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Emotional, expressive, evocative: Illustrator Ilya Kazakov is proving that cute is the way forward

Creative Boom

From contemplative cats to wide-eyed bat skeletons and even Santa on an exercise bike, Ilya Kazakov's cartoony characters are helping the artist build his own community of fans and clients around the world. Originally from the Russian territory of Sakha – also called Yakutia – Ilya Kazakov is one of the most northerly illustrators we've featured in a while.

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New Shadow Play Collection From Juntos Projects Embodies Togetherness

Design Milk

Meet the dynamic Shadow Play Collection from Juntos Projects. First displayed in WANTED 2024 at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) , this work reflects upon the warmth and sturdiness that stems from the brand’s name in Spanish, ‘together.’ Pulling on the interplay of light and shadow, the designers are inspired by the provenance of the natural material and the respectful consideration of its use.

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50+ Minimalist Logos That Master Negative Space

Graphic Design Junction

Minimalist logos have become a cornerstone of modern branding, where simplicity meets sophistication. By stripping away unnecessary elements and focusing on the essential, minimalist logos capture the essence of a brand in the most straightforward way possible. A particularly compelling technique within minimalist design is the use of negative space.

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Comprehensive Guide to CSS Pseudo-Classes and Their Usage

HONGKIAT

Whether you’re new to CSS or have years of experience, you’ve likely encountered pseudo-classes. The most commonly recognized pseudo-class is probably :hover , which allows us to style an element when it’s in the hover state , such as when a mouse pointer hovers over it. Building on concepts from our previous discussions on margin:auto and CSS Floats , this post provides a detailed examination of pseudo-classes.

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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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Portuguese Architecture Firm Summary Designs Modular Kindergartens in Vibrant Colour

Azure Magazine

Applying prefab architecture – and the range of possibilities it offers – to kindergarten design, Summary has quickly realized four modular schools for tots in various Lisbon neighbourhoods. Embracing a palette of playful hues, the Porto firm’s project is a vibrant response to a public tender issued by the city in search of the most suitable solutions for this type of educational facility.

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Heralding the ancient and otherworldly charm of Future Medieval graphics

Its Nice That

Gargoyles, griffins, and graphic design – welcome to Blackletter Summer

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10 Best Books on Graphic Design: A Deep Dive into Visual Creativity

Inkbot Design

10 Best Books on Graphic Design: A Deep Dive into Visual Creativity There is more to graphic design than just making things look pretty. It is about conveying ideas, stirring emotions and solving problems visually. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced specialist, this field is always changing; therefore, it constantly demands more knowledge.

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Mary Banas on designing album covers for Mitski that live up to her sound

Its Nice That

“The work needs to amplify the photography and mood of the albums, but each one has a different path to getting there,” says the designer.

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10 Best MacBook Air Accessories: Boost Your Productivity

Inkbot Design

10 Best MacBook Air Accessories: Boost Your Productivity Let’s discuss transforming a sleek and lightweight laptop into a productivity beast. You already have an incredible machine, but why stop there? Let’s amp up your setup to skyrocket your work (and play) capabilities. Imagine you’re at your favourite café, sipping on a latte, and your MacBook Air turns heads with jaw-dropping accessories.

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Unique Resume Design Template for Adobe InDesign

We And The Color

This Adobe InDesign resume template by DesignCoach is a fusion of modern design and professional presentation, meticulously crafted for individuals aiming to make a lasting impression. Sized at A4 and encompassing two pages—a resume (CV) and a cover letter—it offers a comprehensive package that caters to job seekers who value aesthetics and functionality.

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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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Brand Communication: The Art of Telling Your Story

Inkbot Design

Brand Communication: The Art of Telling Your Story You’re at a party teeming with people you don’t know. They’re all talking and laughing, sharing stories left and right. How do you make yourself heard? How do you connect with others genuinely and memorably? Now, picture your brand at that party. That’s the challenge you face in today’s market. Your brand isn’t just another face in the crowd – it has a unique story.

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Homemade is Best - today and tomorrow #simple #ikea #minimal #food

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Saved by Floris Spoelder (@studioemptiness).

