The Branding Journal

MAY 23, 2023

One of the key components of building a successful brand is developing a strong visual identity. This article looks at what a visual identity is, why it’s important for your brand, and how to build one that’s memorable and unique. What is a Visual Identity? A brand’s visual identity is a combination of graphic elements that represent and identify it, including its logo, color palette, typography, imagery, and other design elements.

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Creative Boom

MAY 23, 2023

From the series and book, Father © Eoin Carey In a bid to capture the "quiet, caring and tender" sides of parenthood, Eoin Carey has created a new series dedicated to dads. As we approach Father's Day, the Glasgow-based photographer has also published a book featuring many of the thoughtful images. We find out more. Titled Father , the body of work and new book by photographer Eoin Carey features local dads and their everyday routines.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. A successful company today can only be imagined with a unique face created by designers. These individuals are experts in their field, so they know what will set you apart. The demand for these experts has remained strong over time. From 2021 to 2031, it is only anticipated to increase by 3% annually.

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Creative Boom

MAY 23, 2023

London-based illustrator Sarah Peters has liberated herself from the fear of making mistakes by taking her work in a surprising new direction with her 50 Faces Challenge, where she tasks herself with drawing a different portrait over 50 days. Getting stuck in a rut and worrying about the standard of your work is a common concern for creatives. This can lead artwork to become stagnated and uninspiring, but there are ways to break out of it.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 23, 2023

Creative logo design serves as a powerful tool in today’s visually driven world, capturing the essence of a brand in a single symbol or wordmark. A well-crafted logo not only represents a company’s identity but also leaves a lasting impression on its audience. With the ever-evolving design landscape, the possibilities for logo creation are endless, leading to a plethora of innovative and inspiring designs.

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Creative Boom

MAY 23, 2023

The Thinking Traveller helps people rent luxury villas all over the world. But its unique selling point was disappearing in a sea of competitors. Discover how brand design studio Without helped them get the message through. We all love the idea of luxury travel. But during a cost-of-living crisis, you don't want to sound tone-deaf. So rather than focusing on elitism or materialism, award-winning brand design studio Without 's global redesign for villa rental company The Thinking Traveller takes

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We And The Color

MAY 23, 2023

Exploring Nature’s Majesty: a collection of landscape vector illustrations – all available for download. Nature has always been a captivating muse for artists and designers, and the ability to represent its beauty through art is truly remarkable. Vibrands Studio , a renowned creative studio known for its exceptional design work, has produced a breathtaking collection of landscape vector illustrations.

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Design Milk

MAY 23, 2023

“Colorful” is an accurate word when discussing the cast of characters associated with the rich history of synth maker Moog Music over its span of seven decades. Parliament Funkadelic’s futuristic P-funk party? Check. Gary Numan’s dystopian synth pop melodies? Definitely. Dr. Dre’s laid back G-funk West Coast vibes? Most definitely.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 23, 2023

PDF (Portable Document Format) has been around for a long time. You might say it’s almost as much a part of the web as HTML. Not that these files are in any way vital. It’s just that you see them everywhere. Their continued presence is both understandable – and a bit baffling. PDFs can be viewed on any platform or device. Native browser support makes using these files a no-brainer over proprietary options like Microsoft Word.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

Now open to the public, the Venice Architecture Biennale is in full swing. Azure had a chance to preview the exhibition , which presents a kaleidoscope of reflections on decolonization and decarbonization and interrogates the role of modern architecture and development – and the machinations of capitalism – in the erasure of Indigenous and ancestral ways of space-making.

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Vandelay Design

MAY 23, 2023

In today's marketplace, every company needs an effective website. We hope you enjoy this post as it showcases 30 of the most beautiful corporate websites. The post 30 Beautiful Corporate Websites (Best Company Websites) appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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We And The Color

MAY 23, 2023

Rachel O’Regan, an illustrator and graphic designer from Ireland, is known for her recent work that showcases a minimalist and realistic approach, emphasizing post-modern design and the use of colors. Below you can see a small selection of Rachel’s illustrations. For more, please visit her website or follow this talented illustrator on Instagram.

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Creative Bloq

MAY 23, 2023

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 23, 2023

Graphic design and essay writing, what an interesting and diverse set of fields that most people wouldn’t think have a lot in common. The truth is, they do. Both these arise from the need to communicate using different mediums, Still, did you know the intersection of graphic design principles and essay composition is a lot deeper than we know? It refers to the application or usage of design principles and methods to improve the visual expression and overall effectiveness of written essays.

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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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Vandelay Design

MAY 23, 2023

These neutral color palettes are ideal for projects that need elegance & class. Use them for corporate designs, nature-inspired projects, and more. The post 17 Neutral Color Palettes (with Hex Codes) appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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Noupe

MAY 23, 2023

The entrepreneurial landscape is awash with potential, yet one of the most significant challenges entrepreneurs face is identifying a viable, market-ready business idea. This is where a Business Idea Generator comes in. It’s a tool or service, often AI-powered, that provides novel business ideas based on specific parameters like personal interests, industry trends, and market gaps.

