July, 2024

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Con McHugh's artwork for Adrian Cox presents jazz in a fresh and original light

Creative Boom

The illustrator worked closely with the well-known musician to create a truly innovative EP design. Internationally acclaimed jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox is set to release a new EP. And he's teamed up with rising star illustrator Con McHugh to create a visual world that's as fresh and vibrant as the music itself, including album artwork, typography and an animated event poster.

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Imperia by Landor

BP&O

As well as being a coastal city in south west Italy (formed in 1923 by none other than Benito Mussolini), Imperia is a pasta machine company that was formed from a ‘little artisan workshop’ in 1932. Imperia soon began to distribute pasta machines around the world; mainly catering to the US’ large Italian community. From its plant in Sant’Ambrogio, Turin, The post Imperia by Landor appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards

Booooooom

Calling all artists and illustrators! We’re launching our first-ever Booooooom illustration Awards! There are X award categories to submit to: Everyone is welcome to submit one image to these awards for FREE. Members enjoy unlimited submissions and unlimited images for all award categories. If you want to submit more than one image or compete in multiple categories, consider becoming a member here!

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Whiskers + Whimsy: A Visit to the New Meow Parlour, NYC’s First Cat Cafe

Design Milk

As New York City’s inaugural cat cafe that launched nine years ago, Meow Parlour isn’t just a trendy spot for feline fanatics; it’s a haven dedicated to the well-being and adoption of its furry residents. Now in a new location on the Lower East Side of Manhattan designed by Sonya Lee Architect , the Meow Parlour offers a sanctuary where cats and humans come together to play, relax, and form lasting bonds.

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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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Hayley Deti’s sentimental drawings are inspired by scrapbooks, trinkets and Looney Tunes cartoons

Its Nice That

The Seattle-based artist is savouring the simple joys of the present in her illustrations of “goofy characters, dogs, creatures, and ordinary objects”.

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The Photoshop Artist Ard Gelinck Combining Past and Present

Design with Red

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if your favorite celebrities could hang out with their younger selves? Well, Ard Gelinck makes this dream come true! Ard is a Photoshop genius who loves to combine famous celebrities with their younger versions in one magical photo. Let’s dive into his world and see why […] The post The Photoshop Artist Ard Gelinck Combining Past and Present appeared first on Design with Red.

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31 Best Watercolor Photoshop Actions (2024)

onextrapixel

Want your Photoshop images to look like professional watercolor paintings, but don’t want to spend hours editing? In this post, we’ll be sharing the best watercolor Photoshop Actions that. The post 31 Best Watercolor Photoshop Actions (2024) appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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Where Does the Mind Stop and the Rest of the World Begin?

Azure Magazine

Implicitly, we know that the built environment has a direct impact on our health. But while Western medicine is able to identify the cause of over 8,000 diagnoses or symptoms of disease, the factors that contribute to health and wellness are less tangible. Tye Farrow, the first Canadian architect to have earned a Master of Neuroscience Applied to Architecture, is on a mission to change that.

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Versatility Abounds With Signature Kitchen Suite Cooking Portfolio

Design Milk

The following post is brought to you by Signature Kitchen Suite. Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design. So, the adage says: a jack of all trades is a master of none. But this is not the case for luxury kitchen appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite , whose “True to Food” approach is put into practice across a robust range of cooking categories – with some models featuring multiple modalities – to satisfy literal and aesthetic tastes.

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Chopping, folding, eating: Mon Jajaja’s illustrations show the joy that food brings to our lives

Its Nice That

Using observational sketchbook drawings to inspire her final pieces, this illustrator’s work reveals the “aesthetic potential in everyday life”.

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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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August 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

“Hymn to the Big Wheel” by Liz West Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Open Calls On the Shelf: A Photo Book Exhibition (International) In conjunction with the 2024 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is hosting an open theme call for well-conceived, origin

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Deji Ajetomobi on how The Torsche is illuminating Africa's design landscape

Creative Boom

Multidisciplinary creative Deji Ajetomobi is launching a new magazine focusing on African design talent and partnerships. We chatted with him about its founding principles, its vision for the continent's creative industry, and the kind of work it's planning to feature. At Creative Boom, we aim to bring you the best of new creative work from around the world.

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Some of these cancelled animated films could have been amazing

Creative Bloq

Inspiring artwork from unfinished Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks movies has been preserved in a free book.

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Travel Guide: 5 Books for Globetrotting Design Lovers

Azure Magazine

At the height of summer, it seems that nearly everyone is jetting off to Europe or Asia for a well-deserved break. For design lovers, travel doesn’t just provide time for some R&R, but also an opportunity to get inspired by new cultures and perspectives. So, where do those with the most discerning eye choose to stay while visiting the world’s design capitals?

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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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From Space Age to Metaverse: Vitra’s New Sci-Fi Design Exhibition

Design Milk

Science fiction has had an immense influence on the arts, including literature, cinema, graphic arts, and design. This impact is so significant that Swiss furniture company Vitra has dedicated a year-long exhibition titled Science Fiction Design: From Space Age to Metaverse to explore this intersection of design and science fiction. To understand the relationship between these two realms means revisiting the history books.

