June, 2024

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9 social media tips for illustrators, graphic designers and creatives

Creative Bloq

Graphic designers and illustrators have to be social media savvy these days. Learn from design and illustration professionals about how to build your social media presence and stay on top of best practice and priorities.

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Koto boosts youth-oriented fintech brand with super-colourful Gen-Z visuals

Creative Boom

The agency's work for the collaborative earning app Fluz is keenly targeted at a young audience looking to save money. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, many people are looking for ways to stretch their money further. Enter Fluz, a collaborative earning app that amplifies spending power by offering cashback on everyday purchases. To help spread their message far and wide, Fluz recently teamed up with Koto , a brand and digital agency with studios in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New York a

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RSPCA by JKR

BP&O

It’s often the launch of major charity rebrands that puts the gulf between how the design world views something, and how the rest of the world might, into sharp relief. Countless headlines abound bemoaning the £££millions ‘spent on a new logo’, as if that’s just about all there is to it, and now the children/animals/elderly etc will directly suffer as The post RSPCA by JKR appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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“A Deal with God” by Photographer Megan Reilly

Booooooom

An introspective photo essay exploring themes of childhood, religion, lesbian sexuality, and learning how to grow into a woman by photographer Megan Reilly.

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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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Discover Your Perfect Font with our AI Font Finder at ChatGPT

We And The Color

Choosing the right font in graphic design can make or break your project. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a content creator, or a branding expert, the importance of typography cannot be overstated. This is where the AI Font Finder by WE AND THE COLOR at ChatGPT comes in. Our AI-powered tool is designed to help […] The post Discover Your Perfect Font with our AI Font Finder at ChatGPT appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR.

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Can you ever really own an aesthetic? Creatives discuss what happens when your style becomes a trend

Its Nice That

We constantly tell young designers and illustrators to develop their own unique style. But what happens when that style becomes widely adopted and even copied? Our US editor-at-large considers the impact on both individual creatives and the industry as a whole.

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Penguin Books reveals the winners of its 2024 Cover Design Award

Creative Boom

The winners of Penguin's 2024 Cover Design Award Competition was once again fierce for this year's prestigious awards by Penguin Books. We reveal the winners of its annual prize where creatives get a remarkable opportunity to showcase their talents. Today, Penguin Books has announced the winners of its popular Cover Design Award , which sees aspiring designers and illustrators reimagine the covers of bestselling Penguin titles.

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Cara, the AI-Skeptical Artist Portfolio App, Skyrockets to Hundreds of Thousands of Users

Colossal

All images © the artists and Cara “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes,” author Joanna Maciejewska recently wrote post on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral. Generative AI has developed as a type of deep-learning technology in which new content, like text or imagery, can be created based on the data it has collected.

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“Bird in Hand” by Photographer Finn O’Hara

Booooooom

A series documenting the bird banding at the Long Point Bird Observatory by UK-born, Toronto-based photographer Finn O'Hara.

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How we made our animation tribute to Akira Toriyama

Creative Bloq

Umeshu Lovers walk us through creating their Akira Toriyama-inspired April Fools’ demo.

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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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A history of colour is a history of us: Inside the new Taschen book on four centuries of colour theory

Its Nice That

From its rooting in scientific advancements to the first illustrated book on colour being made by a woman, art historian Alexandra Loske presents a four centuries survey in The Book of Colour Concepts.

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MAUD: Redefining Branding and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

MAUD: Redefining Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0614—24 Discover MAUD's innovative approach to branding and visual identity, focusing on boosting talent and fostering innovation. Renan Ramos presents a compelling new project titled "MAUD: Not a Consultancy," created during the ID Lab 2 workshop by Marcelo Kimura. This design venture aims to revolutionize the approach to branding and visual identity, focusing on optimizing processes, boosting talent, and fostering innovation.

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Almighty's branding for Joonbyrd redefines wellness with a nostalgic charm

Creative Boom

Blending magical moments, science, storytelling and a hint of nostalgia, Almighty's designs position Joonbyrd at the forefront of the beauty and wellness industry. Headquartered in London, Joonbyrd is a company focused on creating skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products that promote emotional wellbeing alongside physical benefits. Founded by dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, it aims to create a new category called "Affective Wellness", which combines beauty and skincare with emotional and ment

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Repurposed Utensils Perch and Preen in Matt Wilson’s Metal Bird Sculptures

Colossal

All images © Matt Wilson, shared with permission Matt Wilson ( previously ) has transformed found utensils into recycled metal sculptures for the last 15 years. Bending, welding, and mounting segments of cutlery upon one another, spoon bowls evoke plumage and fork prongs resemble sprawling quills. Encompassing the distinctive crown variations of birds’ heads, Wilson utilizes the unique decorative details that adorn handles of silverware.

