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Lesley Barnes' joyful new picture book encourages you to unleash your inner fashionista

Creative Boom

Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Lesley Barnes invites you to mix and match outfits in a playful manner in her new interactive book, Fashion Play. Consider yourself a budding fashionista or a seasoned trendsetter. If so, the latest book by Lesley Barnes is for you. Divided into three sections that allow you to mix and match outfits to your heart's content, Fashion Play sees Lesley's gorgeous illustration style made to fit the world of clothing.

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Essential Tools for Graphic Designers Working Remotely

Designer Daily

Source Remote work has become increasingly popular, allowing professionals, including graphic designers, to work from the comfort of their homes or while traveling. To maintain productivity and deliver high-quality work, graphic designers need the right tools. Here are some essential tools for graphic designers working remotely. Reliable Hardware Having reliable hardware is fundamental for any graphic designer.

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Super Creative Free Fonts – 15 Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

In the ever-evolving world of design, the perfect font can elevate a project from ordinary to extraordinary. For web and graphic designers, having access to a diverse range of creative fonts is essential. Whether you’re working on a website, a logo, or a graphic design project, the right typography can make a significant impact. Fortunately, there are numerous high-quality free fonts available that cater to a variety of design needs.

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Alma Eik’s Sustainable Modern Cabin on a Lake in Rural Norway

Design Milk

Norwegian architect Daniele Sales Myrhaug , co-founder of architecture firm Alma Eik , designed a modern cabin at the entrance to Grønsfjorden in rural Norway. Nestled in a sheltered spot near the municipality of Lindesnes, this idyllic summer retreat is constructed almost entirely from wood, featuring both interior plywood and an exterior clad in Kebony wood.

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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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Meicheng Chi's dreamy pencil drawings help her to connect with her emotions

Creative Boom

New York-based artist, illustrator, and designer Meicheng Chi creates beautiful coloured pencil pictures that capture the images of her dreams. These artworks also help her to navigate difficult feelings in a way that feels genuine. For Meicheng Chi , drawing feels as natural as talking. Having been raised by artistic parents who encouraged her to get creative with everything, from paper to books and walls, drawing now feels like the most natural and intuitive way for Meicheng to express herself

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Exploring Typography in Graphic Design

Designer Daily

Typography has a huge part to play when it comes to graphic design. Not only does it help with legibility, but it also helps to promote the tone and message of a graphic. Studies have shown that people are visually drawn to designs that are easy on the eyes, and if something is confusing or difficult to read then this will result in a lower level of engagement overall.

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This North Dallas Home Exudes the Brilliance of Brazilian Modernism

Design Milk

The masterful renovation of an 8,000-square-foot north Dallas home has turned this exemplary piece of late 1970’s architecture into a time capsule packed with vibrant artworks set against a minimalist backdrop in a testament to the physical joy of Brazilian Modernism. Marc McCollom , Joshua Rice , and Temple Shipley – the architect, interior designer, and art consultant, respectively – synthesize their expertise to transform a rambling conglomeration of rooms into an organized, sprawling s

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Clever branding for new coffee company leans into Aussies' criminal pasts

Creative Boom

You'd expect Australians to take umbrage at people, dubbing them the descendants of criminals. But for one founder of a coffee brand headquartered in the Big Apple, it's the exact opposite. Making jokes about Australians being descended from convicts is an age-old trope that can get quite tiresome. But in some cases, it is actually true. And so when it came to branding Bruhn Coffee co, a boutique coffee brand in Brooklyn, this was a story that London-based Intertype Studio leaned into in full ef

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The Red Sox once had the most disturbing sports logo in history

Creative Bloq

Did this design inspire the Crimson Chin?

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Visual Storytelling: Mastering Social Media Branding Design

Graphic Design Junction

In the age of information overload, social media has become a battlefield for brands vying for attention. Text alone struggles to compete in this fast-paced, visually driven landscape. Mastering social media branding design through visual storytelling can transform a brand’s online presence, driving engagement, loyalty, and ultimately, sales. This article delves into the principles, techniques, and benefits of visual storytelling in social media branding, providing a comprehensive guide fo

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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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JUMBO’s Fortune Chair Invites Joy + Luck to Indoor + Outdoor Spaces

Design Milk

With just one glance at the Fortune Chair , you can venture a guess as to the influence behind its design: the iconic fortune cookie. Self-described foodie designers Justin Donnelly and Monling Lee of JUMBO (remember their pasta-shaped pool floats? ) created this indoor/outdoor chair in reverence of the crispy, pinched cookie that we all know and love.

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E45's inclusive new identity is inspired by the flexibility of skin cells

Creative Boom

Iconic skincare brand E45 has revealed a modern and inclusive rebrand inspired by skin cells. Developed by Elmwood, the new identity elevates the brand while retaining everything that has made it recognisable. Over the last 70 years, E45 has earned its place as the leading name in the skin care industry. But to help the brand move with the times, its parent company, Karo Healthcare, has worked with global design consultancy Elmwood to create a more modern and inclusive identity.

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The best CGI creature design, chosen by experts

Creative Bloq

Film pros pick the creature and animal VFX work that's inspired them.

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The Power of Brand Logo Designs: 30 Inspiring Examples

Graphic Design Junction

In the competitive world of business, a brand logo designs on other words “visual identity” can significantly influence its success. Central to this visual identity is the brand logo, a powerful symbol that encapsulates a company’s essence, values, and vision. As new businesses emerge, the importance of a well-designed custom logos cannot be overstated.

