Fri.Oct 25, 2024

article thumbnail

The Great Exhibition unveils the world's only office roller coaster in Stockholm

Creative Boom

A creative studio might grab attention in many ways, but some solutions might be more thrilling than others. To announce its new name and brand identity, The Great Exhibition added a bright red miniature roller coaster to its space. We find out more. The Great Exhibition, a newly rebranded creative studio in Stockholm, has introduced The Frontal Lobe, the world's only indoor office roller coaster.

article thumbnail

Dressed to the Canines: Helga Stentzel Styles Playful Clothesline Illusions

Colossal

The cat’s pajamas take on new meaning in Helga Stentzel ’s fashionable menagerie. Working in what she calls “household surrealism,” the London-based artist styles cheeky illusions from socks, sweatshirts, and even onesies that, once draped over a washline, appear like a cow grazing in a pasture or a sloth hanging lazily from a branch.

Fashion 87
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Channel 4's gory new campaign puts Gen Z on the menu in time for Halloween

Creative Boom

The broadcaster's in-house creative agency, 4Creative, serves up a grisly Halloween treat with its ad for Generation Z, a new show where Boomer zombies develop a taste for younger flesh, sparking an intergenerational apocalypse. Just when you thought Halloween couldn't get any spookier, Channel 4's in-house agency, 4Creative, is stirring up a gruesome feast to promote Generation Z, a darkly comic horror series from Ben Wheatley.

Agency 436
article thumbnail

The best typography of the 1990s, according to type experts

Creative Bloq

From cool experimental type to Comic Sans, we present the fonts that defined the '90s.

Fonts 110
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Modern Takes on Classic Design From Lemieux et Cie’s New Collection

Design Milk

Since 2020, Lemieux et Cie has established itself as a leading brand dedicated to bringing timeless, European-inspired design to life. Founded by Canadian designer Christiane Lemieux , the brand draws on global influences, blending them seamlessly into modern interiors. The 2025 furniture collection reflects this philosophy by merging contemporary styles with rich historical references, creating pieces that feel fresh yet familiar, effortlessly fitting into a range of environments and appealing

article thumbnail

The best typography of the 1990s, according to type experts

Creative Bloq

From cool experimental type to Comic Sans, we present the fonts that defined the '90s.

Fonts 101

More Trending

article thumbnail

Photoshelter for Brands review: a powerful tool for organising and distributing content

Creative Bloq

PhotoShelter for Brands is a comprehensive digital asset management solution designed to help store, organize, and share visual content.

Brand 84
article thumbnail

12 Innovative Eco-Materials For a Fully Green Fit-out

Azure Magazine

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, designers and creatives are turning to — and inventing — new sustainable alternatives for common materials. Here, we showcase 12 innovative eco-materials for everything from furniture to finishes that prioritize the health of the planet without compromising style. For furniture 1 Matek Developed by Copenhagen green-tech design brand Mater , Matek is made from a variety of waste materials and debris (coffee bean husks, sawdust,

article thumbnail

“Every few weeks there’s something new” - PhotoShelter’s CEO on keeping up in a demanding tech world

Creative Bloq

CEO Andrew Fingerman talks exclusively to Creative Bloq about AI, digital asset management and the importance of keeping it simple.

Digital 91
article thumbnail

“The Last Day” by Photographer Ross Gerhold

Booooooom

A series observing the anxieties and paranoia of modern life by cinematographer and photographer Ross Gerhold.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Kate Bush's beautiful new animated film just made me cry

Creative Bloq

It's impossible not to be moved by this poignant tale.

Animation 117
article thumbnail

Yasmin Castilho's "Meu Creminho":  Branding & Packaging Magic

Abduzeedo

Yasmin Castilho's "Meu Creminho": Branding & Packaging Magic abduzeedo 1025—24 Explore Yasmin Castilho's collaboration with Hidrabene, featuring a limited edition moisturizing cream collection. Discover the captivating branding and packaging design elements that bring this influencer's personality to life in every detail. Yasmin Castilho, renowned for her infectious energy and relatable approach to self-care, partnered with Hidrabene, a leading skincare brand, to launch "Meu Creminho" – a li

Brand 49
article thumbnail

F5: Richard Parr on His Favorite Bag, Inspiring Art + More

Design Milk

It was clear that Richard Parr was destined to be an architect, putting his visions to paper early on. In elementary school, the left side of his English lesson book was filled with his stories – and a low mark for his less than stellar spelling. On the right side, however, were meticulous drawings of structures, just one example of his love of the built environment.

