Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Module by A-Studio and Co As the world thaws and the sun returns, add some extra creative flair to your work by experimenting with these fabulous new typefaces. Yes, it's still a little chilly out, and you definitely need your coat. But you can't have failed to notice those plucky buds forcing their way through the earth everywhere you go. In short, Spring is on its way; as the natural world starts to reawaken, it's a great time for us creatives to revitalise our visual palettes and sources of i

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BP&O

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We’ve all, at some point in life, encountered a few “But Actuallys”: the kind of people who always know a little bit more than you, constantly correct you, diligently fact check in social situations. They’re perennially just that smidgen More Right than you: a heady combination of The Simpsons’ Comic Book Guy; the classic pedant (or pendant if you want The post Ami Ami by Wedge appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Oceana Retreat is a minimal residence located in Bal Harbour, Florida, designed by Hino Studio. The clients, avid art collectors, wanted to showcase their love for both Latin-American flair and European mid-century aesthetics. The design direction is made right from the beginning with the selection of a Gio Ponti style entry foyer floor, which set the tone for the rest of the apartment.

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Noupe

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In web design, colors are more than eye candy. They shape your feelings, guide your attention, and even tell a brand’s story. Have you ever noticed that 85% of online shoppers pick products based on color? It’s not about looks; it’s about making their online experience memorable. Think of them as the mood-setters and storytellers in the digital world.?

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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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HONGKIAT

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Welcome to our February collection in the Fresh Resources series! As the new year unfolds, what better moment to explore new tools and resources? This edition is packed with exciting finds for both designers and developers. We’ve got everything from a site that guides you on creating components across different frameworks, to a brand new JavaScript package repository, a tool for diving deep into color spaces, and insights on CSS specificity.

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Design for problems worth solving with AI, distributed cognition, cognitive tasks and human centered intelligent systems How often have we been approached by a client to “do the AI” in a project… with the expectation that some (generative) AI might “magically” solve all known, unknown, and mostly undefined problems? [link] In this opinionated article, based on a talk at UX Live 2023 by Jacqueline Martinez and Johannes Schleith , we propose tweaking design thinking methods for opportunity detecti

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BP&O

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

There are many kinds of rebrand. There are rebrands that tread lightly, reverently refining and polishing what is already there, like archaeologists delicately exhuming sunken lucre so that it can once again gleam (National Portrait Gallery). Then there are rebrands that are a little more decisive in their handling of the raw materials—imagine our similetic Time Team creatively re-assembling the The post Be Equitable by For The People appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This month, Intuit celebrated the opening of its new Atlanta, Georgia office, a 360,000-square-foot innovation hub that is also now home to Mailchimp , the popular email and marketing platform that the company acquired in 2021. The modern office was an extensive, collaborative effort between local design firm TVS , Studio O+A in San Francisco, Mailchimp’s in-house creative agency Wink , and Intuit’s People & Places organization to create a world-class space that fully supports hybrid work in

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Noupe

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Accessibility has become a fundamental element in contemporary design. It greatly contributes to the establishment of an inclusive digital sphere. With the continuous progression of technology, designers are recognizing the importance of guaranteeing the usability of websites. They make them suitable for individuals with diverse abilities or disabilities.

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Its Nice That

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The platform is run and expertly curated by London-based graphic designer and archivist Diego Bucciero, who has brought the collection out of an old shoebox for everyone to enjoy.

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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A selection of recent work by Hong Kong-born, New Orleans-based illustrator Hoi Chan.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Feeling grim about your prospects? We help lift your mood by sharing positive stories from creatives about the moments that make life worth living. On a bit of a downer? Well, that's not surprising. The global economy is currently on a downturn, and people are feeling the strain across the world. And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer.

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BP&O

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It must be something of a dream project when an agency gets commissioned to work on those big-name cultural clients – museums, art galleries, orchestras, theatre companies, et al. You’d expect such projects to be a departure from the constraints and stakeholder-limitations of corporate clients; and perhaps a chance to be more creative than usual, thanks to the nature of The post New York Botanical Garden by Wolff Olins appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the busy metropolis of Singapore, Intheory Design has created a Ryokan-inspired apartment that embraces the play between light and shadow. The idea behind the design is based on the quote “To light a candle is to cast a shadow,” which gives nod to the homeowner’s journey through self-exploration. The design philosophy transcends mere aesthetics, transforming the act of lighting a candle into a metaphorical act.

