Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Michael Wolff. Photography by Christine Donnier-Valentin The design and branding icon chats to Creative Boom about an extraordinary life and career that have helped define the creative profession and industry we know today. Have you ever felt inadequate in meetings where everyone seems more intelligent and articulate than you? Then you've probably heard this well-worn advice: "Believe in yourself!

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Value of a Professional Logo Design for Business In today's fiercely competitive business environment, a solid brand identity is vital – this is where professional logo design comes in. As companies bid to stand out from the crowd, an effectively designed logo can be an invaluable tool for conveying their brand and ensuring they make a lasting impact on consumers.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

World-renowned animation company Aardman has launched a new series exclusive to YouTube called Adventures of ArachnoFly. We caught up with creator Matt Walker to learn how it was made and what viewers can expect. Aardman has entertained viewers for decades, with its animated characters like Morph and Wallace and Gromit becoming household names. More recently, it has moved from claymation to 3D, with series such as Lloyd of the Flies which follows the adventures of a humble bluebottle called Lloy

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

NEON creates some of the best site-specific public artworks out there, and Born to Be Wild stays true to that statement. The permanent installation is centrally located within Keepmoat’s Cable Wharf development in Northfleet, UK, designed so that the public can interact by climbing, sitting on, and walking through it. But Born to Be Wild is more that what meets the eye, as it’s been installed above the buried remains of a bear pit that was a focal attraction of 19th century Victorian gard

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Art director, designer and illustrator Teddy Kang has had an eventful couple of years. Since the pandemic, he's moved from Toronto back to China, working in new creative fields and rediscovering his routes as an illustrator. We met him to hear how his work and life have evolved. We're big fans of Teddy Kang here at Creative Boom. Previously, we've looked at how his delightful illustrations literally burst with colour and life , but it's been a few years since we caught up with him.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Madrid-based illustrator Candela Kerze specialises in creating vibrant artworks dealing with themes of mental health and anxiety. We caught up with her to learn more about her creative approach and why memes and video games are important in her work. Garish, edgy, maybe even hostile. These are some of the first impressions it's easy to draw from the work of Galician artist Candela Kerze, whose illustrations have appeared in Womanly Magazine, on Reteena festival posters, and splashed across the p

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The Die Line

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Director of animation Geoff Hecht explains how he used Character Creator and iClone to create and animate two adorable characters in super-quick time for a short titled 'Near Future: Mañana Cabana'. Previously on Creative Boom, we've noted how Reallusion 's user-friendly software is helping newcomers to animation make their first films, working in 3D like Het Nieuwe Kader or Deb Ethier.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Real Estate Logo Design Guide for Successful Realtors As a real estate entrepreneur, you know that your brand logo is paramount. In today's crowded market, a logo represents your brand visually and helps you stand out. A well-designed logo can make a powerful initial impact on potential clients, build trust and credibility for your business and help establish its identity over time.

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In Screen Time, the fine art photographer explores kids' passive relationship with TV from an unusual and original perspective. In a world where everyone carries a camera in their pocket, it's a question often asked: what's the point of professional photographers? Nowadays, it's less about the technical expertise needed to take a competent photo: any phone or camera has clever software that can take care of that for you.

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Mr. Cup

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mr Cup is an inspiration blog for graphic designers who need to improve their life and creativity

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HONGKIAT

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Want to talk with your team, explain something , or share a chat you had? Screenshots are a great way to do it. If you need to take and show screenshots fast , using keyboard shortcuts is the best method. Shortcuts make your work faster , but you need to know the right ones. For those wanting to take screenshots on Mac or Windows , here are the shortcuts you need.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Branding and Visual Identity: Unveiling Utila's Secure Design by Under Studio abduzeedo 1011—23 Explore the intricate design process behind Utila's branding and visual identity. Prioritizing security, simplicity, and flexibility, the design reflects unparalleled asset protection. When one thinks of security, terms like "impenetrable" or "robust" might come to mind.

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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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 11, 2023

"They've created a way to stop Adobe Illustrator users creating things in Adobe Illustrator.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Spanning web, brand, strategy, illustration and image making, the studio – founded by Lexi Visco and Calvin Rocchio – creates work that engages with the intricacies of our natural environments.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In AAP Magazine’s 34th edition, we sought submissions that explore composition and form in photography, embracing shape and form as transformative elements. Twenty-five photographers from twelve countries across four continents offered diverse works spanning various styles, highlighting the endless possibilities in shaping photographic aesthetics.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 11, 2023

“bridge” (2018), lodgepole pine, weathered barn boards, and steel rope, 20 meters long and 4 meters high, for Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild, Lincoln, Montana. All images © Cornelia Konrads, shared with permission A bridge in the middle of a Montana forest appears eternally suspended mid-collapse, and a wooden dock curls up out of the water in just a couple of artist Cornelia Konrads ’ site-specific interventions ( previously ).

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Creative Nerds

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this short tutorial on Illustrator, we will explore a little-known feature that allows you to create unique, vibrant gradients. This technique is a hidden gem within Illustrator, and the best part is that it takes less than a few seconds to produce. The possibilities for different gradient styles are endless, making it a powerful […] The post How to create vibrant gradient backgrounds first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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The Dieline

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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We And The Color

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A well-structured portfolio can make all the difference in showcasing your skills and landing that dream project or job. Creating an impactful portfolio presentation often requires a blend of creativity, functionality, and user-friendliness. PixWork , a renowned design resource hub, understands this need and has crafted an outstanding modern and minimalist portfolio presentation template using Adobe InDesign.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The last day of Prime Day 2 is bringing in some compelling deals.

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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.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A Comprehensive Review of Maison Neue Superfamily. The Maison Neue superfamily, designed by Timo Gaessner and published by Milieu Grotesque, represents a remarkable evolution of the original Maison typeface family. This review delves into the detailed aspects of Maison Neue, exploring its design philosophy, construction, stylistic elements, and the extensive range of styles within this superfamily.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Landor and Fitch's Teemu Suviala on why brands aren't taking risks.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Bored Panda community member portrayed famous monsters at their cutest! “It’s October, which means it’ll be Halloween before you know it. To celebrate, I thought I’d use the magic of AI to turn some famous monsters into adorable 3D renders. Enjoy, creeps!” “Cthulhu is a fictional cosmic entity created by author H.P.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Some of our best laptops for graphic design are on offer.

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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.

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