Creative Boom
MAY 19, 2024
Porto-based graphic designer Chezarit Mattie has combined his love of nature and made a positive change in his lush new visual identity for the city's community garden, Botânica. When it comes to getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, nothing beats retreating to nature. And where better to recuperate from a long day at work than a community garden?
Spoon Graphics
MAY 20, 2024
Typography is a core component of Graphic Design so it’s an important subject for every designer to learn. Typefaces are divided into classifications based on the era or characteristics of their design. Being able to identify a typeface style can help you make educated design decisions and choose the best font for your work depending on its use.
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I Love Typography
MAY 22, 2024
Read the book, Typographic Firsts Although the tools available to typographers have changed quite a bit over the past 500 years, the underlying principles have not. Many typographic principles are inextricably connected to the human form — the length of our arms, the acuity of our eyes — these determine fundamental aspects of typography like type size, leading, and line […] The post Typography Matters appeared first on I Love Typography.
SpeckyBoy
MAY 20, 2024
Creativity can be freeing for web designers. There’s nothing quite like reaching that “a-ha” moment. It’s when an idea transfers from your head to a screen. I had that feeling a lot during my early days in this industry. My work wasn’t great, mind you. But I felt the thrill of doing things I’d never done. And it was even better if I had made a client happy.
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
Creative Boom
MAY 21, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Working as a creative freelancer can be stressful right now. We asked the creative community for tips on overcoming it. We love freelancing. It can be incredibly rewarding, offering autonomy, flexibility and the ability to pursue your passions. But no one can deny it also comes with its own set of challenges: financial instability, unpredictable workloads and the solitary nature of the work itself.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 20, 2024
The rooster, with its proud posture, vibrant colors, and distinctive crow, has captivated cultures for centuries. This majestic bird isn’t just a symbol of the dawn; it’s also a popular choice for logos and illustrations. Let’s explore the reasons why the rooster reigns supreme in the world of visual branding with 40+ creative rooster logos and illustrations examples for your inspiration.
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Inkbot Design
MAY 20, 2024
Branding Basics: 11 Keys to Building Brand Identity Indeed, you must have heard the word “branding” being mentioned quite often recently- by marketers, entrepreneurs and even social media influencers. But what exactly does this term mean? And why should one focus on creating a powerful brand for their business, product or personal venture? To put it simply, your brand is how others see you.
Creative Boom
MAY 21, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Get inspired, encounter new ideas and refresh your design skills with our curated list of 10 books every graphic designer should read this year. As the graphic design landscape continues to evolve, staying inspired and keeping up with the latest trends, philosophies, and best practices is crucial for anyone looking to create impactful work.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 19, 2024
This website offers a free square business card template that works just as well for companies as it does for individuals. With a modern and stylish design, the template is completely customizable to your needs. No design experience is necessary – all the text can be changed with a single click! You can also easily adjust the fonts, colors, and even add your own logo to make the card truly your own.
Design Milk
MAY 20, 2024
In 2017, British-Italian architect Francesco Paini came across a small drawing at the Frieze Art Fair in London. The artwork created by American artist Saul Steinberg in the 1950s seemed to depict a group of rectilinear forms that represented the idea of a family as it relates to the time period – that is, a father, a mother, two children, and a domestic pet.
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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.
Inkbot Design
MAY 20, 2024
15 Top Link-Building Strategies That Actually Work Want more links to your website? Join the club. SEO relies heavily on link-building, which forms one of its key pillars. The number and quality of websites that link back to yours significantly determines how well your pages rank. However, this process isn’t a walk in the park; it calls for originality, diligence, and endurance.
Creative Boom
MAY 22, 2024
London-based illustrator and animator Ke Ren has transformed the confusion she felt when moving away from Beijing into a glorious short film that brings letters, numbers, and symbols to life in new ways. Ke Ren has always been moving and relocating. As well as broadening her horizons, as travel famously does, it also led to some confusion in terms of the language barrier.
Brown Paper Bag
MAY 24, 2024
This article was originally created for Orts , my weekly newsletter collecting small snippets of creativity: embroiderers, textile artists, illustrators, DIY projects, and how we can make time for our creative endeavors. It’s published every Friday. Subscribe here ! How do we honor the things that we love? That was a question I sought to answer when writing my book Threads of Treasure.
Design Milk
MAY 23, 2024
While office spaces have evolved over the decades, shifting from private cubicles to expansive open workspaces, the post-pandemic world is still adapting to its redefined context. As working from home becomes the norm, most people have realized that they can be more productive in an environment of which they are comfortable. Melissa Lee, founder of the interior design studio Bespoke Only , knows this better than anyone.
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Inkbot Design
MAY 24, 2024
Food Packaging Design: The Hidden Persuader on Your Shelves You could be wandering down the cereal aisle, and WHAM! Those vivid colours and bizarre cartoon characters would just leap off the boxes and grab your attention. People, that’s the magic of good packaging design. It’s like having a little salesperson sitting on your shoulder saying, “Buy me!
