Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Paul Sende Explores the Perception of Geometry Via Visual Art

Design Milk

Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, visual artist Paul Sende caught the creative bug early, with jazz and instrumental music often being played in his childhood home. It helped pave the way to the exploration of geometric shapes as a kid before moving on to disassembling old electronics he found at his grandparents’ house. Motors, lights, and anything with a battery were fair game.

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Maximizing Space: The Role of Condensed Fonts in UI/UX Design

Graphic Design Junction

In the world of digital design, typography plays a crucial role in creating interfaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and user-friendly. Among the various font styles available, condensed fonts have garnered attention for their unique properties. This article explores the usefulness and attractiveness of condensed fonts and examines their impact on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.

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AZULIK Mobility Offers the Wildest Way to Get Around Paradise

Design Milk

Often referred to as the most famous hotel in Tulum, Mexico, Azulik Tulum has already garnered attention with their back-to-nature biophilic take on eco-tourism, the sort of destination popular with the intersection of the influencer and wellness set located “where the jungle meets the sea.” Expecting to see open-air thatched structures made of drift wood and villa rooms decorated with tropical Mayan and Aztec vibes are a given.

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Frank Deschandol’s Photos Uncover the Some of the World’s Most Elusive Insects and Arthropods

Colossal

All images © Frank Deschandol, shared with permission French photographer Frank Deschandol has held a lens up to wildlife for the last three decades. Journeying to opposite corners of the world in search of remarkable species, Deschandol’s main goal is to highlight the existence of rare and little-known creatures for others to enjoy. “I’m above all a naturalist who came logically to photography, not the other way around,” he explains. “I’ve always had a strong

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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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BM Alaric: Elevating Typography and Font Design with a Funky Serif Twist

Abduzeedo

BM Alaric: Elevating Typography and Font Design with a Funky Serif Twist abduzeedo 0719—24 Discover BM Alaric, a funky serif typeface blending elegance and playfulness. Perfect for branding and creative projects. In the ever-evolving world of typography and font design, BM Alaric stands out as a distinctive typeface that masterfully blends historical elegance with modern playfulness.

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Earthenware ‘Curiosity Clouds’ Nest Collections of Natural Objects in Sprawling Wall Displays

Colossal

All images © Katie Rose Johnston, shared with permission Evoking the meandering veins in leaves, the clustered divots of termite holes, or pocked coral, Katie Rose Johnston’s ceramic sculptures meld organic form with function. The Glasgow-based artist ( previously ) works as M A N I F E S T O , shaping wall-based shelves she refers to as Curiosity Clouds.

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The Brand Impact Awards 2024 deadline extended to 26 July

Creative Bloq

You have one more week to enter the prestigious branding scheme.

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In ‘Dance, Dance Evolution,’ Grooving Is the Millennia-Old Key to Health and Community

Colossal

More effective than medication, therapy, and yoga, dancing recently topped the list of successful treatments for depression, and for good reason. Since time immemorial, boogying has permeated every culture and formed the basis of social bonds, a linchpin of community and strong mental health. A delightful short film directed and animated by Rosanna Wan and Andrew Khosravani for Aeon details the scientific link between dance and good feelings.

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I adore Burt’s Bees' retro summer camp campaign

Creative Bloq

Give me more back-to-nature branding.

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How a Super 8 Camera and Lou Reed Inspired a Legend: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Graphis

Picture this: a young kid from South Florida, stumbling upon the enigmatic world of The Velvet Underground, The post How a Super 8 Camera and Lou Reed Inspired a Legend: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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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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Persério's Isometric Branding and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Persério's Isometric Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0719—24 Discover how Persério's branding and visual identity blend engineering precision with innovative design. Learn more now! Persério, an engineering company specializing in structural projects and technical training, sets a new benchmark in the field with its compelling branding and visual identity.

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Designspiration - Untitled Article

Designspiration

Saved by Drew Pickard (@dpickard).

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Overlap between area codes HTTP response headers

FlowingData

Like many, you’ve probably wondered what HTTP response headers are also area codes in the real world, or vice versa. Doug Sillars has you covered with HTTP Area Codes. This is very important.

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Visual identity / Sebastian Burgold on the Behance Network #interactive #rene #photography #bieder #web

Designspiration

Saved by Chad Tafolla (@chadtafolla).

