Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

It references my very popular cupcake and my passion for patisserie." They also inspire her online handle, Design Confections. "I I am a brand," says Patricia. Design Confections came about because Patrcia Shea was already taken on Instagram, and I like to think of my design work as delicious.

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Patterns Arts and Crafts Illustration Illustrator 397

Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2025

Quantum reference frames: an insight by Michele Sclafani (Science & Technology) Presented annually by the AOI and the Directory of Illustration, the World Illustration Awards is one of the industry's most prestigious platforms, celebrating creativity and elevating illustrators on a global stage. Good luck to all those involved.

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Illustration Illustrator Production Presentation 393

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Carvill and Butler pull content from their lively and intelligent podcast by the same name and bring it into bite-sized themes with references and resources and "Three Actions to Consider" for each theme. It's a good antidote to paralysing fear and depression because it feels so clear and level-headed and actually feasible.

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Brand Branding Arts and Crafts Tourism 433

Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2025

May explains how the star at the core references how fusion power works: "Fusion is the process that powers stars, and the STEP reactor will be recreating that process". As May mentioned, the fusion sector's main colour palettes often rely on oranges and yellows - inspired by the sun or greens in reference to sustainability and clean energy.

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Inspiration Brand Branding Agency 293

Design Milk

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The architectural inspiration behind these pieces is clear, with references to geometric forms and bold visual vocabularies reminiscent of the Suprematists, pioneers of the early 20th-century art movement focused on the fundamentals of geometry.

Art 267

Art Arts and Crafts Exhibition Gallery 267

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It references the zoo's history of supporting critically endangered Eastern Black Rhinos, which dates back to 1999, and helped to breed a rare calf. This speaks to Chester Zoo's bias for action and positive momentum. Logo, typography and patterns The new logo is a custom 'C' with a hidden counter form inspired by a rhinoceros horn.

Education 518

Education Patterns Agency Brand 518

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A key visual reference was sculpture, particularly work that merges organic rock textures with geometric forms. "We From the outset, The Collected Works drew inspiration from the natural world, particularly macro photography of microscopic plants and creatures. "We

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Print Magazine Sculpture Animation 355

Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2025

This kaleidoscope of 1970s references was cooked up by Kitchen, the animation team comprised of Rachinta Platts and George Coffey at the London production studio Jelly. The Great Frog came to us with a really cool idea of going through four different lands or worlds that represent the jewellery in their new collection.

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Animation Client Photoshop Production 482

Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

However, they will see characters who get their references, slogans that echo their conversations, and a brand that feels like it belongs, not just on campus but with them. In dining halls from New York to Nebraska, students might not think too hard about the strategy behind the signage or the colour of their menu.

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Branding Brand Textures Sports 345

Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Find references (Image: © Simone Ferriero) Utilising a vast visual library depends on an artist’s capacity for recalling the details of something not in front of them. This is what makes a character relatable for the readers. When creating a comic, it’s common to deal with subjects you’ve never seen before.

Art 173

Art Internet and Software Development Artist Digital 173

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Referring to web projects, product designer Stan Potra suggests that: "if the font is for UI and masses of text, aim for readability and variability for hierarchy and accents. That said, the relative importance of readability will vary on the use case. But if it's for decorative purposes, go wild."

Fonts 469

Fonts Graphic Design Graphic Client 469

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.

Fonts 195

Fonts Digital Inspiration Brand 195

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Dynamic Branding: Adaptive and Responsive Logos Dynamic branding refers to the ability of a brand’s visual identity, including its logo, to change and adapt across different mediums, contexts, and audience segments. Sustainable design refers to the creation of products, environments, and services that prioritize environmental stewardship.

Web Design 245

Web Design Web Design Arts and Crafts Digital 245

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Every aspect of the design system is infused with references and, in some cases, literal moments from Riot's games and gaming worlds. The core colour palette is anchored in the iconic Riot Red, which has been expanded to include complementary tones, giving the system depth and flexibility.

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Media Branding Brand Animation 474

Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The design team explored references beyond the sports realm, looking at high fashion and experimental graphic design. Elevating Sports Design Beyond the Field By combining these unexpected references with a strong foundation of sports elements, Graphic Hunters has crafted a visual identity that is both striking and functional.

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Sports Graphic Arts and Crafts Fashion 87

Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

If you’re unsure of how the fabric will overlap to create folds, check out some reference photos while you paint. If you use reference photos when painting lace you can easily follow the pattern and make it look realistic. Retain more transparency in the centre and less on the edges.

Textures 179

Textures Digital Art Patterns 179

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

The resulting brand identity uses linear forms that subtly reference York's famous railway hub, symbolising the long-standing connections the city has fostered. The Chase developed the identity based on extensive public engagement, listening to residents of all ages about their perceptions of the city and their hopes for the new area.

Inspiration 448

Inspiration Arts and Crafts Agency Consulting 448

Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2025

That endless scroll of familiar references can quickly become a creative trap. That's the kind of reference you won't serendipitously find online." Instead, Natalie and Vini encourage their teams and their clients to look beyond the screen.

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Brand Branding Agency Client 195

Creative Boom

JANUARY 20, 2025

The brand is named after the dairy's hometown, Them, a small town in central Denmark with a population of 2,431, while 1888 references the year of its opening. Danish brand Them 1888 has set out to satisfy this demand with a fresh look for its powdered milk product Grow Up, designed by the Danish agency Simply.

