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Bold new book from Counter Print celebrates the joys of 3D typography

Creative Boom

Counter Print's latest book, Three Dimensional Type, is a thing of beauty that will teach you a lot about this ever-evolving discipline. Three-dimensional typography has held a special allure in the design world for many years now. It has an uncanny power to captivate and engage viewers and lift your designs beyond the normal 2D type. 3D type can help elevate your design work in various ways by injecting a palpable sense of realism, for example, or alternatively, a spirit of playfulness and humo

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Don’t design for AI

UX Collective

Design for problems worth solving with AI, distributed cognition, cognitive tasks and human centered intelligent systems How often have we been approached by a client to “do the AI” in a project… with the expectation that some (generative) AI might “magically” solve all known, unknown, and mostly undefined problems? [link] In this opinionated article, based on a talk at UX Live 2023 by Jacqueline Martinez and Johannes Schleith , we propose tweaking design thinking methods for opportunity detecti

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HAORI Mixes Light With the Tradition of Wearing a Kimono

Design Milk

Atsushi Shindo’s award-winning artful lighting, HAORI , made me feel warm and safe the first time I saw it, as though each conical piece was welcoming me into an embrace. The “enwrapped light” was exhibited at Salone and then at the Interior Lifestyle 2023 fair where HAORI received the coveted Young Designer Award. Inspired by the traditional Japanese kimono, or “Haori,” the lampshade stands on its own, spreading its luminescence through a gentle curved surface.

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30+ Best Business Ideas to Start Your Own Company

Inkbot Design

30+ Best Business Ideas to Start Your Own Company Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour. With so many great business ideas, how do you choose the right one to pursue? This comprehensive guide will explore 30 of the best, most profitable, feasible small business opportunities across various industries. Choosing the Best Business Ideas for You When evaluating business ideas, there are several key factors to consider: Passion and Interests Choosing a business you fee

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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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AvroKO Blends Past With Present for the Centara Reserve Samui Resort

Design Milk

Centara Reserve Samui is a modern luxury retreat located in Ko Samui, Thailand, designed by AvroKO. This resort renovation leans heavily on the architectural heritage of its location, weaving elements of the colonial past with the intricate artistry of traditional Thai wood carvings. The designers have skillfully updated these influences, opting for simplified forms and geometric patterns, all while introducing a striking theme that plays with the perception of weight and buoyancy across the res

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Shoop

Logo Design Love

Shoop is the brainchild of Noam Oppenheimer, an Israeli architect with a burning passion to bring hot soup to the people of central London. Alongside chef Brem Gil, their mission is to serve up delicious soups (and sandwiches and salads) freshly made every day from seasonal ingredients. With a site secured in Fitzrovia, the biggest challenge was to attract attention in an already saturated “casual dining” market, and attempt to lure office workers and tourists alike away from the multitude of tr

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The new Shrek: Fromm reimagines folklore stories through a 3D lens

Its Nice That

The digital duo’s latest project is Faerdom, a collection of animated images set in a kingdom far far away, “where heroes, saints and the mythical coexist in harmony”.

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Best Colours for Logos: How Colour Psychology Impacts Branding

Inkbot Design

Best Colours for Logos: How Colour Psychology Impacts Branding Colour is one of the most essential elements of an effective logo design. The colours can enhance brand recognition , influence perceptions, communicate the right messages, and attract the target demographic. When designing a logo , colour should not be an afterthought. Careful consideration of colour psychology and meaning can immensely impact how your brand is perceived.

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Essentials by Casetify Ripples With Earthly Tones

Design Milk

Phone cases are just like any fashion accessory, revealing a glimmer about who we are, what we like, and maybe even a bit about our core personalities. Fashionistas often armor their devices within cases intended to complement their wardrobe. The outspoken and expressive are apt to be drawn toward conspicuous cases demanding to be noticed. Sneakerheads tread toward sole-satisfying designs.

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KFC Launches a Pop-Up ‘Chizzeria’ and There’s Even a ‘Chizza’ Box

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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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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Buddy Creative Adds Modern Art Sensibility to Chocolate with Their Design for Chococo

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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A Simple Design Trick That Makes Your Branding Stand Out (But Most Designers Miss)

We And The Color

Hey design fam, let’s talk about making your brand designs pop. We all know the importance of a strong visual identity, but sometimes, even the most skilled designers can fall into the trap of “been there, seen that” aesthetics. Today, we’re unveiling a simple yet powerful design trick that can elevate your branding and leave a lasting impression.

