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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

But despite all this, poster printing seems to have endured and retained its popularity as a medium of communication and advertising. The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails.

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Irina ?elaru closes the gap between her personality and drawings by embracing simplicity

Creative Boom

Studying graphic arts introduced her to almost every visual art-related discipline, including graphic design, printmaking, photography, and fine art. "I In the medium term, she wants to work on more advertising commissions, get her work seen by a wider audience, and see it used on packaging, murals and clothing.

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V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

Creative Boom

Now celebrating its 52nd year, the V&A Illustration Awards recognise excellence across five categories: Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Advertising and Commercial, Emerging Illustrator, and Illustration for Children.

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Best Halftones Brushes, Textures and Effects for Photoshop and Illustrator

Graphic Design Junction

Alternative Printmaker 11. Shine On – Retro Advertisement Kit 23. Download Alternative Printmaker Looking for an alternative to modern printmaking? Explore vintage effects like the ones from this alternative printmaker pack. Awesome Halftone Photoshop Actions 6. Comic Halftone Photoshop Action 7.

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Chris Madden on becoming a graphic illustrator, the joys of editorial work, and how to enter the industry

Creative Boom

Combined with an aesthetic from traditional printmaking techniques, he's settled into a new role as a graphic illustrator. But just like his biggest inspiration and obsession, Charley Harper, Chris's illustrations have recently focused on shape, texture and colour. I honestly can't pinpoint how it happened.

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

Mixing posts with forced advertising has made my feed less tailored to my interests and more about me being a customer for others.". With social media, we easily forget that we're using someone else's free offered facility," points out printmaker and graphic designer Paul Wolterink. "It So, how widespread are these experiences?

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

Creative Boom

Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). The show features work from courses including creative advertising, graphic design, illustration and product design. Students at Glasgow School of Art.

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