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6 visual themes that promise to be huge in 2024

Creative Boom

What visual trends will 2024 bring? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to know what 2024 will look like? Us too! So we spoke to the experts at JDO , and they've identified six visual themes to watch out for – all guided by recent cultural shifts. When you work as a graphic designer, your stock-in-trade focuses on the details. That kerning has to be spot-on.

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DMTV Milkshake: Book Designer Michael Russem on Why “Everything Is Garbage”

Design Milk

“Just as the history of the world is filled with misery and suffering and war and disease, the history of printing and book design is mostly filled with garbage,” says Michael Russem , book artist and Visiting Curator of Graphic Design at the Katherine Small Gallery, near Boston, which is currently showcasing the iconic work of designer Janet Halverson.

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Regular Practice rebrands an unusual Japanese snack as an upscale eating experience

Creative Boom

How do you make a snack made of bean paste sound like a refined delicacy? Regular Practice explains how it's made Japanese mochi into an upmarket brand. One of the most fun things about travel is finding fun new things to eat and drink. You don't have to spend much money going to fancy restaurants. In distant countries, their equivalent of the Pound Shop can serve you up a whole host of what are, to us, at least, exotic culinary treats.

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Populus Opens in 2024 as the Nation’s First Carbon Positive Hotel

Design Milk

You’ve probably heard of carbon neutral constructions – architectural projects promoted by designers, builders, and developers as a proactive countermeasure to the carbon emittance tied to new constructions and their lifelong impact upon a site. Such projects require a balancing act of calculations, costs, and choices made from start to completion.

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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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Stormbrands designs a future-facing refresh for Asda's own-brand pet foods

Creative Boom

Marketing pet food is all about appealing to people's strong emotional connection with their pets. And that's exactly what retail giant Asda has focused on in redesigning its pet food. With the pet sector booming, Asda wanted its own-brand pet food ranges – Hero for dogs, Tiger for cats – to discard their budget connotations. So it asked enlisted branding, design and communications agency Stormbrands to refresh and modernise its offerings in the face of increasing competition.

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Ready, set, plunge! How graphic design and coffee mix at the World Aeropress Championship

Its Nice That

Born in a small room in Oslo, the World Aeropress Championship is now a global phenomenon. Here’s how one Belfast design agency is shaping its welcoming look.

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30 Best Gifts Under $10 for Gift Exchange

HONGKIAT

Gah! The gift exchange period is here. Whether you are at the office, or part of a community, the gift exchange tradition always has to happen. If you’re playing Secret Santa then you’d probably know what the person wants already but if it’s played in anonymous mode, well, we better start thinking up ideas to not come out looking like the Grinch. Geeky gifts are all the hype these past few Christmases and if you have stumbled upon this post, you are probably looking for suggestions.

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Regular Practice rebrands an unusual Japanese snack as an upscale eating experience

Creative Boom

How do you make a snack made of bean paste sound like a refined delicacy? Regular Practice explains how it's made Japanese mochi into an upmarket brand. One of the most fun things about travel is finding fun new things to eat and drink. You don't have to spend much money going to fancy restaurants. In distant countries, their equivalent of the Pound Shop can serve you up a whole host of what are, to us, at least, exotic culinary treats.

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Marisol Mendez and Federico Kaplan document the impact of the climate crisis on the Colombian Wayuu people

Its Nice That

The Sony World Photography Awards-winning series Miruku sees the photographers merge their seemingly disparate styles, do away with traditionally toxic approaches to documenting communities, and present their work in a style rarely seen.

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Why Formula One's Vegas ceremony was a creative challenge like no other

Creative Boom

© Getty America's Got Talent producer Brian Burke, entertainment architects Stufish and lighting specialists DX7 have decades of experience under their belt at the highest levels of the creative industry. But even they felt challenged by their latest collaboration: staging a sporting opening ceremony, the likes of which had never been seen before. Something quite extraordinary happened in Las Vegas last month, as Formula One racing debuted in the world capital of entertainment and nightlife.

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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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Joel Holland has illustrated London’s iconic shopfronts. Can you spot your favourite?

Its Nice That

From Morley’s to Tayyabs, the Rio to Peckhamplex, the New Yorker has lent his pencil to depicting the independent businesses of England’s capital.

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“Sticks and Stones” by Photographer Kitt Woodland

Booooooom

A visual exploration of a familiar adage by photographer Kitt Woodland.

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The Mediterran Resort Outdoor Collection Is Easy Luxury + Cool Elegance

Design Milk

If what you’re looking to bring to your outdoor living space is limited edition, casual luxury, and all-season beauty, we have the collection for you: Mediterran by Hommés Studio. The modern furniture brand is based in the Mediterranean, and pulled from all of the best parts of the region as inspiration for these pieces. Clear waters, a warm breeze, lush vegetation, and endless relaxation – it doesn’t get much better.

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2024’s Hottest Accessory Is the Tums Handbag

The Dieline

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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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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20+ Best Free Slab Serif Fonts for Creatives

SpeckyBoy

Welcome to the world of slab serifs! Slab serif fonts are characterized by their robust and rectangular serifs, which give them a sturdy and no-nonsense appearance. They have a significance that goes beyond just aesthetics; they play a crucial role in design, conveying trustworthiness, strength, and reliability. In typography, choosing the right font is like an artist choosing the perfect brush for a painting.

