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Woolmark campaign unearths horrors of fast fashion

Creative Boom

We've all been haunted by some of our past outfit choices, but Woolmark's latest campaign by 20(SOMETHING), Park Village, and Studio Birthplace exposes the scary reality of fast fashion. For the past few weeks, people across the world have been thinking about which spooky character they'll be dressing up as for Halloween. But what if the scariest outfit you could wear is actually your own clothes?

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25 Free Fonts – Download Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

Free fonts are as essential in design as colors and images, contributing heavily to mood and message. From professional branding projects to personal blog banners, using the right fonts can transform any design into something unique and engaging. Understanding different types of fonts and their distinct characteristics helps creators select fonts that align well with their vision.

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The Christmas ads of 2024: A huge sprinkling of magic, escapism and adventure

Creative Boom

2024's advertisements are serving up a hearty dose of escapism and wonder. Here's our annual roundup of the season's most captivating commercials, updated as new campaigns launch. Christmas is a heightened and intense time for the ad industry. For one, they need to work hard to drive people to spend the lion's share of their Yuletide cash on their clients' brands.

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A Design Lover’s Guide to Halloween on Screen

Azure Magazine

The Architectural Replica in Horror Films For film buffs, The Shining is especially sacred because it introduced the Steadicam, which allows us to fluidly follow little Danny as he pedals his tricycle down the hallways of the Overlook hotel. For me, one of the film’s most visceral delights is when Jack Torrance, Danny’s increasingly unhinged dad, peers over a replica of the maze on the hotel grounds – and it morphs into the real thing, his wife and son obliviously traipsing around its hedges.

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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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Olympic Museum by Studio Blackburn

BP&O

Few things have a design legacy quite like the Olympics: it’s hard to think of another event or organisation that has both a history spanning more than 120 years (the first modern Olympics’ was in 1896), and a distinct graphic identity each time it takes place. Since every Games has its own unique ‘emblem’ logomark device, the events become sort The post Olympic Museum by Studio Blackburn appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Kyano: A 1960s Athens Apartment Reimagined for Modern Living

Design Milk

In the heart of Athens, Greece, a modest 538-square-foot apartment, named Kyano , on the 6th floor of a 1960s building in the Pangrati neighborhood has undergone a complete transformation, blending contemporary design (and the color blue) with the charm of its historic surroundings. The renovation of this compact living space, designed by Space is around us , includes a generous 215-square-foot balcony, addressing the evolving needs of modern urban living while respecting the structure’s origina

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Marks of Existence: An Expansive Exhibition for the Mind by Movimento

Design Milk

During this year’s PAD London , Movimento Gallery presented Marks of Existence , an exhibition designed and styled by Artefatto Design Studio. The immersive space, celebrating the richness of organic material, is intentionally limited to just three: Travertino Ascolano, a classic stone prized around the world for its undulating texture and depth of color, a wooden Ikat weave, highlighting the beauty in natural imperfection, and a fiber composite, lacquered to a super glossy, high-shine fin

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How to scope your AI product

UX Collective

Step 1: Accept that it’s not an “AI product” I have to confess something: I’ve been lying when I say I work on an AI product. I did it to sound cool. I did it to fit in. I did it because AI is trendy. And ultimately, I did it because it’s easier to say than the truth, which is “ I work on a product with features that are powered by AI technology. ” It sounds like a technicality, but lately the distinction seems more important than ever.

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A Look at Marianna Tomlenovich’s Elegant Coquitlam Residence

Design Milk

In the heart of Coquitlam, British Columbia, a home stands as a testament to the confluence of Italian architectural heritage and contemporary design. For Marianna Tomlenovich, founder of Tomlenovich Design , the journey to create this 5,500-square-foot sanctuary began with an unexpected offer on their previous residence – a serendipitous moment that sparked the transformation of their adjacent property, alongside Su Casa Design, into a dream home on their cherished street.

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Spawning in Forests, Figures Pose as Human-Sized Fungi

Colossal

Nestled in the thicket of bushes and trees, a cast of curious figures resemble a variety of fungi. Crafted by Riitta Ikonen and photographed on film by Annie Collinge ( previously ), the symbiotic project aims to nurture the relationship between human beings and fungal species. Disguised as human-sized mushrooms, a troupe of models rest on leafy forest floors, sprout beyond green tufts, and stand upright against fallen tree trunks that would serve as a home to respective species.

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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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Topfoto Archive’s Reality Checked Campaign: A Call to Preserve Authentic Imagery in an AI Era

We And The Color

The Topfoto Archive has been a bastion of photographic history for nearly a century, preserving millions of authentic images from the 1840s to today. Yet, the advent of photo-realistic AI image generation now poses an existential challenge, threatening not only Topfoto’s mission but also the notion of reality. In collaboration with Annex Films and its writer-director, David Baksh, Topfoto has launched “Reality Checked,” a compelling two-part campaign confronting this issue head

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The Vatican's new 'pop culture' anime mascot raises eyebrows

Creative Bloq

'Luce' is the Catholic church's latest foray into youth culture.

