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Pentagram's identity for Dublin tourism experience is delightfully cliche-free

Creative Boom

The Book of Kells is one of Ireland's biggest tourist attractions. In branding its new visitor experience, Pentagram has masterfully avoided tired Celtic tropes to create a fresh and vibrant visual identity. Many Brits' primary experience of Dublin might be on a stag weekend or hen do. But there's far more to this vibrant European capital than downing shots in Temple Bar.

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Ressence Takes a Graphic Approach With the Type 1° Round M Wristwatch

Design Milk

As an unapologetic admirer of everything watchmaker Ressence does in distinguishing itself within the horological realm (their TYPE 3 model was one of our holiday gift picks ), I came to an abrupt pause while doom scrolling when I happened upon the brand’s post announcing a new TYPE 1° Round M – a wristwatch inspired by the “graphic arts.” The titanium case timepiece is realized in a quartet of polychromatic contrasting rings of red, blue, yellow, and green that almost seems d

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Illustrator Spotlight: Zhenyi Zheng

Booooooom

A selection of work by Chinese illustrator and designer Zhenyi Zheng.

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"The demand in the field is crazy – it's a very strong career path," says Adobe's senior director of 3D

Creative Bloq

'People don't realise so much of what you see today is 3D.

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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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STUDIO K’s Industrial Zen Design for BIÂN Celebrates Three Years

Design Milk

STUDIO K’s empathetic design ethos still echoes through the 25,000-square-feet of wellness, work, and community spaces comprising BIÂN – Chicago’s premiere health and social club – some three years later in a testament to the multidisciplinary firm’s holistic approach and collaborative workflow. Housed in a bi-level commercial building, the comprehensive network of spaces – including fitness, recovery, nutrition, medicine or alternative therapies, socialization, and spa – feels more like a biosp

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AI can’t design your brand's tone of voice: here’s why

Creative Bloq

There are some concepts AI just can't grasp.

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Whoops… Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will have an NPC voiced by AI

Creative Bloq

A mistake?

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F5: Dwight White II on the Art + Collaborations That Inspire Him

Design Milk

Ask any artist how they found themself in the art world and many will regale you with a tale of an unexpected career path. Dwight White II is a Chicago- and Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist who turned to the medium after suffering a life-changing injury while playing football at Northwestern University. This pivot to another this interest has carried Dwight down a winding path to a place where his work straddles fine art, sociology, and experiential design. “It clicked for me dur

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Famous Keith Haring painting ‘completed’ with AI

Creative Bloq

Fans have called it a “desecration”

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20 Best Gifts for Music Lovers in 2024

HONGKIAT

Music is a universal language that transcends borders and brings people together. For those who passionately love music, it’s not just about listening – it’s about immersing oneself in the experience. This is where music gadgets come into play, enhancing the experience and making it more enjoyable. In this blog post, we will explore 20 must-have music gadgets for music lovers.

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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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Tropical Vibes Unleashed with Studio Nice One's Playful Packaging for Soul Energise

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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imm Cologne 2024: The Installation Circles Connect Design and Sustainability

Azure Magazine

Themed “Connecting Communities,” imm Cologne 2024 continues the reconceptualized format that began with the recent imm Spring Edition in 2023. Back to its regularly scheduled January date (14 to 18), the tradeshow once again invites the international design industry to discover the furniture and product trends and innovations that are set to influence the year ahead.

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Dry January Returns for 2024 (And We’ve Got Some New to New-Ish Drinks)

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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Driving Devotion with Customer Loyalty Programs

Inkbot Design

Driving Devotion with Customer Loyalty Programs Customer loyalty programs have become ubiquitous in retail, hospitality, and other industries. These programs offer incentives and rewards to customers in exchange for their continued patronage and increased spending. However, not all loyalty programs are created equal when driving true customer devotion.

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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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Graphic Design Meets Retro Vibe in Videotape II Posters

Abduzeedo

Graphic Design Meets Retro Vibe in Videotape II Posters abduzeedo 0112—24 Explore the world of graphic design through Xavier Esclusa Trias' "Videotape II" poster collection, where retro inspiration meets modern aesthetics, perfect for design enthusiasts. In the ever-evolving landscape of graphic design, Xavier Esclusa Trias' "Poster Collection/Retro Brands/Videotape II" emerges as a beacon of inspiration.

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A Knotted Octopus Carved Directly into Two Pianos Entwines Maskull Lasserre’s New Musical Sculpture

Colossal

“The Third Octave” (2023). All images © Maskull Lasserre, shared with permission Behind the hammers and pins of most upright pianos is a hard mass of spruce, maple, or mahogany, what artist Maskull Lasserre ( previously ) refers to as a “secret volume of solid wood.” “I always thought this (component) had a dormant potential beyond its basic supporting role in securing the tuning keys for the piano strings,” he tells Colossal.

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A Photoshop Mockup of Two Wood Frames in an Apartment

We And The Color

Elevate Your Interior Design Game with Moixó Studio’s Wood Frame Mockup In graphic design, attention to detail and presentation can make or break a project. One element that consistently adds a touch of sophistication to any interior is the thoughtful incorporation of wood frames. Moixó Studio , renowned for its innovative design resources, has introduced a game-changing Photoshop mockup featuring two exquisite wood frames set in a stylish apartment backdrop.

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Monitor Features That Optimize Creative Workflow

Graphic Design USA

To thrive, graphic designers must evolve to keep up with the changing demands. Monitors with high-resolution, accurate color reproduction and ample connectivity are not only a must but can help improve design experiences and process.

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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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Graphic Design Trends for 2024

Vecteezy

As we embark on a journey into 2024, the design landscape is poised to witness groundbreaking trends that redefine aesthetics and functionality. In this blog, we’ll explore the emerging design directions that focus on both form and function. If you’re on the lookout for fresh content for your projects, Vecteezy offers a diverse range of high-quality vectors, photos, videos, and templates making it a valuable resource for your design needs, from social media campaigns to website redes

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design work life » cataloging inspiration daily #illustration #wedding #invitation

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Saved by thisisgraphic (@thisisgraphic).

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Westerland Grotesk Font Family by SG Type

We And The Color

Unveiling Elegance: Exploring the Westerland Grotesk Font Family by SG Type In design, where classic simplicity meets contemporary sophistication, a new player has emerged to redefine the landscape of sans-serif fonts. Introducing Westerland Grotesk by SG Type – a font family that seamlessly harmonizes the timeless with the avant-garde, offering a perfect blend of sleekness and warmth that’s bound to captivate the creative mind.

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The Black Boater on the Behance Network #logo #illustration #studio #like #type #minded #typography

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Saved by Doug Lyon (@douglyon).

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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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The Quencher Cup Craze: Stanley’s Next Move Could Mean Sustainability Success or Disaster

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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Brad Woodard interview on grainedit.com #space

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Saved by keldenpeterson (@keldenpeterson).

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Forget Dry January; It's Wet January For Those Who Still Want a Drink or Two

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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My Artistic Slideshow

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Saved by Tom Doidge (@tomdoidge).

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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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BUCK's Bold Packaging Design for Sexual Wellness Startup, Sense

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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Graphic-ExchanGE - a selection of graphic projects #letterpress #invitation #typography

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B&B Studio’s Packaging Redesign for Nestlé’s Italian Chocolate Heritage BACI Revitalizes the Brand

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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Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe #design #graphic

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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.