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Ben Clark Design combines summer and winter in clever travel identity

Creative Boom

Branding Best Workplaces in Travel required balancing several themes. Manchester-based designer Ben Clark explains how he went about it. Founded in 2022, Best Workplaces in Travel is a yearly survey and award ceremony gathering critical insight into the factors employees in the travel industry value most in their employers. Every year, the best-performing organisations across various categories are awarded along with a top 30 list of best employers, helping to drive best practices across the ind

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How to Craft Stories Through Layouts and Typography

Designer Daily

Learning how to convey a narrative with your layouts and typography is a must if you want a career in graphic design. Understanding how to weave stories with graphics is crucial whether you’re an experienced designer or a newcomer to the profession of graphic design. In this blog, we will delve into the intricate connection between images and text and explain how to use this dynamic to your advantage while writing fascinating narratives.

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PJ Harvey's deceptively simple album cover wins Best Art Vinyl 2023 Award

Creative Boom

Last night saw the winners of the Best Art Vinyl 2023 Award announced, with the sleeve design for PJ Harvey's tenth studio album emerging victorious. Reports of the death of vinyl appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Despite being superseded by everything from cassette tapes to mini discs, records continue to appeal to the public and have recently reached sales figures not seen since the 1990s.

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Top 10 WordPress Themes to Use (Updated for 2024)

HONGKIAT

Finding the ideal WordPress theme for your website-building project can be challenging. First, you need to understand your project’s specific needs and identify the optimal solutions for those needs. Then, you must search for an exceptional WordPress theme that provides those solutions – often hidden among thousands of others. If you don’t have ample time, your search might not be worthwhile.

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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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Oliver Du Puy Casts Period Details Against Minimalist Backdrops for Garden Lane Residence

Design Milk

Garden Lane Residence is a minimalist historic home located in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Oliver Du Puy and produced by Karine Monié with styling by Jess Kneebone. The main objectives were to reconfigure and extend the heritage home to address the issues of darkness and confinement. Du Puy’s vision was to unearth and celebrate the concealed period details while crafting expansive and light-filled spaces that exuded warmth and serenity.

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Herb Lubalin: Life and Legacy of the Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

Herb Lubalin: Life and Legacy of the Graphic Designer Herb Lubalin was an acclaimed American graphic designer and typographer who enormously impacted the design world from the 1950s through the 1970s. Renowned for his inventive typographic designs and promotional materials, Lubalin created some of his era's most memorable and influential logos, magazine covers, posters, and typefaces.

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DayOff – Beach Bar & Restaurant Branding by Futura

We And The Color

Capturing the Essence of Paradise: DayOff’s Coastal Charm. Nestled amidst the sun-kissed shores of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, DayOff stands as a beacon of seaside relaxation and culinary indulgence. This beach bar and restaurant embodies the very essence of a tropical getaway, offering an escape from the ordinary and a plunge into the vibrant spirit of Mexico.

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5,000 Years of Feminine Power and Prestige Are On Display in ‘Revered and Feared’

Colossal

Porcelain, about 1700–22, China. Image © The Trustees of the British Museum. All images shared with permission From goddesses and deities to demons and witches, women’s spirituality has always been fraught and the instigator of both awe-inspiring respect and immense anxieties. An exhibition on view now at Caixa Forum in Madrid brings 5,000 years of these complicated feelings together through 166 historical and contemporary artworks.

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Edie Medley’s comic about trying to treat a UTI is painfully relatable

Its Nice That

The London-based illustrator aims to raise awareness of how often issues of women’s health are overlooked and mistreated.

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In Large-Scale Installations, Sam Wilde Imagines a Post-Natural Future in Lurid Color

Colossal

“Pollution Palace,” (2023), Zhuhai, China. All images © Sam Wilde, shared with permission “For generations, we have been taught to bear the responsibility of keeping nature in its most untouched and purest form, but try as we might, Pandora’s box has been opened,” says London-based artist and designer Sam Wilde. His striking illustrations and public artworks portray an imagined world “where we just let everything go awry.” Wilde, who as an undergraduate

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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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Boeing panel that blew off during flight

FlowingData

A refrigerator-sized panel popped off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 during the ascent of an Alaska Airlines flight. Reuters illustrates what that panel is for , other airlines with the same configuration, and where they travel.

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Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary logo is an instant classic

Creative Bloq

It celebrates the studio’s rich history.

