Six Leaf Design
JANUARY 1, 2019
Happy New Year, friends! I just spent the last two weeks relaxing, traveling and updating my portfolio. And let me tell you, it’s been so refreshing. I’m all charged up for 2019 + excited about my business and what’s in store. Last year I got to work with some of the best, most gracious clients. I found a great flow + process for my packages and feel like I’ve really hit a groove with freelancing finally.
A Beautiful Mess
JANUARY 22, 2019
Double exposures happened all of the time before digital cameras, and most of the time it was because of a mistake or the camera not going to the next frame on the negative (the film). To do a double exposure intentionally, you just expose the same frame of film twice. It was really easy to do with manual film cameras. You end up with two pictures put together.
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Graphic Design USA
JANUARY 15, 2019
Shutterstock's 2019 Creative Trends Report predicts a nostalgic return to the visual aesthetics of the past. The annual guide to the latest styles is based on billions of image, video and music searches and downloads from more than 1.9 million customers around the world.
A List Apart
JANUARY 17, 2019
If you listened to episode 180 of The Big Web Show , you heard two key themes: 1) personalization is now woven into much of the fabric of our digital technology, and 2) designers need to be much more involved in its creation and deployment. In my previous article we took a broad look at the first topic: the practice of harvesting user data to personalize web content, including the rewards (this website gets me!
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
Creative Live
JANUARY 9, 2019
As a visual artist or graphic designer, your graphic design portfolio opens doors. A sub-par presentation of your work closes them (even if you have stunning graphic design work to show off) — and may lock them for good. But as a graphic designer how do you know what a “good” portfolio even is? Ram Castillo literally wrote the book on getting a job as a designer, and in his CreativeLive class, Create a Knockout Design Portfolio he talks about how essential online portfolios are, and, perhaps
Lisa Maltby
JANUARY 28, 2019
If you work independently you will no doubt have considered whether or not to specialise in an area of work. As an illustrator this can often feel like the holy grail - the aim is to find a ‘style’ that makes your work stand apart so everyone instantly recognises your work. Many people use the term ‘style’ but what defines your work is more than just an aesthtic – your niche could also be specific industries you focus on, tailored services you provide or an ethos that runs throughout your proces
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A Beautiful Mess
JANUARY 30, 2019
Creating abstracts by manipulating your shutter speed means that you need to see movement happening and think about how you want to capture it. Whenever I see a real Claude Monet painting, I am amazed by his ability to transform a scene and make it seem like it is dancing in front of my eyes. I feel like you can actually see the water lilies floating on top of the water or see the clouds moving across his landscapes.
Graphic Design USA
JANUARY 8, 2019
Mike Ruehlman of FRCH Design Worldwide sees graphic design as more important than ever in creating impactful hospitality and retail experiences.
A List Apart
JANUARY 17, 2019
If you listened to episode 180 of The Big Web Show , you heard two key themes: 1) personalization is now woven into much of the fabric of our digital technology, and 2) designers need to be much more involved in its creation and deployment. In my previous article we took a broad look at the first topic: the practice of harvesting user data to personalize web content, including the rewards (this website gets me!
Ape on the Moon
JANUARY 27, 2019
Whether creating bustling scenes of activity or zooming right in with dramatic cropping, Andrew Werdna uses striking blocks of colour to create his exuberant style. By limiting linework over his drawings and focusing on areas of colour, Andrew keeps his illustrations punchy, eliminating any unnecessary details. This works particularly well with his knack for high-population designs, inhabited by joyful, inviting characters.
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Design Roast
JANUARY 23, 2019
Fonts make up nearly every type of graphics people see in daily life. If you drive down the road and view a billboard, the font used makes the sign easy to read and has an emotional impact. If you visit a website, the font used can convert you into a subscriber or entice you to […]. The post The Font Series: A Font Guide with Tips, Facts, and the Origins appeared first on Design Roast.
Illustration Art
JANUARY 6, 2019
Many people who saw the New York Times Magazine last week asked themselves this question privately. Here at the Illustration Art blog, we dare to consider such questions openly. At the end of every year the New York Times Magazine runs a special issue devoted to noteworthy lives that ended that year. In this year's issue they included seven full page portraits by contemporary artists.
A Beautiful Mess
JANUARY 28, 2019
Have you ever taken pictures only to get home and realize that something or someone in your picture was not in focus? I know if I have ever rushed through a shoot and haven’t adequately reviewed my images and zoomed in on each subject to make sure they are sharp, I can be left with someone or something out of focus. It is a VERY frustrating thing. One thing in your frame can look perfect while the other is blurry.
Graphic Design USA
JANUARY 3, 2019
Website SEO and great graphic design go hand-in-hand because bad graphic design can kill your website and SEO.
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Diana Toledano Illustration & Education
JANUARY 29, 2019
I always told myself I was not a planner, I was a go-with-the-flow kind of gal. Planning was for accountants, not for artists. I now realize I was just scared. If you don’t plan, your plans CAN’T fail! Not the best strategy, but hey, it’s fool proof logic. But three years ago I started planning, setting goals, writing to-do lists, doing self-evaluations… And I can’t begin to tell you what an amazing thing that has been for me, both personally and professionally.
