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7 graphic design trends for 2022

Designer Daily

Watching what’s on the agenda in the design world is an extremely entertaining experience. Even when a new trend seems hackneyed at first glance, it can turn out to be fresh and unusual. Modern designers in their pursuit of trends are not so much trying to jump on a moving train as joining a real revolution in graphic images. “Revolution” is exactly the right word to describe design trends.

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Hilarious mockup templates show what your designs really look like in the wild

Creative Boom

Mockups give clients a very optimistic look at what their work will look like once it's out in the world, but sometimes they can be far from realistic. To give them a better idea of what to expect, Dutch designer and art director Wytze Hoogslag has created less idealistic templates which creatives are free to use. Chances are you've come across ambitiously optimistic design mockups.

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Top 10 Best WordPress Design Themes – From Clean to Creative

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Best WordPress Design Themes – From Clean to Creative. WordPress is probably the most famous content management system (CMS) online. It is also the most flexible and user-friendly CMS on the web. The best design theme for WordPress can make a website look so amazing that you won't want to change a thing. But when looking for a suitable theme, you'll need to think beyond the aesthetics.

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35+ Best Brand Stationery Templates Design

Graphic Design Junction

Creative branding stationery templates and brand identity packs for any corporate business or personal branding. Fully editable Adobe InDesign templates. Templates are perfect for creators such as graphic and web designers, brand designers, stylists, content creators, photographers and others. The stationery packs included Business Card Layout, Letterhead Design (A4 & US Letter) , Invoice Design, Envelope Design (Front & Back Sides), Presentation Folder Layouts, Instruction & Help

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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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The Crochet Rug Collection Is Inspired by the Designer’s Mother

Design Milk

Stitched to perfection, Clara Von Zweigbergk shows us that the art of crochet can be made modern in this rug collection for GAN. Appropriately called The Crochet Collection , the series of virgin wool, oval rugs handmade in India add color and texture in the same way a knitted shawl does to an outfit. von Zweigbergk was inspired by her own mother who taught her to sew and knit from a young age.

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Butcher Billy on imposter syndrome, '80s fandom, and his hit posters for Stranger Things

Creative Boom

Butcher Billy. What's it like to design official art for Stranger Things? Taking inspiration from 1980s culture, Stephen King's book covers and "nasty video jackets", Brazilian illustrator Butcher Billy reveals all. Now in its fourth season, Netflix's hit show Stranger Things isn't just a massive global hit. It's also becoming somewhat of a cultural nexus, most notably introducing '80s stars Kate Bush and Metallica to a brand new generation and propelling them back into the charts worldwide.

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The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Prolific Web Designer in 2023

Graphic Design Junction

To pursue a career as a Web Designer , you need to possess not just the technical expertise required to develop functional websites but also the artistic talent and design sensibility necessary to create an experience that consumers will adore. There are two phrases in the web career market: web designing and web development. The area of web design can be for you if you have both a creative and a technical side.

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Experience Plants Communicating at the Greenhouse Silent Disco

Design Milk

Have you ever stopped to consider what plants communicate to us and each other? Greenhouse Silent Disco , an immersive installation that made its debut at the Polish Pavilion at the 23rd Triennale Milano International Exhibition has. On display through December 11th, it attempts to translate the silent language of plants in this futuristic greenhouse.

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Illustrator Elenia Beretta celebrates a culinary classic with new picture book, We Love Pizza

Creative Boom

Elenia Beretta's gouache technique brings Italy's popular export to glorious life in her first picture book. Love pizza, or looking for a gift for the pizza lover in your life? Then check out this beautiful picture book from Elenia Beretta , an Italian illustrator based in Berlin. We Love Pizza: Everything You Want to Know About Your Number One Food gives an entertaining introduction to the dish which connects the world.

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Sony Xperia 1 IV review

Creative Bloq

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a camera phone with some neat photography tricks but a very high price.

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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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35 Best Blog Magazine WordPress Themes 2022

Graphic Design Junction

Best creative blog magazine WordPress themes with modern layout design. Multipurpose responsive design themes perfect for startups, personal blog, magazine, startups and corporate websites. All themes comeup with tons of advance features will give powerful and easy control to customized every detail of the website. WordPress themes are SEO friendly , retina ready, Drag&Drop content builder comes with various content modules including portfolio, gallery, blog, testimonials and many more.

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The Al Dente Collection by Caleb Ferris Is Better Than Carbs

Design Milk

Cavatappi, Lasagne, Ravioli, Lumache – these are typically the names you find in the pasta section of the grocery store but today, they refer to the Al Dente collection designed by artist and designer Caleb Ferris. Not only is the collection inspired by the world of pasta, the production methods used to bring the collection to life is not dissimilar to the way pasta is made, whether that process is hand-made, machine-made, or a combination of the two.

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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

Creative Boom

Halfway © Mariana K. Introducing Mariana K, a Ukrainian artist who combines photography and painting in quite magical and moody ways. Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. Working primarily in photography and painting, she remixes and reimagines reality to create exciting and unique perspectives on the world.

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The hottest typography design trends for 2012

Creative Bloq

We look back at our predictions for type from a decade ago.

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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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How To Choose A Great Domain Name For Your Blog? (Tips & Recommendations)

Graphic Design Junction

The domain name is the part of your blog URL that visitors type into their browser to get in contact with you. For example, if I were to create an account at a blog called “The Best Guide To Creating A Blog,” my URL would be “blog-best-guide.com.” However, when planning your blog name, consider some things before choosing one that works best for your audience and content. .