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Heiy Font by Evemiriam

We And The Color

A Playful Sans-Serif for Fun Designs New typefaces emerge regularly, each bringing its unique flair. One of the latest contributions is the Heiy typeface, designed by evemiriam. This fun sans-serif typeface is a fresh addition to modern design. It blends versatility and personality, making it suitable for various applications. This review delves into the characteristics, design inspiration, and potential use cases of Heiy.

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In the Mood for Food, Soeun Lee Solders Vibrant Stained Glass Visions of Comfort

Colossal

Drawing on her background in illustration, Soeun Lee captures atmospheric tableaux of sunny breakfasts and relaxing reading spots in stained glass. A fried egg in a pan, an open book left on a table, or a full cup of coffee next to a plate of toast suggest someone is nearby, just out of the frame. “I play around with things that hint at a personal presence, like an empty chair, a book, or a mug,” Lee tells Colossal. “I want the viewer to be able to sense the lingering traces of

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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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Creative CV Template in A4 Landscape Format: A Standout Choice for Creative Professionals

We And The Color

To get their dream job, standing out is essential—especially for professionals in creative fields. Designed by Roverto Castillo , this A4 landscape resume template offers a unique alternative to traditional CV designs. With a modern layout and customizable features, it’s tailored to professionals in marketing, graphic design, and other visually-driven disciplines who want their resume to reflect their creative mindset.

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Dreamlike Creatures and Spiritual Symbols Merge in Lou Benesch’s Watercolors

Colossal

Cosmic phenomena, spiritual symbolism, and the stuff of dreams embellish Lou Benesch ’s mystical watercolor paintings. From a trio of blackbirds hovering over a giant bed on a ragged coastline or a many-faced ram bearing bells and birds, the Paris-based artist ( previously ) draws on the iconography of folklore, fairytales, Greek myths, and symbols of spirituality.

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Timeless Branding and Visual Identity in Feiner's Creative Journey

Abduzeedo

Timeless Branding and Visual Identity in Feiner's Creative Journey abduzeedo 1031—24 Explore Feiner’s branding and visual identity, blending classic sophistication with dynamic adaptability, designed by Obrazur Brands. Branding and visual identity play crucial roles in connecting with audiences. Feiner, a platform dedicated to creative exchange, exemplifies this connection through a visual identity that marries elegance with versatility.

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Rick Catizone interviewed: from Night of the Living Dead to Evil Dead 2 to Shudder's Creepshow, reflecting on 50 years in animation

Creative Bloq

Who better to pick the brains of this Halloween?

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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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TED x MOO: making events unforgettable, one gift at a time

Moo

Gifting has become a powerful way to enhance event experiences. When done right, it sparks conversations, builds connections, and creates a sense of belonging. At TEDNext , a a three-day event focused on the future of technology, business, and culture, gifting plays a key role in engaging attendees. For this year, they selected Hardcover Notebooks as part of their gift experience.

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Wickedly Good, Hauntingly Inspired

Graphis

The creative spirits didn’t just show up this Halloween—they threw a party. And you’re invited. We’ve rounded. The post Wickedly Good, Hauntingly Inspired appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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Heletic identity

Communication Arts

Johan Debit of Brand Brothers outlines Heletic's rebranding from an outdated family business to a refined identity using typography, overcoming trust and communication challenges.

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Fellas Studio's Visionary Branding and Visual Identity for Idea Design

Abduzeedo

Fellas Studio's Visionary Branding and Visual Identity for Idea Design abduzeedo 1031—24 Discover Fellas Studio’s strategic branding for Idea Design, blending structure with flexibility for global impact. Fellas Studio has crafted a dynamic branding and visual identity for Idea Design, a strategic design and product development firm set on expanding its global reach.

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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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30+ Logo Design Ideas & Inspiration to Craft a Brand Identity

Inkbot Design

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What is art? What makes it good? And other things Signal festival makes you think about

Creative Boom

Eternal Recurence by Filip Hodas. Photography by Tomáš Slavík This year's edition of Prague-based digital arts festival Signal uncovered some big ideas – not least, that a public artwork's success comes down to one of its most fundamental elements – its relationship to place. The woman on stage is talking about space simulations, as in, creating minutely detailed reenactments of what it would like to take a crew into space.

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Recommended Viewings: “The Substance” by Coralie Fargeat

Booooooom

An audacious offering from filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, The Substance is a satirical be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable grounded firmly in the body horror genre.

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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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Halloween Candy Ratings by Cost and Love

FlowingData

This is very important. How did your favorite candy rate? The old FiveThirtyEight ran a head-to-head between Halloween candies years ago. I used the data for the above, which should be taken very seriously.

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The View From Berlin: why stickers speak for the city’s creatives and activists

Its Nice That

Stickers are big in Berlin. Our correspondent in the German capital digs into the reasons why, and how individuals and groups are using them to make a statement.

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Should you get a Best Buy membership ahead of Black Friday?

Creative Bloq

Forget Amazon Prime, there's potential to save even more and rack up points with Best Buy Total or Plus memberships this holiday season.

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A new book from the V&A digs into the past, present and future of digital art

Its Nice That

Spanning cultural and artistic practices across the globe, Digital Art: 1960 – Now explores how digital art has become embedded in our world.

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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.