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How to use your downtime to boost your creative career

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short of work? Don't see it as a problem; see it as an opportunity! We share practical tips from the creative community to help you make the most of your downtime. It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. But it can be a rollercoaster ride, with periods of intense activity often followed by long lulls where you have little or no work to do.

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Innovative Branding: Visual Identity and Logo Design Showcase

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s hyper-connected world, first impressions reign supreme. When it comes to professional branding, a cohesive visual identity and a thoughtfully crafted logo are no longer mere afterthoughts; they’re the cornerstones of establishing a distinct and memorable presence. This article delves beyond the realm of “examples” and conventional approaches.

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Simon Case: AI will destroy jobs, but there's a silver lining that could save your career

Creative Boom

The founding partner of Chromatic believes agencies aren't being honest about looming job losses. Are we entering the age of the single-person, full-service agency? In case you haven't noticed, the advertising and creative industries are on the cusp of a seismic shift driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As our special report notes, AI is already regularly used in studios up and down the land for things like ideation and brainstorming.

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Villa H: A Modern Colorado Mountain House Inspired by Nordic Cabins

Design Milk

Set amongst a wooded backdrop of rugged mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Villa H takes inspiration from the simplicity and warmth of Nordic cabins. Designed by Studio B Architecture + Interiors , this modern mountain house embraces intimacy and modernity, while committing to principles of sustainability. At the heart of Villa H’s design is its ‘H’ shaped plan, creating two private courtyards on the front and back of the house.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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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People can't stop laughing at the Canadian Army's new logo design

Creative Bloq

Have they been playing Minecraft?

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Photographer Spotlight: Katrine Noer

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Top 10 Mistakes Logo Designers Must Avoid

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Mistakes Logo Designers Must Avoid Your company’s logo is one of the most critical components of its branding. It’s often the first thing potential customers see, and you must quickly communicate the right message about your business. Whether you’re an established brand giving your visual identity a refresh or a new startup looking for that perfect emblem, avoiding common mistakes is vital.

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Experience Delight: Muuu Packaging Design & Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Experience Delight: Muuu Packaging Design & Visual Identity abduzeedo 0506—24 Explore Muuu's playful packaging design & visual identity by Jaqueline Zanini. Dive into the world of colorful illustrations, retro logos, and fun typography, enhancing the dairy experience. Jaqueline Zanini brings forth a captivating narrative through her packaging design and visual identity for Muuu, a disruptive brand in the dairy industry.

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Niche Business Website Design: Checklist

Inkbot Design

Tips for Niche Business Website Design: Checklist Let's face it – today, you need a website to succeed in business. Particularly if you’re in a niche market and looking to make an impact, your site needs to be top-notch. It should act as an online canvas where your brand personality, products and services come alive, captivating potential customers.

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MoonRay review: DreamWorks Animations' superb rendering software is free for all

Creative Bloq

The 3D tools behind Kung Fu Panda 4 can now be yours.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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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11 Inexpensive Branding Strategies on a Budget

Inkbot Design

11 Inexpensive Branding Strategies on a Budget Have you ever felt that only big companies with huge marketing budgets can afford to have stellar branding? Think again. There are plenty of ways for even cash-strapped businesses to create a fantastic brand identity connecting with their audience; all it takes is imagination and know-how. Throughout this guide, I will share various high-impact but inexpensive branding strategies that help differentiate you from the competition without breaking the

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FENIX’s Design Duo Double Feature Project Questions the Concept of Duality

Design Milk

It is often said that good things come in pairs. “I have always been fascinated by how, in architecture and design to a greater extent than in other disciplines, a number of creative duos are active,” says Federica Sala , Milan Design Week 2024’s Design Duo Double Feature curator. “A creative couple, whether their relationship is purely professional or also extends to their private lives, has to perfect the difficult art of dialogue and mediation in order to successfully comb

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The best rebrands of the 2000s

Creative Bloq

From generative logos to complete company overhauls, rebranding was on the rise in the 2000s as tech advanced at lightning speed.

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SWNA Distills Korean Craft Through Fritz Hansen’s Sensibility

Design Milk

Last year marked 150 years of Fritz Hansen , which culminated in an exhibition, aptly named the Fritz Hansen Pavilion , showcasing the brand’s history at the Copenhagen-based 3daysofdesign. Like all good parties, the celebration spilled over into another year – and onto a different continent – with the Fritz Hansen 150th Anniversary Exhibition taking festivities to Seoul where a multitude of Korean artisans and designers were invited to interpret the brand’s beauty.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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How generative AI is influencing the creator economy

Creative Bloq

Senior creative Meghan McKenna says generative AI's influence is only going to grow.

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HTX Tech X Summit 2024 Opening Video (AI Generated Content)

Creative Applications

From the creators and team that produced the Holographic Opening Performance for the launch of Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) back in 2019… After five years , HTX is back and this time round, we produced an opening video using Generative AI which was something that never seen done before in Singapore as of this date of posting.

