Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As part of a two-year collaboration with How&How, the conservation charity reinvents itself with a new logo, custom typeface and migration-inspired patterns. When you think of zoos, you probably think of somewhere to take the kids when they're off school. But behind the scenes, there's a lot more going on. Zoos increasingly see themselves as champions of the natural world, helping protect endangered species and educate the public about environmental destruction.

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Spoon Graphics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The elegance of classic Renaissance sculptures and the vibrant neon colours of the Vaporwave aesthetic are two contrasting styles you wouldn’t expect to see together, but this combination of imagery has become a popular abstract art style. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to apply a vibrant neon glow to a shape with the help of Photoshop’s layer styles.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. From intricate character designs to surreal landscapes, digital illustrators are redefining traditional art forms, making digital illustration a powerful medium across various industries like advertising, entertainment, and beyond.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Discover how innovative type laid the groundwork for today's aesthetics, as we look back at the best typography of the 1980s.

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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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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As we count down the final months of 2024’s Designer Desktops , Microsoft Design is bringing us a dose of zen just in time for the bustling holiday season. This month’s desktop design is ready to calm your screen and your spirit. You might be giving away your age if you can recall the Bliss wallpaper that Microsoft designed in the fall of 2001 from memory.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Steal The Naughty List is the four-year labour of love of an engineering dad and homeschooled teens from Mississippi. Could this be the unexpected hit of the holiday season? We're big fans of stop-motion at Creative Boom; it's the perfect antidote to the sameyness of CG animation and perfect for Christmas time. And so when there's a film that really floats our boat, we like to share it with the community.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Free fonts are as essential in design as colors and images, contributing heavily to mood and message. From professional branding projects to personal blog banners, using the right fonts can transform any design into something unique and engaging. Understanding different types of fonts and their distinct characteristics helps creators select fonts that align well with their vision.

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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Adobe Illustrator 2025 Splash Screen Illustration: TRÜF’s “Weird Fishes” abduzeedo 1104—24 Discover how TRÜF’s “Weird Fishes” splash screen for Adobe Illustrator 2025 celebrates creativity with vibrant, minimalist illustration. The Adobe Illustrator 2025 splash screen opens with a statement: creativity meets minimalism. Designed by TRÜF Studio , the “Weird Fishes” artwork that greets users embodies Adobe’s tools while making an instant visual impact.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the heart of Athens, Greece, a modest 538-square-foot apartment, named Kyano , on the 6th floor of a 1960s building in the Pangrati neighborhood has undergone a complete transformation, blending contemporary design (and the color blue) with the charm of its historic surroundings. The renovation of this compact living space, designed by Space is around us , includes a generous 215-square-foot balcony, addressing the evolving needs of modern urban living while respecting the structure’s origina

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The creative industry is a friendly and helpful place, and committing acts of kindness can raise your own mood, too. To celebrate World Kindness Day, we explain how to make kindness to your fellow creatives a habit. World Kindness Day, celebrated on 13 November, is a lovely thing. It's a reminder of one of the best and happiest aspects of being a human: our capacity to be kind to each other.

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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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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Architectural Replica in Horror Films For film buffs, The Shining is especially sacred because it introduced the Steadicam, which allows us to fluidly follow little Danny as he pedals his tricycle down the hallways of the Overlook hotel. For me, one of the film’s most visceral delights is when Jack Torrance, Danny’s increasingly unhinged dad, peers over a replica of the maze on the hotel grounds – and it morphs into the real thing, his wife and son obliviously traipsing around its hedges.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In today’s highly competitive business environment, branding is essential for making a memorable impression. When presenting a brand to clients or stakeholders, one of the most powerful tools is a well-designed stationery mockup. Stationery mockups provide a realistic, cohesive look at how a brand’s design elements will appear on everyday office items, helping to communicate a company’s visual identity clearly and effectively.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From variable fonts to kinetic type, Wix predicts the font design trends that will shape the next year.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 30, 2024

MUSE , a new restaurant in Santa Monica, California, inspires guests with culinary delights and artwork in a jewel-box setting. Marc Ange , of his eponymous firm, was tapped to envision the space by chef-owner Fardad Khayami as a showcase for his fresh take on French cuisine in the beach city. The epicure and the designer share similar influences, so for both, the collaboration was an ideal one.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Gobi is well-known in its native Morocco but needed an extra push to expand its global presence. Creative director Rob Duncan explains how a new visual identity crafted by Mucho has helped that effort. Gobi is the largest cashmere garment manufacturer in Mongolia. What makes it special is that every garment is sustainably produced in Mongolia and by Mongolians.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How the challenges of the design industry can fuel our passion for learning new skills I’ve recently picked up 2D illustration as a way to explore visual concepts. After all the tech industry has gone through, today, more than ever, it’s important to maintain a growth mindset. “If you’re looking for a formula for greatness, the closest we’ll ever get, I think, is this: Consistency driven by a deep love of the work” —  Maria Popova in Tools of Titans, Tim Ferris (2016) Designers have been through

