Thu.Sep 19, 2024

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PayPal's new look: How Pentagram refreshed the global payments giant

Creative Boom

For over two decades, PayPal has been making money transactions easier and more secure for millions worldwide. Pentagram's work aims to match that simplicity while giving the brand a more contemporary and optimistic feel. PayPal, the global leader in digital payments, has unveiled a striking new identity designed by Andrea Trabucco-Campos and his team at Pentagram.

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West Loop by Landor

BP&O

The official blurb that surrounds Chicago’s West Loop area is that it’s the city’s ‘hottest neighbourhood… a foodie mecca’, according to Choose Chicago, a ‘cultural powerhouse’, in the words of Landor, which recently created its new brand identity. Having never been to West Loop, or even Chicago, it’s hard to get a grasp of what this all really means.

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Three Mile Harbor: A Modern Home Inspired by Boat Design

Design Milk

When designing a new home along a scenic waterfront, architects face the challenge of creating both privacy and optimal views. This is particularly true in neighborhoods where narrow, elongated plots are tightly packed along the shore. A recent project in East Hampton, New York, the Three Mile Harbor residence by Bates Masi + Architects , exemplifies a creative response to these constraints, transforming them into opportunities for innovation.

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The best typography of 2010s, as picked by the pros

Creative Bloq

We asked industry experts for their top fonts from the decade taken over by tech.

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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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A Parisian Pied-à-Terre’s Merges Classic and Contemporary

Design Milk

Nestled within the streets of Le Marais, a jewel of Parisian heritage has been reborn. The newly renovated top-floor pied-à-terre is perched within a 17th-century building, weaving a tapestry of time-honored elegance with contemporary sophistication. The past and present are blurred as one travels throughout the property – exposed beams and a stone fireplace date back to 1660, followed by an 18th-century entrance adorned with intricate ironwork.

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The history of the sans serif

Creative Bloq

How the sans serif rose from obscurity to become the go-to font of the 21st century digital age.

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The iconic typefaces that defined each decade

Creative Bloq

From the 1920s to now, this is the type that stood out.

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Fferrone + Chopin’s Downsized Martini Glasses Make a Big Impression

Design Milk

As we move through September, our minds are already turning to the upcoming holiday hosting season. Whether you’re planning to serve non-alcoholic aperitifs or classic spirits, Chopin , a leader in premium vodka, and Fferrone , a renowned name in modern luxury glassware, are ready to elevate your home bartending game. Their collaboration brings us the new Ernestine Mini Martini Collection – a beautifully giftable set of four mini martini glasses, with the option to include a bottle of Chopin Fam

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The Superb Comic Books and Illustrations by Jared Muralt

Design You Trust

Jared Muralt, a talented comic book artist from Bern, Switzerland, is known for his unique style and ability to craft narratives that explore human connections, science, and nature, with his comic series “The Fall” being especially acclaimed. He also co-founded BlackYard Studio, a Swiss design agency that won Bern’s Advancement Award for Design in 2009, showcasing the innovative work he does beyond comics.

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Why Elon Musks's 'X' Twitter rebrand is failing

Creative Bloq

We talk to an expert about the downfall of the brand.

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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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Clever Ep. 217: Amanda Schneider on the Art of Contextualizing Data

Design Milk

As Founder and President of ThinkLab , the only research entity solely focused on the interiors industry, Amanda Schneider revels in data, transforming insights into actionable strategies for design and business innovation. With a deep passion for research, design, and strategic growth, she helps organizations tackle industry trends and optimize workplace environments.

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My Favourite Font: Designer Brian Cho on Duckie

Creative Bloq

"It's airy, playful, and bold.

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Typografiya: Where the Art of Printmaking Meets Web Design

Abduzeedo

Typografiya: Where the Art of Printmaking Meets Web Design abduzeedo 0919—24 Discover the artistry of Typografiya, a St. Petersburg printing house. Their redesigned website blends 20th-century printing press aesthetics with modern web design. Explore their exquisite print work, delve into analog printing processes, and meet the passionate team behind the craft.

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A Professional and Versatile Resume Template for Adobe InDesign

We And The Color

This resume template designed by Broluthfi showcases an elegantly minimalist layout that effectively combines style with clarity, a crucial balance in today’s competitive job market. Designed for Adobe InDesign users, the template is available in two standard sizes: US Letter and A4. These options cater to international and regional standards, ensuring adaptability for users across different locations.

