Thu.Feb 01, 2024

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Pirkkalan by Werklig

BP&O

It’s been years since millennials were first accused of buying too many avocado toasts and expensive coffees. The stereotype of young people loving handmade, refined and artisanal products holds true in their spending patterns, and today, that generation has matured into business leaders, reshaping the world’s mindset to align with these priorities.

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10 Color Inspiration Hacks Revealed by Web Design Experts 

Noupe

In web design, colors are more than eye candy. They shape your feelings, guide your attention, and even tell a brand’s story. Have you ever noticed that 85% of online shoppers pick products based on color? It’s not about looks; it’s about making their online experience memorable. Think of them as the mood-setters and storytellers in the digital world.?

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Free Wallpaper Design for February 2024

Six Leaf Design

Hello and happy February, friends! It’s the shortest month of the year, even with the extra leap day. Which for some reason makes me feel like that means winter will be over sooner, even though logically that doesn’t make a ton of sense. I guess we’ll just have to see what ol’ Punxsutawney Phil says tomorrow (and yes, I did have to look up the spelling on that while writing this).

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Weekly News for Designers ? 728

SpeckyBoy

A Guide to Styling Tables A detailed tutorial on styling HTML tables, covering basic elements and advanced techniques such as zebra striping, split columns, and more. Wireframe Examples A new collection of wireframe examples you can use as inspiration for your next web project. Free Figma wireframe kit also available. State of Email 2024 Insights into email marketing benchmarks, industry statistics, and trends, for this year.

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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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How to Use Photography in Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

How to Use Photography in Graphic Design Photography in graphic design is a common practice all over the world. Both skills are connected. Graphic design is incomplete without photography. Adding photographs makes the designs more professional. Apart from generating layouts and contrasting colours, the designers need realistic elements to make their work relatable and portray a connection with the audience.

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Round About Four Dimensions – Exploring the Unknown

Creative Applications

Created by Julius von Bismarck & Benjamin Maus, Round About Four Dimensions sculpture represents a “hypercube”, “four-cube” or “tesseract”, often cited in mathematical and physical theories to illustrate concepts beyond three spatial dimensions.

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February 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Illustration by Marija Tiurina Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Black Women Photographers Grant Fund Featured In partnership with Nikon, the Black Women Photographers grant fund will award 11 monetary grants totaling $50,000 to Black women

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A Small Kyiv Apartment Elevated With a Kaleidoscope of Primary Colors

Design Milk

In the midst of the first months of the invasion of Ukraine, where uncertainty loomed over daily life, the 2BM Apartment in Kyiv became a symbol of creativity and resilience. Led by architects Volodymyr Petrunok, Roman Savchuk, and Olexandra Alioshkina of TOP LAB Interiors , the project not only defied budget constraints but also served as a testament to the power of experimentation and trust.

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Absolut and Sprite RTD Cocktail Finally Hits UK

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Villa Albertine + Mobilier National Present Rising French Design Stars

Design Milk

Villa Albertine , together with Mobilier National , presented five up-and-coming designers – Atelier George , Atelier d’Offard , Chloé Bensahel , Gala Espel , and Dimitri Hlinka – at the 2023 edition of Design Miami/. The exhibition, set in a space designed by Alban Roger, explores the intersection of French decorative arts heritage and contemporary design.

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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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A Colourful Reno Brings a Bonus Bedroom to an NYC Apartment

Azure Magazine

The pandemic had a way of making every home feel just a little bit too small — and an NYC apartment that required a couple’s two sons to share the same bedroom was no exception. While this living arrangement had made sense back when the boys were younger, it started to feel uncomfortably cramped now that they were growing up. But when the family of four’s search for bigger, three-bedroom digs turned up little in their price range, they decided to reconfigure their current abode instead.

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The 10 Most Beguiling Designs at Maison&Object 2024

Design Milk

From January 18-22, design devotees descended on Paris for the home decor, furnishings, and lifestyle trade show Maison&Objet. Located outside the city limits at the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, the semi-annual fair is celebrating 30 years, with an increase in attendance and 70,000 international visitors swiped in. This year’s theme “Tech Eden” emphasized a dreamy optimism, biophilia, technology, and well-being while kaleidoscopic patterns, neon hues – including yellow, or

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These are the jobs Hollywood bosses think AI will replace

Creative Bloq

Creative roles in film, TV and gaming are at risk.

