustrations

We And The Color

An In-Depth Exploration of Trendboyt’s Minimalist Illustrations Trendboyt ’s collection of minimalist illustrations is unlike anything else on the market. Through the unique take on art, the illustrator created a one-of-a-kind visual language that is sure to captivate any audience. Trendboyt ’s use of minimalism, pastel colors, surreal scenes, and abstract shapes are what truly set this collection apart from other stock illustrations.

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Adding Motion to the next decade of Atomic Design

UX Collective

Adding Motion to the next decade of Atomic Design (Yeo, 2023) A century of animation Design has been on a journey for a very long time, but it was only in the past century that a new way of thinking about design emerged thanks to the advent of new technologies. A miracle was born when Walt Disney signed a contract to produce a series of Alice Comedies.

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Barbora Batokova’s Enthralling Photographs Vividly Capture the Gilled Underbellies of Fungi

Colossal

All images © Barbora Batokova, shared with permission Pittsburgh-based photographer and self-proclaimed nemophilist Barbora Batokova has cultivated a deep passion for fungi ever since her childhood in the Czech Republic. Growing up mushroom hunting and foraging for hearty meals, Batokova shares the cultural nuances linked to moving overseas as she explains that the “ Czech Republic is a mycophilic country, which means people are not afraid of mushrooms, unlike people in mycophobic countrie

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Financial Website Design: 25 Examples for Inspiration

Vandelay Design

These financial website design examples will provide plenty of inspiration if you're working on a site in the finance industry. The post Financial Website Design: 25 Examples for Inspiration appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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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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13 Illustration Graduates to Watch From the Maryland Institute College of Art

Colossal

Kefan Shi , MFA ’23 (Illustration Practice) ( @langshiart ), “Garden” (2021) As the premiere visual storytelling form, illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a truly interdisciplinary practice using experimentation, reflection, and point of view. Confronting subjects of importance can be achieved with bold strokes or with a whisper, drawing the viewer closer to a place of understanding.

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Lettering artist Tyrsa is bringing fresh perspectives to typography

Its Nice That

The designer talks us through his mastery of analogue processes and typographic techniques.

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AI Artist Uses Midjourney to Bring Simpsons Characters to Life

Design You Trust

Ned Flanders An 18-year-old student from England, Jack Brook, has used artificial intelligence tool Midjourney to create human-like portraits of popular characters from the hit animated sitcom, The Simpsons. Despite some difficulties generating a few family and town members, Brook’s AI creations represent theoretical human versions of The Simpsons characters, fully realized by Midjourney V5.

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How to Create Eye-Catching Visual Elements That Drive Results

Inkbot Design

How to Create Eye-Catching Visual Elements That Drive Results Visuals are a powerful way to engage your audience, spread your message, and get results that will take your business to the next level. This article will discuss why visual elements are so crucial in today's online world and how they may assist companies in achieving their objectives. We'll also give you practical tips on creating strategic visuals to drive results.

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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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Experimental Poster Designs by Tofig Kazimov

We And The Color

Unlocking the Creative Potential of Tofig Kazimov’s Experimental Poster Designs Freelance graphic designer Tofig Kazimov has established himself as a creative mind in the industry through his innovative takes on poster designs and brand identities. His unique approach not only stands out amongst the plethora of traditional visual art but also offers valuable insight into how experimentation can open up new pathways of creativity.

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The benefits of pitching bad design ideas to stakeholders

UX Collective

How highlighting ineffective solutions conveys competence, trust, and foresight Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Adobe collaborates with children to create climate superheroes with Photoshop this Earth Day

Its Nice That

Discover how five creators have brought the children’s superhero drawings to life.

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Resigns and gains, how the negotiation works in UX teams

UX Collective

Some recommendations to consider when approaching hard conversations from UX teams. As with every negotiation, things will only sometimes be as expected; often, we must give up on things we need or consider crucial for the team. A few weeks ago, I was part of an incredible live session whose main goal was to broaden knowledge to an emerging product managers community in Latin America, of which I was delighted to be part and add some insights from my design background.

