Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Photograph by DixonBaxi Looking for a little motivation today? Every creative should know about these 25 design studios and learn from their inspiring work. In a world overflowing with creativity and design innovation, there are thousands of outstanding design studios to be inspired by. Some of these make a lot of effort to publicise their work; some tend to hide their light under a bushel.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Creating a powerful brand with a unique visual identity requires more than just logo designs; it’s about building an emotional connection, crafting an impactful message, and visually representing values. From the moment of conception, a strong brand takes shape through consistent and thoughtful logo designs that reflect the mission and personality of the business.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Palette Perfect by Sara Caldas. Image courtesy of Counter-Print Want to know which graphic design books are most useful? We asked the creative community to vote, and here are the results. In the world of graphic design, you never stop learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques is crucial. But it's also essential to have a strong foundation in the core principles of design.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In the graphic design world, presenting your work effectively is crucial. One of the best ways to do this is through Photoshop mockups. These digital tools allow designers to showcase their creations in a realistic setting, making it easier for clients and stakeholders to visualize the final product. Whether you’re working on branding, packaging, or digital art, using the right Photoshop mockups can significantly enhance your portfolio and elevate your presentations.

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

John Roescher, Pablo Marques and Jennifer Allen of Raw Materials How do you win one of the design industry's biggest awards within only a year of being founded? We chatted with John Roescher, Pablo Marques, and Jennifer Allen to learn the secrets of their distinctive approach. Each year, D&AD, the global association of creative advertising and design communities, publishes its official table of the most successful design agencies.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Overall Winner: “In the Forest of the Monarchs” by Jaime Rojo (ES) The Society for Nature Photography eV (GDT) has announced the winners of the 2024 European Nature Photographer of the Year competition, highlighting the stunning diversity captured by nature photographers across Europe. Jaime Rojo earned the top prize for his breathtaking image, *In the Forest of Monarchs*, showcasing monarch butterflies in their ethereal beauty and natural habitat.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Denis Istomin is a digital artist renowned for his enchanting, atmospheric illustrations, specializing in landscapes and environment designs. Originating from Georgia and currently based in Tambov, Russia, Istomin draws heavy inspiration from the renowned Japanese artist Makoto Shinkai, which is evident in his richly detailed, evocative sceneries. His work features a nostalgic, almost magical quality, designed to resonate emotionally with viewers and transport them to serene, sometimes surreal w

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Leeds International Festival of Ideas covers some tricky topics, so the branding and visual assets needed to be sensitive. Rabbithole explains how it developed it. Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is an annual event that brings together leading thinkers, innovators, and creatives to explore some of the most pressing issues of our time. Taking place every autumn, it covers topics across science, technology, culture and society and serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering d

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Designed by MightySlide using Adobe InDesign, this resume booklet template offers a sleek and professional option for individuals seeking to make a strong first impression. With its A4 landscape format and 14 pre-designed, customizable pages, the layout balances visual appeal and practicality, offering an elegant showcase for personal achievements and skills.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 27, 2024

For the last decade automation has intruded into the QA field. Now, with many tools offered, it has become a challenge that needs to be handled elegantly On a travel around Tuscany, I knocked on the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. There, I was impressed by the number of projects Leonardo produced. One of the most amazing objects that caught my eye was an automatic gold-beating machine designed for the needs of textile manufacturers in Florence.

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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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Inside the artist's dark mystery-inspired comic and manga art.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Vladimir Matyukhin is a Russian digital artist known for his digital matte painting and concept art, particularly in the fields of horror, science fiction and fantasy. His work frequently depicts huge, dramatic landscapes and complicated environments, combining futuristic and historical aesthetics to create immersive realms. Matyukhin has gained recognition for his precise detail and atmospheric depth, in which he effectively employs lighting and shading to convey a feeling of size and mystery.

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Moo

OCTOBER 27, 2024

If you thought gift certificates and gift cards were boring and impersonal, think again. They can be so much more than that, especially when you wrap gift certificates the MOO way. We can bring them to life for your brand and beyond… How to choose a gift certificate Decisions, decisions. Do you opt for Business Cards or Postcards ? Business Cards lend themselves to gift cards, and they’re easy to pop into a Greeting Card.

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Design Services Brand Branding Inspiration 52

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

From Star Wars droids and VR headsets to AI demos and puppies, Autodesk University had something for everyone this year.

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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 You Trust

OCTOBER 27, 2024

CAP 3000 in Benidorm, originally famous as a vibrant disco in the 1970s, was part of the “Eje Discotecas” or “Disco Axis” of the city—a bustling area dedicated to nightlife and youth culture. This scene was symbolic of Benidorm’s post-1960s architectural shift, which leaned into bold, Brutalist styles and experimental designs that mirrored the rise of mass tourism in Spain.

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Tourism Architecture Travel 69

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Both Chromebooks and tablets can be excellent devices for creatives. Here, we help you pick between them.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In the world of design, where creativity meets business, metrics are the bridge that links design efforts to tangible outcomes. Designers must move beyond aesthetics and usability, measuring the value they bring to the business. Design and DesignOps metrics are a complex and key topic. While there are countless resources on design KPIs , product metrics , design thinking impact , and data-driven design approaches, many design leaders struggle to effectively demonstrate their team’s impact on bus

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Alcon alleges that Tesla used AI to infringe on its copyright.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Personal Finance App Design: UI/UX Insights from “Money Manage” abduzeedo 1027—24 Discover how “Money Manage” app design simplifies personal finance with a clean UI and seamless UX for effortless financial control. For today’s user, finance apps are essential, allowing people to manage their money from the palm of their hand. A perfect example of simplicity in UI/UX design is Dung Nguyen ’s “Money Manage” app.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

ZBrush for iPad is here to speed up your workflow.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Are we leaving physical buttons behind or will they be part of our future?

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

(Which means, of course, it probably won't be easy.

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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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Communication Arts

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Jenna Beekhuis captures her generation's individuality and connection through adaptable portraiture, driven by curiosity and her subjects' unique stories.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 27, 2024

A worthwhile retro game to revisit.

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