Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With a background as a tattoo artist, Tom Strom is an emerging American illustrator whose images will draw you in and perhaps give you a little scare. But what's life without a little peril now and again? One minute, you feel like stroking the cute, cycloptic kitten as it sits amongst the birdhouses with a yellow chick perched in the crook of its tale.
I Love Typography
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at Jamie Clarke’s 3D Rig Solid font family. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Rig Solid appeared first on I Love Typography.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The West Coast steak 'n' seafood chain went bust in 2020. But now it's back, and the brand has been reinvented from the ground up. Not to be confused with Sizzling Pubs in the UK, Sizzler is a US-based restaurant chain with locations mainly in California and some in the nearby states of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, and Oregon. Known for steak, seafood, and salad bar items, it was once a beloved West Coast institution.
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Through its evolution as the Central American country’s capital and an ever-scrappy microcosm of different cultures – the lasting impact of the many polymathic radical thinkers and creatives that have passed through its vast sprawl at one point or another – Mexico City has long been a test bed for experimental architecture. The lack of regulation has long made the metropolis a particularly auspicious canvas of sorts for maverick talents to play with volume, material, and other characteristics.
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
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Inspired by a soundscape crafted by the agency Father, the ten winning designs from Manchester School of Art students use minimalist gradients, synaesthesia and data-based typography.
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The typography world is always evolving, and as 2025 approaches, designers are looking for the latest trends to incorporate into their projects. One style that’s consistently captivating creatives is brush and script fonts. Whether you’re designing logos, branding materials, or social media posts, these fonts bring a level of authenticity and flair that modern designs crave.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HONGKIAT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The idea of a four-day workweek has been circulating for a while, but recently, more companies are adopting it, and it’s becoming a hot topic among bloggers worldwide. Working just four days and having three days off is a dream for employees, but employers who aren’t yet familiar with the benefits might not see it the same way. Efficiency should not be equated with the number of hours or days worked—they are not the same.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition broke its 60-year record with a whopping 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories. Hosted annually by the Natural History Museum , the contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe. This year’s shortlist includes a pair of images taken at the moment large cats catch their prey, along with several tussles, one between bees and another with an annoyed lioness and her overe
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Symmetry, a concept found inextricably throughout nature, is something our brains are hardwired to perceive. Expert pattern seekers, we are drawn to repetitive noises, colors, and movements as physically calming or perhaps cathartic. Austrian-born sculptor Erwin Hauer knew this to be true, and devoted his life to the pursuit of symmetry. He is known for his seminal work in Modular Constructivism, a movement characterized by repetitious surfaces made of carefully constructed modules, usually orga
Canny
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Have you ever considered the power of destination branding? Out of all the places all over the world, how do you decide where to go? To help you choose, would you type in a few options into Google and see which one looks the most appealing? Which place has the best food? The most interesting culture? Where is the most exciting nightlife? During your search, you’ll be faced with destination branding.
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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.
Creative Bloq
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
It was a landmark year for creative excellence with 350 winners and a record-breaking number of gold awards.
Abduzeedo
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Graphic Design Creativity with 'White Book' and 'Milkyway' abduzeedo 0911—24 Milk Network's "White Book" and "Milkyway" notebook exemplify the firm's dedication to fostering graphic design creativity through design. Discover how these minimalist tools inspire and empower the team. Milk Network , a brand development firm known for its impactful approach, recently unveiled two in-house design projects: "The White Book" and the "Milkyway" notebook.
Booooooom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
A personal series by Canadian photographer and director Kalum Ko.
Abduzeedo
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Omertá: Where Silence Meets Sophistication in Branding abduzeedo 0911—24 Omertá, an exclusive business lounge and smokers' club, reimagines the ancient Sicilian code of silence. Discover how its sophisticated branding reflects discretion and exclusivity. In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a modern sanctuary harkens back to an ancient Sicilian code.
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.
Colossal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Combining aerial timelapse and tilt-shift shots, Joerg Daiber of Spoonfilm ( previously ) illuminates the stunning Bavarian Alps throughout all four seasons. Daiber was invited by a hotel at the foot of the dramatic Wetterstein Mountains, to highlight the scenery and range of activities visitors experience in the area. From hiking and cycling to cross-country skiing or simply relaxing as the sun goes down on an autumn day, Daiber captures a unique, “miniaturized” view of the region t
Communication Arts
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Vito Balen and Ilja van Eck’s website for Accordion uses a clean layout with accordion-inspired graphics, balancing minimalism with artist showcases, built on Webflow CMS with custom animations.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
This year’s World Illustration Award category winners include Zhang Jiayi, for a series of self-initiated ads he made to promote his hometown bakery.
Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
AI vs Traditional Design: What Designers Need to Know The world of graphic design is changing rapidly with the emergence of AI tools that can generate images, mockups, and even full design compositions. For graphic designers, this raises important questions about how AI will impact their workflows and careers. This article explores the capabilities of modern AI design tools, how they compare to traditional graphic design methods, and what graphic designers need to know to succeed in an AI-powere
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Designspiration
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Saved by Clayton Perryman (@clayton).
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Reflecting its commitment to social change, the Hague-based design agency has crafted a colourful and impactful new identity for itself. Located in The Hague, Netherlands, JUST is a design agency deeply committed to making a societal impact. Founded in 2007, it offers a comprehensive range of design services, from strategic branding to digital solutions, all crafted in its own studio.
Creative Bloq
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Looking at laptop displays means getting to grips with a wide range of technical information. Here, we look into some of the things that’ll matter to most creatives.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
From its art direction to its collabs and product releases, the Swiss sportswear company is on a tear right now. We speak with those on the inside leading its design and innovation efforts, and find out what it takes to create a world-beating brand.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The AceFast Z4 is a powerful desktop power station that has the ability to charge up to four devices at the same time making this ideal for anyone struggling with outlet space.
FlowingData
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Since weather and land availability vary across the country, so do the crops. This is the cropland geography of the United States.
Creative Bloq
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Perfect for students, the NVIDIA Shield TV and TV Pro can help you achieve upscaled and AI-enhanced streaming for your gaming sessions and movie nights.
Azure Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The term “third place” (first coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg back in 1989) is typically used to describe social environments located beyond someone’s home or office — with coffee shops and bars being two of the most frequently cited examples. Lately, however, workspaces like Scotiabank North — the Canadian bank’s new downtown Toronto hub, designed by KPMB Architects — are evolving to integrate third places of their own.
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Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Pro-Ject is back with an update to one of its most loved products ever. The Pro-Ject Debut EVO turntable has long been regarded as one of the best turntables you could get in its price range for years, simultaneously offering exceptional audio quality and a sleek, modern design. Now, the company is back with an update in the form of the Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 , which doubles down on the colorful build and high-quality audio.
Creative Bloq
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Apple is so far behind in the camera phone race that I think it should just quit.
UX Collective
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By embracing sensitivity over logic, designers can learn from old masters and create new solutions that reconnect to us being humans.
Its Nice That
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With each edition dedicated to a new manufacturing technique, the annual publication returns with its fourth issue: To Cut, giving voice to the artisans that craft the objects in our everyday lives.
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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