Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Under a new brand called London Strike, the first of six matchboxes has been released today by Blue Crow Media , an award-winning publisher of distinctive city guide maps and more, including an ongoing celebrated series dedicated to Brutalist architecture.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Published by Blue Monday Press, the book will show readers how to make meals mentioned in Doom's songs, including Nice Verse Pie, Fillet-O-Rapper, Rapp Snitch Knishes, and Deep Fried Frenz. The cookery angle is a clever hook for a book about MF Doom, especially considering that food references and symbolism run through his back catalogue.

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2025

So whether you're seeking a versatile workhorse for editorial projects, a distinctive display font for branding, or something that embodies specific cultural references, you'll find thoughtfully designed letterforms here to inspire your creativity.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

So, to depict rural China and its ancient characters, she had to search online for reference photos, which proved difficult due to the general lack of documentation. Fortunately, I had a valuable reference resource: my mother, a photographer based in China, who always carries her camera wherever she goes," says Cara. "I

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In an article we published in May, Simon Case predicted that AI will destroy jobs and create a movement towards one-person design agencies. Craft sentences and use the words as a guide rather than visual references. AI's role in design will become more direct, moving beyond ideation to final output."

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Creative Boom

MAY 31, 2023

Even today, between and during projects, I spend a lot of time looking for references - this often includes interesting compositions, colour palettes, and people in motion or dressed in an interesting way." Then I moved to New York and interned at a printmaking workshop and later at a small and friendly book publisher.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Visual direction Taking inspiration directly from the company's original customer-facing literature – featuring drop-caps, ornate typography, illustrations and timeless colours – Parker aimed to reference the brand's while making something fresh and interesting.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

It's been 30 years since Neville Brody last published a monograph, and it's safe to say a hell of a lot's changed in that time – in his career, in the design industry, and in creativity more widely. The Graphic Language of Neville Brody, cover The Graphic Language of Neville Brody, cover Why did you decide to publish the new book now?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Food & Drink Logos is the third in a series from the publisher, following Architecture Logos and Maritime Logos. I'd love to publish one on space – moons, rockets, stars, etc. I just think they are really fun, small books you can keep on your shelf and use as reference when the time comes," he adds. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

I did a board game called 'Endangered Animals Bingo' where I worked with Laurence King Publishing and WWF. Recently, I've worked on the cut-out illustrations because I wanted to work from my head, without photographic references. © Marcel George. © Marcel George. What have you been working on recently? © Marcel George. © Marcel George.

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Creative Boom

MAY 13, 2024

It pays homage to samizdat, which translates to "self-publishing" in Russian and refers to literature clandestinely written, copied, and circulated during the Soviet era. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

Published by White Rabbit Books, Spaceships Over Glasgow tells the story of Stuart's youth as a delinquent at school during the '80s and tracks his musical journey as he discovers the likes of Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, and Jesus and Mary Chain. "The Something that would instantly catch your eye.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Across the nine decades since, Times has been hugely popular worldwide, from newspapers to desktop publishing software. Designed by Jose Mendoza y Almeida in 1971 and published by Monotype, Photina was created specifically for phototypesetting, the technology that preceded digital and laser typesetting. Monticello by Matthew Carter.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

Normally, the briefs for nonfiction projects include reference pics, notes on the specific subject to illustrate, and typesetting for the spreads," Wenjia explains. I think the publisher approached me with this title in mind because my style aligns well with the book's calming and whimsical voice, which revolves around nature and wildlife."

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Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2023

"As our country and the world undergo extraordinary and tectonic shifts, these times demand that The Nation be ever bolder, willing to unleash our imaginations and ready to think anew," explains Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editorial director and publisher at The Nation.

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Creative Boom

JULY 8, 2024

When this happens, an illustrator should never be afraid to refer to the greats, as Molly demonstrated with the wine labels she recently illustrated for her friends' wedding. It's a long way from illustrating picture books, but now that commercial success isn't ruling out a return to publishing. "I

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Creative Boom

JULY 4, 2022

We design, publish and distribute retail and custom typefaces," it explains. Our type combines historical references and contemporary design.". Speaking to Creative Boom, Harrison says: "A combination of things led to starting the foundry back in 2018.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. That’s why we have a list of books you can reference to improve as a graphic designer. Niggli Verlag (Publisher) $54.14 Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2022

FF DIN Slab is a revival of DIN 1451, a German typeface first published in 1931 and widely used in traffic, administrative and technical applications. With a focus on detail and reference to the CRT grid, Stefan Gandl of Neubau has designed each glyph with pixel-perfect precision. Rumiko Sans comes in six weights.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I also take many photos and videos of MiTuan when I spend time with her, such as her movements and gestures, to reference when I draw." series, I've already made some products such as self-published zines, calendars and prints." When creating his illustrations and comics, Aaren normally writes down some keywords for a scene in a memo.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Its design was inspired by book covers from the first half of the 20th century, particularly those crafted in the 1930s for the renowned publisher Albatross. He also designs fonts, almost all of which reference water. These featured new and "modern" sans-serifs, most probably contributing to their worldwide popularity.