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The Best Video Editing Software in 2024

Inkbot Design

The Best Video Editing Software in 2024 Video editing has come a long way in the past decade. With the explosion of video content online and increasing access to cameras and production equipment, more people than ever are editing videos. But with so many video editing programs on the market, how do you determine which is best? This comprehensive guide examines the best video editing software available in 2024 based on performance, features, learning curve, platform availability, and value.

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11 Can’t-Miss Lectures Getting 2024 Off to a Great Start

Azure Magazine

If the New Year brought a craving for new knowledge and inspiration, you’re in luck. Many major design institutions, fairs and festivals are hitting the ground running with a great lineup of lectures and panels featuring some of our favourite industry luminaries. So pull out your crisp new 2024 agenda (or scroll to a new page of your digital calendar) and mark down the dates below.

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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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This humble tin of fish expertly demonstrates stylish functional design

Creative Bloq

It's causing a splash online.

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Crafting an effective design system strategy

UX Collective

How to build a strategy, not a roadmap A design system is a product. A product that solves concrete tasks: ensuring consistency reducing development time and much more Most often, the main reason to create a new product is that you want it to be different from the existing ones on the market. After all, why waste time and effort to copy the existing solution, if the users, most likely, will choose the “original” which has already earned recognition in the market?

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A Day in the Life: Marvel Studios' Craig Elliott

Creative Bloq

The production designer reveals his daily schedule, and why young artists should seek happiness.

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Exploring Typefool's Elegant Branding and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Exploring Typefool's Elegant Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0111—24 Dive into Typefool's branding and visual identity. Discover how minimalistic design and typography create compelling brand stories for diverse audiences. In the ever-evolving landscape of branding and visual identity, Typefool stands out as a beacon of minimalistic design and impactful storytelling.

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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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First impressions: concept artist and illustrator Emily Chapman

Creative Bloq

A host of creative endeavours led the artist to her craft.

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Elevate Your Presentations with the Ultimate Pitch Deck Template

We And The Color

Welcome to the future of presentation excellence! TemplatesForest has unleashed a game-changer in the world of pitch decks, and it’s a masterpiece crafted with precision using Adobe InDesign. Say hello to the 16-page wonder available in US Letter and A4 sizes, designed to redefine how you showcase your brand identity or launch your next groundbreaking business venture.

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Wonderwerk x YUZUCO Unveil LUV YUZU Lite's Vibrant Packagin

The Dieline

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Elevating Your Business: The Impact of Personal Branding on Small Business Success

Noupe

If you’re a small business owner, you can’t rely on long-established brand awareness or a major advertising campaign to reach your customers. In all likelihood, you’re going to have to do the heavy lifting on your own — and that starts by cultivating a personal brand. If people feel more connected to you as a business owner, they’re going to be more likely to trust your business when they need the products or services your industry provides.

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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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I Can't Believe It's Not Plastic (or Butter): Upfield Launches Flora In Plastic-Free Tub

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Tropicana Wages War on AI

The Dieline

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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OMSE's Captivating Packaging for Black Bee Honey's Pure British Delight

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Energizing Dreams: SleepFuel's Unique Branding Journey

Abduzeedo

Energizing Dreams: SleepFuel's Unique Branding Journey abduzeedo 0111—24 Journey through SleepFuel's branding transformation, where sleep is not just rest, but a catalyst for an energetic tomorrow. In the competitive health supplement market, SleepFuel™ emerges as a trailblazer with its distinctive branding and visual identity designed by Othila / Creative House.

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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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Velveeta Releases the 14 Karat Gold Drip Lip Cuff in Collaboration with George The Jeweler

The Die Line

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Deep Blue and Burgundy Literary Inspired Invitations

Press'd

We had the pleasure of working with Audrey and Roshan on their beautiful book inspired wedding invitations. Both avid readers, and holding their wedding in the Strand’s Rare Book Room, they wanted an invite to match. We created a custom book invitation, using our Matilde sample. A bookmark shaped reply card finishes this perfect literary suite.

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Original painting Folds 11 x 14 geometric by magnapaint on Etsy #abstract #geometry #design #graphic #minimalism

Designspiration

Saved by Clayton Perryman (@clayton).

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Black Bee Honey by OMSE

BP&O

It was yesterday I made a run to the local supermarket to pick up some essentials. I had two choices, turn left to Waitrose or right to Morrisons. Despite being somewhat price conscious, I enjoy looking at the packaging at the higher-priced Waitrose, so went left–let’s say it’s the cost of being a designer. Anyway, honey was on the list. The post Black Bee Honey by OMSE appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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.