We And The Color

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Without any doubt, sustainability is a critical concern that extends far beyond the realms of agriculture and energy. It has now made its way into the creative industry, including graphic design. Sustainable graphic design is an approach that focuses on minimizing environmental impact while producing visually compelling and effective designs. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of sustainable graphic design and explore eco-friendly practices that designers can adopt to make a pos

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

10 Typography Quotes for Graphic Design Inspiration From ancient scribes chiselling characters into stone to medieval monks carefully hand-lettering illuminated manuscripts, typography has evolved over thousands of years. With the invention of movable type and the printing press, typography leapt forward, allowing books, pamphlets, and posters to be mass-produced for the first time.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

What first attracts you when you visit a website? Is it your initial visual impression of its design? Or perhaps it’s the functionalities and the ease of going from one page to another. Either way, you’re not likely to keep your clients satisfied with boring web layouts, graphics, or poor functionality. This is why helpful web design resources and tools can add an edge and enhance your web design process and projects.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Whatever social media platform is your go-to, you might have noticed recently a dearth of posts from your favourite creatives and more time-wasting nonsense from randoms.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the world of logistics and transportation, a well-designed logo is more than just an image; it’s a visual representation of your brand identity, values, and services. Your trucking company’s logo is often the first impression customers have of your business, making it a critical element in establishing a memorable and impactful brand identity.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s post, we explore Leonardo.ai , one of the coolest AI art generators we’ve tried out for tablet devices so far. The best part? It’s completely free and even provides you with 150 daily tokens to get your creative juices flowing. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of AI art or you’re a casual creator, this app is your go-to option without breaking the bank.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Kickbase, one of Europe's biggest fantasy football manager games, has some big ambitions and needed branding to match. Yannick zur Strassen explains how his studio developed a new visual identity and strategy. After several years working in London for DesignStudio and Accept&Proceed, German brand designer and strategist Yannick zur Strassen recently returned to his home country and launched his own practice, Studio zur Strassen , in Munich.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Clean resume templates are designed to highlight your skills, experience, and qualifications in a clear and organized manner. They offer several advantages that can significantly enhance your job search. In the fiercely competitive landscape of the contemporary job market, your resume serves as your golden key to unlock the door to the coveted dream job you’ve long aspired to secure.

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BP&O

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I’m a sucker for Yves Klein blue, and fun typography, which can mask a multitude of sins. But even these crumbs of visual joy can’t overshadow the reality that paying £1500 per month for an ‘all inclusive studio’ – essentially a space smaller than most hotel rooms, with a microwave that a tall person could probably operate with their toe The post Ark by OMSE appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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.

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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Minimalism sometimes gets a bad rap. There have been trends over the past decade or so to make branding and websites flat, which helps streamline things to their raw components. This can help with branding and recognition, but it may make usability suffer if it’s not done correctly. Some may prefer the “charm” of older designs, or don’t want the design to become to gentrified along with all the other minimalist design changes over the years.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Here are 32 creative tools that won't cost the earth but still deliver the powerful features you need. As the summer sun sets and the warm holiday glow fades, it's time to return to the daily grind. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated?

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Squint a bit and the golden coastline of Australia’s Byron Bay hinterland does more than a convincing job conjuring a similar relaxed mountain-meets-ocean luminescence that has tempted countless free spirits up and down California’s Central Coast over the years. That persisting California 1970s vibe is embraced and magnified in every corner of the Sun Ranch hotel, a textural nostalgic ode to sun-soaked good times that recently opened its doors to present an immersive ranch experience

