Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Various Formats Mockups can help speed up your graphic design work and give you time to be more creative. We bring together 12 fantastic places to find quality mockups. In the graphic design world of 2023, it's getting more and more difficult to make your work stand out. So it's vital to ensure your designs are presented in the best possible light, not only on your site but also across the web.
Spoon Graphics
JULY 10, 2023
This Photoshop glow effect has a cool retro vibe with its colourful gradient halos and blurry outlines, especially when combined with grainy textures to enhance the low-fi look. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make it in Photoshop and provide links to the free assets you need from my Spoon Graphics website. Assets used ► Activate the Roc Grotesk Font – [link] ► Download my FREE Duotone Gradient Presets – [link] ► Download my FREE Dirty Surface Textures – [link] ► D
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Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Image courtesy of Shillington Shillington's flexible, intensive design courses are bringing AI into some of its curriculum to stay ahead of the curve. We explore how Shillington sees AI not as replacing designers but as enhancing their work and creativity. For 26 years now, Shillington has been providing a more flexible and affordable route into the design industry than the traditional university degree.
Spoon Graphics
JULY 10, 2023
This Photoshop glow effect has a cool retro vibe with its colourful gradient halos and blurry outlines, especially when combined with grainy textures to enhance the low-fi look. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make it in Photoshop and provide links to the free assets you need from my Spoon Graphics website. Assets used ► Activate the Roc Grotesk Font – [link] ► Download my FREE Duotone Gradient Presets – [link] ► Download my FREE Dirty Surface Textures – [link] ► D
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
Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Becoming a parent is an experience no one can fully explain or prepare for. Aside from the inevitable mix of emotions and sheer love for your new bundle of joy, unexpected things turn your world upside down. Inès Pagniez has attempted to share some of them in her humorous new campaign, Mum's Life. Using her trademark colour palette and charming clay figures, Inès Pagniez has expressed some of the universal realities of becoming a mother, from body changes and brain fog to low energy, in a fresh
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Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Probiotic soda company Culture POP has teamed up with Barcelona-based animation studio Niceshit to add some fizz to people's flat perception of soft drinks. And they've done it with the help of characters inspired by adult cartoons. Soda has been around since the eighteenth century, but it's fair to say that the drink has lost some of its sparkle in that time.
Design Milk
JULY 10, 2023
Premium paint and wallcoverings brand Backdrop has joined forces with Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) to create a limited-edition paint collection that pays homage to the iconic Porsche sports cars on their 75th anniversary. The partnership revisits historic Porsche paint colors and brings them into the realm of home interiors for the first time, allowing car or color enthusiasts to infuse their living spaces with the vibrancy and spirit that defines the Porsche legacy.
The Die Line
JULY 10, 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.
Design Milk
JULY 10, 2023
Add some personality to your sink by ditching chrome and brass in favor of matte poured resin faucet handles. Known for effortlessly cool geometric bath and kitchen fittings, Australian design studio Wood Melbourne has teamed up with design editor Georgina McWhirter for a different spin. The circular and square faucet handles are typically made using concrete and reclaimed timber, but McWirter’s Chromablock collection is playful and full of color… and made of resin.
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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.
Abduzeedo
JULY 10, 2023
Diverse Typography for 36 Days of Type 2023 abduzeedo 0710—23 Nupoor Godse , a talented designer, recently took part in the renowned typography project, 36 Days of Type 2023, and embarked on a creative journey of diverse typography. This annual project encourages designers, illustrators, and graphic artists to showcase their individual perspectives on the letters and numbers of the Latin alphabet.
Booooooom
JULY 10, 2023
A modern deconstruction of the American cowboy archetype by photographer Brian Kaiser.
Abduzeedo
JULY 10, 2023
Life Extending Sticker: A Simple Way to Avoid Fruit and Vegetable Waste abduzeedo 0710—23 Makro , in partnership with creative agency Grey , has introduced an innovative graphic design solution to promote sustainability and responsible consumption in Colombia. The newly launched Life Extending Sticker aims to raise awareness among Colombians about the value of utilizing fruits and vegetables throughout their lifecycle, ultimately fostering a more sustainable Colombia and world.
