BP&O

MAY 16, 2024

When you think about the world of financial investments, an image of woven Scouts’ patches isn’t typically the first thing that springs to mind. Other contemporary brands (like Monzo, Chip, and Plum) aim for visual simplicity over complex personality development or extended world-building. But while a rugged outdoor theme might feel incongruous in the fin-tech space, Koto has skilfully capitalised The post Kikin by Koto appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 16, 2024

So You Want to Become a Designer? Have you ever sketched in the margins of your notebook, thinking, “I can do this”? Or perhaps you have spent hours changing the arrangement of your furniture and décor items just to get that particular aesthetic perception? Pay attention- if creating visually appealing things makes you happy, then being a designer is probably where you should be.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 16, 2024

Today, I’ll show you how to easily create your first website using Wix , which is free for basic use. We’ll go through choosing designs, adding text, and uploading images and logos. By the end of this guide, you’ll be ready to launch your own site. Wix.com homepage Table of Content Signing Up and Starting on Wix Choosing Your Website Type Setting Up Your Store on Wix Selecting and Customizing a Template Navigating the Website Builder Dashboard Editing the Website Header Managing the Website Menu

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Design Milk

MAY 16, 2024

Iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell is renown for making a dramatic entry wherever she is, but she might have met her match with the reveal of a specially tailored BMW XM SUV. Aptly named the Mystique Allure , it’s bedazzled in sequins and wrapped in a deep velvet exterior finish tempting touch. And that should be totally fine with Campbell, noting the vehicle was created as a one-of-a-kind fashionista on four wheels inspired by the supermodel herself.

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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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Its Nice That

MAY 16, 2024

Working with Colophon foundry, Havas has opted for a totally unicase headline typeface, and pinched the crossbar of the pound sign to indicate pence.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 16, 2024

Guide to the Top 10 Best Books on Marketing The truth is, in today’s world of computers, marketing has become the backbone of almost all businesses. Whether you are a young entrepreneur striving to establish your startup or an experienced player looking forward to expanding your business, mastering marketing principles is crucial. Where do you even start?

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We And The Color

MAY 16, 2024

Unleashing the Power of Abstract Design with The Royal Studio’s Amazing Event Poster Template Standing out is no longer just an option, it’s a necessity. The Royal Studio, renowned for their avant-garde approach, has once again pushed the boundaries with this stunning creation: an abstract underground event poster template. Designed specifically for use in Adobe […] The post Abstract Underground Event Poster Templates for Adobe Illustrator appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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Colossal

MAY 16, 2024

Bosch Parade 2022 The Bosch Parade , a theatrical and musical art spectacle on the Netherlands’ Dommel River, kicks off on Thursday, June 20. For four days, spectators on the riverbanks can experience a procession of 19 floating, paddling, and swimming works of art in the middle of the historic center of ’s-Hertogenbosch, the birthplace and home of Hieronymous Bosch (1450–1516).

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Abduzeedo

MAY 16, 2024

Explore ALGAR's New Branding and Visual Identity by GAA abduzeedo 0516—24 Discover ALGAR's new branding and visual identity by GAA Creative Agency, focusing on innovative design and functionality. GAA Creative Agency has unveiled a stunning new visual identity for ALGAR, a brand known for its innovation in beauty products. The project, led by Jaime Garmendia, demonstrates a meticulous approach to balancing modern design with functional branding.

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Creative Bloq

MAY 16, 2024

Jonathan shares how to craft the perfect showreel, plus why it's vital to educate clients on animation.

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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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Design You Trust

MAY 16, 2024

This captivating watercolor illustration is a page from “Toshin seiyo” (The Essentials of Smallpox), a two-volume Japanese manuscript on smallpox. Created by renowned physician Kanda Gensen (c.1670-1746), the manuscript is filled with vividly colored illustrations depicting various symptoms of the disease. Interestingly, each illustration was painted on separate sheets of paper and then meticulously cut and pasted into the manuscript.

