Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Alebrijes by Shivani Parasnis using Obviously by Oh No Type Co., Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Read on to discover the typefaces that will define 2025's visual landscape. Typography is a funny thing because while it's largely based on fundamental, eternal principles, it nonetheless continues to evolve year after year.

Fonts 536

Fonts Arts and Crafts Inspiration Brand 536

I Love Typography

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts How important are fonts in user interface and user experience design? You guessed it: they’re all but indispensable. It seems like an easy answer. Today’s UI/UX design is mainly focused on electronic devices and, more specifically, the programs (apps) running on these devices. Usually, the ‘interface’ of a device is a screen on which type […] The post Expert Lists: Fonts for UI/UX design appeared first on I Love Typography.

Fonts 194

Fonts Programming Typography 194

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ladna by Tüpokompanii From a sans-serif backlash to neo-retro revivals, our experts predict a diverse typographic landscape for the coming year. No one wants to be seen as a follower of trends. We all want to be seen as individuals, ploughing our own paths and pursuing our own creative vision. But let's get real. We don't exist in a vacuum, and we all need to be aware of what's happening culturally around us.

Fonts 498

Fonts Typography Brand Branding 498

Its Nice That

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Our São Paulo correspondent spotlights the graphic designers, illustrators and publishers making beautiful fiction books, and explores the creative techniques they’re using to push the medium.

Book Design 113

Book Design Graphic Design Publishing Publishing 113

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

Graphic Design

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Chisom Okechukwu Nigerian CEO Chisom Okechukwu offers a lesson on growing with outsiders and explains why so-called 'stranger danger' is a mirage. Have you ever partnered with a designer or creative agency in Africa? Would you? It's an interesting question and one that, if you're honest, may bring forth an instinctive reaction that's at odds with your outwardly cosmopolitan views.

Agency 238

Agency Brand Branding Manufacturing 238

Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Soft and Playful Branding and Visual Identity for PuffySoft abduzeedo 1016—24 Discover PuffySoft’s bold branding and visual identity, crafted for comfort and creativity in inflatable furniture design. PuffySoft, a brand known for its inflatable furniture, brings a fresh approach to comfort with its fun and soothing designs. Created by a team of young designers, PuffySoft aims to provide a space where people can rest and relax.

Branding 71

Branding Brand Production Typography 71

Colossal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From thousands of plastic bags, nets, and hanks of yarn, Indonesian artist Mulyana ( previously ) illuminates the fragility of marine ecosystems. In his solo exhibition Remembering Our Collective Future at Sapar Contemporary , the artist has incorporated recyclable materials and distilled the palette to white, evoking a symbol of purity and drawing attention to the consequences of human impact on our oceans, such as coral bleaching. “Betty 21” (2024), plastic yarn, plastic net, and c

Textures 70

Textures Exhibition Sculpture Artist 70

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We explain how we benchmark, and the minimum scores a laptop needs to make it worthy of recommending to graphic designers.

Graphic Design 96

Graphic Design Graphic 96

Colossal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In 1929, sought-after New York fashion model Lee Miller moved to Paris to apprentice with surrealist photographer Man Ray, joining an influential circle of artists. She and Ray worked so closely together, in fact, that many of her photos have been erroneously attributed to him. Like many women, Miller’s work was often overshadowed by her male counterparts.

Artist 88

Artist Photography Self-employed Publishing 88

Design Milk

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Celebrating a century in business, telecommunications company Telefónica has reopened a flagship in Madrid, Spain. Espacio Movistar is housed in a skyscraper completed in 1929 – the city’s first. The retail store not only showcases the brand’s products, it also offers an interactive experience to customers. Studio Banana reimagined the outlet in collaboration with Design Bridge and Partners.

Exhibition 82

Exhibition Entertainment Gallery Photography 82

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.

Publishing

We And The Color

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In the fifth episode of The Talk , WE AND THE COLOR’s official podcast , we delve into an essential reading list for architecture and interior design enthusiasts. Whether you’re a professional designer, architect, or someone deeply passionate about aesthetics, these books are bound to inspire and shape your understanding of modern design. Our discussion spans five architecture and five interior design books that not only explore contemporary design principles but also offer theoretical and pract

Interior Design 49

Interior Design Architecture Color Schemes Color 49

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Made to Order campaign celebrates fans’ unique tastes.

Print 106

Print Graphic Design Brand Branding 106

We And The Color

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Adobe Max 2024 brought exciting updates to two of the most used creative tools in the industry: Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Illustrator. The latest features focus on improving user experience, enhancing AI-powered capabilities, and streamlining design workflows. Let’s explore the major updates introduced for each platform. Lightroom: AI-Powered Editing Revolutionized Lightroom continues to redefine photo editing with AI-driven enhancements designed to save time without compromising quality.

