Spoon Graphics

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Traditionally, engraved designs are carved into metal or wooden surfaces with sharp tools, but the visual style of engraving is also replicated in design and illustrative work. Ornate floral elements, detailed patterns, and intricate linework are common features that make engravings such a fascinating art style. In today’s inspiration showcase I present 40 amazing designs that are based on the aesthetics of scratchboard illustrations, etching, and vintage engravings.

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BP&O

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird Origen México is a encyclopaedic collection of cultural reference points from Mexico, and an expression of love for its land and identity, edited by Ámbar Editores and Paola Gonzalez Vargas. Written in Spanish it covers things such as, Barro negro pottery; the black clay pottery of Oaxaca, Barrancas del Cobre; the six canyons […].

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Creative Market

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Calendars are still one of the best ways to keep track of stuff you need to do. They work great for all ages, don't need batteries, and can even become a decorative element on their own. Thanks to these Creative Market shop owners, you can also customize their content and layout for all kinds of uses. Print one for your pocket planner, hang one up for your kitchen wall, or get a commercial license and design a product with it.

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Templates Print Fonts Production 148

Canva

OCTOBER 8, 2019

2020 is just around the corner, which means the world of design is about to see a host of new trends in the design space. But when it comes to color, what are those trends going to look like? We spoke to two design experts— Dora Blaskievich of Charm Creative , a branding and graphic design studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Frederick Eschrich, senior designer at creative agency Someoddpilot and lecturer in visual communication design at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, to get th

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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

Graphic Design

Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Logo design trends 2020 are here and they look amazing! Scroll down to check them out. Logo design is a quite major and important niche of graphic design. Although let by graphic design trends, logo design trends are usually more stable and don’t change as much from year to year. The reason is that a logo’s life lasts long – sometimes up to a decade, sometimes even more before the company decides to redesign.

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Envato Tuts+

OCTOBER 24, 2019

What You'll Be Creating Designing packaging can seem daunting at first glance, but it needn’t be—some of the most effective designs are based on surprisingly simple templates. Whether you’re looking for tips for creating cosmetics packaging, food cartons, bottle labels or origami-inspired boxes, you’ll be sure to find something here to inspire you. Packaging takes 2D designs and transforms them into printed, tactile 3D creations—it’s an incredibly effective way of bringing a strong branded look

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Templates Packaging Design Patterns Production 105

BP&O

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird Freadman White is a Melbourne-based architectural practice, led by Ilana Freadman and Michael White, that seeks to embed a curiosity-driven and experientially charged tension into their architectural work, reveal beauty in simple and overlooked settings, and design contextually informed structures with a disciplined whimsy. Further, rather than responding literally to physical surroundings, […].

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Creative Market

OCTOBER 1, 2019

If you hang around professional graphic designers long enough, chances are you'll hear them talk about Adobe InDesign. Long considered the industry standard for creating multi-page layouts, knowing the basics should be part of every designer's core skillset. Need to create a magazine? InDesign. Build a brochure? InDesign. Crank out an ebook? InDesign.

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Canva

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Just like with any profession or discipline, design comes with some rules. While breaking design rules is allowed and even (in some circumstances) encouraged, it’s important to at least be aware of the rules you are breaking so you can break them the right way. Here are 20 design rules you should consider, before breaking them. From typography to layout, right through to color and special effects, this list runs through a few basic rules, tips, tricks and guides to some common errors and how to

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Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Graphic design trends 2020 are here and about to steal your heart! Year 2020 is less than three months away and everyone is already wondering what the world of graphic design will look like. Undoubtedly, graphic design has always been a field of deep admiration and huge inspiration to many and we all can’t wait to see what awaits. We’ve made a deep research to spot the rise in several particular trends which are expected to boom next year.

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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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Envato Tuts+

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Have you ever wondered what goes into the creation of a successful design piece? Here are some visual tools that can help you structure your design compositions. In this article, I'll show you the definition and importance of the principles of design. This set of visual tools can help you create an organized structure to deliver a clear message. These principles are also applied in art and different design sub-disciplines.

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Patterns Fonts Textures Color 111

Tuts Plus

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this tutorial, we'll look at the famous Mid-Century Modern design style. We'll look at some of the characteristics, typography, and a few Mid-Century Modern font suggestions. What Is Mid-Century Design? We've all seen the flat design comeback that happened a few years ago. This particular style stems from the design period starting from the 1930s all through to the mid-1960s.

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BP&O

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird One Wellington, a partnership between LAS Group and Qualitas, is a new property development located in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, not far from eclectic Fitzroy Street. Designed by KPDO, the building’s architecture, comprised of 181 apartments spread across two buildings of 26 and 10 floors, features flowing curves inspired by its […].

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Creative Market

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Call it Dadaism or Dada, but it put avant-garde design and abstraction on the map in a big way. Emerging from the ashes of World War I, this movement was as anti-establishment as you could get for the times. The curious element of this way of looking at art was its revolutionary worldview that rejected the norms, both in design and society, of the culture around it.

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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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Canva

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Have you made the most out of geometric patterns? Sounds like a bit of an odd question, I know, but geometric patterns are an incredibly useful tool that you can really tap into. Geometric patterns when used correctly can be highly flexible, visually effective and in some cases, very functional. You can use them to bring vibrancy and life to your designs or a softer elegance and style to them.