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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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Furniture + Sculpture Fuse in the Head Hand Foot Exhibition

Design Milk

Serving as both his first major solo show in the United Kingdom and the announcement of global representation by London’s Gallery FUMI , Casey McCafferty unveils a new body of work in carved wood and stone, in an exhibition called Head Hand Foot , that will be on display through June 29th, 2024. The self-taught artist and sculptor’s latest fusions of furniture design and sculpture are, without a doubt, bold, including tables, stools, cabinets, and chairs.

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SomeOne builds confidence with new branding for age-reversal skin treatment

Creative Boom

This British company aims to roll back the years and make your skin look younger. Naturally, people are sceptical, so SomeOne had its work cut out, developing branding that persuades them otherwise. Most of us who've reached a certain age have spent money on anti-ageing skin products in order to hold back the march of time. But it's not like you can see the results instantly or anything.

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Want to know how to design? Learn The Basics.

Just Creative

This is a guest article written by Lauren Marie who is a graphic designer in corporate America. Want to know how to design? Then you should learn the basic fundamentals of graphic design. The basic elements of design include color, line, shape, scale, space, texture, and value and these are the fundamental pieces that make up any piece of work. If you ever start a design course this will be the very first thing that you are taught, guaranteed.

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25 Creative Logo Mockups: Elevate Your Branding

Graphic Design Junction

Don’t underestimate the power of creative logo mockups! By showcasing your logo in a variety of imaginative and relevant contexts, you can take its impact and appeal to the next level. Think interactive elements, high-quality visuals, or unexpected perspectives. The right mockups can transform a simple logo into a captivating brand story. Embrace creativity, stay true to your brand’s DNA, and watch your branding soar with the help of creative logo mockups.

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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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Innen Studio Blends History and Modernity With Noe Valley

Design Milk

A gut renovation seldom seems easier than starting from scratch. Forced to work within the constraints of the original structure, budgeting often feels more like guesswork than an exact science. While typical to encounter unforeseen construction expenses, the case for Noe Valley was no exception, prompting interior designer practice Innen Studio to come up with creative solutions alongside their client.

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Charlie Phillips: an overlooked street photography legend

Creative Boom

With work stretching across half a century, Charlie Phillips is one of Britain's greatest street photographers. But until recently, he's failed to get the recognition he deserves. Now, a Kickstarter campaign for a newly published collection is set to right that wrong. For decades, the incredible street photography of Charlie Phillips has been criminally overlooked and largely unseen by the public.

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This is why McDonald's wiped the smile from its Happy Meals

Creative Bloq

A simple packaging design change carried a powerful message.

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Showcase Your Design: Best Free and Premium Business Card Mockups

Graphic Design Junction

In the business world, it is essential to make a good first impression, and a business card is often the initial tangible contact a client or partner has with your brand. It is crucial to display your business card design in a professional and attractive way to make a lasting impression. This is how business card mockups come in handy. Whether you are a designer aiming to showcase your projects to clients or a business owner seeking to visualize your brand, mockups offer a practical and adaptabl

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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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2024’s Best of ICFF, WANTED + Launch Pad: From Collaboration to Sustainability

Design Milk

While social media and technology have rendered trends somewhat erratic and seemingly unpredictable, 2024’s massive trade show during NYCxDESIGN , ICFF – and its subsection WANTED (formerly WantedDesign) with the initiative Launch Pad – has positioned a few recurring themes as critical to the advancement of design. Noteworthy makers, emerging talent, and exceptional student designers are making audiences acutely aware that cross-cultural collaboration, collectibility, and serious sustainable des

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Australian health and performance brand merges ancient codes of strength with futuristic visions

Creative Boom

DesignStudio integrated a personalised touch into Compound's identity to reflect how everyone's health and fitness journey is different through the form of an adaptable, hand-drawn wordmark. DesignStudio is behind the new identity for Compound, an integrated, personalised healthcare solution provided by Australian digital healthcare company Eucalyptus.

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4 mind-blowing Disney animation secrets

Creative Bloq

From Snow White to Toy Story, these classics still deliver surprises.

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Make Your Designs Shine With This New Summer Themed Bundle

Spoon Graphics

Prepare for any design project that you might face this summer with a huge upgrade to your resources library. This new Creative’s Shining Summery Collection contains a variety of tools that help you create cheeful styles and effects. Improve your illustrations with detailed brushes; add stunning text to your designs with expertly crafted fonts; and easily add watercolour effects to your work with ready-made assets.

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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.

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Take 5: An Ode to Pluto, Floral Homage, Musical Maquettes + More

Design Milk

1. Sakura Vessels by Maarten Vrolijk I’ve been enchanted by these fine art objects since I first saw them on view at Todd Merrill Studio in Manhattan. The Dutch artist Maarten Vrolijk and I share a particular fascination with some of nature’s most graphic and often temporal elements such as the flower. While the silhouettes are suggestive of buds on the cusp of blossoming, the compositions are far more conceptual than literal.

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B&B Studio designs soothing identity for anti-inflammatory food brand Superkeen

Creative Boom

After being diagnosed with Lupus, Caragh Keane created Superkeen, the UK's first Auto-Immune Friendly food brand focused on anti-inflammatory diets. Partnering with B&B Studio, its new identity features unique design elements and a mascot, Cloud Guy, to promote a sense of ease and inclusivity for all ages. When Caragh Keane was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Lupus in 2021, she was daunted by the idea of a life of avoiding the sun, taking immunosuppressants and potentially havi

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Apparently Instagram can't tell the difference between Photoshop and AI

Creative Bloq

AI labels are already causing issues for creatives.

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Artist Spotlight: Joanna Blémont

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Joanna Blémont Joanna Blémont’s Website Joanna Blémont on Instagram

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.