Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Alphabet's studio in Manchester The Manchester studio has been making waves since 2016 with its ideas-driven approach and a guiding principle inspired by legendary designer Saul Bass. Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey. Manchester-based branding agency Alphabet started life in 2016 and has cemented its place as an ideas-driven agency with an ethos rooted in a quote by Saul Bass , the legendary designer who's probably best known for his iconic Alfred Hitchcock movie posters

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Designer Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In the 1970s, McDonald’s was at a pivotal point in its growth, and the fast-food giant sought to enhance its brand identity. To achieve this, McDonald’s engaged Unimark International, a prominent design firm, to explore a comprehensive redesign of its packaging and signage. This collaboration aimed to create a more cohesive and appealing visual identity for the restaurant chain.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

2024 WOW Show, Crazy Curiosities of Creature Carnival Blending performance art, fashion design, music and contemporary dance, The World of Wearable Art was an intoxicating cocktail of creative disciplines. We reveal what it was like to attend this unusual event. Right now, I'm in New Zealand, a country that most people know little about, is often ignored, and was even left off the map at the Olympics Closing Ceremony.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The spooky season is upon us, and whether you’re crafting eerie invitations, designing creepy social media posts, or revamping your website for Halloween, the right fonts can make all the difference. Halloween fonts can transform any design into a chilling masterpiece, adding the perfect dose of fright or fun. From blood-dripping letters to whimsical witchy typefaces, Halloween fonts give your projects the haunting touch they need to stand out.

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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 21, 2024

In a bid to avoid being just another environment brand, Outside focused on creating a brand that quashes climate anxiety and inspires people to make small changes to have a big impact. Impact-driven design and technology studio Outside has rebranded environmental micro-philanthropy app Gen E, through which users can donate a percentage of their everyday spending to vetted environmental nonprofits and stay informed about climate news.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From seeds to slime molds to spider eyes, the foremost entries in Nikon’s Small World 2024 Photomicrography Competition ( previously ) illuminate details invisible to the naked eye. This year, jurors sifted through more than 2,000 entries from 80 countries. First place was awarded to Dr. Bruno Cisterna and Dr. Eric Vitriol of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, who detailed the delicate and oddly beautiful tendrils and crystal-like edges of the cells comprising a mouse

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Plus tips for how brands can get ahead.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Being an audiophile can be expensive, with quality speakers, amplifiers, and turntables often costing thousands of dollars. However, some brands, like Pro-Ject , stand out by offering high-performance turntables at more reasonable prices. The Pro-Ject Debut EVO, in particular, was huge for the audio space, offering premium build quality, a stylish design, and the components necessary for best-in-class audio.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The free Substance 3D Viewer allows 3D assets to be incorporated into traditional graphic design workflows.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Mimi Plange , Ghanaian-American designer, and The Shade Store , window treatment powerhouse, present a unique collection of roller shades and sun shades. This is the first collaboration of its kind, marking a new era for The Shade Store. Plange is no stranger to collaborations, having worked with iconic brands such as Manolo Blahnik , Roche Babois , and Nike Basketball , to name just a few.

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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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This strong new identity cleans up.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Designed by Blackcatstudio for Adobe Illustrator, this Swiss Graphic Design-inspired poster template embraces the hallmarks of Swiss typography with precision and elegance. This template is a striking homage to the Swiss Style (or International Typographic Style), characterized by its bold use of typography, minimalism, and grid-based layouts. The design is simple yet powerful, using contrasting colors—vibrant red and deep green—to create a high visual impact.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This might be a design theory too far.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“Digital Landscapes” is a captivating series by Zurich-based artist Stephanie Stutz, featuring a mix of commissioned and personal digitally painted works. As a versatile 3D artist and illustrator, she balances her role at the digital agency dreipol with freelance projects across various industries.

