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F37 designs a typeface that embodies the 'charm and idiosyncrasy' of industrial Manchester

Creative Boom

Using the letters on the façade of the well-known Great Northern Warehouse, the foundry created a font that "breaks modern expectations". Manchester-based type foundry F37 has revived the facade brick lettering on the Great Northern Warehouse, expanding the 19 letters on the building into an industrial typeface. While many of the famous red brick buildings in Manchester are no longer used for industry, they are still viewed as iconic pieces of history, and many of the facades have been maintaine

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Discover the Power of Color: Unveiling the Secrets in Sean Adams’ Color Theory Course

We And The Color

Have you ever been captivated by a visually stunning piece of art, design, or even a simple advertisement? The magic behind that impact often lies in the strategic use of color. Color theory is the science and art of using colors effectively to communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and create harmony in visual compositions. Whether you’re a budding artist, a designer looking to refine your skills, or simply someone who wants to elevate the visual impact of your projects, understanding color t

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Explore the life and works of Raymond Briggs in the late author illustrator's first curated show

Creative Boom

The life and works of one of the UK's most beloved author-illustrators, Raymond Briggs, are going on display at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Featuring treasures from the span of his 60-year career, Bloomin' Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs is the first specifically curated show of its kind following Briggs' death in 2022. Raymond Briggs has delighted generations of readers, both young and old, with his picture books, such as The Snowman, Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas, a

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Desktop Wallpaper: April 2024 With Clare Owen

Design Milk

This month’s Designer Desktop is shaping up to be a good one because Bristol-based Clare Owen is lending us a hand with a fun pattern! The illustrator is inspired by iconic greats, like Alexander Girard, the Eames’, and Beyoncé, as well as ephemera from her travels, the Bauhaus movement, and French flea markets. Her work has been featured in packaging, books, and magazines, including Real Simple , Oprah , and Elle , and more.

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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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25+ Essential Script Fonts for Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

In the graphic design arena, fonts are our superpowers. But script fonts? They’re the secret weapon that unleashes elegance, injects personality, and transforms typography into captivating magic. From crafting logos that ooze sophistication to weaving brand identities with a touch of whimsy, script fonts are a treasure trove of untapped potential.

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Here are the Best April Fools' Day Pranks of 2024

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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Breakfast For Dinner? Kraft Launches Fruity Pebbles Mac and Cheese

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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Casa Flix: A Drab Attic in Madrid Undergoes Colorful Renovation

Design Milk

In the city center of Madrid, Spain, Casa Flix is an attic renovation near Calleo square that turned a dark compact space into a flexible, light-filled home for urban life. The 42-square-meter apartment (approximately 452 square feet), overhauled by gon architects , offers a unique vantage point hovering above the city on the sixth floor in a historic building dating back to 1900.

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Olipop Partners With Pringles, Announces Limited Edition Sour Cream and Onion Soda

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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Logo vs icon vs symbol: all the logo terms you need to know

Creative Bloq

End your confusion and avoid saying the wrong thing, with our simple guide to logo terminology.

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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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Exploring Font Design Trends with Frontage Pro Typography

Abduzeedo

Exploring Font Design Trends with Frontage Pro Typography abduzeedo 0401—24 Dive into the world of font design and typography with Frontage Pro, a layered typeface perfect for vibrant and creative layouts. Now on sale! In the vibrant world of graphic design, the quest for the perfect typeface can be a journey filled with discovery and innovation. One gem that has recently captured the attention of designers everywhere is Frontage Pro, a re-edition of the beloved classic Frontage typeface.

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The Superb Bizarre Vintage Surrealist Illustrations by Alfred Kubin

Design You Trust

Alfred Kubin, a Bohemian printmaker and illustrator, was a key Symbolist and Expressionist figure. Supernatural animals and sexual brutality were common in his imaginative black-and-white illustrations. Kubin, born in Leitmeritz, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) on April 10, 1877, attempted suicide and had a psychological breakdown before 20. After arriving to Munich in 1899, Kubin was introduced to Francisco de Goya and Max Klinger, the latter of whom had a major impact on him.

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Forget Surface Pro 10, you can save $400 on the Surface Pro 9 with great specs

Creative Bloq

Here's why I wouldn't wait for this year's upgrade.

