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Fun stunt outside Adweek conference makes serious point about creative tools

Creative Boom

Dropbox rival Air devised a hilarious way to advertise their tool in New York City. We delve into the campaign and explore why using Air to streamline your assets is a smart move. It was the oddest protest of the year so far, and even New Yorkers, who are more used to seeing weird stuff than most of us, were largely baffled. Outside the entrance of Adweek's annual Commerce Week conference, a gaggle of elderly protestors raised banners with slogans such as 'Let me live to see my download finish'

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The New Way to Create Painting Effects with Photoshop’s AI Generative Fill

Spoon Graphics

One of my most-watched videos every day on the Spoon Graphics YouTube channel is my tutorial showing how to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop. That tutorial uses a combination of Photoshop filters to transform an image with a painterly appearance. Since the addition of the Generative Fill tool to Photoshop, there’s a whole new way of creating a realistic painting effect with the help of AI.

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The jobs of the future will need creative thinkers, and UAL is feeding that demand

Creative Boom

More and more creative thinkers will be needed to make the most of AI tools, a report predicts. We explore how UAL's Creative Computing Institute can help you gain the skills you need. Right now, anyone weighing up whether to go to university might well be in two minds. In a world wracked with political and economic turmoil, many creative students may feel they face an uncertain future.

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Danny Cortes Preserves Hip-Hop Through Miniatures

Design Milk

Baking bread, binge-watching television, and building makeshift home gyms. These are just some of the hobbies people turned to with their new-found abundance of time during the pandemic. But for most, little became of the activities necessitated by self-preservation or the desire for productive leisure. Maintenance man turned miniature model maker, Danny Cortes , is an exception to this.

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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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Quentin Blake re-draws classic characters for Bonhams fundraising auction

Creative Boom

The BFG © The Roald Dahl Story Company, Quentin Blake 2024 Iconic illustrator Quentin Blake has drawn the likes of Charlie Bucket and the BFG once again as part of a Bonhams auction to support a campaign for a permanent national centre for illustration. Quentin Blake has illustrated 18 Roald Dahl books during his long and prolific career, with his scratchy pen and watercolour depictions of Matilda, Charlie Bucket and the BFG being the definitive representations for generations of readers.

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EFFEKT Turns Traditional Gas Station Into a Fast EV Charging Park

Design Milk

Denmark, a pioneer in sustainabilty, is now home to a groundbreaking approach to an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. EFFEKT , an innovative design studio based in Copenhagen, has transformed the conventional petrol (gas) station into a symbol of the future with the Better Energy Charge fast charging station in Sønderborg, Denmark. The station, developed as the first pilot project for renewable energy company Better Energy , embraces a design that goes beyond functionality.

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LIFT Sofa: A Seating Collection Inspired by an Elevator

Design Milk

While elevators can be unexpectedly charming and elegant – especially those of the Art Deco era – they’re not often mentioned as being someone’s creative inspiration. Then along came Julien Renault and the LIFT sofa. Brought to life for Portuguese brand MOR Design , it borrows from the machine’s mechanics as well as the iconic LC 2 Chair by Le Corbusier.

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Top 10 Most Iconic Mobile Phone Logos

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Most Iconic Mobile Phone Logos Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of daily life in our modern digital age. From staying connected with loved ones to handling business on the go, these handheld devices have revolutionised how we communicate and interact with the world. But beyond their functional capabilities, mobile phones have also become symbols of personal expression and style.

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With thick “bumpy” lines Clémence Mira recreates the sweaty hedonism of raving

Its Nice That

Depicting teeny tiny sunglasses and busy smoking areas, the Paris-based illustrator uses her unique style to capture life at the heart of the clubbing community.

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Corporate Brand Identity: More Than Just a Logo

Inkbot Design

Corporate Brand Identity: More Than Just a Logo Think of your favourite brands – the ones you're die-hard loyal to and just keep returning for. What's the common thread that ties them all together? It's their unique brand identity , that special something that makes them instantly recognisable and irresistible to customers like you. Just like how you have your personality that defines who you are, brands have identities that shape how the world sees them.

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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 history of the Ghostbusters logo

Creative Bloq

And why the no-ghost icon led to legal action.

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The Winning Strategy: Mastering Sportswear Branding

Inkbot Design

The Winning Strategy: Mastering Sportswear Branding You know that iconic Nike swoosh, right? That's the power of clever sportswear branding. It's all about creating a robust and memorable brand identity for your athletic apparel and equipment line. One that resonates with your target market and sets you apart from the competition. Sportswear branding is about telling a compelling story and fostering deep emotional connections with consumers.

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TileBar’s Showrooms Are an Innovative + Immersive Project Planning Experience

Design Milk

Planning a long-awaited kitchen remodel or looking to give your bath the spa treatment? Going on a design journey from daydream to reality is exciting – but it can also be overwhelming. There are dozens of decisions to be made, from fixtures to finishes, many of which will hinge on the tile selection. So where should you even start? Seeking out professionals to help you narrow down your choices and spend wisely is both a difference-maker and a time saver.

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The Essential Guide to Hospitality Marketing

Inkbot Design

The Essential Guide to Hospitality Marketing You're in the hospitality business, selling experiences, memories, and excellent service. Your marketing efforts need to capture that magic and entice potential guests. Hospitality marketing revolves around promoting hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, tourism companies, and other hospitality businesses/services.

