Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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Desktop Wallpaper: November 2024 With Microsoft

Design Milk

As we count down the final months of 2024’s Designer Desktops , Microsoft Design is bringing us a dose of zen just in time for the bustling holiday season. This month’s desktop design is ready to calm your screen and your spirit. You might be giving away your age if you can recall the Bliss wallpaper that Microsoft designed in the fall of 2001 from memory.

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Elegant Holiday Greetings Made Easy With a Customizable Christmas Card Template

We And The Color

As the holiday season approaches, creating memorable, heartwarming greetings becomes a priority. This Adobe Stock Christmas card template, created by DesignCoach , is designed to help users capture the spirit of Christmas professionally and appealingly. Sized perfectly in A4, this template offers a visually balanced layout that’s customizable within Adobe InDesign.

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In Memoriam: Klaus Nienkämper, Champion of Modern Canadian Design

Azure Magazine

With the passing of Klaus Nienkämper, the founder of the eponymous Toronto-based manufacturer, the global design community has lost a legend. A champion of contemporary furniture for over six decades, Nienkämper brought on international talents to collaborate on pieces that went on to become icons. And he embraced Canadians at the height of their careers and just emerging, often introducing their ingenuity to the world stage.

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F5: Manuela Simonelli on Alexander McQueen, Traveling + More

Design Milk

Manuela Simonelli was surrounded and inspired by the creatives in her family, and even as a young girl she was already a maker. She would often recover scraps of wood from her grandfather’s carpentry shop and fabric from her mother’s tailoring atelier to craft furniture and outfits for her Barbie doll. As Simonelli prepared for university, she considered studying fashion or architecture but eventually set her sights on a career in product design – a path that would change her life.

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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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5 Architectural Products to Level Up Your Projects

Azure Magazine

There are a lot of products that go into making a beautiful — and functional — building. And while cladding and interior finishes often take the spotlight, key design elements like windows, doors and HVAC systems tend to fly under the radar. Yet, the right architectural products can make or break a design, helping to ensure that spaces are not just stylish but also comfortable and efficient.

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10 Premium Mockup Websites Used By Top Branding Companies

Graphic Design Junction

Let’s talk premium mockup platforms, shall we? If you’re looking to elevate your brand presentations and showcase your work like top branding companies like Love & Logic and Doorway Studio , these sites have you covered with some top-notch PSD mockups. Whether it’s the texture on packaging or the perfect lighting on a product shot, here are ten stellar places to up your presentation game.

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

Colossal

Every month, Colossal shares 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 opps@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. GLEAM | 2025 Request for Proposals Featured Olbrich Botanical Gardens invites proposals for temporary, light-based installations for GLEAM, Art in a New Light , a public art exhibition situated within a 16-acre Midwest land

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Learn to Master Figma with this Online Course by Mirko Santangelo

We And The Color

Mirko Santangelo’s online course on Figma is a transformative educational experience. As the creative director at Paper Tiger agency, Mirko brings a wealth of knowledge to this comprehensive program. This review explores the course’s structure, content, and impact on aspiring designers. Take the course at Domestika Course Overview Mirko’s Figma course is designed for both beginners and experienced designers.

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Amazing Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Concept Artworks by Sergey Vasnev

Design You Trust

Sergey Vasnev is a freelance concept artist and digital illustrator based in Minsk, Belarus. He specializes in environment concept art, creating detailed and atmospheric scenes that often explore science fiction and post-apocalyptic themes. Vasnev’s work is characterized by intricate landscapes and immersive environments, reflecting his proficiency in digital art techniques.

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“Take me to the river” by Photographer Kseniya Apresian

Booooooom

A documentary project about intentional communities by photographer Kseniya Apresian.

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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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Impressive Posters Illustrated by Georges de Feure in the Late 19th Century

Design You Trust

Georges de Feure (1868–1943) was a French artist known for his work in the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. Born in Paris and raised in the Netherlands, he returned to Paris to join the bohemian art scene, drawing inspiration from writers and artists of his time. De Feure became known for his posters, illustrations, and furniture designs, gaining prominence through collaborations, particularly with art dealer Siegfried Bing.

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In ‘Keep the Kid Alive,’ Arielle Bobb-Willis Reaches for Exuberance

Colossal

Color, movement, and sweeping, expertly choreographed gestures permeate the works of Arielle Bobb-Willis. The Los Angeles-based photographer blurs the boundaries between art and fashion imagery, rejecting “the notion that Black expression is limited—or limiting.” A slim monograph collects 90 of Bobb-Willis’s photos, highlighting her distinctive eye and bold, conceptual compositions.

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The new Slipknot logo is a real Disasterpiece

Creative Bloq

Fans aren't loving the brand new 'S'.

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Absolutely Superb Minimalist Black and White Photos Captured Winter Scenes in Japan in the 1950s and 1960s

Design You Trust

Asano Kiichi (1914–1993), born in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, moved to Kyoto City as a child, where he was deeply influenced by the city’s arts and traditions. His passion for photography began in high school, leading him to capture Kyoto’s old ways as they were disappearing in the city’s transition to modernity. In the 1950s, he documented the life of Kyoto’s geisha and Japan’s snow country, aiming to preserve images of fading rural traditions.

