Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If your creative work is causing you to feel down, do something about it. We share advice from the Creative Boom community to help you feel more optimistic. Finding happiness in the ever-demanding world of the creative industries can often feel like it's just out of reach. We pour our hearts and souls into our work, often grappling with the pressures of deadlines, self-doubt and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

As we enter 2024, the graphic design landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. This year, we are witnessing a fusion of innovative trends that are not only reshaping the design world but also the way we interact with visual content. In this exploration of the most significant trends in graphic design, we delve into the elements that are set to dominate the industry.

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Just Creative

MARCH 23, 2024

The graphic design field is ever-changing, yet the rock stars of the graphic design industry are still, mainly, men. Meanwhile, the purchasing power of the globe is in the hands of individual women… it’s time to see more women like these eight, making a mark with their work that reflects their own vision. Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers!

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BP&O

MARCH 28, 2024

Even the most fleeting scan through &Walsh’s portfolio makes it wholly unsurprising how Jessica Walsh’s semi-eponymous studio has achieved such a brilliant reputation. While Walsh herself has garnered countless design press column inches – as partner at Sagmeister & Walsh; one half of the 40 Days of Dating project; a creative conference regular; and an advocate for women in design The post Quality Experience (QX) by &Walsh 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

MARCH 25, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The world's best-known writers have much to teach artists of all disciplines. Here are 10 top tips to help you grow as a creative professional. If you're a parent, you'll probably still be recovering from World Book Day and all the shenanigans around getting your kid a costume for school. But celebrating the practice of reading isn't just for youngsters.

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Design Milk

MARCH 25, 2024

Located in Bali within fields of rice, the Brutalist Tropical Home is designed by Patisandhika Sidarta (now of architecture firm Sidarta and Sandjaja ) and designer Daniel Mitchell with large open air spaces and a multi-level layout. In the living room, there’s a hammock for relaxing alongside a tree planted right into the concrete floor. Photo: Norihito Yamauchi In Osaka Prefecture in the city of Yao, Japan, the Melt House is a narrow residence where the homeowners asked SAI Architectural

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to another edition of Fresh Resources ! This time, we’ve curated a mix of tools, libraries, and other fantastic resources for our fellow developers and designers. Among the highlights, you’ll discover a tool that demystifies web accessibility, a groundbreaking library for Laravel that supports real-time communication, and innovative solutions for authentication.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 26, 2024

The author, illustrator, and podcaster spent a decade researching and writing his new book, The Creative Condition. We outline why it was time well spent. In a world that often feels turbulent and uncertain, a new book aims to inspire readers by highlighting one of humanity's greatest gifts: creativity. It's a subject that many have tackled, of course.

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Design Milk

MARCH 29, 2024

Vision is perhaps the most acute sense with which humans discern information about the world – in the context of interiors, space – so much so that it can elicit a visceral reaction. If utilized properly, wallpapers can dramatically support the aesthetic and energetic goals of a fully realized design. When introducing color, pattern, and texture at any scale, it’s important to consider how those elements might hold a deeper meaning and with whom there may be resonance.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 26, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of graphic design, simplicity reigns supreme. As we venture into 2024, minimalist logo design continues to hold its ground as a timeless and influential trend. In this article, we’ll delve into the art of simplicity, uncovering the essence of minimalist logo design and exploring the trends shaping the industry this year. [ Hide ] Table Of Content Embracing Minimalism: The Essence of Minimalist Logo Design Evolution of Minimalist Logo Design Trends Geometric Precisi

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 25, 2024

Visual Identity: Your Brand's Secret Superpower Have you ever noticed how some brands just click with you? They give off this vibe that instantly resonates, even before you know anything about their products or services. Chances are, that's the work of solid visual identity at play. We live in a disturbingly digitised world where attention spans are shorter than a goldfish's memory.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Padel Social Club's aim is to increase padel's popularity in the UK by championing "originality and authenticity" through its brand identity. Bath-based branding agency Thisaway has collaborated with startup Padel Social Club on its new identity as it looks to bring the sport of Padel to the UK. Padel was launched in the 1960s in Mexico and is a cross between tennis and squash, played by four players.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Whether it’s the light golden tone of a lager or the deeper amber look of a pale ale, most pints of beer pour in some variation of the colour brown. But sour beers introduce a whole spectrum of more inspiring hues into the mix — with mango brews taking on a tropical tint, passionfruit sours boasting a sunset-like glow, and strawberry blends even rivalling fruit punch in their ruby red vibrancy.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 25, 2024

Typography is a cornerstone of design, serving as a powerful tool for conveying messages, evoking emotions, and creating visual identities. Both graphic designers and font designers incessantly endeavor to innovate, seeking to introduce fresh and stylish modern script fonts into the design landscape. Among the myriad of typographic styles available, the best script fonts stand out for their elegance, fluidity, and timeless appeal.

