Fri.Sep 03, 2021

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When Brand and Culture Collide

UX Collective

Thoughts on the external perception and internal reality of creative practice. For many designers like me, we assume that the external brand mythology that creative agencies project to clients and competitors is a seamless reflection of their internal values and culture.

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UX vs. UI – Which Should You Focus?

HONGKIAT

(Guest writer: Tarif Kahn). Web design can get complicated, especially when it’s difficult to know where to put your focus. As a designer, having a concrete goal to work towards is vital. Reaching that goal is how we measure our success. But when the question revolves around our main focus for a page or a site overall, answering that question is what enables us to set our goal.

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How to Use Social Media to Influence and Inspire Your Web Design Projects

Designmodo

This post is originally published on Designmodo: How to Use Social Media to Influence and Inspire Your Web Design Projects. In this day and age, many of us spend our lives swiping and scrolling through our socials. And, in addition to being a constant source of information and entertainment, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and other social media sites can also provide … For more information please contact Designmodo.

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50 Of The Best Hand Lettering Quotes to Inspire You

Graphic Design Junction

Hand-lettering quotes designs is now more popular way to present great messages in serious and romantic mode. Amazing hand lettering typography quotes with positive vibes. Brush lettering typography design trend is growing very fast. You can see very amazing lettering quotes on Instagram and Pinterest on every days. Graphic designers and artists are using watercolor, chalkboard, paper, and gold glam textures to make attractive lettering quotes and typography designs with goodtype thoughts.

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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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Instagram Quote Templates with Modern Geometric Shapes in Muted Colors

We And The Color

Download this eye-catching set of Adobe Illustrator quote templates for Instagram and other social media channels. Created by graphic designer and Adobe Stock contributor @blackcatstudio , this set of Instagram quote templates comes with six fully customizable layouts. Each layout is based on a unique design characterized by geometric shapes in muted colors.

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20 Awesome Treehouses For Your Inspiration

HONGKIAT

Think treehouses are just backyard structures built for kids to play in? Well, think again. Constructed for different functions and in different forms, treehouses have the potential to be achitectural masterpieces, much like castles. They remind us that our natural habitat was once amongst the trees. Below, we have compiled 20 awesome treehouses that really bring this notion to life.

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Hair brand Fable & Mane’s identity is inspired by its Indian roots

Design Week

Design studio Alphabet has created the identity for hair wellness brand Fable & Mane, inspired by the company’s Indian roots. Alphabet has crafted an illustrative tiger logo, bespoke typeface, as well as labels and packaging for the beauty brand. Fable & Mane was co-founded by siblings Nikita and Akash Mehta. According to the company, Nikita was reminded of the Indian tradition of hair oiling at a time of stress.

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Weekly News for Designers ? 608

SpeckyBoy

Responsivize – Use this open-source desktop app to test your web designs on popular devices. Why do people hate redesigns? – A look at the factors behind redesign backlash. 3DPop – This online tool will help you generate awesome 3D text effects using CSS. How to Handle Losing Your Motivation as a Designer – Learn a technique to help you recapture your motivation for getting things done. couleur.io – An online generator to help you create “harmonizing” color palettes.

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Alex Proba Wallpaper Turns Your Walls Into Visually Enticing Works of Art

Design Milk

Alex Proba’s name has become synonymous with colorful, abstract patterns adorning everything from ceramic tiles to rugs to swimming pools. They’re vibrant, visually enticing and just plain awe inspiring. A new collaboration now brings her work to wallcoverings in a collection called Alex Proba x Wallpaper Projects. The collection offers five abstract designs that can be turned into made to measure murals you can hang anywhere.

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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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Innumerable Metal Leaves and Flowers Cloak Intricately Sculpted Animals by Taiichiro Yoshida

Colossal

“The Dog in the Night Fog” Japanese artist Taiichiro Yoshida ( previously ) continues his surveys into the possibilities of metalsmithing with a new series of elaborately layered sculptures. Spending between two and six months on each work, Yoshida meticulously molds copper, bronze, silver, and other materials by hand, creating countless metallic pieces with intricately impressed textures and edgings.

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Preview: Vegan Interior Design Week will highlight “a new wave” of plant-based design

Design Week

A virtual conference dedicated to “ending animal exploitation” in design will take place in November. Vegan Interior Design Week will be a five-day online event, featuring more than 30 international speakers across panel discussions, a virtual showroom and networking sessions. Malai Eco, makers of coconut leather “I discovered a whole new wave of vegan textiles” The event is the brainchild of interior architect and animal rights activist Aline Dürr.

