Creative Boom
JULY 1, 2024
How do you highlight the importance of a hairdressers to its local community while attracting new customers? An art mural of its diverse clientele might just do the trick, as we find out. It's been 34 years since The Crop Shop opened its doors in Slade Green, serving the local community as a hairdressers and barbers, welcoming both men and women, young and old.
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 3, 2024
Logos are the visual cornerstones of a brand, often the first impression that resonates with potential customers. While the form and color within a logo undoubtedly hold visual weight, it’s the unseen element – negative space – that can elevate a logo from simple to striking. This article delves into the world of negative space and explores its profound impact on logo design, specifically through the lens of illustration.
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Creative Boom
JUNE 30, 2024
We've all seen the new Toys R' Us spot , and many of us are horrified by its implications and the increasing rise of AI. Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope.
Design Milk
JULY 1, 2024
Kohler has teamed up with New York-based contemporary artist Daniel Arsham to redefine the luxury lifestyle experience. This unique collaboration blends immersive travel and elevated design, introducing a new perspective on luxury living and resort experiences. This partnership, known as Arsham in Kohler , brings together Kohler’s tradition of high-quality design and Arsham’s innovative artistic vision.
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
BP&O
JULY 4, 2024
Who doesn’t love a cheeky cocktail, especially one designed to grab and go? According to WEEKEND drinks, its cocktails are eight times faster to serve than it would take to make the same mix from scratch. With ready-made drinks – that’s ‘RTD’ in marketing slang – becoming increasingly popular, WEEKEND aims to ‘cut through the noise’ with a ‘laid back The post WEEKEND by FCKLCK appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Its Nice That
JULY 3, 2024
Motion blur, spiked typography and vests – we analyse key art for action movies of the past, and investigate whether they’ve changed, with a so-called masculinity crisis upon us.
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Design Milk
JULY 1, 2024
Kicking off the second half of the year for Designer Desktops is visual artist and type designer David Mascha who hails from Vienna, Austria. Known for his geometric patterns and use of vibrant color, Mascha’s work often explores organic shapes, spatial patterns, and the limitless forms of typography. His designs have caught the eyes of industry-leading companies like Adobe, Apple, Samsung, Google, IBM, and more, making him a highly sought-after artist in the contemporary design scene.
Azure Magazine
JULY 2, 2024
Emilio Ambasz is getting his due. The Argentinian architect is the subject of Green Over Gray , a film by Francesca Molteni and Mattia Colombo debuting at Toronto’s ICFF film festival that dives into four enchanting projects that demonstrate Ambasz’s vision as a curator of poetic scenarios, a pioneer in green building, and a profound humanist.
Its Nice That
JULY 4, 2024
To create her sporty, graphic wares, the Toronto-based designer splits her time working between textiles, traditional sign painting and digital illustration.
Creative Boom
JULY 1, 2024
BBC Creative, the BBC's in-house creative agency, has teamed up with Nexus Studios to create the launch film for its coverage of the upcoming Olympics. It takes inspiration from the world's most romantic city and taps into our passion for sport. It's almost time for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and Paris is the proud host city this year. The international sporting event launches on 26 July, when we'll enjoy the official opening ceremony, and continues until mid-August in France.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 2, 2024
he bedroom – our haven for rest, relaxation, and maybe a little Netflix binge-watching. But let’s be honest, sometimes our bedrooms fall short of that tranquil escape we dream of. Fear not! With a few easy decor and design tweaks, you can transform your bedroom into a space that reflects your personality and promotes restful sleep. Transform your bedroom decor from drab to dreamy!
Design Milk
JULY 2, 2024
Inspired by mid-century Eichler homes, Wagoya House pays homage to the iconic architectural style while incorporating contemporary design elements. The residence, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westchester, began as a indistinctive, outdated ranch before undergoing a major transformation at the hands of Alloi , a young design firm founded by Marcos Santa Ana during the pandemic.
HONGKIAT
JUNE 30, 2024
It’s the time again to share new resources, tools, and libraries with our fellow web developers. PHP has regained popularity and sparked numerous discussions once more. Unlike ten years ago, PHP has grown significantly with new features and an expanding ecosystem. This edition features several PHP libraries and tools , alongside various JavaScript libraries and frameworks that connects these two languages together.
We And The Color
JULY 4, 2024
It’s no secret that when it comes to typography, Helvetica stands as an emblem of modernist design, celebrated for its clean lines, readability, and versatility. However, even a stalwart like Helvetica can benefit from the nuanced harmony of a well-chosen typeface pairing. As a design professor and typography expert, I invite you to explore five exemplary font pairings that elevate Helvetica to new heights. 1.
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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.
