Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Illustration by Mia Angioy for Creative Boom Today, we kick off a special six-part series focused on the use of music in modern design. In part one, we look at the importance of music to visual content, share examples of how this works in practice, and share pro tips for picking the right tracks. In the digital age, where visual content reigns supreme, music is a secret weapon that can elevate your videos, presentations and social media posts from good to unforgettable.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Take your art to the next level with Eugenia Vi as she talks through vital techniques for setting a mood in your work.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Images reprinted from Cone of Shame by Winnie Au © 2024, designs by Marie-Yan Morvan © 2024. Published by Union Square & Co. We speak to the Brooklyn-based photographer about the inspiration for her unsual new series, and her tips for photographing pets successfully. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Winnie Au is an editorial and commercial photographer who spends her time photographing "people, animals, food, and the spaces where all of these things live".

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The best VPN for graphic designers provides unmatched security, allowing creatives to access design resources globally without restrictions. In the fast-paced digital future, VPNs will enhance collaboration by safeguarding sensitive projects and enabling seamless, secure connections across borders. Stay ahead in design innovation with top-tier encryption and unrestricted internet access.

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

XG by Alxndra Cook We talk to Yvette Earl, Tatyana Alanis, Kyle Platts, Alxndra Cook, and Ryan Gillett – five talented illustrators who draw people convincingly and in unique styles that engage the viewer. As many an artist will tell you, illustrating people is one of the hardest skills to learn. Although it seems to come naturally to some – inherent talent, you could say – the reality is that it's an ability learned through practice, patience and observation until, eventually… perfection!

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Design You Trust

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

1st Place: The Right To Know by Roberta Vagliani The 2024 reFocus Black and White Photography Awards showcased an awe-inspiring collection of photos that highlight the emotional depth and storytelling power of monochrome imagery, from striking portraits to dramatic landscapes. These winning entries, with their masterful use of light, shadow, and composition, celebrate global photographers’ creativity in transforming everyday moments into timeless visual experiences.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Thomas Hardy explains how DNEG Animation used Ziva on The Garfield Movie.

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Design You Trust

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

1st Place Winner: Metropolis by Charles Chojnacki The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 honored exceptional talent in the street photography amateur category, presenting a diverse collection of images that captured the vibrant essence of urban life. The winning photos transformed everyday moments into powerful visual stories, showcasing the photographers’ keen eye for detail and mastery of storytelling through imagery.

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Noupe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners all share a common goal: building a thriving brand. But in today’s competitive landscape, achieving success requires more than just a great product or service. You need effective marketing strategies that resonate with your target audience. Something few entrepreneurs consider is that the structure you choose for your business can influence the effectiveness of your marketing efforts, making your life easier or harder depending on

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

People are reportedly going to SFO by mistake.

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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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Design You Trust

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

1st Place Winner: Torii by Ulana Switucha The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards featured stunning long exposure photographs that masterfully combine light, time, and minimalist aesthetics, turning everyday scenes into ethereal compositions. The winning photographers displayed exceptional skill in balancing technical precision with artistic vision, celebrating the elegance of minimalism in photography.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

No, it's not just grey.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

All images © Tim McKenna Tim McKenna Documents the Heaving Waves of French Polynesia September 8, 2024 Nature Photography Jackie Andres Share Pin Email Bookmark Teahupo’o, a village located on Tahiti’s southeastern coast, boasts a shallow and precipitous coral reef system that creates a unique surf break, resulting in some of the largest waves on Earth.

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Moo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every great product begins with great design. When a product is crafted to solve a specific problem, it resonates with users by addressing real-life challenges. It’s about more than just aesthetics; it’s using design to find innovative solutions to everyday issues. From the best ballpoint pens with their smooth glide to the powerful suction of a vacuum and even the simple squeeze of a ketchup bottle—these everyday items show how thoughtful design can create iconic, lasting products that people l

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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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Creative Nerds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Learn to transform any photo into a stunning pencil sketch photo effect. We’ll guide you through desaturating, inverting layers, and tweaking settings for that perfect effect. Tutorial details Photoshop Pencil Effect Tutorial Preview Video Transcript: Hello and welcome to Crave Nerds. In today’s Photoshop tutorial, we’ll be sharing with you how you can create a […] The post How to create pencil sketch photo effect in Photoshop first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

All images © Tim McKenna Tim McKenna Documents the Heaving Waves of French Polynesia September 8, 2024 Nature Photography Jackie Andres Share Pin Email Bookmark Teahupo’o, a village located on Tahiti’s southeastern coast, boasts a shallow and precipitous coral reef system that creates a unique surf break, resulting in some of the largest waves on Earth.

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This is Paper

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Mankichi Shinshi's photography embodies the perspective of a conscious observer, capturing the echoes of humanity.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Saved by eatmoreanimals (@eatmoreanimals).

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

You may not have heard of nubia before, but something (that is, the camera, power and experience of using the Z60S Pro) tells me we'll be seeing a lot more of it in the future.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Saved by Doug Lyon (@douglyon).

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

From doodling characters to illustrating for global brands, Alyah Holmes shares her colourful journey in the world of illustration. Illustration may be an increasingly competitive field, but Alyah Holmes has succeeded in standing out. The American-Canadian illustrator and designer has managed to carve a niche for herself thanks to her vibrant, playful style, which has won her work with clients ranging from Nike and Coca-Cola to Penguin Random House and The Ellen Degeneres Show.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Saved by Nathan Schroeder (@nthndesign).

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This is Paper

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Roomroom House by Takeshi Hosaka Architects ingeniously uses 200mm openings to foster communication and connection, transforming this compact Tokyo home into a vibrant, dynamic living space.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Saved by ? & CO (@whyandco).

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Communication Arts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Developers at G&A created an app that provides an immersive virtual tour of the St. Nicholas Shrine, using advanced technology to deliver a welcoming and visually rich experience.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Graphic Design Ethics: Copycats, Clients, and Copyrights An empty canvas stares back at you. Your client's brief sits on the desk, demanding innovation. But somewhere deep in your skull, a nagging voice whispered in the rear of your mind, “Just copy that trendy design you saw last week. No one’s going to notice.” Welcome to graphic design's moral tightrope.

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