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By Andrew Hem. What brings you hope? That’s the central question behind a new group exhibition presented by Port City Creative Guild. MORE
London-based illustrator Olivia Twist had an early introduction to the world of visual creativity. Her grandad showed her how to draw when she was four or five years old, and more importantly how the practice can be used as a tool for self-expression. MORE
First morning of the first Monday of the first work week of 2021. Woke up at 4:20am to the sounds of a snow plow screeching and struggling for footing on our hilly road. Which might mean my workout today could be with a cranky snowblower and a couple of bags of sand. All good. MORE
Take a look around you, do you feel motivated yet? If you haven’t surrounded yourself with inspirational backgrounds and posts, then it’s about time you did so! MORE
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Our annual list of not-to-be-missed architecture and design shows is looking a bit different this year. MORE
The interesting news of the past week if you are a graphic designer, web designer, product designer, or pretty much anyone that has an interest in design. The CIA has a trendy new logo. Critics are not impressed. As a general rule, the CIA tries to stay out of the news. MORE
Access All Areas members have a useful set of textures to download this week, courtesy of Shapeshift. MORE
This article has been contributed by Jyoti Roy. So, you have created a new website and now you want to monetize your blog. Not a problem – it can be a straightforward process. MORE
The UK is in another lockdown, and no doubt it'll inspire creatives to create great work just like the last one did. Case in point: Polly Nor's first short story animated film, as created completely during quarantine with animator Andy Baker. Titled How Have You Been? MORE
“Clio’s Dream” (2020), bronze and blue patina. All images © Coderch & Malavia, shared with permission. At the center of Coderch & Malavia ’s artistic practice is the beauty of the human figure and its various expressions. MORE
Olivia Waller. Whether you're looking for an illustrator to team up with or want a dose of visuals to inspire you, where's the best place to look? The Directory of Illustration of course. MORE
This article has been contributed by Tracy Sparks. Sometimes finding the right road to travel down can feel like standing in front of a spaghetti junction. With so many paths twisting and turning up ahead, which one do you choose? Where do they all lead? MORE
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. The Old Harbour Vintage Font Collection. MORE
Photoshop actions can take a lot of the guesswork out of editing and finishing your photos. However, but if you don’t have a handy set of resources on hand, it might be a struggle to figure out how to proceed. MORE
Icons are among the most versatile tools in a web designer’s arsenal. They can be used as attention-grabbing visuals just about anywhere on a website or app. Whether they’re alerting users of a flash sale or a new social media notification, they usually get the point across. MORE
Instagram stories are a great way to connect with your followers and give them a glimpse into your personal life as well as exclusive behind the scene updates. However, creating an Instagram story from scratch can be time-consuming. That’s where Instagram Story templates come in handy. MORE
All images courtesy of the artist. Growing up black, many of us can remember the time when we realised we were "different". MORE
This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. If you’ve been reading Brown Paper Bag for any length of time, you know that I am a big fan of daily art projects. See: 1 Year of Stitches.) MORE
Dave Coleman approaches type design with the eyes of a designer and soul of an illustrator. His typefaces and letterforms are alive with character and story. MORE
Brighten up your day with the positive works radiating from this Singaporean creative's portfolio. MORE
Design Agency CEO DJ Haddad of Haddad & Partners has taken an unorthodox approach to navigating through the pandemic, bringing a mobile office to the 70+ employees working at home. MORE
I love adding dirty textures to my designs to eliminate the clean digital appearance of computer-generated artwork. MORE
On its own, Steampunk is a fascinating genre of science fiction blending elements from modern sci-fi, the Victorian Era, and the Industrial Revolution. This genre has continuously produced beautiful artwork, cosplay, and fonts. MORE
The fast food chain’s first redesign in over 20 years brings back a 60s logo and introduces a brand font inspired by the shape of its burgers, with a rich new colour palette, to create a more digital-friendly identity. MORE
Photo christian rodriguez Dominican Republic learning my father new york city photographer photography MORE
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While 2020 was generally pretty miserable for a lot of brands, Burger King managed to buck the trend with a wealth of brilliant creative work, most significantly in its Moldy Whopper campaign , which swept the awards circuit. MORE
Creative Boom
JANUARY 4, 2021
Olivia Waller. Whether you're looking for an illustrator to team up with or want a dose of visuals to inspire you, where's the best place to look? The Directory of Illustration of course.
Just Creative
JANUARY 3, 2021
This article has been contributed by Tracy Sparks. Sometimes finding the right road to travel down can feel like standing in front of a spaghetti junction. With so many paths twisting and turning up ahead, which one do you choose? Where do they all lead?
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Designer Daily
JANUARY 5, 2021
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. The Old Harbour Vintage Font Collection.
Spoon Graphics
JANUARY 11, 2021
I love adding dirty textures to my designs to eliminate the clean digital appearance of computer-generated artwork.
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Can you believe we are in 2021? 2020 was a challenging year for graphic artists and freelance professionals. Here at Graphic Arts Today, we have worked tirelessly to provide guidance and a sense of community for our viewers. Graphic Arts Today’s many thought-leaders eased the physical distance between us by sharing their wisdom and empathy. Our goal is that through our webinars, we helped make 2020 as rewarding as it was challenging. We would love for you to share your experience about how webinars have affected your learning, and also your thoughts on how to make it better. The total time to complete the survey is 3-5 minutes. To view the survey, click the “View Now” button below:
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Booooooom
JANUARY 4, 2021
Photo christian rodriguez Dominican Republic learning my father new york city photographer photography
Its Nice That
JANUARY 7, 2021
The fast food chain’s first redesign in over 20 years brings back a 60s logo and introduces a brand font inspired by the shape of its burgers, with a rich new colour palette, to create a more digital-friendly identity.
