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How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed

Design Week

The traditional indigo is a reference to the “refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japan” while the pattern is inspired by ‘inchimatsu moyo’ patterns from the Edo period (1603-1867). The torch has been inspired by Japan’s cherry blossoms with a pattern that resembles petals.

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Emerging UX patterns in Generative AI experiences

UX Collective

For example, the act of buying coffee is driven by the desire for caffeine, the presence of money and a nearby coffee shop, and the coffee shop sign serving as a prompt. A parallel theory, FBM, simplifies behavior into a function of motivation, ability, and a prompt (or trigger).

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Retro Packaging Design: Bringing Back Vintage Styles

Inkbot Design

Vintage signage fonts mimic painted shop sign lettering with distressed, imperfect shapes, offering an authentic retro touch. Study Packaging from Your Era Analyse colours, illustrations, typography, patterns, and other design elements used in genuine packaging from your nostalgic era of choice. Rustic charm abounds.

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The best book cover designs of 2020

Creative Review

The bookshop.org platform launched in early November with 150 indie shops signed up and was welcomed by many readers determined not to give Jeff Bezos any more of their money; while the much-loved Academy of British Cover Design (ABCD) Awards , unable to fulfil its regular slot in the book design calendar, moved its shortlists and results online.

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Designer Yannis Karlopoulos’s Work is a Celebration of Greek History and Culture

Eye on Design

Descending from street level, the first room is an assemblage of shops signs, early 2000s Macs, various bricks, and a vitrine full of supermarket product packaging. Each time I’m greeted with fresh coffee and pastries and each time I glimpse something on the walls, in the stacks, or on the tables that I missed the time before.

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Maybe we don’t have to (re)brand everything

UX Collective

They are being framed within selected shapes, colours, and patterns, just to reinforce the identity of their new upcoming fitness “brand.” Everyone could use a giggle now and then when they see a tacky shop sign seemingly made with Powerpoint. Think stylised social media posts and posters of people in ideal exercise poses.

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21 Photoshop Tutorials to Brush Up Your Photoshop Skills

HONGKIAT

Designing an Isometric Pixel Art Coffee Shop This comprehensive tutorial guides you through the process of creating an isometric pixel art coffee shop. You’ll start by working out the dimensions of the building and then move on to adding finer details like awnings, shop signs, and outdoor furniture.