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Matthew J Wood's illustrated posters are a loving tribute to English football stadiums

Creative Boom

Sheffield-based graphic designer Matthew J Wood has transformed his love of football into a series of wonderfully retro illustrated posters. And they've even caught the eye of big-name clubs. For football fans, stadiums are more than just buildings. As designer and illustrator Matthew J Wood puts it, they're the only near constant for fans to grab hold of.

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15 Part-Time Business Ideas Worth Pursuing

Inkbot Design

15 Part-Time Business Ideas Worth Pursuing A rise in salary is desired when people experience an increase in the cost of living, stagnant wages or an attempt to achieve work-life balance. This is achieved through a side hustle. If this applies to you, then welcome! Why not make extra money or test your entrepreneurial prowess before throwing in the towel if you have a passion for fitness or writing?

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Paco May's illustrations depict the larger-than-life characters of New York's club scene

Creative Boom

Brooklyn-based illustrator Paco May captures New York's historic nightlife and the vibrant characters that make it special in his unique series of glittering artworks. New York's nightlife is famous for a reason. With clubs like Studio 54, Danceteria and Limelight calling the Big Apple home and the association of luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Halston Diane Brill and Suzanne Bartsch, the city's after-hours entertainment is also a rich source of inspiration for artists.

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Semi-Cylindrical Steel Buildings Set the Stage for Skylab’s Office

Design Milk

After outgrowing their previous space in an old building in downtown Portland, Oregon, Skylab Architecture sought to find to a new home that could address their concerns: How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community? Where can we find a space to integrate gardens, an event venue, and a fabrication shop, as well as our studio?

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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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Brand Consistency: The Cornerstone of Memorable Brands

Inkbot Design

Brand Consistency: The Cornerstone of Memorable Brands Well, let’s begin with a thought experiment. Imagine the iconic golden arches. I am sure you saw the famous McDonald’s logo just then, didn’t you? This is why brand consistency is so vital. A solid and consistent brand is a compass for your customers through various options. In our highly connected world dominated by social media, where thousands of marketing messages are thrown at us daily, having one voice and visual identity that makes se

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MDF Italia Outfits the Outdoors for Open-Air Living

Design Milk

Temperatures are rising and layers are being shed as the masses begin their annual migration outside. With an eye toward the growing importance of outdoor spaces, MDF Italia’s Outdoor collection responds to the desire for open-air living with contemporary, functional pieces designed for use in both residential and contract spaces. Elegant forms with a visual lightness about them feature details that have been chosen to match your aesthetic preference while also meeting the needs of an outd

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“Eternity! Eternity!” by Photographer Vincent Glielmi

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A visual exploration into violence, belief, and uncertainty by photographer Vincent Glielmi.

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The Top 11 Most Inspirational Projects at Milan Design Week 2024

Design Milk

After resting a bit from our whirlwind visit to Milan Design Week 2024 , we’ve picked 11 of our favorite designers to watch, installations that made us think, and pieces we’d love to own from the hundreds of exhibitions, installations, pop-ups, and galleries spread across the city. These are some of the week’s most standout sources of inspiration. “Design Ancora” by Gucci Photo: Courtesy of Gucci Design Ancora by Gucci Luxury fashion brands have been working hard debuting their own c

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Reimagining Space: Cadence’s Elegant New Branding and Visual Identity

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Reimagining Space: Cadence’s Elegant New Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0508—24 Explore how Cadence's new branding and visual identity blend modern sophistication with inviting warmth, setting a new standard in architectural design. The architecture firm Cadence, led by the visionary husband-and-wife duo Angelo and Nancy Marasco, recently underwent a transformative rebranding.

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13 Tips to Increase Blog Traffic Exponentially

Inkbot Design

13 Tips to Increase Blog Traffic Exponentially You have a blog , don’t you? Good. Use this to create an audience, gain credibility, and increase income. However, the thing is that just having a blog doesn’t cut it. Your brilliant words of wisdom will only be read if people visit your site. Gladly, there are many ingenious ways to get more readers. Maybe you’re new to blogging, or your traffic is worse than s**t.

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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 marble patterns and bubble type of this menstruation campaign website are inspired by period blood

Its Nice That

From Nice and Serious and in collaboration with Bloody Good Period, the website aims to make conversations about periods “flow” in workplaces.

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Steam meets ice in Franklyn's branding for unusual new sauna startup

Creative Boom

Do you fancy plunging from a sauna into freezing cold water? It's a tough sell, but Franklyn's branding for new company Framework is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. We all like a sauna, right? But freezing cold water…? Well, if you've heard about the Wim Hof Method or seen his TV show Freeze the Fear, you'll know it's good for you, at least. But for most of us, it's still a tough sell to actually go through with it.

