Wed.Jan 08, 2025

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One helluva groovy spot by Kitchen

Creative Boom

The London motion directors at Kitchen have unveiled a gorgeously dazzling and psychedelic animation for The Great Frog Vintage Market. Your eyeballs are in for a wild ride if you happen to land on any of the social accounts promoting The Great Frog a jewellery brand going back to the 1970s, famous for its eclectic rock star collections. Bold, colourful and quirky, the animation will beguile your brain with wizards and bats, a forest of giant mushrooms, plus a groovy version of hell, which ends

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It took just 35 seconds for Sega's Virtua Fighter 6 to wow fans at CES 2025

Creative Bloq

Is this the best animation in a video game yet?

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Among Equals designs NASA inspired brand for futuristic energy programme

Creative Boom

While brands in the fusion space are already falling into stereotypes, STEP is standing out from the crowd with a colour palette inspired by the synthetic image of future plasma. Among Equals is behind the identity for new UK energy programme STEP, designed to position the brand as ambitious as NASA's Apollo missions. As a brand-new government-backed organisation, STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) wants to establish itself as a pioneer in fusion energy a sustainable, low-carbon ene

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Puma pounces on Tiger Woods' logo design in new lawsuit

Creative Bloq

The golfer has a "target on his back" over Sun Day Red design.

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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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Urban Billboard Photoshop Muckup by Moixó Studio

We And The Color

So, you’re looking at a billboard mockup, right? But it’s more than just a flat image. We see a city street. There’s a building with a dark facade. And, of course, the billboard itself. What do you notice first? Probably the stark contrast. The top image is empty. It’s just a white sheet. Then, below, the graphic pops. It’s got those cool, geometric shapes but this composition is just an example of what you can do with this mockup.

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Microsoft's outrageous Google website imitation branded a 'new low'

Creative Bloq

Bing's been copying Google's homework.

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Why Taxi Studio decided to create unforgettable

Creative Bloq

The latest Feature,/features,,features, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Creative Bloq

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Creative Coding Meets 3D Typography: Andreion de Castro’s Journey

Abduzeedo

Creative Coding Meets 3D Typography: Andreion de Castros Journey abduzeedo 01/08 2025 Dive into Andreion de Castros motion design and 3D typography, blending creative coding with Blenders scripting power. Creative coding has been steadily redefining the boundaries of visual storytelling, and Andreion de Castros Creative Coding Explorations 6 is a testament to this evolving art form.

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“Simplicity with intention”: How Ludmila Zurdo’s fashion background influences her design practice

Its Nice That

Having transformed her practice to become a graphic designer, this freelancer utilises her unique creative background with brilliant results.

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Aarea Lounge by Teknion Blends Tailoring and Engineering

Design Milk

Aarea , the latest introduction from Teknion , blends the sophisticated tailoring of lounge seating with the engineering of a task chair so that users can have both form and function in a single seat. Aareas overall design is attractive, yet still effective in terms of functionality, says Julia La, product manager at Teknion. Designed by Pearson Lloyd , Aarea is available in three styles: a work lounge, casual lounge, and a conference chair, each suitable for a range of corporate interiors.

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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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Hot winds fueling the fires

FlowingData

The Washington Post illustrates how air flows from the Great Basin, over the mountains, through the gaps, and into Los Angeles as the wind moves faster, hotter, and dryer.

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Heimtextil 2025 Shines a Spotlight on Sustainable Futures

Azure Magazine

Bringing together almost 3,000 exhibitors from over 60 countries, Germany’s annual Heimtextil returns to Messe Frankfurt on January 14-17. Alongside a unparalleled collection of textiles, carpets and interior design products including a growing focus on hospitality and healthy sleep from around the world, the landmark trade fair (which attracted close to 50,000 visitors in 2024) is complemented by a carefully curated array of programming , including a wide range of sustainability talks,

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Wind flow patterns over Los Angeles

FlowingData

Based on data from NOAA , the New York Times shows the direction and speed of wind over Los Angeles with an animated map, as of January 8, 2025 at noon.

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Editorial food illustrations by Kiran Joan for Los Angeles Times

We And The Color

First off, have you seen these illustrations? They’re not just pretty pictures; they’re like little visual stories. Kiran Joan , you know, the NYC-based designer and illustrator, really brought her A-game. She’s got this amazing background, having grown up in Oman, India, and the US, and you can totally see it in her work. Its like a vibrant mix of influences.

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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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Humorous AI-Generated Images of Dogs Pooping In Beautiful Places

Design You Trust

We came upon an advertisement for a calendar featuring dogs poopig in picturesque locations. After then, things became even worse… The accumulation of these images is the result of our inability to control the flow of ideas.

