Design Wizard

AUGUST 8, 2019

The Meaning of Geometric Designs. Geometric designs are one of the most visually appealing forms in graphic design. They can appear in a wide variety of styles and fulfill a huge range of roles. This blog post tells you everything you need to know about geometric design and shows you how to create your own unique piece. However, before we get into how you can create geometric designs , it’s important to know exactly what they are.

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Six Leaf Design

AUGUST 1, 2019

Hello all you heavenly beings out there! I’ve got a current branding client who’s materials are inspired by adventure and spirituality and I’m looooooving the designs that we’re coming up with. So much so that I had to create the FREE digital wallpaper design this month based on her inspiration. Bless all your screens with this beautiful design and enjoy!

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I Love Typography

AUGUST 21, 2019

Within several decades of its invention in Europe, the printed or typographic book was already outselling handwritten or manuscript books. A very conservative estimate would be that 12 million books were produced from the publication of Gutenberg and Fust’s first printed Bible in about 1455 until the end of 1500. In those first decades, printing […].

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Canny

AUGUST 6, 2019

Learning how to write a design brief can be a tricky task, even for the most seasoned of design buyers or marketers. A design brief is a vital communication tool between yourself and your chosen agency. Even if you’re just scoping out agencies to work with, having a well written design brief will make obtaining a quote easier than ever. Some design projects you might have in mind could include: Rebranding your company.

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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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Design Roast

AUGUST 9, 2019

Fonts can help turn your web site from good to great, but it’s important for designers and business owners to understand the usage restrictions on them. Typeface copyright issues require serious attention, and ignorance of the rules governing the use of certain fonts is no excuse for violating them. You cannot use any font you [.]. The post 14 Places to Find Free Commercial Use Fonts appeared first on Design Roast.

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Identity Designed

AUGUST 6, 2019

Dumpling Darlings is a dumpling bar with a twist, designed to break the mould of stereotypical Asian joints. The brand’s visual language is largely inspired by the Japanese manga found in Shokudo (casual Japanese eateries), with storylines based on a main character Jo and her pet pig, Pork Chop. The logotype is also inspired by the vertical writing system and characteristic calligraphic quality of traditional Kanji.

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Six Leaf Design

AUGUST 14, 2019

Designing a logo is more than just creating a pretty looking icon or choosing fonts and colors. A lot of time and consideration should be put into how you want your logo to look and {more importantly} WHY you want it to look a certain way. Before you even get started on the design, you should take some time to decide on the design direction of your new logo to make sure that you are properly representing your business and starting your brand off on the right foot.

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Graphic Design USA

AUGUST 11, 2019

Clients often come with a preconceived notion of what they need. Neil Wengerd of Nonfiction says it’s up to us to deconstruct those notions.

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Canny

AUGUST 22, 2019

When you think of beer packaging you either think of your standard beers that grace your local’s shiny polished t-bar, something like Strongbow, Guinness or Carling, which do have some nice brands and packaging. Or you think of craft beers with weird and wonderful designs. From illustrations to striking typography they really push the boat out when it comes to design and packaging.

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Design Roast

AUGUST 29, 2019

A long time ago — or maybe more recently — “Star Wars” fonts became sought after by web designers and fans everywhere. Whether you’ve been a fan since the first “Star Wars” movie was released in 1977 or you’ve come on board more recently with the prequel and sequel trilogies, there’s no denying it has [.]. The post Star Wars Fonts to Download appeared first on Design Roast.

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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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Marloes De Vries

AUGUST 10, 2019

In January I moved into my new home. It’s hard to believe that already six months have passed. We had to do a small renovation from top to bottom, but still… It’s not finished yet. But it’s getting there! Hopefully in six months I can say it’s completely finished. Here’s where we’re at right now! Moving from the city to the outskirts.

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Spine Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

In recent years, Peter Mendelsund has been shifting his career from designing books to writing them. The former Associate Art Director of Alfred A. Knopf already has a couple of non-fiction titles to his name – What We See When We Read and Cover, with another, The Look of the Book, on the way – and has now stepped into fiction with Same Same , a twisting metafictional meditation on creativity.

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MyInkBlog

AUGUST 15, 2019

I’m thrilled to announce this is my second tutorial that is a direct result of someone using the Community Suggestion Box. Here’s what tripdragon suggested…. I did some research on the awesome posters he linked to and found some more inspiration at sites like vi.sualize.us and flickr. Another cool reference that I found was Typography is Sexy Part I, II and III over at Fuel your Creativity.

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Graphic Mama

AUGUST 14, 2019

Photoshop brushes and textures offer infinite opportunities for users, as they allow even not very experienced artists to create stunning digital artwork. In this collection, we’ve gathered the best free Photoshop brushes, textures and patterns on the web right now. Some of them recreate techniques from realistic drawing – imitating natural real-life drawing with different tools on different surfaces while others will help you recreate retro effects or futuristic compositions.

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Canny

AUGUST 13, 2019

In part two of our “how to write a brief” series, we’re looking at how to write a branding brief. In part one we talked about writing a design brief, no matter the service. And in part three, we’ll be talking about writing a web design brief. But today, we’re talking about branding projects, and the design brief you need to write for that. Again, we’ve included a free branding brief template.

