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Con McHugh's artwork for Adrian Cox presents jazz in a fresh and original light

Creative Boom

The illustrator worked closely with the well-known musician to create a truly innovative EP design. Internationally acclaimed jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox is set to release a new EP. And he's teamed up with rising star illustrator Con McHugh to create a visual world that's as fresh and vibrant as the music itself, including album artwork, typography and an animated event poster.

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Whiskers + Whimsy: A Visit to the New Meow Parlour, NYC’s First Cat Cafe

Design Milk

As New York City’s inaugural cat cafe that launched nine years ago, Meow Parlour isn’t just a trendy spot for feline fanatics; it’s a haven dedicated to the well-being and adoption of its furry residents. Now in a new location on the Lower East Side of Manhattan designed by Sonya Lee Architect , the Meow Parlour offers a sanctuary where cats and humans come together to play, relax, and form lasting bonds.

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Tokyo's teamLab Borderless is the future of art shows, and it's coming to Europe

Creative Boom

The international art collective teamLab is taking immersive art to the next level. Our writer, Tom May, shares his experience of visiting their Tokyo show and why he thinks it's a must-see when it comes to Europe. If you're involved in the creative world, by now you're probably aware of the concept of the immersive art show. The idea was first popularised by Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience , a show that transports visitors into the world of the Dutch master through stunning digital projectio

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Versatility Abounds With Signature Kitchen Suite Cooking Portfolio

Design Milk

The following post is brought to you by Signature Kitchen Suite. Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design. So, the adage says: a jack of all trades is a master of none. But this is not the case for luxury kitchen appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite , whose “True to Food” approach is put into practice across a robust range of cooking categories – with some models featuring multiple modalities – to satisfy literal and aesthetic tastes.

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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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Storytelling takes centre stage in National Ballet of Canada rebrand

Creative Boom

A fresh visual identity crafted by Bruce Mau Design is helping Canada's most esteemed ballet company pirouette past stereotypes and leap into the future of performing arts. In the world of the 2020s, ballet companies are in a tricky situation. However talented their dancers, many people who might happily spend hundreds on a Taylor Swift or Olivia Rodrigo ticket shy away from ballet, just like opera or classical music, thinking it's "not for them".

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Keilhauer Unveils Four Standout Lounge Chairs

Azure Magazine

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all workspaces. Though in the past it wasn’t uncommon to spec the same furnishings for an entire office, nowadays businesses seek to inject each space with unique personality, all while curating a cohesive interior. Keilhauer ’s newest soft seating offerings, launched at NeoCon in June, allow designers to do just that — with four versatile lounge chairs that can be mixed and matched, yet are distinctive enough to become statement pieces in their own right.

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"Andy used creativity as his therapy" - Dr Phillip Romero on how to channel creative intelligence like Andy Warhol

Creative Bloq

Dr Phillip Romero, friend of Andy Warhol, shares the thinking and top tips behind his Warhol-inspired book

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Beflo’s Tenon Smart Adjustable Desk Rises to the Occasion

Design Milk

The traditional standing desk is nothing new, with historical records indicating its use as early as the 1400s. Great minds like Leonardo da Vinci are said to have utilized something like it in his creative practice. But it wasn’t until recent history that numerous studies revealed the health hazards associated with sedentary work lifestyles. The furniture industry was quick to respond with various designs, and the corresponding accoutrement, to encourage better habits.

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How to Create the Perfect Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

We And The Color

As ardent advocates for the power of plants, Igor and Judith from Urban Jungle Bloggers have distilled their extensive knowledge and experience into this comprehensive and engaging online course. With their proven expertise, having collaborated with industry giants like Zalando, Urban Outfitters, and Design Within Reach, this course promises to be a transformative journey for any plant enthusiast.

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Tiny But Not Timid, Maria Fernanda Cardoso’s ‘Spiders of Paradise’ Show Their True Colors

Colossal

Maratus australis. All images © Maria Fernanda Cardoso, courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, shared with permission “The Maratus spiders of Australia are the most colourful, flamboyant, sexy, and charming spiders on the planet,” says Maria Fernanda Cardoso , whose vibrant portraits capture the tiny creatures in remarkable detail.

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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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“Consolations” by Photographer Tanguy Troude

Booooooom

A visual ode to the fragile humanity of seeking relief by French photographer Tanguy Troude.

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Spectacular Award-Winning Photos Of The Prix De La Photographie Awards

Design You Trust

Tape Worm by Judith Kuhn, Germany The Prix De La Photographie Awards, a prestigious global photography competition, has highlighted the exceptional talents of photographers worldwide, showcasing honorable mention photos across diverse categories like portrait, nature, fine art, and architecture. Each winning image tells a compelling story with remarkable skill, demonstrating the versatility and depth of contemporary photography, celebrating its power to evoke emotion, tell stories, and offer new

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'Censored' design might be the internet's favourite book cover

Creative Bloq

A design befitting Orwell's literary classic.

