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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. We present a selection of the best titles on sale today. When was the last time you read a printed magazine? For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember.

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Single letter logos: What do you see?

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts An experiment in single-letter logos. The post Single letter logos: What do you see? appeared first on I Love Typography.

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15+ Best Minimal Resume Templates

Graphic Design Junction

Simple and minimal resume templates are visually appealing due to their clean, uncluttered look. They utilize ample white space, clear typography, and simple color schemes to create an elegant and professional appearance. In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted resume is your passport to career opportunities. The design of your resume plays a significant role in making a memorable first impression on potential employers.

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Crafting Powerful Messages: A Playful Typography Journey with Dani Molyneux

We And The Color

Dani Molyneux’s online course on playful typography for powerful communication is a refreshing dive into the world of visual expression through words. As a budding graphic designer, I found her approach not only enlightening but also inspiring in turning life’s challenges into messages of hope and positivity. Take the course at Domestika Dani’s course content is well-structured and comprehensive, covering the fundamentals of typography and how to infuse creativity into it.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator.

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How to build a font library on a budget

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts I set myself the task of building a small font library on a budget. Here’s what I picked, but before that, a few points on how I got started: The post How to build a font library on a budget appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Denver Turns To Design To Give Neighborhood A Second Chance

Graphic Design USA

Wunder Werkz has created a visual language and brand systems to revive a Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood and ‘give it back to the immigrants that made it a home.

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Sebastian König's latest zine uses quirky pictograms to tell unusual stories

Creative Boom

Facts & Figures is the latest zine from Hamburg-based designer and illustrator Sebastian König. In it, he transforms familiar symbols and pictograms in order to tell surreal stories. Pictograms are such a familiar part of everyday life that it's easy to take them for granted. This is especially the case for Sebastian König, who lives in Germany, where icons can be seen everywhere and are a standard way of telling stories via images.

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The Mlynchik Residence: A Vibrant Oasis Outside of Kyiv

Design Milk

Nestled in the picturesque town of Villago, a short distance from the heart of Kyiv, the Mlynchik Residence , designed by Sivak+Partners , is a vibrant interior full of colors, patterns, and unique decor. The architects created a one-of-a-kind living experience that showcases the personalities of its owners and the craftsmanship of local artisans. The journey of the Mlynchik Residence began in October 2019 when Sivak+Partners took on the challenge of transforming the interior of one of the ident

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36 Creative Logo Design – Inspiration #117

Graphic Design Junction

A logo is more than just a pretty image, it’s a fundamental element of a brand’s identity. The creative logo design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about communicating a story, evoking emotions, and leaving a lasting impression. In a world overflowing with information and brands vying for consumers’ attention, a well-designed logo serves as a powerful beacon.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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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Top 10 Principles of Good Web Design

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Principles of Good Web Design Creating an effective website requires more than technical skills – it requires a thoughtful, user-centred approach to design. In this post, I'll outline ten fundamental principles that form the foundation of good web design. Following these guidelines will help you craft aesthetically pleasing sites that are highly functional and tailored to your target audience's needs.

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Practical exercises and inspirations to help when creative burnout hits

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Experiencing burnout? You don't have to sit back and take it. Instead, we suggest some practical exercises and techniques that can help reignite your creativity quickly. Creative burnout might sound scary. But the uncomfortable truth is that almost everyone will experience it to some degree at some point in our career.

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Not Ready to Say Bye to Summer? Dive Into a Pool Full of Pasta!

Design Milk

Ever since I spotted this Pool Pasta , I knew I had to share it with the masses! The Standard Hotel partnered with NYC design studio Jumbo to create a collection of inflatable pool floats that are anything but standard. These pool noodles have taken inspiration from the world of Italian cuisine and transformed it into a playful aquatic experience. Get ready to lounge on oversized macaroni, shells, farfalle, rigatoni, lasagna, tortellini, and ravioli that will make you feel like you’re floa

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“Time is a Useless Measurement of Pain” by Photographer Amber Hakim

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

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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A Customizable Minimalist Resume Template

We And The Color

Crafting a standout impression in Adobe InDesign with this minimalist resume template. There’s an undeniable elegance in simplicity. Minimalism, as an artistic movement and lifestyle choice, emphasizes the beauty of simplicity, showcasing the essence of what truly matters. This ethos extends to professional realms, including resume design. Enter More Profesh ‘s minimalist resume template designed with precision and finesse using Adobe InDesign.

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Inspired by stories and funny conversations, Alex Skyrme uses illustration to bring a smile to everyone's face

Creative Boom

Alex Skyrme is an illustrator who advocates for the fun side of creativity. Avoiding anything too dull, her artworks are full of warm, happy colours and joyful characters – a much-needed dopamine hit as we enter the colder months. Originally from Blaenavon, a small town in Wales, and currently based in London, Alex Skyrme studied a foundation course as CSM before embarking on a BA in Illustration & Virtual Media at LCC.

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Gensler Redefines the Workplace With a Multi-Floor Vertical City

Design Milk

Accenture , a global consulting organization, is taking its employees and clients on a wild ride with its new Chicago Innovation Hub, designed by leading design and architecture firm Gensler. From its first floor to its last, the newly branded Accenture Tower is a sensorial experience that takes visitors and clients on an immersive innovation journey through a digital and physical landscape.

