Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Arena provides community, support, advice and guidance to emerging talent in the creative industries, but it needs your help to take its work to the next level. For most, getting into the creative industries isn’t an easy task, even if you have the right qualifications on paper. Whether it's a financial barrier, lack of representation, or just the fact that it's highly competitive, it can sometimes feel impossible to jump that first hurdle and land a decent paying job, internship or freelanc

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? You've come to the right place! This comprehensive guide will share my top tips and strategies for finding high-paying freelance graphic design jobs. As the founder of Inkbot Design , I've navigated the ups and downs of the freelance life, and I'm here to help you avoid the common pitfalls and fast-track your success.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

O2's latest innovation is an AI-powered 'granny' who takes on scammers, wasting their time and exposing their dirty tricks. Developed by VCCP's Faith agency, Daisy is designed to outsmart fraudsters in real-time, keeping them away from potential victims. No matter where you stand on artificial intelligence, you can't deny it has its moments. Imagine dreaming up an AI-powered older woman who can outwit scammers.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Like champagne itself, the revitalized Maison Ruinart in Reims, France emanates a sense of lightness and effervescence. After two years of meticulous restoration, this historic address, deeply rooted in the winemaking tradition of Champagne, has been reborn with a fresh, modern vision – one that captures the very essence of champagne through architecture, design, and landscape.

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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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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Can AI support brand consistency in design? My experience with Midjourney in capturing Lemonade’s iconic style. Illustration has never been my strong suit. Designing user interfaces, experiences, and products? No problem. But creating illustrations that perfectly reflect a brand’s unique style? That’s another challenge. After three years as a designer at Lemonade, working on web and mobile products, I gained a deep understanding of the brand’s distinct visual language: clean lines, a minimalist

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Logo Design Love

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Super Logo Design , edited by Taki Ono , is a two-volume set of paperbacks published in 2001 and 2002 by Graphic-sha in Japan. These spreads are from volume two, available to digitally borrow on archive.org. It gives an interesting look at video game logos (among others) designed in the 1990s and early 2000s, listing the designer, client, year of creation, and software used (mostly Illustrator and Photoshop, but also Strata Studio Pro, KPT Vector Effects, 3D Studio Max, and more).

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Axiom Space , in collaboration with fashion house Prada , has unveiled the flight design for a new lunar spacesuit, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) , which will be used in NASA’s Artemis III mission to the Moon. Revealed at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, the suit is a product of an unprecedented partnership blending Prada’s mastery in materials and high-performance design with Axiom Space’s expertise in space technology.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In July, Brooklyn-based Bernheimer Architecture made history as the first private-sector architecture firm to ratify a collective bargaining agreement in 80 years. It marked a massive milestone in the industry’s labour movement, which has been gathering momentum since SHoP Architects attempted (and ultimately failed) to unionize in 2021. Though BA attributes its success to “countless hours of organizing, brainstorming and collaboration” (which amounted to more than one year), the time spent orga

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When it comes to dressing up your furry best friend, they deserve the absolute best, and nothing says bold style and cozy comfort like this Dusen Dusen x Little Beast collection. Known for her kaleidoscope of playful patterns, Ellen Van Dusen of Dusen Dusen has teamed up with dog apparel brand Little Beast , to create a line of dog accessories that blend style, function, and a dash of whimsy.

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Nick Carver is a character and concept artist. Nick specializes in pixel, low and high poly character design, texturing, digital sculpting in Zbrush, concept art and industrial design. Known for his work with top studios like Blizzard Entertainment and Riot Games, Nick brings characters, environments, and entire worlds to life with stunning detail and creativity.

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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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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mazda Logo Design: History and Symbolism Behind the Emblem Logo designs often tell fascinating stories; you'll find the Mazda emblem particularly intriguing. When you look at today's Mazda logo, you see more than just a stylised ‘M' – you're witnessing a century of automotive innovation and Japanese craftsmanship. As a brand designer at Inkbot Design, I've analysed countless automotive logos, but Mazda's evolution from a simple milling cutter symbol to its current winged design stand

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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

KM20 Concept Store’s Web Design: A Fusion of Style and Function abduzeedo 1114—24 Explore KM20 Concept Store’s dynamic web design by Embacy, blending high fashion with a seamless digital experience. The KM20 Concept Store, celebrated as the world’s best concept store by Highsnobiety in 2017, is more than a fashion destination—it’s a cultural hub that hosts a variety of events from concerts to art exhibitions.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Intel Logo Design: A Historical Journey Through Its Evolution Intel's visual identity has been a cornerstone of tech branding for over five decades, and you're about to discover why it matters to your understanding of brand evolution. When you look at the transformation from the iconic ‘dropped e' design of 1968 to today's minimalist emblem, you'll see how Intel has masterfully adapted its brand to reflect changing times.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The digital landscape is brimming with design content, but finding a focused community that truly nurtures creativity, fosters meaningful discussions, and promotes mutual growth can be a challenge. In an era where online interactions often feel impersonal and fleeting, having a space dedicated to thoughtful, insightful exchanges is invaluable. The WE AND THE COLOR subreddit, r/Design_WATC , was created to fill that void for designers, artists, and creative thinkers.

