Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ragged Edge's work for Marshmellow The world of graphic design is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging all the time. And the current global turmoil is only accelerating this effect. Here, we explore eight of the most hotly anticipated trends for 2024 based on the insights of industry experts. The world's in a rocky place right now. But the good news is that whatever happens to the economy in 2024, graphic design will be in demand… perhaps more than ever.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Brinca typeface by In-House International Which typefaces are going to be hot in the year to come? We bring together 50 fabulous fonts that everyone needs to know about – in one easy place. We've all got our favourite fonts, but it's good to mix things up now and again and stop your design work from becoming stale. And the start of a new year is the perfect time to do so.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating the vast landscape of design tools can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing between two industry titans: Adobe Express and Canva. Both platforms have garnered immense popularity for their user-friendly interface, extensive template library, and ability to produce visually appealing designs. However, beneath the surface lies a nuanced interplay of strengths and weaknesses that sets each tool apart.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Identity for GlouGlou by &Something The founder of Shrewsbury design studio &Something , Tony Clarkson, opens up about his recent struggles with motivation and offers his advice to others in the same situation. When you enter the creative industry, it can be really tough to find your place, fit in, and earn a consistent living. Eventually, though, you find your stride and enter a dream period, where you're working on projects that matter to you, improving your work day-on-day, and drivin

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Bucking the idiom “too many cooks in the kitchen,” Café Mars represents the richness achieved when architecture marinates in collaborative effort across distinct disciplines. The founders and co-chefs, Jorge Olarte and Paul D’Avino, enlisted New York-based Format Architecture to help them deliver an experience in service to their culinary narrative, Italian-American heritage, and the Gowanus neighborhood – with a dash of Format’s signature geometry.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our gaming expert selects the best indies games of the year to date, from artistic triumphs to retro-inspired adventures, playable on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As I write this, the transformation of Ontario Place seems imminent : from public all-age playground to $40-a-day privatized resort; from architectural gem to corporate ensemble of glass and steel. For those of us who consider this 155-acre Toronto waterfront park to be inseparable from its original public purpose and programming, the entire complex is on death row.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Discover the best art blogs to fuel your creativity in 2024. The world of art is full of blogs that offer valuable information about art galleries, exhibitions, and movements. However, it can be overwhelming to find the best ones in 2024. To help art enthusiasts, we have created a list of the top 20 art blogs that you must check out this year. 1. WE AND THE COLOR WE AND THE COLOR is the top blog on the list for online magazines.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It's the social community where you often find the funniest cat videos or epic fails. This week, Reddit saw the launch of its new visual identity courtesy of Pentagram. Still featuring its "loveable, genderless" mascot, Snoo, it shows how the platform has grown up since 2005. Reddit is an American social news aggregation, content rating, and discussion website (just in case you need the Wikipedia description).

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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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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman recognized the need for a sanctuary that could free people from the daily barrage of notifications, the hum of digital noise, and the incessant urge to check our phones. In response, they crafted a modern cabin where the noise of the outside world disappears, and a sense of tranquility takes over in the Czech Republic’s Lípa nad Dřevnicí.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the world of graphic design, fonts are like superheroes, they help tell stories, create brand identities, and make things look awesome. Having lots of different fonts to choose from lets designers get creative and turn their ideas into cool designs. In this article, we’re going to check out some new and free fonts. We’ll talk about why fonts are so important in graphic design and share a list of fonts that can make your projects look even cooler.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We chat to the legendary designer about painting Porsches, the Public Theater and the value of making mistakes.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What constitutes architectural heritage? Living and working in Toronto’s rapidly evolving downtown core, a mix of old and new buildings is a conspicuous — and often uneasy — reality. At the base of our seemingly innumerable blue-glass condominiums sits a seemingly innumerable procession of restored Victorian façades, melding a 21st-century metropolis with the simulacrum of a 19th-century streetscape.

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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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The Die Line

NOVEMBER 29, 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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Berkshire-based artist and illustrator Hannah Gillingham pairs her creative skills with a love of stories to make her amazing work. We caught up with her to learn how she uses narratives to represent characters. Everything seems to be moving so fast for Hannah Gillingham. It feels like only yesterday that she was listening to a talk by illustration agency Jelly at the D&AD New Blood Awards 2019, and now she's joined their roster and landed work for big clients, including Spotify.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Captain Balfour is the newest addition to the McKinley Bungalows collection, located in Montauk, New York, designed by Studio Robert McKinley. Spanning 3,800 square feet, the property melds the practice’s signature style, which has influenced East End interiors with a luxurious yet livable approach. The bungalow’s design is deeply rooted in its environment.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photo © Jacek Stankiewicz. All images courtesy of Comedy Wildlife 2023, shared with permission A young greenfinch gets scolded, human legs propel a batfish forward, and a kangaroo shreds on an air guitar in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Created in 2015, the annual contest ( previously ) is an effort to empathize with the wildlife around us while calling to attention the threats they face.

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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 Bloq

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Our pro 3D artist reviews Blender 4.0, testing its improved rendering capabilities and more; as ever it's free to all.

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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Matheus Ferreira's Modern Art Deco in Typography abduzeedo 1117—23 Discover how Matheus Ferreira blends typography and illustration in the 36 Days of Type project, creating a modern Art Deco style with a nostalgic touch. The '36 Days of Type' project, an open call for designers and artists to reinterpret letters and numbers, recently featured the work of Matheus Ferreira.

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The Die Line

NOVEMBER 13, 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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! We've got a selection of quirky and beautiful gift ideas that will raise your present-buying above the generic and propel your imagination. Christmas is all about rituals and traditions. and if you work in the creative industry, they start right here! Because every year, all of us at Creative Boom put our collective heads together and help you find the perfect gifts for fellow creatives.

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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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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Much like the process of extruding different shapes of pasta, the Bello! bench is extruded from low carbon ~90% recycled and 100% recyclable aluminum. Created via a collaboration between Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland and the renewable energy and sustainable aluminum specialist Hydro , the indoor/outdoor bench is lightweight, tactile, and timeless.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mural by Adele Renault Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. $3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize offers two awards of $3,500 and four of $1,000.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The best rendering software enable you to create amazing images and videos; our professional CG artist picks the best 3D rendering software for Windows and Macs, for pros and beginners.

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Its Nice That

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The global creative agency spotted a gap in the market between “dark and scary” brands and timid ones, stepping in with an elegant product full of toy-inspired shapes.

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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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