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Beyond the Brand: new Warhol exhibition unearths rarely-seen art treasures

Creative Boom

The Andy Warhol exhibition 'Beyond the Brand ' at Halcyon Gallery Think you know Warhol? A new exhibition coming to London challenges you to think again. You can't possibly work in a creative field without hearing people reference the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). In fact, you've probably done so yourself a few times. But how much do you really know about him and his art?

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20 Best Portfolio WordPress Themes for 2024 (Free and Premium)

HONGKIAT

Building a compelling online portfolio is a vital step for creatives, freelancers, and professionals looking to showcase their work. Understanding this, we’ve put together a selection of 20 WordPress themes , each carefully chosen to help you present your portfolio in the best light. Our list includes both free and premium WordPress themes , ensuring there’s a fit for every budget and style preference.

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Dialogue In The Window: Tinglin Liu pays tribute to a hidden London treasure

Creative Boom

London isn't just about monuments and department stores: look beyond the tourist hubs, and you'll find a hidden world of cultural quirks. Tinglin Liu draws attention to one such street in her latest illustration project. Many people who visit London for a day trip or short work visit only get to experience the city at a superficial level. The towering skyline.

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20 Creative “Big Head” Photo Effects

HONGKIAT

It all began with Christopher Huet , a skilled photo manipulator who embarked on a playful journey with human heads. He discovered that simply enlarging a head could spark laughter. And it’s not just him; this fun idea quickly caught on. The online community of Photoshop enthusiasts, amused by Huet’s work, embarked on their own adventures in big head manipulation.

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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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Ben Zank questions social norms through hyper-staged performance art

Creative Boom

© Ben Zank We profile the rising star of American art photography and explore his use of nudes, bizarre scenarios and celebrations of the absurd. Art may hold a mirror up to nature, but sometimes, it's good for that mirror to be a little crooked so that we perceive our surroundings differently. If we continue the metaphor, the work of art photographer Ben Zank might be described as a veritable hall of mirrors.

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20+ Rebranding Tips for Freelancers

Inkbot Design

20+ Rebranding Tips for Freelancers As a freelancer, your personal brand is everything. It sets you apart from the competition and helps attract new clients. But over time, your brand can start to feel stale. Or maybe your services have expanded into new offerings that don’t quite align with your current brand. If that’s the case, it might be time to rebrand.

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In the World’s Largest Cypress Forest, Surf Durrani Captures Atmospheric Autumnal Colors

Colossal

“Rust in the Swamp.” All images © Surf Durrani, shared with permission A cardiologist by day, Surf Durrani ventures around the world with his camera in his spare time, drawn to lush scenery and magnificent vistas. “I find the natural world profoundly beautiful and spiritually moving,” he tells Colossal. “In nature, I see art forms everywhere that are emotionally very satisfying for me.” One recent series takes us on an atmospheric journey through the Big Cypre

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9 Best Automated Testing Frameworks For PHP

HONGKIAT

Are you tired of spending hours debugging your PHP code? For many programmers, it’s not exactly a thrilling task. However, there’s a smart solution that can make this less of a chore: automated testing. This approach can greatly enhance the efficiency of PHP development by utilizing pre-written tests to guide the development process. In this article, we’ll explore why automated testing is beneficial , how it functions, and introduce you to some of the top testing frameworks that you can use to g

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Fuoco's Marriage of Vintage Italian Charm and Modern Elegance in a Jar

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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What DWR’s Champagne Chair Contest Reminds Me About Design

Design Milk

Architects are inclined to believe that they can design anything and everything – often with reckless abandon – so when I was invited to participate in Design Within Reach’s (DWR) Champagne Chair Contest , in partnership with Pommery , I knew I had to do it. But to avoid falling victim to the same hubris, or producing a chair that looks like it was plucked from the screen of commercial software, I made a visit to my alma mater at Syracuse University to thumb through texts in the School of Archit

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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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Todd St. John Hones Surprise and Delight in His Jocular Wooden Characters

Colossal

“Fafafafa.” All images © Todd St. John, shared with permission From lethargic lions to a fragmented figure with a distinguished chuckle, the sculptures of Brooklyn-based artist and designer Todd St. John are tailored toward surprise and wonder. Alongside personal projects, St. John collaborates with editorial clients like The New York Times and The New Yorker and brands like Netflix and Google to illustrate ideas or emotions that words are inadequate to convey.

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Samsung Frames Wireless Surround Sound as Home Decor

Design Milk

As usual, Samsung’s footprint across this year’s CES show left a wide and deep impression. In addition to announcing partnerships with residential power provider Tesla ahead of the show, unveiling a new ecosystem of AI-powered kitchen appliances , and rolling out a newly updated smart home companion robot , the consumer electronics giant launched the industry’s first ‘OLED Glare Free’ technology along with a transparent Micro LED television that attracted CES crowds to ooh and ahh.

