May, 2022

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Meet DALL-E 2, the robot artist using AI to make dreams a reality

Creative Boom

Teddy bears working on new AI research underwater with 1990s technology © DALL-E 2. You may have thought your jobs were safe from robots as an artist or creator. Think again. DALL-E 2, a new artificial intelligence application developed by OpenAI is expanding the world's perspective on how creative a machine can be. Have you ever wanted to paint a portrait of your cat in the style of Rembrandt Van Rijn but just didn't have the time?

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TOP Inspiring & Most Liked YouTube Channels for Designers

Designer Daily

“Design is intelligence made visible”. This quote by Alina Wheeler is the perfect way to portray what the design concept is. Everyone can design in many ways but that doesn’t mean that we are each excellent at it. But there are a myriad of people out there who have an eye for design. If you’re one of those people, you should be sharing that with the world!

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Cover Designs For “The Rift”

Designer Daily

Presented by Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner, The Rift tells the story of a single mother and her son whose lives change forever after witnessing a WWII fighter pilot from 1941 crash land in present-day Kansas. They find themselves drawn into the work of Section 47, a secret government organization responsible for responding to Rifts that open in space and time.

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Retro Striped Text Effect Photoshop Tutorial

Spoon Graphics

Over the years I’ve shared several tutorials showing how to create retro text effects mostly using Adobe Illustrator, so today I thought I’d mix things up and show some techniques for creating retro striped text effects with a 70s vibe using tools in Photoshop. Photoshop’s Layer Style tools are the natural place to start, but as we’ll discover they don’t quite cut it.

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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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Brutal Burrito by Tres Tipos Gráficos

BP&O

In 1984, the death of the wrestler Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta – commonly known as El Santo – sent shockwaves through Mexico. Over the course of five decades and 15,000 matches, the legendary fighter had captivated audiences, helping to fuel the growth of Lucha Libre around the world. Through his appearances in film, comic books and cartoons, he established himself as.

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Tips for Family Photo Displays!

A Beautiful Mess

While it can be so easy to let all our photos live in our phones, actually printing them out is not just a great way to add some personal touches to your living space, but it’s also a fun decor element as well! Family photo displays don’t have to be a cheesy thing that only grandmas do, and to prove it, here’s a bunch of tips and different ways to create family photo displays in your home!

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The 3 Must-Have Files You Need For Your New Logo

Six Leaf Design

Let's get excited about file types! No really. It probably sounds pretty darn lame, but knowing which file type to use for your new logo + when can be super helpful if you want it to always looks its best. I like to make sure my clients have a variety of file types for their new logos so they can get the best use out of it. And in my experience, I've found these 3 types of files are an absolute must-have to get the best bang for your buck.

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Typographic Electronics Vinicius Araújo

Designer Daily

As a graphic designer based in Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Araújo enjoys experimenting with letters and it’s very obvious in his latest side project, titled 36 Days Electronics. Mixing graphic design, industrial design, and typography, he created an entire alphabet in which brand styles are applied to letters.

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All The Best Photo Effect Resources in One Discounted Bundle (91% off!)

Spoon Graphics

This Greatest Hits Photography Bundle contains the best of the best! It’s a collection of the most popular resources from previous photography bundles to provide you with a second chance to acquire these amazing tools at a heavily discounted price of $29 (91% off). Inside you’ll find an array of Photoshop actions, photo overlays and effects packs to take your photos to the next level.

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Berg by Marx Design

BP&O

Marx Design worked with drinks company Lion to develop a brand identity for Berg, an alcoholic seltzer free from artificial colours and preservatives aimed at “discerning drinkers who’ve been yearning for a more refined alternative.” Berg is available in three flavours, Berg Watermelon, Berg Lemon & Yuzu and berg Blackberry. While delivering a clarity and crispness of flavour, Berg is produced using a complex.

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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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Anna Sing Creates A Bouquet Of Typefaces

Graphic Design USA

Anna Sing, a multi-disciplinary designer based in New York City, went on a frenetic 15-week effort to create four fonts inspired by the history of houseplants. .

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Melcher Oosterman creates intricate, colourful illustrations without even planning them

Creative Boom

Rotterdam-based illustrator Melcher Oosterman has an expert eye for colour, which he uses to create intricate illustrations brimming with wit, character and tragedy. But another important skill in his creative toolkit is an aversion to planning. A self-confessed late bloomer when it came to reading and writing, Melcher was originally drawn to illustrations as a child because they offered him an alternative way to express himself and communicate.

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“Dreamer” by Photographer KangHee Kim

Booooooom

KangHee Kim. KangHee Kim on Instagram.

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Photoshop CC Corrupted Files

Designer Daily

What should you do, if the file with the Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud graphic project stops opening? Users think that Adobe will save Photoshop for a project, that took many days and hours to work on because the cost of subscribing to Adobe Creative Cloud is prohibitive. However, they will be very disappointed: the function of repairing corrupted files in Adobe Photoshop CC appeared recently, and the quality of its work is very mediocre.

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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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How to Create Detailed Bitmap Effects in Photoshop

Spoon Graphics

In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create detailed pixel effects just using Photoshop’s Bitmap conversion tool. By configuring a few simple settings, you can easily create retro-style artwork just like old 8-Bit game screens. I’ll first show you how this effect can be applied to photographs, but stick around until the end to also see how this effect helps to create some really cool digital text effects.

