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Roam magazine celebrates the modern folk movement in a refreshing new way

Creative Boom

We love a good passion project here at Creative Boom, and here's our favourite of 2024 so far! Roam magazine is taking an inclusive and cross-disciplinary approach to showcasing the modern folk movement. As the philosopher George Santayana once wrote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." But history isn't just a list of names and dates, wars and leaders; it's much broader than that.

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Tony Diterlizzi: my 1980s inspirations

Creative Bloq

It was the decade when fantasy art became part of pop culture. Illustrator and author Tony DiTerlizzi shares his favourite 1980s artists and their influence on him.

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Reboot your creativity: how to reclaim momentum if your January is dragging

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Struggling with the return to work? You're not alone. Read these tips to help reignite your creativity for a dynamic and inspired year ahead. Does January 2024 feel like walking through treacle? Of course, you always expected the first day back after your break to be a bit of a struggle. But surely by now, you think, you should be firing on all cylinders.

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35+ Best Mobile App Landing Page Web Design Inspiration

Graphic Design Junction

In the fast communication world of digital technology, mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. As the demand for innovative and user-friendly applications continues to rise, the importance of a well-designed mobile app landing page cannot be overstated. A landing page serves as the virtual storefront, the first impression that can either captivate or repel potential users.

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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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How to Launch a New Website: The Complete Guide

Inkbot Design

How to Launch a New Website: The Complete Guide Launching a new website can be an exciting yet daunting task. Whether creating a personal blog , an ecommerce store, or a business site, getting an online presence up and running takes strategic planning and hard work. However, the payoff of having your site on the internet makes the effort worthwhile.

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Crafting Your Career Story: Unveiling the Ultimate Resume Booklet Template

We And The Color

In the ever-evolving landscape of job applications, standing out from the crowd has never been more critical. Your resume is not just a piece of paper; it’s your personal marketing tool. It’s the first impression you make on potential employers. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the game-changing resume booklet template designed by ContestDesign using the powerful Adobe InDesign software.

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The evolution olympics logo From 1924 To 2024

Creative Nerds

The highly-anticipated Olympics will be making its grand return to Europe, specifically in the vibrant city of Paris, France, during the warm summer months of 2012. As many are aware, the Olympics is a globally recognized event that bears the title of being the oldest of its kind in the realm of sports. The inaugural […] The post The evolution olympics logo From 1924 To 2024 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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The Power of Colour in Branding and Marketing

Inkbot Design

The Power of Colour in Branding and Marketing Colour plays a vital role in branding and marketing. A company's colours communicate messages about its personality, values, and image. Colours invoke emotions, memories and associations in people and can be used deliberately to influence customer perceptions and behaviour. This article explores the psychology and impact of colour in branding and marketing.

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How to flesh out your creature art

Creative Bloq

Adding weapons, props and more to your characters.

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How to Make a Living Blogging

Inkbot Design

How to Make a Living Blogging Blogging has emerged as a popular way for people to share their passion, voice their opinions, connect with others, and generate income. With over 600 million blogs worldwide and over 100 million new blogs created yearly, blogging's influence continues to grow. But can you make a living from writing blogs? If you approach blogging strategically and work hard, the answer is yes.

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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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16 Best Free Social Media Management Tools to Use

Inkbot Design

16 Best Free Social Media Management Tools to Use Social media has transformed the way businesses and brands connect with customers. With over 4.8 billion social media users, real-time platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn offer immense opportunities to grow an engaged following, drive website traffic, generate leads, and boost sales.

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Exploring Aerotech's Visual Identity: Branding Inspiration

Abduzeedo

Exploring Aerotech's Visual Identity: Branding Inspiration abduzeedo 0114—24 Explore the innovative branding and visual identity of Aerotech, a leader in wind energy. Discover how design intertwines with ecological awareness and technology. In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate branding, Aerotech stands out with its fresh and minimalistic visual identity.

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Nereida Font Family by Latinotype

We And The Color

Unveiling Elegance: The Nereida Font Family by Latinotype In the vast landscape of typography, where words dance on the canvas of creativity, the Nereida font family emerges as a delicate, luminous, and dainty masterpiece. Crafted by the talented designer Luis Bandovas, Nereida is not just a typeface; it is an expressive and versatile personality that breathes life into your words.

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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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IKEA spoofs pretentious advertising techniques in fun new commercial

Creative Boom

The Swedish furniture giant pokes fun at high-end rival brands in an ad that manages to have its cake and cook it. The cost of living crisis poses somewhat of a unique challenge to advertisers at the moment. On the one hand, consumers like being wooed with images of glamour, luxury and exclusivity. On the other hand, many don't have much money right now and don't want their faces rubbed in it.

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Creative Review - Ryan Todd's New Found Original letterpress coasters #illustration #bird

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IKEA spoofs pretentious advertising techniques in fun new commercial

Creative Boom

The Swedish furniture giant pokes fun at high-end rival brands in an ad that manages to have its cake and cook it. The cost of living crisis poses somewhat of a unique challenge to advertisers at the moment. On the one hand, consumers like being wooed with images of glamour, luxury and exclusivity. On the other hand, many don't have much money right now and don't want their faces rubbed in it.

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1960s Advertising – Magazine Ad – Italsider (Italy)

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Saved by William Godwin (@william).

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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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31 Best Instagram Story Templates to Level Up Your Social Content in 2024

onextrapixel

Looking for a way to spice up your Instagram content? Want your profile to seem more professional and organized? You need Instagram Story templates. Instagram Story templates are downloadable. The post 31 Best Instagram Story Templates to Level Up Your Social Content in 2024 appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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FFFFOUND! | manystuff.org — Graphic Design daily selection #print #poster

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Rich Brown

Communication Arts

An unconventional portfolio site by UX/UI designer Rich Brown reveals the person behind the work while showcasing distinctive interactions.

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Fruita Blanch | Identity Designed #logo #design #branding

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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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Why Brands Need to Embrace Hyper-Personalization to Stay Relevant

The Branding Journal

Discover the power of hyper-personalization in enhancing brand loyalty, transforming customer experiences, and driving modern customer engagement.

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Saved by Ferdinand-Noel Bacani (@xariusound).

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Brand Differentiation Strategy: How to Stand Out

Inkbot Design

Brand Differentiation Strategy: How to Stand Out Developing an effective brand differentiation strategy is critical for companies seeking to stand out. A strong differentiation strategy conveys how a brand is unique, positioning it to better resonate with target customers within its industry. As markets become increasingly competitive, having a clear brand differentiation strategy can be the critical driver of brand preference and choice.

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Forty Posters for Forty Years | New at Pentagram #white #1983 #negative #space #poster #pentagram

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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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Unity and imagination: new exhibition sheds fresh light on the 1984-5 Miners' strike

Creative Boom

Miners’ Strike 1984 mass picket confronting police lines, Bilston Glen. Norman Strike at the front of a mass picket, Scotland. © John Sturrock, reportdigital.co.uk A new exhibition by the Martin Parr Foundations sets out to explode cliches and explore the realities of the 1984-5 Miners' Strike, an event that ripped Britain apart. It's difficult for those of us who remember the 1984-5 Miners' Strike to explain to younger people just how life-changing an event this was.

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goldfoil3a #invite #typeface #gold #foil #typography

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Vintage Irish Book Covers #cover #vintage #book

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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.