Creative Boom
JULY 3, 2024
The global design consultancy shares how it created a visual identity for birth control medication, marking a landmark moment for women in American history. Despite some recent regression on women's rights in the United States, for the first time ever, American women can walk into any pharmacy and pick up a birth control pill without a prescription.
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 2, 2024
In today’s fast-paced job market, recruiters often spend mere seconds scanning resumes before deciding on an interview. A cluttered or poorly formatted CV Resume can mean your application gets tossed aside, even if you possess the perfect skillset. This is where the power of minimal CV resumes comes into play. As technology evolves, so too might the minimal CV resume.
Design Milk
JULY 2, 2024
Aqueous, iridescent, and sometimes enigmatic, metallic surfaces speak a venerable material language across myriad of applications. From the gilded molding found in Parisian interiors to the decaying tin ceilings of New York’s postindustrial discotheques, these precious panels build new architectural realities as they marry art and envelope. Materica – a premiere, luxury coating manufacturer out of Italy – adds to this storied history with its inaugural launch of decadent boiserie under the creat
HONGKIAT
JULY 4, 2024
Did you know that sticking to the industry’s “market prices” for design isn’t mandatory? Indeed, you have the freedom to set your own rates for your design work, provided you implement a few strategic tweaks to your design process. Concerned about the ethics? Don’t worry. I’m here to guide you on how to, ethically and justifiably, charge any rate you deem fit for your services.
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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.
SpeckyBoy
JUNE 30, 2024
For years, freelance web designers have been encouraged to book new projects. It’s how I built my business. I’m betting that many more have done the same. There’s great appeal in building a new website. It’s a chance for a fresh start. You can use the best tools for the job. The experience is even better if you are unencumbered with technical debt.
Creative Boom
JULY 1, 2024
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust partners with UK-based agency sixredsquares to launch a refreshed brand and website to raise global awareness and support for wildlife conservation in Malawi. Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), Malawi's leading conservation organisation, has launched a new brand identity and redeveloped its website to raise awareness of pressing environmental threats and the urgent need to protect wildlife.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 30, 2024
For any author, the book cover is the first impression your story makes. It’s the billboard on a crowded shelf, the digital thumbnail that catches a reader’s eye. A well-designed cover can entice readers to delve into your world, sparking their imagination and promising a captivating journey. But crafting the perfect cover can feel daunting, especially for non-designers.
Design Milk
JULY 3, 2024
Truly laudable homes are not the McMansions of obscene scale, nor are they houses that boast exotic materials and bastardized classical elements; they are those whose existence are thoughtfully composed to consider context and add to the local architectural patchwork as it unfurls. Nearly bound by the meandering Humber River and nestled within the tree-lined streets of Baby Point – the picturesque west-end neighborhood of Toronto, Canada – sits a stately residence exemplary of contemporary inter
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.
Creative Bloq
JULY 4, 2024
Outpost's animation supervisors, Oliver Dale and Peta Bayley, as well as creature supervisor Dan Zelcs share their insights.
Booooooom
JULY 5, 2024
A series dissecting the complicated nature of family dynamics by lens-based artist Luuk van Raamsdonk.
Creative Boom
JULY 3, 2024
Follio was created to fill a gap in the market for architecture and interior design tools. Its no-nonsense identity allows the platform itself to shine. New Genre has created the website and identity for Follio, a new digital platform designed to help large enterprises organise, manage and deliver interior design standards while streamlining workflows and ensuring cohesion.
Azure Magazine
JULY 5, 2024
Trade show season has come to an end , the school year has wrapped up, and Azure’s Human/Nature climate conference is still a few months away, but there are still plenty of ways to engage with architecture and design through the summer. Here, we’ve rounded up 10 events around the world to consider adding to your agenda — from I.M. Pei’s monumental retrospective at Hong Kong’s M+ Museum to an intimate Kintsugi workshop at The Bentway in Toronto.
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.
Design Milk
JULY 5, 2024
Today, we’re happy to share the latest talk in the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Design Conversation Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Theresa Fitzgerald is more than a graphic designer; she’s a creative leader passionate about the power of design to solve problems, connect people, and change culture. Known for her brilliance in branding, the designer has spent over 25 years growing and expanding companies, both established and new, through impactful st
Creative Bloq
JUNE 29, 2024
From redesigns to new product launches, these are the best new logo designs of the year so far.
Booooooom
JULY 1, 2024
A series of UV printed photographs on bubble wrap by Los Angeles-based artist Rosie Clements.
Creative Boom
JULY 2, 2024
Intricate illustrations evocative of the wine's flavour and codes of traditional Italian gardens feature in Pinot Grigio Flora Lisa's brand identity. It could be said that wine doesn't have the same elegance in the U.S. as it does over the pond in Europe, a notion supported by the fact that almost half of all American monthly wine drinkers are aged 55 and over as of 2020.
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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