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Using this as a reference helped me evaluate each prompt adjustment without introducing too many variables. To further enhance consistency, I incorporated the  —  sref command with a range of official illustrations as style references. Select a reliable, iconic object for prompt testing: I selected an iconic object — a Mini Cooper.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 11, 2022

A web designer working on that website is referred to as a front-end developer, while another web developer is referred to as a back-end developer. The process of improving a website to the greatest extent possible to achieve the highest possible ranking is referred to as search engine optimization. Conclusion.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Interaction of Colour by Josef Albers is a classic teaching aid and reference work that explains colour theory," she says. And From Eastern Europe , published by Counter-Print, is a collection of work from some of the most talented designers, agencies and illustrators in this region.".

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2020

There are two key metrics you need to focus on when you look at a backlink profile: The total number of referring domains. The number of referring domains with a DR of 50+. Once you have that, apply this formula: Total referring domains (DR 50+) + 1/4 of referring domains (DR 50+). Download the list of referring domains.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From anatomy to composition, this book covers it all, making it a must-have reference for illustrators. A true visual treat, this book showcases the intricate illustrations of natural organisms first published in 1899-1904 by German zoologist Ernst Haeckel. And if you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it here.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Creating illustrations only posed more questions, such as how do you truthfully represent a person's life through images without access to photo references? This level of trust also allowed me to ask them very personal questions."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

She recently published her first book, Ask Olivia: An Entrepreneur's Advice For Entrepreneurial Life. Today, she's based in Melbourne where she heads up the independent publishing imprint Dossier Industries – a side project that "adds a valuable dimension to a designer's practice," she says.

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In 2020, he published “UKIYO,” a comprehensive art book compiling his illustrations, including the “100 Views of Tokyo” series, showcasing his unique blend of traditional techniques and modern aesthetics.

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UX Collective

APRIL 24, 2025

Visual arc refers to the angular size of an object based on its distance and size. The product I worked on is primarily designed for mobile devices, so I used 167 ppi , as its the reference scale many mobile browsers use to map CSS pixels to physical pixels. Refer to top leading and bottom leading in the imagebelow.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2023

Then I look for reference images. It was very interesting because I don't often work with textiles, and the media and printing techniques are not the same as in publishing. He adds: "I read the brief, look for inspiration on the internet by typing in keywords, and start sketching. It all depends on the time I have and the budget too.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2022

It acts as a rich reference guide to rave history and all the creative output that helped visualise and brand the various club nights and DJs. The book certainly encompasses one of the most important eras for dance music and is a critical historical reference for future generations. We sat down with Rob to find out more. Why the book?

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Colossal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Each flag’s color refers to the five elements and states of mind in Tibetan Buddhism. Yellow, for example, denotes earth and wisdom, while green references water and equanimity. White is air and purity, blue is space and endurance, and red refers to fire and compassion. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Creative Boom

MAY 14, 2024

The project, titled The Long Game, pays homage to samizdat, which translates to "self-publishing" in Russian and refers to literature clandestinely written, copied, and circulated during the Soviet era. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Here's a helpful checklist to refer back to: Set aside an hour each day to work on your marketing. The reasons why your press release isn't getting published. There is no quick solution or fix when it comes to marketing. This isn't going to be an overnight thing. And there's no magic wand. Further Reading.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In their words, all a designer needs to do is create three reference letters in a chosen style from existing vector shapes, or ones they hand draw on paper, and this technology automatically creates the remaining letters in a consistent style. We’ve already seen #ProjectGlyphEase in the works," he notes. "In

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Colossal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Titled “White Cranes and Snowfall,” the playful sculptures are made from woven sedges and nested in a shallow field of pebbles, intertwining references to avian life and endangered craft traditions. Each references jipsin , flat sandals woven from straw and largely worn by farmers and the working class throughout Korea.

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