Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2024

This inventive restaurant branding reimagines the idea of a vegan eatery in a refreshing and enticing way. Across the course of the 21st century, the image of veganism has quickly gone from 'cranky and weird' to 'mainstream and cool'. Nowadays, you can find vegan options in most bars and restaurants. And that's all to the good, whether you're a vegan or just appreciate more healthy options on the menu that are kinder to the planet.

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Spoon Graphics

AUGUST 11, 2024

Adobe’s AI tool Firefly is great for quickly creating effects that would otherwise take considerable work in Photoshop. Learn how to generate this oozing slime text effect with ease, along with a bonus tip that helps to fix the common problem of Firefly not isolating your text on a plain background. Subscribe to the Spoon Graphics YouTube Channel The post Easy Green Slime Text Effect With Adobe Firefly appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

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BP&O

AUGUST 13, 2024

Donuts are one of life’s simplest pleasures, but they haven’t historically been the healthiest choice. Vegan – sorry ‘plant based’ – donuts are nothing new (Krispy Kreme’s been selling some non-dairy alternatives for a while now, and very nice they are too), but until now, we weren’t aware of donuts that also boast high-protein, low-sugar, gluten-free credentials.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 16, 2024

The landscape of web design and development is constantly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, changing user preferences, and new design philosophies. Keeping up with the latest trends is crucial for web designers and developers who aim to create innovative, engaging, and effective websites. This article explores the top trends in web design and development that every designer should know to stay ahead in the competitive digital space.

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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 13, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to use the professional network to boost your freelance career? These tips from fellow creatives will help you leverage LinkedIn authentically and effectively. Social media isn't what it used to be, especially for creative freelancers wishing to grow their careers. Instagram is dead to us , thanks to frustrating algorithm changes that seem to have decimated everybody's engagement levels.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 12, 2024

On the 15th floor with sweeping views of Kyiv, the 452-square-foot Suprematism Apartment is now home to a young couple. Designed by Yevheniia Sytnyk of Dihome , the project draws inspiration from the Ukrainian avant-garde style, particularly the works of Kazimir Malevich, who is considered the founder of the Suprematism Movement. The vision for the apartment was clear from the beginning: create a vibrant and efficient space for a young couple. “I wanted to “dress” the interior

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 12, 2024

In today’s competitive market, having a strong, recognizable brand identity is crucial. A well-designed logo is the cornerstone of this identity, serving as the visual representation of your brand’s values, mission, and vision. For businesses looking to make a lasting impression, Premium Logo Templates from Envato offer the perfect blend of quality, creativity, and customization.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 15, 2024

From contemplative cats to wide-eyed bat skeletons and even Santa on an exercise bike, Ilya Kazakov's cartoony characters are helping the artist build his own community of fans and clients around the world. Originally from the Russian territory of Sakha – also called Yakutia – Ilya Kazakov is one of the most northerly illustrators we've featured in a while.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 14, 2024

An office park in Warsaw, Poland houses the vibrant Coca-Cola HBC headquarters , designed by studio BIT CREATIVE. The eclectic mix of interiors celebrate the iconic company’s beverage brands, replete with the iconography and signature colors that are instantly recognizable around the globe. The headquarters boasts more than 59,000 square feet spread over three floors, housing up to 500 employees.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 14, 2024

The illustrations and animations celebrate sports culture, content and creators on YouTube.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 13, 2024

Negative space logos are a unique and compelling design technique that uses the empty spaces within and around a logo to create a secondary image or visual effect. This approach not only adds depth and complexity to the design but also engages the viewer, encouraging them to look closer and discover hidden meanings. These logos are a testament to the power of simplicity and creativity in graphic design.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2024

The London-based studio collaborates with renowned illustrator Hedof to create upbeat and engaging branding for the Comedy Garden Festival. 57 Festivals is a London-based company specialising in live comedy. Since 2005, it has delivered comedy shows and festivals to select cities across the UK. Last year, the founders collaborated with Oat Studio – a London-based, multi-disciplinary studio founded in 2022 by husband-and-wife team Owen and Tori Phillips-Walmsley – to revamp the branding for a ser

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Design Milk

AUGUST 15, 2024

Meet the dynamic Shadow Play Collection from Juntos Projects. First displayed in WANTED 2024 at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) , this work reflects upon the warmth and sturdiness that stems from the brand’s name in Spanish, ‘together.’ Pulling on the interplay of light and shadow, the designers are inspired by the provenance of the natural material and the respectful consideration of its use.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 13, 2024

The artist and illustrator has crafted proud ponies and stallions with images sourced from eBay, hand-cut lettering and a deep dive into queer terminology.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 15, 2024

Minimalist logos have become a cornerstone of modern branding, where simplicity meets sophistication. By stripping away unnecessary elements and focusing on the essential, minimalist logos capture the essence of a brand in the most straightforward way possible. A particularly compelling technique within minimalist design is the use of negative space.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Image licensed via Shutterstock / Adam McCullough You don't need to be a musician to learn from the rapper's recent adventures at Paris 2024. We list seven tips for following in Snoop Dogg's footsteps and unlocking your creative potential. If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. Let's face it: you get to spend all day doing the thing you love and get paid for it.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 16, 2024

