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Film Fest Gent's animated rebrand contains a clever nod to the nature of movies

Creative Boom

Independent creative studio Mutant™ has created an animated new identity for Belgium's largest film festival, Film Fest Gent , and it contains a genius subtle nod to the nature of motion pictures. First established in 1974, Film Fest Gent is an all-encompassing, ten-day celebration of cinematography. Bringing together the best of every genre for public entertainment, inspiring conversations and an enriching atmosphere, it truly is a paradise for film lovers and filmmakers.

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20+ Remarkable Hand Lettering Quotes

Graphic Design Junction

In the digital communication dominates, the art of hand lettering quotes offers a refreshing and enduring means of expression. It provides a deeply personal touch, conveys emotional impact, and serves various practical, professional, and artistic purposes. Hand lettering is a versatile skill that enriches our lives and allows us to connect with others on a profound level.

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How to rekindle your spark after working in design for a long time

Creative Boom

Identity for GlouGlou by &Something The founder of Shrewsbury design studio &Something , Tony Clarkson, opens up about his recent struggles with motivation and offers his advice to others in the same situation. When you enter the creative industry, it can be really tough to find your place, fit in, and earn a consistent living. Eventually, though, you find your stride and enter a dream period, where you're working on projects that matter to you, improving your work day-on-day, and drivin

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A Montauk Bungalow With a Palette That Mirrors the Beachfront

Design Milk

Captain Balfour is the newest addition to the McKinley Bungalows collection, located in Montauk, New York, designed by Studio Robert McKinley. Spanning 3,800 square feet, the property melds the practice’s signature style, which has influenced East End interiors with a luxurious yet livable approach. The bungalow’s design is deeply rooted in its environment.

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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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Film Fest Gent's animated rebrand contains a clever nod to the nature of movies

Creative Boom

Independent creative studio Mutant™ has created an animated new identity for Belgium's largest film festival, Film Fest Gent , and it contains a genius subtle nod to the nature of motion pictures. First established in 1974, Film Fest Gent is an all-encompassing, ten-day celebration of cinematography. Bringing together the best of every genre for public entertainment, inspiring conversations and an enriching atmosphere, it truly is a paradise for film lovers and filmmakers.

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William Child brings Tim Key's poems to life in hilariously absurd claymations

Creative Boom

Bristol-based animator William Child has turned comedian Tim Key's poems into brilliantly bizarre claymation films. We caught up with him to hear how they were made. Most poetry tries to communicate something profound about the human experience, perhaps a feeling so abstract that the verse requires multiple readings to fully understand. Then there are the poems of comedian Tim Key , which defy convention by telling absurd stories about cups of tea infused with meat, pub pests and sunburns gone w

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2023 Best Modern Gifts for Pets + Pet Lovers

Design Milk

They’re our best friends, our confidants, and our everyday companions. Pets are family, and they definitely deserve a spot on your gift list this year and every one to come. ( Though those of us in the know realize every day is pet day!) Whether you’re a cat person or a dog lover, we’ve tracked down 20 of the best modern pet gifts out there for your favorite furry friends.

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Pizza Branding: The Secret Sauce of the Industry’s Leading Pizza Brands

Canny

Good examples of pizza branding can be hard to come by. Yet any business owner or founder knows the importance of perfecting their branding when it comes to attracting new customers – especially when there are so many pizza brands for people to choose from. To get started, you need to think about what part of your pizzeria that you want to focus on, as these key elements will serve as the focal points in your pizza branding.

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Ken Carbone’s Top Ten: Then And Now

Graphic Design USA

Legendary designer Ken Carbone, a recipient of the 2012 AIGA medal, is currently a Senior Advisor to the Chicago-based strategic branding firm 50,000feet. He shares with us ten designers, then and now, who have inspired him.

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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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Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano by Landor & Fitch

BP&O

In the words of synesthete Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, ‘music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music’. Unlike 19th-century architecture, contemporary graphic design is afforded no static reprieve – it faces the challenge of animating the ‘universal language’. Whereas once the plastic arts could content themselves with merely ‘freezing’ it, today design must breathe life into the visual translation of The post Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano by Landor & Fitch appeared first on BP

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Christopher Gentner’s Mock Collection Shines Within Kelly Wearstler’s Digital Gallery

Design Milk

Multi-hyphenate artist Christopher Gentner – a formally trained metalsmith responsible for re-creating Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House gates – employs his expertise and Chicago-based studio in an exclusive collaboration with Kelly Wearstler to debut Mock , his first collection for her digital Gallery. Mock represents the amalgam of Gentner’s prowess as a sculptor, proprietary parts, and Wearstler’s aesthetic dexterity.

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AriZona and Vacation Collab To Bring Back The Beverage-Inspired Lip Balm

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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Immagina Malfy Broadens The Brand’s Universe Beyond The Amalfi Coast

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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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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Elevate Your Design Portfolio with the Ultimate Adobe InDesign Template

We And The Color

As a designer, your portfolio is your calling card, your showcase of talent and creativity. It’s where your unique design voice comes to life, making an indelible impression on potential clients and employers. However, creating an impactful portfolio can be a daunting task. That’s where TemplatesForest steps in with their latest offering – a fresh portfolio presentation template for Adobe InDesign, designed to help you shine in style.

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The Heart of This Warehouse Office Is Community

Design Milk

While some companies boast about community being the center of their business, Tustin, California-based Tricon Residential is physically built for it. Designed by Shubin Donaldson Architects , the new office embodies Tricon’s people-first approach with a biophilic courtyard meant for collaboration situated right in the center of the 66,000-square-foot tilt-up warehouse.

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The Modern Developer’s Paradigm: How to Merge Design, Development, and Data Science

HONGKIAT

The software development universe, traditionally steeped in lines of intricate code, is now murmuring with No Code / Low Code (NC/LC). For many seasoned software engineers, this might seem like an oversimplified detour from genuine development. However, beneath the surface of drag-and-drop interfaces and modular design lies a rich tapestry of technical architecture that is reshaping the way we approach and think about software development.

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Artists are sharing their most popular piece on X

Creative Bloq

There's still some good to be found on the new Twitter.

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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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Jordy Kuster

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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These 3 Black Friday TV deals are all under £500

Creative Bloq

Whether you want a 42-, 50- or 70-inch TV, these are the only TV deals we'd recommend in the UK right now.

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Crafting Luxury And Moments Of Serenity Through Packaging Design With Solento Tequila

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 Apple Pencil tips in 2023

Creative Bloq

The best Apple pencil tips for different uses, from writing to digital art.

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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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KFC Unveils This Year’s Limited-Edition Holiday Bucket And Its Filled With Joy

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 MLB logos – 8 iconic designs from the world of professional baseball

Creative Bloq

We delve into the rich heritage of MLB's most cherished logos.

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PlasticFree October Wrap-Up: Skincare Pearls, Aromacups, and More!

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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Maybe we were wrong about the new PS5 design

Creative Bloq

It looks smaller than the original in new comparison shots.

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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.