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Trendland

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Digital artist from Bulgaria, George Stoyanov has recently introduced us his latest 3D illustrations series of random stacked objects & forms. His work is focused on CGI, 3D illustration and design. He’s using various colors, forms and conceptions to achieve more intensive emotions, closeness and sense of detail. Constantly aiming at improving his skills and developing a style of his own. www.georgestoyanov.com.

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Envato Tuts+

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The key to great design is to know your way around different typefaces. And one of the quickest ways to elevate your designs is with stylish, beautiful cursive fonts. Check out this collection of 30 incredible script fonts you'll want to incorporate into your next creative project! 30 Stylish & Beautiful Cursive Fonts. Whether you love handwritten fonts, vintage-inspired scripts, or squiggly typefaces, we've got unique cursive styles just for you!

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Under Consideration / Brand

OCTOBER 10, 2019

“Nom Nom”. Established in 1956, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires is, as its name implies in Spanish, a museum of modern art in Argentina's capital city of Buenos Aires. Colloquially known as "El Moderno" (The Modern), the museum is a public institution run by the Ministry of Culture of Buenos Aires' government and from the outset it was meant to present the most avant garde work with its permanent collection now including over 7,000 works of modern and contemporary art from Argentina an

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird Daniel Jensen is a Swedish artist whose work moves between paintings, sculptures and drawings and explores themes such as society and pop-culture, film, literature and nature. His latest book, designed by Bedow, features artworks that are figurative and abstract, unrelated and absent a narrative. With such compelling and intense imagery of colour […].

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Creative Market

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Graphic design is all around us. It’s showcased as visuals across multiple different mediums to express a message or tell a story. Liz Meyer , Senior Brand Designer at Creative Market, explains that she likes “to think of Graphic Design as art that analyzes and solves a problem. The first question you ask yourself when being handed a brief or project should always be—what problem am I trying to solve?”.

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Canva

OCTOBER 1, 2019

When it comes to building your branding, the best place to start is with some inspiration. Whether it’s a mood board , or your Saved section on Instagram , the best place to start is by going straight to the source, and seeing what graphic designers have created. Currently working on a brand identity project? Maybe you’re in the midst of design work and just need a boost of design inspiration to get you through the day?

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Graphic Design Brand Branding Inspiration 125

Noupe

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the world of web design, starting out is the hardest part of the journey. You might need some help along the way. We’ve put together some of the best tips from expert designers (in alphabetical order) to put you on your path to becoming a better designer. There are a massive number of design websites and guides on the web but these experts are the real deal when it comes to knowing the industry and using their creativity to become better designers.

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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.

Web Design

Envato Tuts+

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Understanding the fundamentals of design is the first step to creating cohesive and harmonious visuals. When we look at a design piece, our eyes are looking at a composition. By carefully and thoughtfully arranging elements on a page, you are able to portray more than just visuals. . Design is made up of basic elements built into a structure that communicates a message.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ability of developers to do amazing things with code never ceases to amaze. Sure, functionality still plays a huge role. But these days, we’re also seeing some otherworldly visuals come to life through the help of CSS and JavaScript, among others. Today, we’re going to focus on an area that is sure to grab your attention: Background patterns. Note that there is no subtlety here.

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BP&O

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird Fashion Central Saint Martins documents and celebrates what has become one of the most influential fashion courses in the world. It is a collaboration between publisher Thames & Hudson and Central Saint Martins, and co-authored by Programme Director of Fashion Hywel Davies and Cally Blackman, lecturer in Fashion History and Theory.

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Creative Market

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Typography plays a quiet role in our lives, whether you notice it or not. From shop signage, product labels, to movie posters, and cover letters – type is everywhere. And it’s been here long before people specialized in it. Today, there are all kinds of typography as well as a study dedicated to it. There are experts who make sure the right kind of letters is used in the right settings.

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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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Canva

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Ever wondered how brands create iconic logos that are instantly recognizable across the world? Did it happen by chance, or, was it the outcome of a strategic design choice? We like to think it’s the second option. Below, we share some ideas you can borrow from some of the most famous logos ever designed. When designing a logo for your business or personal brand, it’s helpful to think of it as the welcome mat to your home: the first thing guests see.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Photos in design can kill it or breathe life into it. You can spend days and weeks on creating a fantastic design but use too generic hero image , and people won’t notice your work at all; they will see a stock-looking picture and leave. In this article, you will find tips on getting quality photos, not an obvious choice of photo stocks, and some handy tools to ease up your work.

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Type room

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Tags. A' Design Award , A' Design Award & Competition , winners , list , top 20 , Graphic Design , branding. If devil is in the details then an awarded branding design is the real win in a market where everything needs to stand out. The following A' Design Award winners are the best inspiration to urge you, the Typeroomers of the globe, to enter the world's most prestigious design competition.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Abstract painters express themselves through their art, leaving the viewer to interpret the work however they want. In many ways, the art is more about the viewer’s experience than about the actual art itself. The artist’s intentions aren’t really what’s important. Communication design is the opposite of this. The responsibility of a communication designer is to develop the relationship between the viewer and visuals.

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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.

Graphic Design