Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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F5: Kevin Frankental on a Paris Apartment, His Favorite Chair + More

Design Milk

Kevin Frankental tried different mediums throughout his life, but he could never fully commit to a particular endeavor until he paid a visit to a friend’s steel workshop. Even though it wasn’t in an ideal location, the space was an oasis for the makers and Frankental, too. From that moment on, he knew what he was meant to do. Frankental founded Lemon , based in his native South Africa, to offer simple, elegant furnishings that enhance interiors.

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“Splendor” by Photographer Courtney Allen

Booooooom

A new photobook deciphering the ambivalences of the American landscape and notions of the sublime by Brooklyn-based photographer Courtney Allen. Allen’s work tends to focus on our relationship with the natural world and our “hopeful expectations meeting the reality of our contributions.” Released by Los Angeles-based publisher Deadbeat Club , the project marks Allen’s first monograph and represents more than half a decade taking pictures across thousands of miles and a do

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What might have sank the Bayesian superyacht

FlowingData

A $40 million superyacht called the Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, but the exact cause is unknown. The New York Times illustrated the possibilities : Reports immediately after the disaster raised the possibility that the Bayesian had been hit by a tornado-like disturbance called a waterspout, but the authorities don’t think that happened. Still, the wind was doing something dangerous: It was changing direction.

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2024 Best Modern Gifts Under $50

Design Milk

In times of great change and turbulence, it’s important to show people we care, and not just during the holiday season. With our actions, with our words, and a sweet gift doesn’t hurt either. Here are ten of our picks under $50 that are sure to make those on your list shine a bit brighter in the new year. MOFT Snap Tripod $39.99 This smart origami-inspired tripod has attracted quite a bit of attention, MOFT garnering multiple Red Dot awards within the past couple years.

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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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Elon Musk's new X store is another nail in the coffin for the Twitter brand

Creative Bloq

The bird branding is going the way of the dodo.

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An Aspen Restaurant Takes a Hike Around the World

Azure Magazine

As a popular skiing destination, Colorado has no shortage of cozy log cabins. While developing the design of Sway , a modern Thai restaurant in Aspen, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture took inspiration from a similar — yet also wholly distinct — type of wooden abode: Thailand’s traditional teakwood homes. The end result is a fusion design that feels completely at home in its Rocky Mountain setting, yet still manages to pay thoughtful tribute to the country that its dishes originated in.

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These Playful 3D-Printed Lamps Take Sustainability Seriously

Design Milk

In an industry that produces stunning yet sometimes austere designs, it is refreshing to discover work that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Simultaneously, it is inspiring to see that the designers behind the work are very serious about their craft. Emil Robbrecht , a Ghent-based designer, is one such creative force. His commitment to sustainability drives him to use eco-friendly materials alongside cutting-edge 3D-printing technology, all while infusing his designs with a playful touch.

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Unique Illustrated Portraits by Anthony Ventura

Design You Trust

Anthony Ventura, an award-winning Canadian artist, is known for his highly detailed and expressive illustrated portraits. A graduate of Sheridan College’s Illustration program, he has worked with major clients like Playboy, Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, Doritos, and ESPN, with standout celebrity pieces featuring Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Nikki Sixx that showcase his exceptional linework and unique use of color and texture.

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Illustration for Impact: HART Curatorship Incubation Programme Visuals

Abduzeedo

Illustration for Impact: HART Curatorship Incubation Programme Visuals abduzeedo 1108—24 Discover Anthony Lam’s captivating illustration work for the HART Curatorship Incubation Programme 2024, blending art with purpose. HART Collective Limited’s 2024 Curatorship Incubation Programme comes alive through a series of vibrant visuals and social media collaterals designed by Anthony Lam.

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How to Create a Professional Brand Guidelines Brochure Using TypoEdition’s InDesign Template

We And The Color

In terms of branding, a well-designed brand guidelines booklet is essential. Such a document provides a clear, consistent reference for everyone involved in a company’s communications, ensuring brand identity is maintained across all platforms. This article outlines how to use TypoEdition’s highly customizable InDesign template to create a clean and effective brand book.

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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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2D art of the week: Jakob Eirich

Creative Bloq

Inside the artist's immersive artwork inspired by Japanese and Western media.

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Haeckels ditches its name over links to racist zoologist

Design Week

The natural skincare brand Haeckels has relaunched without a formal name. The move comes as the company looks to distance itself from the “abhorrent” views of the German naturalist after which it’s named. Founder Dom Bridges launched Haeckels in Margate in 2012. He chose the name because he liked Ernst Haeckel’s botanical illustrations.

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Why we're awarding two Best of Shows at this year's Brand Impact Awards

Creative Bloq

We start a new decade of the BIAs giving equal weight to brand campaigns and brand identities once again.

