Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Crafting a visual identity for Picklewood, a first-of-its-kind pickleball club and restaurant, was a tricky proposition. Local agency People People explain how they went about it. In case you didn't know, Pickleball is a paddle sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. A cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, it's played on a badminton doubles-sized court using paddles and a hollow plastic ball with holes – also known as a wiffle ball.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Amy Pigliacampo’s recent renovation of a 3,713-square-foot home in Durango, Colorado showcases her ability to blend client preferences with innovative design approaches. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence underwent a complete transformation, with Pigliacampo overseeing changes to nearly every aspect of the home while retaining key elements of its original structure.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

CENTER founder Alex Center explains how they designed the BERO brand to "embrace the authentic history of beer while offering a modern twist". British actor Tom Holland's first-ever business venture is finally out in the world: a new premium non-alcoholic beer called BERO. The mission of this brand was clear—to offer non-alcoholic beer that's celebrated, not stigmatised—and it was realised through a stand-out brand identity created in collaboration with New York-based brand and packaging studio

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In a world where creativity knows no bounds, the food industry is increasingly becoming a canvas for artistic expression. As professionals from various fields shift careers and venture into the kitchen, we are witnessing a remarkable fusion of aesthetics and flavor elevating the food industry to an even more sophisticated art form. This shift is not only reflecting the change in consumer tastes but also highlighting the ever-growing desire for visually striking food experiences.

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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 29, 2024

The work by Elmwood New York blends its trailblazing heritage with a bold vision for the future – featuring a cohesive visual system, updated messaging, and a revitalised mascot to strengthen Horizon Organic's leadership in the competitive organic dairy market. Today, seeing the word 'organic' splashed across everything from butter to tampons would be highly unlikely to raise an eyebrow - it's become a firmly entrenched, totally familiar part of the brand and buyer lexicon.

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Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Here’s a fresh look at what’s coming up in design for 2025! This year, we’re seeing a fantastic mix of creativity and innovation that’s sure to spark your imagination. We’ll go on a hunt for bold, abstract, and naturalist designs, cutting-edge AI tools, and so much more, all pushing boundaries and rethinking what we already know about design. In 2025, we will see new ways to animate ideas, revisit retro styles with a modern twist, and embrace clean, but sophisticated aesthetics.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Showcasing incredible close-up, macro, and micro photography from around the world, Close-up Photographer of the Year ( previously ) has announced its shortlist for the 2024 competition. From flowing kelp to baby animals to itty bitty arachnids, the images highlight the diversity of life on our planet in fantastic detail. Jurors sifted through more than 11,600 entries submitted in 11 categories, including animals, insects, invertebrates, underwater, arachnids, and more.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A homage to the designer’s digital texture pack, this multilayered publication offers a way for creatives to engage with materials hands-on again — bringing some analogue tricks back to the design process.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Each year, new color trends emerge, setting the tone for interiors, graphic projects, and even fashion. As designers move toward 2025, several unique color trends stand out. Analyzing these trends offers insights into what might dominate in the coming year. From earthy, sustainable shades to bold, saturated hues, color in 2025 is expected to embrace both calm and vibrancy.

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Creative Nerds

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our monthly roundup: This month’s collection features excellent Photoshop and Illustrator tutorials, ranging from creating a “modern gradient logo” to a “3D chrome text effect.” The latter half of the post is packed with insightful web articles covering diverse topics, including SEO and penetration testing for WordPress websites.

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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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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 29, 2024

DutchScot’s Minimalist Web Design: A Study in Clarity and Creativity abduzeedo 1029—24 Explore DutchScot’s minimalist web design, blending striking simplicity with insightful case studies for brand storytelling. DutchScot’s new website exemplifies minimalist web design at its best. This London-based design and branding consultancy created a streamlined, user-friendly platform that highlights five years of project work through in-depth case studies, each one detailing the thought, design, and col

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This Calendar Template for Adobe InDesign is an Elegant and Minimalist Solution for Organized Planning This 2025 calendar template by ContestDesign perfectly combines aesthetic appeal with functionality. Designed for use in Adobe InDesign, this calendar design offers a modern, minimalist aesthetic that’s both versatile and stylish. The design aligns seamlessly with the needs of professional users who value clarity and elegance in printed materials.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This holiday season, immerse yourself in the dynamic, theatrical world of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum in Wild Things. Organized in cooperation with the Columbus Art Museum , where a sibling exhibition was presented two years ago, Wild Things celebrates the characters that have accompanied millions during story time since the mid-20th century.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Synthwave 80s Logo Design Collection: Retro Meets Cyberpunk abduzeedo 1029—24 Dive into Kenzo Art’s Synthwave 80s logo design collection, inspired by retro and cyberpunk aesthetics. The 80s aesthetic is having a big moment, and Kenzo Art ’s “Synthwave 80s Logo Collection” celebrates this era with fresh, nostalgic flair. This collection, designed for synthwave music artists, channels the bold, high-energy look of the 80s with a futuristic twist.