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8 Best UI Design Software Options for Beginners

Inkbot Design

8 Best UI Design Software Options for Beginners User interface (UI) design is essential to our interaction with technology. Being a UI designer means that you are the one who plans the way we experience digital products by creating interfaces that are not only attractive but also easy to use. However, if you want to make these dreams come true and have fun while doing them, this article is for you; read on!

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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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Branding for Nonprofits: Identity in the Social Sector

Inkbot Design

Branding for Nonprofits: Identity in the Social Sector Imagine a little charity with a gigantic concern struggling to be noticed amid numerous other deserving organisations. They are performing wonders – turning people’s lives around daily. But still, they remain unseen. Do you know that feeling? Welcome to the world of branding for nonprofits, where your good intentions meet marketing know-how.

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Tall Business Cards - Business Cards - Creattica #card #business

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Saved by sansgil (@sansgil).

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SEO in Website Design: Boost Your Online Presence

Inkbot Design

SEO in Website Design: Boost Your Online Presence Why do some websites reach the top of search results while others don't exist? It's because of the magical role of SEO in website design. These two aspects are inseparable in today's digital world; they work together to make you more visible online and drive traffic to your site. But here’s the thing: getting good at SEO through website design isn’t about keyword stuffing or throwing up a flashy site.

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Saved by Hugo Carvalho Araújo (@hugo).

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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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Surprise: Musk's new Grok AI model is an absolute dumpster fire

Creative Bloq

X's AI image bot is about as chaotic as you'd expect.

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FiiO Gives Portable CD + Cassette Players a Modern Spin

Design Milk

FiiO is taking the technology of yesteryear and bringing it into the modern era. The Chinese audio gear company has announced the new FiiO DM13 portable CD player , alongside a refresh of the FiiO CP13 portable cassette player. Both have instantly classic designs and modern features, plus they’ll allow you dig out that CD and cassette collection that you’ve been storing in the garage, to enjoy once again.

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ASUS ProArt P16 review: like a MacBook Pro, but better

Creative Bloq

ASUS has hit a home run with its expanded ProArt laptop lineup, and the P16 is a proud creative flagbearer.

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Testing AI tools to make a visual data story

FlowingData

For The Pudding, Russell Samora and Michelle Pera-McGhee gave generative AI a serious try to see how much effort is required and the quality of the results. There was output. It wasn’t the best. However: It’s sort of like comparing a woodworking artisan’s table to one from IKEA. The artisans invest immense time and effort into their high-quality pieces, while IKEA produces things quickly and cheaply, and most people probably can’t tell the difference (or don’t care).

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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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Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 specs are making the wait even harder

Creative Bloq

Will it finally arrive in 2024?

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Laravel Development Environment Compared

HONGKIAT

When developing a Laravel application, having a reliable local development environment is as important as the code itself. A good local development environment can help you work more efficiently, test your code, and avoid potential deployment issues. There are several tools available within the Laravel ecosystem, such as Homestead , Valet , Sail , and Herd , as well as tools outside their ecosystem like MAMP.

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VR Trombone Champ looks as weird and hilarious as the original

Creative Bloq

The 'Unflattened' game was a surprise highlight of the first VR Games Showcase.

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Which Clients Matter More: New vs. Existing?

HONGKIAT

If you’re a freelance designer serving a target market that seems to be shrinking or not providing you with quite enough business, maybe it’s time to change up your client base. This can be done in a number of different ways, but usually involves making a decision about whether to seek out new clients or upsell and strengthen your relationships with the clients you already have.

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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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Two of the best laptops I've ever reviewed are on sale right now

Creative Bloq

The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge are two top-spec laptops for creatives, and now more affordable with back-to-school savings.

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Is your UX accounting for actual human nature?

UX Collective

A life lesson from LastPass.

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These 4 epic creative laptop deals are my back to school picks

Creative Bloq

Heading back to school this fall? We've found some excellent top-spec student laptop deals for creative courses.

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Advanced Figma components tips & tricks: little gems we love 2024

UX Collective

At Config 2024, Figma rolled out a fresh new user interface design with some fantastic new features and hidden gems.

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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.