Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As 2024 wraps up, we’re on the cusp of entering 2025, a year set to see the immense impact of AI across all computing fields, particularly in web and graphic design. With these advancements, the graphic design trends continues to evolve, driven by new technology, cultural shifts, and bold ideas.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2024 is coming to an end, so lets take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. Once again my Neon Light Effect Photoshop Tutorial from back in 2021 continues to dominate my YouTube Analytics as my best performing video, now with 2.8 million total views.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mutant Hands – AKA animator and art director James Wignall – burst onto the creative scene back in 2005, one of a new wave of creatives at the vanguard of the noughties motion graphics revolution. The inspiration is found in his family history. "My They were delighted with the result, which was a relief."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Today, it's finding a new contemporary audience of designers, printmakers and typographers who come to enjoy a regular programme of design events and workshops. Topics will include graphic design for movies, furthering the education and skills of prisoners and inventing stained glass driverless sleeper cars.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2022

Looking to be inspired by the best new creative talent in the UK right now? It'd be near-impossible to attend all the individual grad shows at each college and university – but don't worry, you don't need to because New Designers is back! Jenny Chan's reflective figurative sculptures, inspired by the loneliness of lockdown.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2023

All photography by Yeshen Venema TYPEONE magazine isn't just a beautifully designed print publication; it's also full of key insights about the evolving interaction between typography and graphic design. Oh, what a time to be a designer. Read on to find out what it's all about. The joys of the physical Why?

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The design agency has hit all the right notes with its new branding for the UK domestic abuse and sexual violence charity. Let's be honest: most of the time, graphic design serves the fun and the frivolous. Overall, Osch's branding evokes the right atmosphere for the topic by being calm, warm and welcoming.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

In the new and improved brand, expect graphics inspired by art books on Cold War propaganda, spy movie posters from the 1950s and '60s, and vintage adventure and educational book covers. Typography followed a similar logic, inspired by pulp novels, propaganda posters, and newspaper headlines.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hamish Smyth discusses the making of the book Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns and why it's a must-read for designers in 2023. If you haven't heard of Standards Manual , the Brooklyn-based, independent publishing imprint founded by designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth in 2014, it's about time you did.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. Because the truth is that in today's world, it's perfectly possible to both study and work remotely as a designer. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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Designer Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Image Source: Pixabay Whether you’re new to designing, or have years of experience under your belt, everyone can benefit from sharpening up their skill set. Practice The first and most important tip to becoming a better graphic designer is simple: practice! Experiment with different tools , techniques, color palettes and fonts.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2022

Gabriel Tilbury 's graphic design practice centres around two key and crucial pillars: exploration and experimentation. I seek inspiration not only from fellow designers but also from other creative areas such as fashion, art and literature," he explains. © Gabriel Tilbury. © Gabriel Tilbury. © Gabriel Tilbury.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 23, 2024

A Visible Distance interrogates the last three decades of design and creativity, from the commercialisation of the internet to the advanced technologies and practices of today. But recently, a new type of book by a contemporary author has entered the literary playing field.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If you want to get inspired, discover new ideas and network with others, we've rounded up the best conferences and events throughout 2023. Or maybe follow design inspiration at the AIGA Design Conference by exploring the cultural and historical landmarks of the Big Apple.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. Part of what makes Joseph's work so appealing to clients is his clear line work and crisp design choices. I'm an avid Footrot Flats collector and fan (if you haven't heard of it, you're welcome)," he reveals. "It

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. "My

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

creates virtual visions of a world inspired by black culture, '90s animation techniques, and 3D movies – one that moves to retro beats he remixes himself. looked at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2001, the fees were too high for him to attend Georgia's famous art school. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Reggie Perry, Jr.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). Insect Pasta by Chloe Kang, MA Industrial Design (Central Saint Martins). New Designers , Oxo Tower Wharf. It runs until 24 July.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

These skills would later become invaluable when she pivoted to illustration and graphic design. Architecture gave me the best foundations discipline, an eye for composition, and a deep understanding of design, but illustration gave me freedom," she says. And that's where I truly found my voice." See what excites you.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 18, 2020

People are curious by nature and thanks to the internet, anyone curious about a topic or looking to expand their skills or even learn a new skill can take classes online on their time. The 9 Best Courses on Coursera for Designers & Creatives. Graphic Design. Interaction Design. UI / UX Design.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. We caught up with the publisher to hear how it crafted a winning design. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Drawing her inspiration from women's history, fashion, and social activism, Aura's art style is both new and familiar. and finally landed on graphic design and art direction.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 25, 2025

These 10 Design Pinterest Accounts Will Ignite Your Creativity Ever feel like your creative well has run dry? You need a spark, a jolt of inspiration. The ones that truly understand the nuances of design? We’re constantly curating a feed that we think is both inspiring and useful for creatives. Feeling Uninspired?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

As graphic designer Amy Harding , says: "My never-stop-learning attitude has been more beneficial to me than any specific software skill." And as technology improves, it's likely that designers, animators, photographers and other visual creatives will also find AI eating their lunch. But there's a potential problem.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Stockholm-based designer and educator Jenny Theolin encourages creatives to break free from routines and engage with meaningful learning experiences in her new book, Dare to Facilitate. These include sections about empowerment, inclusion, playfulness and design. Jenny Theolin seems to enjoy a challenge.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills? Whether you want to learn about graphic design, learn a new language, or even learn how to grow watermelons, chances are there is a resource out there for you to learn how.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bournemouth-based freelance illustrator Julia Jin combines oriental art styles with Western graphics to create unique artworks that tackle topics of nature and womanhood. My sense and understanding of female identity and the pursuit of natural beauty are my greatest sources of inspiration."

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inspired by the vast collection of sci-fi books he grew up with in his parent's house, these images picture a world where people and robots live together in harmony in a future where everything has, miraculously, turned out fine. Emil – as well as being inspired by the likes of Isaac Asimov, Herbert Franke, and Philip K.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2024

As a creative designer, researcher and tester Sajad Sergio Sadick puts it: "Happiness as a creative can stem from the process of bringing ideas to life, finding fulfilment in expression, and connecting with others through your creations. Designer Kultar Singh Ruprai emphasises the importance of finding equilibrium.

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Designer Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It already seems to be widely used in all kinds of industries, but some designers and other creative people seem a bit reluctant to use it, as it’s not really a display of their creative skills. In this post, we bring you a set of great AI tools for designers, hoping to help you become more productive in your daily work.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

And with a title as evocative as that, the task of designing the book's cover was a dream come true for fan and friend Gordon Reid. An important part of Mogwai's development over the years has been the artwork created for the band by designer and founder of Middle Boop studio, Gordon Reid. and that was that.".

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Read on to discover the main design elements and how they work together. But to us design nerds, what's equally as interesting as the event itself is the visual identity crafted for it. At the core of our brand is the sole belief: The future is not a destination – it's a state," Design Director Mike Souvanthalisith explains. "We

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

After graduating, which happened to coincide with the pandemic, Chiara took a gap year and worked as a graphic designer in an advertising company. Sonia Delaunay's innovative approach to fashion, abstract patterns, and Simultanism are things I find truly inspiring," she adds.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Whether you went to college to study web design or you simply have a passion for this profession and learned everything on your own, the desire of wanting to enhance your skills is always great to have. You can use the internet as inspiration or look around you to find hidden designs in everyday situations. Practice Daily.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 13, 2025

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Leeds International Festival of Ideas covers some tricky topics, so the branding and visual assets needed to be sensitive. Taking place every autumn, it covers topics across science, technology, culture and society and serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering dialogue, and encouraging curiosity.

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