Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Ian Morris's career as an illustrator has got off to an explosive start. Having graduated from the University of Salford, he's gone on to work with the likes of Thames & Hudson, Bloomsbury, and The National Literacy Trust, as well as scooping up prestigious awards and nominations for his picture book work.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 2, 2024

Hala Mohamed is a distinguished graphic designer and digital illustrations artist from Egypt, whose work embodies the vibrancy and complexity of contemporary Egyptian culture. Her art is a confluence of traditional motifs and modern techniques, making her a prominent figure in the art world both locally and internationally. Her journey into the world of art began in her formative years, nurtured by a rich cultural heritage and a passion for visual storytelling.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. On the one hand, the freedom it brings is truly exhilarating. No more horrible commutes. No more being hauled over the coals by managers.

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We And The Color

JUNE 2, 2024

Master the Art of Creating Incredible Landscapes with Photoshop In digital art, the ability to create stunning, photorealistic landscapes is a coveted skill. Whether you’re a seasoned illustrator or a passionate photographer, the online course by Carles Marsal, “Learn to Create Incredible Landscapes with Photoshop,” is your gateway to mastering this art form.

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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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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

All images © Marc Hom. All rights reserved. Famed photographer Marc Hom reimagines how we view celebrity portraits with his ambitious Re-Framed exhibition and book. Over his 20-year career, Danish photographer Marc Hom has captured some of our most famous celebrities in striking, intimate portraits. But his newest show, Re-Framed , offers a completely fresh way to experience these iconic images.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 2, 2024

Brand Consistency and Website Design: Building an Online Presence First, let me define brand consistency – Keeping the same look, message and character throughout all marketing channels. Every point at which customers interact with your brand should remind them of every other such point. The next question that might come to mind is why it matters so much.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 2, 2024

Etsy vs Shopify: An In-Depth Showdown for Savvy Sellers Do-it-yourself virtual shopping has been on the rise, and you are probably reading this because you want to get a piece of that online pie. Nowadays, it is advisable for any person with something to sell, whether a wise creator or a vintage dealer, to establish their internet market. So what should you do first?

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 2, 2024

Blistering barnacles, that's cool.

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Moo

JUNE 2, 2024

People are the heart of any business, and prioritizing their needs in the workplace is a huge competitive advantage. Company culture isn’t just one of those nice things to have – it’s essential. It’s the secret ingredient to a thriving, positive and profitable environment. Organizations all over the world are realizing that building a great company culture has so many benefits.

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Design You Trust

JUNE 2, 2024

Patrizia Vignola, a 2D fine artist born in NY and currently residing and working in Minnesota, holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. Her art has always focused on the human form, particularly faces, aiming to capture deeper emotional or philosophical aspects of humanity rather than just likenesses. Her fascination with ruff collars from historical portraits symbolizes the constraints and expectations imposed by society, reflecting how we carry and often struggle with the socioeconomic a

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Creative Bloq

JUNE 2, 2024

The artist discusses how he started working in video games and why he loves painting in watercolours.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

London-based artist Claudia Chanhoi explores the sexual objectification of women with well-observed humour in pieces that cleverly circumvent online censorship. We caught up with her to learn more. What do you see when you look at Claudia Chanhoi's work? If you're a human with a critically engaged brain, you'll likely see surreal depictions of the human body that deliver a humorous commentary on hyper-sexualised societal norms.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 2, 2024

The price could be too high to justify – but at least it comes with mini figures (which is a first).

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UX Collective

JUNE 2, 2024

Each tool has its limitations — AI is no different.

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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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Creative Bloq

JUNE 2, 2024

Showrunner's trailers are unwatchable.

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Communication Arts

JUNE 2, 2024

With lively colors and compositions, this Los Angeles–based photographer brings punk sensibilities to the advertising world.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 2, 2024

In today’s digital age, your website is your storefront window to the world. It’s the first impression you make on potential customers, partners, and collaborators. A dated website can scream “out of touch” faster than you can say “dial-up internet.” Thankfully, the world of web design is constantly evolving, offering exciting new trends to keep your website fresh, engaging, and future-proof.

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