We And The Color
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Stay up to date with the latest graphic design trends for 2022! For those who want to know what’s currently hot in the world of graphic design, this article provides you with the top five graphic design trends for 2022. The past two years have not been easy for most of us. Social distancing, travel restrictions, remote work, and digital learning due to the ongoing pandemic left their mark.
Spoon Graphics
DECEMBER 8, 2021
I recently came across the website Junk Type , which is a compilation of nostalgic labels and packaging designs from various antique household products. Seeing all those old brand logos gave me the inspiration to make my own, so in this tutorial I’ll take you through the process of creating a retro logo design for the fictional brand ‘Hard Graft Elbow Grease’.
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I Love Typography
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Read the book, Typographic Firsts. What a year! There is much to bemoan in 2020 2021, but the never-ending year was still an inspiring one in type. This issue of the Month in Type takes a look at some of the highlights of The Year in Type. Enjoy! The Year in Type is sponsored by Chank Fonts and Liquorstore Inspiration We’ll kick off […]. The post The Year in Type appeared first on I Love Typography.
Creative Review
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Well it’s been another strange year for film marketing, a mix of uncertainty about when/if films would be released and the increasing dominance of streaming sites making the most of this opportunity to fill the void. Nevertheless, chaos hasn’t stifled the incredible creativity that studios are calling upon to champion their product, with a fantastic variety of illustrative approaches that eschew homogeneity.
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
Eye on Design
DECEMBER 1, 2021
In the latest of our Under the Covers series looking at records and their design, we celebrated the weird, wild world of Liars’ designs. Here, we track down some of those behind Beastie Boys’ record sleeves, spanning two decades. During the ’80s and ’90s, Beastie Boys were unrivalled when it came to their visual identity, which was cool, surreal, artistic, and hilarious all at the same time.
HONGKIAT
DECEMBER 28, 2021
We are at the end of 2021! Time really flies and the world at the moment is trying to recover from the effects of the pandemic. But we are still here to feature the best tools for our fellow web developers and designers. In this round of the series, we are featuring various tools related to CSS , JavaScript , and some web tools that will help you be more productive as a web developer.
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Spoon Graphics
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Ever since the addition of the Object > Pattern > Make workflow to Adobe Illustrator in CS6, creating seamlessly repeating patterns has never been easier! Beforehand, it was necessary to manually place graphics so they repeated from edge to edge, but now it can all be done visually using Illustrator’s Pattern interface. Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to create a seamlessly repeating pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Graphic Design Junction
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Simple, clean and elegant Word Resume Templates , best of 2021 collection are here. Modern style word resumes with matching cover letter, portfolio and reference pages. Each resume is very easily editable in Microsoft Word. All details are fully customizable and usable forever. You can make any kind of adjustments on these resume templates with or without knowing of Ms-Word.
Creative Review
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Discourse around the relevance of the album format and physical records have waxed and waned in the streaming era. However two of the world’s biggest (and most intensely monitored, in terms of appearance) pop stars reinforced the significance of the album cover – at times considered something of a casualty of streaming – as they marked their own return to the spotlight.
Eye on Design
DECEMBER 27, 2021
As a teenager growing up in the suburbs who was interested in graphic design, the design section of my local Barnes and Noble was my only connection to the profession (like many smaller suburbs around the country, there were no graphic design studios in the area). I treasured these books because they opened a world up to me, providing a path into the profession I’d eventually enter.
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HONGKIAT
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Different graphic and web design projects require different design elements and patterns are just one of them. They can be used as a background or foreground in various situations, depending on your needs. You can even use a pattern that you’ve created yourself to add a personal touch to your work. Today, I’d like to share 20 pattern tutorials for Photoshop and Illustrator that you can use in your future designs.
We And The Color
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Those Boho-styled fashion carousel posts are currently quite hot on social media and this Instagram template will help you to really get attention. Created by Adobe Stock contributor @DannyAldana , this Boho-inspired fashion Instagram carousel template comes with nine design options for your social media posts. Each design is based on the size of 1080 x 1080px.
Spoon Graphics
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Access All Areas members have a brilliant set of vector graphics to download this week, courtesy of Simon from The Shop. These hand-drawn burst illustrations have been carefully traced with a Pentel Sign Pen and digitised into vector graphics. There’s a variety of elements, including circular lines, geometric shapes, and stars. They are useful assets to add to your artwork, perhaps as backgrounds to a vintage-style logo, or abstract elements as part of a wider illustration piece.
ID Identity Design
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Robata is an izakaya-style restaurant located in the iconic Herald & Weekly Times Newspaper building in central Melbourne. The name is a common abbreviation of robatayaki , a Japanese charcoal-grilling technique that translates literally to “fireside cooking.” Much like sake, robata is embedded in Japanese culture where it has been a cooking tradition for centuries.
