Creative Bloq

JULY 4, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 This could be because it’s optimised for phones, and indeed it has plenty in common with the Photoshop iPhone app, which is again different to the one you can get for iPad. Why not try a subscription?

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 10: Armour Painting signs of general wear and tear on a full suit of armour, such as dents, scratches, rust and dirt, is a good way to tell a visual story about the character who’s wearing it.

Textures

We And The Color

JANUARY 24, 2025

It’s a common design pitfall. Understanding the Basics: What Makes a Good Font Pair? They need to share some common ground. Both font families are available for purchase at MyFonts: Download Werkdruck Download Werksatz Where to Find Inspiration and Resources: Feeling overwhelmed? They give good inspiration.

Fonts

Creative Bloq

JULY 17, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 but its pretty pricey Laptops The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow Laptops Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro, 2024) review: is it any good for VFX artists?

Digital

We And The Color

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A good logo design isn’t just a pretty picture. But what exactly makes a logo “good”? What do they all have in common? Let’s explore the essential features that every designer and business owner should consider when crafting or choosing a good logo design. Its more than just aesthetics, my friend.

Branding

Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Source ) Quality vs. Scalability A biggie with raster graphics is balancing looking good and being flexible. Common Raster File Types Regarding raster graphics, knowing your file types is like knowing your toolkit. So, let's break it down with a dose of common sense and a splash of storytime. Whereas a logo in vector format (.svg)?

Graphic

Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 All are customisable, good news if you want to have special preset features for sRGB or Adobe RGB workspaces. Why not try a subscription? Dont buy it if. TODAYS BEST DEALS £1,048.99 Design score: 4.5/5

Arts and Crafts

Creative Bloq

JUNE 14, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Why not try a subscription? The build quality is excellent.

Print

Design Shack

JUNE 11, 2025

But that’s okay because as a designer you don’t have to be good at everything. This Photoshop action features a pop art effect inspired by that same design. Comic Mix Photoshop Action Another creative Photoshop action that transforms your photographs into engaging comic book-inspired art with just a few clicks.

Photoshop

Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

You know the clichés – the self pride, the pompousness, the faux inspirational “here’s to the dreamers” – and so does Richard Turley, the creative director behind some of the most anarchistic and forward thinking visual identities of the 2010s. How do you create an identity that’s queer-forward without turning to common clichés?

Self-employed

Inkbot Design

JANUARY 14, 2025

30 Best Modern Fonts for Web and Print Design You know that moment when you see a beautifully designed poster or website, and you can't entirely focus on why it looks so good? A good font enhances the user journey, while a bad choice can create frustration. 21 – Nordic – Inspired by Norwegian Runes Let's start with Nordic.

Fonts

Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

Inspired by the humanist touches of Gill Sans’ typeface, Penguin’s Avant Garde in the ‘60s, and Helvetica in the ‘70s, the evolution of Penguin’s type choices tell a story that Olivia wanted to expand upon with the same playfulness seen in Penguin’s logo. It’s another design consideration – one that can inspire better solutions,” says Olivia.

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

JULY 16, 2025

Obsessing over finding the exact font is one of the most common forms of productive procrastination for entrepreneurs. The good: Its connection to the vast MyFonts library means it has a high chance of finding premium fonts used in professional branding. The good: It's speedy and foolproof. The good: No installation required.

Fonts

Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A clutter-free design doesn't just look good; it helps users focus. Like a good storm, multiple elements combine to create an effective design storm. If your users aren't having a good experience, it doesn't matter how beautiful your design is; they'll bounce faster than a bad date. Then make that button bright and bold!

Layout

Design Shack

JUNE 18, 2025

Example: “Good sleep is critical to focus and energy, but many overlook this one factor…” 3. This could be a solution, an insight, an inspiring quote, or a visual payoff. Common Mistakes to Avoid Overloading Frames: If each frame is too dense, users may stop swiping.

Media

Its Nice That

JULY 17, 2025

My work often delves into themes of solitude, movement, time, and imagination”, the illustrator says, “I draw inspiration from printmaking artists and the structured aesthetics of Constructivist designers, as well as the beauty found in everyday life.” How do you create an identity that’s queer-forward without turning to common clichés?

Illustrator

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One of the most common questions I hear from illustrators these days is: Will AI replace illustration? They want to work with talented artists and authors to create books that are inspiring, meaningful and magical for their young audience–something only a human artist or author can do.

Illustrator

We And The Color

MAY 17, 2025

For your master brandmark, you should look for these common formats: AI (Adobe Illustrator): This is the native file format for Adobe Illustrator , a leading software for vector design. A PDF saved correctly from vector software can serve as a good, shareable version that retains scalability. It preserves all editing capabilities.

Vectors

Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

Although she takes considerable inspiration from her daughters, Pauline is transparent about art as an act of catharsis. “I The unpredictability of water lends itself perfectly to these works, which render common images seen in design with luminosity and delicate transparency.

