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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures

Creative Boom

We've all seen the new Toys R' Us spot , and many of us are horrified by its implications and the increasing rise of AI. Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope.

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Understanding Image Masking: A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide

Graphic Design Junction

The world of image editing offers a vast array of tools to manipulate and enhance your photos. One of the most powerful yet approachable techniques is image masking. Mastering masking unlocks a treasure chest of creative possibilities, allowing you to isolate objects, change backgrounds, add special effects, and achieve precise edits in your photos.

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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures

Creative Boom

We've all seen the new Toys R' Us spot , and many of us are horrified by its implications and the increasing rise of AI. Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope.

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50 Best Book Cover Mockups

Graphic Design Junction

For any author, the book cover is the first impression your story makes. It’s the billboard on a crowded shelf, the digital thumbnail that catches a reader’s eye. A well-designed cover can entice readers to delve into your world, sparking their imagination and promising a captivating journey. But crafting the perfect cover can feel daunting, especially for non-designers.

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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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Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

SpeckyBoy

For years, freelance web designers have been encouraged to book new projects. It’s how I built my business. I’m betting that many more have done the same. There’s great appeal in building a new website. It’s a chance for a fresh start. You can use the best tools for the job. The experience is even better if you are unencumbered with technical debt.

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Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (June 2024)

HONGKIAT

It’s the time again to share new resources, tools, and libraries with our fellow web developers. PHP has regained popularity and sparked numerous discussions once more. Unlike ten years ago, PHP has grown significantly with new features and an expanding ecosystem. This edition features several PHP libraries and tools , alongside various JavaScript libraries and frameworks that connects these two languages together.

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Procreate's Kyle T. Webster reveals his three steps to better custom brushes

Creative Bloq

Draw inspiration from this pro advice.

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Mo Honey Mo Problems by Lucas Jubb #biggie #canada #apparel #big #notorious #bees #hiphop #smalls #t-shirt #illustration #jubb #bear #lucas

Designspiration

Mo Honey Mo Problems by Lucas Jubb #biggie #canada #apparel #big #notorious #bees #hiphop #smalls #t-shirt #illustration #jubb #bear #lucas

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How to get hired by a major studio

Creative Bloq

What to keep in mind when applying to big names like Activision or Pixar according to concept artist Airi Pan.

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NIKE x Type illustrations 2010 on the Behance Network #lettering

Designspiration

Saved by Jessie White (@58acres).

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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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Joonbyrd

Communication Arts

Dreamlike interactions and animations beckon visitors to venture further into this beauty and wellness brand’s site by Superrb and Almighty.

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design work life » cataloging inspiration daily #print #branding

Designspiration

Saved by Shelby White (@shelbywhite).

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DixonBaxi designs tangram-inspired identity for Storey co-working spaces

Creative Boom

Geometric shapes are used across the identity to house imagery and represent the diverse businesses that use Storey. DixonBaxi is behind the new identity for co-working space Storey, which uses overlapping tangrams to represent the diverse businesses that use it. The studio has had a long-standing relationship with the brand's parent company, British Land, working with them on various projects over an eight-year period.

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The Bookshelf Skirt

Swiss Miss

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Stitchery (@gettheetothestitchery) Love this woman and her bookshelf skirt.

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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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Best of the web for Design and Web Development June 2024

Creative Nerds

June wrapped up and we are looking back at the previous month in our usual fashion by reviewing the best online design tutorials, from Spiderman text effect to a camo background. The second half of the post includes some great web development articles, from opinions to writing good CSS to CSS container queries. Design tutorials […] The post Best of the web for Design and Web Development June 2024 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Sequencing colors with Microsoft Copilot

UX Collective

Using Copilot, Microsoft’s Generative AI system, to provide suggestions for a Blue sequential data color scheme.

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The Elephant in the Room

Swiss Miss

The room is almost all elephant. Almost none of it isn’t. Pretty much solid elephant. So there’s no room to talk about it.

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7 Areas You Should Nurture to Become a Better Brand Strategist

The Branding Journal

Mastering strategic branding is a complex task. In a world that changes quickly, with new brands appearing all the time and business rules evolving, it's hard to keep up with trends and find special ways to build relevant brands.

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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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One Million Checkboxes is the most frustratingly brilliant website

Creative Bloq

It's a treat for ‘90s design fans.

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Studio Stool

Swiss Miss

What a practical and simple invention. Studio Stool by Manual.

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Honor Pad 9 review: big-screen budget tablet is good for casual users

Creative Bloq

The Honor Pad 9 is lacking in power, but it offers good value for hobbyists.

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Is it a book?

Swiss Miss

Every page of this book is a slice of cheese. Made me laugh.

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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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Clever Inside Out 2 infographic shows the power of colour in emotional marketing

Creative Bloq

What happens when emotions combine?