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Vandelay Design
DECEMBER 16, 2021
It’s officially winter, which means it’s time to start decorating! If you’re looking for some free desktop wallpaper and background downloads, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite winter wallpapers and desktop backgrounds, so feel free to check them out and download your favorites. From snowy landscapes to close-ups of ice.
Eye on Design
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Ruthless as asking a parent to disclose which child they love most, we pressed a dozen typeface designers around the globe to name their favorite fonts released over the past year. What emerged was an energetic mix: entirely modern scripts that hearken back to the days of calligraphy, brush lettering, and copperplate penmanship; fonts that hover dramatically between serif and sans serif; high-contrast alphabets with tons of unique personality; some quirky typefaces that march to their own beats;
HONGKIAT
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Christmas merrymaking is just around the corner! What better way to usher in the festive spirit than to equip your iOS devices with Christmas apps themselves? Sure, it’s highly unlikely that we need countdown apps to remind us when Christmas is, precisely, but it would be fun to countdown and anticipate for the much awaited holiday season, right?
We And The Color
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Take this online course and learn how to create interactive and fully animated infographics for your data visualization and information design projects. This is an online course by renowned information designer Federica Fragapane. Divided into 17 lessons, you will learn to bring clarity to complexity by creating an engaging data visualization piece that communicates information with ease.
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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.
Its Nice That
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Chase has been documenting Kansas City residents’ fight to raise the minimum wage in the US. Compelled to learn about the movement, he’s learned a fair bit about photography in the process too.
UX Collective
DECEMBER 13, 2021
USER INTERFACES Designing better links for websites and emails?—?a guideline Why are “click here” and “by this link” poor choices? And is it acceptable to use “read more”? All these phrases have become so common that many people don’t see any problems with them. How many times have you encountered or composed the following on websites, in emails, or intranets?
Creative Review
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Arca is the alias of Alejandra Ghersi, the Venezuelan music artist who has climbed the ranks in the past decade as a producer working with some of the most culturally significant figures in music, such as Björk , Kanye West and FKA twigs. In recent years she has flourished as a solo artist, with a handful of critically acclaimed releases newly joined by a slew of albums that arrived at the beginning of December.
Eye on Design
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The standard of 2021 sleeve art has generally been impressive, with the gatefold back with a vengeance like it’s the ’70s again. That said, the proliferation of vinyl isn’t anywhere on the same scale: this year saw a logjam at the pressing plants with waiting times becoming elasticated, and box sets in particular on hold for up to a year. . While it’s never been easier to create something professional-looking on a computer, in many cases that seemed to be the gauntlet that inspired artists and
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.
HONGKIAT
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Christmas is just around the corner and I’m sure you’ll be invited or planning for some parties, and if you’re going to a party with young kids or those with the young at heart, then maybe these few Android apps can help you entertain everyone. Bear in mind that there is no particular theme apart from ‘Christmas’ to this list.
We And The Color
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Take a look at our selection of the top ten best fonts that will be very popular among graphic designers in 2022. Trends come and go and some seem to stay forever. The world of typography and type design is no exception. Based on current and ongoing trends, we have put together a handpicked selection of the top ten best fonts for use in 2022. Our daily readers may know some of the fonts from our reviews.
FlowingData
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Research by M. Pusceddu et al. shows that honeybees use social distancing when a parasite is introduced to the hive. In a parasite-free hive, activities are spread throughout the hive, whereas clusters form when parasites are detected. The Economist illustrated the difference with a grids of dot densities. Tags: bees , Economist , social distancing.
Colossal
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Illustrations of the elegant atlas moth and paper kite and orange-barred sulphur butterflies fly through a new trio of analog animations by Juan Fontanive. The Cleveland-born artist created a sleek flipbook machine while he was a student at the Royal College of Art back in 2004 and has since crafted myriad designs featuring birds and insects that fly around the small, metallic frame.
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?
Its Nice That
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Parisian artist, Marie Lenclos, discusses the methods and inspiration behind her recent work which explores the urban landscape surrounding her studio in southeast London.
Eye on Design
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Geometry, clarity, functionality, and a deliberate lack of ornamentation. These are the ideas typically associated with Bauhaus typography. . Famously, students and teachers at the Bauhaus school embraced simplified sans-serifs typefaces, believing that stripped-back forms would be more appealing, useful, and accessible than the ornate blackletter adorning most printed matter in Germany during the early 1920s.
HONGKIAT
DECEMBER 2, 2021
YouTube is a content creator’s heaven. It is one of the biggest and most popular platforms to showcase your creativity and even earn from it. But for those who have never dealt with video content creation before, it may look too technical and frankly somewhat intimidating. But trust me, it really isn’t. If you’ve been having that creative itch for making videos for YouTube , you should know that there are so many free apps and resources with which you can create professional lo
We And The Color
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The Non-Places Flags. “A “non-place” is a term coined by the anthropologist Marc Augé to describe those places of transience that are not important enough to be considered as ‘places’ such as a hotel room, an airport, or a supermarket. The person does not live there and does not appropriate those spaces, with which there is rather a consumer relationship.
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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