Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ragged Edge's work for Marshmellow The world of graphic design is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging all the time. And the current global turmoil is only accelerating this effect. Here, we explore eight of the most hotly anticipated trends for 2024 based on the insights of industry experts. The world's in a rocky place right now. But the good news is that whatever happens to the economy in 2024, graphic design will be in demand… perhaps more than ever.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Brinca typeface by In-House International Which typefaces are going to be hot in the year to come? We bring together 50 fabulous fonts that everyone needs to know about – in one easy place. We've all got our favourite fonts, but it's good to mix things up now and again and stop your design work from becoming stale. And the start of a new year is the perfect time to do so.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating the vast landscape of design tools can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing between two industry titans: Adobe Express and Canva. Both platforms have garnered immense popularity for their user-friendly interface, extensive template library, and ability to produce visually appealing designs. However, beneath the surface lies a nuanced interplay of strengths and weaknesses that sets each tool apart.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Identity for GlouGlou by &Something The founder of Shrewsbury design studio &Something , Tony Clarkson, opens up about his recent struggles with motivation and offers his advice to others in the same situation. When you enter the creative industry, it can be really tough to find your place, fit in, and earn a consistent living. Eventually, though, you find your stride and enter a dream period, where you're working on projects that matter to you, improving your work day-on-day, and drivin

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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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BP&O

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Few countries on Earth take their food as seriously as Italy. It’s not difficult to justify the enormous pride Italians take in their spectacular culinary heritage, with their cuisine considered the ‘most exported’ on the planet. But while the wider world is undeniably in thrall, Italians’ patriotic palettes create and necessitate a notoriously conservative domestic cooking culture.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Bucking the idiom “too many cooks in the kitchen,” Café Mars represents the richness achieved when architecture marinates in collaborative effort across distinct disciplines. The founders and co-chefs, Jorge Olarte and Paul D’Avino, enlisted New York-based Format Architecture to help them deliver an experience in service to their culinary narrative, Italian-American heritage, and the Gowanus neighborhood – with a dash of Format’s signature geometry.

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HONGKIAT

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If you know the thrill of nabbing Black Friday deals, you’re aware of the treasure trove that awaits. Black Friday is often seen as the prime time to snag a deal, especially if you’re a web designer or part of a design agency keen on tools to bolster your online business. The countdown is on, and bargain hunters are gearing up for the rush. But you?

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We will discuss the top 20 graphic design trends that are expected to be popular in the year 2024. Graphic design is fast-paced and constantly evolving. In 2024, we can expect to see a diverse range of new styles and trends emerge, showcasing boundless creativity. Below, we’ll explore the top 20 graphic design trends that are expected to dominate the visual landscape in the upcoming year. 1.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It's the social community where you often find the funniest cat videos or epic fails. This week, Reddit saw the launch of its new visual identity courtesy of Pentagram. Still featuring its "loveable, genderless" mascot, Snoo, it shows how the platform has grown up since 2005. Reddit is an American social news aggregation, content rating, and discussion website (just in case you need the Wikipedia description).

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BP&O

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It is fair to say that rebrands of music organisations, of which there have been a number in the past few years, have benefitted from the recent explosion of graphic design into the world of sound and motion. Music has always inspired other forms of art, but these new digital tools are uniquely suited for producing design solutions for these The post Philharmonie Luxembourg by NB Studio appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A celebration of historical queer artists' exploration of gender performance by London and New York City-based photographer Austn Fischer.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman recognized the need for a sanctuary that could free people from the daily barrage of notifications, the hum of digital noise, and the incessant urge to check our phones. In response, they crafted a modern cabin where the noise of the outside world disappears, and a sense of tranquility takes over in the Czech Republic’s Lípa nad Dřevnicí.

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HONGKIAT

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Are you searching for the ideal gift for the book enthusiast in your life? Look no further! Our curated list of 20+ gifts for book lovers is your ultimate guide to finding unique, thoughtful, and book-themed presents that are sure to delight any avid reader. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, or just because, our selection caters to all budgets and tastes, ensuring you’ll find that special something for your favorite bookworm.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the world of graphic design, fonts are like superheroes, they help tell stories, create brand identities, and make things look awesome. Having lots of different fonts to choose from lets designers get creative and turn their ideas into cool designs. In this article, we’re going to check out some new and free fonts. We’ll talk about why fonts are so important in graphic design and share a list of fonts that can make your projects look even cooler.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Berkshire-based artist and illustrator Hannah Gillingham pairs her creative skills with a love of stories to make her amazing work. We caught up with her to learn how she uses narratives to represent characters. Everything seems to be moving so fast for Hannah Gillingham. It feels like only yesterday that she was listening to a talk by illustration agency Jelly at the D&AD New Blood Awards 2019, and now she's joined their roster and landed work for big clients, including Spotify.