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Isabel Moranta

Communication Arts

Isabel Moranta and Yannis Yannakopoulos created a personal, music- and literature-inspired portfolio with bold design, interactive features, and adaptive accessibility.

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Meet the creatives at the cusp of paper’s renaissance at this inspiring event series

Its Nice That

Following the upcoming GF Smith rebrand by Templo, the paper supplier has devised an exciting series of events in collaboration with Its Nice That and Gmund, featuring talks with creatives who are using the medium in the most inventive ways.

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A 3D artist has remade Jurassic Park's raptors and they're Prehistorically perfect (if a little goofy)

Creative Bloq

One 3D artist is doing what Hollywood couldn't.

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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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Henry Hung Chang’s folkloric works are soft in colour but rich in symbolism

Its Nice That

This Taiwanese artist is reinterpreting stories from his childhood through a queer lens to talk about selfhood and contemporary social issues.

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Making the VFX of Mufasa: The Lion King has been "very personal" - how the 1994 movie, Unreal Engine and pride in the craft brought the prequel to life

Creative Bloq

Interview with MPC's Visual Effects Supervisor Audrey Ferrara.

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Social media app preferences of young teenagers

FlowingData

Pew Research published their annual report on what social media U.S. 13- to 17-year-olds are using these days. It looks like WhatsApp took some attention from Snapchat and X continued its downward trend. I would’ve expected Facebook to drop, but it flattened out the past couple years.

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The weird and wonderful CES gadgets I didn't know I needed

Creative Bloq

The weird and wonderful CES gadgets that I didnt know I needed.

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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.

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Everyday Objects Are Immortalized as Paper Mache Sculptures by Bernie Kaminiski

Brown Paper Bag

Artist Bernie Kaminski creates everyday objects out of paper mache. His array includes pill bottles, receipts, socks, and tennis ballseach fascinating in its dedication to craft. The pieces are sculpted to appear lifelike, but of course, the limitations of the material make it impossible to do so. Rather, theres a delightful uncanniness. The folds in a pair of jeans are slightly too stiff, but theyre still there.

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Sophie O’Neill’s Detailed Embroidery Journals Chronicle All 365 Days of the Year

Colossal

A few years ago, Sophie O’Neillwho works as The Stir-Crazy Crafter hadn’t yet learned how to embroider. She didn’t have any supplies, but one idea in particular sparked a creative flame: an embroidery journal. The first one she saw was made by fiber artist Sam Gillespie , and O’Neill immediately sourced some basic supplies and began popping needle and thread through the fabric.

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Entler Studio Expands Their Ceramic Repertoire With Planters + Tables

Design Milk

Ceramic , one of the first signs of civilization, contains a storied past full of the richness of humanity. Lighting brand Entler Studio knows that we see ourselves in our creations, and this is no different: the sculptural Ceramic Planters standing proudly on three legs, holding their little round bodies up towards the sky, and the Beginning End Tables with a bulbous bottom similar form language to Entler’s other work.

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Da’Shaunae Marisa’s floral adornments of archival imagery frame Black folks with something “cherished and delicate”

Its Nice That

In her series Ephemeral Roots, the artist explores the power of self-reclamation, highlighting the undeniable beauty of Black people through floral photo-collage.

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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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Nicole McLaughlin’s Mixed-Media Sculptures Celebrate Craft, Heritage, and New Life

Colossal

From ceramics and wool fiber, Nicole McLaughlin ( previously ) summons striking connections between materials, heritage, and personal experiences. She draws upon the rich traditions of historically domestic crafts to reconsider their roles today, merging ceramics and textiles into elegant, cascading wall sculptures. Drawing on artisanal trades like pottery and weaving, McLaughlin deconstructs preconceptions about form and function, emphasizing mediums, techniques, and themes through the unexpect

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The Woods of Net by Tezuka Architects — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Tucked into the forested embrace of Hakone Open-Air Museum in Japan, the Woods of Net by Tezuka Architects is a perfect example of gentle ingenuity.

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Alien Muppets Horror: Bulgarian Artists Create Super Stunning Xenomorph Kermit

Design You Trust

“Introducing the ultimate crossover figurine – a unique fusion of two iconic characters, the Xenomorph and Kermit the Frog! This stunning 3D-printed resin model stands at approximately 12cm tall, featuring a body from Kermit, the head of the Xenomorph, and the Xenomorph’s tail weapon designed to look like the head of Kermit. This one-of-a-kind figurine is 3D-printed using high-quality UV resin.

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Hacin’s Anniversary Set Boxed Up in Style

Graphis

Boston-based design powerhouse Hacin marked its 30th anniversary in style, earning a Gold in the Graphis Design. The post Hacins Anniversary Set Boxed Up in Style appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?