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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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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Vile makes walls disappear right before our eyes.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Düsseldorf artist Volker Hermes mixes up historical portraits by hiding their faces. Volker admitted to using Photoshop to disguise people’s uniqueness by reshaping existing parts in the paintings. The Hidden Portraits series by Hermes critiques riches, fame, and social standing. As the artist noted, “Only the elite commissioned portraits.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When designing for the web, adaptability is key. Different screen sizes, device orientations, and user preferences must be considered.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 29, 2024

1st Place, Portrait: “Ready for take off!” by Rhea Nellen The 2024 Dog Photography Awards has recognized top photographers from over 60 countries for capturing the spirit of canine life across five categories: Portrait, Action, Studio, Dogs and People, and Documentary. Each category winner, celebrated for their unique perspective on dogs in various moments and environments, receives an engraved trophy and a $2,700 (€2,500) prize.

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Moo

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2018, while Kate Boyle was working in LA as a writer and a Creative Executive, she started sending letters to her friends’ children back in the UK. She was blown away by their reaction to the mail, and she loved all the sweet and funny responses she received in return. Inspired by that experience, and by the letters her father wrote to her when she was a child, Kate came up with the idea for her startup, Banjo Robinson.

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Kelvin Yuen, HK The 2024 Epson Panorama Photo Awards have celebrated exceptional nature and landscape photography, with winners showcasing mesmerizing vistas from remote mountains to striking desert scenes. These panoramic masterpieces blend light, shadow, and texture to convey nature’s beauty and diversity, honoring photographers who push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A Minimalist PowerPoint Solution for Professionals Designed by Rocketstill, the Evox presentation template offers a refined, minimalist approach to professional presentations. Developed with business presentations, lookbooks, and project pitches in mind, this template stands out for its simplicity and versatility. Every design aspect feels intentional, crafted to provide a sleek, uncluttered look that draws attention to content over decoration.

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Design Week

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whittard of Chelsea is trialling a concept by Zebra at a new store on London’s Oxford Street. The 137-year-old tea, coffee and hot chocolate company has 40-plus UK stores. Its overseas outlets include the Middle East and Asia, with Zebra designing some of these over many years. To boost growth, the company’s private equity owner […] Source What to read next: SODA Studio’s Instagrammable Humble Crumble shop | Interior Inspiration: Design Week’s top retail, hospitalit

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Four years in the making, Anfield Road follows a restless young man as he traverses the streets of Liverpool, fuelled by art, love – and the desire to escape.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Furniture should be made to look sturdy and dependable, but furniture designed to specifically look unstable? That’s the blurry line between art and furniture. Designed by Alain Gilles for French brand Glass Variations , the Illusion Collection takes the concept of stability and turns it on its head. Each piece, whether a table, desk, or console, gives off the impression that it’s moments away from toppling over, yet it’s sturdier than it looks, thanks to the clever glasswork.

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FlowingData

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Early voting isn’t coming in as hot as in 2020, but there are still a lot. For the Washington Post, Alyssa Fowers and Hannah Recht are using estimates from Associated Press to keep a running tally nationally and by state. There are 46.4 million early votes as of October 28.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mechanical keyboards are no longer a niche trend – they’ve firmly established themselves, favored by gamers, typists, and remote workers for their tactile feedback and customizable designs. Leading this resurgence is Keychron , a company known for its extensive lineup of wired and wireless keyboard options that cater to both professional and casual users.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 29, 2024

[This is an excerpt of my latest book ] In a recent X/Twitter poll over 200 designers responded to our question about what’s the hardest part of making good design happen: In first place, with 57.4% of votes, was working with other people. In second place, with 38.4%, was understanding problems, which emphasizes the importance of good user and customer research.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2025, the AZ Awards turns 15! To kick off the celebration, we’re launching our awards program early , with our Call for Entries beginning in November. This means that entrants have more time to put together their submissions – and well ahead of the hectic holiday season. Stay tuned for more details! NEW CATEGORIES We’re also introducing new categories, including our first-ever EMERGING awards.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Developing a persuasive argument is at the core of how UX creates value. When we shirk that responsibility, we set ourselves up to fail. The fundamental job of UX is to propose change. From the basic double diamond to more esoteric diagrams like the analysis-synthesis bridge model , we envision our work as closing the gap between a “problem” current state and a “solution” desired future state.

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Creative Bloq

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Yaber T2 Plus is a budget-friendly portable projector that can give you the big-screen experience wherever you are.

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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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