Designer Daily
DECEMBER 2, 2024
It’s no secret that, as creatives, we want to spend more time coming up with fresh ideas and working on interesting projects rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks like invoicing, keeping track of files, or managing back-and-forth feedback. After all, we didn’t go into the creative field to lose sleep over whether we saved “Final_newFINAL_noREALLYthisTime.psd,” right?
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock You need a break… so don't waste your time off because you didn't prepare! Follow our easy tips for closing down the year with precision, peace, and professional prowess. Christmas is coming… isn't that great? Unfortunately, this is a sentence you rarely hear creative professionals say. Because while we all love a holiday, the final weeks of the year can feel like a high-wire balancing act.
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Graphic Design Junction
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Responsive and creative WordPress themes for digital agencies that wow your clients are essential for leaving a lasting impression. A well-designed website not only highlights your agency’s expertise but also reflects your creative flair. To make a remarkable online presence, you need the perfect theme tailored to showcase your portfolio and captivate potential clients.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Situated amidst the rugged beauty of Robert’s Island, Ontario, Canada, the Green Cabin , designed by Daymark Design , is a seasonal retreat that reimagines traditional cottage aesthetics, creating a space that harmonizes modern design with the breathtaking landscape of Georgian Bay. Approachable only by boat, the Green Cabin greets visitors with a geometric silhouette that pays homage to the island’s natural contours.
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
Designer Daily
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The Huion Kamvas 16 is a versatile drawing tablet that has garnered attention in the graphic design community for its impressive features and performance. Having used this product extensively, I can provide a comprehensive review that highlights its strengths and areas for improvement. Design and Build Quality The Kamvas 16 boasts a sleek and modern design, featuring a 15.6-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Seeking typographical inspiration? These fresh and feisty font releases bring a sense of warmth and character to the festive season. As the festive holiday season approaches, we just have time to share some of the best new typefaces for December. And boy, are they worth checking out. This December, independent type foundries are pushing the boundaries of letterform design, offering a stunning array of typefaces that blend historical inspiration with contemporary innovation.
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Design Milk
DECEMBER 3, 2024
During London Art Week 2024, Italian furniture brand Secolo and fine jewelery brand EÉRA came together to unveil a striking limited edition capsule collection, Through Chrome Reflections. The collaboration, which blurs the lines between furniture and jewelry-inspired aesthetics, drew in curious passersby who got a glimpse of this unexpected fusion of design.
Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Get in the festive mood with our favourite animated Christmas feature films and shorts, made using new 3D tools including in Unreal Engine 5.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.
Graphic Design Junction
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Impress your clients with these 30+ Premium Product Mockups. When it comes to showcasing your designs, nothing beats the power of high-quality mockups. They not only help bring your ideas to life but also present them in a professional, polished way that impresses clients and customers alike. Whether you’re working on packaging mockups , branding, or product designs, premium product mockups can make your work stand out and elevate its appeal.
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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.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As an alternative to concrete and other conventional composites, wood has re-emerged as a popular building material. Long thought of as too fragile and prone to damage, this natural resource has been re-engineered into a suite of fortified structural elements known as mass timber: glued, nailed doweled panels and beams able to shore-up everything from large residences to full-scale skyscrapers.
We And The Color
DECEMBER 3, 2024
For creative professionals like artists, photographers, and designers, inspiration and growth are constant pursuits. Reddit, a community-driven platform, offers creative professionals a unique opportunity to connect, share, and learn on a global scale. With thousands of niche communities, Reddit can become your go-to resource for ideas, feedback, and even promotion.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 2, 2024
For the Polish pop band Big Bike Orchestra. From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. The pandemic was awful, let's make no bones about it, but just how many talented creatives discovered their true calling during lockdown?
Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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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.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The EquipHotel is home to an exhibition by Radici , proud to present the Newstalgia carpet collection by Tekla Evelina Severin , otherwise known as Teklan. This collection features new innovations such as the Bloom Back surface and AlleRAD technology, allowing the carpets to be completely commercially recyclable at the end of their lifetimes. This is essential to the ethos of the collection, utilizing advanced yarn technology and backing material to achieve this impressive feat.
