Creative Boom
JULY 14, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock The creative industry is changing fast under the onslaught of AI. We share the community's best advice on how to not just survive but thrive over the next decade and a half. This month, Creative Boom is celebrating our 15th anniversary. It's a great opportunity to reflect on how much has changed for creatives since we launched in 2007.
BP&O
JULY 18, 2024
As well as being a coastal city in south west Italy (formed in 1923 by none other than Benito Mussolini), Imperia is a pasta machine company that was formed from a ‘little artisan workshop’ in 1932. Imperia soon began to distribute pasta machines around the world; mainly catering to the US’ large Italian community. From its plant in Sant’Ambrogio, Turin, The post Imperia by Landor appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
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HONGKIAT
JULY 24, 2024
July is here, and we are back with a fresh set of resources for our fellow web developers. This month, we have a variety of tools and libraries covering different areas of web development, from libraries, frameworks, guides, and best practices, to inspiration. Without further ado, let’s jump in and see the full list. Autofix CI Autofix.ci is a tool for GitHub Action that automatically fixes your pull requests.
Design Milk
JULY 16, 2024
Science fiction has had an immense influence on the arts, including literature, cinema, graphic arts, and design. This impact is so significant that Swiss furniture company Vitra has dedicated a year-long exhibition titled Science Fiction Design: From Space Age to Metaverse to explore this intersection of design and science fiction. To understand the relationship between these two realms means revisiting the history books.
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
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 16, 2024
Kerem Beyit is a freelance illustrator who has carved a niche for himself in the world of fantasy art. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for bringing fantastical creatures and landscapes to life, Beyit’s illustrations have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. Education and Early Influences While details about Kerem Beyit’s formal education are not publicly available, his work speaks volumes about his artistic foundation.
Its Nice That
JULY 22, 2024
The Seattle-based artist is savouring the simple joys of the present in her illustrations of “goofy characters, dogs, creatures, and ordinary objects”.
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Creative Bloq
JULY 8, 2024
Inspiring artwork from unfinished Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks movies has been preserved in a free book.
Colossal
JULY 18, 2024
All images © Kamwei Fong, shared with permission Kamwei Fong ( previously ) is drawn to the nature of cats. Whether extroverted and playful or curious and timid, the clawed companions truly relish living their lives as they please, embodying a charming spirit that inspires the artist time and again. Appreciative of the calm that follows working in solitude, Fong has often prioritized creative autonomy and introspection.
Design Milk
JULY 2, 2024
Inspired by mid-century Eichler homes, Wagoya House pays homage to the iconic architectural style while incorporating contemporary design elements. The residence, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westchester, began as a indistinctive, outdated ranch before undergoing a major transformation at the hands of Alloi , a young design firm founded by Marcos Santa Ana during the pandemic.
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 22, 2024
Want to design like a pro without breaking the bank? Dive into the world of free graphic design resources! Download stunning mockups to showcase your work realistically. Experiment with a vast library of open-source fonts to add personality. Spruce up your projects with unique icons and utilize free web templates to launch your website quickly. Find UI design elements to craft user-friendly interfaces and business card templates to create a lasting impression.
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Its Nice That
JULY 10, 2024
Our LA correspondent explores the 1991 film’s influential visual world, and chats to graphic designer Brent Rollins about the inspirations behind its jazz-inspired logo.
Creative Boom
JULY 15, 2024
Designer, writer, and academic Michael John Goodman has launched three online archives of Victorian illustrations covering works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer. We talked to Michael about what these collections have to offer today's creatives. It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.
Creative Bloq
JULY 9, 2024
Plugins can save you time and effort. We pick the Adobe Illustrator plugins that will transform your workflow.
Azure Magazine
JULY 24, 2024
At the height of summer, it seems that nearly everyone is jetting off to Europe or Asia for a well-deserved break. For design lovers, travel doesn’t just provide time for some R&R, but also an opportunity to get inspired by new cultures and perspectives. So, where do those with the most discerning eye choose to stay while visiting the world’s design capitals?
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Design Milk
JULY 1, 2024
Kohler has teamed up with New York-based contemporary artist Daniel Arsham to redefine the luxury lifestyle experience. This unique collaboration blends immersive travel and elevated design, introducing a new perspective on luxury living and resort experiences. This partnership, known as Arsham in Kohler , brings together Kohler’s tradition of high-quality design and Arsham’s innovative artistic vision.
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 3, 2024
Logos are the visual cornerstones of a brand, often the first impression that resonates with potential customers. While the form and color within a logo undoubtedly hold visual weight, it’s the unseen element – negative space – that can elevate a logo from simple to striking. This article delves into the world of negative space and explores its profound impact on logo design, specifically through the lens of illustration.