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The case for AI hallucination

UX Collective

AI-generated images are getting more realistic. From the first version of DALL-E in 2021 to Midjourney’s latest model, the trajectory is clear. Realistic images might be more pleasing for the viewers and more impressive for the users generating them, but from a creative point of view, AI images are becoming more similar and less surprising. When did they become dull?

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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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Navigating a Bold New Compass: TMRRW Studio’s Vibrant Rebranding Journey for Compass Studio

We And The Color

In purpose-driven marketing, differentiation is key. As the landscape becomes increasingly crowded with impassioned voices advocating for meaningful change, it takes a visionary approach to stand out. TMRRW Studio , known for their creative prowess, recently undertook an inspiring rebranding project for the esteemed PR and digital marketing agency, Compass Studio.

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Jaime Hayde on creating bold and playful illustrations that are unapologetically real

Creative Boom

Getzo-based illustrator and graphic designer Jaime Hayde specialises in creating joyful images that pop with colour. But his work really took off when he started sharing illustrations that were unapologetically true to himself. Jaime Hayde likes to speak his mind. This straightforward approach can be seen in his art style, which mixes distinctive shapes with eye-catching colours.

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WOMBO Dream AI Art Generator (Review)

HONGKIAT

WOMBO Dream is another app that enables you to create art using A I, and it functions directly on your iPad. It’s important to clarify that this app, which appears as “Dream” on your iPad once installed, is not the same as UniDream , another AI image-generating app we’ve previously discussed. We’ve invested a considerable amount of time playing with WOMBO Dream to provide you with an in-depth analysis of its capabilities.

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Paula Scher: A Visual Symphony of Graphic Design Mastery

Inkbot Design

Paula Scher: A Visual Symphony of Graphic Design Mastery Paula Scher is a legendary graphic designer who has redefined visual communication and left an indelible impact on the design world. With a prolific career spanning over four decades, Scher's remarkable work has transformed branding, typography, print graphics, packaging and more. Known for her bold use of typography and imagery, Scher's designs pack a powerful visual punch and tell compelling stories.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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Two Villas Designed by NEW HOW Architects

We And The Color

New How Architects’ Vision for Kamenice: The Symmetrical Haven In recent times, the quaint village of Kamenice has witnessed a burgeoning population and, consequently, a surge in construction activities. As the original village undergoes urbanization, a new wave of urban-style architecture is emerging, particularly in the village center. One notable project in this evolving landscape is the design of two striking villas by the esteemed NEW HOW architects.

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Min Heo draws cute characters and sweet depictions of daily life

Creative Boom

It's universal knowledge that breaking into the industry is a hard one to crack. When Min Heo started out, suffice to say she experienced a few hurdles. Based in California, Min Heo was born in Seoul and moved to the US after her parents immigrated in the 90s. She's always loved drawing, but it was never a viable career choice – "growing up in an Asian-American immigrant family where practicality was king," she says.

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8 Essential Free & Premium WordPress Plugins for 2023

SpeckyBoy

WordPress is a content management system built so that anyone from small business owners to professional web designers can easily learn to work with and use it. Its core code is a powerful framework that provides essential elements and features for creating any type of website. You’ll often need to rely on WordPress plugins to add functionality, customize appearance, and optimize performance.

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30+ Best Gifts for Creative People

Inkbot Design

30+ Best Gifts for Creative People Gift-giving is not only an opportunity to show appreciation and love but also a chance to inspire and nurture creativity in the recipients. Thoughtful gifts have the power to unleash the creative potential within individuals and encourage artistic expression. Whether for artists, designers, writers, musicians, crafters, or photographers, unique gift ideas can ignite imagination and fuel their passion for creativity.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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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Lina Ghotmeh Unveils a Bioclimatic Workshop for Hermès

Azure Magazine

The much-anticipated Maroquinerie de Louviers has opened in Normandy. Designed by Lina Ghotmeh – Architecture , the low-slung brick building with a courtyard at its entrance is part of Hermès’ expanding hub of workshops in the region and will employee 260 artisans. Trained through the Louviers École Hermès des savoir-faire, opened in 2022, they will be dedicated to leather goods, including the craft of saddlery.

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Northern Block shares its love for the marker pen with new experimental typeface, Hubsch

Creative Boom

Designer Jonathan Hill discusses the development of Hubsch and how designers may wish to use it. At Creative Boom, we're always on the lookout for new typefaces, and we're especially interested to see foundries take an experimental approach. There's no point in just being wacky just for the sake of it, though: there has to be an underlying, original idea or goal if you want to push typography forward.

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Love and Pictures

Joe McNally

I’ve always believed in the power of pictures, and the power of love. The simple fact these two irresistibly wonderful things intersected in the course of our lives is something to hold close, every day. My wife, Annie Cahill, has created a wonderful arc for her photo career, from shooting pictures during her love for motorsports days to articulating camera technology to thousands of photographers of all genres during her time at Nikon.

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Animal Symbolism in Logo Design: The Power of Nature

Inkbot Design

Animal Symbolism in Logo Design: The Power of Nature Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have felt a deep connection to the natural world and its animals. Animals have become powerful symbols representing the values, attributes, and personality we aspire towards – For brands looking to design an impactful logo that resonates with customers, incorporating animal symbolism can be an extremely effective strategy.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.