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Feature Shoot

MAY 23, 2023

“Objects have a soul,” Henry Leutwyler tells me. Over the span of years, he worked with the Halsman Archive to photograph the objects that belonged to the legendary photographer Philippe Halsman and Yvonne Halsman, his wife, assistant, and master retoucher. That collaboration has culminated in Philippe Halsman. A Photographer’s Life ( Steidl ), a book that traces the story of one artist’s life through the things he collected, built, and left behind.

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Design Milk

MAY 23, 2023

For NYCxDesign 2023 , Sight Unseen launched an exhibition to debut its latest additions to their Sight Unseen Collection , which includes the work of both up-and-coming and established designers. Work from 23 global designers and studios is on display through May 24, 2023, and can be ordered directly from Sight Unseen. The exhibition of furniture, lighting, and objects is happening at the Voltz Clarke gallery on the Lower East Side, featured with the abstract art of France-based painter, Heather

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Azure Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

On May 8, the architecture labour movement took another big step forward: Workers at Snøhetta’s U.S. offices filed a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). While the news came just two weeks ago, the campaign has been in the works since before SHoP Architects’ historic union drive went public in December 2021. The petition includes 65 full and part-time employees across disciplines — from architects and designers to project leaders and operations staff — at both the

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We And The Color

MAY 23, 2023

The Fisherman and His Soul, a picture book by PeiHsin Cho adapted from Oscar Wilde’s tale of the same name. PeiHsin is a talented visual storyteller hailing from Taiwan and is currently based in London. She specializes in creating captivating illustrations and animations. The artist employs a combination of conventional and digital methods to delve into the potency of visual communication and convey the intricacies of human sentiments.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 23, 2023

Editing DVD videos presents unique challenges compared to regular video editing. DVD content must be extracted and saved in MP4, AVI, MOV, etc., formats on their hard drives before editing. Therefore, a DVD editor should possess both ripping and editing competencies. Editing a DVD involves cutting unwanted clips, cropping black edges, adding effects, and including subtitles in different languages.

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Colossal

MAY 23, 2023

Nathalie Miebach, “Build Me a Platform” How does it feel to inhabit an irreversibly damaged planet? An exhibition opening at the Design Museum of Chicago this summer brings together works by ten artists and collectives that answer this question through data, color, tactility, and material. Curated by Colossal, At the Precipice: Responses to the Climate Crisis considers physical and emotional reactions in the era of environmental disaster and emphasizes how art can offer an accessible

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Designspiration

MAY 23, 2023

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Abduzeedo

MAY 23, 2023

Unleash creative potential with inspiring brand & visual identity for AUF Studio abduzeedo 0523—23 Markiewicz Studio , renowned for their innovative design solutions, has recently completed a remarkable brand and visual identity project for AUF Studio. With a comprehensive scope that included research and analysis, strategy development, logo design, visual identity system creation, print materials, and animations, the project truly showcases the studio's expertise.

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Design You Trust

MAY 23, 2023

Short shorts, as the name suggests, are a style of shorts that are shorter than the average length. This fashion trend has a history that dates back to the 1930s, when they were donned by Hollywood starlets for publicity photos. Interestingly, their popularity led to a by-law in New York City, which was eventually repealed in 1942, prohibiting women from wearing them. h/t: vintag.es Initially, short shorts were primarily sported for active pursuits such as cycling.

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Designspiration

MAY 23, 2023

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Design You Trust

MAY 23, 2023

Single-type panel buildings, an iconic symbol of urban landscapes, hold a special place in the cultural fabric of many cities. These seemingly gloomy blocks of five-story buildings, with their warm yellow kitchen lights, floral curtains, and balconies brimming with life, have become more than just structures. They are artifacts, a testament to the passage of time, and have become a source of inspiration for contemporary creative practices.

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Designspiration

MAY 23, 2023

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Design You Trust

MAY 23, 2023

The world of tattoos has been forever changed by the French artist known for his hyperrealistic macabre designs. Skulls, full skeletons, demons, and zombies are the mainstay of his compositions, creating a chilling yet captivating spectacle. But this artist doesn’t stop at the macabre. He infuses his work with a touch of whimsy, merging the world of horror with the likes of Sponge Bob’s underwater realm or the iconic Super Mario, resulting in truly unique masterpieces.

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Designs.Ai

MAY 23, 2023

Storytelling is one of the most effective ways proven to engage with customers in order to build a strong brand image. It allows you to connect with your audience on an emotional level, making them more likely to remember and relate to your brand. However, effective storytelling is not just about telling a good story. […] The post The Art of Storytelling for Modern Marketers appeared first on Designs.ai.

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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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