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Koto's identity for Microsoft's Copilot+ PC range hopes to set a new benchmark in computing

Creative Boom

The global studio has unveiled a new brand for Microsoft's latest generation of Windows laptops and PCs, all featuring built-in AI hardware. It marks a significant shift in the company's offering. Koto is behind the branding for Microsoft Copilot+ PC, a new line of personal computers equipped with AI, the latest 'Snapdragon X Series Processors' to speed things up, all-day battery life, and something called a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that boosts performance by up to 90%.

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New Luxury Handwritten Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

In the realm of design, where visual communication reigns supreme, fonts play a crucial role in shaping the overall aesthetic and message. But for those seeking to elevate their projects beyond the ordinary, venturing into the world of luxury handwritten fonts can unlock a treasure trove of creative potential. Luxury Handwritten Fonts: A Touch of Distinction Luxury handwritten fonts are not your everyday typefaces.

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Reimagining the Travel Experience With Biophilia in Singapore’s Changi Airport

Design Milk

BOIFFILS Architectures has unveiled its transformative redesign of Terminal 2 at Singapore’s Changi Airport , encapsulating the ‘Garden City’ ethos within a biophilic framework that aims to revolutionize airport design. Spanning 120,000 square meters over three levels, the five-year project redefines the terminal into a serene, nature-infused space.

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Some of these cancelled animated films could have been amazing

Creative Bloq

Inspiring artwork from unfinished Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks movies has been preserved in a free book.

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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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Provencal style with English edge: Folc wine's new design

Creative Boom

Created to rival wines made in Provence, Folc's new bottle and brand design is a combination of "fitting in and standing out". Historically, the UK has not been renowned for its winemaking, thanks to its colder climate creating less-than-ideal grape-growing conditions. But husband-and-wife duo Elisha and Tom Cannon didn't let the weather get them down and set out to create a rosé to rival those made in Provence.

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Download Now: The Latest Free Fonts for Designers

Graphic Design Junction

For designers, fonts (free fonts) are the building blocks of visual communication. The right typeface can elevate a project, imbuing it with personality and guiding the viewer’s experience. Yet, building a vast font library can be a significant investment, especially for those starting out. This is where the magic of free fonts comes in. These fonts, generously created and shared by talented designers, offer a wealth of options for designers on a budget.

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13 best Adobe Illustrator plugins

Creative Bloq

Plugins can save you time and effort. We pick the Adobe Illustrator plugins that will transform your workflow.

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British Standard Type co-founder Matt Fenton on designing Yinka Ilori's custom typeface

Creative Boom

Although the two cuts of Yinka Sans differ in depth and form, they both embody Ilori's vibrant and expressive style. British Standard Type has collaborated with British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE to design a dynamic custom display typeface in two cuts: Yinka Sans Ultra and Yinka Sans Shadow. After using non-custom fonts for years in his work, Ilori reached out to the foundry specifically to create his own typeface.

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Design Like a Pro: Mastering Brochure Mockups

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s competitive marketing landscape, first impressions are crucial. Brochures remain a powerful tool to capture attention and effectively communicate your brand message. But how do you ensure your brochure design stands out from the crowd? Brochure mockups are the secret weapon designers use to create professional and impactful brochures.

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A Brooklyn Townhouse Is a Marriage of Domestic Comfort With Artistic Elegance

Design Milk

When curating a space using collectible design and art, there will always be a delicate balance navigating the fine line between creating an impractical, museum-like atmosphere versus a cozy, functional home adorned with art-centric accents. In Jorge Brown Cott’s latest project, the Dominican Republic native was tasked in reimagining the interiors of a Brooklyn townhouse for a young family passionate about collectible design.

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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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Making Hyper Light Breaker's fizzy 80s anime character designs

Creative Bloq

Heart Machine's John DeRiggi reveals a love of "retro vibes" and why less is more in game art.

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Robot Food turns up the tang with Sarson's vinegar brand identity and campaign

Creative Boom

The work aims to solidify Sarson's place on the condiment shelf and coincides with the release of its Dip & Drizzle sauce, which was developed to reach a new generation of consumers. Robot Food has partnered with Sarson's on a new omnichannel advertising campaign, brand world toolkit and packaging design coinciding with the vinegar brand's first piece of new product development in 230 years.

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WindowsWear Honors Arif Husein Devjani with the Best Use of Color Award

Designer Daily

WindowsWear had the honor of awarding Arif Husein Devjani of Visual Citi Inc. for his outstanding contribution to a project that demanded unparalleled creativity and technical activity. He exercised his skills to bring the brand’s vision to life and achieve the color required, winning the brand award for best use of colors, for his project with Calvin Klein.

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TRAME Continues To Revolutionize Traditional Design With Personalized Technology

Design Milk

TRAME – a studio whose practice combines art, design, technology, and craft – was at it again at ICFF this year where they unveiled Martin Grasser’s customizable collection of mirrors, entitled Portraits , as part of the studio’s Craft Nouveau collection. The innovative mirrored glass works seamlessly to unite traditional craftsmanship with generative algorithms.