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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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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2024

Invest in Logo Design: A Powerful Brand Identity Awaits Have you ever noticed how some logos just stick in your mind? That clever little symbol or wordmark that immediately conjures up the brand image? Logos are much more than just a pretty picture – they're the essence of a company's brand distilled into one powerful visual. Think about the classic Nike ‘Swoosh' or the playful Google colours.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Liverpool Cathedral is the jewel in the city's tourism crown and a world-renowned architectural marvel. Now, a rebrand led by Poke Marketing is recasting it in a new light. Not everyone knows this, but Britain's largest cathedral isn't in London as you might expect, but Liverpool. Based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and constructed between 1904 and 1978, it's also the longest cathedral in the world, at 207 yards (189m), and the eighth largest.

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Design Milk

MARCH 27, 2024

Affliction, exploration, or exercise – no matter what it feels like, acting upon creativity is an awesome responsibility and a significant labor of love. And for design in particular, there’s something intangible about the iterative process that imbues work with personal meaning. One such assemblage embodying this concept of making is the Echo Collection by multi-hyphenate interior designer Kelly Wearstler.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 27, 2024

Elevate your logo design skills with our curated selection of the best logo design tutorials of Adobe Illustrator. In the dynamic world of graphic design, logos stand as the visual embodiment of a brand’s identity. Crafting a compelling logo requires both creativity and technical finesse, and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop serve as indispensable tools in this endeavor.

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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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Inkbot Design

MARCH 23, 2024

Startup Branding: Crafting an Unforgettable Identity Let's start things off on a real note – your startup's brand is its calling card. That first jaw-dropping impression makes people say, “Wow, who are they?” In this ruthlessly competitive landscape, a knockout brand can spell the difference between punching above your weight class and being just another face in the crowd.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Northern native Hello Rabbit – aka Helen Rabbitte – tells us how she went from working at a posh popcorn brand to getting in with the top dogs in the music industry. Designer and art director Helen Rabbitte's work is a kaleidoscope of contrasts. Nostalgic and contemporary, north and south, surreal and calming. Under the name Hello Rabbit, she has worked on everything from album covers and merchandise to brand identities and stage visuals for music industry giants such as Universal Music, Warner

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 28, 2024

Too many good things may not actually be a good thing. Modern life is already filled with noise, making it challenging to sift through repeated or similar information without feeling overloaded. This holds true for web design resources as well. The goal here is to cut through the noise, directing your attention towards a curated collection of tools and resources.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 28, 2024

In the competitive world of photography, where visual storytelling is paramount, the significance of a well-crafted business card cannot be overstated. Photography business card templates serve as the first point of contact between a photographer and potential clients, conveying not only contact information but also the essence of the photographer’s style, vision, and professionalism.

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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.

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

MARCH 25, 2024

UX Design Strategy: Blueprint for Digital Success Today, we will dive deep into the exciting world of UX design strategy. That secret sauce that turns digital products and services from “meh” to “woah, this is awesome!” But first, let's take a step back. What exactly is UX design strategy, you ask? Well, the grand plan, the overarching approach, guides every design decision to create kickass user experiences.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 26, 2024

Independent creative company BarkelyOKRP has partnered with New York-based fashion photographer James Emmerman to create a campaign celebrating 30 years of the Andy Warhol Museum. And it's desperate for you to like it. Pop art icon Andy Warhol is famous for his comments about the fleeting nature of fame, so it would surely come as some reassurance to him that the museum built in honour of his work has recently turned 30.

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Creative Bloq

MARCH 24, 2024

New creative director Archie Donato discusses the VFX and animation studio’s philosophy, leading a team, and the joy of creativity.

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Abduzeedo

MARCH 25, 2024

Branding & Packaging Design for Braw Liquor Club Cocktails abduzeedo 0325—24 Explore the expert branding and packaging design behind Braw Liquor Club Cocktails, showcasing premium Scottish ingredients and unique flavors. In the bustling world of spirits, the Braw Liquor Club emerges as a beacon of innovation and craftsmanship. This small batch cocktail brand prides itself on its locally sourced, expertly crafted offerings, utilizing premium Scottish ingredients to introduce a "braw" twist to

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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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Inkbot Design

MARCH 26, 2024

Healthcare Branding: Caring for Your Practice's Reputation Have you ever wondered why some medical practices attract patients like bees to honey? Nine times out of ten, it boils down to branding. A potent healthcare brand is like a magnet, drawing in those seeking top-notch care and leaving competitors in the dust. Think of it as the X-factor that separates the medical elite from the rest of the pack.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2024

Temple gives artists one place to unify all their operations. Discover how Output helped them develop and brand this exciting new platform. For today's musicians, the constant grind of promoting themselves across multiple channels can overshadow their true passion: creating music. Enter a new platform designed to simplify an artist's business operations into one powerful tool.

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Creative Bloq

MARCH 23, 2024

The artists invite us into their studio to explore a trove of treasures from an antique typewriter to old school cameras.

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Booooooom

MARCH 28, 2024

Calling all artists and photographers! Open call to turn your project and/or series into a standalone book! We will be selecting 6 projects to turn into books at zero cost to the individual.

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