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Absolut and Ocean Spray Team Up To Create a Sparkling Version of a Cocktail Classic

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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Fireside at Five Unveils Enchanting Corpse Reviver Can Design

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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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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Growin Agency: Clever Concept Design for Branding and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Growin Agency: Clever Concept Design for Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0116—24 Discover how Growin Marketing Agency's logo branding, crafted by Jowel Ahmed, brings a fresh and elegant perspective to branding and visual identity. In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, the Growin Marketing Agency's new logo and visual identity, conceptualized by Jowel Ahmed, stands as a testament to elegant simplicity and innovative design.

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Marvel’s top artist from the 1950s finally gets reprinted in full

Creative Bloq

The Atlas Artist Edition Vol. 1: Joe Maneely is pure retro fun.

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Cadbury Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Retro Packs

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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Your TikTok dances aren't safe from AI content scraping

Creative Bloq

Alibaba's Animate Anyone is trained on over 300 TikTok videos.

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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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Revolutionize Your Business Presentations with Tom Sarraipo’s Adobe InDesign Business Proposal Template

We And The Color

Whether you’re pitching a new idea to potential clients or seeking investment for your startup, a well-crafted business proposal can be the key to success. Enter Tom Sarraipo’s Adobe InDesign Business Proposal Template – a game-changer that promises to elevate your business presentations to new heights. Download at Adobe Stock Please note that this template requires Adobe InDesign.

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Brewing Visual Impact: Typography in Cerveja (048)'s Packaging Design

Abduzeedo

Brewing Visual Impact: Typography in Cerveja (048)'s Packaging Design abduzeedo 0116—24 Discover the innovative branding and packaging design of Cerveja (048) by FatFaceStudio, transforming craft beer aesthetics. In the evolving landscape of craft beer, one name stands out for its unique approach to branding and visual identity: Cerveja (048). This brand, born in Florianópolis, has embarked on a journey that transcends traditional brewing aesthetics, thanks to the creative prowess of FatFaceStud

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Studio Punch studiopunch.ca Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design. Hair Portrait Photographer: Gabriel Germain Model: Tina A. Niaki #curls #woman #artistic #lips #studiopunch #dream #hair #dreaming #photography #portrait #brown #kiss

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Studio Punch studiopunch.ca Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design. Hair Portrait Photographer: Gabriel Germain Model: Tina A.

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Bishan Hotel by Y.AD Studio

We And The Color

In the heart of a time-honored village, where centuries-old Anhui-style residences gracefully stand as a testament to the rich history and culture embedded in the landscape, Y.AD Studio embarked on an architectural journey that seamlessly weaves modernity into the tapestry of tradition. The secluded haven they envisioned would be a hidden gem, requiring a meandering exploration through the narrow and winding lanes of the village to reach its tranquil embrace.

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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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20+ Best Free Geometric Fonts for Designers

SpeckyBoy

Great typography is the art and skill of organizing type to ensure that written language is clear, easily readable, and visually appealing when presented. The right font can lift a design from ordinary to extraordinary, influencing the viewer’s perception and interaction with the content. It’s not merely about selecting attractive fonts; it’s about creating an experience that resonates and communicates effectively.

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Refill Done Right: Finding the Ideal Materials for Packaging Refill Systems

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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BeHired: Redefining Branding and Visual Identity in HR Tech

Abduzeedo

BeHired: Redefining Branding and Visual Identity in HR Tech abduzeedo 0116—24 Explore how BeHired redefines branding and visual identity in HR Tech, a captivating journey of design innovation and global impact. In the dynamic world of HR Tech, BeHired emerges as a paradigm-shifting startup, transforming the landscape of global employment opportunities.

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Rosebud and Rose Gold Invitations

Press'd

Mariana at our NYC studio worked with Blair and Max to bring their invitations to life. A previous post , detailing a customization of Jorie with a floral frame and inset double border inspired the invitation layout. We used the ginko leaf pattern from our Mirabelle design to create a debossed frame on the invitation card. This motif was then repeated in letterpress on the reply card, and foil stamped on the liner.

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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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Print’s timeless. Some tech? Not so much.

Moo

The printing press was invented in 1440. The fax machine, over 500 years later. But while print’s still going strong, no one’s doing any faxing these days. And since that first drop of ink hit the page, so much office tech has come and gone. Things that felt so new and exciting at the time, only to feel retro just a few years later. Like these… Ecards instead of paper cards Takes us back to a period in the early 2000s when everything was “e” something.

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This hypnotising optical illusion is the most confusing I've seen

Creative Bloq

Turns out parallax isn't just for web design.

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photo #flow #dream #fly #sand #desert

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Saved by Nam Nguyens (@namnguyens).

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Ever wondered about the history of your city’s Chinatown? Yunfei Ren explores San Francisco’s

Its Nice That

The Wuhan-born and bred photographer traces the history of Chinese American migration and discrimination with powerfully cinematic and surreal vignettes taken at the eldest Chinatown outside of Asia.

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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.