Creative Boom
APRIL 29, 2024
Designed by NYC-based studio Porto Rocha, the new performing arts centre's identity looks to close the curtain on exclusivity while honouring the former World Trade Centre site. A new creative space has made its home at the historic World Trade Centre site in Lower Manhattan, NYC, with an identity designed by Porto Rocha to welcome previously excluded audiences.
Graphic Design Junction
APRIL 29, 2024
As the graphic design landscape constantly evolves, fresh fonts have become a powerful tool for shaping brand identity. These innovative typefaces can elevate your brand’s voice, injecting personality and style that resonates with your target audience. They act as the voice of your brand, conveying personality, professionalism, and a sense of style.
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Creative Boom
APRIL 29, 2024
Photographer Jack Kenyon has documented Benidorm's older couples in a new series of images that find a fresh angle on the resort, which is more widely known for its stag and hen parties. When you think of Benidorm, what comes to mind? Golden beaches? Scorching heat? Gaggles of stag and hen parties staggering from bar to bar? If so, you're not wrong.
Its Nice That
APRIL 29, 2024
Throughout history, artistic production has been framed in opposition to productive labour. Today, creatives are still feeling the aftereffects of this. Here, anthropologist and illustrator Julien Posture unpacks why this might be and offers some potential solutions.
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
ID Identity Design
APRIL 29, 2024
Located in the heart of the Mexican city of Hermosillo, Sonora, you will find Champ, a small boutique hotel. The street on which it is located is Campodónico, the surname of recognized waltz composer Rodolfo Campodónico, born in Hermosillo in 1866. He garnered a lot of recognition for his work during the early 20th century and his nickname was “Champ,” and that is from where the hotel took its name.
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Design Milk
APRIL 29, 2024
In scenic West Seattle, Washington, perched atop a cliff with panoramic views of Vaschon Island, the Olympic Mountains, and the Puget Sound, stands the Lark House. Originally designed in 1958 by esteemed architect Al Bumgardner, this mid-century gem has recently undergone a transformative renovation, reimagining its space to better align with its present owners while honoring its legacy.
Creative Bloq
APRIL 29, 2024
Some people couldn't resist subverting the experiment.
Design Milk
APRIL 29, 2024
Debuted at Milan Design Week 2024 , the Designated Side Table collection designed by Milan-based, Taiwanese designer YuoNing Chien , of 808: Studio , has a conspicuous feature that is clever and playful, like an inside joke that you’ve just been clued into. The series is formed entirely of geometric shapes, with cut-outs in the tabletop that are intended for storing items like a vase or a phone.
Booooooom
APRIL 29, 2024
A selection of images from photographer Varvara Gorbunova based in Prague, Czech Republic.
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Design Milk
APRIL 29, 2024
Gustaf Westman bucks the expression look, but don’t touch with his eclectic showcase of furnishings and fashions presented by youth culture media brand Highsnobiety. Once synonymous with soft and squiggly, the Stockholm-based designer expands his visual language to include spiky. This partnership folds noteworthy artistry into the zeitgeist with the Gustaf Westman Collection comprising ceramics and apparel exclusive to the collaboration, which sit alongside additional classic pieces from the mak
Abduzeedo
APRIL 29, 2024
Branding and Visual Identity in Ostraka’s Pottery Art abduzeedo 0429—24 Discover how Ostraka merges branding and visual identity with artisanal pottery in Macedonia, creating minimalistic yet functional designs. Located in the picturesque region of Macedonia, Ostraka is not just a pottery studio; it is a place where the tradition of craft meets the modernity of branding and visual identity.
Design Milk
APRIL 29, 2024
If you’ve ever visited Japan, you’ll notice something unusual: the absence of public trash cans. Born out of concerns of public safety and connected to a cultural commitment to communal responsibility, the act of disposing of one’s trash is taken with admirable seriousness. Japanese brand ZitA’s automated trash can is an extension of the Japanese attention to disposing of trash thoughtfully within a traditionally inspired design with a few high tech features.
Design Everywhere
APRIL 29, 2024
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.