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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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Colossal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What does Intel’s Pentium computer chip have in common with Navajo textiles? More than you might think. For artist Marilou Schultz , the ancestral practice of weaving melds with an unexpected contemporary source of inspiration. Merging analog loom methods with the patterns found on computer processor cores, Schultz entwines the histories of the Navajo people and modern technology.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Glicked could be the next Barbenheimer.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Modern, Clean Product Promotion Templates for Social Media Marketing Visual content is key to capturing attention on social media. Adobe Stock contributor Phillip has created a striking set of 6 social media templates specifically tailored for product promotions and sales. Designed in Adobe Illustrator, these templates come in a standard 1080 x 1080 px format, ensuring they fit perfectly on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, and X (formerly Twitter).

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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

House of gAi: Branding and Visual Identity for the Future abduzeedo 1114—24 Explore House of gAi’s branding, merging AI and design, and learn how it empowers creatives through The Creative Futures Hub. In an era where technology and design are becoming increasingly intertwined, House of gAi stands out as a forward-thinking platform that elevates graphic designers through artificial intelligence.

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dmitrii Lamonov is a Russian artist known for blending traditional Russian art with digital aesthetics. Originally a geography teacher, he shifted to art after studying graphic design in 2013. Inspired by his father’s miniature paintings, Dmitrii incorporates traditional calligraphy and digital elements in his work. His unique style is influenced by both European and Asian calligraphic forms, and he has even developed his own fonts.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In Japan, randoseru are small, high-quality backpacks, typically made of leather, designed to withstand years of use by school children. Manufacturer Murase Kabanko, for one, departed from its traditional offerings with a highly detailed nod to a different tradition altogether: samurai. Also known as bushi , samurai were an elite military class in Japan between the 11th and 19th centuries, typically retained by feudal lords.

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Zep Diner, a Zeppelin-shaped eatery, opened in Los Angeles in the early 1930s at 515 W. Florence Avenue near S. Figueroa. Known for its round-the-clock hours and signature “Hinden Burger,” it quickly became a local landmark. The diner reflected the era’s fascination with air travel, especially the iconic German airships like the LZ 129 Hindenburg, which offered transatlantic flights and captured public imagination. h/t: vintag.es Though the Zep Diner, like the airships it h

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Designspiration

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Saved by Irfan Ahmed (@irfanahmed).

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Yellow Brook is a small, rural community in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, known for its mix of wooded areas, farms, and suburban homes. Likely named after a nearby brook, it has a quieter profile compared to other New Jersey areas. Located in central New Jersey, it offers easy access to major roads like Route 9. Vintage photos from winters in 1967-1969, taken by Raivo Luik and shared by Shane Egan, capture the charm of Yellow Brook during that time.

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Graphis

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Hoon-Dong Chung, a designer and professor at Dankook University, is no stranger to pushing creative boundaries. With. The post Hoon-Dong Chung: Bold Cultural Identity appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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FlowingData

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In 1935, the United States Congress passed the Social Security Act to provide financial support to those 65 years and older. Full retirement age would slowly rise to 67 by 2022 after legislation passed in 1983. Meanwhile, it grew more common for women to work than to not, especially in the 1970s. We can see the changing scales of who works and for how long through employment rates by age and time.

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Graphis

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As a student project at ArtCenter College of Design, Jo Iijima’s rebranding for the California Academy of. The post ArtCenter Project Blends Architecture, Ecosystems, and Typography appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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Its Nice That

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We talk to the founders about the 12-year project that has seen over 1000 creatives doodle, collaborate and connect over its humble pages.

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This is Paper

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a quiet village in southern Germany, Villa Mahler defies conventional expectations. The striking L-shaped residence, designed by architect Anna Philipp in close partnership with Eichkorn, is immediately set apart by its minimal yet evocative material palette.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But the level design would be "absolutely crazy in terms of size".

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This is Paper

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Set within the historic Quinta da Ponte complex in Sintra, Portugal, Tenant House by ARQUITECTURA-G offers an astute reimagination of the relationship between structure and landscape.

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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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