Creative Boom
JUNE 7, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Adobe is requiring everyone to sign new terms and conditions before they can log in to Photoshop and other Creative Cloud apps. But many are refusing. Should you do so, too? This is a headline I never thought I'd write. But creatives around the world have been opening up Photoshop this week and getting so vexed that they're refusing to log in.
I Love Typography
JUNE 5, 2024
Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Moron font family from Barnbrook Fonts. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Moron appeared first on I Love Typography.
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Booooooom
JUNE 3, 2024
A nostalgic visual essay by artist and photographer Sander Coers. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Coers' work balances between the realms of documentary and fiction as he seeks to establish new perspectives on masculinity, memory, and coming-of-age. Drawing inspiration from personal recollections as well as stories from friends and family, "Blue Mood (Al Mar)" takes us on a transformative journey through the emotional landscape of adolescent men.
BP&O
JUNE 6, 2024
It’s often the launch of major charity rebrands that puts the gulf between how the design world views something, and how the rest of the world might, into sharp relief. Countless headlines abound bemoaning the £££millions ‘spent on a new logo’, as if that’s just about all there is to it, and now the children/animals/elderly etc will directly suffer as The post RSPCA by JKR appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
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
Creative Boom
JUNE 6, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock If you're on Instagram or Facebook, Meta is about to start scraping your images to train its AI. So many creatives are turning to anti-AI social platform Cara instead. But is this a better bet? We give you the lowdown, and share some views from the community. Just when you thought social media couldn't be more fractured, there's a new game in town.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 4, 2024
The Power of Presentation: How creative stationery mockups elevate your corporate branding! For graphic designers working on corporate branding, a logo and color palette are just the beginning. A truly cohesive brand identity extends to all touchpoints, including the seemingly small detail of business stationery. But how do you effectively showcase your vision for letterheads, envelopes, and business cards to a client?
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Booooooom
JUNE 7, 2024
Korean illustrator Jiyung Lee travels between France and Korea working on various projects including installation, publishing, and printing.
Creative Boom
JUNE 3, 2024
Illustration and animation studio Squid&Pig gives classic Street Fighter characters a cute, kawaii makeover in animated tributes that showcase the value of personal projects. If you're a child of the Eighties, Street Fighter likely left a lasting impression. The 2D fighting game from Capcom was a hit at the time thanks to its engaging combat mechanics and distinctive characters, and amongst its many fans is the creative team at the creative studio Squid&Pig.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 2, 2024
Hala Mohamed is a distinguished graphic designer and digital illustrations artist from Egypt, whose work embodies the vibrancy and complexity of contemporary Egyptian culture. Her art is a confluence of traditional motifs and modern techniques, making her a prominent figure in the art world both locally and internationally. Her journey into the world of art began in her formative years, nurtured by a rich cultural heritage and a passion for visual storytelling.
We And The Color
JUNE 5, 2024
Choosing the right font in graphic design can make or break your project. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a content creator, or a branding expert, the importance of typography cannot be overstated. This is where the AI Font Finder by WE AND THE COLOR at ChatGPT comes in. Our AI-powered tool is designed to help […] The post Discover Your Perfect Font with our AI Font Finder at ChatGPT appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
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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.
Inkbot Design
JUNE 5, 2024
Mastering the Art of Branding Consultation So, let’s start with the basics. Branding consultation is about helping businesses develop a solid and unforgettable corporate identity. It does not only involve slapping a logo on everything and calling it a day (although that certainly plays a part). Nope, branding does way more than that. It is all about establishing who you are as an organisation; what do you stand for?
Creative Boom
JUNE 5, 2024
All credit: Design Army & Dean Alexander (director) The inventive, culturally rich campaign reimagines classical ballet with a playful twist. It features punk rockers, a spaceship, and tutu-wearing green aliens. And it's all inspired by a crazy mashup of Degas' ballerina portraits, the Renaissance era, punk, and hip hop. To mark the 45th anniversary of Hong Kong Ballet and the launch of its first-ever ballet academy, Design Army has unveiled a fun new campaign titled Tutu Academy, one that i
Booooooom
JUNE 5, 2024
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We And The Color
JUNE 2, 2024
Master the Art of Creating Incredible Landscapes with Photoshop In digital art, the ability to create stunning, photorealistic landscapes is a coveted skill. Whether you’re a seasoned illustrator or a passionate photographer, the online course by Carles Marsal, “Learn to Create Incredible Landscapes with Photoshop,” is your gateway to mastering this art form.
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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.
Inkbot Design
JUNE 1, 2024
13 Tips For Becoming A Successful Freelancer Have you ever thought about becoming a freelancer and leaving your full-time job? Changing into a freelancer can be the most fulfilling way of managing your career and lifestyle. But let's face it— freelancing is not all sunshine and rainbows. Surviving in this dog-eat-dog world of self-employed people requires hard work, discipline, and insider knowledge.