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.
Colossal
APRIL 29, 2024
All images © Dudi Ben Simon, shared with permission When Dudi Ben Simon observes the world around her, visual puns and parallels are everywhere: a cinnamon bun stands in for a hair bun; the crinkled top of a lemon is cinched like a handbag; or yellow rubber glove stretches like melted cheese. “I see it as a type of readymade, a trend in art created by using objects or daily life items disconnected to their original context, changing their meanings and creating a new story from them,”
Its Nice That
APRIL 29, 2024
Bright and inviting colourways, both rigid and tactile typography, and educational but upbeat messaging – all qualities that reflect the trailblazing breast cancer awareness charity.
Creative Bloq
APRIL 29, 2024
Richard Jusuf shows you how to use a range of software to craft a production-ready character.
Design You Trust
APRIL 29, 2024
Andre Agassi is widely celebrated as one of the greatest tennis players ever, with eight Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal to his name. In 1995, he was ranked world No. 1 for 30 weeks. Beyond his exceptional tennis skills, Agassi was famous for his distinctive mullet. h/t: vintag.es Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Agassi turned the tennis court into a fashion showcase, influencing players and fans with his bold style choices.
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Abduzeedo
APRIL 29, 2024
Graphic Design & Nostalgia in Sandro Rybak's Posters abduzeedo 0429—24 Explore Sandro Rybak's Crystalis posters, a blend of graphic design and nostalgia inspired by the 1997 Hale-Bopp event. Available at DROOL. The Crystalis Poster Series by Sandro Rybak presents a vivid journey back to 1997 through its inspiration drawn from the appearance of Hale-Bopp.
Design You Trust
APRIL 29, 2024
Zim&Zou are two french artists, based in Dordogne. The duo is composed of Lucie THOMAS and Thibault ZIMMERMANN. They studied graphic design (design, publishing, advertising) during three years. They decided to focus on installations using handcrafted objects made out of tangible materials such as paper, wood, thread, etc. rolling away from computer design.
We And The Color
APRIL 29, 2024
Hey fellow designers! As a graphic designer who’s constantly juggling deadlines and budgets, I’m always on the lookout for tools that can streamline my workflow and boost my creativity. A while back, I decided to dive into the world of Envato Elements, a subscription service offering a massive library of design assets. But the question […] The post Is Envato Elements Worth It?
Creative Bloq
APRIL 29, 2024
I'm glad I'm not the only one imagining this circle.
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We And The Color
APRIL 29, 2024
Imagine Aruba’s breathtaking landscapes – the whispering dunes, the vibrant coral reefs, the hidden secrets of the caves. Now imagine a voice for all that natural wonder, a way to rally the island’s heart and soul behind its preservation. That’s the magic How&How, a branding agency, weaved with the Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF) in a […] The post Aruba’s Nature Gets a Voice: How How&How Helped the Island Whisper Louder appeared first on WE AND THE COLO
Creative Boom
APRIL 29, 2024
Creative agency Fluoro has created an impactful new identity for SWAMP, which reflects how the wildcard storytelling agency has grown from an indie start-up to an industry leader. Brand experience agency SWAMP , formerly known as Swamp Motel, has made a name for itself in the creative industry thanks to its fresh approach to storytelling. Its innovative work has already brought ideas to life for the likes of Warner Brothers, Prime Video and Deloitte, but now it's the agency's turn to be the cent
Design You Trust
APRIL 29, 2024
Lisa Odette is an artist who loves to explore the female essence through shapes and colors. She focuses on creating pleasing and eye catching compositions, always trying to fill the space in a balanced way.
Illustration Art
APRIL 29, 2024
I love Frederic Gruger's drawing of a confrontation between a Russian princess and a group of leering Bolshevik invaders. Gruger was famous for making paintings using nothing but a Wolff pencil, cheap cardboard and spit. (Later, he upgraded from spit to water and when he really began making money he added watercolor wash accents.) Gruger's illustrations were striking for his ability to achieve rich velvety tones, but he also knew how to draw with a pencil point: Gruger staged his picture with al
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