Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Lock by Mark Bloom and Diana Ovezea Hailing from both indie designers and larger foundries, these cool fonts could come in handy for your end-of-year design projects. As autumn settles in, winter approaches, and we all start to spend more time indoors, it's a great time to think about refreshing your design toolkit. And when it comes to typefaces, there's always cool new stuff to discover, from fresh releases to undiscovered classics.

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BP&O

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

For the rest of the world, Canada is synonymous with a few things – maple syrup; Celine Dion; wholesome, generally nice people; Neil Young; and when it comes to the realm of food, poutine (fries with cheese curds and gravy, for the uninitiated). Having opened back in 1969, Ashton is the oldest poutine chain in Canada. With 23 branches in The post Ashton by LG2 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Booooooom

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that we are continuing our partnership with Capture Photography Festival, Western Canada’s largest lens-based art festival! We will be curating a public art installation which will be mounted at the Olympic Village Canada Line Station in Vancouver. This is an international open call for photographers and artists making lens-based work.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In an era where play is becoming less accessible for many families, the LEGO Group has introduced a groundbreaking experience that aims to reignite the joy and creativity of play. Superpower Studios , which recently opened in Paris, challenges traditional notions of art galleries by transforming them into dynamic spaces where children and families can explore, create, and connect through the magic of play.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the world of web design continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The demand for creative websites that push the boundaries of user experience and aesthetics has never been higher. Designers are experimenting with bold ideas, innovative layouts, and new technologies to create websites that stand out and leave a lasting impact on users.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Posters are among the most common art forms. You probably had a few of them on your wall as a child. They cover the full spectrum of people, places, and events. They also serve as an inspiration for web designers. Their use of color and typography is part of how we see the world. We can see the impact all over the web. What’s more, we can recreate and enhance the experience online.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Variable fonts can make a world of difference to your designs by giving you precise control over width, weight and line spacing

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Booooooom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A collection of images exploring the destruction and pain faced by the Iraqi city of Mosul by documentary photographer and editor Cengiz Yar.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Located by Green Island Lake in Foshan City, Guangdong, China, the Boundless Residence , designed by c.dd , embodies the philosophy of “Limited yet Boundless.” The design seeks to merge the tranquility of nature with modern living spaces, creating an environment where physical comfort and spiritual rejuvenation coexist. Rather than adhering to the rigid boundaries of traditional homes, c.dd adopted a fluid, open-plan layout that allows for an uninterrupted flow between different spac

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If your a lettering and typography lover! your knows typography plays a vital role in every design project, from logos to posters, websites to advertisements. With the evolving design trends, finding the right font can significantly enhance your work’s impact. Fortunately, designers now have access to a vast array of new free fonts to experiment with.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

An animated illustration of two people in karate uniforms inside a dojo. One of them is spinning the other in a dance. Four tools for better collaboration with difficult partners I started karate as a teenager. I learned a lot about myself: how to set and achieve goals, how to teach others, how to spar, and how to yell really, really loudly. I was in constant pursuit of perfecting my form, my speed, and my power, practicing kick after kick to achieve the most perfect and powerful strike, so much

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Karl Taylor We chat with the founder of Visual Education, which offers world-class training in photography, CGI, and design, to discover why this disruptive platform has been turning so many heads. In today's rapidly evolving creative landscape, the lines between different visual arts disciplines are increasingly blurred. Photographers are directing commercials.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

We speak to experts in the field of typography to learn how the right type can be the making of a brand — or its undoing.

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Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This designer-cum-illustrator and DJ’s work moves to its own visual rhythms.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A recent residential renovation project in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain, has transformed a 915-square-foot space into a serene coastal retreat, showcasing a unique blend of Nordic and Mediterranean influences. The project, led by Eva González Estudio , focuses on creating a harmonious, adaptable living environment with an emphasis on custom furniture design and thoughtful material selection.

