Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Professional Overall Winner: Mark Smith Last night, the winners of the World Illustration Awards were announced via an online ceremony hosted by renowned artist Aurélia Durand, along with a collection of special guests to present them. Today on Creative Boom, you can check out the winning artworks. Alongside the Society of Illustrators Awards in the United States, the UK's World Illustration Awards rank among the most prestigious across the applied arts.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Posters are among the most common art forms. You probably had a few of them on your wall as a child. They cover the full spectrum of people, places, and events. They also serve as an inspiration for web designers. Their use of color and typography is part of how we see the world. We can see the impact all over the web. What’s more, we can recreate and enhance the experience online.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Swedish studio Bercow is helping the Nordic retailer reimagine 3,500 products across four countries, harmonising diverse market identities through clever use of a superellipse. Not to be confused with the British retailer Co-op, Coop Trading is a Danish trading company owned by four Nordic consumer cooperatives. Recently, it decided to consolidate its presence across four Scandinavian markets, which required a comprehensive rebranding effort.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Here’s the Best Logo Design Software for Every Budget Too many brands don't appreciate the power of a professional logo to make them successful. It can be daunting to dive into logo design with so many alternatives available, from extremely affordable to highly expensive. Thankfully, using the right software, you can design a great-looking logo representing your brand within your reach.

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The stress goes out as the creativity comes in with Fran Cieslar's oracle deck, which combines anatomical and botanical illustrations to help us see the inner world of our bodies in a different light. You're lying on the yoga mat trying to get into a calming position that is impossible to relax in when the instructor says, "Now think about your spleen.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Presenting your branding concepts professionally can make all the difference in winning over clients and securing contracts. A well-designed Stationery Mockup allows you to showcase your branding assets in a realistic and visually appealing way. Whether you’re designing for a corporate client or creating personal branding projects, having the right branding mockups is essential for demonstrating how your designs will look in real-life applications.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In Paris’s 4th arrondissement near the historic Place de Bastille, a renovation has taken place within the prestigious Hotel de Sagonne. Originally conceived in 1668 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart as his private residence, this Baroque structure has undergone several transformations over the years, including its conversion into multiple apartments in the mid-20th century.

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We And The Color

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Design is more than just work; it’s a way of life. If you’ve ever found yourself critiquing a poorly aligned menu at a restaurant or dreaming about Pantone swatches, you might just be a design nerd. Here’s a list of 10 telltale signs that prove you’ve fallen headfirst into the colorful, grid-lined rabbit hole of design obsession. 1. Your Font Collection is Larger Than Your Wardrobe Let’s face it—who needs more than a couple of pairs of jeans when you have 732 fonts at your disposal?

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Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To celebrate 25 years of independent publishing, the tin-box magazine is serving up baseball-inspired author cards, poem pencils and never-before-seen artwork from Art Spiegelman.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Whether its Nvidia, AMD or Intel, finding the right graphics card for a creative workflow is complex, this is how to choose.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

True privacy comes at a premium in our modern world, with companies constantly shuffling their cards, vying to win our attention. The Shanti Chair by Futurewave for Inner Design aims to bring a sense of well-being and peace to the workspace. This chair, engineered to enclose the user in a fan-like covering, provides a sense of calm and tranquility in the midst of a regular workday.

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FlowingData

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For The Washington Post, Anahad O’Connor and Aaron Steckelberg show the contrast between making unrefined avocado oil, which is more natural, and refined avocado oil, which is more processed. The former is more like pressing a bunch of avocados, whereas the latter is, well, more involved and uses unnatural ingredients. Mostly, I am here for the anthropomorphized seeds, but now I also wonder where the rest of my cooking oils come from.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How to configure a laptop for graphic design, 3D modelling, rendering, video editing and more.

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Azure Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd are no strangers to the British design scene. Co-founders of their eponymous East London studio , the duo are at the helm of a globally acclaimed design, branding and sustainable strategy firm. Since its inception in 1997, Pearson Lloyd has developed an eclectic portfolio that spans from contract furniture for the likes of Teknion, Bene and Allermuir (to name just a few) to specialized products for healthcare and the public realm, as well innovative aviation solutions

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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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We And The Color

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Bison font family by Ellen Luff is an exceptional contribution to modern typography, embodying both strength and sophistication. Drawing inspiration from the raw power and grace of the animal itself, the font’s design captures the same sense of sturdy, uncompromising structure through its controlled letterforms and contemporary detailing. Each font in the Bison family exudes a balance between hard lines and smooth curves, creating a dynamic, authoritative aesthetic that is both versatile and

