Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2024

The organiser of events for the marketing and fintech industries has a new dynamic identity, conveying the power of convergence. Unless you check the FTSE 250, you might not have heard of Ascential, the British business-to-business media company specialising in exhibitions, festivals and information services. But you've probably heard of some of its events, such as Cannes Lions, the world's largest ad industry gathering, and Money20/20, the world's largest fintech event.

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Booooooom

JUNE 12, 2024

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2024

This striking new volume by Zupagrafika chronicles vanishing Soviet-era kiosk designs across the ex-Soviet world. In cities across formerly communist Central and Eastern Europe, a distinct type of small modernist architecture is slowly vanishing from the urban landscape. Soviet-era kiosks – tiny, modular booths that served everything from hot dogs to newspapers to currency exchange – were once a ubiquitous sight from Warsaw to Belgrade.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 12, 2024

In the world of design, presentation is everything. Whether you’re showcasing a business card, a brochure, a book cover, packaging, or a t-shirt design, mockups can be the difference between a flat concept and a client-winning masterpiece. But with so many mockup options available, from free to premium, how do you choose the right one? Mockups Defined: A Realistic Canvas for Your Designs A mockup is a pre-designed template that allows you to showcase your artwork in a realistic setting.

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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

JUNE 12, 2024

Led by Saatchi & Saatchi, this ad campaign for the British Heart Foundation leverages Euros excitement to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death. As the excitement builds for the kickoff of the UEFA Euros 2024 this weekend, an arresting new advertising campaign, titled 'Til I Died, is casting a sombre light on the devastating impact of heart disease on young people in the UK.

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Now in its 11 th year, the 3daysofdesig n in Copenhagen will once again play host to design enthusiasts from around the world, with showrooms, galleries, shops and other venues across the city opening their doors in celebration of the very best in design. From furniture and lighting to accessories and material innovations, the creativity on display will satiate and inspire the design community.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 12, 2024

Your favourite designs get Dalí-fied.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 12, 2024

17 Best WordPress Plugins for Website Designers Hey there, my fellow web developers! Are you prepared to enhance your WordPress design skills? Then, hold on tight because I am about to let you in on the best possible plugins, which will save your life and make your website look much more incredible. I am telling you, these bad boys are real game-changers.

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Colossal

JUNE 12, 2024

“The Meddling Fiend” (2024). Installation view at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Photos by Maxwell Attenborough. All images © Nicola Turner, shared with permission For more than 250 years, London’s Royal Academy of Arts—known today simply as the RA —has held the world’s largest open-submission exhibition annually. The Summer Exhibition showcases hundreds of works by British artists and architects, merging displays by Royal Academicians and leading figures with entries from eme

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Abduzeedo

JUNE 12, 2024

Merge Platform Branding: A Bold and Friendly New Visual Identity abduzeedo 0612—24 Explore the new branding and visual identity for Merge Platform, designed by Hossam Etsh, focusing on enhancing remote hiring in the MENA region. Discover the striking new visual identity for Merge Platform, expertly crafted by designer Hossam Etsh. Merge Platform focuses on streamlining remote hiring processes in Egypt, connecting businesses with top talent in the MENA region.

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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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Colossal

JUNE 12, 2024

“Daikichi” (2024). All images © Simon Laveuve, shared with permission At 1/35 scale, Simon Laveuve ’s meticulously crafted miniature constructions ( previously ) reveal troves of clues about each dwelling’s absent occupants. From colorful bunting strung between posts to framed pictures, Laveuve’s eccentric buildings appear in a range of states of use in an imagined post-apocalyptic future.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2024

Far from traditional and charmingly human, the illustrator’s animated worlds “blend the realms of acrylic painting, plasticine sculpting and contemporary 3D art”.

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Colossal

JUNE 12, 2024

Thick, expressive brushstrokes come alive in the form of slithering snakes, cascading vines, and leaping goats in the music video for “ Sunever ,” a track featured on singer-songwriter Chris Cohen ’s newest album concordantly titled Paint a Room. Los Angeles-based artist Lilli Carré meticulously animated each frame with gouache on paper, compiling immense stacks of painted compositions into seamless movement.

