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How to Use Pastel Colors in Graphic Design

Design Wizard

What is a pastel color? Pastel colors are typically described as pale, unobtrusive and soothing colors. They are often used in designs that attempt to convey a sense of calm and relaxation. Their toned-down, visually appealing appearance has given them a lasting popularity in graphic design. The family of pastel colors. There are many different variations of pastel colors, usually encompassing different shades of pink, blue, purple, yellow, orange and green.

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How to Use Emotional Imagery to Boost Landing Page Conversions

Just Creative

This post has been contributed by Nick Kanter. The history of the old cliche “a picture is worth a thousand words” is a murky and, honestly, boring one. However, this does not make it any less true. Journalists know it. Politicians know it. Comic book artists know it. Marketers definitely know it. When we are talking about landing pages , most of us still believe that copy almost exclusively drives conversions.

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The 15 Best Light Leak Effects Photoshop Action Sets

SpeckyBoy

Light leaks immediately add a sense of warmth to your photos. They can range in intensity and may provide a soft filter or a more intense glow. Wherever their intensity falls on the spectrum, one thing remains certain: trying to create light leaks manually is a chore. Unless you’re capturing light leaks in your photography out in the wild, recreating this effect digitally is difficult.

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Showcase of Vintage Logo Designs with an Ornate Victorian Style

Spoon Graphics

Branding and signage from the 1800s are the quintessential ‘vintage’ designs. More generally known as the Victorian era, visual traits that are associated with this style include ornate typography and decorative flourishes. Unlike modern logo designs that are designed to be simple and versatile icons, vintage logos are extremely detailed lettering pieces often accompanied by intricate embellishments.

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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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Vessel Floats by Order

BP&O

Words by Richard Baird In the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Greenpoint sits Vessel Floats, a new flotation and deprivation therapy spa that draws on the continuing interest in concepts such as mindful living and wellness. Through considered interior design and visual identity, the latter developed by New York-based studio Order, Vessel Floats intends to further develop and bring […].

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Designers from across the world contribute to Group, an eclectic charity typeface

Creative Review

From donation initiatives thriving on social media to a wealth of eye-catching posters from leading designers, the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a great number of charitable efforts and creative responses. Graphic designer Raissa Pardini – known for her energetic designs seen across the music industry – is bringing the two together in a new project that puts the fun in fundraising.

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Artist Spotlight: Giorgiko

Booooooom

Giorgiko (pronounced jee-OR-jee-koh) is the product of a collaborative experiment between Darren and Trisha Inouye melding minimal, expressive character illustration with large-scale classical painting. Giorgiko. Giorgiko’s Website. Giorgiko on Instagram.

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Leandro Erlich: Both Sides Now by Studio fnt

BP&O

Words by Richard Baird Both Sides Now, a title borrowed from Joni Mitchell’s famous song, is a solo exhibition of Argentinian contemporary artist Leandro Erlich’s work that took place at the Seoul Museum of Art between December 2019 and March 2020. Erlich’s installations, often receiving international acclaim, mirrors, reflective surfaces, water and other various materials to create optical […].

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Top 15 Premium & Free Textures for Photoshop

Just Creative

The difference between traditional and digital artwork usually comes down to the texture that either image has. Your digital artwork will stand out without a canvas behind it but by adding texture to the image in Photoshop, you can help give your artwork a little bit more realism. With this in mind, we wanted to take a closer look at the Top 15 Premium & Free Textures for Photoshop so you can start adding texture and making your work look it’s absolute best.

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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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Amazing Digital Illustrations by Rich Davies

Graphic Design Junction

Today we are featuring professional Graphic Designer and Illustrator artist Richard Davies , with his amazing digital illustration artwork. He is from Carmarthenshire, Wales. He has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for almost fifteen years. Inspired by the movie poster and commercial art of his youth. He’s working is predominantly used in the entertainment and publishing industries.

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Design Trend Report: Space Opera

Creative Market

The phrase “May the Fourth be with you” is something you’ve probably been hearing a lot this month. That’s because May 4 is the unofficial holiday of Star Wars Day, celebrated far and wide by Star Wars fans in galaxies far, far away. It’s also the perfect time to take a deeper look at space opera. It’s a design movement with an aesthetic you won’t soon forget and usually includes themes related to heroism, adventurism, space warfare, throwbacks to medieval-style romance, and a general vibe of so

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Tangent GC Organic Detergents by Carl Nas Associates

BP&O

Words by Richard Baird Tangent GC began as a Scandinavian organic garment and shoe care company developing products that intended to increase the life of clothing and footwear, and entered the organic skincare market in 2016. The longevity of skin being an understandable extension of that original intention. The company’s graphic identity, a typographical system designed by Essen International […].

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8 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Your Domain

Just Creative

This article has been contributed by Nate Shivar. So you’ve found a brilliant, catchy new domain name for your project. The domain is available. It’s actually pretty cheap. But there’s a potentially big problem. You see, the internet has been around for more than a quarter-century now. And a lot of websites have come and gone. And the domain name that you thought represented green open pastures for your digital home is really more like a minefield.

