Its Nice That
MAY 2, 2023
It’s not easy navigating the ever-shifting realm of trends. Here, we speak to four creatives for the low-down, finding out how they make stand-out work that will leave a mark on visual culture.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Perfect Graphic Designer's Home Office As a freelance graphic designer in the ever-evolving world of visual communication, having an inspiring workspace that fuels your creativity is essential. Your home office is where your innovative designs, campaigns, and branding emerge. More than just a place to work, your creative space should uplift and energise you.
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Creative Bloq
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The digital art trends for 2024 include AI trends, new tech and more, as predicted by leading industry creatives. Here’s how we think things will shake out in 2024.
Creative Boom
JULY 7, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Or should creatives be looking elsewhere for self-promotion? You're at a really good party, and you've spent hours dancing, chatting with old friends and meeting great new people. It's gone late into the night and early hours, but everyone is still buzzing.
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
Inkbot Design
APRIL 11, 2023
Top 10 Best Books for Logo Designers In a world where brands compete for attention, a powerful and memorable logo can make all the difference. As a logo designer, you understand the art of blending creativity, strategy, and technical skill to craft visual identities that resonate with audiences. But continuous learning and exposure to new ideas are essential to staying ahead in this ever-evolving field.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Its Nice That
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The course touches on Paula’s career, vision and practice as well as guiding you through lessons on typography, logo creation, editorial design, environmental design, film titles and more.
Inkbot Design
JULY 9, 2023
Top 10 Packaging Design Tips for Captivating Products Did you know that packaging plays a vital role in influencing purchasing decisions? A staggering 72% of consumers admit that their purchasing choices are influenced by packaging design alone! That's right, folks. How you package your product can make or break its success in the market. So, whether you're a seasoned packaging pro looking for fresh inspiration or a budding entrepreneur eager to make a splash with your new product, these tips wi
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. How do you create a successful illustration portfolio? It's a question that many have asked, and recently a tweet along these lines from Ellis Brown , an illustrator based in Portsmouth, caught out our eye.
BP&O
MARCH 14, 2023
Maybe the recent explosion in astrology is thanks to a more secular society; or a post-Covid sense of generalised uncertainty that’s left us grasping for answers. Perhaps it’s the rise of Instagram/TikTok influencers; or maybe it’s just because its foundations lie in astronomical reality that’s been harnessed by civilisations stretching back tens of thousands of years.
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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.
Vandelay Design
JUNE 8, 2023
Minimalist Websites - Get inspired by browsing our curated collection of the most beautifully simple and well crafted designs using minimalist websites. The post 25 Best Minimalist Website Examples for Design Inspiration appeared first on Vandelay Design.
UX Collective
MAY 4, 2023
Learn one of the ways in which AI has elevated my design work. By now, it’s no secret that AI will considerably impact the future of branding and design—making us question how we can continue to provide irreplaceable value as designers. Some creatives like Alif Ibrahim of It’s Nice That have suggested it be used to automate mundane and repetitive tasks like resizing, exporting, or mindless pixel pushing.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 25, 2023
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Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
We chat to the legendary designer about painting Porsches, the Public Theater and the value of making mistakes.
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Azure Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
As I write this, the transformation of Ontario Place seems imminent : from public all-age playground to $40-a-day privatized resort; from architectural gem to corporate ensemble of glass and steel. For those of us who consider this 155-acre Toronto waterfront park to be inseparable from its original public purpose and programming, the entire complex is on death row.
The Die Line
JULY 10, 2023
Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.
I Love Typography
MAY 15, 2023
Read the book, Typographic Firsts In part one , we took a look at three typefaces recommend for fashion or luxury brands. Of course, your final decision about font choice will depend on a variey factors, such as the brand's personality, its target audience, and the kind of message it wants to convey. And, although, we tend to typically associate high contrast typefaces with high fashion, they're by no means our only choice.
Its Nice That
APRIL 6, 2023
The illustrator sources inspiration from figures who “aren’t afraid to try their hand at many things”, like Gehard Richter, Agnes Martin and Harmony Korine.
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Inkbot Design
JULY 20, 2023
Top 10 Best WordPress Themes To Try Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of stunning web design , where creativity knows no bounds and possibilities are endless. Are you searching for the perfect WordPress theme to elevate your website to new heights, captivating your audience at first glance? Look no further! We have meticulously curated a handpicked selection of the Top 10 Best WordPress Themes that will transform your online presence into a mesmerising digital masterpiece.
Creative Boom
APRIL 19, 2023
Paper engineer, graphic designer and illustrator Julia Yus recaptures the magic she felt when she first opened a pop-up book in her delightfully colourful and child-like creations. Do you remember opening a pop-up book for the first time? Watching in amazement as the pages sprung to life via artfully folded pieces of paper, complete with little taps waiting to be pulled to reveal their secrets?
BP&O
APRIL 6, 2023
Using olive oil has never been so squ-easy. That’s how Andrew Benin, founder of Graza, would like us to feel. As Kelsey McClellan reports for the Wall Street Journal, Benin knew the last thing the world needed was another snobby olive oil and the key goal was finding ‘the sweet spot between flavor and affordability’. This product does feel different The post Graza by Gander appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Vandelay Design
MARCH 22, 2023
Here are over 50 free Photoshop pattern sets of all styles and varieties. Enjoy free downloads of the best Photoshop patterns and start using them today. The post 400+ of the Best Free Photoshop Patterns for Designers appeared first on Vandelay Design.
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.
The Dieline
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.
Design Milk
MAY 26, 2023
Noting the amount of effort required to craft this haunting light source, to call the Vestige for Ross Gardam a mere source of illumination seems to do the spectral optical device disservice. The idea behind its design: to stir up a sense of wonderment. With over three decades of expertise turning glass into objects of awe, renowned glass artist Peter Kovacsy seems the ideal talent to bring such imagination to life.
Colossal
JUNE 7, 2023
All images © Doug Klug, shared with permission If you’ve walked along an ocean shoreline, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the crumpled, brownish-green tendrils of kelp washed up at high tide. Despite appearances, the otherworldly seaweed is not a plant but rather a type of algae. Leaf-like forms called blades soak up sunlight to photosynthesize, and gas-filled bladders hold the structures close to the surface.
Azure Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Cardstock, balsa wood, foamcore, gingerbread. Each December, the architectural modelmaking palette expands to include a sweet new material rich in warm spices. And while gingerbread architecture may skew a lot more whimsical than your typical construction industry maquettes, the best seasonal structures of 2023 balance holiday magic with basic design principles.
Speaker: Michele Berdinis
This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?
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