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Tipple Topper by Marx Design

BP&O

The pandemic catalysed the at-home market for a whole host of products. Paired with social isolation, it’s no wonder that one of the markets to benefit would be alcohol. Just like coffee, dried flowers and cleaning products, alcohol was packed down into letterbox-sized parcels and sent through the post. Mail-order cocktails have been a somewhat surprising development.

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American Sports, Drinks Packaging, and More: Glen’s Inspirations

Canny

When it comes to inspiration I find it hard to really pinpoint individual people. The only person I can think of is my Grandad. He bought me and my brother a computer when we were 5 or 6 years old so that we could go on paint and make posters for birthdays. Other than that, individual inspiration is scarce. I do love design. Whether that be web design, digital design, or print design , if it has a purpose and looks good, then I’m a fan.

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10 decorative accessories that we always see in every graphic design agency

Creative Boom

Office of Tom Muller. Image courtesy of the designer. We've spent 13 happy years supporting the creative industry through Creative Boom. One of the things we enjoy most is visiting people in their studios, seeing where and how they work. What might surprise you is how often these spaces share similar decor, as though without them, they simply couldn't call themselves graphic designers.

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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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Matoke Experience Poster Collection by Xavier Esclusa Trias

We And The Color

Xavier Esclusa Trias created this beautiful poster collection for Matoke Experience. Commissioned by the travel agency Matoke Experience, Xavier Esclusa Trias, a Barcelona-based art director and freelance graphic designer created this beautiful poster collection. The posters are based on Matoke’s M+ an illustration of each animal. Three pieces can be found below.

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How To Design Custom Online Learning Programs

Designer Daily

Nowadays, it’s more accessible to learn new skills or earn certification through online programs. Various platforms provide opportunities to anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge or supplement their studies. However, it’s also undeniable that there are many available platforms online, making it challenging for new programs to gain many students. .

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Coastly Handwritten Font + Bonus 10 Vector Quotes Designs

Spoon Graphics

Access All Areas members have a great new font to download this week, courtesy of Design a Lot. Coastly is a relaxed, handwritten font that was inspired by the Amalfi Coast in Italy and its lemons (which explains its name and colour palette) with thoughts of limoncello, granita, ice cream, the beach and ferry trips. It’s ideal for headlines, posters, product design, quotes, branding, marketing materials and more.

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Eames Institute by Manual

BP&O

American industrial designers Ray and Charles Eames fundamentally believed that good design should be available to everybody. It’s ironic, therefore, that today – in part due to institutional bodies, galleries, collectors and capitalism – their work has been elevated far beyond the reach of the common person. Design that was supposed to be accessible has become a symbol of taste, The post Eames Institute by Manual appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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A product design process for the real world

UX Collective

The product design playbook I use to break down and execute on design projects. At the start of 2021, Dialpad’s core product was a business phone platform. We supported several use cases, but making and receiving phone calls over the internet was our bread and butter. By the end of the year, however, we acquired two companies and pledged to add email, chat, and social to our product.

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'Live well & eat well': Chang Chih on her deliciously warm and nostalgic illustrations

Creative Boom

Breakfast © Chang Chih. Taichung-based illustrator creates homely works Inspired by her family, the food her mother used to make, and even the daily weather. Chang Chih has only been illustrating for less than a year, but her finely refined style proves otherwise. Mature and consistent, Chang has developed an aesthetic that gives off the allusion that she's been working in the medium for decades.

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Online Course: Creative Patterns for Graphic Design

We And The Color

Learn to create stylish patterns for diverse graphic design projects. This is an online course by Italian graphic designer Giorgia Smiraglia. Her striking designs have been used for a diverse range of international brands. With her help, you will learn to design a collection of patterns and apply them to a set of five different items. An intermediate level of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are recommended for those who want to take this course.

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Storytelling, Cinematography, and More: Matt’s Inspirations

Canny

Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools of humankind. An argument is that telling stories is what differentiates us from the other sapiens in the first place, and is the one thing that transcends through time almost untouched. Resources. The Video Brief Template. The Video Brief Template. download now. download now. I have always been passionate about a good story.

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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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25 Photorealistic Packaging Product Mockups

Graphic Design Junction

Highest quality packaging product mockups to present your work in a realistic and professional style. These mockups can make your design presentation stand out from other mockups and give it truly photorealistic look. Photoshop mockup templates can save your time and make your brand product look amazing with eye-catching effects. In this article we are gathered most useful mockup templates, which are very easy to use with smart objects , simply double-click the Smart Layer, copy & paste

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Should You Hire a Web Designer or Use a Web Builder?

HONGKIAT

Web builders are basically a magic toolbox for non-web designers. What was once out of people’s reach can now be grasped with just little effort. But there are things that web builders can’t do that web designers can. The question now is, should you hire a web designer to make your website for you or just use a web builder and build it yourself?

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A.I. + Designers (and pretty much everyone else)

UX Collective

An examination of the shifting role of Designers and other humans, as Artificial Intelligence firmly enters the picture Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash …A.I. is a concept to create intelligent machines that can simulate human thinking capability and behavior… [1] Some will resist, some will get on board the hype train without a thought, some will cautiously venture and some will tilt their head skeptically because “it’s not there yet.

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Constanze Bachmann's groundbreaking UAL project redefines what fashion means

Creative Boom

Constanze Bachmann at LCFMA22 Catwalk Show. Photography by Ana Blumenkron, Styling Collaboration. If you want to know the future of the creative industries, the universities are an excellent place to look. Here, you'll find a fresh, young talent unfettered by the preconceptions of previous generations, striking out with new and innovative ideas. Take Constanze Bachmann, who recently completed an MA in Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear) at London College of Fashion , University of Arts London

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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.