A fantastical playground of unfettered creativity replete with tableaux lies tucked away into an unassuming post-industrial building on the outskirts of Long Island City, New York. It belongs to Jouffre , a living luxury heritage company and upholstery atelier hailing from France that has become a cradle for bespoke furniture design, custom craft, and textile experimentation in Manhattan.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lana Elanor’s collection of 60 collage art prints is characterized by the fusion of retro aesthetics and surreal, futuristic visions. These pieces are more than just wall art; they are gateways to alternate dimensions where the past, present, and future converge in a symphony of color, form, and symbolism. Download the collection at Creative Market Download 60 collage art prints by Lana Elanor in a surreal retro-futuristic style Download the collection at Creative Market Aesthetic and Styl

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 13, 2024

Have you wondered why, even after doing everything “right” – having a website, circulating through all the social media channels – you’re just not getting as much notice as a designer as you feel you should? It probably has something to do with the approach you’ve been using to market yourself and your work. Today, we’re examining the ineffective ways designers often try to market themselves and exploring alternatives that have a much higher success rate.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 12, 2024

With more options for pet nutrition popping up, Nutriment's new brand hopes to make it easy for owners to choose the best science-backed food for their pets. Pets have become a huge part of many people's daily lives, with the number of pet owners in the UK reaching record highs during and after the pandemic. At the same time, shelves have become flooded with options for pet nutrition, making it hard for owners to know what's best for their furry family members.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 13, 2024

Imagine living in a home where delicate pastel tones blend seamlessly with smooth, curving lines, enveloping you in a serene and happy atmosphere. This is precisely the experience that Marshmallow , a 2800-square-foot penthouse in Gurugram, India, offers. Designed by Design Doodle Studio , led by husband-and-wife principal architects Vijay and Maha, this project redefines modern luxury and comfort with a bit of magic in hopes of making the owners feel like they’re wrapped in a giant marshm

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 12, 2024

Video editing for YouTube has progressed far beyond the early days of simple home videos. The platform now demands content that is polished, engaging, and professional. Achieving this standard requires a blend of creativity, skill, and the right tools. For video editors looking to improve their YouTube content, Premiere Pro templates offer a practical solution.

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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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Juxapoz Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

James Jean represents so much to the art world that its almost overwhelming to decide where to start. He is a legendary comic book artist, painter, illustrator, designer, printer, sculpture artist and really, a virtuoso of visual language. The Taiwan-born, NYC-trainted and now LA-based artist is an amalgamation of so much cultural and artistic history of the 21st century, and it feels almost like an oversight that he is now celebrating his first Canada solo show with Meadowlark at CICA Vancouver

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 12, 2024

Here Design recently worked with a group of young offenders in prison to design a new identity for Untold, a charity that offers vocational training for young men in UK prisons. London-based studio Here Design works hard to balance profit and purpose and has always made time for pro bono work to support charities and social causes, according to its senior designer, Eleanor Robertson.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 16, 2024

When David Oldroyd was a pre-med student, he envisioned the dream house he would own someday. Ever curious, he enrolled in an introductory design class and soon ended up on a path that transformed his life. “I found myself studying for fun through the night and knew something was up,” Oldroyd says. “I gambled on a semester off from medicine and only took design courses.

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 15, 2024

Whether you’re new to CSS or have years of experience, you’ve likely encountered pseudo-classes. The most commonly recognized pseudo-class is probably :hover , which allows us to style an element when it’s in the hover state , such as when a mouse pointer hovers over it. Building on concepts from our previous discussions on margin:auto and CSS Floats , this post provides a detailed examination of pseudo-classes.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2024

A selection of work from Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Angela Kirkwood.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2024

This meticulously researched book explores how Blackheath and Greenwich in London became a post-war haven for modernist architecture, green spaces and community living. Blackheath and Greenwich, located in southeast London, emerged as pivotal grounds for modern architectural innovation in the decades following World War Two. This movement reflected a broader cultural shift toward social housing that embraced modernist principles, promoting functional and shared spaces that contrasted with the ex

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Design Milk

AUGUST 14, 2024

Over the past five years or so, the smartphone industry has been criticized for its perceived stagnancy in design, and it’s easy to see why. Every new phone is essentially a glass slab with rounded corners and an edge-to-edge display. That, of course, ignores new concepts like foldable phones, but for the vast majority of customers simply looking for a do-it-all phone, there aren’t really all that many distinct looking devices.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 15, 2024

10 Best Books on Graphic Design: A Deep Dive into Visual Creativity There is more to graphic design than just making things look pretty. It is about conveying ideas, stirring emotions and solving problems visually. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced specialist, this field is always changing; therefore, it constantly demands more knowledge.

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