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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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Booooooom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A collection of images taken during a recent trip to the Four Corners by photographer Brendan George Ko.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Putting together an in-person event can be a huge job. For example, consider all the printed stationery you’ll need. First, you’ll need materials to promote the event like posters and brochures. They’re important tools for spreading the word and attracting attendees. From there, it’s all about giving attendees the materials they need to enjoy the event.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The latest sculpture to grace New York City’s High Line is a monumental tribute to an unlikely creature. Perched above 10th Avenue, a hyper-realistic pigeon stops to rest in the outdoor pavilion. The work of artist Iván Argote ( previously ), the hand-painted, aluminum bird is titled “Dinosaur” and looms 21 feet in the air, rivaling the enormous proportions of some of its ancestors.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Since 2015, Montreal-based designer Thom Fougere and Toronto’s renowned design store Mjölk have collaborated on a series of collections that blend Fougere’s signature style of refined minimalism with Mjölk’s dedication to masterful craftsmanship, functionality, and understated beauty in everyday objects. Their ongoing partnership continues with a new collection that epitomizes the timeless elegance and utilitarian appeal that define both Fougere’s design philosophy and Mjölk’s ethos.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For Emily Van Hoff ( previously ), the possibilities of quilts extend far beyond two dimensions. From geometric tapestries to faceted weavings and sculptural constructions, the artist traverses a wide array of textile forms. “I love giving my quilts more visual weight,” Van Hoff tells Colossal. “I like when they feel more chunky and object-like… So I’ve been exploring a variety of ways to accomplish that.” Van Hoff often revisits original sketches and offcuts

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Branding and Packaging Design: How YUNGBLD Redefined b·bold for Gen Z abduzeedo 1021—24 Discover how YUNGBLD Studio branding revitalization for Irish tanning companey b·bold with a fresh visual identity, captivating packaging design, and inclusive messaging aimed at Gen Z. YUNGBLD Studio's recent rebrand of Irish tanning brand b·bold is a masterclass in capturing the essence of a target audience through impactful branding and design.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Marjoree font family, recently released by the Dutch design studio Catalogtree in collaboration with Berlin-based foundry Show Me Fonts , offers a striking exploration of form, function, and geometry. Named after the self-taught mathematician Marjorie Rice, whose groundbreaking work on tessellating pentagons revolutionized the study of patterns, this typeface is more than just a tribute—it’s a highly versatile tool designed to push the boundaries of both typography and design.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Bringing Brands to Life: How Motion Design Tells a Story abduzeedo 1021—24 Discover how Studio Aya uses motion design to breathe life into brands, weaving captivating narratives through movement inspired by childhood wonder. Studio Aya doesn't just create animations; they craft experiences. Founded in 2010 by Ryūtarō Mihara, the studio embodies a deep-seated passion for bringing brands to life through the power of motion design.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In the past few years, AI’s impact has increased daily. No industry that doesn’t involve AI technology in its business is left behind. Artificial intelligence certainly helps to make the job easy. Now, this revolution has also changed the marketing industry. Nowadays, digital marketers can work smartly and effectively with AI. However, there are tons of AI marketing tools which makes it challenging to choose the right one.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Saved by PICDIT (@picdit).

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Being pushed to be consistently creative and pushing for innovative solutions at work can, conversely, leave you feeling uninspired and drained. Alex Bec gives advice to a reader looking for some much needed motivation on this week’s Creative Career Conundrums.

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Moo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In 2025, businesses need teams that can roll with the punches, innovate, and think outside the box. This is where the ‘challenger mindset’ comes in—a way of working that encourages creativity, innovation, and flexibility. But building a team with this mindset doesn’t happen overnight. Creating a culture where bold ideas are welcome and employees have the tools to thrive takes intentional effort.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In the past few years, AI’s impact has increased daily. No industry that doesn’t involve AI technology in its business is left behind. Artificial intelligence certainly helps to make the job easy. Now, this revolution has also changed the marketing industry. Nowadays, digital marketers can work smartly and effectively with AI. However, there are tons of AI marketing tools which makes it challenging to choose the right one.

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Moo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With constant digital distractions, staying focused can feel like a challenge. According to this study , the average person is interrupted every 11 minutes when working on a computer, often by notifications, emails, or the urge to check social media. Even brief interruptions like these can have a big impact—it can take you around 23 minutes to fully refocus on the task.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Shumi Brand Identity: Packaging Design That Elevates Functional Wellness abduzeedo 1021—24 Discover how Shumi, a Finnish wellness brand, uses elegant branding and premium packaging design to elevate functional mushrooms. Learn about their minimalist aesthetic and strategic design choices. The mushroom wellness market is booming, but amidst the rapid growth, finding brands that prioritize both quality and aesthetics can be challenging.

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Graphis

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the Chair of BFA Comics & BFA Illustration at the School of Visual Arts, Viktor Koen’s. The post Viktor Koen’s Bold, Dark Vibes at SVA appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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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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