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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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"It's the perfect amount of creative challenge": How we made the Hades II artwork

Creative Bloq

Art lead Jen Zee discusses the process of delivering a contemporary twist on ancient Greek mythology and creating powerful female figures.

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Designspiration

Saved by Torin Kovach (@torin).

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Casa VO / WO by Ludwig Godefroy Architecture

This is Paper

Ludwig Godefroy’s Casa VO / WO in Puerto Escondido exemplifies a radical rethinking of architectural conventions, where the delineation between indoor and outdoor spaces dissolves into a seamless, habitable garden.

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CORNELIA and CO [ Brand identity #restaurant

Designspiration

Saved by Anna Sodupe Gallén (@annas).

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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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Artist Spotlight: Gabriel Pozzo

Booooooom

A selection of work by artist Gabriel Pozzo based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Port Ludlow Residence by FINNE Architects #house #washington #wood #architecture #forest

Designspiration

Saved by Shelby White (@shelbywhite).

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Effective Marketing Strategies for Engaging Modern Consumers

Noupe

Modern consumers are digitally literate, highly-savvy customers who can spot false advertising and seek authentic brands that support social causes. This sentiment is echoed by data collated by the Harvard Business Review , which shows that 70% of consumers say companies should make the world a better place, and that 25% say they will not buy from unethical businesses.

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DocVA: Harnessing Virtual Assistants in Telemedicine

Design Beep

The field of telemedicine, which involves providing medical care remotely using communication technology, has recently changed. An important factor contributing to this shift is the incorporation of Assistants (VAs). These digital beings, driven by algorithms and machine learning, offer advantages, such as improving patient interaction and simplifying administrative tasks.

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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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Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition review: sim racing chair is fun and very lightweight

Creative Bloq

Do I need one? No. Do I want one? Absolutely.

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ZT Talk Font Family by Zelow Type

We And The Color

Let’s explore the typographic features of Zelow Type’s Talk font family. The ZT Talk font family by Zelow Type is a testament to a journey filled with struggle and courage to create something unforgettable. This typeface, reminiscent of the late 1980s and early 1990s, captures the essence of that era while integrating contemporary design elements to offer unmatched versatility and sophistication.

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Quick! Get $300 off Samsung Frame TV plus free soundbar in next 2 days only

Creative Bloq

This is my top Black Friday in July deal so far.

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The Narinari Chair by B&B Italia Is a Sartorial, Sensory experience

Design Milk

With only one crease, a smooth textile surface folds back over itself for a layered effect juxtaposing round edges against the opposing, which are rectilinear. Akin to bespoke garment construction, the Narinari chair – designed by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda of Guardini Ciuffreda Studio for B&B Italia – is reminiscent of the double rounded French cuff creating what can only be described as a sartorial, sensory experience.

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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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LIFE DRAWINGS, part 4

Illustration Art

I've previously written about the great Australian illustrator and war artist, Ivor Hele. A veteran of many bloody battles, Hele's figure studies frequently turned out to be "death" drawings rather than life drawings. However, when he returned home to his wife Jean, Hele drew her in all sorts of domestic situations (some are NSFW): Putting on her stockings in the morning: Reading a book: Reading a book wearing nothing but shoes and socks: Sleeping: Hele was unambiguous about his interests: But t

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4 Tips for Using Generative AI to Write Emails

Noupe

Writing emails can be a tedious task, especially when you also have to measure their performance metrics and manage overflowing inboxes. Not only is it time-consuming but also requires intense focus, slowing your workflow. Enter generative AI — a transformative technology that is revolutionizing the way you can craft messages that resonate deeply with the recipients.

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The Impact of Data Centre Solutions on IT Infrastructure

Design Beep

In the digital age, businesses are increasingly dependent on robust IT infrastructure to support their operations, data management, and customer services. Central to this infrastructure are data centres, which house the critical computing resources, storage systems, and networking equipment necessary for handling vast amounts of data and facilitating seamless connectivity.

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Graphic Design in Email Marketing: Visual Communication

Inkbot Design

Graphic Design in Email Marketing: Visual Communication You’re rifling through your inbox, drowning in a sea of sameness. Subject lines blend, and preview text fades into the background. And then… pop! An email catches your eye. It’s different. It’s interesting. It’s… designed. Welcome to the world of graphic design in email marketing, where pixels become persuasion and colours convert curiosity into clicks.

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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.