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Omlet by Ragged Edge

BP&O

We’re undeniably in an age of pet care 2.0: the post-fur-baby era, where people are finally beginning to see their animals’ needs and wants as independent to their own (i.e. dried pigs ears over vegan dog treats, eschewing leads for cats, and so on). These shifts in how we think about what it means to have and look after animals The post Omlet by Ragged Edge appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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The 15 Best Web Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

The 15 Best Web Design Books to Level Up Your Skills The web design space moves fast. With new technologies and best practices constantly emerging, it can be tricky for designers to stay current. That's where great books come in handy. The best web design books distil years of knowledge into clear, actionable advice you can apply to build better websites.

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Creating Death Strikes, the year's best comic - "where gritty and polished meet"

Creative Bloq

How a suppressed opera created in a Nazi concentration camp has become of 2024's most important graphic novels. Artist Patrick Lay explains his process.

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The Evolution of Branding: Building Community and Identity

Inkbot Design

The Evolution of Branding: Building Community and Identity Branding has completely changed over the last hundred years, moving from a simple way to tell one company's products from another's to a deep connection with people's lives and communities. Today, branding isn't just about standing out in the market; it's about creating stories that reflect what people care about.

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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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Studio Lotus Takes Guests Through an Immersive Retail Experience

Design Milk

New Delhi-based Studio Lotus provides the loom with which to weave a century-old legacy and a unique retail experience in their design for Ekaya Banarasi’s present-day Ahmedabad retail location in the western state of Gujarat, India. The current store is an evolution from its predecessor in the same city – closing to make way for this updated space – scaling the visual language of their identity to new proportions.

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Breaking Boundaries: Broly Su – A Graffiti-Infused Tapestry of Creativity

We And The Color

Meet Broly Su , the creative powerhouse hailing from the vibrant city of Changsha, China, and currently making waves as an Atlanta-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator. Broly’s journey is a fusion of cultural influences, artistic passions, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity. Growing up in Changsha, Broly was immersed in a kaleidoscope of artistic stimuli that shaped his distinctive style.

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The Secret Little Agency Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a Special 'Long Bao' Envelope

The Die Line

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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Noha Brings the Pleasure of Living Into the Office

Design Milk

Balance is important to every design, and Italian architects Ludovica + Roberto Palomba have a knack for finding it. The duo’s first collaboration with furniture brand Viccarbe happened back in 2007, and now their latest – the Noha collection – has made its debut. With the goal of creating functionality, refinement, and comfort, Noha balances it all with aplomb and high-quality materials.

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How to Market Your Small Business on a Budget

Inkbot Design

How to Market Your Small Business on a Budget Running a small business can be extremely rewarding. You get to be your boss, pursue your passions, and directly see the fruits of your labour. However, with the rewards also come risks and challenges. One of the biggest hurdles small business owners face is figuring out how to market their company with a limited budget.

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Basic Principle's Authentic Beauty with Industry Recognition

The Die Line

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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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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Two Bunch Palms Will Have You Feeling at Home in the Desert

Design Milk

Some hotels are best enjoyed as a vacation spanning weeks, the sort of far-off destination needing check-in baggage and a passport. Others are best enjoyed over a weekend, requiring nothing more than a change of clothes and an itch of wanderlust ready to scratch. Two Bunch Palms falls in the latter, an open secret amongst desert lovers drawn by the property’s therapeutic spring-fed water, mini-architectural enclave vibes, and dreamy oasis landscape.

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Kevin Ho?gger’s identity for a Zurich eatery draws inspiration from its old neon signage

Its Nice That

The designer has chosen to pay homage to the heart and soul of Belmondo’s physical space in its rebrand.

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5 hot packaging design trends in 2024

Creative Bloq

Pentawards expects to see layers, rock textures and moving parts.

