Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To help the local creative community get excited about a new workspace in Manchester opening next year, a playful identity has been unveiled, featuring gorgeous illustrations by German illustrator Klaus Krammerz that draw on the "weirdness and the wonderfulness" of the people you work with. Developer HBD is set to launch Island in 2024, a large net zero-carbon workspace offering private offices and an entire ground floor dedicated to informal working, eating, meeting and events.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the world of fashion and graphic design, creating visually appealing and marketable products is a constant challenge. T-shirt design, in particular, demands a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of the target audience. In this digital age, where virtual representations often precede physical products, the use of T-shirt mockups has become an indispensable tool for designers.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Autentico. Design made in Puglia marks the first significant introduction of Pugliese design and production to the American market with an immersive exhibition showcasing handcrafted furnishings, materials, and objects from 11 exemplary regional brands. Exhibitors include Affreschi & Affreschi , AMURA LAB , BIANCO CAVE by FATO STONE , Centrino Style , Dimarmo , Marra Pavimenti , MITOHOME , Officine Tamborrino , Pimar Italian Limestone Specialist , R.D.D.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Music Logo Design: Crafting a Visual Identity for Bands and Artists Building a solid brand identity in the saturated music industry is crucial for bands and artists to stand out. An iconic, memorable logo acts as that brand's face, conveying the music's essence in a single graphic mark. For unsigned acts, nailing logo design can distinguish between getting noticed or getting lost in the noise.

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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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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A well-behaved sofa seldom makes history. Although in truth, even the most iconic pieces of furniture rarely do either, known to the public only as part of a broad aesthetic — from mustard colours to mushroom shapes — or a trend. Ligne Roset ‘s Togo is an emphatic exception. Designed by Michel Ducaroy and debuted in 1973, the sofa has become one of the world’s most recognizable design objects, gracing the living spaces of Lenny Kravitz — who owns four of them — and Lady Gaga to bouti

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

How to Start a Business Online: The Ultimate Guide Starting an online business can seem daunting. But with the right mindset, skills, and tools, anyone can launch and grow a successful online venture. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps and considerations to start a business online from scratch. Whether you want to sell products, offer services, create an affiliate site, or launch a full-fledged ecommerce store, you'll find actionable advice and resources here to t

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The 15 Most Iconic Logos of All Time Logos are an essential part of any brand's identity. An iconic logo transcends branding and becomes a cultural symbol, instantly recognisable even by those unfamiliar with the company or product. In our visually-driven world, logos represent brands and become part of our shared cultural experience. This article will explore 15 of the most iconic logos ever created.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As a digital storyteller constantly navigating the fast-paced social media landscape, there’s nothing I love more about my job than, funnily enough, disconnecting and slowing down. This gift guide curated by yours truly includes selections that aren’t just gifts – they’re little moments of joy that elevate the mundane. Whether it’s to reset, rejuvenate, or fuel my creative spark, these are some goodies I’ve got my eye on, and I hope they bring as much joy to your gift receiver as they would to m

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

15+ Best Productivity Tools for Startups Starting a new business is no small feat. As an entrepreneur , your to-do list seems endless. You're managing teams, tracking finances, developing products, and trying to grow your customer base. With so many responsibilities competing for your attention, staying productive can feel impossible. The good news?

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Editing your Squarespace website using Fluid Engine. In the dynamic landscape of website design, Squarespace has emerged as a leader, empowering both individuals and businesses to craft compelling and polished online identities. Among its array of groundbreaking features, the Squarespace Fluid Engine stands out as a revolutionary tool, reshaping the landscape of website creation and editing.

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The Die Line

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Helping “normal” people make sense of AI in 2023 King Tusk in drag (L) playing Queen Elizabeth I. Blackadder (R) Copyright BBC 2013 Prelude to Acts I, II, III Much has happened in 2023 year since my last Medium article in 2022. Amongst the continuing hype of AI, the deepfake disinformation agenda; the reemergence of the threat of super intelligence AI (cf.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“Black Sun #36.” All images © Søren Solkær, shared with permission Since 2017, Danish photographer Søren Solkær has traveled Europe in search of the mesmerizing phenomenon of starling murmurations. Occurring before dusk during spring and autumn, cool weather and an instinct for safety gathers thousands of the black songbirds into enormous, undulating clouds.

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Its Nice That

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A new tome from Baron Books collates a vast archive of the late artist’s illustrations, demonstrating his significance within the rich canon of erotic Japanese art.

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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 16, 2023

Aino Clarke, “Jazz Age.” Photo by Peter Morse, courtesy of Peter and Bobbi Kovner. All images © the artists, courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press, shared with permission Working together from about 1941 to 1969 in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and almost entirely comprised of women block printers, the artists of the Folly Cove Designers comprised one of America’s longest-running collectives.

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Cavalcade, an Australian men’s magazine, was first published in the early 1940s amidst World War II. Initially, it focused on serious topics, predominantly featuring content related to the war. The early editions included cartoons and jokes that were relatively harmless. However, as the magazine evolved over time, it began to incorporate more provocative content, both in its cartoons and sensational text stories.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Stories come to life on the page and introspective figures explore inner worlds in the dreamlike illustrations of Simón Prades ( previously ). His surreal scenes often feature silhouettes of people peering into the unknown, whether toward a distant memory, the wilderness, or the future. Rendered in deep hues with an emphasis on the effects of light and contrast, he draws attention to human nature and universal, emotional experiences of hope, nostalgia, and wonder.

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Feature Shoot

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

MPB used cameras: Canon EOS R bodies Many of us are sitting on a goldmine: according to research published in 2022 by MPB , the world’s leading platform for selling and buying used photo gear, more than half (56%) of millennial and Gen Z consumers have at least one unused camera. If you add up all the unused devices Americans are holding onto, across all age groups, that number tops out at a whopping $650 billion.

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Designspiration

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Saved by Alex White (@alexwhite).

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Ultimate Graphic Design Software Comparison Graphic design is integral to business, marketing, and personal projects in the digital age. With so many options for graphic design software , it can be overwhelming to determine which solution is right for your needs and budget. This comprehensive guide examines the top graphic design software comparison available in 2024 to help you make the best choice.

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Designspiration

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Saved by Michael Martinho (@michaelmartinho).

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Top 10 Job Platforms for Graphic Designers The graphic design industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field shaped by emerging technologies and creative trends. In this competitive landscape, graphic designers must have a solid portfolio and a compelling resume. These essential tools showcase a designer's creativity and expertise and open doors to exciting job opportunities.

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The Die Line

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

An intro to how strategic curation and targeted customization can elevate your software design practice Putting together the design system puzzle. Generated with DALLE. Introduction In software design, it’s tempting to build every component from the ground up. Industry peer pressure can make you think that creating a bespoke system is the hallmark of innovation and technical prowess.

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The Dieline

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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Designspiration

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Saved by Dylan Bannecke (@dbannecke).

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The Dieline

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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Designspiration

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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BP&O

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Beams is ‘an expansive new venue and event space on the Royal Docks in the heart of East London’ (that’s as long as you prefer your cartography loosely impressionist). Manchester-based Only Studio was tasked with branding the former Tate & Lyle sugar factory. The award-winning agency has previous form in the field of London industrial-eyesores-turned-cultural-juggernauts: it was also responsible The post Beams by Only Studio appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Designspiration

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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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