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The View From LA: exploring the cultural impact of Boyz n the Hood, and its iconic title graphics

Its Nice That

Our LA correspondent explores the 1991 film’s influential visual world, and chats to graphic designer Brent Rollins about the inspirations behind its jazz-inspired logo.

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Inky Paws and Fluffy Fur Emerge From Kamwei Fong’s Minimalist Cat Drawings

Colossal

All images © Kamwei Fong, shared with permission Kamwei Fong ( previously ) is drawn to the nature of cats. Whether extroverted and playful or curious and timid, the clawed companions truly relish living their lives as they please, embodying a charming spirit that inspires the artist time and again. Appreciative of the calm that follows working in solitude, Fong has often prioritized creative autonomy and introspection.

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Three free archives of Victorian illustration to inspire you

Creative Boom

Designer, writer, and academic Michael John Goodman has launched three online archives of Victorian illustrations covering works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer. We talked to Michael about what these collections have to offer today's creatives. It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.

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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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13 best Adobe Illustrator plugins

Creative Bloq

Plugins can save you time and effort. We pick the Adobe Illustrator plugins that will transform your workflow.

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Keilhauer Unveils Four Standout Lounge Chairs

Azure Magazine

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all workspaces. Though in the past it wasn’t uncommon to spec the same furnishings for an entire office, nowadays businesses seek to inject each space with unique personality, all while curating a cohesive interior. Keilhauer ’s newest soft seating offerings, launched at NeoCon in June, allow designers to do just that — with four versatile lounge chairs that can be mixed and matched, yet are distinctive enough to become statement pieces in their own right.

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Paul Sende Explores the Perception of Geometry Via Visual Art

Design Milk

Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, visual artist Paul Sende caught the creative bug early, with jazz and instrumental music often being played in his childhood home. It helped pave the way to the exploration of geometric shapes as a kid before moving on to disassembling old electronics he found at his grandparents’ house. Motors, lights, and anything with a battery were fair game.

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Zach Hackman’s carefully composed works are like “mini comics” in their detail and storytelling

Its Nice That

Depicting people playing chess, video games, riding motorbikes and exploring nature, this Brooklyn-based illustrator loves to show his character’s hobbies.

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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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Revitalizing Freeda Language School’s Branding and Visual Identity

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Revitalizing Freeda Language School’s Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0703—24 Discover how Freeda Language School’s updated branding and visual identity reflect a vibrant, engaging learning experience. Freeda Language School, a renowned institution in Barcelona, recognized the need for a refreshed visual identity after a decade. Designer Ilía Tuma took on this challenge, collaborating closely with Freeda’s team to modernize their brand.

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47: a stop-motion short that have you in bits, in six minutes flat

Creative Boom

If you haven't seen 47 yet, scroll to the bottom of this article and watch it now. Then, read on to discover how this emotional film was created and why it's making so many waves right now. There's something about animation that often makes for a good cry. Anyone who's seen Inside Out 2 (and doesn't have a heart of stone) will know what I'm talking about.

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Top 10 Strategies for B2B ECommerce Personalization In 2024

Noupe

The B2B online­ marketplace is changing quickly, powere­d by advanced technology and changing customer de­mands. In 2023, the worldwide B2B online sale­s hit a staggering $18.6 billion , a notable jump from its $6.8 billion rate in 2021. As 2024 rolls in, having an online presence isn’t enough. Customizing B2B sale­s has become extre­mely vital. It leads to more sales and conversions, among other benefits.

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Making Hyper Light Breaker's fizzy 80s anime character designs

Creative Bloq

Heart Machine's John DeRiggi reveals a love of "retro vibes" and why less is more in game art.

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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?

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TRAME Continues To Revolutionize Traditional Design With Personalized Technology

Design Milk

TRAME – a studio whose practice combines art, design, technology, and craft – was at it again at ICFF this year where they unveiled Martin Grasser’s customizable collection of mirrors, entitled Portraits , as part of the studio’s Craft Nouveau collection. The innovative mirrored glass works seamlessly to unite traditional craftsmanship with generative algorithms.

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Loveday Vickers’ vibrant graphic design work turns to tactile elements and interactive experiences

Its Nice That

The designer is playing with paper, packaging, publishing and stop-motion to reimagine our design interactions into playful and immersive new forms.

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Elegant Branding and Web Design for a Modern Hair Stylist

Abduzeedo

Elegant Branding and Web Design for a Modern Hair Stylist abduzeedo 0718—24 Discover the elegant branding and visual identity for JULI JU, designed by Daria Lym, emphasizing modern style for a New York hair stylist. Daria Lym, a talented designer, has crafted a refined branding and web design project for JULI JU, a hair stylist based in New York. The project focused on creating a discreet yet modern aesthetic that aligns with the stylist's sophisticated work.

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Universal Favourite crafts emotive branding for fertility testing startup

Creative Boom

New MedTech company When aims to empower individuals with accessible egg count information and expert advice. Creative agency Universal Favourite explains the thinking behind the brand. It's incredible what new health services are coming online these days. But first, people have to know about them. And second, they have to trust them. Here's a great example of how thoughtful branding can achieve both these things and help bring the providers of cutting-edge medical tech together with those who n

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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.