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Ben Gore pays tribute to one of his favourite rappers in MF Doom-themed cookbook

Creative Boom

Folkestone-based illustrator Ben Gore has paid fitting tribute to the late, great rapper MF Doom in his upcoming cookbook titled Doom's Bistro. Packed with 60 recipes inspired by the masked musician's discography, it includes dozens of fun illustrations. The greatly missed British-American rapper MF Doom has left a huge mark on the world of hip hop thanks to his raps that boast intricate wordplay and his supervillain stage persona.

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Monetizing Your Design Talents Online: A Guide for Freelance Designers

We And The Color

Freelance designers possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital age. With the advent of online platforms and the increasing demand for creative content, there are numerous opportunities for freelance designers to monetize their designs and generate a sustainable income. In this blog post, we’ll explore various avenues for freelance designers to turn their creative endeavors into profitable ventures. 1.

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&Walsh celebrates the art of risk-taking in brand identity for wealth tech platform

Creative Boom

Wealth management isn't normally the sexiest of topics. But in its rebrand of Talagent Financial, &Walsh has reached into the heart of what makes us human. Often, when a client comes to a design agency looking for brand reinvention, there are certain red lines you cannot cross: a case of working with what you've got. But in the case of Talagent Financial, a cutting-edge wealth technology platform designed for modern advisors, celebrated New York agency &Walsh was given wide scope, and wo

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100+ Best Free Mockups

Graphic Design Junction

Presenting yet another extensive compilation of best free mockups tailored for designers, available for both commercial and personal use. This comprehensive list encompasses a wide range of mockups, including logo mockups, iPhone 15 mockups, business card mockups , stationery mockups, cosmetic mockups, flyer mockups, and many other valuable resources.

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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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How to change careers to one that's more creative

Creative Boom

Stuck in the wrong job? Can't see a way forward? We chat to two successful creatives who started out in a different career, and share their best advice for anyone looking to make a change. Not happy in your career? You're not alone. Countless people wake up every morning, less than enthusiastic about the day ahead. They'd rather be doing something more creative and fulfilling, but they don't really know how to go about it.

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UI transitions guide, intentional UX, why companies kill great design

UX Collective

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “As a UX Designer deeply invested in the world of apps and user experience, there’s a subject that has been occupying my mind lately — the fascinating interplay between anticipatory, persuasive, and emotional design in UX. We’ve all encountered those products that seem to hold an irresistible allure, effortlessly keeping us hooked.

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Easy Edits for Stunning Kid Pics: A Parent’s Introduction to Photoshop

Graphic Design Junction

Everyone enjoys taking pictures of kids. It’s challenging to capture a joyful youngster satisfactorily when the child is always on the run. But there are always Photoshop techniques and edits to help make the picture perfect. Here are some Photoshop edit recommendations that are simple to implement and can improve your photographs. [ Hide ] Table Of Content Cropping and Straightening the Image Make the Eyes Brighter Modifying Exposure and Brightness Levels Working on Colors and Saturation

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Ultimate Guide to Infographics Design in Marketing

Inkbot Design

Ultimate Guide to Infographics Design in Marketing Hey there! Are you looking to spice up your content with some visual flair? As a fellow visual thinker, I get it – sometimes words just don't cut it. There's nothing quite like a well-designed infographic to convey information in a memorable and shareable format. However, creating effective infographics can be challenging.

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The Double Gable House Merges Old and New in Pilsen

Design Milk

Located within the Pilsen–Lochotín district of Pilsen, Czech Republic, the Double Gable House , designed by PRO-STORY , breathes new life into a once-forgotten row of semi-detached family houses, each of which have been reimagined thereby changing the neighborhood’s original scale. After the surge of renovations and additions where the original character has been altered, the Double Gable House is doing more than just preserving history – it’s helping to redefine it.

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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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In Albania, MVRDV Redefines a Relic of Communism

Azure Magazine

Before it was the Pyramid of Tirana, it was the Enver Hoxha Museum. The monumental brutalist structure, which was opened in 1988 to honour the communist dictator, was designed by his daughter (and architect) Pranvera Hoxha and her husband Klement Kolaneci. At the time, it was the most expensive building the Albanian communist state had ever realized.

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8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs

SpeckyBoy

Website notifications have become commonplace. We see them in eCommerce, membership communities , and social media. They’re hard to escape. And they’re also important for users. Notifications provide details regarding orders, messages, and other account information. Thus, it’s interesting to see how notification UIs are evolving. Designers are using their creativity and adding personality.

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Jenna O'Brien's Color Theory Tea Co. Uplifts Through Pleasant Design and Attractively Packaged Brews

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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The best highlighter pens in 2023

Creative Bloq

The best highlighter pens for written notes, books and everything in between.

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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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Cabinet Health Launches the World’s First Plastic-Free and Refillable Prescription Service

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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Why are we so fascinated by letters?

UX Collective

When I tell them that I make fonts, my non-designer friends are truly curious. Everyone has had some exposure to fonts, most commonly through the font menu in apps. They see how a different font can make your document longer (if you’re trying to reach a certain page count), or shorter (if you’re trying to fit it onto fewer sheets of paper). They might have a favorite font to use.

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Contemporary Heritage: Expormim’s Lapala Chair at 25

Azure Magazine

For inspiration for the future, where better to look than the past? For Expormim , the drive for innovation and refinement is rooted in respect for history and heritage. Case in point? The iconic Lapala chair, which marks its 25th anniversary with a standout new edition that epitomizes the renowned Spanish company’s reverence for tradition, craft and sustainability.

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Adorable new animated logo takes the shape of different dog breeds

Creative Bloq

The clever kerning was inspired by a hug.

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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 CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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35 Free Google Docs Templates in 2023 for Commercial or Personal Use

Graphic Design Junction

Sometimes you need to make a brochure, a creative e-mail newsletter or an original greeting card in the shortest possible time. At such moments, there is no time to develop a design. The best way out of the situation is to use free Google Docs templates. Ready layouts are developed by professional designers. They are well-thought-out and well-structured.

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Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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Precisely Aligned Paint and Fabric Camouflage Cecilia Paredes Amid Lush Botanical Backdrops

Colossal

“Tapestry” (2023). All images courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, shared with permission In a pair of companion exhibitions, Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes ( previously ) expands on her lavish collection of “photo performances” to explore the fluid relationship between our bodies and environments. On view now at two Ruiz-Healy Art locations, the solo shows encompass new works that continue Paredes’ unique methods of camouflage and disguise.

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How to Protect Your Mac: 7 Practical Tips and Measures

Inkbot Design

How to Protect Your Mac: 7 Practical Tips and Measures As our lives become increasingly digital, the security of our computers and devices becomes increasingly important. Our Macs contain so much personal and sensitive information – photos, financial records, private conversations – that we want to keep safe from prying eyes or cybercriminals.

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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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ENAY's Black And Yellow Color Palette Gives A New Bold Attitude To Non-Alc Beer

The Dieline

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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Little Larch's Packaging Is As Engaging As The Smell Of Play Dough

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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Five Artists to Meet at The Other Art Fair’s Upcoming Brooklyn Edition

Colossal

Eriko Tsogo, “The Marriage” (2022), paper, gel pen, ink, mechanical pencil Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of The Other Art Fair , making a return to Brooklyn from November 9 to 12. This time, the fair brings together an ensemble of over 120 independent artists in a brand-new setting at ZeroSpace. The November edition ignites with additions like an exclusive exhibition of paintings by Guest Artist Danny Cole, complimentary personalized haikus (exclusive to Thursday’s Opening Night!

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Gallivanter Gin's Astute Attention To Detail

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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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.