Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2024

The winners of Penguin's 2024 Cover Design Award Competition was once again fierce for this year's prestigious awards by Penguin Books. We reveal the winners of its annual prize where creatives get a remarkable opportunity to showcase their talents. Today, Penguin Books has announced the winners of its popular Cover Design Award , which sees aspiring designers and illustrators reimagine the covers of bestselling Penguin titles.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 27, 2024

Dutch designer Chungkong ‘s passion for movies spills over into his nights. After crafting brand identities by day, he unwinds by creating minimalist movie posters. With over 1,400 in his collection, Chungkong’s talent lies in capturing a film’s essence through clever visuals. His secret? Working magic with metaphors. He boils down key moments to simple, yet impactful, images.

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BP&O

JUNE 27, 2024

We’ve covered no shortage of work by Pentagram in the past, most recently Cohere but spanning projects for London Fashion Week, NYC Parks, National History Museum and more. This is the first time, however, that we’ve looked at a project by new-ish New York office partner Andrea Trabucco-Campos and his team – and it’s safe to say, we’re impressed. Graphic The post Bacàn by Pentagram appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 24, 2024

Improving Your Web Design: A Comprehensive Guide Are you prepared to follow a path towards bettering your web design skills? Then, this is the correct place for you. In this guide that covers it all, we will go deep into the world of web design and learn everything from basic methods to those advanced tricks which make sites outstanding. The Significance of Web Design Let us talk about why web design matters before we get into details.

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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

JUNE 27, 2024

In the face of adversity, the ability to move forward and spark change within the LGBTQIA+ community is something to celebrate. Microsoft is no stranger to advocating for LGBTQIA+ people; they’ve been doing it since 1989, when they added sexual orientation to their non-discrimination policies. The brand has been a strong ally and advocate ever since.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 25, 2024

Blending magical moments, science, storytelling and a hint of nostalgia, Almighty's designs position Joonbyrd at the forefront of the beauty and wellness industry. Headquartered in London, Joonbyrd is a company focused on creating skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products that promote emotional wellbeing alongside physical benefits. Founded by dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, it aims to create a new category called "Affective Wellness", which combines beauty and skincare with emotional and ment

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 27, 2024

The closure last week of the Ontario Science Centre came as a shock. Though there were clear indications the Ontario government has long been planning to shutter the beloved institution, this final, decisive and cynical move – on a Friday afternoon just before the Premier departed for summer vacation – felt like a stinging insult to everyone who is fighting to save the Brutalist icon as well as a tactical move in a much larger political plan.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 24, 2024

Brand Assets: The Cornerstone of Your Identity In 2024, distinguishing yourself from others is more important than ever. However, how can one stand out among countless possibilities? The solution lies within brand assets. These influential instruments form the basis of a corporation’s identity , enabling it to create a distinctive place in its clients’ minds.

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Design Milk

JUNE 24, 2024

In the art of furniture design, mastery involves developing a deep and intimate knowledge of the materials used to turn sketches into prototypes before fully realizing final products. That’s exactly what Japanese furniture brand Ariake facilitated in October 2023 when it led a cohort of notable designers and brands – including Gabriel Tan , Anderssen&Voll , Keiji Ashizawa , Norm Architects , Monica Förster , Naoki Terada , and Christian Haas – through a week-long design workshop in Saga, Jap

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Creative Boom

JUNE 24, 2024

All My Friends Reprise: Looking For Owls blends vibrant imagery with detailed band lore. London illustrator Sam Taylor explains what he learned from this unusual project. We're big fans of London-based illustrator Sam Taylor , whom we last covered in 2023 when he was experimenting with hand-made techniques. Now he's behind a new children's book titled All My Friends Reprise: Looking For Owls.

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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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Joe McNally

JUNE 26, 2024

Pickleball…in a studio…with a 14-24 mm f/2.8 wide lens – what could go wrong! The NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S isn’t the lens you generally think of for portraiture, but it was also kind of cool. How do I go wide, and photograph a person, and not go off the deep end with angles and lines? How do I treat the human form decently in this wide, wide world I’d be shooting in?

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 27, 2024

The web is a living landscape, constantly evolving with new technologies and design philosophies. For businesses and creators, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just about functionality, it’s about creating an online presence that captivates and inspires. This article delves into the world of cutting-edge web design by exploring how several outstanding websites are leveraging the latest trends to create truly remarkable experiences.

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Colossal

JUNE 24, 2024

All images © Matt Wilson, shared with permission Matt Wilson ( previously ) has transformed found utensils into recycled metal sculptures for the last 15 years. Bending, welding, and mounting segments of cutlery upon one another, spoon bowls evoke plumage and fork prongs resemble sprawling quills. Encompassing the distinctive crown variations of birds’ heads, Wilson utilizes the unique decorative details that adorn handles of silverware.

