Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We speak to the great and the good to get the temperature of the industry as we head into the halfway point of the 2020s. As we approach 2025, the creative industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping how we think about design. To gauge the industry's mood, we've spoken to leading creative directors, agency founders, and industry visionaries about the trends they believe will define 2025.

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I Love Typography

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts This month, Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Roadhouse font family. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Roadhouse appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Spoon Graphics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The elegance of classic Renaissance sculptures and the vibrant neon colours of the Vaporwave aesthetic are two contrasting styles you wouldn’t expect to see together, but this combination of imagery has become a popular abstract art style. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to apply a vibrant neon glow to a shape with the help of Photoshop’s layer styles.

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BP&O

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Having grown up near Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight carries a certain resonance, though perhaps unfairly. Aged around 14, when getting served in off licences/particularly lax pubs wasn’t always a given, we’d sometimes pass the time watching the IoW ferry. It felt rather bleak, and somehow a bit futile, just bobbing back and forth between two destinations (Southampton and Cowes) The post Isle of Wight Tomatoes by B&B Studio appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Illustration by Inma Hortas As an illustration agent at Folio Art, James Hughes offers insights into the future of illustration amidst the rise of AI. With many artists concerned about AI taking over creative jobs, he explains why human creativity still has a unique place—and how illustrators can thrive in an evolving industry. One of the most common questions I hear from illustrators these days is: Will AI replace illustration?

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A comprehensive collection of high-quality, free PSD mockup templates for both commercial and personal use. These free PSD files feature smart objects, allowing you to customize designs in seconds. This showcase includes professionally crafted product presentation mockups , such as iPhone X mockups, branding materials, stationery items, logos, t-shirts mockups , and packaging, all in various perspectives and styles.

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FlowingData

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Night Train Map is for Europeans who want to travel at night: Have you ever wondered to which destinations you can travel by night train? Are you looking for inspiration for your next holiday? Then we got you covered: This is a map of all night train lines currently running in Europe, based on our night train database. The database and map are updated regularly to reflect time table changes and announcements of new night train services.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As part of a two-year collaboration with How&How, the conservation charity reinvents itself with a new logo, custom typeface and migration-inspired patterns. When you think of zoos, you probably think of somewhere to take the kids when they're off school. But behind the scenes, there's a lot more going on. Zoos increasingly see themselves as champions of the natural world, helping protect endangered species and educate the public about environmental destruction.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. From intricate character designs to surreal landscapes, digital illustrators are redefining traditional art forms, making digital illustration a powerful medium across various industries like advertising, entertainment, and beyond.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Discover how innovative type laid the groundwork for today's aesthetics, as we look back at the best typography of the 1980s.

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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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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Kevin Frankental tried different mediums throughout his life, but he could never fully commit to a particular endeavor until he paid a visit to a friend’s steel workshop. Even though it wasn’t in an ideal location, the space was an oasis for the makers and Frankental, too. From that moment on, he knew what he was meant to do. Frankental founded Lemon , based in his native South Africa, to offer simple, elegant furnishings that enhance interiors.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In an era when attention spans are dwindling and visual overload has become the norm, Counter-Print's new book celebrates the transformative power of expressive typography. We spoke to co-founder Jon Dowling to find out more. Released this week, Expressive Type Today by Counter-Print explores the world of evocative type design and its ability to command our attention, shape perceptions, and spark emotions.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Discover the best super clean resume templates featuring sleek, minimalistic cover letter designs and portfolio pages. These clean, professional resume templates are ideal for any job opportunity and can help you make a memorable first impression. With ultra-minimalist layouts, these templates come in multiple formats, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Word, allowing easy customization.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

We talk a lot about web design best practices. The tenets of accessibility , performance , resiliency , and security should be part of every project. They’re essential to a successful outcome. It doesn’t always work that way out of the box, though. We are becoming more dependent on site-building tools. As such, we rely on them to do things the right way.

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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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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Set along the crest of the Adelboden Massif in the Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland, The Brecon , previously called Hotel Huldi, has long been a choice destination for a discerning clientele. Since at least the 1950s, a jet set crowd has come here in search of relaxed yet refined respite; not to mention stunningly perched views of the largely unspoiled mountainous landscape in the immediate vicinity.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Gobi is well-known in its native Morocco but needed an extra push to expand its global presence. Creative director Rob Duncan explains how a new visual identity crafted by Mucho has helped that effort. Gobi is the largest cashmere garment manufacturer in Mongolia. What makes it special is that every garment is sustainably produced in Mongolia and by Mongolians.