Adobe 64

Adobe Illustration Illustrator Production 64

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But is it enough?

Graphic Design 114

Graphic Design Brand Branding Graphic 114

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.

Graphic Design

Press'd

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Amanda and Cole worked with our friends at Lee’s Paperie to bring their gorgeous wedding suite to life. Our white handmade cotton stock is used throughout. Our Toussaint sample inspired the design, complete with blind embossing and desert letterpress. The handmade envelope lined in velvet creates a luxurious mix of textures.

Inspiration 52

Inspiration Textures 52

We And The Color

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Located in Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Portugal, Sky Base One by Bespoke Architects represents a bold new vision in modern residential design. Spanning 641 m² and completed in 2023, this project is the realization of a client’s desire for a home inspired by science fiction cult films like Star Wars. The outcome is a futuristic villa that redefines the conventional idea of a house, merging architectural innovation with philosophical principles rooted in traditional Chinese Taoism.

Architecture 49

Architecture Interior Design Sculpture Color 49

Designspiration

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Saved by Daniel Petit (@danielpetit).

Illustration 52

Illustration Illustrator Branding Brand 52

FlowingData

OCTOBER 16, 2024

About 4% of registered light-duty vehicles in the United States are either electric, hybrid electric, or plug-in hybrid, as of 2023. That’s more than double than in 2016. However, electric adoption isn’t consistent across the country.

121

121

Advertisement

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.

Graphic

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Exciting features like drawing automation and is set to accelerate workflows by automating tedious tasks.

Artist 119

Artist 119

Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New Zealand architectural designer Natalie Bradburn developed an affinity for the bathroom while studying architecture at Auckland University. “I started directing any essay I could toward the topic, dissecting every aspect of the space and the politics around it” she says. “There was so much richness there, and I felt like it had been generally overlooked in favour of grander ideas and architectures.

Architecture 91

Architecture Production Manufacturing Interior Design 91

Design Milk

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Bowers & Wilkins has taken its iconic Zeppelin speaker to the next level with the introduction of the Zeppelin Pro Edition. Known for its stylish design and premium sound, this latest iteration boasts a range of improvements that make it even more impressive. While retaining the signature spaceship-like design, the Zeppelin Pro Edition introduces new finishes, including Solar Gold and Space Grey.

93

93

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

"It’s not a design conference anymore, it’s an AI conference".

Adobe 123

Adobe 123

Advertisement

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.

Theme

Design Milk

OCTOBER 16, 2024

My favorite Joel Shapiro sculpture is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art – an orange dancer-like structure that has made me smile since the first day I arrived in New York, now 23 year ago. That sculpture, like most of his work for the last 50+ years is radiantly joyful, defies gravity, and seems to move as you walk around it. Joel Shapiro: Out of the Blue. 510 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10016 September 13 – October 26, 2024 Photo: Courtesy Pace Gallery His current exhibitio

Sculpture 86

Sculpture Gallery Exhibition Artist 86

Booooooom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Adam de Boer & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & …

Artist 78

Artist Gallery Art 78

Design Week

OCTOBER 16, 2024

I can’t stop thinking about how people laugh at the experiences we’re designing for them. Here are a few of my favourite UX related jokes: 1. Sign-up friction. Stevie Martin brilliantly identifying one of the sad reasons more people haven’t left Twitter yet. 2. CAPTCHA and authentication hell loops, courtesy again of Stevie Martin. 3. […] Source What to read next: Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI | What will interactive des

81

81

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

"This is a company that wants to create great stories and share them, no matter how.

Entertainment 101

Entertainment 101

Advertisement

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.

Typography

FlowingData

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For NYT’s the Upshot , Ronda Kaysen and Alicia Parlapiano highlight analysis by Patrick Sharkey, which shows time spent at home relative to 2003. Based on data from the American Time Use Survey, the trend was increasing, but the pandemic helped push things along. See also the change by activity group that I looked at a while back.

74

74

Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 16, 2024

BenQ GW2786TC review: 27-inch home office monitor offers agility on steroids

97

97

Design Week

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Type foundry Dalton Maag is giving creative agencies free access to their entire font library to use in their own, and even some client, projects. Once approved, design studios and creative agencies have free use of the company’s FontPass platform.

Agency 74

Agency Fonts Client Branding 74

This is Paper

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Church of Seed by O Studio Architects offers a serene blend of Western spirituality and local culture, its organic design harmonizing with the Taoist landscape of Luofu Mountain in Huizhou, China.

69

69

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.

Web Design