Mon.Nov 18, 2024

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British Airways celebrates 100 years of flying to India through illustration

Creative Boom

The airline commissioned illustrator and pattern designer Martha Olivia to create a suite of six bespoke illustrations for their High Life magazine. Known for its food, fabrics, monuments, and spiritual culture, India's popularity as a travel destination has only increased over the years. In fact, it has become the most Instagrammable country in the world, with over 250 million Instagram posts, and the most popular country on TikTok, with 58.3 million TikTok posts.

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15 Artists Reveal Who Inspires Their Work

Booooooom

To celebrate the release of Tomorrow's Talent 4, we followed up with some of the contributors and asked them to share who or what inspired their work!

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CENTER rebrands category disruptor Ayoh

Creative Boom

Molly Baz's new mayo brand is as unconventional as she is, but the brand is rooted in traditional sandwich shops and delis. You might have seen bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer Molly Baz in the news this year, represented as a symbol of modern womanhood. Her current Times Square billboard for organic infant formula brand Bobbie features her breastfeeding her four-month-old son, solidifying her as a symbol of modern motherhood, but her fearless approach to redefining norms has see

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20+ Best WordPress Themes for Digital Marketing Agencies

Graphic Design Junction

The digital marketing agencies need a great website to stand out. The best WordPress themes make it easy to create one. Choosing the right WordPress theme can significantly impact how your agency is perceived, how potential clients engage with your services, and ultimately, your business’s growth. This article explores the key features, benefits, and ideal use cases for WordPress themes tailored to digital marketing agencies, emphasizing large-screen layouts, customization options, responsivenes

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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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Turning down the volume and dialling up the creativity with Joanna Blémont

Creative Boom

Making time and space to consider things is a theme in her illustrations and is integral to Joanna Blémont's creative process. The world seems noisy and troubling at the moment, which is why it needs young artists like Joanna Blémont and her 'silent watercolours'. The tone and content of her illustrations command us to slow down, take a breath, and gaze into the tranquillity of the spaces she conjures.

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IC or Manager, laid off twice, prototyping with AI

UX Collective

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “You are Jean-Claude Van Damme. You’re straddling two 18-wheelers careening through space while doing the splits. It’s very difficult, your groin hurts, and you could really use a strawberry Pop-tart… Here’s the question that has brought on all the pain and Pop-tart cravings: “Do I continue the path of individual contributor or turn towards management?

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Custom Wedding Stationery with Oliver’s Twist

Press'd

We worked with Kristyn at Oliver’s Twist to create this stunning wedding stationery suite that includes save the dates, invitations, and day of pieces. The family are long time clients, back to when Kristyn did the brides high school graduation announcement! The wedding took place in the bride’s backyard in the spot where the treehouse was.

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Graphic designer, do you need to study “The Design Greats”?

Its Nice That

Could too close an adherence to design history have an “unintended impact” on your creativity and sense of self? For graphic designer and art director Shamma Buhazza, it certainly did.

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From Diagnosis to Healing: Turning a Cancer Journey Into a Powerful Visual Story

Feature Shoot

Anna›s depression was starting to increase as time passed. Yawning in the doctor’s office, melting ice cream, waiting in traffic, stolen kisses, bedtime rituals—these mundane, in-between moments took on new meaning in the wake of photographer Anna Rathkopf’s cancer diagnosis. When Anna was diagnosed at 37 with an aggressive form of breast cancer , she knew she wanted to document this time for her young son.

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2024 Modern Gift Ideas From Associate Editor Aria Lee

Design Milk

This is a pretty good snapshot of just some of the shiny things I love this year: perfume, pasta earrings, and a Poplight or two. Dive into my curated gift picks for 2024 – imagine the beauty of a hot cider sipped from a Drippy Mug on a chilly winter morning with steam curling into the air. Provide for inner peace with beautiful, lasting objects that bring joy.

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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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Sink Typeface by Marvadesign: A Bold Step into Retro Elegance

We And The Color

Typography plays a crucial role in how content is communicated and perceived. A well-chosen typeface can transform a design from ordinary to outstanding, drawing the viewer’s attention and setting the tone of the message. Sink , a bold retro sans serif font crafted by Marvadesign, stands out as an exemplary typeface that combines strength with subtle softness.

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Farmworker's House by Hugh Strange Architects — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Amid Cornwall’s rolling landscapes, Hugh Strange Architects’ Farmworker's House reimagines the region’s rural vernacular, blending inspiration from traditional West Country farmsteads with a contemporary sensibility attuned to its surroundings.

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GD House by Adarq – André David Arquitecto: Merging Modernity with Landscape

We And The Color

The GD House, designed by Adarq—André David Arquitecto , stands as an emblem of contemporary architecture, seamlessly integrated within the urban fabric of Torres Novas, Portugal. Constructed on a vast 21,640-square-meter plot with a building area of 372 square meters, this residence exemplifies the delicate balance between minimalist design and thoughtful functionality.

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40+ Best Education & Academic PowerPoint Presentation Templates

SpeckyBoy

A convincing presentation is important whether you’re a student or an educator. It requires a professional approach and clearly defined ideas. The right PowerPoint template can help you communicate effectively. You’ll want one with great typography, professional graphics, and an easy-to-follow layout. A template that matches your subject matter is also a must.

