Design Roast
MARCH 26, 2019
Savoy font is part of the serif font family. A serif font has extra flourishes that make it look vintage and gives it a more formal feel. Savoy isn’t as commonly used as some of the other fonts in this series, but is well known enough to receive a nod. Although it isn’t as popular […]. The post The Font Series: Savoy appeared first on Design Roast.
Six Leaf Design
MARCH 1, 2019
Hello, hello! March is here and so is the FREE wallpaper design for the month. This month I’ve whipped up a pattern that’s just cute to death with happy little heart-eye skulls in navy + gray — my favorite colors! Grab this bad to the bone digital download below and keep scrolling for an update on what I’ve been up to + some super exciting news! Download the size you need by opening the link and right clicking to save.
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One Extra Pixel
MARCH 11, 2019
Every year and even every few months, new design trends pop up. Personally, I love watching other creative people devise new takes on design. Today, we’ll discuss 6 up. The post 6 Up and Coming Web Design Trends in 2019 appeared first on Onextrapixel.
Graphic Design USA
MARCH 20, 2019
You may know her work from Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies or Wes Anderson’s Academy Award-winning Grand Budapest Hotel. Maybe you’ve seen her designs grace the silver screen without even realizing. Introducing one of our favorites (you’ll soon see why), graphic designer and speaker Annie Atkins. Last year, Annie Atkins enthralled the graphic design community with […].
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
Ape on the Moon
MARCH 1, 2019
Each of Andreu Zaragoza’s illustrations come to life over a series of finely-tuned stages. His images are formed layer by layer from the initial inspiration and through the process of drawing that he has developed. While Andreu does employ a collection of digitally added textures to his work, his way of working still retains many traditional techniques for drawing.
Identity Designed
MARCH 14, 2019
Abad is a family furniture design company in Getxo, Spain. They’re in a new business stage they’ve called “Abad: The recomposition” where the keys products are formed with a mixture of materials, concepts, and textures. The identity was developed upon the idea of “texture collectors.” We designed the logo and marketing pieces based on sample boxes of geologists and collectors: the box is Abad’s product catalogue, and the filing dividers are the business cards.
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Creative Overflow
MARCH 25, 2019
A great logo plays a significant role in any successful company as it goes a long way in creating an appealing and catchy visual impression of a brand. Although logo maker software can help you create a professional and stunning logo, you shouldn’t rely solely on the intuitiveness of the program because each business is unique. A logo design isn’t one-size-fits-all; it should be tailored to portray specific unique aspects of your business in an exclusive way.
crowdspring
MARCH 5, 2019
You’re creative. And you love to craft! Not to mention, you’ve gotten pretty darn good at it. Or, you have an amazing eye for vintage finds but your closets are overflowing. “You should start an Etsy shop!” your friends say. And, you’ve secretly shared that very same thought. Etsy is a booming online marketplace full of amazing hand-made items and vintage goods.
Graphic Design USA
MARCH 3, 2019
Known for his high-quality, emotional lifestyle imagery, renowned motion and still assignment photographer Jim Erickson has used his stunning video content to create a series of video spots featuring character-based narratives that will inspire you to tell your brand's story.
Old Brand New
MARCH 20, 2019
After working on my family’s bedroom makeover, it was time to do a little refresh on ours! The colors are inspired by our little Verbena. That teeny tiny pink nose and her calico coat. Have I introduced her to y’all on here?! So we sold our New Orleans home at the end of December and as we were packing up, I saw this little kitty roaming around our house.
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Lorcan Design
MARCH 6, 2019
Top 10 Graphic Design Fails March 2019 Anyone who is running or starting a business has more than enough on their plate, funds are tight and hiring a graphic designer seems an expense too far. Sometimes graphic design appears so easy, and simple. All in all, this roundup is a good example of why small. Read more Top 10 Graphic Design Fails.
Marloes De Vries
MARCH 9, 2019
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? The last couple of months I worked incredibly hard on one of my biggest projects to date: my comics book Volwassen worden is optioneel. For over six years I have been making little comics and doodles about my life. What started as a personal project in my sketchbook, blossomed into a book with beautiful pink stitching and end papers I drool over.
Emmeline Illustration
MARCH 13, 2019
What a treat to get this gorgeously hefty copy of Black Crown Omnibus through my door! Last year I was commissioned to create my first internationally published comic for IDW's imprint Black Crown, and you can now see it again in big ol' omnibus format in this new collection! The book features loads of amazing comics from the issues of Black Crown Quarterly, as well as all of the 'Hey Amateur!
crowdspring
MARCH 14, 2019
If you’re interested in starting a real estate business to help buyers and sellers navigate the stressful and complicated process of working through one of the biggest transactions of their lives, you’ll need to make sure your business is well prepared. People looking to start a real estate business often ask: How much does it cost to open a real estate business?
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Fonts in Use
MARCH 16, 2019
Contributed by Florian Hardwig Source: [link] © 2016 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE Rome. License: All Rights Reserved. Known as the Bolted Book because of its signature binding using two industrial bolts, Depero Futurista was conceived as a showcase and “portable museum” for the work of Italian Futurist artist Fortunato Depero (1892–1960).