Creative Boom
JUNE 2, 2024
Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Ian Morris's career as an illustrator has got off to an explosive start. Having graduated from the University of Salford, he's gone on to work with the likes of Thames & Hudson, Bloomsbury, and The National Literacy Trust, as well as scooping up prestigious awards and nominations for his picture book work.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 1, 2024
The web world is constantly changing, and that means the latest web design trends are too. Today, users come first, and their experience is everything. This is why staying on top of web design trends is critical for anyone who builds or manages websites. As we delve into the new web design trends , we will explore how these innovations shape the future of web design, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
Its Nice That
JUNE 4, 2024
From its rooting in scientific advancements to the first illustrated book on colour being made by a woman, art historian Alexandra Loske presents a four centuries survey in The Book of Colour Concepts.
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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.
Colossal
JUNE 3, 2024
All images © the artists and Cara “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes,” author Joanna Maciejewska recently wrote post on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral. Generative AI has developed as a type of deep-learning technology in which new content, like text or imagery, can be created based on the data it has collected.
Creative Boom
JUNE 4, 2024
All images courtesy of Visual Education Adding a few strings to your bow helps you stand out and truly achieve your creative potential. We explain how world-class platform Visual Education can help you do just that. Want to be a successful creative? In a previous era, you'd have been told to focus on one thing and one thing only. Whether that was oil painting, digital illustration, animation or whatever, you'd need to buckle down, hone your focus and keep doing the same thing again and again unt
Azure Magazine
JUNE 5, 2024
The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is an uncommon place in Toronto. A planned downtown community realized in 1976, it boasts an eclectic mix of co-op buildings, townhouses and mid-rise apartments that nestle in retail and recreation facilities as well as elementary schools and daycares. And that’s just on one side of the street; a community centre, a school and more housing, including market-rate condos with street-level commercial space, are knit together on the opposite side.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 6, 2024
For graphic designers, corporate branding is a delicate dance. It’s about capturing the essence of a company, translating it into a visual language, and ensuring that message resonates with the target audience. Business cards, those pocket-sized ambassadors, play a crucial role in this symphony. But before sending the final design off to print, there’s a secret weapon graphic designers can wield: the business card mockup.
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.
SpeckyBoy
JUNE 3, 2024
Not everything on a website has to be displayed straightforwardly. Sometimes, it’s prudent to hide an element. We can then reveal it automatically or via user interaction. That’s what makes reveal effects so compelling. They can serve dual purposes. The first is to keep our layouts nice and tidy. The second is to add a bit of flair to the user experience (UX).
Creative Boom
JUNE 3, 2024
London-based design agency BrandOpus has revived Molson's heritage brand assets and brought the Masterbrand out of the shadows, reasserting its position in the Molson Coors portfolio. BrandOpus has refreshed iconic Canadian beer brand Molson's identity, taking its heritage hexagon asset and giving it a new purpose as a mosaic motif. As long-term strategic and creative partners to Molson Coors Beverage Company, the studio understood its business challenges well.
Inkbot Design
JUNE 4, 2024
Voice Search Optimisation: Tips to Improve Results Voice search optimisation is one of the most essential parts of digital marketing. It is rapidly growing in popularity, and this article will explain what it does, why it differs from other types of searches, its advantages and how to measure success. What Exactly Is Voice Search Optimisation? Voice search optimisation is about making your website or content more visible on voice search results pages (SERPs).
HONGKIAT
JUNE 6, 2024
As a designer, you’re much like a chemist. Each day in your “lab,” you explore and devise the perfect solutions to meet your clients’ critical needs. This isn’t just professional skill – it’s akin to alchemy, where you transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. This transformation, often perceived as magical by clients, turns their complex design challenges into seamless solutions.
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.
Design Milk
JUNE 3, 2024
This month marks the official beginning of summer (it’s weeks away on June 20th!) so to help welcome the year’s hottest season, we’re cooling off with an ocean-inspired Designer Desktop by Jackie Tahara , founder of UnBlink Studio. The designer is known for her vibrant, vintage aesthetic and whimsical artistic style that often features bold colors, intricate patterns, and playful themes.
Creative Boom
JUNE 2, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. On the one hand, the freedom it brings is truly exhilarating. No more horrible commutes. No more being hauled over the coals by managers.
Inkbot Design
JUNE 2, 2024
Etsy vs Shopify: An In-Depth Showdown for Savvy Sellers Do-it-yourself virtual shopping has been on the rise, and you are probably reading this because you want to get a piece of that online pie. Nowadays, it is advisable for any person with something to sell, whether a wise creator or a vintage dealer, to establish their internet market. So what should you do first?
Colossal
JUNE 6, 2024
Chicago, Illinois, May 16, 1957. All images © Vivian Maier, courtesy of Fotografiska New York, shared with permission In 2007, Chicago resident John Maloof landed on the discovery of a lifetime at a thrift auction house on the city’s Northwest Side. An incredible archive of more than 100,000 negatives by photographer Vivian Maier (1926-2009) went under the hammer, marking a new chapter in the prolific documentarian’s story.
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