Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to use the professional network to boost your freelance career? These tips from fellow creatives will help you leverage LinkedIn authentically and effectively. Social media isn't what it used to be, especially for creative freelancers wishing to grow their careers. Instagram is dead to us , thanks to frustrating algorithm changes that seem to have decimated everybody's engagement levels.

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BP&O

AUGUST 13, 2024

Donuts are one of life’s simplest pleasures, but they haven’t historically been the healthiest choice. Vegan – sorry ‘plant based’ – donuts are nothing new (Krispy Kreme’s been selling some non-dairy alternatives for a while now, and very nice they are too), but until now, we weren’t aware of donuts that also boast high-protein, low-sugar, gluten-free credentials.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Image licensed via Shutterstock / Adam McCullough You don't need to be a musician to learn from the rapper's recent adventures at Paris 2024. We list seven tips for following in Snoop Dogg's footsteps and unlocking your creative potential. If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. Let's face it: you get to spend all day doing the thing you love and get paid for it.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 13, 2024

Negative space logos are a unique and compelling design technique that uses the empty spaces within and around a logo to create a secondary image or visual effect. This approach not only adds depth and complexity to the design but also engages the viewer, encouraging them to look closer and discover hidden meanings. These logos are a testament to the power of simplicity and creativity in graphic design.

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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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 13, 2024

Colours in Logo Design: Tips and Branding Advice In terms of branding, colour is an essential element. Before a word is read, it represents your company, sending messages and eliciting emotions. The selection of shades for your logo is not only about what looks good; these are powerful devices capable of shaping impressions, prompting associations and establishing lasting memories.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 13, 2024

Imagine living in a home where delicate pastel tones blend seamlessly with smooth, curving lines, enveloping you in a serene and happy atmosphere. This is precisely the experience that Marshmallow , a 2800-square-foot penthouse in Gurugram, India, offers. Designed by Design Doodle Studio , led by husband-and-wife principal architects Vijay and Maha, this project redefines modern luxury and comfort with a bit of magic in hopes of making the owners feel like they’re wrapped in a giant marshm

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We And The Color

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lana Elanor’s collection of 60 collage art prints is characterized by the fusion of retro aesthetics and surreal, futuristic visions. These pieces are more than just wall art; they are gateways to alternate dimensions where the past, present, and future converge in a symphony of color, form, and symbolism. Download the collection at Creative Market Download 60 collage art prints by Lana Elanor in a surreal retro-futuristic style Download the collection at Creative Market Aesthetic and Styl

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 13, 2024

Have you wondered why, even after doing everything “right” – having a website, circulating through all the social media channels – you’re just not getting as much notice as a designer as you feel you should? It probably has something to do with the approach you’ve been using to market yourself and your work. Today, we’re examining the ineffective ways designers often try to market themselves and exploring alternatives that have a much higher success rate.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 13, 2024

The new collection from Nicolò Morales for Italian brand Paola Lenti starts with the natural resources in the landscape of Caltagirone, Italy, where the master ceramicist lives and works. In ancient times, potters had no means to procure clay on a large scale, and turned to the mountains and rivers that surrounded them. Morales gathers soils and mineral samples from the very same environment, which he then translates into different compositions and textures in clay.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2024

In our WordPress.org review, we take a look at a massive content management platform that powers over 42% of the internet.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Rise of the Graphic Design Influencer: Shaping Visual Culture In this world driven by what we see, influential people in graphic design have become the voices that shape fashion, accelerate creativity and transform the industry. Social media influencers aren’t merely creators of visually appealing content but also thinkers, teachers and trendsetters who can make or break a young designer’s career just as quickly as they can an established professional’s.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2024

In our WordPress.com review, we go over the extra features that the WordPress website builder has for creative professionals.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 13, 2024

Spanish artist Olga Esther uses the symbolism of fairy tales and princess stories in her expressive paintings to explore themes of gender and feminism, focusing on rebellious “princesses who don’t want to be princesses” as a means to represent those who suffer in silence. Her work serves as a powerful allegory for the forgotten and invisible ones, particularly young girls who challenge societal constraints and seek to reclaim their identity.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2024

Here you'll find all the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 314 of 3D World magazine.

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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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Colossal

AUGUST 13, 2024

“Rooster.” All images © Patrick Cabral, shared with permission Elaborate paper sculptures continue to emerge from Patrick Cabral ’s Manila studio, including a roiling cockfight that took more than a year to complete. Stretching six feet wide, the monumental work highlights Cabral’s exquisitely cut motifs, which add texture and depth to the otherwise smooth medium.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 13, 2024

Review of ContestDesign’s A4 Brand Guidelines Template The A4 Brand Guidelines template by ContestDesign is an exemplary resource for designers and businesses looking to establish a consistent and professional brand identity. Created using Adobe InDesign and optimized for print in CMYK color mode, this template is meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of any corporate entity.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2024

Taking money from creators seems like a step too far.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 13, 2024

An interesting progression from his mix of 3D and digital work, these hyperreal renders are making everyone’s mouths water.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 13, 2024

Top 10 Whiskey Logos: A Spirited Journey in Branding Welcome whiskey fans and aesthetic experts. We will talk about the water of life and visually stunning brands today. Like the drinks they represent, the best whiskey logos we see have become iconic. But don’t be fooled! These aren't ordinary logos; they tell stories with colours, lines, and shapes depicting where the company comes from, what it stands for, and its values.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2024

It’s classic and contemporary.

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Moo

AUGUST 13, 2024

Looking for the perfect gift for your team members? Knowing what to give them year after year can be difficult, and there’s a lot of pressure to get corporate employee gifts right. But at MOO, we’re passionate about slow-burn gifts. Practical, high-quality, and sustainable, these are the gifts your team will appreciate more and more as time goes on.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2024

We’re spoilt for choice.

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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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Design You Trust

AUGUST 13, 2024

A scrapyard, or junkyard, is a place where decommissioned or wrecked vehicles are dismantled, with usable parts sold for repairs and scrap metal sent to recycling companies. These facilities are also known as wreck yards, salvage yards, and breaker’s yards; in the UK, they’re called car or bike breakers, while in Australia, they’re often referred to as “Wreckers.” Photographer Nick DeWolf captured the essence of such a site in his 1971 photos of a scrapyard in Emeryville, California.

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 13, 2024

Branding a New Family Identity: GAIA's Empowering Approach abduzeedo 0813—24 Explore how GAIA's branding gives people agency over fertility, redefining family identity. GAIA, designed by Ragged Edge, is a powerful example of branding that challenges societal norms around family and fertility. The branding initiative aimed to dismantle the traditional stigma associated with fertility choices, offering an inclusive and empowering visual identity.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Sunflower Fire Pit, designed by SHIFT Studio and a winner of the Red Dot award in the Garden Furniture category, presents a striking reinterpretation of the conventional concrete fire pit design. This innovative piece merges the timeless allure of fire with the industrial strength of concrete, resulting in a product that is as much a statement of art as a functional outdoor centerpiece.

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Designspiration

AUGUST 13, 2024

Saved by Robert Milan (@robkomilan).

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Design Everywhere

AUGUST 13, 2024

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Designspiration

AUGUST 13, 2024

Saved by Get Inspired (@loualvarez).

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Design Everywhere

AUGUST 13, 2024

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 13, 2024

The London-based image-maker’s new book Construct begs the question: What is the role of the photographer in social documentary?

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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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