We And The Color

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Freelance designers possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital age. With the advent of online platforms and the increasing demand for creative content, there are numerous opportunities for freelance designers to monetize their designs and generate a sustainable income. In this blog post, we’ll explore various avenues for freelance designers to turn their creative endeavors into profitable ventures. 1.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

© Adobe Adobe has long been the friend of creatives. But the rise of generative AI is putting it in a difficult position. This week, Adobe is marking 20 years of its Adobe Max conference, and boy, does it have a lot to celebrate. For any software company to get thousands of people around the world, watching them announce their latest features online is an impressive feat.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Adobe is pushing ahead with more AI art tools, Rufus Deuchler, Senior Evangelist at Adobe, explains how its protecting artists.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 8, 2023

These AI tools are revolutionising the design process.

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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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BP&O

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A marshmallow is sweet, soft, pliable. Yet they are also resilient and surprisingly strong – who among us hasn’t enjoyed watching them perform surprisingly well under a hydraulic press compared to substances that much more obviously scream ‘structural integrity’? Perhaps this soft-yet-strong dynamic is why the name works for an insurance company. Or perhaps, more simply, the name works because The post Marshmallow by Ragged Edge appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The course touches on Paula’s career, vision and practice as well as guiding you through lessons on typography, logo creation, editorial design, environmental design, film titles and more.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Located high in Montreal, the terrace's delectable sunsets influenced the entire graphic identity. Sat atop the 44th floor, way up high on the prestigious Place Ville Marie, Monreal, is a new summer terrace, Rose Orange, designed by the A5 group. With heads almost in the clouds, visitors can enjoy the views and indulge in the sunsets on show every evening.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Form yields function in the Lehar and Namiti table series by Delhi-based design studio Vakr , positioning the new collections somewhere between structural art and home furnishings. The two share contour language derived from Hindi and Sanskrit words meaning wave and fusion, respectively. Inspired by the dynamics of structures under pressure, the furnitures’ solid elements – Lehar in concrete and Namiti of reclaimed wood – appear broken apart to reveal a rattan structure that holds them in visual

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HONGKIAT

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tired of that overused profile picture across all your social platforms? If you’re struggling to find fresh and unique images for each of your accounts, we’ve got a treat for you. Whether you want to add artistic effects, tweak, reimagine, or place yourself in a dreamlike scenario, these platforms have it all. Check out our curated list of 10 websites where you can craft your personalized avatar.

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BP&O

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Deodorant isn’t traditionally a hotbed of innovation: for the most part, ‘women’s’ products don an unremarkable raft of white packaging (freshness!); blue, pragmatic type; and vague, rarely-kept promises about lasting for 72-hours. For the men, packs are sombre shades of black, dark blue, or grey (manly!) and just as drearily practical as the women’s.

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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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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Hong Kong design team found most pet branding relied heavily on illustration, so decided to play with typography instead.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Designing modern, creative logos is a blend of art, psychology, and strategy. A well-crafted creative logo designs communicates a brand’s identity, captures the essence of its business, and leaves a lasting impression on its audience. By focusing on simplicity, relevance, memorability, versatility, timelessness, and uniqueness, and staying informed about contemporary design trends, you can create logos that stand the test of time and set brands apart in today’s competitive marketplac

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Children are being offered nutritious meals at school, but many aren't eating them. Without Studio has come up with an imaginative solution by getting the children themselves involved. In a world with so many unhealthy eating options, a parent can find it a constant battle to persuade their kids to eat properly and get the nutrition they need. This makes school dinners a great opportunity to socialise youngsters into sensible eating habits.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the heart of Bali’s lush jungle, a mesmerizing architectural structure has taken root, challenging conventional notions of residential living. The Loop , a jaw-dropping spiral house in Pajangan, Bali, has redefined the essence of living amidst a tropical paradise, thanks to architect Alexis Dornier , with the help of interior designer Silvia Fairman.

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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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Booooooom

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A series of collages by Vancouver-based photographer, artist and bookmaker Barbara Strigel.

