Creative Boom

AUGUST 30, 2023

Kathryn Ashill. Photo: Anna Arca Unique to UK festivals, Green Man not only exhibits artwork out in the wild, but commissions original pieces from working artists. Check out what they created this year. Art galleries are fantastic places to get creative inspiration, and most of us probably don't take advantage of them enough. But here at Creative Boom, we also love the idea of occasionally taking art out of the gallery and exhibiting it in a different kind of environment altogether.

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Creative Nerds

AUGUST 30, 2023

In the first half of our monthly roundup post, we have compiled a list of some of the best design tutorials that cover a wide range of topics from Photoshop to Illustrator. These tutorials are perfect for those who want to learn unique effects, such as custom script type and movie poster creation. Moving on […] The post Best of the web for Design and Web Development August 2023 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Belfast-based branding specialists have pulled off another winning identity for Little Sister: a takeaway hatch on the northern Irish coast. The owners of Lost & Found, a brew bar and eatery on the north coast of Ireland, have a long relationship with Belfast-based studio Angel and Anchor. They first partnered with them in their rebrand, which we covered in our news story.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 30, 2023

Montalba Architects’ redesign of the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is an architectural project that could be characterized by a sense of delayed gratification – but one worth the wait. While the property opened its doors to welcome guests into the retreat’s ryokan-inspired accommodations appointed in Nobu Matsuhisa’s modern-meets-traditional-Japanese serene aesthetics back in 2020, the architecture practice has only now been able to unveil a centerpiece addition, one notable as much for

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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

AUGUST 30, 2023

Japan is full of great bakeries with amazing cakes and pastries, so how do you make a new business stand out from the crowd? Jin Fujiwara's fun, lively and colourful branding shows the way. In bustling Kurashiki, a city in Okayama, Japan, sisters Yumi and Hito had grown tired of their mundane jobs. One day, they shared a daring idea: starting a bakery.

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The Die Line

AUGUST 30, 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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Its Nice That

AUGUST 30, 2023

From Selena Gomez to Fiorucci, Anna's portfolio stuns with its colourful and deeply textured range.

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The Die Line

AUGUST 30, 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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FlowingData

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s straightforward to share a static SVG online, but maybe you want tooltips or for elements to highlight when you hover over them. Flourish has a new template to provide the interactions easier. Seems promising.

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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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 30, 2023

How Personalised Stationery Can Elevate Your Brand We live in a world of instant communication through emails, texts, and social media messages. While these methods are convenient and efficient, they often lack handwritten correspondence's thoughtful, personal touch. Sending a heartfelt letter or note on beautiful stationery can feel like a breath of fresh air amidst the frenzy of digital communication.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 30, 2023

Duluth, Minnesota exists as a unique realm, celebrated for its unspoiled landscapes and distinct individuals. Hence, it’s unsurprising that Vikre Distillery calls this place home. This artisanal spirits label possesses abundant character, a devoted following, and a locally nurtured philosophy. In an effort to reimagine its image and fully embrace its distinctive attributes, Vikre joined forces with SMAKK , a branding and marketing agency.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 30, 2023

Illustrator Fatemeh Haghnejad reveals how she uses Procreate to create a detailed illustration.

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Colossal

AUGUST 30, 2023

“L’Oisleuse.” All images © Matt Roussel, shared with permission An avid printmaker with a love for experimentation, French artist Matt Roussel constantly craves new challenges. In his series of painted woodblocks ( previously ), he starts with a traditional printing block and carves away the negative space, but rather than applying ink and transferring the image to paper, he transforms an element of the process into the artwork itself.

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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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Design You Trust

AUGUST 30, 2023

From saving lives to creating art, Charlesai is a French doctor and NFT artist who embarked on a journey of AI art in 2021. What began as a way to deal with the stress of working in a pandemic, soon became a passion and a mission. Using the power of VQGAN + CLIP, he crafts unique pieces that blend the realms of medicine and art. His work has been showcased in renowned galleries and he has spoken to the media about the ethical dilemmas of AI art.

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Moo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Creating a strong brand identity is important in today’s fast-paced world. And with our working lives getting busier and busier, businesses of all sizes want to become (and remain) iconic. When it comes to effective branding , attention to detail is everything. At MOO, we firmly believe that simple, impactful print can leave a lasting impression.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 30, 2023

Emily is a small business owner who makes tiny hand-crafted ceramic necklace charms to resemble people’s beloved pets. She loves ceramics and animals, and enjoys seeing the cute pet photos and interacting with other animal lovers. She uses earthenware clay, underglaze, glossy transparent glaze, and sometimes real 22k gold to create personalized, custom pieces that capture the colors and patterns of each pet.

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Vecteezy

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’re looking for Futurism Note: This is an ongoing series outlining creative opportunities for our contributor community. If you’re not already a Vecteezy contributor, you can create a contributor account here and start making money from your creative work. In an ever-evolving world defined by rapid technological advancements, the demand for futuristic content has become an undeniable necessity for advertising, art, design, and creative projects.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 30, 2023

Exploring the Top 10 Best NHL Logos Beyond the Ice Ice hockey is beloved for its fast-paced, hard-hitting action on the ice and its teams' unique identities and branding. The National Hockey League (NHL) is home to historic franchises with devoted fan bases across North America. An integral aspect of each NHL team's identity is its logo – a visual symbol that encapsulates the club's history, spirit, and relationship with its city and supporters.

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The Die Line

AUGUST 30, 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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The Dieline

AUGUST 30, 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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The Die Line

AUGUST 30, 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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The Dieline

AUGUST 30, 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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The Die Line

AUGUST 30, 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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Design Everywhere

AUGUST 30, 2023

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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Designspiration

AUGUST 30, 2023

Saved by Tamas Velociraptor Horvath (@notwo).

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