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World Astronaut Day, May 6th

Joe McNally

World Astronaut day just passed, a day which acknowledges those audacious few who have, in reality, gone to infinity and beyond. I spent about 16 plus weeks with then Senator John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, as he prepared to go back to space, many years later. A lot of astro training is done in the classroom, in simulators and other very controlled settings.

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Daniel Dewar and Grégory Gicquel Cultivate Connections Between Sculpture, Nature, and Craft

Colossal

“Oak relief with garter stitch pull-over” (2024), oak, 115 x 115 x 9 centimeters. All images © Daniel Dewar and Grégory Gicquel, courtesy of Antenna Space, shared with permission The term “spoke” has traditionally referred to a piece of split log, like those used as supports in a wagon wheel. Traditional basket-making techniques draw on that same concept by weaving flexible material through a stronger framework.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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Unlocking Linguistic Mastery: Bond™ Branding & Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Unlocking Linguistic Mastery: Bond™ Branding & Visual Identity abduzeedo 0506—24 Discover Bond™, the top-grossing language learning app's branding and visual identity. Explore how design enhances user experience and reflects linguistic expertise. Renowned for his prowess in 3D, graphic, and branding design, Olivier Segers introduces Bond™, the groundbreaking language learning app.

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Mastering the Art of Colour Schemes in Design

Inkbot Design

Mastering the Art of Colour Schemes in Design Were you aware that colour can summon strong feelings and change our moods, choices and actions? This is why choosing a suitable colour scheme for any design, be it a website, logo, product package , or interior space, is necessary. Have you ever walked into a bright room full of life and then walked into another dull, boring room?

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Althea Crome’s Miniature Sweaters Test the Limits of Traditional Knitting

Colossal

“Nativity II.” All images © Althea Crome, shared with permission Have you ever sent a knit sweater through a dryer cycle and returned to find it a fraction of the size it once was? Well, think even smaller. Althea Crome ’s incredibly detailed miniature sweaters didn’t shrink in a dryer but were instead created stitch by stitch with scrupulous dexterity over hundreds of hours.

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Photographer and Her Friends Recreated Botticelli’s “Birth Of Venus” Underwater

Design You Trust

Sandro Botticelli’s iconic “The Birth of Venus,” a renowned symbol of Renaissance art, has been reimagined underwater by a team of women-owned small business creatives. Inspired by the painting, Haley Smith of Crescent Creepers envisioned this project and, alongside her husband Mike, constructed a large metal frame for the shell. They collaborated with Kimber Greenwood of Water Bear Photography, known for her ethereal underwater portraits, who created a dreamy backdrop.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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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Space Trash Signs: Visualizing the Consequences of Space Pollution

We And The Color

Space exploration has brought us incredible advancements, from satellite communication to scientific discoveries. However, there’s a hidden problem lurking above our heads: space trash. With over 160 million pieces of human-made debris orbiting Earth, we face a critical challenge. These fragments, traveling at speeds of up to 15 kilometers per second, pose a significant threat […] The post Space Trash Signs: Visualizing the Consequences of Space Pollution appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR

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Spectacular Minimalism-Winning Photos From The 2024 reFocus Color Photography Awards

Design You Trust

Gold: Las Escaleras Rojas by Paul Jobin In today’s world of visual excess, minimalist photography provides a tranquil refuge, emphasizing reflection and simplicity. The 2024 reFocus Color Photography Awards highlighted this approach, celebrating photographers who skillfully use color and composition to simplify images to their essence. The award-winning photographs stood out for their simplicity and elegance, showcasing landscapes and portraits that convey profound messages through minimal

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Design Everywhere

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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Artist Isobelle Ouzman’s Creates Amazing Altered Books with Fairytale Scenes Inside

Design You Trust

Isobelle Ouzman transforms old, mass-produced books into intricate paper sculptures of enchanting forests and meadows, often featuring animals like hares or foxes. Based in Bratislava, she selects books based on size, depth, and paper texture, needing to feel them to envision her next piece. Her process of carving and drawing, which shapes these quiet, mystical scenes, can take from three weeks to three months to complete.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.

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Design Everywhere

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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Jeweler Bryan D. Drummond Creates Carved Gemstones with Intricate Patterns

Design You Trust

Bryan D. Drummond, a Las Vegas-based artist, intricately carves gemstones like blue topaz, citrine, and tourmaline with patterns inspired by fractals, grids, religious symbols, and ancient architecture. Using custom equipment, including a modified 16th-century woodworking machine, he engraves naturally occurring motifs and geometric designs that enhance the stones’ depth and shimmer.

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Letter V | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #design #graphic #identity #poster #logo

Designspiration

Saved by ValentinPauwels (@valentinpauwels).

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Impact of AI and Cloud Computing on the Future of Finance

Noupe

Have you ever wondered if your money will be managed by AI and not by a bank? What if your bank doesn’t exist in a real place and just on some massive supercomputer situated thousands of kilometers away? This might happen someday, so let’s see how it happens!! In this article, we will examine the meaning of AI and cloud computing and how they currently influence and will transform the future of finance.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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.