Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the run-up to its 25th anniversary, Salford's Lowry has undergone a bold rebrand by Manchester studio, EDIT. With big, industrial-era typography, a "straight-talking" tone of voice and a vibrant colour palette, the new identity marks a fresh chapter for the arts centre. In a region as rich in culture as Greater Manchester, the Lowry arts centre in Salford has long been a creative powerhouse.

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I Love Typography

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts How important are fonts in user interface and user experience design? You guessed it: they’re all but indispensable. It seems like an easy answer. Today’s UI/UX design is mainly focused on electronic devices and, more specifically, the programs (apps) running on these devices. Usually, the ‘interface’ of a device is a screen on which type […] The post Expert Lists: Fonts for UI/UX design appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

We chat with the up-and-coming Chinese artist about his creative journey so far, the thinking behind his process, and how the English coast inspired his work. Oliver Li is a young artist who's making waves, both literally and metaphorically. His illustrations are characterised by vibrant colours, often featuring blue and green, and a unique fuzzy texture that evokes a warm, tactile feel.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The JF apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, reimagined by Zalc Arquitetura , represents an inspired blend of brutalist architecture and minimalist design, creating a home that is as much a gallery of art and ideas as it is a living space. Located in the Higienópolis neighborhood, known for its modernist architectural landmarks and cultural vibrancy, the 1,959-square-foot apartment transformation is more than just a renovation – it’s a statement of aesthetic and functional innovation tailored to meet

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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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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Following a late start in his artistic career, the Portland-based illustrator now creates light-hearted but poignant illustrations that encourage us to appreciate life’s quirks.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Weddings are joyous occasions that create fond memories. It’s one reason why we love to hang on to keepsakes from the day. Each memento is a reminder of good times. Perhaps there’s no better keepsake than wedding stationery. The feel of the paper, the elegant fonts , and the carefully selected color scheme tell a story. It’s no wonder we put so much effort into making them perfect.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Clingy bear cubs, a lion-hearted discussion, and a gecko grin are just a few of the giggle-worthy finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. From nearly 9,000 submissions from photographers in 98 countries, jurors selected 40 entries for the final round, illuminating a wide range of mammals, amphibians, fish, and fowl around the world.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 10, 2024

At the confluence of the Aegean and wider Mediterranean seas – but also ancient and contemporary times – Bodrum is a coastal city in southwestern Turkey that serves as a first point of entry for an ever-expanding riviera dotted with trendy resorts, many of which have been designed in the almost antiseptic white cube architectural style now found everywhere else in the tropics and subtropics.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 14, 2024

More AI expansion in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air as kids dream about their Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating adventures, and, of course, all the candy! From classic ghost costumes to creative, one-of-a-kind looks, Halloween costumes for kids are more than just an outfit; they’re an expression of their imagination and enthusiasm. For parents, finding the perfect costume that brings joy to their little one is essential—and with our Halloween costumes photo collection, you’ll have plenty of

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

GOSE required an identity as unique as its product, which Bala delivered through semi-abstract illustrations and an acidic colour palette that reflects the beer's salty flavour. Designing a product that consumers haven't seen before is challenging enough, but when the main ingredient is an insect, it becomes even more important to make the identity appealing and desirable.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Our São Paulo correspondent spotlights the graphic designers, illustrators and publishers making beautiful fiction books, and explores the creative techniques they’re using to push the medium.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the world of ceramics, 3D printing has revolutionized design and production, offering levels of precision that are difficult to achieve by hand. Whether one prefers the traditional craftsmanship of ceramics or embraces the modern advancements of 3D printing, the results are undeniably impressive. Among these innovations are the Haibu suspension lamps, designed by Vittorio Paradiso for Paolo Castelli , one of Italy’s leading furniture manufacturers.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Take your sporting designs to the next level with these impactful fonts.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Creating striking visual presentations is essential for any designer, and that’s where free PSD mockups step in as powerful allies. When you’re developing a new brand, creating a website, or simply need to present your design in an appealing way, free mockups can take your work to the next level. These resources not only save time and money, but they also enable designers to elevate their designs instantly without needing to start from scratch.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

