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Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Doublethink

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Doublethink font family, from Barnbrook Fonts. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Doublethink appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Families Renew Their Connections to Nature at the Al Suave House

Design Milk

Unfolding along the Pacific Ocean, the five bedroom villa is as much a boon to El Salvador’s tourism industry as it is the idea of spending quality time with your next of kin. The Al Suave House in Playa El Zonte can only be booked for a minimum of seven nights, which means that any large family or groups of friends that stay here are compelled to truly spend quality time together.

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Explore the surreal world of a fast-food mascot in new immersive experience, Sweet Dreams

Its Nice That

The multi-sensory extravaganza tells the strange and satirical story of Chicky Ricky through a combination of illustration, theatre, motion graphics and interactivity.

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The Louise Lamp Emulates the Captivating Glow of Candlelight

Design Milk

“La vie est une aventure faite de rencontres comme autant de lumiéres” – these poetic words by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud translate to “Life is an adventure made of encounters, each like a light.” Inspired by the comforting luminance and ephemeral glow of a candle-lit lantern, Massaud was moved to design the Louise Table Lamp for the lighting company Ramun , founded by Alessandro Mendini.

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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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Biophilic Design: Bringing Nature Indoors in the 21st Century

We And The Color

There is a return to nature in architecture and interior design. This growing trend is reshaping spaces with a focus on health, well-being, and our innate connection to nature. This trend, known as biophilic design, is more than just a fad; it represents a fundamental shift towards integrating natural elements into the built environment. As urbanization continues to rise and people spend more time indoors, biophilic design offers a way to reconnect with nature, even in the heart of the city.

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How Leadership Keynote Speakers Inspire at Corporate Events

Noupe

Imagine walking into a bustling corporate event filled with anticipation. The room is abuzz with conversations, and the energy is palpable as employees and leaders prepare for a day of learning and collaboration. As the keynote speaker takes the stage, the atmosphere shifts to focused attention and excitement. This transition marks the crucial moment in the event, where insights are shared, and leadership principles are highlighted, setting the stage for transformative discussions.

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Viral circular Tube map contains a surprising optical illusion

Creative Bloq

It might be better than the official design.

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Our 7 Favourite Free Photoshop Alternatives

Inkbot Design

Our 7 Favourite Free Photoshop Alternatives Most of us want powerful photo editing tools but not their expensive price tags. Don’t worry! I have found seven excellent free Photoshop alternatives that won’t cost you a fortune. Whether you are an aspiring photographer or a digital artist, these programs will work for you and maintain good quality. Let me walk you through some of the best options, so your creative projects can be elevated without putting much financial burden on anyone!

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Spectacular Night Landscape-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards

Design You Trust

1st Place Winner: Photo by Alexander Dudarev, Russian Federation The 35 Photography Awards recently highlighted the exceptional talent of photographers worldwide by showcasing breathtaking night landscape photographs that capture the mesmerizing beauty of star-studded skies, glowing cityscapes, moonlit landscapes, and nocturnal seascapes, demonstrating technical prowess and evoking a sense of wonder and tranquility.

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The Brand Equity Pyramid: Secrets of Powerful Brands

Inkbot Design

The Brand Equity Pyramid: Secrets of Powerful Brands Brands are the cornerstone of current capitalism. They serve as guiding lights in infinite trade waters, indicating products and services we yearn for. But what accounts for a powerful brand ? It’s not just a cool logo or an earworm jingle. No, the strongest brands have created something more significant — a deep reservoir of “brand equity” that goes beyond the surface to tap into our souls.

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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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Best Business Cards: Parisian-inspired design 

Moo

With its iconic landmarks and rich artistic heritage, Paris has long inspired creatives and designers worldwide. As the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics , all eyes are on the city of light. At MOO, we want to celebrate Parisian design by showcasing how it can transform your Business Cards. Capturing the essence of Parisian style can make a (stylish) lasting impression and elevate your brand identity.

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Brunswicker – Recent Projects Special | September Industry #print #design #layout #typography

Designspiration

Saved by Dan Sim (@djs).

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‘Haraka Baraka’

Design Everywhere

‘Haraka Baraka’

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Wacom Movink review: Wacom strikes gold with its thinnest, lightest drawing tablet yet

Creative Bloq

Pronounced 'Move Ink', Wacom's new mobile pen display delivers a vibrant OLED screen, accurate performance and an easy setup, I just wish it came with a case.

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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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POV: Cinema isn’t dying; we’re Letterboxd list-makers now

Its Nice That

Attendees plummet, multiplex chains shut doors; cinemas, we hear, are dying out. But something doesn’t add up when you consider the silver screen’s lure over a new generation of cinephiles.