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BP&O

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Guts aren’t exactly glamorous. And the connotations of the word ‘gut’ are multifarious: there’s the gory (‘blood and guts’); the Germanic ‘good’; the straightforwardly corporeal; or for those with an interest in newer psychological findings, it’s a wondrous ‘second brain’. Ad agency folk, however, have long taken the word ‘guts’ far outside of the bodily.

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Booooooom

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A project about the Punk Rock movement in Soweto, South Africa by photographer and filmmaker Karabo Mooki from Johannesburg.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Captain Balfour is the newest addition to the McKinley Bungalows collection, located in Montauk, New York, designed by Studio Robert McKinley. Spanning 3,800 square feet, the property melds the practice’s signature style, which has influenced East End interiors with a luxurious yet livable approach. The bungalow’s design is deeply rooted in its environment.

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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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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We chat to the legendary designer about painting Porsches, the Public Theater and the value of making mistakes.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mural by Adele Renault Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. $3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize offers two awards of $3,500 and four of $1,000.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It's been almost thirty years since WipEout changed the course of gaming forever. With its cool dance music soundtrack, groundbreaking futuristic visuals and addictive gameplay, it was like nothing we'd seen before. It's now being celebrated in a beautiful new book that promises a definitive illustrated history of the cult video game. As someone who grew up with the ZX Spectrum and Atari ST, I fondly remember when WipEout crashed into our lives in the mid-nineties, just as the newly-released Pla

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The Die Line

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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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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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Booooooom

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A series based on found objects that would otherwise be lost or abandoned by artist Sue Palmer Stone.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the heart of Melbourne’s inner north, an 1800s Victorian house has undergone a transformation by FMD Architects. The architects, who took inspiration from the historic Edinburgh Gardens the home overlooks, embraced sentimentality and sustainability when it came time to design the new addition. The double-story, north-facing Tiara House goes beyond mere functionality, embracing amenity and livability as its core ethos.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Our pro 3D artist reviews Blender 4.0, testing its improved rendering capabilities and more; as ever it's free to all.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“Glue-hardening process,” Book 9, Folio 64v, Artist K. All images courtesy of The Getty In 1577, Franciscan friar Bernardino de Sahagún finished a monumental encyclopedia of Mesoamerican culture. Working in collaboration with Nahua writers, artists, and elders, Sahagún documented life in the Aztec empire around the time of the Spanish conquest, together creating nearly 2,500 illustrations and 12 books recording the daily practices and culture of 16th-century Mexico.

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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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Jarvis Cocker’s shoes – ‘This Is Hardcore’ video shoot – Pinewood Studios – Feb 1998. Photograph by Paul Burgess. You don't have to be a fan of Pulp to enjoy this gorgeously designed book: if you're nostalgic for the '90s or just a fan of great design, you'll love it, too. We sat down with authors Paul Burgess and Louise Colbourne to learn how they put it together.

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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Matheus Ferreira's Modern Art Deco in Typography abduzeedo 1117—23 Discover how Matheus Ferreira blends typography and illustration in the 36 Days of Type project, creating a modern Art Deco style with a nostalgic touch. The '36 Days of Type' project, an open call for designers and artists to reinterpret letters and numbers, recently featured the work of Matheus Ferreira.

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Booooooom

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Winni Wintermeyer Winni Wintermeyer’s Website Winni Wintermeyer on Instagram

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Autentico. Design made in Puglia marks the first significant introduction of Pugliese design and production to the American market with an immersive exhibition showcasing handcrafted furnishings, materials, and objects from 11 exemplary regional brands. Exhibitors include Affreschi & Affreschi , AMURA LAB , BIANCO CAVE by FATO STONE , Centrino Style , Dimarmo , Marra Pavimenti , MITOHOME , Officine Tamborrino , Pimar Italian Limestone Specialist , R.D.D.

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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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