Creative Boom

AUGUST 19, 2024

The German agency explains how it crafted a new name, identity, and website for the creative recruitment agency Undiscovered. Based in Berlin, Undiscovered is a recruitment agency specialising in creative roles. Specifically, it matches talent in design, product, engineering, and marketing with startups, agencies, and corporations across Europe. They recently changed their name and began expanding into new regions.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 19, 2024

Digital design is a wild ride. To stay ahead of the game, you need to jump on the latest tech trends and create mind-blowing designs. One such groundbreaking innovation is Flow , a cutting-edge Free AI Generator that has captured the attention of designers, artists, and creators worldwide. Unlike traditional AI tools that offer basic image generation, Flow introduces a new era of design possibilities, allowing users to generate not only stunning images but also transparent PNGs and intricate rep

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 19, 2024

A recent graduate of Nottingham Trent, Isobelle Farrar is catching the eye with projects like HAG, which combine imagery, textiles, and storytelling to challenge the way older women are dismissed and ignored in society. Congratulations go out to Isobelle Farrar, the newly graduated artist who won the Association of Illustrators' Spotlight Award at New Designers 2024, held at the Business Design Centre in London this July.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 19, 2024

How to Build a Brand on a Small Budget You do not need much money to create an outstanding brand. You need guts. The world is stuffed with me-too companies yelling into the void, hoping somebody will take note. They think branding means flashy commercials and fancy logos. They’re mistaken. Authentic branding – the sort that turns heads and opens wallets – involves taking a stance.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2024

What better way to brand a sweet treat than through a bespoke typeface that literally looks good enough to eat? Yes, the rhyme was intentional. Beirut-based food processing company Gandour founded its baked goods range Yamama in the 1980s, and since then, the brand has established itself as a family favourite across the Middle East. By leveraging Gandour's 150 years of expertise in confectionery, the sub-brand garnered a reputation across the Middle East for providing great quality cakes at affo

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 19, 2024

Working with nearly 15 samples of home-grown bacteria, this identity for Crucible feels more like a biology project than work of graphic design.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 19, 2024

Centered around a homeowner’s beloved garden in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick East, the Gardener’s House by Splinter Society blends old-world charm with contemporary design. The project integrates the new addition with an original period structure, which has been given a fresh, modern update with a bold tonal red exterior. The front facade retains the house’s historic character, with its Italianate features and original masonry, yet the color choice serves as a bridge betwe

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 19, 2024

Has the Firefox maker gone Jurassic Park?

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Design Milk

AUGUST 19, 2024

In music, an adagio, which means “slowly” in Italian, refers to a slow tempo or pace in a song. It is unhurried, leisurely, and intentional. The same can be said about the creation of Adagio , a new tile project designed by the inimitable Ronan Bouroullec for Mutina , which revolves around a single ceramic module. By itself, Adagio is quite simple, but as you configure dozens of the modules together, slowly (that is, in adagio), a grand sculpture comes together, transforming blank walls into gal

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FlowingData

AUGUST 19, 2024

Neal Agarwal made a game of sorts where you either click for the sun or the moon. The points and the positions change based on how quickly you and others click in real-time. It’s so dumb. It’s so good. I’m guessing Agarwal drew inspiration from the recent but now laid to rest one million checkboxes.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 19, 2024

Explore the best new renders and level up your own projects, with expert insight and training.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 19, 2024

With a lineup of music, creative conversation, workshops and more, the musician is set to give a precious insight into the many places she draws inspiration from.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 19, 2024

We know the importance of website performance and accessibility. Or at least we should. There’s no shortage of content dedicated to these subjects. That creates awareness. Hopefully, awareness leads to learning. And learning leads to implementing best practices. There, we’ve made the web a better place! Not so fast. There’s one factor the tutorials didn’t warn us about – clients.