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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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Paolo Merlini Unveils a Compact Mid-Rise in Central Porto

Azure Magazine

For design enthusiasts, the Rotunda de Boavista is a landmark destination. Fronting the circular park, the asymmetrical polyhedron form of the Rem Koolhaas-designed Casa de Música announces one of the most distinctive buildings of the early 21st century, described by New York Times architecture critic Nicolai Ouroussoff in 2005 as the project to cement the OMA founder’s status as “one of the world’s great designers as well as the profession’s mightiest thinker.” And

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Noel Gallagher's football font makes a mockery of typography, claims design lecturer

Creative Bloq

Craig Burston on why designers, not pop stars, should create typefaces.

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The illustration library for Trivago is influenced by 00s animated sitcoms

Its Nice That

Niceshit tells us how it developed the style, and the needs that feed into an illustration system for a massive brand like Trivago.

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Vintage Photographs of People Using the Card Catalog at the Library in the 1970s

Design You Trust

Before computers, librarians organized book information on cards filed in card catalogs. Each book had multiple cards with details like title, author, and subject, filed alphabetically for easy searching by patrons. Catalogers created this human-made metadata. h/t: vintag.es Librarians also used a ‘Librarians only’ shelf list, a cabinet with cards ordered like the books on shelves, marked with color-coded clips to indicate status (e.g., Black = missing, Blue = being repaired).

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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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Should you ditch Photoshop with immediate effect?

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Adobe is requiring everyone to sign new terms and conditions before they can log in to Photoshop and other Creative Cloud apps. But many are refusing. Should you do so, too? This is a headline I never thought I'd write. But creatives around the world have been opening up Photoshop this week and getting so vexed that they're refusing to log in.

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In ‘Unseen Work,’ Vivian Maier’s Incredible Photographs Go on Display for Her First U.S. Retrospective

Colossal

Chicago, Illinois, May 16, 1957. All images © Vivian Maier, courtesy of Fotografiska New York, shared with permission In 2007, Chicago resident John Maloof landed on the discovery of a lifetime at a thrift auction house on the city’s Northwest Side. An incredible archive of more than 100,000 negatives by photographer Vivian Maier (1926-2009) went under the hammer, marking a new chapter in the prolific documentarian’s story.

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Futon®: A Masterclass in Furniture Branding and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Futon®: A Masterclass in Furniture Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0621—24 Explore how Habib Munshi’s branding and visual identity design for Futon® elevates furniture aesthetics and sustainability. In the realm of furniture design, branding and visual identity play crucial roles in distinguishing a company’s products and ethos. Habib Munshi’s work for Futon® is a prime example of how thoughtful branding and visual identity can enhance a brand’s presence and resonate deeply with its audie

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Artist in Residence: Inside the world of illustrator Greg Manchess

Creative Bloq

The artist opens up his Long Island studio space packed full of inspirational goodies.

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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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Yi Hua Lin’s graphic posters are inspired by the seas and mountains of Taiwan

Its Nice That

The Taipei-based designer takes from the sounds of indigenous Taiwanese music and views from the natural world to construct her playgrounds of shape and colour.

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Breathtaking Macro-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards

Design You Trust

1st Place: Photo by Dzulfikri, Indonesia The world of macro photography offers a captivating glimpse into the hidden beauty that often goes unnoticed by the naked eye. This year’s 35 Photography Awards highlighted a remarkable collection of macro-winning photos, revealing the extraordinary detail and vibrant life in the tiniest of subjects. From the intricate patterns on insect wings to the delicate textures of dew-kissed petals, these photographs showcase the exceptional skill and patience of t

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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures

Creative Boom

We've all seen the new Toys R' Us spot , and many of us are horrified by its implications and the increasing rise of AI. Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope.

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Jacques Monneraud’s Remarkable Ceramic Vessels Meticulously Mimic Corrugated Cardboard

Colossal

All images © Jacques Monneraud, shared with permission At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that if any of Jacques Monneraud ’s vessels were filled with water, they’d soak right through and split at the seams. And that’s exactly what the artist wants you to think! Incredibly, these vessels are made of clay. Monneraud’s pieces appear lightweight and almost haphazard, as if repurposed quickly from corrugated cardboard.

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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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Stylish Branding and Visual Identity of Elphant®

Abduzeedo

Stylish Branding and Visual Identity of Elphant® abduzeedo 0605—24 Explore the fresh and vibrant branding and visual identity of Elphant®, designed by Pedro Renan, featuring a unique low-poly elephant icon and a dynamic color palette. Pedro Renan’s latest branding project, Elphant®, showcases a brilliant fusion of modern design and vibrant aesthetics.

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The future of AI in graphic design

Creative Bloq

In 2024, AI is now embebbed in countless agencies' workflows. We ask graphic designers what that means, and where it's all heading.

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A24 zine celebrates the extravagance of old multiplexes – especially their carpets

Its Nice That

Designer Shira Inbar and illustrator Julia Dufossé join for Dream Theater, exploring the loudness and “liminal stillness” of the multiplex.

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Reinventing The Employer Value Proposition: An Analysis and Practical Model

The Branding Journal

This article examines the development of Employer Value Propositions (EVPs) in Employer Branding, outlining common mistakes and presenting a model to align EVPs with candidate expectations.

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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.