Richard Bernabe
JUNE 4, 2020
These insightful photography tips for beginners will give a solid foundation as you start your journey. No esoteric jargon here, just good, solid advice. The post 6 Insightful Photography Tips for Beginners appeared first on Richard Bernabe.
Canva
JUNE 1, 2020
Blurred images: a photography mistake? In some cases, yes, but also a useful design tool. Now, we’re not talking about salvaging a bad photo by slapping a blur effect on it and calling it good enough. Instead, we’re going to look at intentionally choosing or creating different types of blurred images to enhance our designs in specific ways. If you pay attention to web and graphic design styles, you may have noticed that this has been something of a trend in recent years.
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Trendland
JUNE 3, 2020
Masks, gloves and safety distances… Will the great artillery of barrier gestures encourage us to dress differently? This is why some fashion designers and designers who are reinventing our clothes are suggesting at the era of physical distancing. read more articles from TL Team.
Creative Market
JUNE 2, 2020
Given the circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many creators have abandoned the routine of heading into the office or working from a cafe, to working from the comfort of their homes instead. While working from home has its perks, such as skipping the morning commute or spending more time with your furry friends, this “new normal” may also pose a challenge as you build a home office that invokes your creativity.
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
Spoon Graphics
JUNE 17, 2020
Recently I have been checking out the kinds of graphics that are associated with hydrodipping, the popular image transfer technique that is used for applying patterns to all kinds of objects, from vehicle parts to sneakers. Browsing those designs gave me the inspiration to try and create an intense graphic pattern of my own in Photoshop. After a lot of trial and error, I found a useful technique that allows you to quickly fill an entire canvas with randomly placed graphics.
Just Creative
JUNE 3, 2020
This article has been contributed by Tegan Tedd. Whether you’re a seasoned or aspiring web developer, a business owner or are just someone’s nephew who’s been dumped with doing the website designing; there’s a web design builder software option out there that will cater to your needs and abilities so you’ll be able to create the perfect website.
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Designer Daily
JUNE 23, 2020
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. The Wonderful Graphics Bundle. A great collection of graphics to add to your resource box. $19 instead of $302.33 – Get it now !
Canva
JUNE 1, 2020
Whether you run your own business or are in the process of cultivating your own personal brand, being a great visual communicator is crucial when it comes to making an impact in 2018. But for anyone whose budget doesn’t yet stretch as far as employing the services of a graphic designer (*waves hand in air*), a couple of pros have shared their top tips on how we can take our designs from amateur to amazing.
Creative Market
JUNE 12, 2020
One of the biggest concerns for designers is how to find clients during this time of worldwide lockdowns. With many businesses still shut, regular customers disappearing, and no short-term end to this uncertainty, what are designers supposed to do? Though this pandemic and lockdown are unprecedented challenges for graphic designers, it’s still possible to find good clients during this hardship.
Spoon Graphics
JUNE 22, 2020
It can be really frustrating for designers and illustrators when you feel like creating something , but you can’t think of anything to make. The popular quote: “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” is certainly true for the inspiring designs in today’s showcase. These lettering pieces feature all kinds of weird and wonderful messages, but the real value is in the presentation.
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Just Creative
JUNE 29, 2020
Every few years it seems Apple announces the release of the latest version of the Macbook Pro and people want to get the best tech they can to make their work look its best when being displayed from a laptop. With the recent announcement in May of the updated 13-inch Macbook Pro, we thought it would be a good time to start shopping around for a new monitor and wanted to take you along with us.
I Love Typography
JUNE 18, 2020
From around the beginning of the 1600s, there was a renewed interest in calligraphy. At the same time, women, known as writing mistresses, begin to teach handwriting and calligraphy to young women. Maria Strick in the Netherlands and Marie Pavie, perhaps from France, are the first two women to have their calligraphy copybooks published in print. The post The Writing Mistress appeared first on I Love Typography.
Designer Daily
JUNE 18, 2020
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. The Mega Craft Bundle. All the fonts and decorative elements you need to create crafty designs. $19 instead of $242.40 – Get it now !
Design Wizard
JUNE 3, 2020
Introduction. You may think graphic design is a whole new world but in reality, it’s been around for years. It even has developed a language of its own. If you’re not in the industry don’t worry, I know these terms may be confusing. For instance, terms like kerning, bowl, creep, and many more might make no sense to you while talking to a designer, but these are the widely used graphic design terms. .
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Creative Market
JUNE 16, 2020
This article was created by our friends at Dribbble , the leading destination to find & showcase creative work and home to the world's best design professionals. Is your graphic design portfolio in need of some serious TLC? Whether you’re a seasoned design pro or just starting out in your career, you should never underestimate the power of a thoughtfully designed portfolio.
