We And The Color

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unleashing Creative Independence: Thriving in the Design World Without Clients The hustle and bustle of client relationships may not be everyone’s cup of creative tea, but envisioning a design business sans clients might seem like an oxymoron. Fear not, fellow designers, for the possibilities are as vast as your artistic imagination. In this guide, we’ll dive into the realm of independent design entrepreneurship, exploring alternative income avenues that don’t rely on the tradi

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We And The Color

JANUARY 22, 2024

The 5 most important tips for young designers who want to start their own business. Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship after honing your design skills is an exhilarating leap into the unknown. As a designer with dreams of launching your own business, you’re not just creating art; you’re crafting a brand, a vision, and a livelihood.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 20, 2024

Thinking of Redesigning a Logo? Here’s How to Do It A logo redesign can be a daunting yet exhilarating project. Your logo is the face of your brand and makes that vital first impression on customers. A practical, memorable logo conveys what your company stands for and builds brand recognition. However, even the best logos can get tired or outdated over time.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 22, 2024

First and foremost, let’s establish one thing: you are inherently creative. Creativity is a fundamental aspect of being human – a natural capability of the mind. It essentially represents your external manifestation of internal thoughts and feelings. This indicates that there are two main obstacles that could impede your creativity: an internal barrier that constrains your imagination and inspiration, and an external barrier that hinders the way you express or showcase your creative ideas.

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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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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 20, 2024

The 15+ Best Logo Design Courses to Advance Your Career Logos are one of the most critical elements of effective branding. A great logo instantly communicates the essence of a brand in a simple, memorable and visually appealing way. For new and experienced designers looking to create impactful logo designs, taking a course is one of the best ways to level up your skills.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make 2024 special? Start an art journal to unleash your creativity and reflect on your journey. As the new year unfolds, it's a wonderful time to embark on a journey of self-expression and discovery through art journaling. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone just dabbling in creativity, starting an art journal can be a fulfilling and therapeutic experience.

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BP&O

JANUARY 25, 2024

We’re undeniably in an age of pet care 2.0: the post-fur-baby era, where people are finally beginning to see their animals’ needs and wants as independent to their own (i.e. dried pigs ears over vegan dog treats, eschewing leads for cats, and so on). These shifts in how we think about what it means to have and look after animals The post Omlet by Ragged Edge appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 21, 2024

In the design world, every part matters—colors, shapes, and typography all add up to the overall look and feel. One essential but sometimes overlooked tool for designers is negative space, also called white space. Negative space is the area around and between the main elements in an image. In this article, we will explore the captivating role of negative space in illustrations, with a particular emphasis on its impact in logo design.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Vertical Aerospace, a Bristol-based pioneer in eco-friendly aviation, has partnered with Fiasco to redesign its brand and website. This collaboration highlights Vertical's journey from startup to industry leader in the field, reflecting its commitment to transforming urban air travel into a sustainable, zero-emission reality. There is a vision of the future of transport that mankind has been promised by countless science fiction writers, artists and cinematographers, and Bristol-based Vertical A

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Design Milk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Growing up in the country meadows of Belgrade, Serbia, while cultivating greenhouses on her family’s farm laid a solid foundation for artist Misha Milovanovich’s enduring connection with plants, animals, and nature. Her grandmother, the village shaman, shared her knowledge of plant medicine, healing, and connecting with the land through old Slavic mythology and beliefs.

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Joe McNally

JANUARY 24, 2024

Legend has it that Heinz Kluetmeier donned scuba gear and dove into the Olympic pool at a long-ago games and set up cameras on the bottom, wiring them so he could fire them remotely. His assistant asked him if they had permission to do this. “We’re not going to ask permission,” came the reply. No one was going to say no to Heinz. And because of that, an audacious act of brazen, lovely, break-the-rules attitude born of supreme photographic skills and confidence, millions of people have enjoyed st

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We And The Color

JANUARY 23, 2024

Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: The Douglas Vintage Font Collection by Adam Fathony. Finding the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern versatility can be a daunting task. But fear not, for Adam Fathony brings forth the Douglas Vintage Font Collection—a treasure trove of 12 handmade font files, 25 detailed illustrations, 24 editable text logos, and 36 shape badges (72, if you count the line version of badges).

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Award-winning London-based illustrator Josh Patterson specialises in creating bright, bold and playful artwork that grabs people's attention. We caught up with him to learn more about how he makes an impact, and why changing styles is a good thing. With over seven years in the creative industry under his belt, Josh Patterson has seen many different sides of what it has to offer.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 22, 2024

Stony Hill , a project completed by Bates Masi , stands as a testament to the rich history of Amagansett, an early English and Dutch settlement on Long Island’s East End. Nestled between meadow and woodland, this home for a young family pays homage to its roots, drawing inspiration from the site’s agrarian history and connection to the early settlers.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 23, 2024

Are you on the hunt for the perfect Apple device mockup to showcase your digital designs? Look no further! Our expertly curated list of the top 10 websites provides a treasure trove of high-quality mockup resources, catering to both free and premium needs. Whether you’re a graphic designer aiming to present your work in the most visually appealing way, an app developer looking to display your app on the latest Apple gadgets, or a marketer seeking to elevate your branding, this guide is your idea