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Design Milk

JUNE 12, 2024

World renowned French designer Ronan Bouroullec is stunning us yet again with another incredible collection that showcases his distinct creative eye. Created for Italian ceramics company Mutina , Bouroullec unveiled six new designs for the brand’s limitedly produced and handmade Editions series. The collection of five vases and a candelabra highlights the beauty of handmade-in-Italy ceramics with its subtle imperfections, as well as the superiority of an ancient glaze formulation that gives each

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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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We And The Color

JUNE 12, 2024

You know, showcasing your graphic work in a professional and visually appealing manner is crucial. A well-designed portfolio can make all the difference in landing your next big project or securing a coveted position. Enter the Graphic Design Portfolio Template by Adobe Stock contributor Sirisako, a perfect blend of creativity and functionality. Please note that […] The post Showcase Your Creativity with this Eye-Catching Graphic Design Portfolio Template appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR

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Designspiration

JUNE 12, 2024

Saved by colossal (@colossal).

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We And The Color

JUNE 12, 2024

When The Dinner Ladies, Australia’s renowned frozen meal service, realized it was time for a rebrand, they sought a recipe that would honor their unique origin story while propelling their visual and verbal identity forward. Enter Universal Favourite, a creative agency known for their innovative approach to branding. The collaboration resulted in a fresh, vibrant […] The post Cooking Up a Fresh Identity: The Dinner Ladies’ Rebrand by Universal Favourite appeared first on WE AND

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Designspiration

JUNE 12, 2024

Saved by Daniel Petit (@danielpetit).

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Noupe

JUNE 12, 2024

AI has influenced all industries, and the creative realm is no exception, including writing. While AI tools promise efficiency and a break from the drudgery of repetitive tasks, they also bring up a big question: Are we sacrificing creativity for convenience? It’s essential to explore how AI tools might reshape the writing craft, and not always for the better.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 12, 2024

Integral to web development, HTML (HyperText Markup Language) provides the essential structure for web pages and applications. Despite its simplicity, developers at all levels frequently make errors that lead to performance issues, accessibility problems, and inconsistent user experiences. To overcome these challenges and achieve high-quality outcomes, hire HTML developers with the skills to avoid these common mistakes.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2024

Organised by our sister company If You Could, the inaugural award recognises 25 creative companies that have built inspiring, supportive and brilliant workplaces

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Design Milk

JUNE 12, 2024

Along the shoreline of Puerto Escondido can be found a motley of architecture – surfer beach huts, traditional Oaxacan homes, open air eateries and bars, interspersed with a growing number of contemporary vacation homes and resorts attached to architectural pedigree. Casona Sforza belongs to the latter, a blend of organic modernism with local craftsmanship characterized by its arching arrangement of brick architecture.

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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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Design Everywhere

JUNE 12, 2024

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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Design Beep

JUNE 12, 2024

Retaining customers is crucial for a business, it guarantees customer satisfaction, repeat purchases, and long-term success. Companies should prioritise retaining existing customers over acquiring new ones, as customer acquisition can be up to 25 times more expensive and demands additional resources, time and effort. Effective customer retention strategies are the backbone of a sustainable business.

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Designspiration

JUNE 12, 2024

Saved by Brian Danaher (@madeforending).

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Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2024

Our Seoul correspondent explores how and why more Korean creatives are staying put to study design, and what impact that’s having on Seoul’s design culture.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 12, 2024

How artificial intelligence art has evolved from the 1960s to today.

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FlowingData

JUNE 12, 2024

I talked to Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic about my early motivations, FD origins, the new book, how I work, and data things. Listen to the episode here. Cole, who runs storytelling with data , came around not long after FD. Although she has a team now, I count Cole as one of the few long-term, independent visualization folks. It was fun to finally get to chat.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2024

Continuing to foster the next generation of creatives, Istituto Europeo di Design takes on Barcelona’s digital culture festival, Sonar+D.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 12, 2024

Machine learning isn't as new as you might think.

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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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