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Peace Is an Outdoor Chair Designed to Stay Put for Generations

Design Milk

Some people employ a “the more, the merrier” philosophy when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, seeking community and social connection with nature as the backdrop. There are others who prefer to connect with the landscape in solitude, save for the wildlife that live there. If you fall in the latter camp, designer Faye Toogood and Finnish company Vaarnii have just the chair for you – the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair.

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Handling the Business Side of Design

HONGKIAT

One aspect of the American Dream is owning your own business. The idea of becoming your own boss, setting your own hours, and pursuing your passion is highly appealing. However, having a love for design doesn’t automatically make you a good business owner. Conversely, lacking an MBA doesn’t preclude you from starting a successful design company. Consider the following factors if you’re thinking about launching your own small business.

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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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This Time Capsule Bottle of Wine Will Help You Age a Vintage Like a Professional

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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Nightdive Studios are masters of retro game remakes - this is how it's done

Creative Bloq

From Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered to System Shock's remake, here's how the best retro game remakes are made.

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Backstage Roasters: Unveiling a Brand Identity Steeped in Exploration

We And The Color

Backstage Roasters isn’t your average coffee shop. They’re explorers, venturing beyond the realm of familiar beans, seeking unique flavors, and forging connections across the globe. Andstudio understood this adventurous spirit and crafted a brand identity that reflects their journey, transforming the way Backstage interacts with coffee enthusiasts.

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Out Now: Mar/Apr 2024 and Design for Social Good

Azure Magazine

What do we owe each other as members of a community? What do we owe ourselves as individuals? What do we owe those we care for? “Brick and Roses,” the title of our cover story , recalls the time-honoured adage “bread and roses” and its twin appeal to have our basic needs met while also gaining some access to that often neglected essential: beauty. The article is about intentional communities, inspiring places enabled by co-operatives, community land trusts and other frameworks that allow a group

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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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How to Increase Brand Awareness Through Marketing

Inkbot Design

How to Increase Brand Awareness Through Marketing Brand awareness refers to how easily a potential customer can recognise or recall your brand. It reflects how aware consumers are of your business and offerings in the marketplace. High brand awareness is invaluable for driving sales growth. When customers know about your products, they are much more likely to choose them over lesser-known competitors.

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Jean Jullien on countering negative news in his humorous and observant work

Its Nice That

The graphic designer and illustrator speaks about building a healthy balance between commercial and personal projects, his experience with physical exhibitions versus the often anxiety-inducing sharing on social media, and how he built a visual alphabet to overcome being bad at drawing.

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Gaggenau Appliances Set the Perfect Stage in a Bespoke Toronto Home

Azure Magazine

It started with the forging of a nail 341 years ago. Founded as a humble metalworking practice in Germany’s Black Forest, the storied Gaggenau brand gradually evolved into a global design leader in luxury home appliances. From ranges and dishwashers to refrigerators, ventilation hoods and coffee machines, its portfolio of sleek, meticulously crafted and technologically sophisticated products is a mainstay for top designers and home builders across North America.

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Yes, there's a new YouTube UI. Yes, it's terrible

Creative Bloq

"This is almost impressively bad.

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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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Key Features You Must Have in Your E-commerce Product Pages

Noupe

Introduction What are ecommerce product pages? E-commerce product pages refer to the specific pages on online retail sites that provide detailed information on a particular product available for purchase. They allow potential customers to view images, descriptions, pricing, and more. Why are product pages crucial for conversions? Product pages have an outsized influence on e-commerce conversion rates and revenue.

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A Restaurant in Porto Opens Up to Multiple Dining Experiences

Azure Magazine

1. THE BRIEF Portuguese chef Rui Paula didn’t fully appreciate the value of design until his third restaurant , Boa Nova Tea House , was awarded a second Michelin Star in 2019. The space is built into the rocks overlooking the ocean in Porto, and Paula had gradually begun to observe how the coastal landscape shaped the direction of his cooking and menu.

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Animal Farm book cover has a creepy hidden detail

Creative Bloq

The more you look, the better it gets.

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Pangram Paper

Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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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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Elevating Brand Identity for Canto&Co. Engineering Firm

Abduzeedo

Elevating Brand Identity for Canto&Co. Engineering Firm abduzeedo 0229—24 Explore how Canto&Co.'s branding and visual identity, designed by Leonardo Iber, sets a new benchmark in engineering and architecture firms' presentation. In the competitive landscape of engineering and architecture, establishing a distinctive brand identity is crucial. Canto&Co., a prestigious engineering and architecture firm based in Paraná, Brazil, has successfully set itself apart through a compelling visual identity

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Pangram Paper

Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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Adobe's wild new AI tool is being called 'Photoshop for audio'

Creative Bloq

Project Music GenAI Control looks (and sounds) impressive.

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Gruppetto spritz

Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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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.