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.
Azure Magazine
JULY 3, 2024
When Station Eleven , the television adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel’s post-apocalyptic 2014 novel , originally aired during the winter of 2021, it felt eerily familiar — and not just because the story begins with a pandemic. Partway through episode five, many Toronto viewers may have recognized the atrium of Severn City Airport (a place that would go on to become one of the show’s principal locations) as somewhere they’d set foot in before.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Azure Magazine
JUNE 28, 2024
This spring, I found myself kneeling in the centre of a busy four-lane intersection in Baltimore as trucks and honking traffic roared past. Sheltered by a tight circle of road cones and a diligent traffic control crew, I carefully cut and placed sinuous blue segments onto the pavement. With the help of two team members from Equus Striping, we melted these materials to the asphalt, completing a wavering blue line meandering diagonally across the wide intersection.
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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.
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.
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!
Creative Boom
JUNE 30, 2024
Geometric shapes are used across the identity to house imagery and represent the diverse businesses that use Storey. DixonBaxi is behind the new identity for co-working space Storey, which uses overlapping tangrams to represent the diverse businesses that use it. The studio has had a long-standing relationship with the brand's parent company, British Land, working with them on various projects over an eight-year period.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Creative Boom
JULY 1, 2024
All Keith Haring artwork and quotes © The Keith Haring Foundation If you're a fan of the 1980s New York legend, you might be interested in a new book that presents his work in a way you've never experienced before. We find out more about how it was made. Poposition Press is behind the official Keith Haring Pop Up Book , a glorious text that explores the artist's most iconic works through three-dimensional pop-up spreads.
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.
Design Milk
JUNE 27, 2024
Nestled in the bustling Jinjiang District in Chengdu, China, the NI HAO Hotel is set to open as a boutique yet budget-minded alternative catering to a younger generation of international travelers attuned to contemporary design while prioritizing convenience. With its cinematic-styled decor, the hotel’s name says it all – the Mandarin greeting for “Hello” – setting the tone for a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that permeates throughout the interior.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Its Nice That
JUNE 27, 2024
Beginning with a fascination for parakeets, the photographer is on a mission to capture the capital’s wildlife in it’s most “heroic” light.
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
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.
Azure Magazine
JULY 1, 2024
Some 200 kilometres north of Quebec City, the village of Péribonka sits on a picturesque site at the mouth of its eponymous river, which spills into a bay on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean. And while the quaint settlement boasts a population of just under 500 people, its cultural landscape is rich in heritage — a reality now also reflected in its built form.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Its Nice That
JULY 1, 2024
A single printed page is the stage for the Budapest-based printmakers funny characters and illustrated stories.
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.
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.
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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