Advertising

We And The Color

APRIL 6, 2025

From Sketchbook to Storefront: The Product Journey Okay, so the platform looks good. Adding the Goods: This is where products come to life online. As Ugmonk grew from t-shirts to desk accessories (like the popular Analog productivity system), leather goods, and more, Shopify handled the increasing complexity. Vocal Type Co. (Tr

Production

Inkbot Design

JUNE 25, 2025

The Most Common (and Painful) Mistakes to Avoid Seeing good examples is one thing. FAQs What makes a geometric logo “good” or “bad”? A good geometric logo is simple, memorable, relevant to its industry, and versatile across all sizes. It's symmetrical, sharp, and suggests strength and performance.

Branding

We And The Color

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This feeling, known as imposter syndrome , is surprisingly common in creative fields. Its a common experience. Theres no definitive measure of good design. However, negative feedback can trigger feelings of self-doubt and reinforce the belief that youre not good enough. Header image by TA design (via Adobe Stock).

Client

Inkbot Design

JUNE 5, 2025

Insisted on a logo crammed with all the trendy tropes of the time – swooshes (not the good kind), gradients, a fussy script font. It must look good on a massive billboard, a tiny app icon, the side of a van, a business card , or even embroidered on a shirt. A good designer will ask tough questions. They mature. Lesson learned?

Branding

Creative Boom

MAY 18, 2025

The series Shapes and Flesh, these collages, shapes, sometimes mixed with type, were inspired by my queer life. The two remain close collaborators through Romania's Illustrator's Club, which is a creative community from which Ionut still draws inspiration. I want to inspire and motivate people," he says. "I That makes me happy.

Arts and Crafts

Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2025

Based on the company's 19th-century house flag, this mark is another example of heritage-inspiring, timeless abstraction. A good designer's job is to provide clarity, not just options. Yes, this is called a combination mark, and it's the most common and effective way to use a new abstract logo. HSBC: The Hexagon. It's a tool.

Brand

Its Nice That

JULY 24, 2025

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Tamagotchi re-designs, video game visuals and lucky charms: Welcome to the overstimulating 3D world of Iosif Abaab The Berlin-based designer is making common objects do unexpected things.

Animation

Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It's not just about what you charge; it's about understanding your worth and value, communicating that value, and making sure you and your clients feel good about that value exchange. The most common ones are: Hourly pricing Per-project pricing Flat-rate pricing. Make your offer so good that people feel stupid saying no.

Client

UX Collective

JUNE 12, 2025

Our focus is B2B companies in legacy industries, and since good design relies on iteration and feedback, sometimes it’s hard to consistently get access to and engage real users without taking up too much of their time, especially when we are early in our problem discovery process and don’t have a product yet. One is access to users.

Production

Creative Bloq

JULY 10, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 It’s a good enough cable to hit the drive’s top speed, so the only reason to replace it will be for length. x2 port to test it on, I instead tried it on three of the most common USB-C variants.

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

JUNE 22, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Why not try a subscription? So to me, thats what awards exemplify.

Brand

Abduzeedo

JUNE 3, 2025

Let's dive into some truly inspiring work today. Outside delivered a gritty, bold aesthetic, drawing inspiration from protest signs and zines. A key feature is the "Knowledge Commons," a custom-built resource library. See how design elevates community action. Hey creatives! They wanted to avoid looking overly traditional.

Arts and Crafts

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Johnnie Walker Logo Evolution: The Unfiltered Analysis Most billion-dollar companies have one thing in common – they obsess over tiny details that 99% of businesses ignore. That's not just good design. And nothing reveals this obsession more clearly than the evolution of their logo.

Digital

Inkbot Design

JULY 29, 2025

Is a triangle a good choice for my business logo? ” While effective, this has become so common that it risks making a brand look generic rather than innovative. An inverted (upside-down) triangle often represents risk, tension, or focus (like a funnel). What is the psychology behind triangle logos?

Branding

Inkbot Design

MARCH 12, 2025

The Power of Lettermark Logos for Small Business Branding Good branding plays a pivotal role in the modern oversaturated market. A common misconception is that an intricate logo means greater brand recognition. Common Pitfalls to Avoid Inconsistent Branding. Instead, they condense branding into a clear, easy-to-remember symbol.

Branding

Its Nice That

JULY 3, 2025

In the process of recognising several technologies interacting with each other, despite being diametrically opposed, the viewer’s preconceptions about tactility, physicality and haptics with our evolving world are challenged as Seth transports them to the dawn of time – which maybe we have more in common with than we’d like to believe.

Sculpture

Its Nice That

JUNE 30, 2025

Andrés Higueros avoids coffee shop clichés with a BoJack Horseman-inspired brand identity 9 June 2025 Work Graphic Design. Sign up to our newsletters and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the creative world. It's Nice That Newsletters Fancy a bit of It's Nice That in your inbox?

Animation

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Montserrat Inspired by urban typography, Montserrat brings a hint of personality and sophistication. A good rule of thumb is maintaining at least 1.5 A common approach is to pair a serif font with a sans-serif font. Limit Your Choices A good rule of thumb is to use no more than two to three font styles in a single project.

Fonts