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Azure Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

When it comes to contract furnishings, there is no shortage of options on the market. And yet, even with access to the most well-rounded catalogues, sourcing the right products (at the right price) can prove challenging. When designers struggle to find a piece that will work for a specific use case, they may opt for custom solutions. But the design process isn’t without its obstacles: Not only can it be more costly and time-consuming, it’s hard for clients to find a manufacturer that they can tr

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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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Canny

AUGUST 19, 2024

Did you know that according to LinkedIn , brand consistency can increase revenue by 23%? Brand consistency ensures every aspect of your brand, from your brand strategy, to your values, to visual identity, aligns seamlessly across all channels. When we think of brands with strong identities, it’s usually those that have mastered brand consistency.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 19, 2024

Why Logo Design Contests are Bad Business Here’s the thing about logo design contests: they are a mirage. They appear as a creative oasis that boasts hundreds of designs for a fraction of the price. However, we all know that is not the case. Everybody loves shortcuts. In this fast-paced world, wanting your brand’s visual identity done and dusted instantly makes sense.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 19, 2024

Award-winning Spanish illustrator Roger Olmos crafts captivating visual narratives that blend whimsy with the eerie. Starting in scientific illustration, he later developed a distinctive style in children’s illustration, balancing the whimsical and the macabre, with his work featured in over 100 books internationally.

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Colossal

AUGUST 19, 2024

“Green Cone Diatom.” All images © Jiyong Lee, shared with permission From a young age, artist and educator Jiyong Lee ( previously ) was fascinated with biological processes. He grew up paging through medical illustration books, amazed by cells and how life starts with the proliferation of just one. Lee’s ongoing Segmentation series is an ode to cell division and the obscurities of life science that can only be viewed with a microscope.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 19, 2024

Art Director vs Creative Director: What’s the Difference? You’ve watched the credits roll. You’ve flipped through glossy magazines. You’ve seen billboard campaigns that made you look twice. But have you ever wondered who is behind these visual feasts? Meet the art director and the creative director – two roles often confused and frequently misunderstood but critical in the grand theatre of creativity.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 19, 2024

The skilled team of Wavebreak Media created this easy-to-use Adobe Illustrator template—a retro poster design that brilliantly channels the essence of 80s and 90s graphic styles. This template is a masterclass in nostalgia, effectively blending vintage aesthetics with modern design sensibilities to create a versatile and visually striking option for any creative project.

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Designspiration

AUGUST 19, 2024

Russian Carpet: Daily inspiration, trends, mood board. Architecture, art, design, fashion, photography.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Role of Web Design in University Learning Experiences Universities' websites matter greatly these days – they affect how students learn. With online learning on the rise, you can't ignore the importance of good web design. A well-designed website is a portal for information. It also promotes collaborative online environments, enhances interactive learning, and ensures accessibility in education.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2024

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 19, 2024

Web Design Pricing: How Much Does Web Design Cost? I will talk about the new web design pricing and what’s involved. Many things can affect how much you pay for your website, whether starting from scratch or redoing one already there. So knowing these costs will help prepare you and your business. In this article, we will cover everything from designing to updating/maintenance to marketing fees, etc., so by the time you finish reading this, you will at least know why they charged that much!

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We And The Color

AUGUST 19, 2024

WordPress.com is a leading web hosting platform specifically tailored for users who want to build and manage WordPress websites. Its unique features and benefits make it an attractive choice for businesses, bloggers, and anyone looking to establish an online presence. This article explores the key advantages of using WordPress.com for your web hosting needs. 1.

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Moo

AUGUST 19, 2024

Rebranding is often seen as a quick fix- a new logo or typeface to solve all a brand’s problems. But without a deep strategic purpose, it’s just a paint job. Many brands jump into rebranding to refresh their image, attract customers, or keep up with trends. Yet, as James Taylor, who previously worked at global creative agency JKR and is now the Global Head of Design at Media Arts Lab, points out, most of these efforts are useless.

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 19, 2024

Banking App Design Concept: Enhancing UX with Intuitive UI abduzeedo 0819—24 Explore the UI and UX design process behind a cutting-edge mobile banking app concept. Discover how thoughtful features and a visually appealing interface cater to users' dynamic lifestyles and modern banking needs. In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile applications, the demand for exceptional financial tools is on the rise.

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Designspiration

AUGUST 19, 2024

Saved by Shelby White (@shelbywhite).

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Feeling of Liminality: A Thesis Exhibit and Graphic Design abduzeedo 0819—24 Martin Flores' thesis project explores the concept of liminality through graphic design. Discover how he crafted a physical space to evoke this transitional state, using posters, flyers, and an immersive environment. Keywords: graphic design, liminality, exhibit design How do you design for a feeling?

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 19, 2024

Cultural Branding: What Is It & Why It’s Important Those brands that always seem to get it right? The ones that not only sell things but also embody ideas. The ones exist not just in your shopping cart but also in your newsfeed. In your conversations. In your sense of self. How do they do it? It does not have better features or cheaper prices. It’s not slicker ads or bigger budgets.

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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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