We And The Color
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Jozef Micic’s Christmas party poster templates redefine festive design with an elegant blend of minimalism and geometry. Perfect for graphic designers and event planners, these templates provide a sophisticated and customizable foundation for seasonal promotions. Let’s explore what makes these posters stand out and why they are the ideal choice for your holiday events.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.
Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 2, 2024
We pick the best magazine fonts to download and use, with free options and premium paid-for typefaces
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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.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari are teaming up once again, following last year’s successful launch of Ferrari-inspired speakers in the brand’s signature red. This time, the collaboration takes a more understated approach, unveiling the second Ferrari Collection featuring Ferrari-edition Bang & Olufsen speakers in the sophisticated Grigio Corsa colorway – a sleek charcoal gray synonymous with Ferrari’s refined style.
UX Collective
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Wireframes miss the plot on nearly every perceived benefit. Heres how to stop wasting your time and produce better designsfaster. Wireframing definitely doesnt double the amount of work for little perceived benefit and this caption certainly isnt being sarcastic. Wireframing has existed since the beginning of UX, and on the surface, designers assume it is a critical part of the process.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 2, 2024
A piece for the New York Times. For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. The subtle tilt of a woman's smile, gentle hatching that shades and textures an unusual leaf, the breeze catching some fabric so it floats on airIt's—little details like these give New York-based illustrator Karlotta Freier's work a light, whimsical quality that's comfortable and optimistic, always with a touch of th
Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Nine fonts that have played a part in defining the looks of classic films.
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.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Light has a magical quality – fleeting, elusive, and often difficult to replicate. Whether it’s a stunning sunset or the soft patterns of dappled light on the ground, these moments are captivating in person but are hard to truly capture in words or even photos. Danish lighting designer Sofie Refer is deeply moved by these natural phenomena, particularly the ethereal Nordic light. “I was inspired by the Nordic autumn light when the light is reflected in the golden falling leaves and brings
We And The Color
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Discover Some Experimental Bold Typography in Anahit Lyudvigian’s Visionary Poster Series Armenian graphic designer Anahit Lyudvigian has created a series of bold, conceptual poster designs as personal design studies. Known for her ability to merge creativity with strategic design, Lyudvigian’s posters showcase a perfect synergy of aesthetics and meaning.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Made from a 3D-printed bioplastic called Nuatan, the living, breathing sculpture responds to both users and the environment. At this year's much anticipated Miami Art & Design Week, Lexus has unveiled Liminal Cycles, a multi-sensory and responsive installation created in collaboration with Bratislava-based research and design studio Crafting Plastics.
Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 6, 2024
2D art of the week - Inside the artist's stunning character illustration inspired by Fumi Ishikawa’s work on Suikoden II
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.
Graphic Design Junction
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Logos are the visual cornerstone of a brand’s identity, conveying its personality, values, and mission at a glance. In today’s competitive market, having a trendy logo design can make all the difference in standing out and staying memorable. With creativity at its core, a well-crafted logo can communicate more than words ever could. But what defines a trendy logo ?
Design Beep
DECEMBER 3, 2024
As the world of branding continues to evolve, so does the art of logo design. Logos are the face of a brand, representing its identity and values in a simple, yet powerful, visual form. In 2025, logo design is expected to take on new dimensions, influenced by technological advances, cultural shifts, and a greater focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A bespoke font and hand-printed illustrations created using real potatoes take centre stage in the new designs. BrandOpus has refreshed the design of McCain Foods' whole GB and EU packaging portfolio, which now includes a new bespoke typeface and printed brand assets. As the long-term brand agency partner of McCain Foods, BrandOpus had recently worked on the McCain global identity in a bid to make the McCain brand more iconic and build a more consistent visual identity system globally.
Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 2, 2024
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