Graphic Design USA
JULY 10, 2023
Crucial.com crunched numbers to break down the best cities in the United States for finding a creative job. Washington DC and environs turns out to have the best balance between available jobs and available workers.
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.
Inkbot Design
JULY 10, 2023
8 Best Portfolio Website Examples to Boost Your Audience Do you want to kick-start your creative career ? Do you want to generate more leads for your Web Design and Development Company ? Or do you want to have a solid online presence ? If you do, you must explore portfolio website examples for an attractive online portfolio. An online portfolio is used to showcase the highlights of your career.
Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock There's never been a better time to invest time and energy in your own website – especially if you're a creative freelancer, small agency or designer-maker. As the fierce battle for social supremacy between Musk and Zuck rages on, it's become all-too-clear in recent months that the social channels we've dedicated so much of our promotional bandwidth to can become obsolete just as soon as something shiny and new comes along.
UX Collective
JULY 10, 2023
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Nastily telling someone they’re doing it wrong, or ignoring them altogether, is to engage in a kind of pernicious hypocrisy. If you’ve ranked up to the point where gatekeeping is even a possibility, you certainly owe your ascent at least in some part to a few naive souls having been willing to take a chance on Younger You.
HONGKIAT
JULY 10, 2023
The right font can make or break a web design. This guide will introduce you to 20 ultra-light fonts that embody elegance and simplicity. These fonts, with their delicate lines and clean design, are perfect for creating a sophisticated online presence. Ideal for web designers, these fonts are designed to enhance readability while maintaining a sleek aesthetic.
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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.
Inkbot Design
JULY 10, 2023
How a Design Sprint Can Unlock Innovation If you've ever found yourself stuck in a creative rut, longing for a burst of fresh ideas, then you're in for a treat. Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of design sprints and exploring how this robust methodology can unlock innovation like never before. In a world where innovation is the lifeblood of success, companies of all sizes constantly seek new ways to stay ahead of the curve.
Design Milk
JULY 10, 2023
London-based designer Conor Hacon of Common Design released his latest series of furniture pieces, all inspired by the idea of collectivity and kinship. The collection, which consists of a set of chairs, a coffee table, and a fruit bowl, is named Invitations , for the details of the pieces that help foster connection. The Cruz Canteen Chair is instantly memorable for the design of the back, characterized by two panels that leave a negative space in the backrest and also serve as the back legs.
Inkbot Design
JULY 10, 2023
The Rise of Coworking: Redefining the Future of Work Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of modern workspaces? If you're tired of the traditional office cubicle and the humdrum of the 9-to-5 routine, you're in for a treat. Today, we're delving into a trend revolutionising how we work: the rise of coworking spaces. Think of this: a bustling hub of creativity , collaboration, and innovation where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to shape the future of work.
Colossal
JULY 10, 2023
“Dead palm in creek” (2021). All images © Benjamin Dimmitt, shared with permission In one photo, dead palm leaves dangle from a desiccated trunk and skim the surface of a creek, making the crispy, lifeless fronds soggy with water. In another, a diptych highlights the same shoreline photographed 18 years apart, the latter sparse and sickly in comparison to its thriving predecessor.
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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.
Abduzeedo
JULY 10, 2023
Decriminalize Poverty in Tennessee — Interactive storytelling about social issue abduzeedo 0710—23 Tubik design agency, has recently collaborated with Zealous to create a thought-provoking web design and interactive project called " Decriminalize Poverty in Tennessee. " This powerful endeavor was born out of a comprehensive report on the criminalization of poverty in Tennessee, conducted by the Vera Institute of Justice and supported by Free Hearts, a local organization led by formerly incarcer
Feature Shoot
JULY 10, 2023
“Judika (Brooklyn, NY)” from Major Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America (2020). © Frances F. Denny Courtesy the artist and CLAMP (New York, NY). Fifteen years ago, the artist Frances F. Denny set out for the Maine coast. Having recently completed an internship at a New York City art gallery, she spent the summer at Maine Media in Rockport— a campus surrounded by majestic mountains and sunlit blueberry fields.
The Dieline
JULY 10, 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.
The Die Line
JULY 10, 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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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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