Art 70
article thumbnail

Bose's new rebrand showcases its hand drawn heritage logo

Creative Bloq

A subtle design tweak makes a big impact.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

A Modern, Clean, and Colorful Brand Guidelines Design Template for Digital Presentations

We And The Color

Designed in Adobe Illustrator, GraphyPix’s brand guidelines design template showcases clarity and flexibility in an eye-catching way. With a size of 1920 x 1080 px, the layout is ideal for digital presentations, allowing users to deliver cohesive branding instructions in a professional and visually appealing format. The design is optimized for easy export as a PDF, enabling seamless distribution via email or online upload.

article thumbnail

Moral Qualms and Modern Anxieties Lurk in Owen Gent’s Illustrations

Colossal

Ever intrigued by the possibilities of shadow and scale, Owen Gent renders narratives of psychological struggle and moral dilemmas. The Bristol-based illustrator works between analog and digital mediums to create scenes characterized by grainy textures and bold colors. Gent ( previously ) often collaborates with editorial clients, and many of the works shown here were commissioned by publications like The New York Times , Psychologie Heute , and Middlebury Magazine.

article thumbnail

Gold, Pink and Red Foil Stamped Holiday Cards

Press'd

We created these colorful holiday cards with our friends at Paper Caper. Our Baldwin and Dahlman holiday samples provided the inspiration. We used the layout and fonts of the Baldwin, combined with the whimsical warm foil tones from the Dahlman. The ornament foil liner pattern is printed in champane matte on metallic rose quartz paper. Metallic red thread perfectly matches the red shine foil edge.

article thumbnail

Cheers! Here’s YOUR ideal MOO drinkware

Moo

Non-drinkers. Coffee chuggers. Work-from-home water guzzlers. However and wherever you like to drink your favorite beverage, we’ve got the perfect MOO Drinkware for you. But with a whole range of premium, cleverly designed bottles, mugs and tumblers, it can be a little daunting knowing where to start. So let’s take a closer look at a few options, and find your new favorite drinking companion. 1.The designer one A beautiful blank slate that’s fully customizable, the original MOO Water Bottle is i

Brand 52
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Typography / #bloomers

Designspiration

Saved by THINKMULE™ (@thinkmule).

article thumbnail

2024 Booooooom Photo Awards

Booooooom

Calling all photographers! The Booooooom Photo Awards are back for a third year and officially open for submissions! We have 5 award categories to submit to: Portrait, Nature, Street, Colour, Fashion. Our friends over at Format are on board again to help us bring this to life. We’ll be awarding each category winner a $1,000 USD cash prize, editorial and social coverage, and a feature in a printed publication.

Fashion 158
article thumbnail

More Jazz in Strausbourg #jazz #france #poster #typography

Designspiration

Saved by Raoul Ortega (@jetstreamprojector).

article thumbnail

“Winning” by design: Deceptive UX patterns and sports betting apps

UX Collective

Daily fantasy sports app are legal in U.S. states that outlaw gambling, but apply UX practices that coax users into playing more at their own expense. Do you know anyone who may be a little too into online sports betting? You probably have a friend or two who fall into this category. They get the group chat involved in which player they should bet on, they rave about their wins, and they convince friends to also gamble in “this cool app” (and maybe use their referral code as an incentive).

Sports 86
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Which campaign people donate more, by ZIP code

FlowingData

Using a combination of Federal Election Commission filings and voter registration, the Washington Post shows which presidential campaign has received more money from donors from each ZIP code. It’s only online donations, so it’s just a subset of where the money is coming from, but I imagine offline donations are tightly correlated.

Coding 99
article thumbnail

"Unity and Unreal have enabled a far greater variety of art styles to emerge": how game art and design is in good place

Creative Bloq

Lighthouse Games' Christopher Payton discusses state of game art, the industry, and how you can make your big break.

Art 96
article thumbnail

Casa Norte by CORREA Studio — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Located within a 1930s apartment, Casa Norte residence by CORREA Studio is a masterclass in balancing respect for the past with a vision for contemporary living.

78
article thumbnail

Gamers are stunned by the ray tracing in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

Creative Bloq

Check out those elevator reflections.

137
137
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

HTML & CSS: a quick and easy introduction for total beginners

UX Collective

If you’ve ever wondered how websites are built, you’ve come to the right place.

84
article thumbnail

Commuters blast frightful AI Halloween transport campaign

Creative Bloq

Have brands not yet learned to avoid AI art?

Art 114
article thumbnail

A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE by Tokujin Yoshioka — Thisispaper

This is Paper

In Kyoto’s historic center, a striking juxtaposition of past and future has emerged with the unveiling of A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE by Tokujin Yoshioka.

65
article thumbnail

Adobe Substance 3D Designer 14.0 review: stylisation at your fingertips

Creative Bloq

Adobe Substance 3D Designer 14.

Adobe 106
article thumbnail

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.