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Sustana by Collins

BP&O

For non-design nuts or print nerds, paper might seem pretty high up in the scale of banality and boringness. That’s likely the reason that the Wernham Hogg paper company was the setting of The Office: paper, and Slough, formed an easy sitcom shorthand for all that was unremarkable, trivial, and emphatically dry. But in fact, there’s a lot more to The post Sustana by Collins appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Víctor Arce’s hazy, digital artworks are inspired by the nostalgic touch of retro computing

Its Nice That

The Barcelona-based artist is bringing back early internet aesthetics and 90’s web design, making the digital landscapes of your RGB dreams.

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40 Beautiful Examples of Clean Web Design for Inspiration & Ideas

SpeckyBoy

In recent years, the world of web design has undergone significant changes. While responsive design and web fonts have revolutionized the field, modern design trends have moved away from skeuomorphism and towards a cleaner, flatter aesthetic. Web typography has become larger and more prominent, and content has taken center stage, with page-load speed being a critical factor in determining a site’s success.

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Guests Dine in the Round at Desa Potato Head Restaurant Dome

Design Milk

Named for its defining architectural element, Dome is a new restaurant within Bali’s ever-popular Desa Potato Head resort. Joining its rich offering of hospitality and cultural amenities, which includes a beach club, 225-room hotel, and spa, the OMA -designed haunt reflects the sprawling destination’s earthy aesthetic and embodies its eco-conscious mandate all while introducing a tinge of urbane refinement. “We wanted the space to be inviting, a place for connecting with like-minded indivi

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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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Gamervision launches 3D exhibition celebrating virtual photography –and I'm obsessed

Creative Bloq

As a gamer, Virtual Photography never fails to amaze and inspire me. The possibilities are endless when exploring virtual worlds.

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Out Now: The Climate Issue

Azure Magazine

Recently, we asked Tommaso Bitossi to explain “ sufficiency before efficiency ,” a core philosophy of Transsolar, where he works as an associate partner. “It’s about looking at how efficiency, in the past, has failed us,” he said. “In other words, our computers now are much more efficient than in 1995. However, now we have two laptops per person, one iPad, one smartphone et cetera…Or, our servers are now cooled very efficiently, but with the advent of A.I., we are exponentially increasing

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6 Projects Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Design

Azure Magazine

Earth Forest Campus — Barcelona, Spain PHOTO: Iwan Baan Until recently, 3D-printed construction and traditional earth buildings existed at opposite ends of the technological spectrum. But an innovative Forest Campus in Barcelona’s Collserola Natural Park, developed by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) with international architecture firm Hassel, combines the best of both worlds, marrying cutting-edge techniques with vernacular design.

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10 Design Clichés We Secretly Love (and Hate)

We And The Color

Every designer has been there. You’re working on a project, and somehow, that font, that color palette, or that layout finds its way into your work. Sometimes, it feels inevitable. Certain design trends seem to never go away, no matter how much we try to escape them. Whether we love to hate them or hate to love them, these design clichés have a strange way of sticking around.

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Art and Technology Converge with The Frame TV by Samsung

Azure Magazine

While it’s always comforting to return to your favourite artwork in a museum’s permanent collection, part of the thrill of going to a gallery is seeing what’s new. Special exhibitions speak directly to the current cultural moment, providing an exciting backdrop to a particular point in time. In that same spirit, Samsung created The Frame as a way to introduce a rotating series of canvases to your home.

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"There were tears of happiness": How a fan-made Coldplay logo caught the band's eye – and ended up on the Barcelona FC shirt

Creative Bloq

The Moon Music logo design is going stratospheric.

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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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The Second Coming: A New Act for Detroit’s Little Village

Azure Magazine

In a Catholic church, the figure of Christ comes in many guises. From the cross atop the steeple and the constellation of representative paintings and stained-glass windows that frame the altar to the ritual transubstantiation of the Eucharist, a divine spirit permeates. On Parkview Street in Detroit, however, the blood of Christ is channelled into a surprising vessel.