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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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Famous logos ditch nature for poignant environmental campaign

Creative Bloq

Sometimes visuals are louder than words.

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UX Localisation: Creating Digital Experiences That Transcend Borders

Inkbot Design

UX Localisation: Creating Digital Experiences That Transcend Borders UX localisation, the secret weapon of international success, tailors your product to each culture, transforming clicks into connections and messages into universal understanding. Adopt the power of localisation to sharpen your cultural compass, and get ready to conquer the world with design savvy that speaks volumes, no matter the language.

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In Czechia, a 500-Year-Old Home Gets a New Lease on Life

Azure Magazine

When Petra Hanáková and Radek Techlovsky decided to buy Masná 130, a Renaissance-era home in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, in 2016, they didn’t quite realize what they were getting into. Though complications are to be expected in a 500-year-old building, it was clear that it had been neglected for decades; the foundations were damaged by flooding, the roof was dilapidated, and the home wasn’t even connected to the sewage system.

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Photographer Female Pentimento is helping the internet access new worlds

Its Nice That

Her heavenly photography has given her an audience in rapture. Here we talk about mindfulness, balance and the pressures of online image-making.

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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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6 Essential Tips for Your First Online Shop

HONGKIAT

Launching an online shop represents a significant step towards establishing a brand’s presence and driving sales. However, the details of its setup may make or break the entire venture. An effective online shop is not just about listing products; it’s about creating an experience that attracts and retains customers. This blog post will guide you through essential features your first online shop should include, ensuring a solid foundation for your digital storefront. 1.

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In response to Jakob Nielsen

UX Collective

As designers, we should challenge fragmentation rather than foster it. Illustration by Kristina Gushcheva-Keippilä Jakob Nielsen thinks that accessibility is too expensive. Furthermore, he claims that the accessibility movement has been a “miserable failure.” Although Jakob Nielsen’s recent newsletter aimed to explore AI as a tool for supporting designers in creating accessible experiences, I think it primarily reveals much about his belief system.

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In a New Milky Chance Music Video, GMUNK Pushes the Envelope of CG Artistry and Digital Creative Tools

Colossal

Over the past year, AI-powered creative tools have radically transformed art. Designed for content creators, visual effects artists, designers, and animators, these resources have the potential to generate stunning visuals, and many professional artists embrace AI for everything from automating mundane tasks to concept inspiration and quickly iterating visual references.

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Exploring Oopen’s Branding and Visual Identity Design

Abduzeedo

Exploring Oopen’s Branding and Visual Identity Design abduzeedo 0304—24 Dive into the details of Oopen's branding and visual identity design by PlusOne® Amsterdam, showcasing a unique blend of culture, work, and community. In the world of design, where creativity meets functionality, the recent project by PlusOne® Amsterdam for Oopen stands out as a beacon of innovation.

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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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No, Your Web Host Won’t Do Everything for You

SpeckyBoy

A great web host is a web designer’s best friend. The better the host, the easier your life will be. And trust us. Previous bad experiences can give you a greater appreciation of what you have. But bad things can still happen. Your website might face downtime or security issues. And technical support may not be able to fix every problem. That’s OK – nobody’s perfect.

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Digital Art and Design: Exploring Cutting-edge Tools for Student Creativity

Graphic Design Junction

Technological development changed the way people create and interact with Art. Digital means allow the creation of new types of visual experiences. Students and professionals can now work on various media with the help of a computer, tablet, and software. Although traditional practices and methods are not going anywhere, there is a more significant focus on digital Art now.

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Top 10 Organic Logos: Unleashing the Power of Nature

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Organic Logos: Unleashing the Power of Nature Have you ever stopped to appreciate the intricate beauty of a leaf's veins or the mesmerising patterns in a piece of driftwood? Nature is a boundless source of inspiration, and many brands have tapped into this organic well to create visually striking logos and resonate with our innate connection to the natural world.

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This Zippy Gin Design Perfectly Splits the Difference Between Maximal and Minimal

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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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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The “impact” problem with research

UX Collective

The research "impact” problem How we got here and strategies to drive business impact. Through the Lens of Insight: Uncovering what is True in Qualitative Research (Image by DALL-E) In the rapidly evolving landscape of Big Tech, tensions between qualitative insights and business outcomes have come to a head. As budgets get tighter and layoffs continue, it's imperative that qualitative Researchers prove their value.

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Mobile App Design Cost: How Much You Should Spend

Inkbot Design

Mobile App Design Cost: How Much You Should Spend Hey there, app enthusiasts! You've had a brilliant idea for a mobile app , and now you're ready to bring it to life. But hold on a second – have you considered the cost of designing your app? Don't worry; we've got you covered! This comprehensive guide will dive deep into mobile app design costs, exploring all the factors influencing the price tag.

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Elmwood Makes Cat Food Look Cooler Than Ever With Whiskas Redesign

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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Iris Pan's art installation turns your love message into a soundwave postcard

Creative Boom

We profile the career of UX pioneer Iris Pan and look back at her most famous creation, Love Cassette. Based in Silicon Valley, California, Iris Pan is a designer, artist and writer working at the boundary of digital and physical. A globally recognised pioneer in the field of UX design, her work investigates new ways of approaching both technologies and human perceptions.

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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.