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Reflections on the role of algorithms in creative work. Illustration by Kristina Gushcheva-Keippilä In “Filterworld”, Kyle Chayka explores the way algorithms “flatten” culture. One specific culprit, according to Chayka, is the data-driven nature of many social media feeds. He suggests that algorithm-based curation leads us to consume content that is less diverse and more generic.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Imagine yourself or your product on the cover of a magazine. You wouldn’t be the first to do so. It’s a dream that has been passed down through generations. There’s something unique about a magazine layout. Whether you’re creating a print publication or a simple mockup, they offer a professional look. They also lend an air of legitimacy to any project.

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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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Booooooom

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A new photobook deciphering the ambivalences of the American landscape and notions of the sublime by Brooklyn-based photographer Courtney Allen. Allen’s work tends to focus on our relationship with the natural world and our “hopeful expectations meeting the reality of our contributions.” Released by Los Angeles-based publisher Deadbeat Club , the project marks Allen’s first monograph and represents more than half a decade taking pictures across thousands of miles and a do

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Steal The Naughty List is the four-year labour of love of an engineering dad and homeschooled teens from Mississippi. Could this be the unexpected hit of the holiday season? We're big fans of stop-motion at Creative Boom; it's the perfect antidote to the sameyness of CG animation and perfect for Christmas time. And so when there's a film that really floats our boat, we like to share it with the community.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Tanner Moussa and Mackenzie Lewis, the creative force behind MOUS , have never shied away from bold ideas. Since their debut in 2022, the third-generation furniture designers have consistently blurred the lines between art, architecture, and function, pushing the boundaries of material and form. Now, with the release of Narrative Arc: Volume II , MOUS takes their signature approach even further, crafting a collection that merges ancient architectural influences with celestial inspiration in new,

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In today’s highly competitive business environment, branding is essential for making a memorable impression. When presenting a brand to clients or stakeholders, one of the most powerful tools is a well-designed stationery mockup. Stationery mockups provide a realistic, cohesive look at how a brand’s design elements will appear on everyday office items, helping to communicate a company’s visual identity clearly and effectively.

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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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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Adobe Illustrator 2025 Splash Screen Illustration: TRÜF’s “Weird Fishes” abduzeedo 1104—24 Discover how TRÜF’s “Weird Fishes” splash screen for Adobe Illustrator 2025 celebrates creativity with vibrant, minimalist illustration. The Adobe Illustrator 2025 splash screen opens with a statement: creativity meets minimalism. Designed by TRÜF Studio , the “Weird Fishes” artwork that greets users embodies Adobe’s tools while making an instant visual impact.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The creative industry is a friendly and helpful place, and committing acts of kindness can raise your own mood, too. To celebrate World Kindness Day, we explain how to make kindness to your fellow creatives a habit. World Kindness Day, celebrated on 13 November, is a lovely thing. It's a reminder of one of the best and happiest aspects of being a human: our capacity to be kind to each other.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Who says the holidays are just for humans? Our pets sprinkle joy into our lives every single day, so why not treat them to something special? From stylish accessories to interactive toys, we’ve curated a paw-sitively delightful selection of modern gifts that will have tails wagging and purrs echoing! Whether you’re shopping for your pet or hunting for the perfect surprise for a fellow pet lover, these picks are sure to delight both pets and their humans alike!

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FlowingData

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A $40 million superyacht called the Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, but the exact cause is unknown. The New York Times illustrated the possibilities : Reports immediately after the disaster raised the possibility that the Bayesian had been hit by a tornado-like disturbance called a waterspout, but the authorities don’t think that happened. Still, the wind was doing something dangerous: It was changing direction.

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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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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Creating a polished and visually appealing annual report is essential for any organization aiming to communicate its achievements, goals, and financial data effectively. With Adobe InDesign templates, such as this well-designed template by Refresh , even those with minimal design experience can produce a professional-looking report that resonates with their brand.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Canadian agency is all about smart, strategic branding that breathes life into real estate, cultural, and hospitality spaces. With a collaborative vibe and a knack for timeless design, its team creates brands that don't just look great—they feel like they truly belong. Since its inception, Toronto's Vanderbrand has carved a niche for itself through smart, considered work that largely centres on places and spaces with a range of clients across high-end real estate, hospitality, and cultural p

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Contextual House , located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, challenges the conventional aesthetic and structural constraints of the traditional row house while honoring its history. Designed by LO Design , this project merges modern living with a unique blend of adaptive reuse, creating a dwelling that stands as both a tribute to Philadelphia’s architectural heritage and a bold statement of contemporary design.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

South of Bloor Street, Toronto’s St Helens Avenue is a surprising and eclectic hub of creativity. While a quaint residential ambiance shapes the east side of the street, the west side is a locus of art, design and industry. Set against the railway tracks, a row of modest warehouses lines a stretch now home to acclaimed lighting design studio Anony, architect and sculptor Philip Beesley, gallerists Clint Roescnich, Daniel Faria and TPW, as well as business like New Canadian Drain and Plumbi

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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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