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These Modern Finds Will Help Make Home Feel More Like a Spa

Design Milk

Raise your hand if you’re due for a little bit of self-care – me too. And while a 12-step facial, cold plunge, and hot sauna (in that order) would be fantastic, a trip to the spa whenever I’m feeling stressed out just isn’t a reality for most of us. The good news is, that doesn’t mean we have to go without that coveted spa feeling in our everyday lives.

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Janine Heinrichs' grunge typography posters prove you don't need a degree to be a graphic designer

Creative Boom

The Canadian graphic designer explains how she harnessed social media to help propel her into a professional career. Social media might be problematic in many ways. But many creatives have successfully harnessed it to attract attention to their work and boost their careers. And Canadian graphic designer Janine Heinrichs offers a great example. In May 2020, she was searching for work as a designer.

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Artist Spotlight: Lou Benesch

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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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The State of Branding: New York (From New York Flags, to New York Brands)

Canny

New York City, aka The Big Apple. However, the state has so much more to offer than just being ‘The Big Apple’ as it is home to some fantastic brands. This week we are moving further East on our state of branding tour, and discussing all things New York, from Niagara Falls and Yonkers, to Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Of course not forgetting NYC, and the state capital of Albany.

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Take 5: Radical Ruggism, Design after Capitalism, MINI Concept Aceman, and More

Design Milk

1. MINI Concept Aceman. It’s not always necessary to throw out the baby with the bath water when it comes to designs that have attained iconic standards. And the MINI is definitely one of those vehicles that is instantly recognizable even at glance even now numerous iterative generations into its existence. The brand’s newest all-electric MINI Crossover SAV concept hits all the marks in keeping those identifiably MINI-ish qualities, while updating it with some sleek detailing.

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Lauren Ly's obsession with mini markets spills out into Japanese ukiyo-e style illustrations

Creative Boom

The Convenience Palace © Lauren Ly. If you've ever read and enjoyed Convenience Store Woman by Japanese writer Sayaka Murata, then you'll know why London-based illustrator Lauren Ly shares a gentle curiosity for Asian mini markets. Here, we learn more about why she nods to the 711s in her latest work. Looking closely at Lauren Ly's highly detailed illustrations reminds us of those pictures we loved to draw as kids of fun factories, fantasy shops and conveyor belts, dreaming up colourful worlds f

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Symbol Branding by High Tide

We And The Color

A brand identity that battles fast furniture. This new design project from creative studio High Tide shows how branding can play a huge part in battling disposable furniture design. The studio was commissioned to create a brand identity for Symbol, a company specializing in beautiful and functional furniture at the intersection of sound and design. High Tide created a visual experience that is as timeless as Symbol’s products, with the belief that beautiful furniture holds lasting emotiona

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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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Landing Pages: Everything You Need to Know

Inkbot Design

Landing Pages: Everything You Need to Know. Learn how to craft landing pages that are tailored for each prospect, making sure they're designed to get them to convert. Your landing page is one of the most critical parts of your website, as it's the gateway to your lead funnel. If your landing page is good, you're giving yourself the best chance of capturing a lead and moving him through the rest of your sales funnel.

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Escape to Crete for a Serene Vacation With Your Own Pool

Design Milk

Situated on the rocky cliffs of Crete is a tranquil wellness retreat with a five-star rating – ACRO Suites. The luxe Greek resort overlooks the Aegean Sea with a contemporary meets natural design scheme that spans 49 ocean-front suites and villas, each outfitted with their own private saltwater pool. A destination where dreams are made. The rocky coastline inspires the interiors where you’ll find natural tones, rich textures, and modern amenities around every turn.

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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

Creative Boom

© Xinyue Song. Chinese illustrator Xinyue Song only graduated in 2018, yet she has already landed illustration work for the likes of Converse, CVS and Adidas. So besides the obvious quality of her work, what's the secret to Xinyue's success? She credits social media. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing.

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Everybird by Marx Design

BP&O

Few products have successfully integrated ethical, sustainable and environmental concerns with a product than coffee. It’s hard to imagine a time when the conditions of cultivation (both human and environmental) were not equal to flavour and – if we’re getting technical – whether the roast is blended or single origin. With its smaller volumes, the speciality coffee market has challenged.

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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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Colin Coffee Packaging Design by Reesaw Studio

We And The Color

Reesaw Studio created this limited edition packaging design for Colin Coffee. Reesaw Studio is a Chinese design firm with offices in Shanghai and Ningbo. Their creative designers have been commissioned to work on a limited edition gift box packaging design for Colin Coffee. The design is based on a simple overall visual expression along with special paper and craftsmanship.

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Monostudio Associati Makes Tiles From Marble Waste, Coffee Grounds, and Eggshells

Design Milk

Elisa Evaso founded the interior design firm Monostudio Associati with her husband Luca Guglieri in 2005 with a mission to create spaces designed for the well-being of the people who would use them. That focus, combined with the growing urgency to change the way we work towards a more circular and sustainable practice led the pair to start the Monoferments Project in 2020 and to start developing interior finishes from waste materials.

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Relive Norman Gilbert's colourful career with this landmark solo exhibition

Creative Boom

© Norman Gilbert. Plants, patterns and people are the subjects which Norman Gilbert said came to dominate his work across his 63-year career. And from September, visitors at Glasgow's Tramway gallery will be able to look back on his paintings, sketches and more with a landmark solo exhibition of his art. For over fifty years, Norman Gilbert lived and worked on Glasgow's south side, painting intimate, domestic scenes of his wife Pat, their four children, and his extended family of friends and nei

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How To Create A Visual Hierarchy In Your Design

Inkbot Design

How To Create A Visual Hierarchy In Your Design? When using design for relaying information or communication, you should strategically approach your design rather than just going with what visually looks best. Many design concepts are forgotten in today's design landscape, especially on social media. However, these concepts still significantly influence how your design communicates its ideas.

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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.