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Sam Rodriguez's graffiti-inspired portraits depict people in their unseen entirety

Creative Boom

California-based illustrator, artist and letterer Sam Rodriguez specialises in creating portraits that include the "unseen aspects of individuals." We caught up with him to hear how they're made and the ways in which graffiti shaped his process. Some people have always known that they wanted to be artists. But for others, the realisation has been more subtle.

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Freebies: The Ultimate Collection of Free Graphic Resources

Graphic Design Junction

Explore the wealth of “free graphic resources” that can be found on the internet. This online treasure trove provides a stunning selection of design features to enhance your projects. From beautiful stock images that embody your vision to clear vector icons that bring a professional touch, these assets meet all designers’ requirements.

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"It was an extremely complicated production": How we made Cannonball!

Creative Bloq

From tricky pop-ups to beautifully illustrated characters, Taxi Studio's new book is a triumph of problem solving.

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Introducing MO.CA: The Future of Sustainable Living in a Mobile Home

Design Milk

In a world where sustainability and mobility are becoming increasingly important, the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has unveiled a groundbreaking project – MO.CA (MOBILE CATALYST). This modern mobile home, crafted from zero-kilometer natural materials and employing cutting-edge digital construction techniques, marks a new option for eco-friendly living.

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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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How a PlayStation game inspired a generation of graphic designers

Creative Bloq

Wipeout's stunning in-game branding remains influential today.

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Patty Carroll’s Satirical ‘Anonymous Woman’ Is Overwhelmed by Her Own Domestic Perfectionism

Colossal

“Bamboozled.” All images © Patty Carroll, shared with permission The irony of the mannequin as “everywoman” is that the inanimate form doesn’t have much in common with real women at all. But for photographer Patty Carroll , that’s the point. “The mannequin is the ‘ideal woman’ who does not age, have wrinkles, fat, or any other human quality,” the Chicago-based artist says.

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Vincent van Gecko: Researchers Dub a Newly-Discovered Reptile After the Artist of ‘Starry Night’

Colossal

Cnemaspis vangoghi. Photos by Akshay Khandekar In the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India, scientists have discovered two new gecko species, and one in particular has inspired an art historical name. The research team, consisting of Akshay Khandekar, Tejas Thackeray, Swapnil Pawar, Ishan Agarwal, Satpal Gangalmale, and Vivek Waghe, landed on the name Cnemaspis vangoghi because the blue coloration evoked Vincent van Gogh’s iconic “Starry Night” (1889).

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Reinforcing the Value of Web Designers in the Age of AI

SpeckyBoy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for us all. Or at least that’s the current narrative. The technology is already changing how web designers do their jobs. We’re using it to help us debug code and generate content. And who knows what will come next? We’re also seeing prompt-based tools that promise to “design” for us.

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"Neurodivergence is a skill": A day in the life of partner Guy Cornet

Creative Bloq

Guy of Free Partners explains how his dyslexia has made him who he is today.

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This animated structure is made from wood and paper, and powered by sand

Its Nice That

Pinaffo & Pluvinage have created a structure that doubles up as a dazzling art installation and technical design

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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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Tokyo Tokyo: Richard Koek's new book captures the exoticism and reality of Japan's capital

Creative Boom

Photographer Richard Koek has captured the many different facets of Japan's capital city in Tokyo Tokyo , a new book from Lannoo Publishers which goes beyond cliches to get to the reality of daily life in the metropolis. Home to nearly 40 million citizens and covering over 2,000 square kilometres, Tokyo is a mega city that combines the ancient and the ultramodern.

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This Manic Panic Concept Imagines a Sleek Plastic-Free Glow Up for the Punk Icons

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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Top Color Palettes to Watch in 2024: A Look at Emerging Trends

We And The Color

As we delve deeper into 2024, exciting color trends are bubbling up, ready to reshape the visual landscape. Whether you’re a graphic designer, web developer, or simply a color enthusiast, staying ahead of the curve is key. Here, we explore the top color palettes that promise to dominate 2024, along with inspiring examples of their effective use. 1.

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Smartwater Finally Goes Canned

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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The new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes posters are surprisingly majestic

Creative Bloq

Of course there’s an ape riding a horse with an eagle.

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Creating and Running a Profitable Online Magazine

HONGKIAT

Welcome to the exciting world of digital publishing ! If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own magazine, there’s never been a better time than now. With the internet at our fingertips, online magazines are reshaping how we consume news, entertainment, and insights. But what makes an online magazine not just survive but thrive in this digital age?

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Levi's has changed its name and logo. because Beyonce

Creative Bloq

The brand is embracing Queen Bey's spelling.

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The LaMelo Ball Signature PUMAs Maneuver Like a Porsche 911

Design Milk

While watching NBA star LaMelo Ball weave through defenders across 94-feet of glossy hardwood with his signature crafty handles, it’s not a stretch of the imagination to envision the Charlotte Hornets guard as a high-performance vehicle maneuvering the racetrack at full speed. Then pair the athlete’s on-court skills with his off-court affinity for rolling up to games behind the wheel of sports car, and it may explain the sportswear brand PUMA’s signature shoes in the all-new PU

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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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This delivery service rebrand is bringing me joy

Creative Bloq

GHTK embraces playful modern design.

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“Everyone I shoot ends up becoming part of my family”: Quil Lemons on connecting with his subjects

Its Nice That

In conversation with our US editor-at-large Elizabeth Goodspeed, the photographer shed light on putting megastars at ease, fostering new voices in photography and creating a loving space for Black queer boys.

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A Classic Art History "Failure" Inspired the Divine Marble Design of NAI's Olive Oil

The Dieline

The creatives at Antonia Skaraki were thinking of the rejected marble behind Michelangelo's 'David' when they made their showstopping olive oil bottles.

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Captivate Your Audience: A Dazzling Portfolio Presentation Template for Creatives

We And The Color

First impressions are everything they say. Whether you’re a designer, photographer, or any visual professional, a stellar portfolio presentation is your golden ticket to landing your dream project. But crafting a compelling presentation from scratch can be daunting. That’s where this incredible portfolio presentation template by ContestDesign comes in, saving you time and effort while maximizing your impact.

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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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The Young Voices Telling Mexico’s Border Stories Through Photography

Feature Shoot

Chavalos is slang for youngsters, we exchanged the o for an x to make the word gender inclusive. This is my cousin’s friend floating away after smoking a joint. My conversations with them deeply motivated this project. Alejandra Aragon, 2021 The “ Chavalxs ” project, spearheaded by artist Alejandra Aragón from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico teaches photography to 25 youths in areas like Gómez Farías and Guadalupe.

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Coca-Cola Announces Lighter PET Bottles That Reduces Plastic Use

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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Retro Design Styles

You The Designer

Retro means a style that is derived from the recent past. In fact, retro is the shortened word for. The post Retro Design Styles appeared first on UCreative.com.

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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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Apple Juice Has Never Looked Cooler Than It Does in This Stylish Norwegian Design

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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Hauz Branding: Merging Elegance with Engineering

Abduzeedo

Hauz Branding: Merging Elegance with Engineering abduzeedo 0402—24 Dive into Hauz's compelling branding and visual identity that merges precision engineering with elegant design, reflecting a unique architectural balance. The creative realm is abuzz with the recent unveiling of Hauz’s latest branding and visual identity. Masterminded by Renan Benvenuti, the evolution of Hauz’s design ethos marks a synthesis of constructing environs and forging robust relationships.

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Velveeta Teams up With Julia Fox for a Cheese-Inspired Hair Dye

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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Tusca's Painterly Wrappers Turn an Italian Delicacy Into Fine Art

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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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.