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Design Milk

JUNE 27, 2024

When envisioning the ideal location for a weekend retreat, few would argue against the charm of a residence nestled in the picturesque settlement of Hampton Bays, Long Island. While the New York location itself boasts natural beauty, it is Tami Wassong’s expertise that truly elevates the home. Working alongside architect Mojo Stumer and stylist Katja Greeff , her masterful touch transforms this idyllic setting into a serene paradise, seamlessly blending elegance and comfort to craft a harm

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Creative Boom

JUNE 23, 2024

A Visible Distance interrogates the last three decades of design and creativity, from the commercialisation of the internet to the advanced technologies and practices of today. The creative industries are not short on autobiographies, monographs, and more of the like written by established figures, many of whom started their careers in the 1970s and 80s.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 23, 2024

Umeshu Lovers walk us through creating their Akira Toriyama-inspired April Fools’ demo.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 24, 2024

Designer Shira Inbar and illustrator Julia Dufossé join for Dream Theater, exploring the loudness and “liminal stillness” of the multiplex.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2024

How to Update Your Logo: A Fresh Face for Your Brand Your logo is more than just a pretty picture. The brand face, the quiet representative, speaks volumes before you open your mouth. But what do you do when this representation begins to look… stale? In a world where attention equals money and first impressions are made in milliseconds, an old-fashioned logo is like arriving at an interview in last year’s outfit: it may still work, but it won’t do you any favours.

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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

JUNE 24, 2024

Who wouldn’t enjoy the convenience of preparing full meals in the backyard or out on a balcony if given the space and accommodations? Introduced at ICFF with plans to hit the market in 2025, CUBE is Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ latest collection and first collaboration with Luca Nichetto of Nichetto Studio. CUBE is about modularity for outdoor living at its core, inspired by architectural shapes and clean lines that allow for adaptation at any size.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 25, 2024

Working in collaboration with Stuart Gough, Pentagram, JKR, and Impero, the charity launches its refreshed brand and positioning today. Its focus is on being "more accessible, inclusive, and digitally enabled." Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) has unveiled a new identity to build on its mission to transform the lives of seriously ill children and "protect their childhoods from the impact of serious illness".

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 24, 2024

Craig Burston on why designers, not pop stars, should create typefaces.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 27, 2024

The French graphic design duo are applying an experimental approach to the design of their vivid cultural identity projects

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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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We And The Color

JUNE 29, 2024

With PixWork’s easy-to-use portfolio template, you can present your creative work in an outstanding manner. This modern and minimalist portfolio brochure template for Adobe InDesign, designed by PixWork , is an exceptional choice for anyone seeking a clean, professional, and elegant way to present their work. This template, available in A4 format, offers a refined aesthetic that ensures your portfolio stands out without overwhelming the viewer with unnecessary details.

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Design Milk

JUNE 25, 2024

With space being at a premium in most large cities these days, architects are having to think outside the box in order to maximize square footage within limited footprints. Prime example is Mini Tower One , a 3,500-square-foot rear addition and renovation of a multi-family residential building in Brooklyn that reimagines the concept of indoor/outdoor living.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 24, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Feeling like a fraud? We share the community's best tips to help you embrace your unique voice, trust your process, and view challenges as opportunities. As a creative professional, your work is an extension of your very self. Your ideas, your vision and your unique perspective, are the tools of your trade. Yet this means that to succeed, you have to have a lot of confidence in yourself.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 27, 2024

Disney, Pixar and Sony Animation love his brushes, now you can too.

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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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Inkbot Design

JUNE 28, 2024

Letter Spacing Guide: Mastering Typographic Finesse The invisible architecture of words is the space between letters. It’s the breath between sentences, the pause between notes. Most people never notice it, but everyone feels its effect. To conduct a silent orchestra – this is what mastering letter spacing means; you shape the rhythm and flow of language itself.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 25, 2024

In his New York Times narrative, the award-winning illustrator documents his dad’s resilient journey through chemotherapy, and his extraordinary passion for birdwatching.

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Design Milk

JUNE 28, 2024

In a world where organization often feels like a mundane chore, Cliik emerges as a game-changer, transforming storage into an art form. This innovative home storage company, founded by Ally Dayon, blends the magic of magnets with vibrant colors and customizable features to create a storage system that is as delightful as it is functional. Cliik’s storage solutions draw inspiration from the past, infusing modern living spaces with a sense of playfulness and nostalgia.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2024

Brighton studio Cronica has partnered with the European Media and Information Fund to craft a dynamic visual identity, blending print and digital aesthetics to combat misinformation and promote media literacy. In a year where over half the planet is holding elections, it's increasingly clear that truth matters. That's precisely why, in 2021, a bunch of countries got together to found the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF): a collaborative initiative designed to combat disinformation and

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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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