A Graphic Design Blog
MARCH 25, 2019
Here’s another opportunity to learn a skill, trust me multiple skills is ‘king’ This training focuses on learning how to create publications using Adobe Indesign. As part of the Mbari Uno Workshop Series aimed at deepening design knowledge and driving innovation, Mbari Uno presents Digital Publishing Essential Training with Laolu Obende.
Lorcan Design
MARCH 4, 2019
Whether you are starting or running your own business it can be hard work keeping track of everything you need to do. Let this resource be a one stop guide for all of your social media needs. Every social media image dimension you need for your small business to thrive online. Just tap the buttons. Read more Social Media Image Sizes 2019 Update.
Diana Toledano Illustration & Education
MARCH 29, 2019
There is a question I get often: "Where can I find your books?" It's a fair thing to ask, considering I am terrible at updating my website. – Wait… What? I am actually updating my website right NOW! Cheers! Claps! Standing ovation! (Yes, I am that excited.) Okay, seriously… It has taken me 4 years to start updating my website. I’ve been working on it for the last couple of weeks and I’m only half-way done.
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Emmeline Illustration
MARCH 5, 2019
I'm SO pleased to have been part of Kate Slater's amazing Refuge Tree project! There's almost a hundred amazing female-identifying illustrators involved, each producing artwork on a section of a huge tree collage, with individual pieces auctioned this week in aid of @Refugecharity (a charity which works to end domestic violence), AND the full tree displayed in London Review Bookshop!
Illustration Art
MARCH 9, 2019
Before he became an illustrator, Harold Von Schmidt was a cowboy. He loved the old west: "I had a chance to be with the Indians, to take part in trail drives and get to know cattle and horses." He also had long, long days to study the immense clouds hovering over the western landscape. Here are two very different ways he looked at those clouds: The first view used traditional tools of accurate painting, such as light, color and perspective to capture a likeness.
Fonts in Use
MARCH 4, 2019
Contributed by Florian Hardwig Source: [link] XL Recordings. Image: theprodigy.info. License: All Rights Reserved. Cover design by Alex Jenkins , with art direction by Liam Howlett. Photography by Konrad Wothe , Silvestris. In 1996, The Prodigy introduced a new band logo. The first logo from 1991 was loosely based on Peignot , redrawn and with a heavy outline added.
A List Apart
MARCH 28, 2019
By the numbers, JavaScript is a performance liability. If the trend persists, the median page will be shipping at least 400 KB of it before too long, and that’s merely what’s transferred. Like other text-based resources, JavaScript is almost always served compressed—but that might be the only thing we’re getting consistently right in its delivery. Unfortunately, while reducing resource transfer time is a big part of that whole performance thing, compression has no effect on how long browsers tak
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.
Lorcan Design
MARCH 16, 2019
What is a Logo? A logo is a graphic mark, emblem or symbol that represents an organisation or company. It’s designed to be unique, to help customers identify what you do, who you are or even the business’s values. We come across hundreds of logo’s every day from advertisements to product packaging. Logo’s come under. Read more What is a Logo and Why is it Important?
Paul Jarvis
MARCH 19, 2019
Years ago I turned off notifications on all my devices (and I didn’t end up crying in a corner and my business didn’t crash and burn). Nowadays I treat my work time as if I’m driving. Notifications.
Logo Geek
MARCH 30, 2019
You’ve designed a logo and your clients agreed to the design. Excellent! Now we save and send the vector logo file and we’re done? Not quite… If you want to do a professional job, there’s a little more work you need to do… The logo design will be used in different situations. Be […]. The post A Designers Guide to Creating Logo Files first appeared on Logo Geek.
Creative Overflow
MARCH 22, 2019
Social media has over the years become a strong disruptive force to the advertising world. Gone are the days when only corporations with deep pockets could reach millions of people across the globe through advertising. Today, even a small business with a creative product can leverage social media to target clients all across the world and on a meager budget.
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?
Old Brand New
MARCH 13, 2019
Sponsored by The Company Store Remember when I helped my mom transform her living room three years ago? It was a hoarder central mess. Well, it’s time to finally redo her bedroom! For a quick refresh, my mom, sister and niece shares a one bedroom apartment because that’s what they can afford. It breaks my heart that none of them have their own private space.
A List Apart
MARCH 28, 2019
By the numbers, JavaScript is a performance liability. If the trend persists, the median page will be shipping at least 400 KB of it before too long, and that’s merely what’s transferred. Like other text-based resources, JavaScript is almost always served compressed—but that might be the only thing we’re getting consistently right in its delivery. Unfortunately, while reducing resource transfer time is a big part of that whole performance thing, compression has no effect on how long browsers tak
Lorcan Design
MARCH 8, 2019
Creative block can strike at any time, whether you are a graphic designer, writer, or just trying to finish an assignment. It can come out of nowhere, even infecting ideas like words on the tip of your tongue. It doesn’t care about your deadlines or plans. However, with experience, you can learn the tools to. Read more The Most Effective Methods to Overcome Creative Block.
Paul Jarvis
MARCH 9, 2019
There has been pressure building for many years. On January 26, 1700 an earthquake with a magnitude of about 9 struck off the West Coast, causing a massive tsunami. It created a wave of destruction t.
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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