Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Every creative should have a secret place to collect inspiration and visual references – mymind makes it easy to do so. As creatives, we're expected to pull original ideas out of thin air. But here's the thing: we're not actually coming up with something from nothing. In truth, our ideas stem from our personal experiences – the visuals, moments, cultural references, music, movies, architecture, designs and other inspiration we mentally collect over our lifetime.

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Booooooom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Featuring the work of 60 fine artists and illustrators, this one has more images and pages than we've ever included before (nearly twice as thick as TT Vol. II). You can see a full list of all the contributing artists below!

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Founded in 2022 by Andree Paat and Aimur Takk, Tüpokompanii is embracing an unusual approach. Blending local heritage with experimental design, the duo creates unique typefaces that push the boundaries of traditional type design. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, type design studio Tüpokompanii prides itself on a "mistake-driven" approach, thrives on seeking out letterforms' "unexpected qualities", and is a "design-driven" studio.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you are a graphic designer, staying updated with trends is key to staying ahead. Using the latest free fonts and fresh typography styles can instantly improve your work and keep your designs looking modern and creative. One of the best ways to breathe new life into your projects is by experimenting with the new free fonts. Whether you’re working on advertisement posters, brand guidelines , or even designing a logo, fonts play a pivotal role in creating visual impact.

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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 22, 2024

A new monogram, sleek colour palette and complementary family of typefaces all contribute to a more memorable and emotive brand experience for the accessible luxury bathroom supplier. Studio Up North (SUN) has rebranded accessible bathroom designer and manufacturer Fitzroy of London, giving it an identity that reflects the craft and quality of its products while unifying its portfolio under one name.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The international branding agency’s strategic and visual overhaul looks to reinforce the tissue maker’s leadership in the industry, and bring a modern tone to the 100-year-old brand.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 22, 2024

What a relief that maximalism is now well accepted within the design community. For the past decade or so, the renter-friendly ‘beige-ification’ of homes, decor, and even children’s products is pervasive as much as it is dreary. Color is biologically pleasing to us, and can have incredible mental benefits. The new Tivoli Tech tile collection by designer Cristina Celestino for OUTERclé encourages us to bring some color to our outdoor spaces as well, highlighting the need for joy

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Arts and Crafts Interior Design Color Production 102

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 22, 2024

YUDHO uses small hand-drawn particles to create strange and mesmerising scenes.

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Animation Artist Art Digital 130

Its Nice That

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Inspired by yearbook photos and family portraits of the 80s, Gessler’s quirky collection of 160 portraits celebrates our love of pets.

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Animation Inspiration 69

We And The Color

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Halloween flyer template designed by Adam for Adobe Stock stands out as an intense and visually arresting piece of graphic design. The flyer, formatted in 5 x 8 inches, captivates with its dark, moody aesthetic. It is underscored by a striking skull motif engulfed in vivid red smoke, a classic yet creatively modernized symbol of Halloween. Using a high-contrast color palette—combining deep blacks, blood reds, and bright whites—creates an ominous atmosphere, which is visually appealing for an

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A popular stereotype is that architects only wear black. But spend some time with designers, and you’ll find that the profession’s dress code is actually more nuanced. Yes, minimalist goths abound, devoted to living in sartorial darkness day in and day out. But you’ll also meet experimental designers like SAANA’s Kazuyo Sejima who embrace runway styles in all manner of hues, not to mention disciples of Richard Rogers who understand how to rock lime green , bright orange or even both at the same

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 22, 2024

AR Design Studio has brought new life to a mid-century home in Winchester, United Kingdom, creating a seamless blend of the original 1970s design with a fresh contemporary extension. Known as The Seventies House , this project involved both restoring the house and garden, which had fallen into neglect, and adding a 1,012-square-foot addition designed to celebrate the lush landscape that surrounds the property.

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Architecture Interior Design Textures Color 79

We And The Color

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Collected Works recently partnered with Prolaio , a medical technology company dedicated to enhancing the care of individuals with heart conditions. Prolaio uses wearables to provide real-time data, connecting patients with their care teams. This cutting-edge approach allows individuals to manage their health outside of traditional appointment schedules, revolutionizing how heart care is delivered.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Practical advice for getting started with sonic branding.