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Abduzeedo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Love Wellness: Branding Design That's Fun and Functional abduzeedo 0925—24 Love Wellness, the women's health brand by Lo Bosworth, needed branding and packaging that were as playful as they were informative. Discover how custom typography and illustrations made this brand a hit. Love Wellness isn't your average women's health brand. It's bubbly, vibrant, and oh-so-relatable.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Hanoi-based graphic designer and illustrator Tùng Nâm has proof that ideas are worth hanging onto. While cleaning out his computer files recently, he stumbled upon the Endangered Species Stamp Collection , a project he made in college while applying for an internship at a local design agency called Printopia. Digitally rendered in the blocky low-poly style popular in the 2010s, the project highlights 15 species facing extinction. “This was basically my qualification test,” Nâm told C

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Like the main image above, this still render was created in collaboration with South African artist Ells Phee. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Reggie Perry, Jr. creates virtual visions of a world inspired by black culture, '90s animation techniques, and 3D movies – one that moves to retro beats he remixes himself. When Reggie Perry, Jr. looked at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2001, the fees were too high for him to attend Georgia's famous art school.

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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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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

From kerning to font generation, AI promises to reshape typography. But much is it doing so in practice? We speak to the experts to find out.

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Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Wonderfully designed by Elana Schlenker and Jordi Ng, packed with brilliant Anna Haifisch illustrations, and edited by Jon Dieringer (plus a top team of critics), this book will see you through your next 100 movie nights.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Move over envy, green is donning a fresh face and a new attitude that’s totally Brat. Often referred to as hyper and hedonistic, the searing hue is causing a raucous from somewhere between chartreuse and slime-green – HEX #8ACE00 , to be exact. This color, developed from pixels rather than pigment, has supersaturated the zeitgeist with tendrils of influence extending from the digital world into a very physical realm with significant implications.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The idea of a four-day workweek has been circulating for a while, but recently, more companies are adopting it, and it’s becoming a hot topic among bloggers worldwide. Working just four days and having three days off is a dream for employees, but employers who aren’t yet familiar with the benefits might not see it the same way. Efficiency should not be equated with the number of hours or days worked—they are not the same.

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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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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

October 14, 2023, marked the annual solar eclipse in the U.S. For photographer Ryan Imperio, the event also ushered in a rare opportunity to capture the progression of Baily’s beads. Appearing like glimmering rings, Baily’s beads occur when the sun shines through the valleys and craters on the moon’s surface, allowing light to leak through the mass darkening event.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

All photos by Adrianna Glaviano A cultural cornerstone of New York City, the Brooklyn Museum has revealed a striking new brand identity to mark its bicentennial year, spearheaded by Brooklyn-based design studio Other Means. Originally founded in 1823 as the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library, the Brooklyn Museum institution has grown to become the second-largest art museum in New York City, housing an impressive collection of over 500,000 objects.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Our pick of the best font books for typographers and graphic designers, at every career stage and budget.

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Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Swedish textile artist’s politically inspired tapestries are a way of using her voice for those who no longer have one.

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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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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Located in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, Casa Catedral is a bold architectural project by Laboratorio de Arquitectura , spanning over 8,600 square feet. The project emphasizes materiality, focusing on economic efficiency and sustainability, while embracing a distinctive design approach that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. From the front, Casa Catedral appears to be a monolithic structure with no views to the inside.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Here’s an unbelievably annoying problem that occurs during the Cricut Print and Cut process – a thin line or border appears around the design you create, even when you’re certain there’s no border in the design. When you send the design to print in Cricut, this thin line magically appears during the Print Setup stage. If you go ahead with the print and cut, this unwanted thin line remains, which looks like this: Despite multiple checks to ensure no lines exist in my design, the issue persists.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition broke its 60-year record with a whopping 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories. Hosted annually by the Natural History Museum , the contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe. This year’s shortlist includes a pair of images taken at the moment large cats catch their prey, along with several tussles, one between bees and another with an annoyed lioness and her overe

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Singapore-based, sustainable beauty brand has a fresh look and strategy based on the idea of simple joy. Much like its fashion sibling, the beauty industry often feels like it's trying to push us into being something we're not. It offers us images of unattainable attractiveness, urges us to invest in overly expensive products, and subtly hints that our lives will be better if we only look more like an airbrushed model than our real selves.

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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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