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Creative Bloq

MAY 16, 2024

Coffee-swilling mermaids are the cause of an epic legal battle.

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Abduzeedo

MAY 16, 2024

Web Design and Creative Direction for 2216 Group abduzeedo 0516—24 Explore the innovative web design and creative direction by OCIO Studio for 2216 Group, showcasing their investment opportunities and vision effectively. 2216 Group, an early-stage European venture capital firm, recently unveiled a dynamic new website designed by OCIO Studio. Known for their forward-thinking approach and commitment to societal well-being, 2216 Group sought a digital platform that could effectively showcase their

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Creative Bloq

MAY 16, 2024

Library meets laboratory in this artist’s studio.

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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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Designspiration

MAY 16, 2024

Saved by Aprile Elcich (@aprileelcich).

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Creative Bloq

MAY 16, 2024

I’m sensing some serious double standards.

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Designspiration

MAY 16, 2024

Saved by Rickard Arvius (@rickardarvius).

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Purple Rose Graphics

MAY 16, 2024

I had a cool talk with my creative friend about something called licensing. Licensing is getting permission to use something, like a font or artwork, but you have to follow certain rules. Let me explain with an example. Imagine going to different theme parks. Each park has its own rules for renting lockers. You pay and get a key, but it doesn’t mean you own the locker.

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MAY 16, 2024

Saved by Nathan Schroeder (@nthndesign).

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FlowingData

MAY 16, 2024

Imagine that you try to do something and there’s a 20% chance of success. If you try to do the thing six times, what is the probability that you succeed at least once?

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Designspiration

MAY 16, 2024

Saved by Doug Lyon (@douglyon).

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Design Milk

MAY 16, 2024

The late and great Richard Rogers’ Centre Pompidou and the Lloyd’s Building are both examples of architecture that define the designation of a landmark. And if the Maybourne Hotel Group has their wishes granted, The Emory – a the newly opened, Rogers-designed structure in London’s Knightsbridge – will go on to earn similar architectural accolades from guests and locals alike.

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Designspiration

MAY 16, 2024

Saved by Doug Lyon (@douglyon).

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Its Nice That

MAY 16, 2024

Across everything from zines to textiles, the Sudanese, Brooklyn-based designer and artist creates work exuding affection.

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Designspiration

MAY 16, 2024

Saved by Ryan Essmaker (@rocknrye).

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Design Milk

MAY 16, 2024

The following post is brought to you by A’ Design Award and Competition. Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design. The winners of the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition have been unveiled! This year’s roster highlights a remarkable array of global designers and the competition has truly showcased the best in over 100 categories of design, demonstrating the vast potential and versatility of the contest.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 16, 2024

For many, the twenties are a time to enjoy life, often leading to adventurous but questionable financial choices. While the arrival of your thirties doesn’t hold monumental social significance, it is typically the age by which society expects us to ‘get our act together’. This is often associated with reaching significant life milestones, such as marriage and starting a family.

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Design Milk

MAY 16, 2024

Natsai Audrey Chieza is the founder and CEO of biodesign studio Faber Futures , as well as co-founder of Normal Phenomena of Life (NPOL), a lifestyle and fashion brand that also functions as a working prototype for a new model bioeconomy. Through her initiatives, the visionary designer and thought leader works to unite consumer biotechnology advancements with real-world applications.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Under a lush, leafy canopy, students of a downtown Montréal Cégep might forget they are still indoors at the Collège de Maisonneuve’s interior garden. Designed by local design studio Taktik , in collaboration with C2V Architecture and landscape specialists Chantale de Menezes and Albert Mondor, the smartly renovated inner courtyard offers a rejuvenating oasis within a busy urban institution.

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This is Paper

MAY 16, 2024

In the heart of Barcelona’s Right Eixample district, the architectural practice Deza Setién has reimagined Casa Ricardo, a 70-square-meter penthouse.

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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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