Spoon Graphics
JUNE 12, 2020
Access All Areas members have a really unique collection of Photoshop mockup templates to download this week, courtesy of New Tropical Design Studio. These Pantone Colour Swatch Mockups help you quickly and easily create trendy photographs, style guides, and cool social media content. Choose from 5 templates to create endless layouts that incorporate colour schemes in the style of Pantone swatch books.
Just Creative
JUNE 28, 2020
This article has been contributed by Juned Ghanchi. Typography will always be a key element of graphic design. It has also become a critical factor in the success of app development and design. The use of typography can make or break a design, determine the readability of app contents and directly impact business conversion. When it comes to typography, there are certain ground rules that remain constant.
BP&O
JUNE 15, 2020
Text by Richard Baird. The White Rabbit Collection is a contemporary arts publication showcasing the work of 99 artists drawn from the White Rabbit, a contemporary art museum, gallery and archive in Sydney. The museum has become one of the world’s most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art, with over 2000 works from 700 artists. Through this […].
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Designer Daily
JUNE 9, 2020
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. Artifex Forge’s Finest Vintage Set of Affinity Brushes. With the Artifex Forge’s Finest Vintage Cross-Hatch Pen and Ink Brushes Set you can now easily create your own authentic looking vintage works of art!
Noupe
JUNE 25, 2020
Some brands become so popular that their name becomes associated with the product itself. Photoshop is one of them. Even if people aren’t using Photoshop, they call editing photos as photoshopping. It’s only natural that Photoshop became so popular as it was the first comprehensive “photoshopping tool”. However, the industry is far from stale. There are dozens if not hundreds of Photoshop alternatives that try to match Photoshop’s quality and beat its steep pricing.
Creative Market
JUNE 4, 2020
If you're interested in creating infographics, it's helpful to look at work from the design industry's standout performers. Linked below are ten stunning examples: data visualization rendered so creatively that it achieves the status of pure art. 1. The Many Moons of Jupiter. It's easy to see why James Round is one of the UK's leading graphic designers.
Spoon Graphics
JUNE 8, 2020
Making geometric patterns in Adobe Illustrator is always a fun creative project. You can follow the same basic technique each time but experiment with different shapes and colours to create endless pattern styles. Follow along with today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial to create a colourful geometric pattern based on a series of triangle shapes. I’ll show you how developing a simple rule to follow can transform a basic pattern into a much more complex layout with less repetition.
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.
Just Creative
JUNE 29, 2020
Founded in Japan, XP-Pen started in 2005 developing tablets for graphic designers. Throughout the company’s history, they have maintained a dedication to research, design, production, and the marketing of digital tablets. In their 15 years of existence, the company has built an impressive market share in Asia, Europe, North America, and other markets around the world.
Under Consideration / Brand
JUNE 1, 2020
“Eyes on the Prize”. Established in 1927, Popeyes is a quick service restaurant offering a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and other regional items. From a single location in the New Orleans suburb of Arabi, Popeyes has grown into one of the world's largest chicken quick service restaurants with over 3,300 locations in the U.S. and around the world and last year's launch of its Chicken Sandwich brought unprecedented sales growth and popularit
Designer Daily
JUNE 3, 2020
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. Exclusive Font Bundle of 50+ Fonts, 30 Logos. This Exclusive Font Bundle is chock full of 50+ different fonts in a wide range of styles from playful to elegant.
Noupe
JUNE 19, 2020
CG artwork stands for Computer Generated artwork. If you are into movies , you’ve probably heard the term CGI. CGI stands for Computer Generated Images. CG artists are digital artists, and they create CGIs. These CGIs include 2D and 3D works as well. Most people who know the term CGI from the movies think it’s just about animation. That’s not the case at all.
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?
Graphic Design USA
JUNE 10, 2020
Kevin Kernan of GDLOFT on the power of print, especially now, to cut through the digital clutter and appeal to the senses. People, he writes, want their humanity back.
Spoon Graphics
JUNE 26, 2020
Access All Areas members have a time-saving set of resources to download this week, courtesy of Freepik. These sale promotion templates have been designed specifically for Instagram Stories, to allow you to easily create seasonal advertisements for your clients. The example artwork has been designed with fashion brands in mind, but the customisable text and image placeholders can be edited to tailor the graphics for any business with an Instagram following.
Just Creative
JUNE 14, 2020
This article has been contributed by Natalka Antoniuk. If you’ve got a knack for graphic design then I applaud you. I know it’s not easy. Creating visually appealing artwork that is designed to serve a purpose is harder than most people think. Balancing user experience with everything you know about art (and trying to please your client) is a skill in itself.
Under Consideration / Brand
JUNE 24, 2020
“Where the Sun do Shine”. (Est. 1843) "At Yale , we have the expertise and product range to protect your home and possessions. We pour passion and pride into our products, making sure our locks lead the way in home security. With a vast range of products from digital locks to alarms, cylinders, mortice locks and night latches to replacement PVCu locks, it's no wonder that we have been producing the world's favourite locks since 1843.
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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