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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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Deniz’s Branding: A Serene Editorial Design Masterpiece

Abduzeedo

Deniz’s Branding: A Serene Editorial Design Masterpiece abduzeedo 1118—24 Explore how Deniz’s editorial design embodies calmness and well-being, utilizing the sea’s inspiration. When the Istanbul-based beauty sanctuary Deniz aimed to craft a serene yet luxurious brand experience, they turned to Olia Vasileva. Vasileva’s approach to the Deniz logo and brand identity design taps into the deep tranquility of the sea, bringing beauty and sophistication together in an editorial design that breathes l

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The Gadhouse Brad Retro MKII Turntable Blends Retro Style + Bright Colors

Design Milk

Retro-inspired technology has made a huge comeback, as has its colorful aesthetic. Gone are the times when all new electronics were only boring and black. These days, everything from the latest phones to portable speakers are saturated in some hue and have an old-school vibe to it. The latest turntable from Gadhouse , the Brad Retro MKII Turntable , is taking advantage of both trends with a cool look that also happens to be fun and colorful.

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Four photographers bringing new perspectives, behind and in-front of the lens

Its Nice That

Supported by the 70:15:40 Project UK, a collaborative initiative led by MPB to challenge the status quo in photography, these projects are telling untold stories.

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Swing Through the World’s Most Spectucular Artist-Designed Playgrounds

Colossal

David Hockney famously said that “people tend to forget that play is serious,” but for the artists and designers behind some of the world’s most visionary parks and museums, recreation has never been a trivial matter. A new book by Emmy Watts travels the globe to highlight more than 80 spectacular environments created purely to foster one of the most primal activities.

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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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Studio Nomad evolves Tottenham Hotspur's brand identity

Creative Boom

The club's new identity reimagines Tottenham Hotspur's rich history through familiar yet digital first assets. Following a nine-month collaboration with sports branding specialists Studio Nomad, Tottenham Hotspur has unveiled a new visual and verbal identity that celebrates the world-famous cockerel and communicates the club's daring spirit. With any football club rebrand, you must engage all stakeholders if you want it to be received well.

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Roc H Biel’s JetA1 Tank: A Modern Industrial Design Icon

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Roc H Biel’s JetA1 Tank: A Modern Industrial Design Icon abduzeedo 1118—24 Discover Roc H Biel’s JetA1 Tank, a limited-edition marvel of industrial design that blends function with artistry. Independent designer Roc H Biel introduces the JetA1 Tank, an exemplary piece of modern industrial design that melds utilitarian history with contemporary elegance.

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Designing With Your True Self

Communication Arts

Meg Lewis founded Meg Lewis Fun House to combine graphic design, performance, and education, creating joyful experiences that encourage others to embrace their unique creativity.

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“A lesson from the US – identity is complex”

Design Week

I know what you’re thinking. Why, oh why, have we had to wait so long for Design Week’s take on the US election? Amid the cavalcade of commentators, we’ve heard enough from the experts, the pollsters, the politicians. It’s about damn time a feckless British design journalist weighed in.

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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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RISD Pre-Collegiate Programs Are Now Enrolling for Summer 2025

Colossal

At Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College , rising high school juniors and seniors can experience life as a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire them to push their limits and produce their best work. They will follow a college-level curriculum inspired by the RISD first-year experience with day-long studio classes, visits to the Nature Lab and RISD Museum, critiques, and projects that will forever shape how they approach

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Why modernist Charlotte Perriand matters more than ever

Design Week

In the 1930s, a new French law gave the working classes paid time off. Their destination? Custom-designed ski resorts by Charlotte Perriand. How did France’s queen of modernism go from designing metal furniture with Le Corbusier to creating France’s answer to Butlin’s? In 1927, Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), the French modernist interior and furniture designer, applied […] Source What to read next: What will hospitality interiors look like in 2024?

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I wish the new WWE RAW logo was a knockout

Creative Bloq

Bold design sacrifices legibility.

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WipEout Futurism: The Graphic Archives is the definitive illustrated history of the cult video game

Creative Boom

Celebrating nearly 30 years of high-speed racing and futuristic design, WipEout Futurism explores the cult video game's groundbreaking graphics, electronic music, and enduring cultural impact with rare insights from The Designers Republic and other key creators. Few video games have left a cultural footprint as enduring as WipEout. Released in the autumn of 1995 alongside the first PlayStation, it redefined high-speed racing games with its revolutionary 3D graphics, electronic music, and trailbl

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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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Amazon's begun its early Black Friday sale in the UK, and these laptop deals are epic!

Creative Bloq

We've picked out the best early Black Friday laptop deals at Amazon UK for different types of user. Savings of up to 42% on Asus, Apple, MSI and more.

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Why is hiring software so impersonal?

UX Collective

Today’s hiring technology is experiencing an arms race — between hiring managers and candidates — with both groups attempting to process the most applications with the least human contact: the result is a bizarre mockery of the idea of hiring, absent human decency. Having recently changed my day job, I have had a lot of contact with the tools and practices of hiring: the majority of the aforementioned, alongside the treatment of candidates, has been appalling.

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Yoshiko Hada’s drawings continue the lines of his childhood doodles

Its Nice That

The Tokyo-based artist’s strange and curious creatures are a way to “make something wonderful out of the monotony of life”.

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Synthetic data for designers: what you need to know

UX Collective

A $2.1 billion market is emerging, unlocking new design roles— and it’s already underway.

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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?