From creating captivating miniature worlds for BBC promos and music videos to crafting immersive experiences for brands like Jongga Kimchi, Scale Model Studios has mastered its field, combining the charm of handcrafted details with cutting-edge technology to deliver authentic, emotionally resonant storytelling. You might not know Scale Model Studios by name, but you've probably seen its work – perhaps through its on-screen promos for the BBC's Winter Olympics coverage or through the music video

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Noupe

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the last few years, the design of the UIs has shifted from flat 2D surfaces into the actual 3D environment and possibly progressing towards the creation of space interfaces. Such change is not only attributable to the evolution of motion design software but also to the changing ways of perceiving digital realities. Therefore, it will always be important for designers, developers, and users to comprehend the development of 3D and spatial-based UI design in the future.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At this year’s Dundee Design Festival , bookends got their moment in the spotlight. Often the humble sidekick to your favorite reads, they stepped out from the shadows to become centerpieces of an exhibition that’s all about storytelling, adventure, and design. The Bookends exhibition marked a double anniversary: Dundee’s tenth year as a UNESCO City of Design and Edinburgh’s twentieth as a UNESCO City of Literature.

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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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 14, 2024

TheraPaws provides a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

From individual strips of colorful, methodically folded paper, Yulia Brodskaya ’s vibrant compositions take wing. In a new series of quilled artworks, the artist ( previously ) taps into her love of drawing to emphasize the power of a line. “In my paper art practice, a drawn two-dimensional line is represented by a three-dimensional strip of paper glued on its edge,” Brodskaya says.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

You might not find the legendary lost city of El Dorado on the 24th floor of the NHow Hotel in Amsterdam, but you will find Sonora Bar — a luxury Spanish cocktail bar steeped in the mythology of pre-Columbian design. Designed by Barcelona-based studio El Equipo Creativo , Sonora Bar brings Latin American flavours — including their singnature Azul Margarita — to a European audience.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Since 2013, Calico Wallpaper has presented the finest, most immersive wall murals on the market. Their new collection is in collaboration with Kindergarten teacher and Early Childhood Educator Janene Ping. Ping, who maintains a prolific natural dyeing practice, aims to highlight the balance and beauty of nature. Teaching at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School for thirty years has given her the insight and sensitivity needed to foster a love for the great outdoors in our little ones.

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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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 14, 2024

You can now easily convert images to vectors, including 3D models.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When “don’t make users choose” is a lie — a crazy housing experience case from New York. Interface by author Why do we think that users don’t want to think? Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Me Think was published 24 years ago and became a must-read for anyone in UX. The idea of creating interfaces that require minimal effort from users was groundbreaking at the time.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Alebrijes by Shivani Parasnis using Obviously by Oh No Type Co., Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Read on to discover the typefaces that will define 2025's visual landscape. Typography is a funny thing because while it's largely based on fundamental, eternal principles, it nonetheless continues to evolve year after year.

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This is Paper

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Sayama Forest Chapel in Saitama, Japan by Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura has a “V” shape timber structure inspired in traditional Japanese structures called “Gassho-zukuri”.

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Retro technology is making a bold comeback, with the design sensibilities of the past influencing today’s tech products. Transparent gadgets, popularized by brands like Nothing and Fiio , are becoming all the rage. Now, tech brand KICKBACK has joined the trend, combining retro aesthetics with modern functionality in its latest offerings. KICKBACK’s recent releases include a transparent DISCMAN and a cassette recorder dubbed the DIY Mixtape Kit.

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Joe McNally

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The desert is unforgiving in many ways. Dust, heat shimmer, and a sun strength that takes no prisoners. Applying flash lighting, you know, the average kind of flash power we would generally deem “enough” for a regular job, well, that can feel like spitting in the wind. Unless you can access the Profoto Pro-11 pack , which is 2400ws of a slam-dunk Pop!

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Designed for photo editing, definitely not for art (yet).

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How&How helps Wild Thingz build a category-defining rebel sweetie brand from scratch – something that pleases both parents and kids. And it's as fun and disruptive as you'd expect from the global creative studio. For those who take the time and effort to consider the ingredients of many children's sweets, then you'd be horrified (but probably not too surprised) to discover there's a ton of sugar, E-numbers, animal gelatine, palm oil.even talcum powder in some cases.

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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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