Tue.May 28, 2024

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Meicheng Chi's dreamy pencil drawings help her to connect with her emotions

Creative Boom

New York-based artist, illustrator, and designer Meicheng Chi creates beautiful coloured pencil pictures that capture the images of her dreams. These artworks also help her to navigate difficult feelings in a way that feels genuine. For Meicheng Chi , drawing feels as natural as talking. Having been raised by artistic parents who encouraged her to get creative with everything, from paper to books and walls, drawing now feels like the most natural and intuitive way for Meicheng to express herself

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Alma Eik’s Sustainable Modern Cabin on a Lake in Rural Norway

Design Milk

Norwegian architect Daniele Sales Myrhaug , co-founder of architecture firm Alma Eik , designed a modern cabin at the entrance to Grønsfjorden in rural Norway. Nestled in a sheltered spot near the municipality of Lindesnes, this idyllic summer retreat is constructed almost entirely from wood, featuring both interior plywood and an exterior clad in Kebony wood.

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SomeOne builds confidence with new branding for age-reversal skin treatment

Creative Boom

This British company aims to roll back the years and make your skin look younger. Naturally, people are sceptical, so SomeOne had its work cut out, developing branding that persuades them otherwise. Most of us who've reached a certain age have spent money on anti-ageing skin products in order to hold back the march of time. But it's not like you can see the results instantly or anything.

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JUMBO’s Fortune Chair Invites Joy + Luck to Indoor + Outdoor Spaces

Design Milk

With just one glance at the Fortune Chair , you can venture a guess as to the influence behind its design: the iconic fortune cookie. Self-described foodie designers Justin Donnelly and Monling Lee of JUMBO (remember their pasta-shaped pool floats? ) created this indoor/outdoor chair in reverence of the crispy, pinched cookie that we all know and love.

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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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Charlie Phillips: an overlooked street photography legend

Creative Boom

With work stretching across half a century, Charlie Phillips is one of Britain's greatest street photographers. But until recently, he's failed to get the recognition he deserves. Now, a Kickstarter campaign for a newly published collection is set to right that wrong. For decades, the incredible street photography of Charlie Phillips has been criminally overlooked and largely unseen by the public.

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Brooklyn Org by Mother and Mother Design

BP&O

Mother New York and Mother Design have overseen the rebirth of Brooklyn Community Foundation as the commandingly named Brooklyn Org. The sea change arose from a desire to distance the organisation from ‘notions of traditional philanthropy, seen largely today as elitist, dysfunctional, and detached’. If that sounds like a solution to a problem that shouldn’t exist (who hates charities?

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25 Creative Logo Mockups: Elevate Your Branding

Graphic Design Junction

Don’t underestimate the power of creative logo mockups! By showcasing your logo in a variety of imaginative and relevant contexts, you can take its impact and appeal to the next level. Think interactive elements, high-quality visuals, or unexpected perspectives. The right mockups can transform a simple logo into a captivating brand story. Embrace creativity, stay true to your brand’s DNA, and watch your branding soar with the help of creative logo mockups.

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This is why McDonald's wiped the smile from its Happy Meals

Creative Bloq

A simple packaging design change carried a powerful message.

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Maya Strobbe’s systematic graphic drawings are made with office materials

Its Nice That

Taking her inspiration from logos and instruction manuals to scientific papers and infographics, the Brussels-based artists’ work has a “repetitive and methodical character”.

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Discover TSPC: A Unique Take on Branding and Packaging Design

Abduzeedo

Discover TSPC: A Unique Take on Branding and Packaging Design abduzeedo 0528—24 Dive into TSPC’s branding and packaging design by Folklore, featuring a fresh color palette and playful inspiration for a pizza brand. The Secret Pizza Club (TSPC), a creative project by Folklore, breaks away from conventional food industry aesthetics with a fresh approach to branding and packaging design.

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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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Diversity in Web Design: Key to an Inclusive Online World

Inkbot Design

Diversity in Web Design: The Key to an Inclusive Online World Envision going into a room with folks from different walks of life: ages, races, nationalities, abilities, and backgrounds. Now, think about a website that works for all of them — without skipping a beat. That’s right! The power of diversity in web design. In this ever-evolving digital world, inclusive websites are no longer just a buzzword — they’re essential.

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This DJ's logo makes ingenious use of negative space

Creative Bloq

Electric design.

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Take 5: An Ode to Pluto, Floral Homage, Musical Maquettes + More

Design Milk

1. Sakura Vessels by Maarten Vrolijk I’ve been enchanted by these fine art objects since I first saw them on view at Todd Merrill Studio in Manhattan. The Dutch artist Maarten Vrolijk and I share a particular fascination with some of nature’s most graphic and often temporal elements such as the flower. While the silhouettes are suggestive of buds on the cusp of blossoming, the compositions are far more conceptual than literal.

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Why brands "obsessed with their customers" are winning

Creative Bloq

Delivering on brand promises is how to win customer loyalty.

