Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Retro, techy, responsible… or samey? Designers and industry experts set their predictions for the year ahead.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Why Web Design is Important for Your Business Today, most businesses recognise the importance of online presence. However, more than simply having a website is required to remain competitive. Your website's design , functionality, and user experience have become key differentiators that can make or break your success in attracting and retaining customers.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Unlocking the Creative Vault: Unveiling Pathways to Inspiration and Breaking Creative Barriers Diving into the realm of creativity is like embarking on a whimsical journey through the vast universe of ideas. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a designer, or any other creative professional, there are moments when the path seems obscured, when inspiration takes an impromptu vacation, leaving you stranded in the desert of creative blocks.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shapeshifters, pixels, scribbles and Art Nouveau – these are the type trends to look out for in the coming year.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Branding needn't be about conveying a sense of innate perfection. People prefer flawed reality to corporate blandness, and here's a great example of how to design for that level of authenticity. Bettr isn't just any old coffee brand. Founded in 2011 and based in Singapore, it's Southeast Asia's first certified B Corporation and is committed to bettering our planet through providing holistic vocational programs to educate and empower marginalised communities.

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BP&O

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Youth hostels aren’t exactly associated with luxury – nor great branding. For the most part, they’re deemed the cheap and cheerful option; a trip where home comforts are sacrificed for socially minded living, affordability, and a more adventurous sensibility than the average Travelodge. They’re the sorts of places where creaky bunk beds, shower queues, pillows so thin they’re barely more The post Pilo by 5.5 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Booooooom

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It's that time of year again! We've gone through each and every photography feature we published this year to pull together our favourite images for our annual roundup: A Year in Photos. This year's collection features 75 photos by 75 photographers and represents a cross-section of our discoveries from the last twelve months.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Today sees the launch of a refreshed identity for Creative Boom. The new look across our magazine, podcast and newsletter reflects our growing status and ambitions as we celebrate almost 15 years of supporting the creative industries. It's been a whole year since we began chatting about Creative Boom and where it's heading. I sat down with our strategy, advertising, design and development teams in November 2022 and said, hey, we need a refresh, an evolution.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Access All Areas members have a huge collection of PNG photo film graphics to download this week, courtesy of Sickboat. These scanned images of real 35mm and 120mm analogue film allow you to achieve authentic looking film effects in your graphic design and video projects. Simply drag and drop to add layers of borders, overlays and textures and create a unique appearance every time.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

DIORAMA – a series of three freestanding mixed media sculptures by artisans Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey – distills a variety of multidimensional scenes into an amalgam of colored glass and black metal artifacts to offer respite from the din of existence. This collaboration between the unique graphic stylings of public artists Cushing, maker of bespoke colored glass, and Sparey, a metalwork artist, is born from friendship, a deep appreciation for the other’s specialty, and a fusion of robus

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving fills the air. Whether you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones or looking to pamper yourself, iPhone accessories make an ideal choice. From practical gadgets that enhance daily use to stylish add-ons that personalize your device, our curated list of the 15 best iPhone accessories caters to all tastes and needs.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We creatives often don't like to take time off: it makes us feel stressed, guilty and like a failure. Leading voices from the community discuss why that's all wrong and what we should do instead. Christmas is coming, and all around the land, people are eagerly awaiting the chance to get some time off work. After all, what's not to like about hitting the sofa, putting your feet up, opening a box of chocolates, and doing absolutely nothing for a couple of days?

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Juxapoz Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When you go to Miami each year, you are hoping to discover something new, something fresh, an artist that changes the way you look at the contemporary art landscape. For Radio Juxtapoz, we were able to go North while heading South, where we hosted a live panel conversation with Saimaiyu Akesuk, an Iqaluit born, Kinngait-based artist whose distinctive patterns and oil pastel animal drawings drew the eye of Canada Goose and the Canada Goose Art Collection.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

10. Palaash Chaudhary on Space Age Design, Quirky French Music + More Indian designer Palaash is co-founder of soft-geometry alongside his wife, Utharaa Zacharias. Their San Francisco-based studio practice is focused on making collectible furniture, lighting, and objects centered around softness and hand-making. Miami Surf Club Photo: Camera Department 9.