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BP&O

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Anyone who’s ever had a dog, or just interacted with one, has likely spotted that over and above pretty much anything, food is the centre of their universe. Unfortunately for us, though, it’s not just dog-safe food that they’ll do whatever it takes to get their paws on: human food, it seems, often has the most appeal. But just as The post Paws Off! by Seachange appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“Viper Weave #8” (2023). Photos by Sylvain Deleu. All images © Malene Hartmann Rasmussen, shared with permission “Folklore relating to Scandinavia is a great inspiration and something I have grown up with during my childhood and adolescence in my native Denmark,” says Malene Hartmann Rasmussen , whose enigmatic ceramics draw from personal memories, nostalgia, and ancient customs. “Harvest rituals such as the tradition of making corn dollies , at Christmas-time when

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Creative brochure templates are used for various needs: Whether it’s for a corporate annual report , a fashion portfolio, or showcasing your personal photography, these professional brochure templates have you covered. With these templates, you can create more than just an annual report; they make it simple to present your business, corporate identity, public relations, or financial company in a modern and clean design.

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Taking literal inspiration from its name, Design Bridge and Partners has crafted a fresh identity for The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles. At its core is The Archer, built on the legendary Artemis – designed to represent each student, aiming for her goals. The work by Design Bridge and Partners marks a significant milestone for the Californian school that prides itself on helping its students discover and pursue their excellence.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a world of standardized furniture and predictable design, this architectural project stands out as a testament to creativity, comfort, and the boundless possibilities of holistic design. Welcome to Cinema Visiona , a home theater project by Matter Make that challenges the norms of scale and aesthetics, inviting you to embark on a cinematic journey like no other.

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Booooooom

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A visual exploration of mental illness and recovery by self-taught photographer Lawrence Hardy.

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The Die Line

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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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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Colossal

OCTOBER 17, 2023

All images © Vorja Sánchez, shared with permission Beastly jugs and vessels with legs comprise the latest in illustrator Vorja Sánchez ’s eclectic and uncanny menagerie ( previously ). A new print titled “Ancient Pottery” draws inspiration from a wide variety of stoneware urns, bowls, and statuettes from prehistoric cultures around the world, imbuing each of them with the lively features of animals or mythological beings.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The professional brochure design templates have revolutionized the way businesses approach design and marketing. They provide a cost-effective, time-efficient, and customizable solution for creating visually stunning brochures that engage and captivate audiences. In the busy world of marketing and business communication, a good brochure can make a big difference.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Folkestone-based illustrator Ben Gore has paid fitting tribute to the late, great rapper MF Doom in his upcoming cookbook titled Doom's Bistro. Packed with 60 recipes inspired by the masked musician's discography, it includes dozens of fun illustrations. The greatly missed British-American rapper MF Doom has left a huge mark on the world of hip hop thanks to his raps that boast intricate wordplay and his supervillain stage persona.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It started with an engagement and ended with the Galliforms furniture collection – that’s the story according to Leah Ring of Another Human and her now husband, artist Adam de Boer. The new furniture collaboration went into development shortly after the duo were betrothed, inspiring Leah to daydream about what the bedroom of a mid-century couple living in the suburbs might look like.

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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Booooooom

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A selection of images from Italian photographer and art director Francesca Forquet.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The illustrator fuses Japanese stereotypes and an authentic experience of her culture.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

All images © Bunnie Reiss, shared with permission For Bunnie Reiss , the studio can take her anywhere. From her art-filled desert home near Joshua Tree, California, to walls in cities around the country, her surroundings transform into her canvas. “I want to be the sort of artist that gives people something to look at for free and make it accessible,” she tells Colossal.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Discover the best halloween fonts for eerie and enigmatic halloween creations. These exquisite halloween fonts draw inspiration from the world of horror, conveying an uncanny, gothic aesthetic. Whether you’re working on logos, banners, posters, product packaging, advertising, or any design endeavor, these best halloween fonts emanate an aura of spookiness and subtle horror, elevating the visual appeal of your projects.

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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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