Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From pandemic passion projects to illustrating for global brands, Kanioko's genderless characters are bringing much-needed representation to the art world. In a creative world hungry for original and diverse voices, Brazilian artist and illustrator Kanioko is making waves with quirky, genderless characters and vibrant colour palettes. This striking work is typically inspired by themes including personal childhood experiences, nostalgia, Brazilian culture, early Gen-Z kids' backgrounds, Y2K aesth

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This month’s Designer Desktop takes us headfirst into the vibrant world of Annu Kilpeläinen. The Finnish-born, London-based artist and illustrator draws endless inspiration from two polar opposites: floral designs and automobiles, with a special fondness for the SAAB 900. Whether she’s hand painting a Ford Sierra field rally car, collaborating with brands like WeWork, contributing her artist’s vision to various magazines, or showcasing her work in solo shows in the United States and South

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

George Underwood From schoolyard friends to legendary album covers, we chat with David Bowie's lifelong collaborator about his artistic journey and a new exhibition of work inspired by the much-missed singer. George Underwood may not be a household name, but his artistic vision helped shape the visual identity of one of rock music's most iconic figures.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

6 Keys to Successful Branding: Unlock Your True Potential Have you ever wondered why some brands attract a following while others simply fade into the background noise of the marketplace? It isn't magic. It isn't luck. And it’s more than having the largest advertising budget. No, the brands that capture our hearts, minds, and wallets have unlocked a powerful secret: they've mastered the art of branding.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The on-the-go Irish bar, located in the busy transport hub at Moynihan, has a thematic thread of transport running through its brand and interiors. We've all been in those situations where you're at a social event and desperate to leave but can't face the long and tedious ritual of goodbyes. That's where The Irish Exit comes in handy, a term used to describe when a person slips out without lengthy farewells.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s a bold celebration of women’s football.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The CSS @property is a powerful feature that brings more control and flexibility to custom properties, also known as CSS variables. It is introduced as part of the CSS Houdini project, which is designed to provide developers with deeper access to the browser’s rendering engine. The @property rule allows you to define custom properties with specific types, default values, and even the capability to animate CSS properties.

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Booooooom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A meditation on grief, identity, and familial bonds by photographer Casey Joiner.

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Joe McNally

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Way below the cracked, filthy concrete of the city, water courses in huge volumes, through tunnels big enough to drive eighteen wheelers through. The lifeblood of the city, pouring from northern reservoirs southward to the stone, glass and brickwork of the big city. The routine expectations of over eight million people are met daily. Turn the tap. Water.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

All photos © Rebecca Poloquin, shared with permission What’s Your Bodega Order? Vi Nguyen’s Beaded Bites Evoke the Spirit of NYC Corner Stores September 2, 2024 Craft Food Jackie Andres Share Pin Email Bookmark The familiar rustling of an aluminum-lined potato chip bag is almost inseparable from the universal experience of eating the salty, crispy treat.

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We And The Color

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Julien Fincker is a type designer who masterfully balances both innovation and tradition. After nearly six years of honing his craft as a freelance type designer, Julien is making a significant leap by launching his own type foundry, Fincker Font Cuisine ( visit website ). This new venture is not just a business for Julien Fincker; it’s a passion project that brings together his love for typography and his deep-rooted French heritage.

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Design Everywhere

SEPTEMBER 2, 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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We And The Color

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

DesignCoach’s catalog template for Adobe InDesign provides an impeccable blend of aesthetics and functionality, tailored specifically for the interior design and furniture industries. Crafted in a practical A4 size, this template is more than just visually appealing—it’s a versatile and powerful tool for any interior design business looking to elevate its brand presentation.

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Design You Trust

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Do you find yourself seeing butts everywhere you look? You’re not alone. The creators of the 2025 Nature’s Butts calendar share the same quirky obsession. From trees and rocks to mushrooms and clouds—once you start noticing, it seems like butts are everywhere! Sadly, there’s no remedy for this affliction. It’s a lifelong struggle, but at least you’re in good company.

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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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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

14 Motion Graphics Artists Team Up for an Otherworldly Camp Mograph Animation September 2, 2024 Animation Grace Ebert Share Pin Email Bookmark Camp Mograph is an annual gathering of motion graphics artists who come together for workshops, conversations with leading figures, and to share tips, tricks, and more with a global community. To kick off the 2024 edition in Australia, the team behind the event asked more than a dozen artists to contribute to a title sequence that celebrates the country&#

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Moo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when festive cheer meets holiday marketing magic! We’re unwrapping some of the best holiday social media campaigns that have jingled all the way to our hearts. From clever concepts to heartwarming moments, these campaigns show just how powerful a sprinkle of festive spirit can be. However, even the best holiday marketing campaigns can shine brighter with the help of offline tools like Print and Branded Merchandise.

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Design Everywhere

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Squama B-Sides exhibition

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Noupe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

What is a business owner or manager’s most precious commodity? Time. With countless tasks, projects, and employees to manage, it can often feel overwhelming to divide your time between addressing each area of your business. Of course, some things need your attention and can’t be outsourced or passed onto another team member. However, business owners and managers can reclaim a significant chunk of their time by incorporating workflow automation into their strategies.

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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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Design Everywhere

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Magna

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Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mexican letterer Abraham Lule, now based in New York, brings a touch of handcrafted artistry to his typography work.

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Design Everywhere

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Magna

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

29 Types of Brand Collateral: A Comprehensive Guide Ever wonder why some brands stick in your mind like gum on a hot sidewalk while others fade faster than a cheap t-shirt in the wash? It's not magic. It's not luck. It's brand collateral. But here's the thing: brand collateral isn't just a fancy term for “stuff with your logo on it.” It's the secret sauce, the invisible thread that weaves your brand into the fabric of your customer's world.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Squama B-Sides exhibition

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Communication Arts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Niccolò Miranda and Ilja van Eck detail the creation of a dynamic portfolio website for Sonar Music with AI-driven animations and mixtape link generation.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Ingenuity Studios created a CG river valley six miles long for Kevin Costner's epic Western, and you won't believe it's CG. VFX Supervisor JP Jaramillo and Executive VFX Supervisor Grant Miller explain how they did it.

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FlowingData

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

K-pop grew mainstream-popular in countries outside South Korea over the past few years. This growth partially comes from efforts to internationalize the music genre with changes in language and group members from around the world. For Bloomberg, Sohee Kim, Jin Wu, and Jeremy C.F. Lin have the data rundown. Plus points for the variable width bar chart and a star microphone for a cursor.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Could the new game make up for the terrible movie?

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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

What the reactions to Senate Bill 1047 can teach us about Tech Overlord belief Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 brings together the new CoPilot+ technologies into a great laptop.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Ever wondered what would happen if your WordPress site suddenly disappeared? It’s a nightmare scenario, but one that can be easily avoided with the right backup solution in place. For anyone managing a WordPress site, whether it’s a personal blog or a full-scale business, having a reliable backup is crucial. This post highlights some of the best WordPress backup plugins available, focusing on their key features and how they can protect your site from unexpected data loss, security threats, and o

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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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