Creative Boom
JULY 31, 2024
Pentagram partner Marina Willer has announced Overlooked 2.0, a series of art prints that celebrate the artistry and history of London’s ancient streets through brightly coloured reproductions of its manhole covers. In 2016, Pentagram’s Marina Willer unveiled a fascinating series of silkscreen prints made from brass rubbings of utility hole covers all over London.
HONGKIAT
JULY 31, 2024
In traditional responsive design, we rely on media queries to change styles based on the overall viewport size. This works well for adjusting layouts for different screen sizes, but it falls short when you need components to adapt based on their container’s size. To solve this situation, Container Queries were introduced in CSS. They allow you to apply styles to elements based on the dimensions of their containing block, giving you more granular control over responsive design.
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Creative Boom
JULY 31, 2024
The buying and selling platform for creative assets has a brand-new look. Read on to learn the thinking behind it and how it was developed. Envato is an online platform that serves as a bustling marketplace for creative assets, tools and services. Founded in 2006 by Collis Ta'eed and based in Australia, it's essentially a global hub where buyers and sellers of digital products can connect and transact.
Design with Red
JULY 31, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if your favorite celebrities could hang out with their younger selves? Well, Ard Gelinck makes this dream come true! Ard is a Photoshop genius who loves to combine famous celebrities with their younger versions in one magical photo. Let’s dive into his world and see why […] The post The Photoshop Artist Ard Gelinck Combining Past and Present appeared first on Design with Red.
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
HONGKIAT
JULY 31, 2024
CSS Scroll Snap was introduced to allow you to define snap points for scrollable elements. It ensures that the scrolling lands precisely at the desired points. This new CSS feature is especially useful for creating carousels, slideshows, or any layout where you want to control the user’s scrolling experience. Let’s see how it works. New Properties The CSS Scroll Snap module introduces two main new properties to give us more control of the scrolling behavior: scroll-snap-type : This p
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 31, 2024
In the world of graphic design, typography plays a pivotal role in creating visually appealing and effective designs. The right font can elevate a project, making it stand out and communicate its message more effectively. For designers, finding high-quality, modern free fonts is essential, not only for budgetary reasons but also for staying updated with current design trends.
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Design Milk
JULY 31, 2024
If you could sit on a painting, would you? YuoNing Chien presents the Connexion Collection for 808: Studio. The Milan-based designer focuses on playful incarnations of graphic design and minimalism with the beauty of small, regular, and repetitive connections on full display. This makes them easy on the eyes satisfying our inclination for symmetry. “Our fascination with the unique languages and reasons behind each framing system is the concept of the collection, a painting that you can sit
Colossal
JULY 31, 2024
“Hymn to the Big Wheel” by Liz West Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Open Calls On the Shelf: A Photo Book Exhibition (International) In conjunction with the 2024 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is hosting an open theme call for well-conceived, origin
BP&O
JULY 31, 2024
With trend-forecasting agency WGSN identifying ‘multi-species homes’ as one of the ‘top trends of 2024’, the global market for pet products is project to hit £28.75 billion by 2025 – and this excludes the food category. Even furniture design is increasingly influenced by the penchants of our four-legged friends. Catering to this pet-first design movement, Liberty London, Prada, Louis Vuitton The post Lunge by Porto Rocha appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Noupe
JULY 31, 2024
The B2B online marketplace is changing quickly, powered by advanced technology and changing customer demands. In 2023, the worldwide B2B online sales hit a staggering $18.6 billion , a notable jump from its $6.8 billion rate in 2021. As 2024 rolls in, having an online presence isn’t enough. Customizing B2B sales has become extremely vital. It leads to more sales and conversions, among other benefits.
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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.
Design Milk
JULY 31, 2024
Circular transformed a partially constructed commercial building into a vibrant public preschool, part of a city initiative to provide modern school facilities where they are most needed. The Corona 3K Center is located in one of the fastest-growing yet under-served areas in Corona, a neighborhood in the Queens borough of New York City. The area boasts a large population of newly arrived families with young children, where quality childcare is in high demand and suitable options are all-too limi
SpeckyBoy
JULY 31, 2024
Brand guidelines are crucial for maintaining consistency and professionalism in a company’s visual identity. They provide detailed instructions on using logos, color schemes, typography , and many more details. There are a number of free templates available for InDesign that can help simplify the creation of guidelines, making the process much more efficient and accessible.
