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Koto boosts youth-oriented fintech brand with super-colourful Gen-Z visuals

Creative Boom

The agency's work for the collaborative earning app Fluz is keenly targeted at a young audience looking to save money. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, many people are looking for ways to stretch their money further. Enter Fluz, a collaborative earning app that amplifies spending power by offering cashback on everyday purchases. To help spread their message far and wide, Fluz recently teamed up with Koto , a brand and digital agency with studios in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New York a

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Award-Winning Design Meets Fashion at the Museum at FIT by Lily Liu

Designer Daily

Award-winning graphic and UX/UI designer Lily (Ziqi) Liu has taken her unique blend of traditional and digital design techniques into the fashion world with her award-winning rebranding of the Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). As an innovative graphic and UI/UX designer, Liu brought a new twist to the museum’s brand using her digital design skills and an eye for fashion.

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18 New Fresh Free Fonts: Unleash Your Design Potential

Graphic Design Junction

For designers, fonts are like magic tools, fonts play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of your creations. They have the power to elevate a project from ordinary to extraordinary, conveying a specific mood or message with a single glance. But finding the perfect font can be a daunting task. Sifting through endless websites and catalogs can leave you feeling overwhelmed.

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9 social media tips for illustrators, graphic designers and creatives

Creative Bloq

Graphic designers and illustrators have to be social media savvy these days. Learn from design and illustration professionals about how to build your social media presence and stay on top of best practice and priorities.

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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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DesignStudio rebrands Ascential, the company behind Cannes Lions

Creative Boom

The organiser of events for the marketing and fintech industries has a new dynamic identity, conveying the power of convergence. Unless you check the FTSE 250, you might not have heard of Ascential, the British business-to-business media company specialising in exhibitions, festivals and information services. But you've probably heard of some of its events, such as Cannes Lions, the world's largest ad industry gathering, and Money20/20, the world's largest fintech event.

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Canvas House: A Toronto Home With an Undulating Sculptural Facade

Design Milk

Amidst the stately Georgian homes of Forest Hill in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, stands a square house that’s a work of art designed by architectural firm PARTISANS. Canvas House’s innovative design and sculptural facade set it apart, making it a noteworthy addition to Toronto’s architectural landscape. The 5,220-square-foot residence serves not only as a home for its owners, but for their contemporary art collection as well.

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macOS Sequoia wallpaper is a nostalgic treat for Apple fans

Creative Bloq

Animations pay tribute to the designer of the original Mac icons.

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How to build a personal brand that feels authentic and not BS

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision, connect with your tribe, and attract your dream clients. In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, personal branding has become key to success for creative professionals. It's no longer enough to simply be talented: you need to be able to stand out from the crowd and attract clients, collaborators and fans by cultivating a unique personal brand.

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Sabine Marcelis Boldly Reimagines the VitraHaus Loft in Germany

Design Milk

Sabine Marcelis , a Dutch designer known for her innovative use of color, is the latest designer to make their mark at the VitraHaus Loft (see previous VitraHaus Loft installations here ) in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The vibrant installation offers fresh perspectives on living spaces, showcasing a bold color scheme that redefines the concept of home. Marcelis, whose previous collaboration with the Vitra Design Museum was the 2022 Colour Rush!

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Silly Pictures of Cats: A Whisker-Tickling Collection

Graphic Design Junction

There’s something inherently delightful about the antics of our feline friends. Cats have an uncanny ability to find themselves in the most absurd situations, often leaving us in stitches. In this whisker-tickling collection of silly cat pictures, we’ll explore some of the funniest, most heartwarming, and downright bizarre moments captured on camera.

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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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What is Cara, the Instagram alternative that gained 600k users in a week?

Creative Bloq

Everything you need to know about the AI-free social media platform for artists.

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Universal Favourite serves up a generous mix of rebellion and homeliness for The Dinner Ladies

Creative Boom

The Australian frozen meal service needed a rebrand, one that reflected its huge success, homely meals, and anti- "mumsy" attitude, extending from its website to its packaging. When we hear the very mention of dinner ladies here in the UK, we might consider the likes of Victoria Wood, Julie Walters and Maxine Peake. Or we might remember the women who looked after us during school meals, of course.

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The Design Conference 2024 (Review)

Just Creative

The Design Conference , hosted annually in Brisbane (Meanjin), Australia is a “wonderfully confronting experience that introduces you to your dream future, how to grasp it and the connections that can make it a reality.” This marketing wank aside, what it really means is that this event is a place to hear topical presentations and connect with others.

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Professional Procreate Brushes for iPad Illustration

Graphic Design Junction

Unleash your inner artist with the boundless potential of Procreate brushes. Procreate breaks free from the limitations of traditional brushes, offering a vast library that mimics real-world tools and transcends them. Imagine a pencil that lays down soft graphite or a sharp, scratchy line depending on your pressure. Build up washes with watercolors or create hyper-realistic textures with a touch.

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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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Real photo wins AI photography competiton in “ironic” victory

Creative Bloq

“There is still merit in real work from real creatives”

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Why Amber Asay's new podcast on women in design is a must-listen

Creative Boom

In her podcast, Women Designers You Should Know, the founder of Nice People explains why she's celebrating the unsung female visionaries who have shaped our creative world. Thumb through most books on the history of design, and you'll find them dominated by the narratives, contributions and stories of men. In fact, you might assume that, at least until the modern era, there were no female designers at all.