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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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Michelin-Starred Chef Elena Reygadas Partners With R+D.Lab for Rosetta Collection

Design Milk

This week, Michelin recognized Mexico’s top culinary talents, including Elena Reygadas , one of Mexico’s leading voices and the 2023 Best Chef in the World by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. To celebrate, try the Jasmine Margarita recipe from Reygadas’ restaurant Rosetta, served in the Sour Glass designed with R+D.Lab , her latest collaborative partner: Jasmine Margarita • 80 ml jasmine tequila • 40 ml triple sec • 40 ml lime juice • 15 ml habanero syrup Mix ingredients in a shaker,

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Further Your Creative Practice With SVA Continuing Education Courses, Workshops, Residencies

Colossal

Swati Jain (Artist Residency Alumnus ’24), “Table on a Walk” (2024), teak wood, walnut wood, brass, steel, incense, 48 x 29 7/8 x 28 inches. Image courtesy of the artist Ready to take your practice and creativity to new heights? The Division of Continuing Education at the School of Visual Arts (SVACE) has the resources and expertise to help you go to the next level.

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Osheen Siva on their bold illustrations incorporating Indian mythology and folklore

Its Nice That

The Goa-based illustrator speaks about their impactful work, which is inspired by sci-fi and speculative fiction and is driven by a desire to centre marginalised people in their native South India.

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In A Series Of Dreamlike Paintings, The Artist Captures The Relationship Between People, Animals, And Nature

Design You Trust

Elicia Edijanto ( previously ), an Indonesian artist, is renowned for her mesmerizing black-and-white watercolor paintings. Her artwork opens a portal to a dreamlike realm where children and animals share a silent, profound bond. Through the simplicity of black-and-white watercolors, she beautifully captures the enchantment of childhood innocence and the serene beauty of nature.

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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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Artistry of Motion Design with Kickin’s Latest Poster Vol 10

Abduzeedo

Artistry of Motion Design with Kickin’s Latest Poster Vol 10 abduzeedo 0528—24 Explore Kickin’s Motion Poster Vol 10, showcasing exceptional motion design techniques and kinetic typography with a retro look and feel. Kickin’s latest creation, “Kickin - Motion Poster Vol 10,” is a stunning display of motion design mastery. This ongoing exploration through experimental motion posters captivates with its blend of simple yet effective animation and innovative motion design techniques.

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Japanese Food Artist Tomoko Shibata Creates Amazing Lunchboxes

Design You Trust

Tomoko Shibata, a food artist from Japan, has truly mastered the art of lunchbox design. From recreating famous cartoon characters to crafting festive themes for Christmas and Halloween, her creations are almost too cute to eat. On Instagram, Tomoko, known as Tomato, boasts over 143K followers who are constantly amazed by her delightful designs. She reveals that her inspiration often strikes during grocery shopping, but she sometimes begins with a specific motif and then selects the ingredients.

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How to Use Color Psychology in Web Design for Marketing

Noupe

Most people are visual creatures. That’s why when many of us see an aesthetically pleasing product, we have to buy it. What do you think makes up a product’s visual appeal? A lot of it has to do with color. The same is true for web design. Marketers use color psychology to attract their audiences’ attention and stand out among the sea of noise. We’re going to explore the benefits of using color in web design and uncover a few tips and tricks for using color psychology to drive conversions and sa

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Auckland Variable Serif Font by Harmonais Visual

We And The Color

Create Stunning Designs with the Auckland Variable Serif Font In typography and graphic design, choosing the right font is paramount. It’s not just about readability; it’s about conveying emotion, style, and personality. Enter the Auckland Variable Serif Font by Harmonais Visual, a highly versatile and elegant serif font that exudes timeless charm and sophistication.

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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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Ania et Lucie’s new identity for Kindred Black is a “nod to the old apothecary world”

Its Nice That

The creative duo’s branding for the slow beauty brand takes inspiration from classic scripts, hand-addressed envelopes and branded marks on the back of silver charms.

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Strange Nature by Delaney Allen

This is Paper

In "Strange Nature," Delaney Allen presents a series of photographs that transcend traditional landscape photography, offering a profound and innovative exploration of the American West.

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A "Voyage Voyage" Through Hotels and Side Streets with Michael McGregor

Juxapoz Magazine

Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to announce Voyage Voyage, a solo exhibition by LA- based artist Michael McGregor that explores the aesthetics of travel. Expanding on themes of leisure, luxury, and memory from his monograph Room Service (Paragon Books), this exhibition of vibrant oil paintings and “point and shoot” drawings on hotel stationery invites viewers into a world that embraces fact, fiction, and fantasy, threading a needle between irony and sincerity, art and artifice.

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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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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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A Milestone Made Out of Nikkor Glass

Joe McNally

Digital Camera World busted out this week with news of a production milestone just reached by Nikon. 120 million lenses produced. I can see why. Terrific glass, mounted on incredibly durable high performance cameras. So, why am I showing you a picture of a silver haired gentleman handing Richard Nixon a book on Park Avenue in NYC? Forgive me, I have written of this before.

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Bask

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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Discover Odd One Out’s Innovative Branding and Visual Identity

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Discover Odd One Out’s Innovative Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0528—24 Odd One Out’s branding and visual identity, designed by Brian Cho, blends cultural diversity with unique coffee flavors. Explore this innovative concept design. Odd One Out, designed by Brian Cho, introduces a captivating brand identity system that celebrates diversity through the lens of coffee culture.

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Learn Advanced Graphic Design Techniques to Unlock your Creativity

We And The Color

This Online Course by Raissa Pardini is a Journey into the Creative World of Graphic Design Are you ready to break free from the confines of conventional graphic design and explore a world where analog meets digital, where theory intertwines with practice, and where creativity knows no bounds? Welcome to a transformative online course led […] The post Learn Advanced Graphic Design Techniques to Unlock your Creativity appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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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.