Creative Boom

AUGUST 27, 2024

The New York designer explains how she's blending artistic expression with functional design to create the kind of typefaces agencies will love to use in their work. Renowned designer Jessica Walsh has long been known for her passion for type. And now she's taken that to the next level by launching Type Of Feeling. It's a type foundry with a difference, one that's dedicated to creating unique typefaces that convey "distinct and rarely spoken emotions".

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Designer Daily

AUGUST 25, 2024

Last year, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, a historic event in the design and furniture industry, celebrated its 61st edition. The Leftloft agency collaborated with artist Gio Pastori to create a vibrant collage campaign that transformed design into a unique language. A Playful Alphabet of Furniture The campaign featured 26 visuals, each representing a letter of the alphabet and a fundamental furniture type: “A” for “Armchair,” “B” for “

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BP&O

AUGUST 27, 2024

Suburban pool party culture is rather alien to us in the UK, where only the exceptionally wealthy have pools, and we muddle along in a climate that defaults to ‘grey, fair to middling’ most of the year. But we’re becoming a little more attuned to the joys of an open air funsplash: over the past few years we’ve seen the The post Public Pool by Perky Bros appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Spoon Graphics

AUGUST 26, 2024

In one of my recent tutorials I showed how to create a Grainy Xerox Grunge Effect in Photoshop , named after its similarity to old photocopied images. Download this FREE Smart PSD to easily recreate the effect with your own images by replacing the contents of the Smart Object. The artwork is given a high-contrast appearance with shading generated by large grainy noise textures, all customisable by altering the layers within the PSD file.

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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

AUGUST 27, 2024

Sketchbook photo © Tim Langlotz Driven by a desire to draw, see new things and develop his skills, Lapin hops here and there across Europe and around the world, sketching what interests him wherever he lands. One can only envy him. Twenty years ago, Lapin worked in a studio as a graphic designer on campaigns for Air France, PlayStation and Porsche. But the urge to sketch was always there, and after publishing his first sketchbook in 2008, he turned his back on sitting at a computer to strike out

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 29, 2024

When it comes to creative design, typography plays a pivotal role in conveying the message, setting the tone, and making a lasting impression. One of the most impactful choices you can make in your design projects is to use big bold fonts. These typefaces are not just about being large and in charge; they bring a sense of confidence, clarity, and creativity to your work.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 30, 2024

Felix Kilbertus was enthralled with cars before he could even speak, easily recognizing many brands and models while struggling to name them. The Citroën DS was particularly magical to the young enthusiast because its unusual shape reminded him of a shark. Every time he watched one on the road it seemed almost alive, with the hydraulic suspension lifting it as if waking and stretching its legs before a long journey.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 28, 2024

The calligrapher and typographer Seb Lester has launched a series of beautiful works that eschew scale to favour quality and prove that it's the little things that matter. In the remote Yorkshire village of Settle, you'll find one of the world's smallest galleries. The town's old red phone box has been turned into an art space, which was the setting for hand lettering artist Seb Lester's latest show.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the ever-evolving digital age, where the virtual and physical worlds merge seamlessly, building brands has become a multidimensional challenge. The traditional methods of establishing a brand’s presence are no longer sufficient. Today, visual identity design plays a crucial role in defining a brand’s uniqueness, communicating its values, and ensuring its message resonates across various platforms.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 26, 2024

Here's my approach to image creation, demonstrating techniques in Blender and Photoshop to fast track you to a finished scene.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 27, 2024

Treating the frames of her room dividers as giant looms, designer Nathalie Van der Massen weaves intricate and delicate designs that simultaneously offer privacy and transparency. The collection, named REN , consists of three limited-edition room dividers: a four-panel divider and two two-panel dividers. Using a natural material palette inspired by Belgian textile heritage, Van der Massen harmoniously blends linen, wool, paper, and yarns into unique fabric wefts, ultimately creating objects that

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 26, 2024

Image licensed via Shutterstock Your introversion isn't a barrier to making social video; it's actually an asset. Discover how to conquer the world of video content with these expert tips and strategies. For the last couple of decades, the creative profession has been broadly kind to us introverts. Many of us who enjoy spending a good part of the day alone, quietly working, have found that working as an artist, illustrator, designer, animator, musician, or writer provides plenty of opportunities

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of free graphic design resources, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just creativity and skill—it demands the right tools. With countless tools, templates, and assets available, finding the best free graphic design resources can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated this ultimate collection of fresh and free resources, tailored specifically for designers looking to enhance their craft without breaking the bank.