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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 best 3D fonts for impactful projects

Creative Bloq

The best 3D fonts for making an impact and creating visually interesting designs and artworks.

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McDonald's celebrates 50 years by remembering its treasured birthday parties

Creative Boom

Leo Burnett's nostalgic campaign harks back to a time when the fast food chain's birthday parties were in high demand. We learn more about the inspiration behind the 1980s-inspired spot, filmed in the UK's first McDonald's restaurant. If you're a kid of the 1970s or '80s, you'll remember a glorious time when the epitome of a children's birthday party was spent at McDonald's.

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Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Sisters

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Sisters font family, designed by Laura Meseguer. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Sisters appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Customization Is at the Heart of Strata’s Storage + Shelving Possibilities

Design Milk

Fort Standard’s Strata is a core collection for the brand, stretching its legs from case pieces to shelving and even tables. Modular by design, Strata’s storage and shelving units look to find harmony somewhere between beauty and utility, according to founder and designer Gregory Buntain. These are high-quality pieces that you’ll want to live among, with timeless designs meant to go the distance of a lifetime and beyond.

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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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Coca-Cola’s Olympic packaging embraces the power of the hug

Creative Bloq

The stylish designs are a symbol of unity.

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The Very Long String: New artist Jess Wojcicki’s first illustrated children’s book

Creative Boom

Leicester-based designer Jess Wojcicki is recharging her creativity by entering the world of children’s illustration. She is launching her first book on Crowdfunder, with part of the print run going to children’s charities. For many artists, change is essential to keeping things fresh. After graduating from Nottingham Trent with a degree in Graphic Design, Jess Wojcicki went to London to work in the hustle-and-bustle world of film, television, and theatre.

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Nail the Vintage Look with This New Bundle of Design Resources

Spoon Graphics

The key to creating authentic looking vintage designs is using the right assets, but genuine vintage tools and resources can be difficult to find! Thankfully this bundle has you covered with a variety of resources that are derived from various authentic sources, so you can inject a piece of history right into your design work for the most realistic results.

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Garden Pavilion: A Modest Tranquil Retreat in the Middle of Prague

Design Milk

In Prague, a modern cabin has been designed by BYRÓ architekti in a mature garden as a retreat in the middle of the Czech city. The 20-square-meter Garden Pavilion serves as an escape for quiet time and the occasional overnight stay, that’s just a short 10-minute walk from the owner’s apartment. The clients, who own the garden, envisioned a structure that would not isolate them from nature.

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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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New Game of Thrones cover designs use a traditional art technique to stunning effect

Creative Bloq

Who needs Winds of Winter?

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Northern Soul revived: Elaine Constantine's photographic journey into a British subculture

Creative Boom

The Ritz, Manchester, 1990s © Elaine Constantine In a new exhibition and book, the photographer presents her fascinating document of the northern soul scene of the 1990s, revealing its extreme aerobics and unstoppable energy. If it weren't for Northern Soul, my husband would never have been born. I have a lot to thank for this unique cultural genre, born out of Northern England and the Midlands in the early 1970s.

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How to Utilize Mockups Effectively in Your E-Commerce Storefront

Graphic Design Junction

Running an e-commerce storefront means you need to grab attention fast. That is where mockups come in handy. You can transform plain product images into captivating visuals, helping customers visualize their purchases better. High-quality mockups make your products look polished and professional, which builds trust and encourages sales. Plus, using mockups effectively showcases your brand’s creativity and dedication to quality.

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Knoll Revives Bauhaus-Era Icons for a Bold New Look

Design Milk

Time to save up your pretty pennies – your favorite Bauhaus classics just got a stunning makeover. Knoll has just launched three ultra-matte finishes – white, black, and an archival dark red – across four of its collections designed by two iconic greats: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. In these new colorways, the reimagined pieces make a new, bold statement with the same innovative spirit of the Bauhaus era.

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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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Forget TikTok and Instagram, Gen Z is on Noplace

Creative Bloq

And it looks like Myspace cranked up to 11.

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Limited palettes and forms define Molly McCammon's style, but there's no limit to this new illustrator's potential

Creative Boom

A double-page spread created for Red Bull's Carpe Diem magazine. Just two years into her career, Scottish illustrator Molly McCammon has established a calm, sophisticated style which is impressing clients from around the world. When you're a young creative, stepping away from something you trained hard to do can be daunting. But it's a leap Molly McCammon took two years ago, and it has paid off in spades.

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Enhancing Legal Practice with Effective Project Management and Modern Website Design

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s fast-paced digital era, law firms must adapt to technological advancements to remain competitive and meet the evolving needs of their clients. As the legal landscape becomes more complex, integrating effective project management strategies and modern website design has become crucial. These elements not only streamline operations but also significantly enhance client experience and operational efficiency.

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Poppykalas Brings Her Gardens Inside Your Home With New Rugs

Design Milk

Arguably a universal fact: flowers never fail to elicit joy. Danish floral designer and artist Thilde Maria Haukohl Kristensen can attest to this truth. As founder and creative director of her studio Poppykalas , she communes with flowers to create artful arrangements that end up in a vase, on a canvas, sealed within a table, and, as of late, on a rug.

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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.