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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

For the Polish pop band Big Bike Orchestra. From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. The pandemic was awful, let's make no bones about it, but just how many talented creatives discovered their true calling during lockdown?

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11 Essential Tools for Creative Workflows

Designer Daily

It’s no secret that, as creatives, we want to spend more time coming up with fresh ideas and working on interesting projects rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks like invoicing, keeping track of files, or managing back-and-forth feedback. After all, we didn’t go into the creative field to lose sleep over whether we saved “Final_newFINAL_noREALLYthisTime.psd,” right?

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Taxi Studio designs stand-out identity for Carlsberg Elephant

Creative Boom

The new design tackles challenges unique to India's retail environments, including low lighting and visibility. Taxi Studio has revealed its work on Carlsberg Elephant, which was designed to communicate its new premium position in India's evolving drinks market. With an incredible annual growth rate of 40%, Elephant is one of India's best-loved brews and an integral player in Carlsberg's growth strategy in this market.

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The 10 best Christmas animations everyone needs to watch: from Aardman, Netflix, Disney and more

Creative Bloq

Get in the festive mood with our favourite animated Christmas feature films and shorts, made using new 3D tools including in Unreal Engine 5.

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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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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

Creative Boom

A piece for the New York Times. For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. The subtle tilt of a woman's smile, gentle hatching that shades and textures an unusual leaf, the breeze catching some fabric so it floats on airIt's—little details like these give New York-based illustrator Karlotta Freier's work a light, whimsical quality that's comfortable and optimistic, always with a touch of th

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Phew, I almost missed Adobe's huge half-price deal on Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and more

Creative Bloq

Save 50% on an annual subscription to Creative Cloud for access to industry-leading tools Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more.

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Desktop Wallpaper: December 2024 With Joseph Patton

Design Milk

Another year of Designer Desktops is coming to a close! Rounding out our last desktop of the year is the talented Joseph Patton , a Mississippi-born illustrator and animator who now splits his time between Zürich and the San Francisco Bay Area. Patton’s work feels like an invitation to step into a storybook brought to life, blending hand-drawn and digital techniques to craft illustrations that are as whimsical and heartwarming as they are thought-provoking.

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The best magazine fonts

Creative Bloq

We pick the best magazine fonts to download and use, with free options and premium paid-for typefaces

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Oikos

Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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Elon Musk will have been crying during the reveal of Jaguar's bold EV car concept

Creative Bloq

The bold design of the Type 00 has proved us all wrong about the controversial rebrand.

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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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The 3 Most Minimalist Christmas Party Poster Templates: A Celebration of Geometry and Elegance

We And The Color

Jozef Micic’s Christmas party poster templates redefine festive design with an elegant blend of minimalism and geometry. Perfect for graphic designers and event planners, these templates provide a sophisticated and customizable foundation for seasonal promotions. Let’s explore what makes these posters stand out and why they are the ideal choice for your holiday events.

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A Renowned Oregon Winery Cultivates a Striking Architectural Vision

Azure Magazine

“What would a farmer do?” That was the question Chris Brown and his team at the Portland, Oregon, architecture firm Observation Studio asked themselves when they conceptualized the new, 1,675-square-metre location of Sequitur winery. They had an enviable starting point: namely, a wonderful client and a stunning former dairy farm boasting a heavy-timber barn built in 1937.

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Creativity is the only thing, moving from Figma to Protopie, semantic color palettes

UX Collective

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “We may be in the middle of one now, a period of change and awakening. And like previous periods of same, there are so many things to be currently worried about — potential authoritarianism, genocide, religious fanaticism, climate change, uncontrolled AGI, unleashed nativism — that a period of change is handmaid with a period of struggle again.

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Photographer Spotlight: Charlotte Rainville

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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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The stunning new WWF video used a really wild animation technique

Creative Bloq

Animators "painted with heat".

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Cyber Monday 2024: Save on All Things AZURE for One Week!

