November, 2017

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How to Make Memes

Design Wizard

The Meme Effect. There have been many internet crazes since the inception of the World Wide Web in 1989. Most are short-lived and seem to blow up overnight but fade almost as quickly. Some of these fleeting fads include the ice-bucket challenge, planking and the outrageously obnoxious supermarket-based spectacle that was gallon smashing. . But other online crazes have proved far more steadfast.

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Working in Deep Space

Anna Raff Illustration

In the beginning, there are many circles. These days you’ll find me in deep space as I complete final art for my next picture book collaboration with Candlewick Press. THE DAY THE UNIVERSE EXPLODED MY HEAD is a collection of humorous poems about space by poet, performer, and educator, Allan Wolf. Of course, sharing art at this stage is verboten, but here are a few details from my desk. sometimes with a dash of salt.

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Cheerful Wallpapers To Deck Your December Desktop (2017 Edition)

Smashing Magazine Graphics

Cheerful Wallpapers To Deck Your December Desktop (2017 Edition). Cheerful Wallpapers To Deck Your December Desktop (2017 Edition). Cosima Mielke. 2017-11-30T12:59:33+01:00. 2019-10-16T18:36:56+00:00. To get you in the right mood for December and the upcoming holiday season, artists and designers from across the globe once again got their creative ideas bubbling and created festive and inspiring desktop wallpapers for you.

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Christmas Card Packs

Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art

'A Winter Guest' is one of seven available designs Another shameless plug! Love From The Artist.com are producing A6 size Christmas Card packs (x5 cards for ÂŁ6.70 incl P&P) from a selection of artists on their website, and my artwork has been included! Here's the link - [link].

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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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Integrated 2017

Inspo Finds

Earlier this month in Antwerp saw Integrated 2017 , an international art + design conference at Desingel. Over two days in November, the sixth edition of the 'thought-provoking conference format organised by St Lucas School of Arts Antwerp' saw thousands of designers and artist embark on the Designel for the two day event. 'The 2017 edition focuses on the art & design of the civil domain, an ambiguous third space between market and state, where innovative design ideas, both physical and virt

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A Guide to Vet Logos and How to Choose One for Your Business

Graphic Springs

Everyone knows first impressions matter. That's why finding the perfect logo for your vet office or animal hospital is important. Communicate your key veterinarian values through images to make sure your first impression isn't the last.

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Nespresso

Brand Struck

Category: FMCG Non-alcoholic beverages – coffee; Electronics & technology – home appliances Owner of the brand: Nestlé S.A. Key competitors: Keurig, Tassimo, Illy, Lavazza, Jacobs, Starbucks, Krups, Delonghi Artyku? Nespresso pochodzi z serwisu BrandStruck.

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Desk space

David Airey

A quick look at some of the kit I use and recommend. I’ve worked from home since 2005. The home’s changed six or seven times — one reason why a minimal approach is helpful — but there’s some standard gear that sticks around, and I definitely find it easier to focus when the desk isn’t cluttered. BenQ PD3200u. For years I used a 27" iMac as my main screen, but the glare off the glass wasn’t great, and I’d always be increasing/decreasing the screen brightness depending on how sunny it was.

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'The Wind In The Willows' Illustrated by Chris Dunn (Chinese Version)

Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art

It would appear my illustrated Chinese version of 'The Wind In The Willows' has been published. I didn't receive notification, but I did find a link to buy the book (below) on TMALL. If you can read Chinese and you buy the book, please let me know what you think. I hope to get a copy soon! [link].

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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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My Shop Is Open for Business

Anna Raff Illustration

At long last, my society6 shop is officially open. In it, you'll find an array of prints and other products featuring my work like the "Woof Pack" below. I'm having a great time experimenting with pattern—an area I've only just begun to explore—and will be adding more and more images in the future. Coming soon: birds.go figure!

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INSPIRING WORDS FROM CF PAYNE

Illustration Art

CF Payne has long been renowned for his beautifully crafted pictures. A generation of adoring art students studied his technique. But more important than technique, a new documentary about Payne's life gives us insight into the attitude responsible for motivating such work. The film is available on vimeo on demand and is well worth seeing. In the film, Payne is quite candid about his early "tough times," describing how he had to scrounge for quarters because he didn't have enough money in his ba

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Fifi fans Christmas discount code

Fifi Lapin

Hello Fifi Fans! So nice to speak to you again. I wanted to show you some of the lovely new prints in my shop and to give you a heads up about my early bird Christmas discount code. From now until December 5th you can get %25 off your entire order by using the code FIFIFORXMAS when you check out! Yippee! Also, for anyone thinking about ordering after that please remeber if you would like your order in time for Christmas here are the dates that you need to order by.

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TLC

Brand Struck

Category: Media & entertainment – TV channels Owner of the brand: Discovery, Inc. Key competitors: Lifetime, HGTV, A&E, Bravo, Sky Living, E! Artyku? TLC pochodzi z serwisu BrandStruck.

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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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VELVET IN FASHION | ABOUT FABRIC

FSketcher

In this post, I’d like to focus on one of the most glamorous fabrics of all times, Velvet, which has experienced a revival in popularity over the last few years. Velvet has been used for ages to create some of the most splendid eveningwear imaginable. From royal robes through to the most recent haute-couture dresses, all have utilized velvet fabrics as their main material.

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The first Annual Brand of the Year

David Airey

The pink, cat-eared “pussyhat” that became the icon of the Women’s March in January has been announced as the first ever “Brand of the Year” by SVA Masters in Branding Chair Debbie Millman. In 1964, the late Marshall McLuhan coined, “The medium is the message.” He ushered in the notion that both the message and its medium influence how any communication is perceived.

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LECTURE ON THE ART OF BERNIE FUCHS

Illustration Art

For those of you who will be in the Los Angeles area this Sunday, the nice folks at the CTN Animation Expo have kindly invited me to talk about my latest book, The Life and Art of Bernie Fuchs. I'm looking forward to it. If you're there, please come up and say hello. The full schedule for the expo can be found here. Other speakers at the event (many of whom I've featured on this blog before) will include the artists Peter de Seve, Greg Manchess, Carter Goodrich, Nathan Fowkes, Pete Docter, Nick

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Old Spice

Brand Struck

Category: FMCG Personal care & beauty – body care, deodorants, fragrances, hair care Owner of the brand: Procter & Gamble Key competitors: Lynx /Axe, Dove, Nivea, L’Oréal Artyku? Old Spice pochodzi z serwisu BrandStruck.

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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.