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Amazing Posters Illustrated by Achille Mauzan in the 1920s

Design You Trust

Achille Mauzan (1883–1952) was a French-born illustrator, painter, and sculptor who became known for his work in Italy during the Art Deco movement. He designed over 2,000 posters and more than 1,000 postcards, known for their humor and vibrant colors, particularly for advertisements and the Italian film industry. In 1926, he founded a publishing house in Argentina, where he produced some of his most famous works, including war posters, until 1932. h/t: vintag.

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4 Bathroom Vanity Collections Balance Storage with Style

Azure Magazine

1 Dot Collection by Hastings Bath Collection Curved corners and large round handles lend the Dot vanity from Hastings Bath Collection a playful expression. Crafted in Italy using responsibly sourced solid ash, the units can be fronted with a set of double doors, two soft-close drawers or one drawer with an open base. A palette of 19 bold and neutral colourways is available for both the cabinets and graphic handles, which can be stained in matching or contrasting tones.

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Office National des Forêts Blends Urban and Natural Settings

Design Milk

Thoughtful architecture has the power to reflect and reinforce the natural or urban environment of which it exists. Design, materials, and spatial planning come together to create buildings that harmonize with the landscape rather than dominate it. Whether seen in small projects such as Fallingwater or an extension to a public structure such as the Oslo Opera House, there will always be opportunity for architectural integration.

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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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Peris+Toral’s Social Housing in Son Servera, Mallorca, Is All About Community

Azure Magazine

In idyllic Son Servera on the island of Mallorca , Barcelona firm Peris+Toral Arquitectes has created an affordable housing project that feels of a piece with its surroundings. Its two buildings feature self-supporting facades composed of ashlars (square-cut masonry units) made of marés, the sandstone and limestone specific to the Balearic Islands. Positioned in parallel, yet staggered on the plot, the dual volumes break up the form of the whole in order to render it in scale with its broader co

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Pop-Up Letters Set the ‘Alphabet in Motion’ in Kelli Anderson’s New Book

Colossal

As a communication designer, Kelli Anderson began her career in information design. “The act of data visualization is all about bringing facts from the abstract and numerical realm into the sphere of perception, so you can see them,” she says in a video on Kickstarter. “And I thought, why stop there? What if you could also feel and experience those facts?

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How to Build a Freelance Portfolio That Captivates Clients

Inkbot Design

How to Build a Freelance Portfolio That Captivates Clients Building a freelance portfolio from scratch can feel daunting, especially if you're just starting. But fear not – with the right approach, you can create a portfolio that showcases your skills, lands your dream clients, and kickstarts your freelance career. In this in-depth guide, I'll share my proven, step-by-step process for crafting a portfolio that gets results.

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Washington College was right to change its unreadable logo design

Creative Bloq

(but not for the reason people are saying).

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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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Well of Eternity: Stunning Sci-Fi Concept Artworks of Sung Choi

Design You Trust

Sung Choi is a concept artist who has worked for clients such as Marvel Studios, Disney, Warner Bros, Bungie, Wizards of the Coast, and, Netflix Animation.

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The Outhouse Gets a Major Makeover at a Washington Campsite

Azure Magazine

Washrooms (or the lack thereof) are rarely the highlight of a camping trip. But a new destination for nature lovers in Long Beach, Washington, makes for an elegant exception. Japanese outdoor lifestyle company Snow Peak worked with local firm EFA Architect — led by Erik Fagerland with his son Scott as lead designer — to bring the elevated experience of its branded campsites in Japan to the North American market.

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Celebrating with hybrid teams: four creative ways to make everyone feel included

Moo

Hybrid working is here to stay. What started as a necessity caused by a global pandemic has become the norm. According to an Investors in People survey , 9 out of 10 employees felt flexible working was the most important driver of wellbeing. But how do you make sure that your hybrid team still feels like a team? Celebrating milestones like promotions, work anniversaries, and team achievements can be tricky when your employees are scattered across the country, or even the world.