Azure Magazine

It’s not too late! If you haven’t already taken advantage of AZURE’s Black Friday deals, our Cyber Monday sale is your chance to save. For one week, we’re offering 40% off subscriptions and single copies, meaning there’s never been a better time to give yourself (or the design lover in your life) the gift of architecture and design inspiration. Shop Subscriptions Print for $27 (Regular Price: $43.95) Digital for $17 (Regular Price: $28.95) Single Copies for $6.60 (Regular Price: $10.95) Shop Sin

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Carvi’s Refined Branding by Taos Studio: A Modern Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Carvi’s Refined Branding by Taos Studio: A Modern Visual Identity abduzeedo 1202—24 Discover Taos Studio’s innovative branding for Carvi, featuring a modern visual identity and urban-inspired aesthetics. Carvi, a men’s clothing brand specializing in basic shirts, recently unveiled a striking rebrand crafted by the talented team at Taos Studio. This project included the development of a fresh naming concept and a cohesive visual identity.

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Masakatsu Sashie’s Mysterious Spheres Hover Over Post-Apocalyptic Landscapes

Colossal

Encircling eerie orbs, architectural elements and neon signs hover above urban landscapes and fields of detritus in Masakatsu Sashie ’s oil paintings. His fantastical, post-apocalyptic scenes envision Earth “as a representation of the universe,” the artist tells Colossal. Sashie adds, “This led me to the idea of symbolically expressing the sphere.

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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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This Cricut Joy bundle with $50 off would make a fantastic Christmas present

Creative Bloq

This Cricut Joy bundle is one of our favourite Cyber Monday offers.

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December 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Fall $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Featured Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer.

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AppFlowly CRM’s App Design: A Seamless Workspace Solution

Abduzeedo

AppFlowly CRM’s App Design: A Seamless Workspace Solution abduzeedo 1202—24 Discover Afterglow Studio’s app design for AppFlowly CRM, delivering a user-friendly and highly functional workspace experience. AppFlowly CRM’s app design, crafted by Afterglow Studio, exemplifies a seamless integration of functionality and aesthetics. Designed to streamline collaborative workspaces, this project prioritizes user experience, ensuring that every interaction feels natural and intuitive.

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OFFF's bold rebrand signals its role at the centre of creative culture

Creative Bloq

From iconic design festival to iconic brand.

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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.

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The Role of Data Annotation in Shaping AI Models

Inkbot Design

The Role of Data Annotation in Shaping AI Models Data may be the fuel of artificial intelligence, but without quality annotation, even the most sophisticated algorithms fall short. Annotators are the often overlooked artisans, labelling data so AI can see, hear, and understand the world around it. Their work forms the bedrock of model training and directly shapes AI’s performance, accuracy, and fairness.

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Why are we so affected by colour and how can we harness its power? Rose Pilkington digs into her vibrant digital practice

Its Nice That

The digital artist took to the London Nicer Tuesdays stage to talk us through the technical process behind her awe-inspiring artworks and her unending love and fascination with colour, from its subconscious effects and ability to communicate, to its wondrous origins in the natural world.

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Fundacion Capital | Anagrama #die #cut #business #card #stationery

Designspiration

Saved by Cody Paulson (@codypaulson).

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The design thinking behind Charli XCX’s Brat tour

Design Week

It feels like Charli XCX has dominated social media non-stop in 2024. First there was the launch of her Brat album in June, its lurid green cover quickly becoming the colour of the summer (#8ACE00 if you’re interested).

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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 eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.

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18 Modern Calendars for 2025

Design Milk

2024 is quickly coming to a close and that means it’s time to start thinking about the new year ahead. Since there’s nothing we can do to slow down time, we’re going (to try) to embrace it and jump right into 2025 when it arrives. If you’re like us, that means getting our next calendar ordered and hung up prior to the new year. To help you out, we’re sharing 18 modern calendars that will let you kick 2025 off just right and on top of things!

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.

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The car after the storm – Jaguar unveils new concept EV

Design Week

Jaguar has followed up its much-discussed rebrand by unveiling its Type 00 concept car, describing it as “unmistakable, unexpected and dramatic.” Launched yesterday at Miami Art Week, it comes in two colours – Miami Pink which references the Art Deco surroundings of its reveal, and London Blue, described as a nod to Jaguar’s British heritage.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?