Inkbot Design
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
7 Effective Steps to Develop a Strong Brand Identity Identity building is a journey I've mastered through years of experience at Inkbot Design, and I'm here to guide you through it. Creating a distinctive brand identity isn't just important—it's imperative for survival. I've watched countless businesses struggle with brand recognition, so I've developed this comprehensive guide.
Design Milk
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In the heart of Seoul’s historic Dongdaemun district, a design revolution is quietly unfolding. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), with its fluid Zaha Hadid -designed architecture, stands as a metallic metaphor for South Korea’s seamless fusion of heritage and innovation. The most recent DDP Design Launching Fair aspires to position Seoul alongside Paris and Milan in the global design constellation.
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Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Perhaps the oldest and longest-serving photobooth technician in the world, 92-year-old Alan Adler’s 50 years of service to the art of photography has been memorialised in a new book.
Design Milk
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In a world dominated by mass production, Beautiful City by Sofía Alvarado of Studio Fi stands as a tribute to the lost art of craftsmanship. This collection of 17 meticulously handcrafted pieces is a love letter to architectural detail and an ode to the artisans of yesteryear who brought character and soul to our built environment. Alvarado’s vision channels the beauty of artisanal work into something tangible, emphasizing process over utility.
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
Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
We talk to JKR’s Lee Rolston about the year’s most contentious rebrand.
Design Milk
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
There are few straight lines at the new 13-story Populus hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado. Implementing a hyper site-responsive strategy, notable architecture firm Studio Gang designed the distinct structure based on the distilled form and unique growth pattern of the Aspen Tree – otherwise known as the Populus – precinctive to the area. How and where it sheds its bark was translated into a matrix of scalloped windows within the fluted building’s “stacked log” massing, individually denoting th
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Creative Boom
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Studio Sincère Want a glimpse of the future of visual media? The artist-owned cooperative's 2025 report is essential reading. The creative industries seem to be changing faster than ever right now. So, if you're wondering where things are heading, it's always good to get an expert overview. That's why we're excited to see Stocksy unveil its 2025 Visual Insights Report —an essential toolkit for creatives seeking to align their work with emerging cultural trends.
Inkbot Design
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Corona Logo Design: Colours, Fonts, and Hidden Meanings Meanings within brand identities have always fascinated me, and Corona's logo stands as one of the most recognisable beer emblems globally. Through my experience at Inkbot Design, I've analysed countless beverage logos, but Corona's crown symbol particularly captivates me with its clever fusion of royal heritage and casual beach culture.
Colossal
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Curling leaves and pinched patterns cloak the bold vessels of artist Paul S. Briggs. Using a slab-building technique, he creates chunky sculptures that nod to nature, mindfulness, and the malleability of his chosen medium. Briggs approaches his process as a kind of meditation, pinch-forming each piece from a single ball of clay. When sharing his work on social media, he even uses the hashtag #noadditionorsubtraction to illustrate how the form emerges from the precise quantity he begins with.
Design You Trust
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Tooth Wu is a distinguished concept artist and digital illustrator from Suzhou, China. He has made significant contributions to the gaming industry, notably at Riot Games, where he worked on character designs for League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra. His portfolio showcases a diverse range of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror-themed creations, highlighting his versatility in both dark, intricate designs and vibrant, cartoon-style illustrations.
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Colossal
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Working exclusively in black-and-white, Gary Wagner ’s striking photos pare dramatic landscapes down to their essential shapes, lines, and tones. Based in Northern California, he captures shorelines, forests, and mountains using digital cameras. In his series Iceland Forces of Nature, Wagner explores the rugged fjords, waterfalls, and black sand beaches of the island nation.
BP&O
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Dessert-centric power couple Natasha Case and Freya Estreller met in around 2008, soon forming a partnership in both life and business: Coolhaus, a range of ice creams and other frozen treats that looks to inspire other female and LGBT+ founders. For those thinking, ‘what, like Rem Koolhaas?’ – yes, you’re right. Estreller originally trained as an architect, and before Coolhaus-proper The post Coolhaus by &Walsh appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
We And The Color
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Minimalist Elegance: A Review of Phillip’s Customizable Geometric Christmas Card Designs The festive season calls for innovative ways to express greetings, and graphic designer Phillip delivers a pair of striking Christmas card templates that blend minimalism with geometric artistry. These designs are perfect for modern celebrations, offering a fresh aesthetic while retaining the traditional essence of Christmas and New Year.
Abduzeedo
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Seamlessly Crafting AI Branding and Visual Identity for Anthropic abduzeedo 1121—24 Discover how Geist’s design elevates Anthropic’s branding and visual identity, emphasizing simplicity and trust. The rise of AI presents both immense potential and challenges. Anthropic, an AI safety company, tasked Geist with developing a branding and visual identity that embodies its mission—creating safer, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
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.
We And The Color
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Bold, Playful, and Perfectly Versatile, That’s Dx Lactos Dx Lactos by Dirtyline Studio is a typography masterpiece that captures attention with its striking boldness and variable width. Designed with a quirky yet refined aesthetic, this font is tailored for projects where grabbing attention is essential. Its unique characteristics make it an excellent choice for modern design projects, blending fun with functionality.
Design Beep
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Font pairing is one of the most critical aspects of graphic and web design. Whether you’re working on a website, logo, brochure, or any other piece of visual communication, the right combination of fonts can make all the difference in how your message is perceived. This guide explores the essential principles of font pairing, the science behind it, and offers practical tips on how to create harmonious and effective font combinations.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
I’ve been debating whether to write this for a while, but given recent launches (and the grumblings in creative circles), it feels like the right time to say it. Coming from someone who’s now the client (after 15 years on the agency side), this might ruffle some feathers – but it’s in your best interests. […] Source What to read next: “A lesson from the US – identity is complex” | “We need to simplify branding to win over SMEs” | “
Azure Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In Toronto, a simple mention of “Eglinton” is enough to induce a shudder or spark a rant. While the avenue — one of the city’s major east-west arteries — transverses an extraordinarily diverse array of communities and neighbourhoods, it has become a metonym for a single project; the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Like housing prices and the weather, the beleaguered transit line is both a reliable conversation starter and a surprising locus of civic solidarity.
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Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
This early Black Friday deal on Apple's 9th gen model is one of the best we've seen.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
For Stocksy creative director Genevieve Ross, building the report “means being aware of cultural production observed at meaningful resolutions”.
Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Square Enix's remake hits the sweet spot I never new existed.
Design Milk
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
When it comes to my holiday gift list, I always put a lot of thought into each item to make sure it’s something I’d truly enjoy and use – especially in my “cozy” (i.e. small) apartment. I think the same way when picking out a gift for someone else. I want any gift to feel purposeful, rather than adding clutter, and I’d hate for anyone’s hard-earned money to go toward something that might go unused.
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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.
Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
XPPEN has given us 24 inches of glorious 4K resolution and a dual stylus to die for here, and that's just the start.
UX Collective
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
How a team showed great UX was worth $100+ million annually Continue reading on UX Collective »
Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The standout young creatives working in film, video games and TV from the UK, US and India.
UX Collective
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Build lean tools to do one job well Continue reading on UX Collective »
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Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The BAFTA Breakthrough performance director speaks out.
UX Collective
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The HEART framework revolutionised UX design, but it’s time for an upgrade.
Creative Bloq
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Google Pixel 9 Pro looks great, but can it keep up with 2024’s other flagship releases?
UX Collective
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The clash of modern and postmodern design while balancing universal accessibility with subjective perspectives.
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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