Designer Daily
AUGUST 6, 2022
Watching what’s on the agenda in the design world is an extremely entertaining experience. Even when a new trend seems hackneyed at first glance, it can turn out to be fresh and unusual. Modern designers in their pursuit of trends are not so much trying to jump on a moving train as joining a real revolution in graphic images. “Revolution” is exactly the right word to describe design trends.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 31, 2022
Eat Whatever You Want by Shenzhen Baixinglong, 2021 Gold Pentawards winner. Speakers at the Pentawards Festival 2022 share their insights into where the discipline is going. Want to know about the latest packaging trends? The good folks behind the Pentawards are the people to ask. Founded in 2007, Pentawards is the leading global platform and community for packaging design.
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Designer Daily
AUGUST 18, 2022
The NBA logo is one of the most recognizable images in the world of sports. The logo is remarkably simple, which makes it suitable for the sport. It uses the US flag colors and the silhouette of an iconic player. However, even though the NBA logo to most people looks like a simple eye-catching design that didn’t take long to create, there is a lot of controversy behind it.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 3, 2022
The 7 Fundamental Graphic Design Elements & Principles. When it comes to graphic design, most of us focus on what's easy to get right: colours, fonts and images. But if you look deeper, you'll realise some basic principles apply across all types of designs. The reason why graphic designers can turn a seemingly dull project into an interesting one is that they understand and apply graphic design elements.
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
Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 15, 2022
Creative inspiring logo design collection. This is the 107th round up of Creative Logo Design at GraphicDesignJunction.com. We are human and we love visual creations. Specially eye-catching visual identity, branding designs easily catch people’s attention! These logos are not only for inspiration, you will get new concepts and ideas for your next logo.
Spoon Graphics
AUGUST 31, 2022
In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a bright, illuminated neon sign effect. I’ve created many tutorials in the past that provide you with a combination of Photoshop layer styles to produce a colourful glowing effect, but today we’re going to take it to the next level with more detail to make this neon effect look much more realistic with glossy tube reflections, wall mounting brackets and dangling power cables.
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Inkbot Design
AUGUST 12, 2022
How to Start Your Own Graphic Design Business. Graphic design has become so popular that even small businesses can benefit by getting graphic designs on their websites, brochures , business cards, and social media posts. You can start a graphic design business without the fancy degrees and the substantial startup costs. This is an excellent option for designers looking to start a side business that brings in extra monthly cash.
Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 11, 2022
To pursue a career as a Web Designer , you need to possess not just the technical expertise required to develop functional websites but also the artistic talent and design sensibility necessary to create an experience that consumers will adore. There are two phrases in the web career market: web designing and web development. The area of web design can be for you if you have both a creative and a technical side.
Design Milk
AUGUST 31, 2022
We’re all aware about the detrimental effects social media can have and sometimes it can feel overwhelming to be in this space. Other times, you find little corners of the internet that are full of hope and optimism, and get reminded of all the good things social media can bring. The New Happy is one of them. Founded by Stephanie Harrison , The New Happy is a science-backed, design-forward platform that helps people find lasting happiness.
Creative Bloq
AUGUST 2, 2022
Even computers prefer Heinz.
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Spoon Graphics
AUGUST 17, 2022
In today’s Adobe Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an abstract piece of retro-futuristic artwork known as a Polyscape. It’s a combination of polygon shapes and landscape or cityscape photographs, and sometimes even pictures of outer-space! These photos are then cut and pasted into a digital collage, using Photoshop’s editing tools rather than scissors and glue.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 18, 2022
Image licensed via Adobe Stock. If there's one thing for certain in life, it's that we all suffer from the same inner critic. It's part of being human, telling ourselves negative things that are most likely untrue. These voices can hold us back, trample our confidence and stifle creativity. So what to do? We asked our creative community for some advice.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 8, 2022
Butcher Billy. What's it like to design official art for Stranger Things? Taking inspiration from 1980s culture, Stephen King's book covers and "nasty video jackets", Brazilian illustrator Butcher Billy reveals all. Now in its fourth season, Netflix's hit show Stranger Things isn't just a massive global hit. It's also becoming somewhat of a cultural nexus, most notably introducing '80s stars Kate Bush and Metallica to a brand new generation and propelling them back into the charts worldwide.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 21, 2022
Bristol-based speciality coffee roaster Triple Co. gets an inspired rebrand, thanks to Angel & Anchor. We're big fans of Belfast branding studio Angel & Anchor ; back in March, we reported on their VHS-inspired identity for speciality coffee roaster Process. So we were excited to see what they'd come up with for their latest project. Triple Co. is a Bristol-based speciality coffee roaster that launched in 2016.