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the geeky girl in your life? Whether she’s your girlfriend, wife, best friend, mom, or sister, our curated list of over 20 Christmas gift ideas is here to save the day. From quirky gadgets to sci-fi collectibles, we’ve compiled a range of unique and thoughtful presents that will delight any geeky gal.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Zhongwen Hu finds her approach to painting a unique form of art therapy. And she hopes her work will offer viewers a sense of catharsis and being in the moment, too. After the year we've had, we could all do with a bit of peace and tranquillity. And you'll get an instant hit of that the moment you glance at the work of Zhongwen Hu. The Shanghai-based painter, illustrator, and animator is known for creating scenes of positive energy that spring from the seemingly mundane motions of everyday life.

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Moo

DECEMBER 21, 2023

At MOO, we’re passionate about the power of fonts. Just like color, they play an important role in bringing your brand’s personality and message to life. Every font tells its own story, and choosing the right one can make all the difference. So, whether you’re looking to refresh your marketing materials or gather some inspiration for your next Postcard project, here are five Postcards with fonts we love.

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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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Design Milk

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Industrial designer Jorge Paez describes his creative process as one driven by a “professional daydreamer’s perspective.” If so, his mind must harbor a great degree of appreciation for the architectural alongside aspirations of an audiophile in equal measure, noting the design of his contemporary interpretation of the classic record player, RYTM , which references both with imaginative clarity.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 18, 2023

All images © Anton Thomas, shared with permission Taking three years from start to finish, Anton Thomas ’s meticulously detailed map takes us on a zoological journey around the globe. “I’ve imagined ‘Wild World’ since childhood,” he says. “I remember watching nature documentaries, awed by the evocation of nature—inspired to care.” Starting in July 2020 and completed in July of this year, Thomas rendered a total of 1,642 wild animals in “Wild World,”

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Paul Faassen – The Mob RoomFifty has a new collection of art prints on sale curated by Jaap Biemans, aka Coverjunkie. We chat to both parties to find out more about the release. RoomFifty is one of our favourite purveyors of affordable art and design work today. It was founded in 2017 by Guardian creative director Chris Clarke and illustrator and writer Leon Edler.

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Moo

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Earth-conscious brands are rethinking how they gift. With 40% of corporate gifts ending up in landfills, many businesses are veering away from wasteful corporate gifting. With an overwhelming amount of choice out there, it’s no wonder that 50% of us want customized products. It’s no different when it comes to corporate gifts, either. 68% of employees prefer choosing their own gift rather than having their employer pick something out.

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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 Milk

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Visually Stimulating Pastries of Pastry Chef Eunji Lee You may have seen pastry chef Eunji Lee and chef and husband Matthieu Lobry’s New York Flatiron District Lysée Bakery’s most famous creation in your feed before: an adorably realized corn mousse dessert meticulously piped to resemble the husked vegetable in its entirety. The boutique patisserie’s reputation for high-quality and visually stimulating pastries combines Lee’s multiple influences as a Korean-French-New

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If you’ve loved our curated wishlists for web developers , designers , geeks , and coffee aficionados , you’re in for a treat with our latest collection! This time, we’re shining the spotlight on the wordsmiths who captivate us with their storytelling prowess. Whether it’s through riveting tales, insightful articles, or thought-provoking content, writers have a unique way of touching our lives.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We appraise the Welsh studio's latest short film and explain some of its background. It's quite incredible what you can create with free software these days. Case in point: Welsh CGI and animation studio Bomper Studio recently harnessed Blender and Unreal Engine to create a new short, Laundry Day. In case you didn't know, 3D graphics software Blender is an entirely free and open-source 3D creation suite.

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The Die Line

DECEMBER 18, 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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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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