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How to thrive at art fairs and markets: tips from artists and illustrators

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make cash from your personal work? These insider tips will help boost sales, engage customers, and stand out in the bustling creative scene. Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? They're a great way to find cool, quirky, and unique pieces: everything from limited edition prints, postcards, greeting cards, handmade jewellery, candles, or even full paintings and sculptures.

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Branding and Visual Identity Design: A Guide to Inspiration and Creation

Graphic Design Junction

Branding is more than just a logo; it’s the soul of your business, expressed visually and verbally. A strong brand resonates with your target audience, forging an emotional connection that drives loyalty and preference. At the heart of effective branding lies visual identity design – the visual language that encapsulates your brand’s essence. Uncover the power of exceptional visual identity design in our curated collection.

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Harudot: An Undulating, Beachside Café in Chonburi, Thailand

Design Milk

In the coastal town of Chonburi, Thailand, a visually-enticing café named Harudot has emerged as a must-visit for coffee lovers near and far. The café is a clever blend of architecture, nature, and culture crafted by IDIN Architects. Born from a collaboration between the owner of Nana Coffee Roaster and the plant-loving landlord, Harudot is a fusion of ideas reflected throughout the design and ambiance of the destination spot.

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Delightful illustrations for Apple offer a quirky take on Paris 2024

Creative Bloq

These Olympic sports look very different.

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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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Splashing the paint and finding the joy with Monjajaja

Creative Boom

Monjajaja's editorial work. The Chinese illustrator uses a mix of traditional media to express herself and communicate her clients' messages, celebrating the slips and spills along the way. While AI has its uses (cough), nothing compares to looking at a work that fully expresses the hand of the artist and what they were feeling as they composed it. To engage with real, living, breathing people, many clients prefer to work with a real, living, breathing illustrator, and that's where artists like

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Top 30+ Vintage Fonts for Your Next Design Project

Graphic Design Junction

Typography is an art form that has evolved significantly over the years, yet some styles remain timeless. Vintage fonts, with their nostalgic charm and classic appeal, are making a significant comeback in the design world. They have the power to transform your typography , bringing a unique blend of history and style to your projects. In this article, we’ll explore the allure of vintage fonts, why they are resurging in popularity, and how they can elevate your designs.

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The best rebrands of the 1990s, as picked by the pros

Creative Bloq

As a new century dawned, these companies all reinvented themselves. Read on to relive the best rebrands of the '90s.

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How to get your brand identity project featured on Creative Boom

Creative Boom

Tips for getting your graphic design project featured (one being, send us lots of visual assets/mockups) Mockup via Art Directed Want to see your graphic design work featured in this online magazine? Here's how to do it and some tips for standing out from the crowd. As a graphic designer or branding studio, getting your latest project featured in Creative Boom can significantly boost your visibility and reputation.

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Vintage Vibes: The Art of Creative Vintage Posters

Graphic Design Junction

Vintage posters hold a unique place in the world of art and design. Their charm lies in their ability to evoke nostalgia while showcasing timeless creativity. “Vintage Vibes: The Art of Creative Vintage Posters” delves into the fascinating world of these artistic treasures, exploring their history, distinctive features, and enduring appeal.

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F5: Chiara Andreatti Talks Carlo Scarpa, Memorable Travel + More

Design Milk

Milan-based product designer and art director Chiara Andreatti takes note of art and architecture when she travels, often snapping photos or making sketches that she can refer to when she begins her creative process. Yet it is the work of Carlo Scarpa that provides continual inspiration for Andreatti no matter where she happens to be in the world. She feels an intrinsic connection to the Venetian visionary, who for many years lived in her hometown of Asolo, Italy.

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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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Viral circular Tube map contains a surprising optical illusion

Creative Bloq

It might be better than the official design.

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Wildish & Co. rebrands Spacemade, a flexible workspace company

Creative Boom

Spacemade is a co-working brand with a difference. Crafted by Wildish & Co., its new visual identity system is based on the concept of 'meaningful connections'. Founded in 2020, Spacemade is a co-working space provider with a difference. Rather than just plopping yourself down wherever there's a space, you get your own permanent desk in what's intended to be a beautifully designed, shared workspace.

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50+ Best Free Fonts For Poster Design

Graphic Design Junction

Poster design is a powerful medium for communication, whether it’s promoting an event, advertising a product, or making a statement. The right font can make a significant difference in how your message is perceived and can turn a simple poster into a captivating piece of art. With countless fonts available, finding the perfect one can be daunting, especially if you’re looking for high-quality options that are free.

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The Louise Lamp Emulates the Captivating Glow of Candlelight

Design Milk

“La vie est une aventure faite de rencontres comme autant de lumiéres” – these poetic words by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud translate to “Life is an adventure made of encounters, each like a light.” Inspired by the comforting luminance and ephemeral glow of a candle-lit lantern, Massaud was moved to design the Louise Table Lamp for the lighting company Ramun , founded by Alessandro Mendini.