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

10 Packaging Design Strategies for Unwrapping Success You're just walking down the aisle in the supermarket, surrounded by a sea of products screaming for your attention. One of them reached out and said hello. It wasn't screaming. It wasn't plastered in neon colours. It's just different. Intriguing. Before you know it, it's in your cart. That's the power of great packaging design.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Left: “Collie Pheasant” (2023). Right: “St. Bernard Pheasant” (2023). Both mixed media on secondhand ceramics, 10.5 x 8 x 3.5 inches. All images © Debra Broz, courtesy of Track 16 Gallery, shared with permission Debra Broz Merges Humor and Kitsch in a Nod to Our ‘Strange World’ September 10, 2024 Art Craft Kate Mothes Share Pin Email Bookmark Vintage, mass-produced porcelain knick-knacks take on new life in Debra Broz ’s intricate and uncanny hybrids ( previou

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Abduzeedo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Shade: Makeup Branding for Gen Z's Modern Sophistication abduzeedo 0910—24 Discover how Shade's branding captures the essence of Gen Z's modern sophistication. Explore the color palette, typography, illustrations, and logo that define this unique makeup brand. Shade isn't just another makeup brand; it's a celebration of Gen Z's unique beauty. The brand's visual identity, crafted to resonate with this discerning audience, strikes a balance between modern aesthetics and a touch of understated eleg

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Looping Line” in progress. All images © Thomas Trum, shared with permission Thomas Trum’s Paint Machines Radiate Monumental Geometric Gradients September 10, 2024 Art Kate Mothes Share Pin Email Bookmark For Thomas Tru m , the methods artists use to apply a medium to a substrate is as much a source of fascination as the finished work.

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Abduzeedo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Forbes Business Summit Reimagined: A Masterclass in Branding abduzeedo 0910—24 Explore how True Colours redefined the Forbes Business Summit through strategic branding and visual identity. Discover the design choices that captured the essence of Forbes and resonated with a diverse audience. When Forbes sought to revitalize its Business Summit, True Colours answered the call, crafting a visual identity that speaks volumes.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When Brian Rochefort travels, he’s inclined to visit remote parts of the planet. The depths of the Amazon, the volcanic island cluster of the Galápagos, and the immensely diverse ecosystem of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater have all drawn him in and once back in his Los Angeles studio, inspired the artist’s lushly textured sculptures.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How to configure a laptop for graphic design, 3D modelling, rendering, video editing and more.

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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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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For Thomas Tru m , the methods artists use to apply a medium to a substrate is as much a source of fascination as the finished work. Around 2008, when he was painting graffiti, he began experimenting with different techniques and tools—a readymade paintbrush or spray can only accomplish so much. “The thing I like most about humans is how they constantly strive to improve efficiency in everything they do,” Trum tells Colossal. “Just as farmers invent tools to make their work mor

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Why Web Hosting Can Make or Break Your Website The difference between a website that rises and one that falls often hinges on a critical decision: web hosting. Most of them are given little afterthought by people. They treat all hosting as the same. But that would be like saying that all restaurants are the same since they all serve food. Your web host is an ingredient in making your online presence go from bland to bold-from frustrating to fantastic.

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Brown Paper Bag

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn to embroider wild animals! I’m excited to announce that I’ve created DIY embroidery kits for you to Make Your Own Menagerie. An axolotl , red panda , and sloth kit are now available in my shop, Bear&Bean. With my all-inclusive kits, you can create a stick-on patch to attach to your favorite jacket, tote bag, or any other fabric surface. Embroider an axolotl , a red panda , or a sloth in DIY craft kits.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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Creative Applications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

G80 is an interactive installation which proposes a contemporary interpretation of Buckminster Fuller's "World Game". Visitors interact with a matrix of sliders, each corresponding to a variable of one of 80 human conditions selected by the artist. When a single slider is moved, other sliders correlate with each other and forming changing patterns without their intervention, suggesting interference/effect to/on other variables.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Flask is a lightweight and flexible micro-framework for Python that makes it easy to get started with web development. It’s designed to be simple and minimalistic, offering essential tools and features needed for building a web application, while allowing developers to have full control over how to implement additional features. It is a “micro-framework,” which means it doesn’t require specific tools or libraries.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Paul Gaboury, the ZBrush lead 3D application engineer for Pixologic, explains how they managed to squeeze 25 years of 3D modelling tech on Apple's iPad.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Ultimate Ears is taking speaker portability to the next level. The company has announced the new Ultimate Ears Miniroll Bluetooth speaker, a device that it says is so portable that you can actually wear it. Ultimate Ears has long built highly portable Bluetooth speakers, but few have been as small as this. The Miniroll sits in at 1.9 x 4.83 x 4.13 inches.

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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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