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

100 Amazing One Letter Logos: Monogram Logo Design Logos are one of a brand's most important visual identity elements. A great logo encapsulates the essence of a company into a memorable graphic mark. One popular and classic approach to logo design is using stylised letters to form a unique monogram or wordmark. This type of logo design is endlessly versatile, allowing graphic designers to get creative with typefaces, shapes, colours, and more to develop logos rich with visual interest.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In the world of photo editing, Lightroom presets have become indispensable tools for photographers and designers of all levels. They offer efficiency, consistency, creativity, and educational opportunities that significantly enhance the editing process. Whether you’re a professional seeking to streamline your workflow or an amateur looking to explore the world of photo editing, the Lightroom presets are a valuable asset that can transform your images and your photography journey.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The award-winning animator explains how she brought a needle-crafted cat to life using Cartoon Animator 5 and why other creatives should try it. Are you a graphic designer or illustrator to extend your skills and get into animation? It's a great way to add an extra string to your bow, attract more clients, not to mention increase your rates. Alternatively, you might just want to start a fun side project to give your creativity full flow away from your day job.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“Garbage Pail Kids cards blew my mind,” said accomplished painter, printmaker, and draftsman Glen Baldridge. “My mom would drive me to every gas station in Great Falls, Montana to look for them. I remember the excitement of finding and ripping open those little packages. The play with language combined with the gross out drawings was just the best.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Restaurant Logo Design Tips: Crafting a Memorable Brand Your restaurant's logo is more than just a visual symbol – it represents your brand's identity and shapes your customers' expectations from the moment they see it. An effective restaurant logo doesn't just look appealing; it communicates your brand's personality and conveys the unique dining experience you offer.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Fresh free mockups often incorporate the latest design trends and styles. By using them, you can ensure that your work remains contemporary and appealing to your target audience. The free mockups , especially those freshly created, offer a unique touch to your projects. They haven’t been overused or seen everywhere, giving your work a sense of originality.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The global electronics brand is going against the tide with an upbeat campaign focusing on positivity. We explore how Wolff Olins partnered with LG to help them visually convey their message that 'Life's Good'. Everyone's down in the dumps right now. But wallowing in misery doesn't do anyone any good, as we explored in our recent article, How to get your mojo back in the world of 2023.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The following questions may sound silly. But let’s say that you just booked a new web design project. Now, ask yourself: Who are you designing for? Are you putting your client’s needs first? Is showing off the project in your portfolio a motivating factor? You’d like to think that most designers are ethical. And they’ll keep their focus entirely on client needs.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The 15+ Best Heavy Metal Fonts for Designing Band Logos Whether you're a diehard metalhead designing your band's first logo or a graphic designer looking for edgy typefaces, the perfect heavy metal font can make all the difference. Band logos need to immediately convey a sense of power, grit, and attitude. The right font can add a layer of personality and menace before listeners even press play.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Photo editing or photo manipulation can be a fun and creative process only photographers and designers knows better, but it can also be time-consuming and challenging, especially if you’re just starting out. Lightroom is a powerful tool by Adobe, that can help make the editing process easier and more efficient. One of the best features of Lightroom is its presets, which are like magical filters for your photos.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Baroque Church © Barbara Cole The Canadian artist's latest series of images are sub-aquatic, but you wouldn't think so to look at them. We spoke to her to find out more. It's been a couple of months since we shared Barbara Cole's astonishing underwater dancing photos. So we were excited to hear she's got a new series on the go, and it's as incredible as ever!

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

CSS Loaders – Check out this collection of 500+ CSS loading animations. Bézier Curves – Take a deeper look at this powerful CSS animation tool. The Glitch Gallery – Browse this online exhibition of pretty software bugs. The Dos & Don’ts for Styling Hyperlinks – Advice for making accessible and attractive links. How Spotify’s Design System Goes Beyond Platforms – How a need for more cohesion led Spotify’s design systems team to take a cross-platform approach to components. 100+ Best Ch

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

1970s Graphic Design: Trends, Designers, and Creativity The 1970s – a decade of social change and creative experimentation that ushered in a new era of graphic design. As the revolutionary counterculture of the 1960s gave way to a more uncertain time, graphic designers responded with bold, psychedelic styles that captured the freewheeling spirit of the times.

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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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