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Download The X Note PowerPoint Template

We And The Color

Introducing the X Note PowerPoint Template: Your Key to Compelling Presentations. In a world driven by communication, a captivating presentation isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a student looking to ace that class project, persuasion’s power lies in how you present your ideas.

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Zara's sorry-not-sorry apology makes its latest ad controversy even worse

Creative Bloq

It's digging a hole with this one.

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Tarot Cards Illustrated by Muge Li

We And The Color

Exploring the World of Illustration with Muge Li: A Creative Journey through Artistry In the bustling heart of New York City resides a visionary illustrator and designer whose work speaks volumes in the realm of storytelling and visual artistry. Meet Muge Li , a creative force whose passion for illustration has transcended boundaries and captured the essence of imagination.

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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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These are the Illustration trends to watch in 2024

Creative Bloq

From natural and imperfect, to weird to witty, these are the top illustration trends for the coming year.

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Don’t get stuck in ‘discovery’ with insights no one asked for

UX Collective

This article is written from a corporate in-house point of view. If you work in a consultancy firm you’ll undoubtedly relate to this. If you work in an agency there might still be some takeaways worth your time. As designers selling our services, we put so much emphasis on the fact that we’re problem solvers that can solve systemic problems. We can do more than make things look pretty.

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Adobe just revealed the "functional and joyful" future of its software design

Creative Bloq

The Spectrum 2 design system is inspired by Adobe Express.

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Swiss Legacy | Swiss Legacy, by the initiative of Art Director Xavier Encinas, is a blog focused on typography, graphic design and inspirational matte #printed #white #business #pink #print #blue #cards

Designspiration

Swiss Legacy | Swiss Legacy, by the initiative of Art Director Xavier Encinas, is a blog focused on typography, graphic design and inspirational matte #printed #white #business #pink #print #blue #cards

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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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Step inside Grue, Scarborough's fantastical immersive experience made from recycled cardboard

Creative Boom

Sustainable immersive experience Grue returns to Scarborough for a third year, and it's bigger and better than ever. We caught up with the project's designer Steve Wintercroft , to learn more about how the fantastical world was made from cardboard and what surprises visitors can expect. Running until 23 December at Scarborough Library, Grue is a welcoming wintry experience that transports visitors into a magical world made entirely of recycled cardboard.

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Revamping iDea Place: A Bold Approach in Branding

Abduzeedo

Revamping iDea Place: A Bold Approach in Branding abduzeedo 1213—23 Discover how iDea Place's branding and visual identity overhaul, designed by Douglas Alf, uniquely positions it in the Apple ecosystem market. In the dynamic world of online retail, branding and visual identity are pivotal. iDea Place, a haven for Apple enthusiasts, recognized this need and embarked on a transformative journey with designer Douglas Alf.

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In Luke Stephenson’s Bold Portraits of Show Birds, the Personality Is in the Plumage

Colossal

“Hawfinch #1” (2019). All images © Luke Stephenson, licensed From charming robins and spritely blackbirds to a canary with a suave, natural bowl cut, Luke Stephenson ’s portraits capture the fine feathers and downy details of exquisite show birds ( previously ). Using a customized, portable box with a perch inside, the artist captures each species’ distinctive personality and plumage in front of a variety of colored backgrounds.

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Interactive Content: A Must-Have in Modern Web Design

Design Beep

The internet is constantly changing, and so are the ways you can capture the attention of your audience. One effective way to keep your viewers constantly interested is through interactive content. This dynamic element has become a must-have in modern web design, offering an engaging experience that static pages simply cannot match. The Rise of Interactive Content Interactive content is not just a fleeting trend; it’s a response to users’ evolving expectations.

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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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I'm not sure which of the 3 rumoured iPhone 16 designs I prefer

Creative Bloq

Prototypes appear to feature some subtle differences.

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NobleForma: A Study in Minimalist Branding

Abduzeedo

NobleForma: A Study in Minimalist Branding abduzeedo 1213—23 Discover NobleForma's branding and visual identity, a minimalist masterpiece by Tim Harrison, featuring Helvetica Neue and a distinct color palette. In the world of branding and visual identity, few projects exemplify the power of minimalism as strikingly as NobleForma, designed by Tim Harrison.

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In Amsterdam, Studio RAP Unveils a 3D-Printed Ceramic House

Azure Magazine

Populated by luxury clothing purveyors , high-end restaurants and art and design shops, and just a short walk to museums, canals and Vondelpark, P.C. Hoofstraat in Amsterdam is a tourist destination for shopping (window or otherwise) and people-watching. Named in 1876 after Dutch historian, poet and playwright Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, the district has been undergoing a revitalization over the past decade or so with many an acclaimed architecture and design firm contributing compelling new faca

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55 Inspiring Quotations That Will Change The Way You Think | inspirationfeed.com #earth #quote #art

Designspiration

Saved by Daniel (@danielsiim).

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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.