Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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Weekly News for Designers ? 720

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The Rules for Drawing A manifesto covering the ten rules for drawing from Illustrator Christopher Niemann. Open-Source RadiantKit A new development framework for building graphics applications in Figma and Canva. It’s free and open source. The Pros & Cons of Customizing WooCommerce It’s great that you can make WooCommerce your own. But customization comes with risks, so here are some tips to help you along the way.

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The Getty Digitizes a Rare 16th-Century Manuscript from Indigenous Mexico

Colossal

“Glue-hardening process,” Book 9, Folio 64v, Artist K. All images courtesy of The Getty In 1577, Franciscan friar Bernardino de SahagĂșn finished a monumental encyclopedia of Mesoamerican culture. Working in collaboration with Nahua writers, artists, and elders, SahagĂșn documented life in the Aztec empire around the time of the Spanish conquest, together creating nearly 2,500 illustrations and 12 books recording the daily practices and culture of 16th-century Mexico.

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Matheus Ferreira's Modern Art Deco in Typography

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Matheus Ferreira's Modern Art Deco in Typography abduzeedo 1117—23 Discover how Matheus Ferreira blends typography and illustration in the 36 Days of Type project, creating a modern Art Deco style with a nostalgic touch. The '36 Days of Type' project, an open call for designers and artists to reinterpret letters and numbers, recently featured the work of Matheus Ferreira.

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Take 5: A Designer Vessel, Experimental Art, Color Theory + More

Design Milk

1. FIBRATION Group Exhibition Sewn into the day lit public volume of Shigeru Ban’s unassuming “Metal Shutter House” tower is L’SPACE gallery , the new headquarters for New York Textile Month (NYTM) and host to its recent event FIBRATION – a group exhibition presenting a patchwork of seminal pieces from artists embracing textiles as their primary medium.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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

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“Intersect” by Photographer Winni Wintermeyer

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6 Smartphone Overhead Tripods for Perfect Top-Down Videos

HONGKIAT

If you’re into food blogging or product photography, capturing the perfect shot often means shooting from above. Overhead photography brings focus to your subject by eliminating extra dimensions. But, snapping those perfect 90-degree overhead shots isn’t always straightforward, especially when using a smartphone. To nail those top-down photos, you need a reliable overhead tripod.

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3 key perspectives when designing for accessibility

UX Collective

Insightful, practical takeaways that I learned from my time working with a client with disabilities. Source: Photo by Marcus Aurelius It is encouraging to see that accessibility — the practice of making information available and usable for people with a wide range of functional abilities — is gradually moving to the forefront for businesses in the technology sector.

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2023 Modern Gift Ideas From Senior Editor Gregory Han

Design Milk

Despite my longtime role here amongst my esteemed Design Milk colleagues as our site’s resident technology lover, my personal wants have increasingly leaned toward the utilitarian. In the past year my wife and I bought our first home, and we wrote out first book together , and in turn, it always seems like my wishlist looks more like a shopping list for a contractor or the supplies list of a hiking enthusiast rather than a design lover.

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Great design for everyone+ – an interview with Queer Brewing

Moo

At MOO, we love meeting our customers in person. So we were thrilled to welcome Lily (Owner and Founder) and Charlotte (Creative Director) of Queer Brewing to our London HQ this month. We met this awesome duo (and their two lovely dogs Teddy and Pickle) back in the summer. It was clear from the outset what an incredible business they were running, so we jumped at the chance to share their story.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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F5: Designer Bo Zhang’s City Walks, Street Workouts + More

Design Milk

Artist and designer Bo Zhang founded Desz Office creative studio, which mixes art, design, material, and communication, in 2019. To him, it’s important the work is a balance of art and design that expresses the relationship between people and space while stimulating the imagination with contemporary art and design. He believes the work should have a soul that can interact both visually and spiritually for people, granting them inspiration and yearning through sentimentality.

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Download This Creative Curriculum Vitae/Resume Template

We And The Color

This fully customizable CV template by Roverto Castillo looks like every creative’s dream resume. In the creative industry, standing out is an art form in itself. Your resume or curriculum vitae is not just a piece of paper but a canvas to showcase your unique skills and personality. Enter Roverto Castillo ‘s CV/resume template—a masterpiece meticulously crafted in Adobe InDesign, designed to redefine how creatives present themselves on paper.

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WordPress and Webflow Which is Better for B2B Companies?

Design Beep

WordPress and Webflow are two of the leading website development platforms on the market in the present day. They both offer the ability to create and design a website without needing to write any code. To determine which platform is more suitable for B2B websites, it’s essential to conduct a comprehensive comparison between WordPress and Webflow.

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Paperstack's New Branding and Visual Identity: A Digital Marketing Milestone

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Paperstack's New Branding and Visual Identity: A Digital Marketing Milestone abduzeedo 1117—23 Discover how BROKLIN redefined Paperstack's branding and visual identity, blending innovative design with digital marketing excellence. Paperstack, an Australian digital marketing agency, recently unveiled its new brand identity, designed by BROKLIN. This rebranding marks a significant step in Paperstack's journey, reflecting its innovative approach in the digital marketing landscape.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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Summertown Wine Co And Its Oversized Foil Design

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Braille Skateboards and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Announce a Duo of Cereal-Inspired Decks

The Dieline

General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch has partnered with Braille Skateboarding to create a limited-edition collection of skateboard decks inspired by the breakfast cereal.

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A Packaging Design That Flawlessly Balances Dainty And Strong Aesthetics

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Saved by Ryan Harrison (@letterpresslove).

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW¼ Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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Armando Milani: A Lifetime of Design with Purpose

Graphis

In graphic design, few names resonate with the depth and conviction of Armando Milani. His mentor, Albe. The post Armando Milani: A Lifetime of Design with Purpose appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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Saved by Matt Krygowski (@thatothertime).

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Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept Is a Weekend Warrior’s Dream Machine

Design Milk

Prior to the 2023 Japan Mobility Show , Japanese auto brand Nissan dropped a peek of a sharply-sculpted Hyper Adventure 4×4 digital concept, a large-capacity battery on four wheels designed for “people passionate about outdoor adventures and an eco-friendly lifestyle” and outfitted it with its very own set of retractable steps that leads up to an adventurer’s loveseat for two inside its futuristic confines.

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design work life » Jordan Metcalf: Pictures | Words Exhibition #wood #typography

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Saved by Nathan Schroeder (@nthndesign).

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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.

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Complementary Colors: The Ultimate Guide in 2023

Interaction Design Foundation

Crafting a seamless and visually appealing user experience (UX) hinges on the art of selecting colors. Complementary colors play a dominant role in this endeavor. These are colors that sit on opposite ends of the color wheel. When used together, they create a symphony of harmony in your design.Complementary colors can elevate a design to make it memorable and effective.

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All sizes | Cine Aguia | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #typography

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Saved by FRENCHFORSTUDIO (@frenchforstudio).

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MPLUSPLUS “Embodiment++” – CCBT

Creative Applications

Expanding the Body through Technology: Questioning the Future of Human Physicality in the Real and Virtual World. The exhibition showcases MPLUSPLUS’s latest endeavour: a performance featuring robots that go beyond the human. Category: Member Submissions Tags: body / data / Events / exhibition / GAN / installation / interactive / led / LED devices / performance / research / robotics / tokyo / wearables People: CCBT / Fujimoto Minoru / MPLUSPLUS CreativeApplications.Net (CAN) is a community suppo

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NOT ART on Behance #diamond #geometric #vintage #painting #art #gray #minimal #fine

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Saved by Jeremy Ford (@jeremyfordesign).

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.