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Discover Whether You Are a Manager or Leader

HONGKIAT

There has always been an ongoing debate about the differences between a leader and a manager. Many assert that leaders have followers, while managers have subordinates. Reading numerous articles on management and leadership styles revealed several core differences between the two, likely resulting in such portrayals. That said, I’ve come to believe that these differences exist on a continuum.

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ImagineFX Art Challenge 5 starts today!

Creative Bloq

Have a chance of getting your artwork featured in ImagineFX by taking part in our latest Art Challenge on the theme Blue and Orange.

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Native CSS Masonry Grid

HONGKIAT

One popular layout style on the web is the masonry layout, often used in image galleries and portfolio websites to display images or items of varying sizes. Traditionally, creating a masonry layout required JavaScript libraries, such as the popular Masonry.js by DeSandro and MiniMasonry. However, with CSS Grid , you can now create this layout using pure CSS.

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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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Print Your Own Postcards and Miniature Woodcuts with This Tabletop Printing Press

Colossal

All images © Open Press Project, shared with permission Cologne-based designers Martin Schneider and Dominik Schmitz of the Open Press Project are back with a new design that scales up miniature printmaking. Currently funding on Kickstarter, The Postcard Printing Press is the largest miniature model the duo have created so far, although it still fits on the palm of a hand and can be neatly tucked into a backpack for easy transport.

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Berea Sandstone Lamps by HB-AS for LEIBAL

This is Paper

Leibal introduces its first exclusive product collaboration, the Berea Sandstone Lamps, designed by San Francisco-based duo Hank Beyer and Alex Sizemore, known for their minimalist work in furniture, product, and sculpture since 2017.

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Shteiner Architecture: Modern Branding by Hicham

Abduzeedo

Shteiner Architecture: Modern Branding by Hicham abduzeedo 0808—24 Explore how Shteiner Architecture's branding by Hicham merges modernity and elegance, reflecting their collaborative design ethos. Shteiner Architecture, established in 2018, is a multidisciplinary consultancy firm offering collaborative design services in architecture, interior design, and landscape.

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Effective Strategies for Managing Negative Reviews

HONGKIAT

Every entrepreneur faces the challenge of dealing with negative reviews of their company’s product. These reviews don’t necessarily mean that the product is flawed. On the positive side, it shows that someone cares enough to provide feedback that can help improve your product. From my own experience of importance of online reviews for businesses about products I’ve tried, I find that companies take these issues very seriously.

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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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This moody photo series taps into the drama, struggle and intensity of being an elite athlete

Its Nice That

Creative directors Fa and Fon collaborate with photographer Seb Barros to show the darker undercurrents of being a top class athlete: the early mornings, omnipresent fear of injury and the weight of expectation.

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Ceramic Houseplants by Ariana Heinzman Revel in the Absurdity of Domestication

Colossal

“Banana Split Plant” ( 2024), ceramic and underglaze, 28 x 14 x 10 inches. All images © Ariana Heinzman, courtesy of J. Rinehart Gallery, shared with permission Over the centuries, humanity’s relationship with wilderness has becoming increasingly fraught, as we continue to diminish natural green spaces in favor of roads, buildings, and manicured lawns.

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Branding and Visual Identity Design: A Guide to Inspiration and Creation

Graphic Design Junction

Branding is more than just a logo; it’s the soul of your business, expressed visually and verbally. A strong brand resonates with your target audience, forging an emotional connection that drives loyalty and preference. At the heart of effective branding lies visual identity design – the visual language that encapsulates your brand’s essence. Uncover the power of exceptional visual identity design in our curated collection.

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Artist's floral Nintendo characters mesmerise Instagram

Creative Bloq

Raku Inoue's designs are delightfully wholesome.

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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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Calling all motion designers! DEMO Festival is going global

Its Nice That

Already the world’s largest motion design festival, DEMO Festival is expanding into 15 cities in 2025.

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Hilarious AI prompts discovered inside Apple Intelligence

Creative Bloq

Is Apple's iPhone AI feeling a little insecure?

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8 Best Market Research Methods to Know Your Buyer Better

Inkbot Design

8 Best Market Research Methods to Know Your Buyer Better To honestly know your buyer, there is one thing you should not do: make assumptions. You need a plan. In this guide, I will show you the top 8 market research methods that let you get as close as possible to finding out what customers want and why they want it. Use these techniques to learn what drives people so that you can create powerful marketing strategies based on their hidden needs.

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Acer Predator Helios 18 review: a laptop with skull-shredding speed

Creative Bloq

Big, heavy and expensive, the Acer Predator Helios 18 brings together a collection of components that will challenge anything else on the market today

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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.