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‘Visible Mending’ Weaves Tales of Emotional Repair, One Stitch at a Time

Colossal

  “I think people, they need something that’s for them, just to concentrate on,” says the voiceover in the opening scene of the short documentary “ Visible Mending ,” published recently as part of the Op-Docs series from The New York Times. Another adds, “There’s something about, you know, when your life is sort of falling apart, you need to have—create a purpose in it for yourself.

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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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Virage.AI: Unveiling Unique Branding & Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Virage.AI: Unveiling Unique Branding & Visual Identity abduzeedo 0125—24 Discover the intricate branding and visual identity of Virage.AI, crafted by Halo Lab. A journey through innovative design and cycling enthusiasm. In the vibrant landscape of branding and visual identity, Virage.AI emerges as a beacon of innovation and design excellence. This digital platform, created for cycling aficionados, intertwines the marvels of technology with the spirit of exploration.

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Viral TikTok video hilariously imagines fonts hanging out

Creative Bloq

But where’s Wingdings?

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Design & Brand Guidelines Template by TemplatesForest

We And The Color

Unleash Your Creativity with the Pinnacle of Design: TemplatesForest’s Brand Guidelines Masterpiece! In the ever-evolving landscape of design, where chaos can reign supreme, having a guiding light is paramount. Picture this: You, armed with the ultimate design and brand guidelines template, navigating the tumultuous seas of creativity with ease.

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Illustrator Corey Wash’s red figure is both relatable and ethereal

Its Nice That

A startling red figure stands on the illustrator’s digital canvas, but its actions and essence feel like a visual representation of the human psyche.

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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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Orange You Excited About PepsiCo’s Redesign for German Soda Brand Schwip Schwap?

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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Heritage Unleashed With Grande Studio's Crafted Design for Moritz Red IPA Packaging

The Die Line

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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Detroit Lions NFL statue lawsuit is one of the weirder design disputes we've seen

Creative Bloq

It's hard to know how this one will play out.

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Wedge Refreshes Skincare Brand Omy Laboratories, Introduces Refillable and Recyclable Packaging

The Die Line

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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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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Why The Traitors UK's visual identity is so brilliant

Creative Bloq

But I'll happily banish the US and Australian versions.

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Mono Spec: A Typeface Melding Industrial Charm and Versatility

Abduzeedo

Mono Spec: A Typeface Melding Industrial Charm and Versatility abduzeedo 0125—24 Unveiling Mono Spec, my new go-to monospace font with an industrial flair. Discover its unique features and variable font technology for diverse typography needs. As a seasoned designer, I've encountered numerous fonts, but Mono Spec has swiftly become my new favorite. Designed by Halbfett, this monospaced sans-serif typeface, which debuted on January 13, 2023, impressively melds industrial aesthetics with remarkabl

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Rubik’s Cube Celebrates 50 Years of Brain-Busters with a Handful of Limited-Edition Designs

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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LG2's Refreshing Design for Serres Toundra Vibrantly Reflects Freshness

The Die Line

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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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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Calligraphed Floral Stationery

Press'd

Lindsey and Kevin worked with our friends at Lee’s Paperie to create their beautiful floral stationery. Our Willington wedding sample was the inspiration. Calligraphy and a calligraphed monogram from Virginia Lucas Hart in her Willa style brought the set to life.

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Big brand Business Cards with a big brand presence

Moo

When it comes to Business Card design , we’re lucky enough to have worked with some big global brands. The following three clients are a testament to the power of branded Business Cards, and their continued value in a digital-first world. What’s more, they show how a simple, sophisticated design can be brought to life with a touch of MOO magic. Let’s meet the brands.

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Hairbrush via Baubauhaus. #hair #juxtaposition #brush

Designspiration

Saved by Adrien Vargas (@vargucci).

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Mastering Differentiation in Business

Purple Rose Graphics

Differentiation is the act of standing out from your competition. It’s a huge part of branding and marketing your business. Differentiation works because of the perceived value of your offer. The more valuable it seems to someone the more likely they are to want to use it. How do you make it seem valuable? You make it seem different. There are a few ways that brands differentiate themselves from their competition.

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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.