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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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Weekly News for Designers ? 540

Speckyboy Design Magazine

A Complete Guide to CSS Functions – Yes, CSS has functions! Learn how they can benefit your projects with this in-depth guide. A case study of complex table design – A look at redesigning a feature for better usability. What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves – Tips for making the best of an awkward situation and lost revenue. Creating an Accessible Range Slider with CSS – Use this tutorial to learn the finer points of form accessibility.

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Reviewed: New Logo and Identity for U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum by Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv

Under Consideration / Brand

“Of the Same Stripe”. Set to open in the Fall of 2020, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum will document the history of the United States Olympic and Paralympic participation, and celebrate the achievements of Team USA's competitors. Located in southwest downtown Colorado Springs, CO - known as Olympic City USA -- construction on the project began in June of 2017 on a 1.7-acre site.

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Monachus Distillery by Bedow

BP&O

Text by Richard Baird. Atop of Croatia’s Istria peninsula, just where the land slips into the Adriatic sea sits the tiny small-batch gin distillery of Monachus. Stone shores, botanical covered hillsides, the smell of pine and scattered pin cones characterises the landscape. Drawing on this, the natural history of Istria and the name Monachus, borrowed from Monachus Monachus an endangered Mediterranean […].

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10 Challenges UX Designers Face & How To Overcome Them

Just Creative

This articles has been contributed by Romy Toma-Catauta. People often think that user experience (UX) website design is optional, when actually it is a must-have for companies that want to thrive. Generally, the biggest challenges that UX designers face are imposed by company culture, organization, workflow or methodology. Others are related to low access to data and poor internal communication, which leads to a lack of vision around the products and services they are working on.

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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.

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Witzig is the doggy lifestyle brand made for dachshund lovers

Creative Review

The canine world is an enduring source of inspiration for creatives, as seen with everything from The Gourmand’s annual calendar Dog Eat Dog , in which dogs named after food are photographed with their namesakes, to Jean Jullien’s playful take on man’s pesky best friend in illustrated card game Dodgy Dogs. As a studio full of dog lovers, getting the opportunity to build a pooch-focused brand from scratch was a dream project for New York based ThoughtMatter – which is exac

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35 Examples of Vintage and Retro Typography You Need to See

Shillington

A good designer knows that you’ve got to look beyond the now to produce the best designs. This means looking toward the future to predict what is coming, but just as importantly looking back to the past for reference and for inspiration. Here, we’re going to delve deep and dig out some of the most interesting vintage typography, all of which can inspire designers or even be used in your designs today.

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“Tropicana” by Photographer Josh Aronson

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Josh Aronson. “Florida, like a piece of embroidery, has two sides to it—one side all tag-rag and thrums, without order or position; and the other side showing flowers and arabesques and brilliant coloring.” Harriet Beecher Stowe, Abolitionist, Author, 1896 “The general wildness, the eternal labyrinths of waters and marshes, interlocked and apparently never ending; the whole surrounded by interminable swamps…Here I am then in the Floridas, thought I.

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Reviewed: New Logo and Identity for Rippling done In-house

Under Consideration / Brand

“I Spy with my Ripple Eye…”. Established in 2016, Rippling is a software platform for businesses to manage employees' human resource and IT needs. With customers that range from fast-growing tech startups to Midwestern manufacturing companies, San Francisco, CA-based Rippling competes in the market with more well-known payroll companies like Gusto and ADP and online benefits providers like Zenefits.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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Mary Katrantzou’s new campaign is an ode to vintage-style stamps

Creative Review

By now we’re all in much need of a holiday in the sun, yet for most it’s still a faraway fantasy. It therefore might not seem like the most convenient time to launch a holiday clothing collection, yet London-based fashion designer Mary Katrantzou has changed the narrative surrounding her new resort range Mary Mare to suit the current climate, with a new campaign that invites us to dream of far-flung destinations.

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21 Clean CV / Resume Templates with Cover Letter

Graphic Design Junction

Professionally designed CV / Resume Templates for any opportunity and help you to get your job. Simple and clean Resume/CV Template designs are easy to use and customize, so you can quickly tailor-make your resume for any opportunity and help you to get your job. All CV/Resume templates available in Photoshop format, Illustrator and Word formats. These resume / CV templates are clearly organized and labeled so you can be confident in getting the best results in the fast possible time.

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How Different Generations Interact With Your Business – [Infographic]

Noupe

Web design has always been a staple of effective digital communication. In a 2019 survey, 48% of people said a website’s design is their number one factor in determining the credibility of a business. And since good design highlights great content, the question is: what kind of content should we be emphasizing? Online reviews are a particularly powerful source of content for any business, which is why we’ve delved into them here.

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Noted: New Logo and Packaging for Sun-Maid by quench

Under Consideration / Brand

“Have it Made in the Shade”. (Est. 1912) " Sun-Maid Growers of California is a farmers' cooperative of 750 grower families with vineyards in California's Central Valley. From childhood to adulthood and generation to generation, Sun-Maid snacks have grown up with you. And while some things change, our ingredients haven't--they're real, minimally processed and consistently good.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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.