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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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Pets at Home

ID Identity Design

With over 450 stores across the UK, Pets at Home are without a doubt the nation’s biggest pet-care brand. Over the years they’ve helped pet owners to be their best by adding veterinary care, grooming, insurance, a host of services and a foundation that helps pets in need. They are the undisputed top dog of what they do. Although their world of pet-care brands have grown in reputation over the years, they have also grown apart in recognition.

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An Artist Creates Stunning Illustrations With Themes Of Life, Nature, Rebirth, And Spirituality

Design You Trust

Venus Angelica is a talented children’s book illustrator from Canada who creates captivating art pieces. Her passion for art began at an early age when her parents would read picture books to her at night, using funny voices and acting out the characters. The colorful illustrations in those storybooks sparked her imagination and nurtured her love for visual arts.

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Voxel Shops and Food Stalls by Shin Oh Tuck Traditional Malaysian Culture into Nostalgic Renderings

Colossal

“Nasi Lemak,” 126³ Voxel Hawker Stalls. All images © Shin Oh, shared with permission Illustrator Shin Oh nestles childhood memories of visiting traditional Malaysian shops and food stalls within tiny three-dimensional renderings, placing the immense affection she feels for such spaces in small confines. Part of two companion series titled 126³ Tiny Voxel Shops and 126³ Voxel Hawker Stalls , the digital works are made with voxels, or volumetric pixels used for building in popular vid

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How to Choose a Web Hosting Service for Small Businesses

Inkbot Design

How to Choose a Web Hosting Service for Small Businesses Your website is the lifeblood of your small business. That's why it's critical to carefully consider which web hosting company and plan would best serve the needs of your small business. Thousands of web hosting options are available online—all offering varying storage levels, bandwidth and support.

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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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Road Diner

Mindsparkle Mag

Pop & Pac is a multi-disciplinary Melbourne design studio. They created a new identity for Road Diner. One of the first, if not the very first Diner in the world, was established in Rhode Island USA in 1892. Walter Scott was the owner and it is said his most popular item at the time was a Chicken sandwich. This inspired the name, narrative and visual identity for Road Diner.

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Regional collection for Magnificent Milestones

Press'd

We are so excited to share the collection we created for our friends at Magnificent Milestones. All the designs were made with Chicago in mind. We’ll let our designers take it from here to describe their inspiration behind the invitations below: Revel Revel Motor Row, a restored historic Chicago landmark, serves as an event space filled with industrial elegance.

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Google Ventures (GV)

Mindsparkle Mag

Short Description: Corporate website for an iconic venture fund that contributes to its future growth and provides a reliable digital medium to establish long-lasting relationships with current and prospective partners. Author name: Synchronized Studio The post Google Ventures (GV) appeared first on Mindsparkle Mag.

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Logo design and brand identity for charging network service

Abduzeedo

Logo design and brand identity for charging network service abduzeedo 0424—23 Logo design and brand identity are crucial elements in creating a company's visual identity. They help to communicate the company's values, mission, and personality to the target audience and create a lasting impression. In this post, we will take a closer look at the logo design and brand identity for Orio, a company that provides charging networks for vehicles, created and shared by Jarosław Dziubek.

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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.

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Big Cats - Hadrien Degay Delpeuch #vector #cat #paper #illustration #minimal #tiger #animal #8bit

Designspiration

Big Cats - Hadrien Degay Delpeuch #vector #cat #paper #illustration #minimal #tiger #animal #8bit

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Wang Zhihong

Design Everywhere

Wang Zhihong

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I can see why everyone's bashing the new Google Fi Wireless logo

Creative Bloq

So many confusing design decisions.

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Wang Zhihong

Design Everywhere

Wang Zhihong

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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.