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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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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Booooooom

JUNE 24, 2024

An introspective photo essay exploring themes of childhood, religion, lesbian sexuality, and learning how to grow into a woman by photographer Megan Reilly.

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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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BP&O

JUNE 20, 2024

There have been some brilliant logo designs inspired by the very buildings they represent. The Centre Pompidou, for instance, bears a powerfully stark logo that’s been largely unchanged since it was first created in the 1970s: six black stripes crossed by two zigzags representing the site’s ‘caterpillar’ escalator, one of the most famous parts of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers’ The post PAC NYC by Porto Rocha appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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Azure Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

The summer pavilion is one of the most effective ways of communicating the inspiring possibilities of architecture to the general public. Whether they are designed primarily as gathering spaces or as follies that invite individual reflection, these types of installations present new ideas for shaping space in often novel materials and with nascent technologies.

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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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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Design Milk

JUNE 21, 2024

As glass and steel continue to pierce the sky, a growing number of homeowners are trading tower residences for older buildings modest in story – homes akin to the artists’ lofts that made New York City a cultural epicenter during the second half of the 20th century. One such case study is this post-industrial-style apartment, situated in a 1920s prewar co-op building in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, by full-service interior design firm McGovern Project.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 22, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, a user-friendly experience (UX) is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Web and mobile applications that prioritize aesthetics over usability are destined to watch users click away in frustration. To help you steer clear of common pitfalls, here’s a breakdown of the 10 most frequent UX mistakes designers make , along with real-world examples to illustrate them: Unlimited Downloads Over 1,500,000+ Fonts, Mockups, Freebies & Design Assets Mockup

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2024

Why An Effective Contact Page Is A Gateway To Customers In the current state of digital affairs, a website’s contact page is not just a nicety but an absolute must-have. It is one of the most vital points of contact with potential clients or customers, and it can either make or break the relationship between them. A strategically designed contact page links you as a business and your target audience by enhancing communication and building trust.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 21, 2024

The appeal of freelancing lies in its flexibility – you’re not tethered to traditional work hours, which can sap the joy from your professional life and strain your personal time. As a freelancer, you set your own schedule and even have the luxury of working in your pajamas. Plus, you avoid the distractions of a typical office, like a loud colleague or a watchful boss.

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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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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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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 20, 2024

Ready-Made Logos: Pros & Cons (or Hire a Pro?) In the business world today, entrepreneurs and organisations are always finding means to simplify their procedures and accelerate the establishment of their brands. This demand for rapidity has been most pronounced in logo design. Hence, ready-made logos exist – pre-designed visual identities that claim to offer your brand an instant face.

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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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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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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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Creative Bloq

JUNE 23, 2024

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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

JUNE 20, 2024

While a number of design weeks are struggling to find their footing, 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen has distinguished itself as one of the most important and exciting events of the design calendar. With expectations higher than ever, Enter the Salon , curated by designer Signe Hytte , is one such example of why design professionals and enthusiasts alike flock to the harbor city in June.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 20, 2024

Just like freelance bloggers encounter writer’s block , freelance designers frequently face creative hurdles. It’s particularly challenging when you’re pressed for time to deliver a project to a client. There you are, fixated on your screen, wishing for a breakthrough idea to emerge spontaneously. Instead of passively waiting for inspiration, there are proactive steps you can take to reignite your creativity.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 26, 2024

Branding and Storytelling: Crafting Your Narrative Your brand is not just a logo or tagline in a world that is suffocating from noise. It’s an untold story. But here’s the thing: everyone has a story. The question is: will yours stick? Branding does not mean screaming the loudest or having the most flashy website. It means creating an authentic, compelling narrative that people must lean in and listen to.

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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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