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The Haunting Bird People Portraits by Sara Angelucci

Design You Trust

“Aviary” by Toronto-based artist Sara Angelucci overlays birds on vintage pictures, a popular photography style. These hauntingly strange human-animal hybrids indicate something more. “Aviary” shows that humans are vulnerable like environment and wildlife. It also discusses changing perspectives. Angelucci wonders, “Might we then imagine the Aviary portraits as chimera suspended in a state of empathy, and wonder what our treatment of other sentient beings might be if we c

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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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Ikea trashes its own products in its cutest ad campaign yet

Creative Bloq

Pet owners will be able to relate.

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Amazing Photos of Yosemite National Park in the Late 1960s

Design You Trust

Big Trees Museum (Galen Clarks Cabin), Yosemite National Park, 1969 California’s Yosemite National Park. Sierra National Forest borders it on the southeast and Stanislaus National Forest on the northwest. The NPS manages 759,620 acres (1,187 sq mi; 3,074 km2) in four counties, centered in Tuolumne and Mariposa and extending north and east to Mono and south to Madera.

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The most 3D-printed Pokémon has been revealed, and it wasn't my first choice

Creative Bloq

The most 3D-printed Pokémon, according to data gathered from Thingiverse

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Exploring the Vibrant 1970s Graffiti Scene of Boston Through The Photos of Jacobson Marciano

Design You Trust

In Boston’s bustling 1970s music scene, British bands were key. Fans of X-Ray Spex, Billy Idol, Sham 69, and the Buzzcocks spray-painted their names on Boston’s walls. Other graffiti captured by Meredith Jacobson Marciano has a mysterious backstory. For instance, were the mysterious “Lesbian Turds” a band? The New Dolls, Ramones, and Dead Boys were on the walls, but the Turds were not.

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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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tokyo-bleep #architecture

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Saved by xants2355 (@xants2355).

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Free Wallpaper Design for April 2024

Six Leaf Design

Hey friends! We’ve made it all the way through the first quarter of 2024. WOOHOO!!! The first 1/4 of the year is historically a busy one for me, and this year was no exception. In March alone, I built 3 websites, created an online shop, designed a logo, and designed + developed 2 email newsletter templates. Plus, I had a handful of other miscellaneous projects for past clients and took a family trip to Arizona for almost a week.

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KeepCup Style #webdesign

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Saved by Alexandru Pitea (@alexandrupitea).

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Clare x Industry West Is a Colorful, Collaborative Outdoor Collection

Design Milk

Spring has officially sprung and we’re daydreaming about warmth just around the bend with days spent outside filled with plenty of sunshine. This fresh collaboration between modern furniture brand Industry West and next-generation paint brand Clare is perfectly timed. The Clare x Industry West collection recognizes and highlights the important role that color plays in furniture’s appeal, with the two companies coming together to curate pieces that integrate modern outdoor furniture d

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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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Jiaxing Innovation Park Exhibition Center

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Saved by Inspirationde (@inspirationde).

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5 Synergizing Tools For Your CMS

HONGKIAT

If you’re already familiar with running a CMS for your website, blog, or e-commerce platform, you know it does a solid job on its own. However, integrating the right tools can subtly enhance its performance, making your site not just functional but truly standout. Think of these integrations as fine-tuning an instrument; the details might be small, but they significantly improve the overall experience.

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Process 4.5 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #editorial #typography

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Saved by Doug Lyon (@douglyon).

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“Tuning Stars Within” by Artist Amy Erickson

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Amy Erickson Amy Erickson’s Website Amy Erickson on Instagram

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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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Painting as Sculpture by Jason Martin | PICDIT #painting #sculpture #silver #art

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Saved by PICDIT (@picdit).

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The LG StanbyME TV Soundbar Doubles up as Portable 16-Hour Bluetooth Speaker

Design Milk

LG is very much aware there is a generational change happening underfoot in the viewing habits of younger consumers correlated to the spaces they call home. Contemporary display and television design, like the StanbyME 27″ Rollable Smart Touch Screen , emphasizes portability and versatility while packaged into compact footprints that allow for placement in areas where traditional units couldn’t conceivably fit.

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Dribbble - Logo Exploration: Flying Creature 03 by Carl Bender #logo #bird

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Saved by Andrew Wendling (@andrewwendling).

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Examining the dataset driving machine learning systems

FlowingData

For Knowing Machines , an ongoing research project that examines the innards of machine learning systems, Christo Buschek and Jer Thorp turn attention to LAION-5B. The large image dataset is used to train various systems, so it’s worth figuring out where the dataset comes from and what it represents. As artists, academics, practitioners, or as journalists, dataset investigation is one of the few tools we have available to gain insight and understanding into the most complex systems ever co

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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.