Ape on the Moon
JANUARY 29, 2019
By applying a cinematic eye to his designs, Luke Brookes lights his images to dramatic effect, using colour to draw the eye and pull focus onto the narrative elements of his work. Lighting is a tool Luke uses to define his aesthetic as much as his personable drawing style and his adept use of pared-down palettes. He skilfully uses shadows in his illustrations to add weight and atmosphere but sometimes also as key components of the visual narrative.
Design Roast
JANUARY 31, 2019
The best font for your project is the one that speaks to your designer’s soul and brings you joy when you look at it in the scheme of your design. In this design series, we’ve looked at a number of serif and sans-serif fonts as well as a few handwritten fonts. Bromello falls into the […]. The post The Font Series: Bromello appeared first on Design Roast.
Grain Edit
JANUARY 29, 2019
Looking to start 2019 off on the right foot? Looking for ways to challenge yourself and take your work to another level? Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes related to design, illustration, business and marketing with guidance from the top industry experts. Join Grain Edit faves such as Andrew Fairclough, Tom Froese, Kate Bingaman-Burt and Brad Woodard in classes on handmade textures, storytelling, self-promotion and much more.
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A Beautiful Mess
JANUARY 22, 2019
Double exposures happened all of the time before digital cameras, and most of the time it was because of a mistake or the camera not going to the next frame on the negative (the film). To do a double exposure intentionally, you just expose the same frame of film twice. It was really easy to do with manual film cameras. You end up with two pictures put together.
Graphic Design USA
JANUARY 21, 2019
Visual Profile Books has published the work of graphic design firm GHD Partners, titled '20/20 Twenty Projects Twenty Years.'.
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
JANUARY 21, 2019
The Last Train WIP Back to my challenging painting today. Originally I thought I would show the scene, of Toad hitchin' a ride on a steam train, under an overcast sky. For some reason I decided to attempt a cloudy sky at the end of the day, when the Sun is about to drop and blue reflected light is starting to take over just for a brief period until the Sun totally disappears below the horizon.
Enviromeant
JANUARY 8, 2019
Bosque is a Costa Rica-based brand design consultancy. They recently developed the environmental graphic design program for one of the world’s leading life science companies, Bayer. Inspired by chemistry and later reinterpreted into a visual signifier, the space becomes an integral experience for the user. Lighting, interior, and environmental graphic design come together to share a unified vision.
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.
Diana Toledano Illustration & Education
JANUARY 19, 2019
A week ago I rediscovered a poem by Mary Oliver. It was a poem I already knew, but this time it held a different meaning for me: I was letting my body love what it loves. So I went home and started working on this piece. Two days ago, Mary Oliver died. And I am grateful to whatever cosmic force guided me, I am grateful for the opportunity to hold her words close again, I am grateful her words found me when I needed them.
Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
JANUARY 22, 2019
A lot has changed since we launched Cloud.typography. Browsers have gotten smarter about type, mobile devices have gotten clearer, and everyone’s learned that a website’s fonts play a critical part in making a good first impression. And all the while, we’ve been learning from tens of thousands of designers, developers, agencies, brands, and businesses about how they work, what they need, and how typography needs to work for them.
A Beautiful Mess
JANUARY 30, 2019
Creating abstracts by manipulating your shutter speed means that you need to see movement happening and think about how you want to capture it. Whenever I see a real Claude Monet painting, I am amazed by his ability to transform a scene and make it seem like it is dancing in front of my eyes. I feel like you can actually see the water lilies floating on top of the water or see the clouds moving across his landscapes.
Old Brand New
JANUARY 28, 2019
Sponsored by The Shade Store. You’ve probably heard the expression “love is in the details,” and that couldn’t be more true for us design enthusiasts! I’ve never been much of a minimalist, but every single detail of my eclectic little home has been chosen with love. And even though I tend to change things up every so often, all the decorative elements I pick have a purpose — even if it’s just to make me happy when I see it!
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?
Graphics Expert Ltd.
JANUARY 25, 2019
Removing an object from the original background into a new one will enhance the appearance of your subject and make it stand out the more. Before placing your object into a new landscape, you will have first remove the original background of the image. Background removal is pretty tricky, and this art requires much more than the in-built tools. Nevertheless, you don’t need to be an expert in graphic design to learn the several steps you should follow to remove the subject in Photoshop beca
Six Leaf Design
JANUARY 15, 2019
One of the biggest jobs your website has is to build credibility for you. And there are lots of ways to do that, but social proof is a super powerful one. That means showing that other people have had a great experience using your product or working with you. Testimonials are one great way to do that ( and you can see how I create a fancy-pants testimonials slideshow here ), but another great way to do that is to display the logos of big companies you’ve worked with or been featured by.
Illustration Art
JANUARY 27, 2019
I recently made some unkind remarks about portraits in the New York Times Magazine. I asked, "Is there a shortage of under employed, hard working, innovative illustrators out there?" It might be a better use of this blog to show some young talent that I think is superior to the selections in the New York Times. I really like the work of Lindsey Lively , a 31 year old illustrator and fine artist working in North Carolina.
Graphic Design USA
JANUARY 11, 2019
Reflections from Sonia Greteman as her Wichita KS-based agency turns 30. She'd do it all again, but with a little tweak here and there.
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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