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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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Creative Applications

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Beepscape for Walla is a simulation of a forest in nature, gathering the beep sounds of old mechanical devices. Each electronic light-sound device has a light sensor on the circuit, it makes the sound of a grass bug made of beep responding to hand-drawing animation projected by a projector.

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Animation Media 59

Colossal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Rodrigo Oñate, a.k.a. Roco , marries the visual languages of graffiti, comics, and pop culture in his energetic paintings. Splitting his time between Chicago and Querétaro, Mexico, the artist works on walls and canvases, mish-mashing a flurry of characters along with simple patterns, squiggles, and the occasional surreal detail, like a gloved hand embedded with an eye.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Produce speaks louder than words.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As global commerce expands and people need faster, more efficient ways to send money across borders, card to card transfers are quickly rising as a preferred solution. This method allows individuals and businesses alike to send funds directly from one debit or credit card to another, skipping traditional banks and wire transfers altogether. The convenience, cost-effectiveness, and security that card to card transfer online offer are revolutionizing the world of international payments.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For Alexis Trice , water is about moving energy and emotion. The native New Yorker ( previously ) paints gleaming tears that gush from an animal’s eyes or green-tinged seas with roiling waves to “release and recycle.” She adds, “I wanted to make work that could be felt without fully being seen.” Earthy color palettes and glinting light recur in Trice’s works, along with shaggy brown dogs that “represent the ideal conduit to bridge the gap of shared emoti

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Video games are becoming increasingly popular among older generations, and IKEA is tapping into this expanding market with its latest collection of gaming products. Even better? It has chosen an unconventional influencer to help promote it. New research reveals that over seven million people aged 55 and older in the UK are regular gamers, while the average person in the country engages in gaming more than five times a week.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Working with the likes of Shivani Parasnis and Sam Lyon, the Create Cover Art tool is filled with fun features, stickers and styles for you to run wild with.

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Art 116

This is Paper

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Yanakie House designed by Richard Stampton challenges Australian bushland architecture, blending exposure and seclusion, ancient forms, and environmental sensitivity.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Marantz , a longtime leader in luxury audio, has made its first foray into wireless speakers with the launch of the Horizon and Grand Horizon. Known for crafting high-end audio systems, Marantz has brought the same design philosophy and commitment to quality to these new wireless speakers, making them not just sound systems, but also elegant pieces of home decor.

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Color Production 105

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The new Unity offers next-gen multiplayer tools, faster rendering and lighting features to die for.

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FlowingData

OCTOBER 22, 2024

From Russell Samora for The Pudding , “Crokinole is like a mashup of shuffleboard and curling, played on a tabletop board.” There is even a playable simulation that you can practice on. I need to get myself a Crokinole board.

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Infographics 90

Design Milk

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Twice a month we’re inviting one of the Design Milk team members to share five personal favorites – an opportunity for each of us to reveal the sort of designs we love and appreciate in our own lives from a more personal perspective. Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran returns this week for our Take 5 series. 1. Slope Bookend by Detail More of an eye-catching display rather than something to organize your current or finished reads, this piece is a playful blend of function and art.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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Colossal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Delicately peeled skin and supple folds appear where we’d least expect them in José Manuel Castro López ’s stone sculptures ( previously ). From small boulders of granite and quartz found near his home in A Coruña, Spain, the artist carves and polishes delicate wrinkles that suggest fabric or the malleability of smashed, wet clay. For example, “Recorte de Piel,” or “Skin Peeling,” resembles an angular slice of potato skin carefully pulled away.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It might look like a minor upgrade at a glance, but the 2024 iPad mini packs a punch on the inside.

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This is Paper

OCTOBER 22, 2024

HIGASHIYA man Marunouchi elegantly fuses the traditional art of Japanese confectionery and tea with a modern, minimalist aesthetic, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of Tokyo’s business district.

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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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