Creative Review
JANUARY 8, 2021
While 2020 was generally pretty miserable for a lot of brands, Burger King managed to buck the trend with a wealth of brilliant creative work, most significantly in its Moldy Whopper campaign , which swept the awards circuit.
Colossal
JANUARY 14, 2021
By Andrew Hem. What brings you hope? That’s the central question behind a new group exhibition presented by Port City Creative Guild.
Speaker: Carrie Cousins, Founder and Freelancer Writer & Designer at Carrie Cousins LLC
Design thinking is at the root of creative success. Seriously! But do you know how to shift your mindset and creative process – as well as that of your team – to create and ideate in ways that are truly innovative? The most inspired and innovative teams and individual designers need to be a part of a culture that enables forward-thinking, acceleration, and efficiency. It’s a combination of creative, analytical, and collaborative approaches that produce results.
Fotor
JANUARY 6, 2021
Take a look around you, do you feel motivated yet? If you haven’t surrounded yourself with inspirational backgrounds and posts, then it’s about time you did so!
Creative Boom
JANUARY 13, 2021
All images courtesy of the artist. Growing up black, many of us can remember the time when we realised we were "different".
Just Creative
JANUARY 4, 2021
On its own, Steampunk is a fascinating genre of science fiction blending elements from modern sci-fi, the Victorian Era, and the Industrial Revolution. This genre has continuously produced beautiful artwork, cosplay, and fonts.
Designer Daily
JANUARY 7, 2021
The interesting news of the past week if you are a graphic designer, web designer, product designer, or pretty much anyone that has an interest in design. The CIA has a trendy new logo. Critics are not impressed. As a general rule, the CIA tries to stay out of the news.
Speaker: Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer, More Than Words Marketing
In this presentation, you'll hear from Danielle Hughes, a copywriting and branding expert, on how you can use your personality to connect with your clients and stand out from the clutter. On how being vulnerable and real will create stronger connections and affinity, and how knowing your brand and your audience makes messaging easier for you and more relatable for them.
Spoon Graphics
JANUARY 15, 2021
Access All Areas members have a useful set of textures to download this week, courtesy of Shapeshift.
Graphic Design USA
JANUARY 7, 2021
Design Agency CEO DJ Haddad of Haddad & Partners has taken an unorthodox approach to navigating through the pandemic, bringing a mobile office to the 70+ employees working at home.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
JANUARY 17, 2021
Icons are among the most versatile tools in a web designer’s arsenal. They can be used as attention-grabbing visuals just about anywhere on a website or app. Whether they’re alerting users of a flash sale or a new social media notification, they usually get the point across.
Booooooom
JANUARY 11, 2021
Photo photographer photography tabitha barnard
Speaker: Ean
Facts fight fear. This presentation will outline specific actions you can take to protect your cash manage debt to increase your chances of success in an economic downturn. Suitable for all size businesses (side hustle to C-Corp) with any bookkeeping system.
Its Nice That
JANUARY 11, 2021
Brighten up your day with the positive works radiating from this Singaporean creative's portfolio.
Creative Review
JANUARY 12, 2021
London-based illustrator Olivia Twist had an early introduction to the world of visual creativity. Her grandad showed her how to draw when she was four or five years old, and more importantly how the practice can be used as a tool for self-expression.
Azure Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2021
Our annual list of not-to-be-missed architecture and design shows is looking a bit different this year.
Brown Paper Bag
JANUARY 11, 2021
This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. If you’ve been reading Brown Paper Bag for any length of time, you know that I am a big fan of daily art projects. See: 1 Year of Stitches.)
Speaker: Jason Blumer, CPA
This webinar provides practical and honest financial advice for those running creative businesses in crisis. The economic disruption brought about by the spread of the coronavirus has caught us all by surprise. Come learn how you need to act now in areas of cash, finances, tax, and the financial side of your business. There will be a time for Q&A as well
Creative Boom
JANUARY 13, 2021
The UK is in another lockdown, and no doubt it'll inspire creatives to create great work just like the last one did. Case in point: Polly Nor's first short story animated film, as created completely during quarantine with animator Andy Baker. Titled How Have You Been?
Just Creative
JANUARY 5, 2021
This article has been contributed by Jyoti Roy. So, you have created a new website and now you want to monetize your blog. Not a problem – it can be a straightforward process.
Shillington
JANUARY 5, 2021
Dave Coleman approaches type design with the eyes of a designer and soul of an illustrator. His typefaces and letterforms are alive with character and story.
Colossal
JANUARY 5, 2021
“Clio’s Dream” (2020), bronze and blue patina. All images © Coderch & Malavia, shared with permission. At the center of Coderch & Malavia ’s artistic practice is the beauty of the human figure and its various expressions.
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Can you believe we are in 2021? 2020 was a challenging year for graphic artists and freelance professionals. Here at Graphic Arts Today, we have worked tirelessly to provide guidance and a sense of community for our readers. Graphic Arts Today’s many thought-leaders eased the physical distance between us by sharing their wisdom and empathy. Our goal is that through our site, we helped make 2020 as rewarding as it was challenging. We would love for you to share your experience about how our site has affected your learning, and also your thoughts on how to make it better. The total time to complete the survey is 3-5 minutes. To view the survey, click the “View Now” button.
Joe McNally
JANUARY 4, 2021
First morning of the first Monday of the first work week of 2021. Woke up at 4:20am to the sounds of a snow plow screeching and struggling for footing on our hilly road. Which might mean my workout today could be with a cranky snowblower and a couple of bags of sand. All good.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2021
Photoshop actions can take a lot of the guesswork out of editing and finishing your photos. However, but if you don’t have a handy set of resources on hand, it might be a struggle to figure out how to proceed.
Booooooom
JANUARY 13, 2021
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