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Bizarre Wide-Eyed Hybrids Reflect Imagined Landscapes in Naoto Hattori’s Miniature Paintings

Colossal

“Green Walk.” All images © Naoto Hattori, shared with permission. At once adorable and unnervingly surreal, the fantastical creatures rendered by Naoto Hattori ( previously ) seamlessly meld the myriad textures and colors found in nature into unusual hybrids. They’re often fluffy, equipped with horns in surprising spots, and bear eyes so inordinately large and glassy that they reflect full-scale landscapes.

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Must-See Places to Photograph Before You Die

Design Beep

If you are a budding photographer, you’re no doubt always looking for the next fascinating subject to capture on camera. One of the best ways to find inspiration for your next photo is by looking on platforms for free photo sharing , which are full of interesting images for you to ponder over. These websites can offer a whole host of places, people and objects that have been captured brilliantly, potentially giving you your next challenge behind the lens.

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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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CITIx60 city guide books presented by 60 creatives #insider #guide #city #design #world #book #map #cities #creatives #illustration

Designspiration

CITIx60 city guide books presented by 60 creatives #insider #guide #city #design #world #book #map #cities #creatives #illustration

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Street Artist Makes Mario Mosaics Where He Cosplays As Different Characters

Design You Trust

According to IN THE WOUP, a French street artist based in Lyon: “I’ve been a street artist for over 10 years. My work has always been inspired by the Geekdom and its infinite wealth. Raised by video games and the “club Dorothée” (French cartoon show), I subsequently quenched my thirst for fantasy through books, movies, manga, and board games… In short, everything that came to my hands!

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Derrick Woods-Morrow builds a safe space for “queer kin” throughout his multidisciplinary practice

Its Nice That

Raised in Greensboro and based in Chicago, the artist uses art, photography, film and archival imagery to explore sexuality and freedom.

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Brzilian Street Artist Goes Viral After Using Trees As ‘Hair’ For His Women’s Portraits

Design You Trust

Urbanism and nature seem like contradictory things, but this is not always the case. Sometimes if one’s imagination can allow, the two can be combined just like bread and butter, forming a collaboration that creates something really special and unique. More: Instagram h/t: boredpanda. Works by a certain artist in Goiânia, Brazil, are becoming more and more known worldwide.

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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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F5: Sophie Ashby Strives for Diversity in Interior Design

Design Milk

Photo: Jon Gorrigan. Interior designer Sophie Ashby is half South African, half English and grew up between Stellenbosch (Cape Town) and the UK. She broadened her design views with a BA in History of Art at Leeds University, going on to study Interior Design at Parsons, The New School for Design in Manhattan. Sophie founded her interior design and creative direction practice, Studio Ashby Ltd , in 2014.

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This Artist Creates Hilarious Combinations Of Popular Characters In Iconic Scenes

Design You Trust

Many fans get excited when movies or TV shows feature characters from different franchises or even universes. These mash-ups are intriguing: the characters interact with each other in really unique and interesting ways, the fandoms get to mingle, and many more plot possibilities open up. One of the best (and the most successful) examples of this is Marvel’s Avengers, or any other comic book interpretation, for that matter.

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Exposure: Yana Wernicke

Creative Review

In her latest Exposure column, Gem Fletcher profiles photographer Yana Wernicke, whose work explores the profound relationship between humans and animals. The post Exposure: Yana Wernicke appeared first on Creative Review.

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Ink it All on Behance #ink #typography #design #octopus #illustration #tattoo #needle #motto #art #tentacles #suckers #cool

Designspiration

Ink it All on Behance #ink #typography #design #octopus #illustration #tattoo #needle #motto #art #tentacles #suckers #cool

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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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How to Host a Website: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Design Beep

Hosting your website simply means “finding” a home for your site to make it accessible on the internet. You can think of it as renting virtual premises for your website. If you are not tech-savvy, web hosting may sound complicated, but it is not. This guide will help you host your site if you are in the process of building a website or you already have one.

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Daily Inspiration #1188 | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials

Designspiration

Daily Inspiration #1188 | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials

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Nike celebrates Ronaldo’s latest record with honorary pitch

Creative Review

The goal features embroidered text stating ‘Greatness starts with a goal’ and its crossbars show an illustrated timeline of Ronaldo’s career in 15 scenes. Designed by Portuguese artist AkaCorleone, these depict the places that shaped him, significant moments so far and the many accolades he has received. The renovated pitch accompanies an ad from Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam, which features imagery from the island of Madeira, where tributes to Ronaldo abound.

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Traveling Through Sham Tseng

Mindsparkle Mag

The title of this design post invites us to travel to Hong Kong, literally. In this new adventure we’re sharing with you, the exact location we’re visiting is Sham Tseng’s village. The place is culturally rich as its diversified inhabitants keep their traditions alive. The Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage from Hong Kong asked Pengguin design studio to create a visual identity and exhibition design for Sham Tseng.

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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.