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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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Editorial Design: The New Art of Bookmaking Reimagined

Abduzeedo

Editorial Design: The New Art of Bookmaking Reimagined abduzeedo 0919—24 Design students Gabriele Colia and Leonor Carvalho recently showcased their innovative approach to book and editorial design in their project, "The New Art of Making Books." Inspired by Ulises Carrión's thought-provoking text of the same name, the students embarked on a journey to deconstruct the traditional book format and redefine its elements.

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An Architect’s Home with a Passion for Surfing

We And The Color

Salt Color House: A Dialogue Between Memory and Modernity The Salt Color House, designed by architect Rómulo De Almeida Ne , is a striking project situated along the Mira Channel in Costa Nova do Prado, Portugal. With its stunning location, the house draws upon the unique environment defined by the saline waters of the channel, the vibrant hues of the local vegetation, and the distinct sensory experiences that pervade the area.

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The Video Production Process: A Beginner’s Guide

Graphic Design Junction

Video production is the art and science of creating video content. It is a process that includes everything from the initial concept to the final product. It plays a vital role in the entertainment, marketing, education, and corporate communications industries. Today, video is a powerful tool for storytelling, brand building , and audience engagement.

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Olympic Marketing 2.0: how brands are winning gold through unity, not just sponsorship

Creative Bloq

Unite or become irrelevant, says branding expert Jenna Isken.

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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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10 UI/UX Design Principles That Rule the Digital Space

Inkbot Design

10 UI/UX Design Principles That Rule the Digital Space Have you ever suggested a website or an app to someone purely based on its stunning appearance and effortless navigation? If so, you know the significance of excellent user interface design in crafting user-friendly and captivating digital interactions. In today's tech landscape, the importance of UI design principles cannot be emphasised enough.

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Want to Save a Colossal Article for Later? Bookmarking Is Here

Colossal

If you’ve ever read an article on Colossal and thought, “Wow… if only I could save this amazing piece of inspiration for later and continue reading without disruption,” then we have good news for you! We’ve added a handy new feature to save an article for inspiration, research, lesson plans, and endless creative rabbit holes.

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Carved Book Landscapes by Guy Laramee | Colossal #carving #book #art

Designspiration

Saved by Nathan Schroeder (@nthndesign).

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Retirement Ages by Country

FlowingData

China recently increased their retirement age to 63 for men and 55 for women (and 58 for female civil servants). Even with the adjustment, the country is still on the lower end when compared to other countries.

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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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After having a stroke at 25, Eilish Briscoe created a typeface to show the process of learning to write again

Its Nice That

As a way of grappling with the life-changing experience and raising awareness of strokes in young people, the London-based creative has created a series of type-based projects, all based on one specific realisation: “expression is a luxury”.

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ACDF Brings a Human Scale to High-Rise Student Housing in Montreal

Azure Magazine

On the west end of downtown Montreal, the Shaughnessy Village neighbourhood is a distinctive specimen of mid-century built form. While the area is full of broad, imposing concrete slab towers characteristic of the modernist era across North America, the community is distinguished by its unusually compact and street-friendly urban fabric. These are towers in the park — just without the park.

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AI filmmaking is "making the creative process so much smoother," says the director of the new Jordan Rudess music video

Creative Bloq

Director Guy Bolandi explains how AI platform LTX Studio was used to create Shadow of the Moon.

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Pentagram’s Paypal rebrand features a new motion language that mimics payment gestures

Its Nice That

With the aim to emulate the simplicity of the online payment system, the new design direction by Andrea Trabucco-Campos’ team features new motion elements celebrating everyday user actions like “tapping, flipping and swiping”.

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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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Acer Swift 3 review: student laptop aces the back-to-school test, has room for graphic improvement

Creative Bloq

The Acer Swift 3 is a lightweight and affordable all-around laptop for students, but some compromises limit its scope.

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David Moreno’s Anthropomorphic Foundations Support Cascading Villages

Colossal

From thin rods of steel, Barcelona-based artist David Moreno ( previously ) constructs towering houses and cascading villages that reflect the architecture of our lives. He often incorporates anthropomorphic, anatomical elements, suggesting skeletons or beating hearts. For example, “Construcción en cabeza—Cabeza en construcción,” which translates to “head construction—head under construction,” a hillside-like foundation takes the form of a face.

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Filmmakers attack Lionsgate plan to train AI video on back catalogue (and yes, that means John Wick)

Creative Bloq

A deal to create Hollywood's first AI video generator hasn't been well received.

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How Canva reduces trial cancellation

UX Collective

A round of applause for personalisation, transparency & trust Continue reading on UX Collective »

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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.