Abduzeedo
JULY 31, 2024
Luce Plan: Graphic and Web Design by Liudmyla Smolanova abduzeedo 0731—24 Discover the web design and graphic design for Luce Plan by Liudmyla Smolanova, featuring user-friendly interfaces and unique compositions. Luce Plan, a leader in the international lighting sector, is renowned for its pure design and innovative technology. Designer Liudmyla Smolanova took on the challenge of creating a web design and graphic design for Luce Plan that not only reflects the company’s unique identity but also
Design Milk
JULY 31, 2024
Just as it sits between burgundy and maroon, so too does Melbourne-based creative practice Articolo Studios situate itself alongside Gucci and Loewe as a design house harnessing the power of the supersaturated, seemingly supernatural, seductive hue that is oxblood. Helmed by Australian designer Nicci Kavals – their recent showcase, aptly titled Accents of Oxblood , marks the studio’s first foray into color, and notably, the release of Rolo , a robust 12-piece lighting collection comprising
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.
We And The Color
JULY 31, 2024
Lippincott’s recent rebranding of HMH , formerly known as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, marks a significant transformation in the education sector. This dynamic new brand identity not only underscores HMH’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with traditional classroom excellence but also sets the stage for a future where every student’s growth is nurtured.
Noupe
JULY 31, 2024
Imagine in some parallel universe, your website always loads at lightning speed, no matter how many visitors you have, and you never have to worry about scaling servers or maintaining them. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, in that parallel universe, you’re probably using serverless architecture. In this article, we’ll show you how to bring serverless architecture into your reality and how this solution can significantly improve your website’s performance.
Creative Boom
JULY 31, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock If you want to win your creative dream, the Olympians can show you the way. We explain why being competitive is no bad thing and how to approach it within the creative industry. Hooray! The Olympic Games are in full swing, and everyone can sit back and enjoy watching the planet's top athletes battle it out for the ultimate sporting prize.
Creative Bloq
JULY 31, 2024
We've found the best map design to help you see the world differently.
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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.
Design You Trust
JULY 31, 2024
Because everything looks better with a butt in Brian Cook’s collection of fun, offbeat illustrations, beers have rears, Tetris becomes Butris and balloons bear backsides. Hot dog buns have buns of their own, and condiments are down-right cheeky. Shatter your assumptions about who and what can rock a rump because with a little imagination, anything is possible.
Creative Bloq
JULY 31, 2024
Is it weird that I kind of want to collect them?
Colossal
JULY 31, 2024
Photos by Kris Tamburello. All images © Chandler House, shared with permission A fashion boutique in Miami features a one-of-a-kind facade thanks to Michael Chandler, artist and founder of Cape Town-based Chandler House. He created a bespoke, hand-painted, nature-inspired tile installation with “May all the doors of the world always be open to you” appearing on a ribbon floating above the entryway.
Creative Bloq
JULY 31, 2024
30th anniversary design is going down a storm online.
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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.
Moo
JULY 31, 2024
Holiday marketing isn’t just for the end of the year. For The Group Real Estate , a leading real estate company based in the U.S., it’s a continuous strategy that keeps their brokers connected with clients all year round. Over the past four decades, The Group has been helping clients achieve the life and property of their dreams. A key part of their success lies in building lasting connections through innovative marketing.
Creative Bloq
JULY 31, 2024
We talk to the brand's design manager about the conception of Sonos Ace.
We And The Color
JULY 31, 2024
The Mandioca font family, crafted by designer Sofia Mohr and the talented Latinotype Team, is a geometric typeface that offers a nice blend of modern design and timeless elegance. With its harmonious grotesque features, Mandioca provides a fresh and contemporary aesthetic that appeals to a wide range of design sensibilities. Download at MyFonts One of the standout features of Mandioca is its wide proportions.
Creative Bloq
JULY 31, 2024
And you thought Apple's recent iPad ad was bad.
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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.
Abduzeedo
JULY 31, 2024
MUMI's Branding and Editorial Design by Illán Vega Pablo abduzeedo 0731—24 Discover the branding and editorial design for MUMI by Illán Vega Pablo, highlighting geometric identity and bold typographic choices. MUMI, Museo de la Minería y la Industria de Asturias, stands as a testament to the rich industrial heritage of Asturias. The branding and editorial design, crafted by Illán Vega Pablo, brings this history to life through a sophisticated blend of geometric forms and sharp typography.
Designspiration
JULY 31, 2024
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Purple Rose Graphics
JULY 31, 2024
Strategic Branding has a lot of myths around it. Most people think their business has to be big or famous to take advantage of brand strategy. Other people are just straight-up confused about what branding even is. Let me clear this up for you. Strategic Branding is not marketing, graphic design, or copywriting, businesses can use it with very few clients and only a little money in the bank.
Designspiration
JULY 31, 2024
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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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