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Creative Live

AUGUST 19, 2019

Fear is often seen as a weakness to be overcome — but for fine art photographer Brooke Shaden, fear became a launching point to a creative career. The photographer, now known for her otherworldly, often dark imagery, found herself — and her work — not by trying to overcome fear, but by trying instead to explore it. She’s reminded daily of her journey by the tattoo, “fear is the mind-killer,” running down her forearm.

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Brown Paper Bag

AUGUST 23, 2019

This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. 1. Cat Clothespins by BeeChamp. 2. Garden Party Boots by Keds x Rifle Paper Co. 3. Magical Moth Embroidery Pattern by Emillie Ferris. 4. Tiger Pin by Nellie Le. 5. Clouded Leopard Organic Cotton Totebag by Charlotte & the Teapot. 6.

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Spine Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Courtesy Photo. Dr. Aysha Akhtar made her first foray into non-academic writing with Our Symphony with Animals: On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies (Pegasus Books, May 2019). Throughout her book, Dr. Akhtar weaves stories of interactions between humans and animals with science, human experience, and social history to draw assertions about the connection between humans and animals: how we interact, develop empathy from, and benefit from relationships with animals.

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MyInkBlog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Myinkblog – This is the fourth and final installment of my series on creating textures in Photoshop. If you missed the first three, they were creating: Water Texture, Wood Texture and Stone Texture. This tutorial will combine much of what we learned about in the first three installments, we will also go over some new techniques, and add some finishing touches that pull the whole look together.

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Graphic Mama

AUGUST 29, 2019

Futuro is an annual festival of digital art which takes place in Varna, Bulgaria for several awesome days during the summer. Each year, Futuro gets more and more popular and is attended by more and more people who seek inspiration and knowledge from masters in the industry. This year, for the 5th one in a row, Futuro unraveled the intricacies of digital art in front of over 160 artists, art enthusiasts, and lovers.

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Illustration Age

AUGUST 1, 2019

Eduard Thony (1866-1950) was a German illustrator, designer and painter who is primarily known for his contributions to Simplicissimus Magazine. He worked for Simplicissimus during it’s entire run and did almost 4,000 drawings for the publication. His illustrations of army officers and cavalry horses were popular among a readership that largely consisted of military men, a group that either did not see or mind his caricatured depiction of their world.

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Richard Bernabe

AUGUST 23, 2019

Behind The Lens at Brooks Falls, Alaska. Brooks Falls is a bear photography paradise and a waterfall in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The post Behind The Lens: Brooks Falls, Alaska appeared first on Richard Bernabe.

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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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Computer Zoom Design

AUGUST 15, 2019

THE VALUE OF A LOGO How much should a logo cost? Well, isn’t that another $64,000 question – what is a logo worth? Is it worth hundreds, or thousands of dollars? Can we even put a dollar value on something that will represent your company for (hopefully) its lifetime? That all depends on whether you approach the branding of your company as an expense, or an investment in the future of your company.

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Spine Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Photo: Hunter Lev­i­tan. Inspired by the biblical story of Hannah, who finally has a son, Samuel, after years spent longing for a child, author Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg set out to write a story about the relationship between a mother and son. Set within the walls of fictional elite boarding school Dunning Academy, Blasberg’s The Nine (She Writes Press) reflects on the relationship of Hannah Webber and her only child, a son named Sam.

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A List Apart

AUGUST 22, 2019

In marketing, transparency and vulnerability are unjustly stigmatized. The words conjure illusions of being frightened, imperfect, and powerless. And for companies that shove carefully curated personas in front of users, little is more terrifying than losing control of how people perceive the brand. Let’s shatter this illusioned stigma. Authentic vulnerability and transparency are strengths masquerading as weaknesses.

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Graphic Mama

AUGUST 22, 2019

Design is a field of ever-streaming inspiration. Today, we’ve prepared for you a collection of amazing website designs with pattern backgrounds that are very creative and trendy in 2019. Pattern backgrounds are very popular in website design, usually used as a supportive element or the last designer touch. But often, without them, the design simply won’t look finished.

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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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Marloes De Vries

AUGUST 31, 2019

If you’re an illustrator or just have a passion for drawing, you’ve probably been there: you’re in an art supply shop filled with the most lucious sketchbooks. But what sketchbook should you get? Depending on what you want to use it for, and what kind of materials you are using for your drawings and illustrations, the answer varies.

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Illustration Age

AUGUST 28, 2019

Photo by Sharalee Prang. There are no guarantees and no single path to becoming a full-time freelance illustrator, but there are definite things you can do to bolster your chances. Here are 10 things that worked for me, which I believe apply to all of us. 1. Live in a big city, at least when starting out. Generally speaking, there are more and better opportunities in larger centres.

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Computer Zoom Design

AUGUST 2, 2019

We all have lovely memories of Rakshabandhan festival and have some stories that make us blush whenever we recall those moments. After all, this is the only festival of siblings and the love of siblings in childhood we all know is unmatched. The festival is observed on the last day of Shraavana month every year. 2019 Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 15th August.

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One Extra Pixel

AUGUST 18, 2019

What do you expect from business cards for men? I believe the majority of people out there await for a piece of paper with a plain design that looks. The post 10 Modest yet Compelling Business Cards for Men appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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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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