Creative Boom
MAY 15, 2024
Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Take a look at who's in the running for the coveted top spot. Everyone likes to think they don't judge a book by its cover, but in reality, we all do to an extent.
Creative Bloq
MAY 15, 2024
These colours shouldn't have worked together.
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Creative Boom
MAY 15, 2024
Elements of Goldbug's old identity were retained and refreshed where possible to preserve the brand's 56-year legacy. Lafayette American's Scorpion Rose Studio has rebranded the women-owned infant and children's accessories brand Goldbug, introducing a new visual language to help the company transition from B2B to B2C. Since its inception in 1968, Goldbug has distributed infant and children's accessories under four different brand names: GO by Goldbug, TravelBug, On the Goldbug, and Goldbug.
Design Milk
MAY 15, 2024
Retrofitting a new modern office into a former warehouse doesn’t come without challenges. Spanning 10,000 square meters with triple-height ceilings at 15 meters tall, the industrial site was spacious but old and didn’t feel like a match for Nubank , a large digital banking platform servicing Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. MM18 Architecture saw the warehouse’s potential though, so the firm, led by architects Marcos Caldeira and Mila Strauss, set out to create a new headquarters that would unite th
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
Creative Boom
MAY 15, 2024
Illustrator impression of the new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration © Nora Walter With the help of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is set to move into London's historic New River Head buildings. And the artist himself couldn't be happier. The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration – the UK's only public arts organisation dedicated to the craft of illustration – has found its perfect home.
Booooooom
MAY 15, 2024
A selection of images by New York and Georgia-based photographer Anna Ottum.
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Azure Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
A social housing boom is underway in Spain. Thanks to architectural competitions organized by municipal or regional authorities, government-subsidized projects are not only growing in number, adding much-needed housing supply, but are just as — if not more — thoughtfully designed than their market-rate counterparts. The Balearic Islands, an archipelago off the Eastern coast of Spain, has its own reputation for delivering forward-thinking social housing.
Canny
MAY 15, 2024
In a saturated market where everyone is shouting their message, brand differentiation is a fundamental strategy to help you stand out. A saturated market is one where too many companies are fighting for the same pool of customers, meaning the value of a product or service is often missed. This means conventional marketing strategies often fall short, as you’re competing with other companies who are offering a similar thing.
Design Milk
MAY 15, 2024
It’s become commonplace to add a rechargeable outdoor lantern or two to shed some light across an outdoor patio or balcony when al fresco dining is on the menu. But until recently, modern lamps sans the power cord designed for inside the home have been few and far between; those available would hardly warrant attention for their design, prioritizing function over form.
Creative Bloq
MAY 15, 2024
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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.
Abduzeedo
MAY 15, 2024
Discover Akuto™ Sans Serif: Versatile Typography and Font Design abduzeedo 0515—24 Explore Akuto™ Sans Serif, a versatile typeface for typography and font design, featuring 2 styles and 8 weights for diverse design needs. Akuto™ Sans Serif is the latest offering from KOBU™ Foundry, designed by Brígida Guerreiro. This typeface is a versatile addition to any designer's toolkit, offering two distinct styles—regular and italic—across eight weights ranging from extra-light to black.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 15, 2024
Simple and clean Square Business Card mockup template offers an excellent solution for small businesses aiming to make a strong and memorable first impression. Its free availability, integration of smart objects, and high-resolution output provide a user-friendly and professional tool for showcasing business cards realistically. By leveraging such mockup templates , small businesses can efficiently and effectively present their brand in a way that stands out and resonates with their audience.
Colossal
MAY 15, 2024
Photos by Alice Walker. All images © Jessica Saunders, shared with permission “Flowers are connecting, grounding, uplifting, healing, and worth treasuring,” says Essex-based artist Jessica Saunders , whose delicate stained glass sculptures highlight an array of familiar and beloved blooms. From daffodils and poppies to cornflowers and hydrangeas, her pieces celebrate the cyclical nature of the seasons and the incredible range of specimens in both our backyards and the wild.
Joe McNally
MAY 15, 2024
Had a bit of back and forth with dear friend and wonderful photographer Matthew Jordan Smith in the last few days. He’s coming off of publishing a monumental effort called Aretha Cool , a celebration of the life of the Queen of Soul. It’s also a celebration of Matthew, in that the intimacy and emotions portrayed come from his own empathetic heart, and his innate ability to obtain, in honest and human fashion, the trust of his subjects.
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.
We And The Color
MAY 15, 2024
Unlocking the Spectrum and Master Color Theory for Visual Communication with Sean Adams When it comes to visual communication, color is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is a powerful language that speaks directly to the emotions and perceptions of an audience. For those eager to master this vibrant dialect, Sean Adams offers a gateway […] The post Sean Adams – Color Theory Online Course for Visual Communication appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.
Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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Inkbot Design
MAY 15, 2024
Immersive & Interactive Email – The I’s Still Have It! Immersive technology is expanding into the market, moving beyond the realm of a futuristic few with bold ambitions. Last year, the immersive tech space was valued at USD 33.2 billion. Immersive/interactive design is also among the top email marketing trends in 2024. You're lagging if you’re stuck on customer service as your highest goal.
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Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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Spoon Graphics
MAY 15, 2024
Get your hands on this incredible collection of best-selling creative products and explore new effects in your upcoming projects! Inside you’ll discover a range of effects packs, mockups and overlays combined into one discounted bundle named The Effect Lovers Mega Collection. All the assets come backed with full extended licensing, so you can safely use the resources in all your design projects and even use them to produce merchandise and other saleable items!
Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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Its Nice That
MAY 15, 2024
Intricately framed by pixel motifs, the Edinburgh-based illustrator’s Risograph prints create wonderfully unexpected crossovers between digital and analogue worlds.
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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.
Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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Creative Bloq
MAY 15, 2024
This art team's designing with ambition.
Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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Its Nice That
MAY 15, 2024
After her show at the recently opened Rele, London, the artist reflects on the holistic nature of her process, and how conversation and community got her here.
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Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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Design Milk
MAY 15, 2024
Released in 2023, mmcité street furniture’s unique UFO shelter has recently been recognized with a Red Dot Design Award. It’s ready to hover above, protecting different types of outdoor furniture, from benches and seating that are already part of the brand’s portfolio to the levitating circular wooden platform that’s been designed to turn it into a daybed.
Designspiration
MAY 15, 2024
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FlowingData
MAY 15, 2024
Based on data from NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy ( SOFIA ), Villanova University researchers developed a map of the magnetic fields in the Milky Way. For Strange Maps, Frank Jacobs : The colors show the interaction between warmer dust clouds (pink), cooler ones (blue), and magnetic fields, indicated by radio filaments (yellow) — mysterious tendrils up to 150 light-years long.
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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