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Creative Boom
AUGUST 16, 2022
Image licensed via Adobe Stock. The excesses of the UK's recent heat wave may have peaked, but there's still plenty of life left in the summer, both at home and abroad. And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. But if you're staring at the bestseller lists and feeling underwhelmed, we're here to help.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 17, 2022
Barcelona-based brand and graphic designer Jose Manuel Vega has turned the wit and wisdom of Kanye West's tweets into a series of bold, black and white typographic posters. And through a clever mix of design and lettering, these posters channel the bombastic spirit of their inspiration. Ah, Twitter. The popular social media site can be a useful resource for self-promotion as much as a phenomenal time drain.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 23, 2022
The Ginger Kitty Wants Me to Sit On His Knee, 2021 © Selby Hurst Inglefield. There's a strange welcoming comfort to Selby Hurst Inglefield 's mixture of quirky knitted furniture and wall hangings, some shaped like giant cats that function as chairs. Playful and kitsch, it's easy to see why the emerging textile artist is fast becoming a leading name in the field.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 9, 2022
Mockups give clients a very optimistic look at what their work will look like once it's out in the world, but sometimes they can be far from realistic. To give them a better idea of what to expect, Dutch designer and art director Wytze Hoogslag has created less idealistic templates which creatives are free to use. Chances are you've come across ambitiously optimistic design mockups.
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Creative Boom
AUGUST 25, 2022
Le Mot Juste, 2022 © Lucile Gauvain. Behind any landmark art exhibition, play or elaborate costume, one might never fully appreciate the work involved in making it happen. In her latest series, French figurative artist Lucile Gauvain seeks to explore the often laborious creative process itself, celebrating the very magic that happens behind the scenes.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 30, 2022
An animated video that helps people understand the current global crisis is storming YouTube right now. Scott Matz and Tony Kadillak of Thornberg & Forester explain how they helped bring it to life. We're currently living through the kind of world events many of us have never experienced in our lifetimes and may have thought were confined to the history books.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 23, 2022
Flake by Gummi Type. This month, give your designs a fresh twist with these top new typefaces from our favourite designers and foundries. It's nearly September. There's a back-to-school feeling in the air, and many of us are finding some renewed energy after a summer of warm, hazy days and quieter spells. And that means we're eager to get stuck into new projects, happily serving our clients.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 16, 2022
Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are, 1963, tempera on paper, 9 ¾ x 11” ©The Maurice Sendak Foundation. Maurice Sendak, the genius writer and illustrator behind such classics as Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen and Outside Over There, is to be remembered in the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of his work this autumn. Opening in Ohio, the retrospective will embark on an international tour so as many people as possible can see examples of his work.
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.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 22, 2022
Artist Hanna Benihoud explains how she devised a unique mural for a London estate. Responding to the brief on what makes Edmonton a "happy place", the artwork represents local feeling. Art is, let's be honest, usually quite self-centred: a way of expressing your most intimate and personal thoughts and feelings and representing them visually on a canvas.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 30, 2022
© Irina ?elaru. London-based Romanian illustrator Irina ?elaru has spent the last few years developing a bold, colourful style that prioritises simplicity. And besides helping her creatively, this process has also taught her valuable insights about herself. Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 16, 2022
Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. These tips from the Creative Boom community will help you on your way. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. And sometimes, the best thing to do is just to cut them loose. But in uncertain economic times, it's best to avoid the nuclear option if possible.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 9, 2022
The Canadian graphic designer explains how she harnessed social media to help propel her into a professional career. Social media might be problematic in many ways. But many creatives have successfully harnessed it to attract attention to their work and boost their careers. And Canadian graphic designer Janine Heinrichs offers a great example. In May 2020, she was searching for work as a designer.
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?
Creative Boom
AUGUST 9, 2022
The Convenience Palace © Lauren Ly. If you've ever read and enjoyed Convenience Store Woman by Japanese writer Sayaka Murata, then you'll know why London-based illustrator Lauren Ly shares a gentle curiosity for Asian mini markets. Here, we learn more about why she nods to the 711s in her latest work. Looking closely at Lauren Ly's highly detailed illustrations reminds us of those pictures we loved to draw as kids of fun factories, fantasy shops and conveyor belts, dreaming up colourful worlds f
Creative Boom
AUGUST 16, 2022
Emma Eriksson. Books always play a part in influencing our career paths. It's why we often ask our creative community about their top five titles, as it reveals so much of their personal experiences and approach. This time, we hear from Emma Eriksson, head of creative at Forsman & Bodenfors in New York. After heading creative at her own firm for more than a decade, teaching classes in advertising and art directing at Miami Ad School, working for ad giants like TBWA, and producing award-winni
Creative Boom
AUGUST 24, 2022
Mr Hurst © Sebastian Chaumeton. For those who fondly remember the Mr Men and Little Miss books of their childhood, a new body of work by Sebastian Chaumeton offers an interesting twist to the popular series. But instead of Mr Tickle and Little Miss Sunshine, the paintings bring us funny tributes to the art world, including Mr Bacon and Ms Emin. Launching at London's Maddox Gallery this September, Little Palette is a solo exhibition by the emerging British artist featuring various paintings and s
Creative Boom
AUGUST 11, 2022
© Xinyue Song. Chinese illustrator Xinyue Song only graduated in 2018, yet she has already landed illustration work for the likes of Converse, CVS and Adidas. So besides the obvious quality of her work, what's the secret to Xinyue's success? She credits social media. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing.
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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