Its Nice That
JULY 18, 2024
The designer is playing with paper, packaging, publishing and stop-motion to reimagine our design interactions into playful and immersive new forms.
Creative Boom
JULY 16, 2024
Photography and video captured by Jay Dawson, Ben Hughes and Thomas Lennox Pearson Artist Andy Welland is behind what's thought to be the UK's largest piece of temporary pavement art. If you're not familiar with Newcastle and get the opportunity to visit, the best place to start is to head down the Quayside. This vibrant area along the River Tyne, which flanks both Newcastle and Gateshead, has undergone a transformation in recent years, evolving from an industrial dockside to a popular spot for
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In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.
Abduzeedo
JULY 3, 2024
Revitalizing Freeda Language School’s Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0703—24 Discover how Freeda Language School’s updated branding and visual identity reflect a vibrant, engaging learning experience. Freeda Language School, a renowned institution in Barcelona, recognized the need for a refreshed visual identity after a decade. Designer Ilía Tuma took on this challenge, collaborating closely with Freeda’s team to modernize their brand.
Creative Bloq
JULY 14, 2024
Anthropics PortraitPro offers photography editing tools that are easy to use and surprisingly effective.
Design Milk
JULY 5, 2024
Today, we’re happy to share the latest talk in the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Design Conversation Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Theresa Fitzgerald is more than a graphic designer; she’s a creative leader passionate about the power of design to solve problems, connect people, and change culture. Known for her brilliance in branding, the designer has spent over 25 years growing and expanding companies, both established and new, through impactful st
Inkbot Design
JULY 22, 2024
A Guide to Taglines and Slogans: Crafting Memorable Brand Messages Do you know marketing? You believe that because you have a fancy logo and a sleek website, you’re doing it right? Well, I hate to break it to you – but if your tagline sucks, you’re losing money. A lot of money. I’m talking about those catchy little phrases stuck in people’s brains like bubble gum on the sidewalk.
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.
Its Nice That
JULY 3, 2024
Motion blur, spiked typography and vests – we analyse key art for action movies of the past, and investigate whether they’ve changed, with a so-called masculinity crisis upon us.
Creative Boom
JULY 21, 2024
StudioDBD took an original and unusual approach to developing a brand identity for Stockroom, a new cultural hub in Stockport. There's no point being coy about it. In many cases, our town centres just aren't what they were. The twin onslaughts of online shopping and remote working mean a lot of people aren't heading into town as often, and local authorities need to think long and hard about how they tackle this.
Colossal
JULY 3, 2024
“The Feeling Remains” (2022). Photo by Jean Michel Rousvoal. All images © Laura Ellen Bacon, shared with permission Laura Ellen Bacon transforms hundreds of pounds of willow branches into amorphous, oscillating forms. Ascending upward along the side of a building, wrapping around abbey columns, and situated in the English countryside as if manifested out of thin air, each monumental structure commands its environment.
Creative Bloq
JULY 10, 2024
Heart Machine's John DeRiggi reveals a love of "retro vibes" and why less is more in game art.
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?
Design Milk
JULY 9, 2024
BOIFFILS Architectures has unveiled its transformative redesign of Terminal 2 at Singapore’s Changi Airport , encapsulating the ‘Garden City’ ethos within a biophilic framework that aims to revolutionize airport design. Spanning 120,000 square meters over three levels, the five-year project redefines the terminal into a serene, nature-infused space.
Abduzeedo
JULY 2, 2024
Redefining King Pine Pictures’ New Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0702—24 Discover the new branding and visual identity of King Pine Pictures, designed by Alex Aperios. King Pine Pictures, a film production company, recently underwent a significant rebranding process led by designer Alex Aperios. This collaboration with Scott Talbot, the company’s visionary leader, resulted in a refreshed logo and visual identity that harmonize vintage charm with modern appeal.
Its Nice That
JULY 16, 2024
The Copenhagen-based clothing brand’s new look is inspired by “kiosk aesthetics, blueprints, archives, semi-transparent plastic bags, hand-poked tattoos, copier machines… and receipts”.
Creative Boom
JULY 14, 2024
Barcelona-based graphic designer Ilia Tuma has refreshed the school's decade-old identity with a new logotype and vibrant colour palette, as well as bespoke illustrations by Anastasia Sheremeteva. Renowned Barcelona-based language school Freeda has a new identity created by graphic designer Ilia Tuma. The work emphasises humanity and friendliness alongside an engaging learning experience.
Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design
Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.
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