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Noupe

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When we talk about using different ways to share information, it’s like picking the one that fits what you need! Words, pictures, and mixes of both have their strengths and weaknesses. Words tell a story with details and facts. Pictures catch your eye and say a lot at a quick glance. The trick? Figure out who you’re talking to and why you’re talking, and you’ll see good results.

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Its Nice That

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In time for the 40th anniversary of one of Britain’s largest instances of industrial action, an exhibition compiles its graphic ephemera and photography. Curator Isaac Blease and photographer Roger Tiley weigh in on the event’s significance.

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FlowingData

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Based on data from the USDA Census of Agriculture , this map by John Johnson shows the predominant domesticated animal in each county in the United States. It nonchalantly includes humans.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

They Made This Make your home beautiful for an affordable price! We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. As a creative, you're by nature a visual person. In fact, you probably spend every working day meticulously crafting amazing-looking work for your company or freelance clients – not just because you want praise and reward.

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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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BP&O

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It’s been years since millennials were first accused of buying too many avocado toasts and expensive coffees. The stereotype of young people loving handmade, refined and artisanal products holds true in their spending patterns, and today, that generation has matured into business leaders, reshaping the world’s mindset to align with these priorities.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Every pet owner dreads the day when their 4-legged friend begins to show the signs of slowing down. Dogs in particular are apt to suffer from hip dysplasia, a condition associated with a steady debilitating trajectory toward immobility, affecting various breeds large and small. Fortunately for the modern canine there are dog-loving designers looking to keep senior dogs happy and moving.

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Abduzeedo

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Branding and Visual Identity: Coordinape's Journey by &Walsh abduzeedo 0220—24 Explore Coordinape's branding and visual identity journey, showcasing how web3 DAOs innovate collaboration through design. In the evolving digital landscape, Coordinape stands out as a beacon for web3 DAOs, redefining resource distribution among contributors. Crafted by the visionary team at &Walsh, Coordinape's branding and visual identity encapsulate the essence of symbiotic collaboration and innovation.

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Creative Bloq

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Experts share their advice to help you turn your ideas and illustrations into seamless stop motion pieces.

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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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Creative Applications

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Created by Julius von Bismarck & Benjamin Maus, Round About Four Dimensions sculpture represents a “hypercube”, “four-cube” or “tesseract”, often cited in mathematical and physical theories to illustrate concepts beyond three spatial dimensions.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Peru-based illustrator Ximena Collado is known for her bright and bold fashion artwork, which depicts female body types rarely seen in the mainstream. We caught up with her to hear about how she made her first 1,000 followers and how a series of failures made her successful. Drawing and clothes have been a lifelong love of Ximena Collado. Ever since she was a child, she drew the clothes she was wearing or dresses that she wanted to create.

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The Dieline

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Scandinavian countries are known for their inspirational, nay aspirational creative sensibilities where designers showcasing work at trade shows go on to influence both their contemporaries and craftsmen on the come up, whose product is then brought to market just before their ethos is distilled to aesthetics where it trickles down to luxury department stores and big box retailers.

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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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Abduzeedo

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Exploring Typography and Motion Design with Cavalry abduzeedo 0201—24 Discover the innovative intersection of typography and motion design in Mario De Meyer's latest project using Cavalry, a must-see for design enthusiasts. In the ever-evolving landscape of graphic design, the fusion of typography with motion design has opened new frontiers for creativity.

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Creative Bloq

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From the long-awaited Return of the Serif to 'everything all of the time'.

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Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Last fall, the city of Stockholm announced its intention to demolish the Stockholm Furniture Fair’s venue, the Stockholmsmässan conference centre, in 2030. In its place, Stockholm plans to create a mixed-use district that will include new homes and workplaces. As part of this shift, the fair itself (currently produced by a municipal organization) is now up for sale and courting a new owner — evidently, one that can also provide it with some fresh digs.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With great taste comes great opportunity. French alternative seafood start-up wants to take the next generation of plant-based seafood around the globe. Scandinavian consumer branding and design agency Everland has worked with French alternative food company OLALA! to create a fresh brand proposition and identity for its vegan-friendly products. French founders François Blum and Simon Ferniot knew taste was key to success and wanted a a brand that would 'break through ordinary taste experiences'

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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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