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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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Branding and Packaging Design for Di Ligúria: Italian Roots with Brazilian Flair

Abduzeedo

Branding and Packaging Design for Di Ligúria: Italian Roots with Brazilian Flair abduzeedo 1101—24 Discover the branding and packaging design of Di Ligúria, a Brazilian pizzeria, blending Italian heritage with Brazilian charm. When two Brazilian entrepreneurs with Italian heritage set out to create Di Ligúria, a pizzeria in Belo Horizonte, they wanted more than just a menu of pizzas.

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Introducing Gallanis

Press'd

Our creative lead Jessica Downs created our new Gallanis design. She was inspired by our new Leaf and Sky papers, and wanted to create a fun and preppy holiday card using those colors. engraving ink: vine | foil stamping: white matte | fonts: karol sans + macadamia smooth | paper: sky 2-ply | card size: a-7 (tier 3) | mounted photo print size: 3.5 x 3.5 | liner: galanis pattern in white on leaf text | envelope: sky | digital addressing ink: vine Below, she’s reimagined the design in a more

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Likes | Tumblr #nature #roses #flowers

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Saved by Jocelyn Wong (@jocelyn).

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Free Wallpaper Design for November 2024

Six Leaf Design

I walked outside last night and saw my breath and it’s the first time it’s felt like winter is officially on it’s way! Having grown up in the frozen tundra of the north (North Dakota to be specific), it’s a bit hard for me to enjoy the cold seasons. But I’m trying my best to embrace it and be present. So, here’s a shortlist of things I’m looking forward to in the upcoming months: wearing beanies & sweaters, alllll the soups, playing in the snow with my kindergartener, warm snuggles under coz

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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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Richard Pearse | Colossal #pearse #richard #ampersand #wood #art #woodwork

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Arc’teryx Tokyo Creation Center by Torafu Architects — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Nestled atop a hill in Tokyo’s Meguro Aobadai district, the Arc'teryx Tokyo Creation Center by TORAFU Architects is more than just a headquarters; it’s a fusion of artistry, craftsmanship, and rugged functionality.

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Making science cinematic: how a studio brings scientific datasets to high-end VFX

Creative Bloq

Lux Aeterna has worked on stunning productions like Our Universe, Secrets of the Neanderthals and the new series Solar System.

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Editors Letter: A Widening Circle

Graphic Design USA

Gordon Kaye and Sasha Kaye-Walsh are editors of GDUSA. This comment, connected to our annual responsible designers report and our 2024 health and wellness design awards competition and showcase, first appeared in the OCTOBER 2024 print and digital magazines.

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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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What budgeting apps, Peloton, and Duolingo have in common

UX Collective

And why they’re so addictive. I’ve just started working for a budgeting app. Tiny problem: budgeting has never been my thing. I mean, my financial strategy until now has been “try not to look at my account balance too often.” But here I am, surrounded by spending charts, savings trackers, and financial goals. At first, all these budgeting apps — like Mint , YNAB , and Cleo  — seemed to offer different vibes.

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Drying of the Aral Sea and its source rivers

FlowingData

NPR reports on the drying Central Asia water sources. The Aral Sea has been drying for the past 60 years, and if its source rivers dry up too, much of the region will become uninhabitable. A combination of satellite imagery, photographs, and maps help tell the story.

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AI just got more human – it can see optical illusions

Creative Bloq

A researcher has trained an AI model to mimic the way illusions mess with our brains.

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Life and Death of an Algorithm – 33,782 dice tapestry

Creative Applications

Continuig their exploration of fate and chance using dice in their works, Life and Death of an Algorithm 2024 (33,782 White dice, evolutionary algorithm) by Troika is the latest (and largest) itteration of the work they produced–currently on display at Langen Foundation as apart of PINK NOISE exhibition presenting ambitious new installations by the the Franco-German trio.

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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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Philips Evnia 27M2N8500 review: a refresh rate to die for

Creative Bloq

Gamers will be drooling over a game-changing 360 Hz refresh rate

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How GenAI understands color harmony as applied to data visualization

UX Collective

In this writing, I explore how generative AI tools understand the concept of color harmony.

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Forget photorealistic graphics, this bizarre Renaissance art game looks amazing

Creative Bloq

Death of the Reprobate is "Monkey Island meets Monty Python" with real historical art.

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MOO’s Chief People Officer on what makes quality branded merch essential

Moo

As an HR Professional, I am always thinking about ways to increase engagement and connection between our employees and the company they work for. You want your employees to have pride in where they work, and quality branded merch (or swag, as your employees might call it) is a tool that can help create that connection. With over 20 years of experience, I have seen swag used in many ways, and in a post-pandemic world, I personally think of it very differently now where remote and hybrid working i

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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.