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Maugé-Lewis Book Guides Students Toward Graphic Design Careers

Graphic Design USA

Professor Carole Maugé-Lewis’ new book – So! You Want To Become A Graphic Designer: A Resource and Guide — is available as an eBook and in paperback. With a foreward by GDUSA’s Gordon Kaye, the book is aimed at aspiring graphic design students, career changers, and more.

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Artist Jules Wittock reveals the hidden secret to his mesmerising maze pantings

Creative Bloq

"People can go inside of my mind.

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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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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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Funny Doodles By Nadia Tolstoy Illustrating Literal Meanings And Puns Found In The English Language

Design You Trust

Stockholm-based artist Nadia Tolstoy is the cartoonist currently making waves on social media with her delightfully wacky doodles. Known for sprinkling a generous dash of humor into her surreal sketches, Nadia’s artwork transforms mundane words into visual puns that’ll tickle your funny bone! Her series, dubbed “Surrealians,” is a wild cocktail of words and whimsy.

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Caper Illustration is the bridge between Asian artists and the Western market

Its Nice That

The London and Shanghai-based agency exemplifies the diverse range of styles of Asian creatives working today.

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US Space Force insignia designs look straight out of Star Trek

Creative Bloq

Sci-fi fans are in hysterics.

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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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Unleash Your Creative Superpowers with One Subscription for Limitless Graphic Design Possibilities

We And The Color

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Envato Elements Are you a designer, developer, marketer, or content creator? Do you find yourself constantly searching for high-quality assets to enhance your projects? Look no further! Envato Elements is your secret weapon—a subscription-based platform that unlocks a treasure trove of creative resources. Let’s dive into why creatives around the […] The post Unleash Your Creative Superpowers with One Subscription for Limitless Graphic Design Possibilitie

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McDonald's will "Deal With The Trash" in unprecedented new campaign

Creative Bloq

A promise to turn competitors' trash into customer deals.

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Let’s Explore the Surreal World of Brooklyn-Based Illustrator Weston Wei

We And The Color

In the bustling streets of Brooklyn, amidst the cacophony of urban life, resides a quiet yet vibrant world crafted by the hands of illustrator Weston Wei. A journey that began in the heart of China finds its expression in the colorful tapestry of New York City, where Weston weaves stories and emotions with his masterful […] The post Let’s Explore the Surreal World of Brooklyn-Based Illustrator Weston Wei appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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In ‘Zoophites,’ Les Lalanne Hybridize Beasts and Botany into Functional Sculptures

Colossal

‘Les Lalanne: Zoophites,’ Kasmin, New York. All photos by Charlie Rubin, courtesy of Kasmin, shared with permission Now obsolete, the term zoophytes once referred to organisms that exhibited both animal and plant characteristics. It’s also an apt title for a poetic exhibition of sculptures blending beastly and botanical forms by the late Claude (1925-2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008).

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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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Dystopian Apple iPad Pro video makes customers feel physically sick

Creative Bloq

So much for Apple's emotional branding.

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Artist and Activist Zanele Muholi Grapples with Exposure in a New Monograph

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“Buciko I” (2019). All images from ‘Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, Volume II'(Aperture, 2024), © 2024 Zanele Muholi Following their lauded 2018 monograph , South African artist and activist Zanele Muholi has released a second book collecting the most recent additions to their series Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness.

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Hands-on with Xencelabs Pen Display 16: a 4K OLED drawing tablet for everyone

Creative Bloq

It sets a new standard.

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8 Key Traits of Top Sydney Video Production Companies

Design Beep

Welcome to the world of video magic! In bustling Sydney, video production companies are as vibrant as the city itself. From dazzling commercials to heartwarming corporate videos, these creative hubs work wonders. But what makes a Sydney video production company stand out? How about we jump into the eight key characteristics that put the best of the best aside?

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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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Illustrated Astronomy Art Prints by Small Talk Studio | Oh So Beautiful Paper #constellation #astronomy #letterpress #snake #stars #moon

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Illustrated Astronomy Art Prints by Small Talk Studio | Oh So Beautiful Paper #constellation #astronomy #letterpress #snake #stars #moon

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Hassan Rahim, Karlotta Freier, Poupay, Mythology: Tickets now available for June’s Nicer Tuesdays in New York!

Its Nice That

We’re all set to bring you another insightful series of talks from some of the finest creative directors, designers, illustrators and photographers working at the top of their field. You won’t want to miss it.

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Charleston #lines #city #jay #illustration #fletcher #charleston #buildings

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Saved by tropenelektronik (@tropenelektronik).

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Chantel Walkes creates collages that are like “snapshots of memory” depicting Black joy throughout time

Its Nice That

The New-York based artist pairs colour with black-and-white imagery and people and place, making for a motif that calls history into the present.

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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.