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Manchester United Logo History: A Journey Through Time

Inkbot Design

Manchester United Logo History: A Journey Through Time Manchester United has had an extraordinary journey from Newton Heath to a worldwide behemoth. Despite this, a different story has been happening quietly: the change in their iconic logo. Now, I understand what you’re thinking. “Why would I ever be interested in the history of a football badge?” Well, just hold your horses there.

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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 Speedo logo is a bit of a stretch

Creative Bloq

Updated branding is built to 'perform' on swimwear.

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The H&M Logo Design: Journey Through Fashion Branding

Inkbot Design

The H&M Logo Design: Journey Through Fashion Branding Straightforward, confident and easily identified. The H&M logo is more than just a corporate symbol — it’s a small billboard for cheap chic, a promise written in red ink. But how did we get here? The history of H&M’s visual identity is a tale of fashion for the people, Swedish minimalism gone global, and a brand that is taught to speak without words.

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Maieutic: Branding and Visual Identity by G2K

Abduzeedo

Maieutic: Branding and Visual Identity by G2K abduzeedo 0729—24 Discover how G2K Creative Agency developed a compelling branding and visual identity for Maieutic, an agency for social and cultural innovation. In a world increasingly focused on social and cultural progress, organizations championing these values need a brand identity that reflects their mission.

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Bleeding Stone collab

Design Everywhere

Bleeding Stone collab

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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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Warbird Gathering: Advertisement Takes Flight with Darkhorse Design

Graphis

As a very experienced global graphic design studio, Darkhorse Design formerly designed new brands and promotions for. The post Warbird Gathering: Advertisement Takes Flight with Darkhorse Design appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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Jana Šturdíková

Design Everywhere

Jana Šturdíková

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Discovering the Art of Web Design: The Woodo Experience

Abduzeedo

Discovering the Art of Web Design: The Woodo Experience abduzeedo 0729—24 Explore Woodo’s web design by Cristhian Landeo, blending fine carpentry and personalized digital experiences. Woodo Experience, a company renowned for its fine carpentry and personalized creations, has recently showcased its exceptional web design crafted by Cristhian Landeo. The website elegantly blends the company’s dedication to quality craftsmanship with modern web design principles, offering a unique digital experienc

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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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Meadowlark Interview with Artist James Jean

Booooooom

I had the opportunity to ask him a few questions about the new body of work on the eve of the opening. Hope you enjoy the interview below, and if you happen to be in Vancouver this summer, make sure you check out “Meadowlark” on display at CICA Vancouver July 25 – September 15th.

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Ethan Nakache brings a 1970s typeface back from the dead, to “add something to the serif genre”

Its Nice That

Explaining Goodman, the French designer tells us why reviving a typeface involves a lot of decision making: “You need to focus on what to keep, and what to drop.

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Clay creations: the art behind The New York Times review site Wirecutter

Creative Boom

Art director Dana Davis reveals how she helps shape the New York Times website's unique aesthetic with her inspired polymer clay illustrations. Remember how newspapers used to be a thing? We all like the idea that they still exist (just). But be honest, though, when was the last time you bought one, either in print or digitally? If, like us, your answer is "I can't remember", then imagine what it's like working at one of these esteemed yet commercially precarious institutions.

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We Are Not Invisible: This photo series tells the stories of modern slavery survivors

Its Nice That

Documenting the experiences of six individuals, this powerful series from Léa Campbell aims to expand awareness of modern slavery and contend draconian anti-immigration laws with empathy.

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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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The $115,000 Seventy Five Is Where Audiophiles Dream of Slumbering

Design Milk

As someone who likes to fall asleep listening to music and long running YouTube episodes, it’s not a hard sell to propose sound can play an essential part in inviting a restful night’s sleep. The Seventy Five by Savoir takes that simple concept to an extreme, an entire sleep system incorporating Savior’s N°2 The Icon custom made bed, walnut sideboards, and an upholstered headboard with its very own pair of KEF Ci3160REFM-THX speakers and six KEF Kube 8b subwoofers integrated in

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How to Tackle Controversial Topics Responsibly

HONGKIAT

Experienced bloggers often tell newcomers that controversial topics draw significant attention, generating more readers, comments, and shares on social media. Indeed, controversy sells. However, there’s more to this advice than meets the eye. While controversy can attract a wide audience, handling such topics carelessly can not only repel readers but also attract undesirable attention and create potential backlash.

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Nothing in this Coca-Cola ad is real, but get used to it

Creative Bloq

Nvidia, WPP and The Coca-Cola Company combine to reveal new generative AI tools at Siggraph.

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Fixing Apple ID Sign-In Issues on Messages for Mac

HONGKIAT

Have you ever experienced this frustrating scenario? Your Messages app on Mac is usually connected and working fine, but suddenly, it disconnects and requires you to log in again. Despite entering the correct Apple ID and password, the login process takes an unusually long time and ultimately fails, displaying an error message: “An unknown error has occurred.

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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.