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A’ Design Award & Competition’s Call for Entries Deadline Fast Approaches

Design Milk

Looking for an opportunity to have your designs discovered on an international stage? The deadline to enter your work – or nominate someone else – for the A’ Design Award & Competition is fast approaching! You have until February 28th to make a decision and register here. With more than 100 categories to choose from, your work may even qualify for more than one.

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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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Mobile App Architecture: Types, Best Practices & More

Inkbot Design

Mobile App Architecture: Types, Best Practices & More Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. We use apps for communication, entertainment, productivity, health and fitness, and more. With billions of mobile app downloads yearly, mobile apps are big business. But what exactly goes into building a robust, scalable, and successful mobile app ?

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Desktop Wallpaper: February 2024 With Naomi Otsu

Design Milk

This month’s Designer Desktop has us feeling a little peckish! We’re obsessed with pasta-themed design (like tortellini pool floats and rigatoni pendant lamps ) and now, we can add Naomi Otsu’s Cavatappi print to our list. The New York-based graphic designer and illustrator’s work is wildly colorful, often intricate, and always includes a healthy serving of playfulness.

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How to Design Cohesive Branding That Resonates

Inkbot Design

How to Design Cohesive Branding That Resonates Creating a strong, recognisable brand is critical to business success. But a brand is more than just a logo or tagline. Indeed, effective branding requires cohesion – aligning every customer touchpoint to create a unified identity that resonates with your target audience. When adequately executed, cohesive branding can increase revenue, loyalty, and brand value when managed enough.

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Learn AI for Design: 5 Online Resources  

Noupe

We are pretty sure that in the last couple of years, you have found yourself amazed at how quickly the world of design is evolving. It’s like every time we blink, there’s a new tool or technique that’s changing the game. And right now, the biggest game-changer of all is AI – Artificial Intelligence. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s reshaping how we approach design in ways we never imagined.

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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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Eclectic M's Medieval Perfume Dolls Make the Case for More Ambitious Bottle Design

The Dieline

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Unveiling the Timeless Elegance of Masná 130: A Journey from Neglect to Renaissance

We And The Color

In the heart of Český Krumlov, a town steeped in Bohemian history and adorned with UNESCO heritage accolades, stands a testament to time itself – Masná 130. A house aged over 500 years, it whispers tales of generations past, a narrative that was almost lost in the echoes of neglect until 2016. The audacious custodians of Masná 130 embarked on a restoration journey, a renaissance that tested the limits of sanity.

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"It's a very big deal to live outside of your own accent," shares Ogilvy's CCO

Creative Bloq

How Ogilvy's chief creative officer, André 'Dede' Laurentino, thinks living abroad affects creativity.

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You've Got MORE Time to Shine: Dieline Awards Late Registration Deadline EXTENDED "

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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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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New Nicholas Cage movie posters are effortlessly eerie

Creative Bloq

Longlegs looks like a classic horror comeback.

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Love at First Bite: Uber Eats and Greggs couple up to create the ultimate Valentine's Day gift: 'The Bake Tray'

Creative Boom

The collaboration will bring lovers the ultimate Valentine's Day £10 selection box full of tasty savouries and bakes from the iconic Greggs menu. Nothing says 'I Love You' like a sausage roll…no, seriously. If a connoisseur's selection of the best baked goods Greggs has to offer sounds like something that will melt your heart, then Uber Eats can bring you an unconventional Valentine's Day treat to share with your other half.

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Rumours suggest the iPad Pro is about to get a massive makeover

Creative Bloq

A whole new design for Apple's best tablets?

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JHC Audemars Font Family by Jehoo Creative

We And The Color

Come with us on a typographic journey of elegance and rebellion with the JHC Audemars typeface. Hey typo enthusiasts and font fanatics, today, we’re diving into the sizzling world of design rebellion, where Anwar Patihan takes the reins, steering us through the wild ride that is the JHC Audemars font family. Buckle up, because this isn’t your grandma’s serif font; this is a condensed masterpiece radiating a vibe that’s part resolute, part refined, and all-around cool.

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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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The Torta and the Banh Mi Got Together and Had Kids at Mexico City’s Saigoncito

The Dieline

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Base Bar's Playful Design Makes Protein Bars Look Fun to Eat

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Eclectic M's Medieval Perfume Dolls Make the Case for More Ambitious Bottle Design

The Dieline

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Tony’s Chocolonely Launches Chunky Egg Ahead Of Easter

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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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.