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Discover the best super clean resume templates featuring sleek, minimalistic cover letter designs and portfolio pages. These clean, professional resume templates are ideal for any job opportunity and can help you make a memorable first impression. With ultra-minimalist layouts, these templates come in multiple formats, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Word, allowing easy customization.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Imagine yourself or your product on the cover of a magazine. You wouldn’t be the first to do so. It’s a dream that has been passed down through generations. There’s something unique about a magazine layout. Whether you’re creating a print publication or a simple mockup, they offer a professional look. They also lend an air of legitimacy to any project.

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2024

During this year’s PAD London , Movimento Gallery presented Marks of Existence , an exhibition designed and styled by Artefatto Design Studio. The immersive space, celebrating the richness of organic material, is intentionally limited to just three: Travertino Ascolano, a classic stone prized around the world for its undulating texture and depth of color, a wooden Ikat weave, highlighting the beauty in natural imperfection, and a fiber composite, lacquered to a super glossy, high-shine fin

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Rockfall by SilverStag These fresh releases from independent foundries bring warmth and character to the season. As autumn deepens and the design world turns towards year-end projects, November's typography releases offer a rich harvest of versatile new fonts. From vintage-inspired display faces to a web font with an innovative licensing model, this month's selection of fonts showcases the innovation and craft driving the best independent foundries.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With the passing of Klaus Nienkämper, the founder of the eponymous Toronto-based manufacturer, the global design community has lost a legend. A champion of contemporary furniture for over six decades, Nienkämper brought on international talents to collaborate on pieces that went on to become icons. And he embraced Canadians at the height of their careers and just emerging, often introducing their ingenuity to the world stage.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, creating memorable, heartwarming greetings becomes a priority. This Adobe Stock Christmas card template, created by DesignCoach , is designed to help users capture the spirit of Christmas professionally and appealingly. Sized perfectly in A4, this template offers a visually balanced layout that’s customizable within Adobe InDesign.

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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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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Reflections on the role of algorithms in creative work. Illustration by Kristina Gushcheva-Keippilä In “Filterworld”, Kyle Chayka explores the way algorithms “flatten” culture. One specific culprit, according to Chayka, is the data-driven nature of many social media feeds. He suggests that algorithm-based curation leads us to consume content that is less diverse and more generic.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the heart of Coquitlam, British Columbia, a home stands as a testament to the confluence of Italian architectural heritage and contemporary design. For Marianna Tomlenovich, founder of Tomlenovich Design , the journey to create this 5,500-square-foot sanctuary began with an unexpected offer on their previous residence – a serendipitous moment that sparked the transformation of their adjacent property, alongside Su Casa Design, into a dream home on their cherished street.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We speak to the great and the good to get the temperature of the industry as we head into the halfway point of the 2020s. As we approach 2025, the creative industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping how we think about design. To gauge the industry's mood, we've spoken to leading creative directors, agency founders, and industry visionaries about the trends they believe will define 2025.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Seoul Illustration Fair: Redefining Logo Design and Visual Identity abduzeedo 1030—24 Discover the Seoul Illustration Fair’s dynamic logo design and visual identity that celebrates creative expression. The Seoul Illustration Fair (SIF) has evolved into a major cultural event in South Korea, drawing artists and enthusiasts since its debut in 2015. With an updated brand identity crafted by Content Form Context (CFC) in 2023, the fair’s visual identity merges logo design with illustration, represen

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Creating a polished and visually appealing annual report is essential for any organization aiming to communicate its achievements, goals, and financial data effectively. With Adobe InDesign templates, such as this well-designed template by Refresh , even those with minimal design experience can produce a professional-looking report that resonates with their brand.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Will the Photoshop alternative become a Photoshop replacement?

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Contextual House , located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, challenges the conventional aesthetic and structural constraints of the traditional row house while honoring its history. Designed by LO Design , this project merges modern living with a unique blend of adaptive reuse, creating a dwelling that stands as both a tribute to Philadelphia’s architectural heritage and a bold statement of contemporary design.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Alchemist is ice cream done differently, from the packaging to the flavour itself. We learn more about this spooky treat just in time for All Hallows' Day. Independent creative agency JDO has unveiled their latest Halloween concept, The Alchemist: a twisted take on ice cream that deliberately defies conventional flavour combinations to create an unsettling yet captivating brand experience.

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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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