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Marketing Marketing Production Branding 221

Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Localizes content like language or cultural references. Creates designs that can adjust on the fly based on user actions. Customizes websites and apps that shift to suit each user’s preferences , so the experience feels unique every time. Builds a deeper connection with users because it feels like the design “gets” them.

Graphic Design 88

Graphic Design Graphic Animation Arts and Crafts 88

Creative Bloq

JULY 20, 2025

Logout Read more How to create convincing environment art How to paint realistic digital art scenes with speed on iPad and in Photoshop Level up your game art with these 10 pro tips How to use worldbuilding to make your fantasy character art feel more complete The best 3D art: outstanding examples for inspiration Quick tips to bring interiors to life: (..)

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Photoshop Art Artist Textures 181

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Craft sentences and use the words as a guide rather than visual references. As Perniclas Bedow, creative director at Bedow , puts it: "The industry is now ready to embrace the written word. Articulate what you do before you do it. It's time-consuming and challenging, but it opens up new worlds and shifts the outcome away from the formulaic.

Arts and Crafts 521

Arts and Crafts Brand Branding Agency 521

Design Shack

JUNE 16, 2025

You might also want to annotate examples as you collect them so you can easily reference them later in the audit process. It’s helpful to group them by category, such as typography, buttons, layouts, or illustrations. Review and Identify Inconsistencies This is where the real work begins.

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Color Production Typography Marketing 102

Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

Other elements, like the background, which was a direct reference to the global nuclear warfare themes of season 1, were out-of-place for the second season and replaced with the studio's collage of redacted documents.

Education 259

Education Brand Branding Art 259

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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Illustration Illustrator Brand Branding 105

Inkbot Design

JUNE 26, 2025

Observing artwork, collecting references, and reviewing past pieces all support growth. Layout refers to how parts are placed. Aspiring artists also benefit from fluency in software and strong thinking strategies. In many design courses, students ask what knowledge supports a career in design. Each day brings chances to build skills.

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Graphic Design Graphic Layout Client 40

Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

From early versions in the 1980s, featuring iconic art references, to today’s community-focused pieces, these screens highlight a shift from static visuals to dynamic creative introductions. Reflecting Adobe’s Evolution with Modern Minimalism Historically, Illustrator splash screens have evolved alongside the Adobe brand.

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Adobe Illustration Illustrator Arts and Crafts 82

UX Collective

MARCH 28, 2025

Usability: Usability in typography refers to how easily users can read and interact with text within a digital product According to abhishek , this is a key consideration in design systems [5]. Readability refers to how easily words and sentences can be understood, while legibility focuses on the clarity of individual letterforms.

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Typography Fonts Production Layout 103

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As well as those Renaissance references, the work is constructed on the precise foundations of Cartesian geometry, the mathematical premise that marries the proportional canons of classical architecture and the laws of physics.

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Art Photography Architecture Gallery 459

Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2025

Drawing from editorial cues and cinematic references, such as Her, the visual world sits somewhere between analogue memory and modern clarity. Typography also plays a significant role: soft, spacious, and slightly nostalgic; it's designed to evoke a sense of quiet intimacy. Studio Morfar's role didn't end with identity.

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Brand Branding Animation Production 195

Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2025

These references gave the team a graphic language that was both high-impact and full of attitude, while avoiding the overdone tropes of the RTD world. "We "If something didn't add to the immediacy, it came out. That's what helped us stay sharp."

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Brand Branding Production Coding 195

Creative Boom

JULY 13, 2025

Tausend honours typographic heritage whilst addressing modern design needs—familiar yet contemporary, bridging historical reference with practical application. The new superfamily demonstrates remarkable versatility, with variable font technology providing seamless transitions.

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Fonts Brand Branding Client 414

We And The Color

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

1 PDF file as a reference or for direct use. High-Quality Assets in a Variety of Formats Greydient 3 doesn’t just stand out for its visual impact; it also excels in terms of practicality and usability. This package includes: 1 AI file containing all objects for ease of editing and customization.

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Graphic Arts and Crafts Vectors Textures 51

We And The Color

JUNE 27, 2025

It serves as a powerful reference for anyone interested in branding, graphic design, and the intersection of art and technology. This became a key reference point. Second, it brilliantly references the brand’s identity. You start by looking back, and then you leap forward. You see it once, and you remember it.

Arts and Crafts 57

Arts and Crafts Graphic Design Brand Branding 57

Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Each monument carried icons, mascots, and insider references from the developer community, merging playful aesthetics with thoughtful design. These unique structures were a reinterpretation of their prior 2D shape library, elevated to represent key GitHub values.

Coding 39

Coding Color Schemes Brand Branding 39

Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2025

Faced with a brief, he dissects the reference images, identifying key components – line, shape, colour, mood – then recreates them from scratch, starting with pen or pencil before scanning and refining digitally. His process usually starts with receiving a scribble, a note, or a photo reference from the design team, and then he gets to work.

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Illustration Illustrator Arts and Crafts Self-employed 351

Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2025

At the heart of the new brand is a custom coin illustration that references both the silversmith and banking heritage. That manual was a treasure trove, revealing that the building had also housed the Royal Bank of Scotland and once featured sculptures by two Italian goldsmiths.

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Brand Branding Sculpture Architecture 195