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 26, 2024

How to Know You Are Hiring the Right Graphic Designer Hiring a graphic designer can be a challenging process. With so many options, how do you know which fits your project and needs? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the key things to look for when evaluating the right graphic designer to ensure you find someone reliable, skilled, and aligned with your goals.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2024

Photography by Georgina Hopwood Tired of your three-hour train journeys to a connection event? Bored of rail replacement buses? If you're nearer Lancaster than London, here's a new design event you'll want to check out. We all know about the London Design Festival. But in these days of remote working and regional powerhouses, the days when everything in the design industry necessarily centred around the capital are long behind us.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 22, 2024

Robert Blaser , AIA, Principal, and Design Practice Leader at Michael Graves Architecture (MG), finds himself in the unique position of having been mentored by the firm’s namesake. (Fun fact – Blaser was an aerospace engineer prior to becoming an architect!) Drawing from more than 25 years in the industry at MG, it was recently announced that Blaser is forming an experiential design team – something Graves did himself to foster innovation and growth.

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Azure Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

AZURE is pleased to announce the 10 esteemed jurors of the AZ Awards 2024, who represent the very best from the worlds of architecture, urbanism, interiors, furniture and more. If you haven’t done so already, submit your best work now to the AZ Awards at awards.azuremagazine.com. Julie Bargmann Julie Bargmann is internationally recognized as a leader in the design and building of regenerative landscapes as well as a rigorous, adventuresome educator.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 22, 2024

The 15 Best Logo Design Fonts To Check Out Selecting the right font is one of the most important decisions when designing a logo. The perfect font can make your logo look professional, trustworthy, and memorable. But with thousands to choose from, where do you start? This comprehensive guide covers the 15 best logo design fonts and typefaces. We'll explore what makes each one a strong choice, along with examples, use cases, pairing suggestions, and design tips.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2024

Brooklyn-based brand studio Athletics has collaborated with content collaboration platform ShareFile to create a personable new brand identity that revolves around its users and play. Founded in 2005, ShareFile is a secure cloud collaboration tool that allows people to sign and share digital documents. Since then, it's grown and transformed, with cloud computing company Citrix acquiring it in 2011.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a dimly-lit room, the subtle scent of cinnamon and clove infuses the air from two unbelievable dirt installations. On view at Dia Chelsea through July 2024, artist Delcy Morelos presents El abrazo , an exhibition of two site-specific sculptures that invite a sacred connection to soil that may be the most surprising and satisfying experience with art in New York at the moment.

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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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Logo Design Love

JANUARY 24, 2024

How did the Wonka logo project come about, and what were you responsible for? I was approached for the work mid-2022 by an old design director of mine, Stephen Goalby. He had since moved on and was heading up the animation department at Framestore. I’d demonstrated a lot of calligraphy and crafted type skills at the agency we worked together as so I reckon that’s why he wanted me to work on the project.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Evolution of Branding: Building Community and Identity Branding has completely changed over the last hundred years, moving from a simple way to tell one company's products from another's to a deep connection with people's lives and communities. Today, branding isn't just about standing out in the market; it's about creating stories that reflect what people care about.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Delve into the back catalogue of Japanese painter Keiko Kimoto in a new retrospective exhibition of her work at Impulse Gallery. Spanning over 20 years and featuring over 57 paintings, this display also includes new, specially commissioned works. The exhibition titled Okurerutaiyou: Delayed Sun runs from 29 February to 16 April. It contains pieces that date back to 2004 and will explore themes of "collective unconsciousness, synchronicity, and archetypal phenomena," as well as references to Wabi

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Creative Bloq

JANUARY 25, 2024

How a suppressed opera created in a Nazi concentration camp has become of 2024's most important graphic novels. Artist Patrick Lay explains his process.

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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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Lisa Maltby

JANUARY 23, 2024

For the past year I volunteered as a mentor for a young person with a charity called Arts Emergency. Arts Emergency is a charity that helps to give young people a fair start in the creative industry and one that I have supported through my work where I can. Helping a young person find direction was both rewarding and challenging so I thought I’d write ten things I learned from the experience.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2024

Co-Marketing: A Powerful Strategy for Business Growth Co-marketing, partnership marketing, or alliance marketing is an innovative approach for dramatically increasing the reach, exposure, and resources available to participating businesses. It can open doors to new markets, save money, and allow companies to accomplish significantly more by working with aligned partners.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

New York-based illustrator Vyolet Jin breaks the rules in a wholesome way by creating bold, uplifting artwork with a dash of whimsy. We caught up with her to learn more about her creative approach and how drawing helps to silence her overthinking. As a graduate of SVA's MFA Illustration Visual Essay program, Vyolet Jin has worked hard to hone her style as a fun, energetic and colourful illustrator.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Tokyo-based French architect, artist, and designer Emmanuelle Moureaux is known for her 100 Colors installations that take visitors on a sensorial visual journey. After her first project in 2013, Moureaux went on to design 49 more iterations for the series (including The National Art Center in Tokyo ), with her latest installation created for Italian luxury brand Bulgari.

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