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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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The most controversial logos ever, from Gap and ebay to London 2012

Creative Bloq

Designers choose the bold, the bad and the bland of logo design.

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The Art of Suffering: honest photographs capture the brutal beauty of road cycling

Creative Boom

Road cycling isn't the gentlest of sports, as a new book by sports photographer Kristof Ramon (aka Kramon) lays bare with its stunningly dramatic images. For those who've been excited by the cycling at the Olympics, a new book by world-class pro-cycling photographer Kristof Ramon (known as Kramon) offers a visceral glimpse into the heart of this punishing sport.

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Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Doublethink

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Doublethink font family, from Barnbrook Fonts. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Doublethink appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Culinary Collaboration: Gozney and Hedley & Bennett Ignite Passion for Pizza Making

Design Milk

Culinary brands Gozney and Hedley & Bennett have teamed up on a limited edition collection designed to elevate the art of home cooking and pizza making. The playful collaboration celebrates the union of Gozney’s pioneering design in pizza ovens and Hedley & Bennett’s craftsmanship in kitchen gear, most notably aprons, all while drawing on their shared history of creating products beloved by top (and aspiring) chefs globally.

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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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Buzzfeed comes down on AI news outlet over similar logo

Creative Bloq

Trending Now’s director sees it as a “good omen”

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Theatre Royal Brighton pulls back the curtain on a new visual identity

Creative Boom

One of the nation's oldest theatres celebrates its recent restoration with a full rebrand, courtesy of Brighton agency Good Noise. Theatre Royal Brighton is one of the UK's oldest and most iconic theatres. A key player in the UK's dramatic landscape since its opening in 1807, it's renowned for both its rich history and stunning architecture. Today, it hosts a diverse range of performances, from West End hits to local productions, and is cherished by both locals and out-of-town visitors.

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Illustrator Spotlight: Bráulio Amado

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Bráulio Amado (previously featured here ).

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Studio OSKLO Imparts Splendor Upon Hollywood Regency Home

Design Milk

Though it sounds exuberant, Regency Revival design distills precedents set by Georgian architecture with a refinement in detailing and the careful practice of compositional restraint. Sometimes referred to as “Modern Georgian,” it found popularity in the Pacific Northwest from the mid-to-late 1930s before trickling down into California by the early 1950s and was used almost exclusively for residential applications.

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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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Get creative with this exclusive 15% off Photoshop for 3 months deal

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We're working with Adobe to bring US readers a one-off, limited time offer.

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Thisaway rebrands British Swimming as Aquatics GB

Creative Boom

It was the governing body for a range of aquatic sports but only had one of them in its title. The Bath-based branding agency explains how they helped transform British Swimming into Aquatics GB ahead of the Paris Olympics. Until recently, the governing body for aquatic sports in Britain, which includes swimming, diving, para-swimming, artistic swimming and water polo, was known as British Swimming.

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In Jaipur, a Gem of a Jewelry Shop

Azure Magazine

Defined by its delicate, intricately designed patterns , the art of Meenakari is a hallmark of India’s Rajasthan region. Although the practice of enamel-fired metals and ceramics traces its roots to 15th-century Persia, the art style has particularly flourished in the city of Jaipur, where the practice has been passed down and honed over many generations.

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ELLISON STUDIOS Reengineers Its Indoor Collection for Outdoor Spaces

Design Milk

In an exploration beyond your home’s four walls, Sarah Ellison , designer and founder of ELLISON STUDIOS , is pioneering indoor comfort and style with her debut outdoor collection created exclusively in partnership with DWR North America. Instead of starting from scratch, Ellison has reengineered her existing indoor designs, transforming them into durable pieces capable of withstanding the elements.

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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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'Tech product campaigns fall short when it comes to emotion': How we made Life Fitness's Symbio branding

Creative Bloq

We caught up with the team at marketing agency Syn.

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Cool blue GIFs from Qianwen Yu

Creative Boom

The Chicago-based animator Qianwen Yu is taking the heat out of summer 2024 with a set of refreshing cyanotype stop-motion animations. There have been heat waves around the world this summer, but Qianwen Yu has created a series of animated GIFs that might cool your brain or at least make your social posts a little more chilled. Qianwen is an artist who loves exploring with fabric in her animation projects.

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Illustrator Spotlight: Firpal

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London-based artist Firpal creates Indo-futurist speculative fiction through writing and illustration.

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Here Now Introduces Three New Solutions for the Workplace

Design Milk

Here Now offers a versatile contract range, and the studio’s name is a nod to the team’s collaborative approach to creating furnishings that are beyond the typical utilitarian options. “What really distinguishes us is how of the moment our brand is,” says Justin Champaign, founder and creative partner of Here Now. “We develop products for specific projects to provide solutions in real time.” Champaign and his team partner with architects, designers, and companies to envision furniture that

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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.