Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We creatives often don't like to take time off: it makes us feel stressed, guilty and like a failure. Leading voices from the community discuss why that's all wrong and what we should do instead. Christmas is coming, and all around the land, people are eagerly awaiting the chance to get some time off work. After all, what's not to like about hitting the sofa, putting your feet up, opening a box of chocolates, and doing absolutely nothing for a couple of days?

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Why Web Design is Important for Your Business Today, most businesses recognise the importance of online presence. However, more than simply having a website is required to remain competitive. Your website's design , functionality, and user experience have become key differentiators that can make or break your success in attracting and retaining customers.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Zhongwen Hu finds her approach to painting a unique form of art therapy. And she hopes her work will offer viewers a sense of catharsis and being in the moment, too. After the year we've had, we could all do with a bit of peace and tranquillity. And you'll get an instant hit of that the moment you glance at the work of Zhongwen Hu. The Shanghai-based painter, illustrator, and animator is known for creating scenes of positive energy that spring from the seemingly mundane motions of everyday life.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Essential Graphic Design Assets for Designers Graphic design assets are the building blocks that designers use to create stunning visuals. From fonts and templates to photos and illustrations, assets help bring creative ideas to life. This comprehensive guide will explore the expansive world of graphic design assets. You'll learn what assets are, why they matter, and how to source high-quality assets.

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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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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

When you're known for one thing but want to be known for another, a root-and-branch rebrand is often necessary. That's just what Pentagram has achieved by crafting a fresh visual identity for Stereolabs. Stereolabs was founded in Paris in 2010 by three graduates of IOGS, a leading French university in the field of optics. They had previously collaborated on a university project to prototype a 3D endoscope that could give better relief images of MRIs.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Social Media Marketing Materials: Crafting Content that Connects Social media has transformed marketing. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X allow brands to engage with customers and promote products and services directly. However, effective social media marketing requires creating suitable materials to capture attention and drive accurate results.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Expect new features and a more intuitive user experience.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

How to Improve Conversion Rates: The Ultimate Guide Improving conversion rates is crucial for any business looking to boost revenue and get the most out of its marketing efforts. But what exactly are conversion rates , and how can you start improving them for your company? This comprehensive guide has all the answers. Understanding Conversion Rates Before we dive into the tactics and strategies for improvement, let's ensure we have a solid foundational understanding of conversion rates.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Retro, techy, responsible… or samey? Designers and industry experts set their predictions for the year ahead.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

12 Tips for Designing Conversational Interfaces Conversational interfaces that allow humans to interact with systems using natural language are becoming increasingly popular. Rather than requiring users to adapt to rigid, menu-driven interfaces, conversational UIs aim to adapt to the person using more natural interactions. Designing engaging, pleasant, and productive conversational experiences presents unique challenges that require thoughtful solutions.

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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.

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Abduzeedo

DECEMBER 16, 2023

New Type Foundry: RESET TYPE STUDIO crafts dynamic variable fonts abduzeedo 1216—23 Reset Type Studio, a Uruguayan type foundry, crafts dynamic variable fonts with a focus on collaboration and experimentation. Explore their website for playful typefaces, interactive testers, and a passionate community. Reset Type Studio was born after the pandemic, inspired by the need for human connections and teamwork, rooted in the joy of making type, harnessing the profound value of interpersonal relationshi

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Colossal

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Adolfo Best Maugard, María Luisa Cabrera de Block, and Frida Kahlo, (1945). All images © 2010 Banco de México in its capacity as Trustee in the Trust relating to the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums, courtesy of RM Publishing, shared with permission In her short lifetime, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) collected an incredibly vast archive of photographs.

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Abduzeedo

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Onco Inc. — Building a Future in Motion with Branding and Design abduzeedo 1216—23 Onco Inc.'s branding and visual identity go beyond capsule homes, weaving a future of minimalism, dynamic circles, and vibrant colors, challenging "punk and grey" trends and embracing tradition with modern innovation. Onco Inc. isn't just building compact, tech-savvy homes for the space-conscious present.

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Design You Trust

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The holiday season is often a time for comparing the number of cards received among friends. Nowadays, these cards typically feature charming and quaint designs, but historically, they were quite peculiar. To people from earlier times, our current fascination with robins, carol singers, and snowy scenes might appear as strange as their cards seem to us.

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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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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Simplicity can be striking.

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Design You Trust

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Tomasz Alen Kopera is a Polish artist who seamlessly blends the worlds of dreams and reality. His paintings are a vivid depiction of human emotions, nature, and the cosmos intertwined in a surrealistic fantasy that captivates the viewer. More: Tomasz Alen Kopera “In my work I try to reach to the subconscious. I want to keep the viewer’s attention for a longer moment.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Off Record on Behance #album #montage #american #noa #geometric #record #vinyl #illustration #indian #stain #native #music #joy #collage #mountains #emberson

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Design You Trust

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Artist Park Yong Jae creates stunning miniatures of movie stars. From Tom Hanks, Di Caprio to Angelina Jolie, from Jean Reno to Heath Ledger, his sculptures are larger than life. He draws his inspiration from the great roles they’ve played on the screen, such as Reno in Léon or Heath Ledger (may he rest in peace), who impressed in The Dark Knight.

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

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Design You Trust

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Dave, also known as “Sandwich Bag Dad,” has been creating daily dad joke cartoons and puns on his children’s lunch bags for over 11 years. This unique tradition began when his eldest daughter started school and has since evolved into a collection of thousands of sandwich bag drawings, garnering a global social media following, a coffee table book, and two art gallery exhibitions.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Third-Party Cookies Google shares update on next step toward phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome. UX/UI Design Trends Going Into 2024 Take a look at some of the trends that are here to stay and are taking over the web. Preparing For Interaction To Next Paint Next year, Interaction to Next Paint will replace First Input Delay as a Core Web Vital metric. 2024 Icon Design Trends Discover the latest icon design trends to level up your mobile UI and product branding.

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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.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Promotional Products: An Essential Marketing Tool Promotional products—sometimes called “swag,” “promos,” or “giveaways”—are branded objects given out by companies to promote their business, products, or services. Promotional items are highly visible and valuable brand advertising , from t-shirts and water bottles to pens and flash drives.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The confusing design of Cybertruck’s doors. Tesla Cybertruck The concept of the “Norman door” is a well-known and widely recognized principle among designers. Named after design guru Don Norman, it describes any door that proves confusing or difficult to use, highlighting a common design flaw. In this article, we will discuss the application of the Norman door concept to the unique case of Tesla’s Cybertruck, which notably lacks traditional door handles.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Huawei wants digital artists to Go Paint, so is the MatePad Pro 13.2" the tablet to ween you off of iPad Pro?

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In a surprise win for the makers of Fortnite, a jury ruled that Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct by suppressing other app stores and banning alternate payments. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely my own and do not reflect the views or positions of any organization with which I am affiliated, including my current and past employer(s).

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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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