Creative Boom
MAY 22, 2024
Barcelona-based studio Niceshit encourages readers to look beyond book covers and discover stories in new ways with a fun series of beautifully animated reels. What was the last book you picked up in person? And how many times are currently piled up on your to-read list? (No judgment here; ours is just as bad.) It's sad that how people browse and buy books has changed in recent years, with many stories going overlooked.
BP&O
MAY 21, 2024
The ‘shoppy shop’ trend shows no sign of abating. For those not in the know, the term – popularised by New York Magazine’s Grub Street – indicates those small-to-medium businesses selling upmarket ‘provisions’ (charcuterie, legumes, sauces, tinned goods) with a veneer of heritage, authenticity, and (seemingly) innovative ingredients, as if they were the modern ‘general stores’ of olden days.
Design Milk
MAY 23, 2024
What does brick want to be? While steel and glass rely on their inherent physical properties or the power of thinness to impress, brick and mortar are often seen as basic, relegated to a plebeian class of material often unfairly shared alongside textiles within the context of contemporary art. Challenging this cultural connotation is Netherlands-based artist Floris Wubben whose solo exhibition on view at The Future Perfect , aptly named BRICK , rejects that premise altogether in a series of argu
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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.
Inkbot Design
MAY 22, 2024
How to Improve Web Usability: 15 Tips & Tricks Starting with web usability is a good idea. In other words, making websites very user-friendly and easy to navigate is what it is about. Superb usability ensures your site visitors can find what they need quickly and complete their desired actions without hurdles or headaches. Remember the last confusing website you landed on?
Creative Boom
MAY 22, 2024
Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Visual communicator Charles Bailey has always wanted to do something creative. Ever since he was young, he's had a passion for art. However, it wasn't until he looked into further education that he understood the possibilities in the creative industry.
Ohn Mar Win
MAY 21, 2024
I was surprised but also delighted when a client representing two prestigious hotels reached out to me, having seen my 'Tinned Fish' illustration and felt it was the perfect stylistic fit for their luxury afternoon tea menus. The Sanderson and Saint Martins Lane , both stylish venues in London, needed illustrated elements to make their English afternoon tea occasion extra special.
Design Milk
MAY 24, 2024
When Gina Nadal fell in love with textile weaving – the mathematical thinking, the color and design opportunities, and the traditions and cultures behind it – she fell hard. The Manchester-based Catalan designer was first introduced to the practice during her undergraduate studies in Arts and Design at Escola Massana, but she would take it much further. “I explored various disciplines, from product design to painting.
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.
Inkbot Design
MAY 22, 2024
How to Start a Website: 10-Step Guide for Non-Techies So, you want to create a website? Amazing! It’s the biggest leveller online. With just a couple of clicks, your beautiful thoughts will be read by people worldwide. But where do you even start? Don’t worry. Let me guide you through the step-by-step process of how to start a website, even if you are as knowledgeable in tech stuff as I am in quantum physics.
Creative Boom
MAY 19, 2024
Photography by Richard Murgatroyd With its flowing, colour-shifting masks, the 8m-tall installation for the BAFTA TV awards truly brought this year's ceremony to life. We chatted with Yellow Studio founder Julio Himede to discover how they created it. It doesn't matter how rich or famous you are. If you work in British TV, there's one thing you crave, and that money can't buy.
Booooooom
MAY 22, 2024
A series documenting the horse fairs in England and Ireland by Polish photographer Tori Ferenc.
Design Milk
MAY 22, 2024
As a graphic designer, House Industries has been in my life since the early 2000s, steadily releasing fresh typefaces that made their mark not only within the industry but in the daily lives of everyone, whether they knew it or not. 2024 marks 30 years of the design studio’s fonts visualizing brands from Hermès to Jimmy Kimmel, along with work from other designers who utilize them.
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.
Inkbot Design
MAY 20, 2024
Tips for Crafting a Unique Logo Design Have you ever really thought about logos? Those signs and wordmarks are everywhere, on each product, service or company we see. But did you know how much thought and effort is put into making a single logo design ? More than meets the eye, a logo is beautiful and represents the brand’s identity. It should tell everything about a business at a glance — its values, personality and unique selling proposition — if well designed.
Creative Boom
MAY 20, 2024
Take That has been at the top of the pop music game for three decades now, and not by accident. Ric Lipson of entertainment architects STUFISH explains how they helped Britain's hardest-working band put on a truly spectacular show for their latest arena tour. In the world of live entertainment, few names carry the weight of Take That. After all, most boy bands fizzle out after just a couple of years.
Creative Bloq
MAY 21, 2024
AI-powered tools that transform footage from low to high quality. But watch out; Video AI 5 is incredibly RAM intensive.
Design Milk
MAY 20, 2024
If you’ve ever been inside a camper van or watched someone else in one, you know that oftentimes one has to slouch or bend over due to their low ceiling heights. Then there’s Noovo Plus who is setting out to change that. Built on the Super High Roof platform, this innovative vehicle offers unparalleled comfort, versatility, and off-grid capabilities, making it an ideal choice for adventurers and remote workers alike.
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