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Colossal

AUGUST 26, 2024

“Startsi,” Voynyagovo Village, Karlovo Municipality, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. All images © Ashley Suszczynski, shared with permission As a child, Ashley Suszczynski used to draw copiously in her school notebooks and escape into the chimerical worlds of books. “I loved the imaginative illustrations,” she tells Colossal. “Each story sent me into a new world, and I kind of dissociated from my own… Every page was full of magic and mystery—an immersive adventur

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Design Milk

AUGUST 29, 2024

Finding balance between concrete and nature within New York City will always be a struggle – one that resonates deeply with every denizen of the metropolis. The quest to harmonize these seemingly disparate elements is a nuanced negotiation that developers and designers alike unite to reconcile. In the case of Bergen , a 105-unit residential building amongst the tree-lined streets of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, creative pioneers Frida Escobedo and Workstead teamed up to compose a building that reflect

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Münster School of Design graduate discusses her creative journey so far and how she has developed her unique style. Julia Wand is an illustration and graphic design graduate of the Münster School of Design in Germany. In her work, she always aims to combine these two disciplines: a conceptual approach and visual storytelling. "In my opinion, illustration and graphic design go hand-in-hand together," she explains.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 25, 2024

Jimbo Bernaus is a distinguished art director, visual designer, and letterer, celebrated for his creative approach and dedication to his craft. Today, we are featuring the most talented art director and visual designer, Jimbo Bernaus, known for his amazing lettering and illustration work , along with insightful Procreate tutorials. As the founder of Shoutbam Creative Studio, Jimbo has made significant contributions to the design world, blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools to

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Booooooom

AUGUST 26, 2024

A selection of work by Amsterdam-based illustrator and artist Andrew Tseng.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 29, 2024

Situated in Bangkok, Thailand within the serene enclave of Bang Kachao, The Nest is a riverside residential project that redefines the relationship between architecture and its natural surroundings. Designed by The Collective Studio Co., Ltd. , this 4,305-square-foot residence embodies a respect for its environment while offering a playful, curvy living space.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nomad Studio explains how it crafted an electrifying brand for the online gaming industry—just in time for it to step up to the world stage. You may not have heard of Kaizen Gaming, but they're a pretty big deal. Based in Athens, this GameTech company operate two brands, Betano and Stoiximan, in 16 countries and employs more than 2,500 people across three continents.

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 29, 2024

Want to create a successful eCommerce app that generates high conversion rates and satisfies your customers? Well, your search ends here. Take a look at this detailed article. In this comprehensive guide, we will share valuable tips, tricks, and best practices to help you build an outstanding eCommerce app. Get ready to elevate your eCommerce app to new heights with our ultimate guide.

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Creative Nerds

AUGUST 28, 2024

The end of the month approaches in our usual fashion. We’re rounding up a month jam-packed with excellent design tutorials, ranging from Photoshop to Illustrator—a diverse mix of instructional content. The second half of the post features valuable web articles covering topics from SEO to WordPress. It’s a stellar roundup this month, filled with engaging […] The post Best of the web for Design and Web Development August 2024 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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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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Design Milk

AUGUST 29, 2024

Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola further solidifies her legacy as one of today’s foremost designers with her latest furniture collection created in collaboration with CIMENTO , a Venice-based brand known for its innovations in surface design. Unveiled at Salone del Mobile, this collection spans four unique product lines that transform CIMENTO’s distinctive materials into modern furniture and accessories.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 28, 2024

Designed by local studio Span, the identity features a custom logotype inspired by the park's topography as well as a public bench. Chicago-based design studio Span has unveiled its latest place branding project, an identity for a new public park in the Bronzeville area of its home city. Although Bronzeville was known for its vibrant cultural scene in the first half of the 20th century, decades of race-based economic policies resulted in massive disinvestment in the neighbourhood.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 30, 2024

Studio Standard’s Haus Brand Proposal Template offers a comprehensive, stylish solution for creatives looking to elevate their pitch presentations. This review explores the features and benefits of the template, providing insights into why Adobe InDesign may be the superior platform choice for professional use. Download at Creative Market We recommend using Adobe InDesign for advanced professional features.

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Colossal

AUGUST 26, 2024

Beth Moon, “Heart of the Dragon” (2010), archival pigment inks on cotton paper, 32 × 48 inches. Image © Beth Moon, courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Spanning 3,500 years of art, science, culture, and history, Tree: Exploring the Arboreal World surveys the awe-inspiring beauty and romance of trees. Forthcoming from Phaidon, the volume includes more than 300 illustrations ranging from ancient wall paintings and botanical illustrations to captivating photography and multim

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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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Azure Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

There’s housing, and then there’s student housing. While the build quality of new homes varies massively across the board, apartment buildings intended for Canada’s growing post-secondary population often feel notably cheaper or more haphazardly assembled than their market-rate counterparts. Not so at Montreal’s Technopôle Angus, where local architects ADHOC have added a sensitive, sustainable and affordable new residential complex to a fast-growing neighbourhood.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 26, 2024

Good Phats is a new brand aiming to disrupt the world of cooking oils. Office of Overview's founder, James Sedgwick Taylor, explains how they positioned it with a focus on consumer education. Nowadays, most people think of fats as bad, things to be minimised and avoided. But two friends, Ben and Tom, didn't see it that way. They were both on the Keto diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regime that helped them lose weight.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 26, 2024

The following post is brought to you by Signature Kitchen Suite. Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design. Kitchen technologies have considerable potential to streamline the way we cook, the variety of foods we eat, and even the ingredients we may keep on hand. Luxury kitchen appliance maker Signature Kitchen Suite understands the comprehensive role that food, and the ritual of preparing it, plays in our overall well-being.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 29, 2024

Teams working on Inside Out 2, Godzilla x Kong and more used Maxon’s visual effects, 3D animation and rendering tools.

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