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Introducing Odenwald

Press'd

Our creative lead Jessica Downs created our new Galanis design. She was inspired by Inspired by our new velvet colors of Linen and Cocoa and the lush colors textures of nature to create something classically Christmas.

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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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Protecting Your Unique Presentation Designs: IP Strategies for Creators

Noupe

The requirement of safeguarding original presentation designs has never been more crucial as presentations get increasingly interactive, visually appealing, and indispensable in both corporate and creative domains. Your work is valuable, whether you are a tech entrepreneur creating software that changes the way presentations are done or a designer creating fresh slide decks for customers.

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SLTF Holiday Whispers Typeface by SilverStag Type Foundry

We And The Color

SLTF Holiday Whispers Typeface Review: An Enchanting Festive Must-Have Font for Christmas The holiday season calls for designs that embody joy, warmth, and festivity. SLTF Holiday Whispers , a decorative sans serif font crafted by SilverStag Type Foundry , answers this call with style and elegance. This typeface merges timeless design with whimsical elements, making it a standout choice for seasonal projects.

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Made by Koning #36 - Television A máxima do Daft.

Designspiration

Saved by Koning Stuff (@koning).

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Lies by Mimosa Echard at Galerie Chantal Crousel — Thisispaper

This is Paper

A haunting exploration of surfaces and material decay, Mimosa Echard’s Lies at Galerie Chantal Crousel in Paris, interrogates the blurred boundary between protection and vulnerability in consumer spaces.

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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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Ugee UT3 review: one of best budget Android drawing displays

Creative Bloq

A quality tablet that doesn't break the bank, with one small niggle.

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Marvilla House by Atelier José Andrade Rocha — Thisispaper

This is Paper

The Marvilla House, an exceptional project by Atelier José Andrade Rocha, reimagines a historic Portuguese townhouse as a modern sanctuary, seamlessly integrating contemporary design while preserving traditional elements.

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Best Buy's started its Black Friday sale already! These are the best laptop deals for every kind of user

Creative Bloq

Huge savings on Apple, Dell, Asus, Microsoft, Lenovo and HP laptops.

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How Sustainable Branding Impacts Consumer Choices

Inkbot Design

How Sustainable Branding Impacts Consumer Choices Nowadays, sustainability is one of the most significant factors customers consider when deciding on a product. Because of climate concerns and awareness of eco-friendly practices, today's consumers are more aware of their purchases' environmental and social effects. Sustainable branding, therefore, is not a fad or a publicity stunt but a marketing and communication process that has the potential to explain consumer choices and foster brand loyalt

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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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Honor seems to think it's already Black Friday with mega deals on tablets and smartphones

Creative Bloq

Black Friday has already started over at Honor, with some unmissable deals.

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Austa by Studio Gameiro — Thisispaper

This is Paper

In the heart of Algarve, Portugal, where tradition and modernity beautifully collide, Studio Gameiro has reimagined the concept of dining through an evocative new restaurant space: Austa.

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‘Crafted Kinship’ Unravels the Creative Practices of 60 Carribbean Artists, Designers, and Makers

Colossal

A new book by Malene Barnett celebrates more than 60 artists, designers, and craftspeople whose work has been shaped by their Caribbean roots. Published by Artisan, Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers peers into a range of multi-faceted practices influenced by the diaspora. Whether drawing on connections to the land and memory or speaking to colonial histories and African origins, each creative shares insight into their practices, histories, and

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The Superb Papercraft Object Design by Oupas Design

Design You Trust

Oupas Design, a creative studio from Portugal, has spent over 12 years crafting playful, custom paper art for brands like Salesforce, Hermès, and The Atlantic. Founded by three friends—Cidália, Joana, and Sofia—the studio’s work reflects their passion and expertise in paper art, evident in their detailed, whimsical creations that bring ideas to life.

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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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Metaphysical Landscapes by Eliot Greenwald Illuminate the Mutuality of All Life

Colossal

For Eliot Greenwald , humankind and the landscapes we occupy are essentially one in the same. Cycles of life, death, and rebirth may diverge from being to being, but the artist considers all existence to be fundamentally interconnected and substantially the same. At HARPER’S in Chelsea, Greenwald’s solo exhibition Library continues to explore the artist’s fascination with landscape and the metaphysical, inviting us to explore a surreal realm of otherworldly botanicals, double m

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Audio Branding: Secret Weapon for Captivating an Audience

Inkbot Design

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Reducing time to aha! moment in B2B SaaS

UX Collective

A case study of Otter.

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20 Local SEO Techniques to Boost Your Online Visibility

Inkbot Design

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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.