Creative Boom
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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Design Milk
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
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
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Azure Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2024
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!
Its Nice That
AUGUST 15, 2024
“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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
We And The Color
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Its Nice That
AUGUST 15, 2024
Gargoyles, griffins, and graphic design – welcome to Blackletter Summer
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Designspiration
AUGUST 15, 2024
Saved by Floris Spoelder (@studioemptiness).
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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Design Milk
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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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.
Designspiration
AUGUST 15, 2024
Saved by sansgil (@sansgil).
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
FlowingData
AUGUST 15, 2024
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).
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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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.
Creative Bloq
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Colossal
AUGUST 15, 2024
“The Surgeon” (2024), graphite on paper, 48 x 48 inches. All images courtesy of Winston Wächter Fine Art, New York, shared with permission Like the root systems that crawl below the earth’s surface, trees touch innumerable aspects of humanity. From cleaning the air and controlling temperatures to providing food and homes for wildlife, our arboreal neighbors are unequivocally essential to sustaining life.
Creative Bloq
AUGUST 15, 2024
ASUS has hit a home run with its expanded ProArt laptop lineup, and the P16 is a proud creative flagbearer.
This is Paper
AUGUST 15, 2024
Alejandro Ramírez Orozco’s photographic documentation of the Rundetaarn in Copenhagen presents a nuanced exploration of spatial continuity within historical architecture.
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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.
Creative Bloq
AUGUST 15, 2024
X's AI image bot is about as chaotic as you'd expect.
Its Nice That
AUGUST 15, 2024
In partnership with Digitas, the shoe brand’s interactive platform also features challenges and a voting system, with prizes to be won.
Creative Bloq
AUGUST 15, 2024
Heading back to school this fall? We've found some excellent top-spec student laptop deals for creative courses.
Noupe
AUGUST 15, 2024
There’s more to streamlining e-commerce stores than web hosting and smart marketing. If you aren’t already using edge computing in your e-commerce business, you might be behind! Here’s why you should consider it for boosting your business website’s speed and performance. What is Edge Computing? Edge computing is a distributed computing framework that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it’s generated rather than relying on a central data center or cloud.
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.
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