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5 Sculptural Faucets That Bring Beauty to Any Basin

Azure Magazine

1 Reel by Amphora New tapware brand Amphora partnered with Studio Adolini for its debut faucet collection, Reel. Defined by a linear purity, the taps and mixers feature a shared circular handle with vertical grooves for textural impact. Made with a 316-steel exterior (in hand-brushed steel, black PVD or copper PVD) and lead-free brass interior, the faucets have an inset aerator and flow control valve to ensure a smooth stream of water. 2 Finot by Waterworks Influenced by modern sculptures, exper

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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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Tales of the Ruins: An Epic Cinematic Concept Artworks of Arthur Yuan

Design You Trust

The stunning cinematic sci-fi concept artworks of Arthur Yuan, a freelance concept artist working in the entertainment industry. He worked for Deadpool 3, Star Trek: Prodigy, The Electric State, The Wheel of Time, Diablo IV, Gears of War, Valorant, League of Legends, Magic: The Gatherings.

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3 Water-Saving Products to Make Your Bathroom More Sustainable

Azure Magazine

1 Grohe Everstream Significantly reducing water consumption while still delivering a satisfying shower experience, the Grohe Everstream is the latest addition to Grohe ’s sustainable bathroom products. The cutting-edge water-circulating process curtails water usage by up to 75 per cent and energy by up to 66 per cent (for a 10-minute shower). How it works: Starting with fresh water, the integrated mechanism is manually switched after sudsing up and shampooing to pump the grey water collected in

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SpookInk Halloween Font by Arendstudio

We And The Color

A Thrilling But Fun Design Choice for Spooky Projects As the spooky season approaches, many of our fellow designers seek the perfect typeface to amplify their Halloween-themed projects. Designed by Arendstudio, SpookInk is an exceptional Halloween font that fully embraces the eerie aesthetic associated with classic horror films. Its bold, dripping ink style mimics the unsettling visuals of blood or strange liquids and adds a thrilling edge to any creative design.

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Other Scales, Other Species: In Conversation with Andrés Jaque

Azure Magazine

Now more than ever, architects are endeavouring to design with sustainability in mind. Yet the world’s slow adoption of a climate-focused mindset signals a reluctance (or inability) to fully confront the realities of the warming planet. The COVID-19 pandemic heightens this tension, as the collective desire to return to “normal” clashes with escalating signs of environmental distress — record-breaking temperatures, haze-filled skies and devastating floods.

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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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Sidonius: A Bridge-Like Villa by Stempel & Tesar architekti

We And The Color

Villa Sidonius, designed by Stempel & Tesar architekti and captured in stunning photographs by Filip Šlapal , stands as a remarkable example of modern architecture in Černošice’s villa district. Situated at the northern and western foot of Babka Hill, this area is renowned for its unique family homes. The villa district, dating back to the early twentieth century, houses a mix of Art Nouveau and First Republic villas.

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Pat Hanson: City Builder

Azure Magazine

This past September, I drove out with Pat Hanson , director of the firm Gh3* , to see her most recent Toronto build, a sculptural folly in the city’s Port Lands district. A 13.5-metre-tall cylindrical concrete column with four arched openings, it affords sweeping views of Leslie Lookout Park, a new public space by the late, great landscape architect Claude Cormier.

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Cossoul Branding and  Visual Identity: A Celebration of Artistic Expression

Abduzeedo

Cossoul Branding and Visual Identity: A Celebration of Artistic Expression abduzeedo 1024—24 Discover how Senhor Paulinho crafted a vibrant branding and new visual identity for Cossoul, capturing the essence of its diverse audiences and rich artistic heritage. Senhor Paulinho, a renowned designer with expertise in 3D, graphic, and branding design, illustration, and interface design, recently undertook the rebranding of Cossoul, a historic cultural institution in Lisbon.

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Design Work Life » cataloging inspiration daily #maison #black #identity #poster #gold #type #layout #gerard #trees

Designspiration

Design Work Life » cataloging inspiration daily #maison #black #identity #poster #gold #type #layout #gerard #trees

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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.