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Download All These Fonts for Just $29

Spoon Graphics

How do you fancy getting your hands on a hand-picked selection of fantastic fonts to take your design projects to the next level? Design Cuts have put together another deal packed full of top quality fonts and squashed the price down by 91%, so much so that there isn’t much left on the price tag! This is a great opportunity to acquire $316 worth of fonts in a variety of styles for just $29.

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Nothing Says Something About the Monochromatic Landscape of Smartphones

Design Milk

Nothing has always looked different from its beginning. Founded by Chinese-Swedish entrepreneur Carl Pei in 2020, the brand’s see-through industrial design language – spearheaded by music device darlings Teenage Engineering – quickly allowed the startup to find a niche within the competitive mobile device category. Supplemented by their own clarified flavor of Android known as Nothing OS, and directed by Dyson’s longtime former design lead, Adam Bates, the London-based operation’s go

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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 future of AI in graphic design

Creative Bloq

In 2024, AI is now embebbed in countless agencies' workflows. We ask graphic designers what that means, and where it's all heading.

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How Flare and Louis Oliver cast 30 Seconds to Mars in a new light

Creative Boom

Photography by Andrew Timms Be Flare Lighting and production designer Louis Oliver reveal how they teamed up with Jared Leto to create a striking new visual production for 30 Seconds to Mars' 2024 world tour. As rock legends 30 Seconds to Mars took the stage of London's O2 arena earlier this week, fans were greeted with an audacious and visually striking new production, unlike anything they'd seen before.

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Blending Creativity and Strategy: How Digital Design Agencies Craft Iconic Logos

Graphic Design Junction

In the world of branding, the logo is more than just a visual mark; it serves as the cornerstone of a company’s identity. A well-crafted logo can communicate the essence of a business, attract new customers, and differentiate it from competitors. This is where the expertise of a digital design agency comes into play, integrating both creativity and strategic planning to design a logo that not only captures attention but also encapsulates the brand’s values.

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The New Malin Makes a Statement With Bold, Graphic Language

Design Milk

Contrasting jewel-tones supersaturate vibrant graphic patterns while panoramic grid windows conjure sculptural silhouettes from furnishings awash in sunlight to create an other-worldy atmosphere inside The Malin South Gulch opening in Nashville, Tennessee. The not-so-subtle alchemy of color, form, and scale, by Roísín Lafferty of her eponymous Dublin-based design house, makes for an amenitized, professional members club atypical of the drab coworking facilities that have failed to contribute muc

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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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This clever AI turns 2D art into 3D animation, and it's "a game-changer"

Creative Bloq

Artists share their experiences.

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Landor's rebrand for Milan's Symphony Orchestra engages multiple senses

Creative Boom

This rebrand for an Italian musical institution fuses sound and visuals and Milan's avant-garde futurism as a way to draw in Generation Z. Whenever you work on a branding project, you're not necessarily looking at the bottom line of your client's business. You're thinking more about conveying the ethos of the brand in a holistic way across multiple touchpoints.

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Why Web Design Students Should Learn Basic HTML and CSS

Graphic Design Junction

Web design is a vibrant area that blends technology with creativity. As a student stepping into this realm, you’re probably buzzing with ideas and concepts waiting to be brought to life. But here’s the catch: knowing how to use design software is just the tip of the iceberg. If you want to transform those brilliant designs from mere concepts to functional websites, you’ll need a solid understanding of the backbone of web design—HTML and CSS.

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The Disco Volante Turntable Revolves Around Identified Flying Objects

Design Milk

Disco Volante translates to “flying saucer” in Italian, and is a moniker most associated with the sculptural and streamlined 1952 Alfa Romeo two-seater coupé – a low slung gesture of aluminum sculpted into the service of aerodynamics. And at first glance, industrial designer Oscar Olsson’s fully automatic Disco Volante wall-mounted turntable concept looks to share nothing with its automotive counterpart.

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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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“Big, bold typography is key”: Squarespace’s Brand Design Director on how to make your website stand out

Creative Bloq

Satu Pelkonen lets us in on a few tips and tricks for getting your website noticed.

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Starkly beautiful photobook captures the disappearing kiosks of the Eastern Bloc

Creative Boom

This striking new volume by Zupagrafika chronicles vanishing Soviet-era kiosk designs across the ex-Soviet world. In cities across formerly communist Central and Eastern Europe, a distinct type of small modernist architecture is slowly vanishing from the urban landscape. Soviet-era kiosks – tiny, modular booths that served everything from hot dogs to newspapers to currency exchange – were once a ubiquitous sight from Warsaw to Belgrade.

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Designing Agency: Lisa Landrum on Inclusive Architecture Education

Azure Magazine

While universities often stake their reputations on historical pedigree and tradition, Toronto Metropolitan University is a testament to evolution. Established as Ryerson Institute of Technology in 1948, the school expanded to a Polytechnical Institute 18 years later, before becoming Ryerson Polytechnical University in 1993, and then dropping the “Polytechnical” shortly after the turn of the millennium.

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Ronan Bouroullec Unveils 6 New Ceramic Works for Mutina Editions

Design Milk

World renowned French designer Ronan Bouroullec is stunning us yet again with another incredible collection that showcases his distinct creative eye. Created for Italian ceramics company Mutina , Bouroullec unveiled six new designs for the brand’s limitedly produced and handmade Editions series. The collection of five vases and a candelabra highlights the beauty of handmade-in-Italy ceramics with its subtle imperfections, as well as the superiority of an ancient glaze formulation that gives each

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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.