Inkbot Design
JULY 13, 2023
Why You Shouldn't Design a Logo Yourself In an era of unlimited online resources and DIY tutorials, it's tempting to believe that you can conquer every challenge, including logo design. After all, how hard can it be, right? Well, my friend, I'm here to share some eye-opening insights that might change your perspective. Did you know that 94% of people form their first impression of a brand based on its logo alone?
Just Creative
JULY 12, 2023
Now that small business owners promote their companies via websites, blogs, webinars, podcasts, and social media, web developers see business cards as important as stacks of copy paper in the current environment. Even in the digital age, business owners still value business cards. Do you not believe that such business cards must be appealing and enable you to maximize the benefits of your enterprise ?
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Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Image courtesy of Shillington Shillington's flexible, intensive design courses are bringing AI into some of its curriculum to stay ahead of the curve. We explore how Shillington sees AI not as replacing designers but as enhancing their work and creativity. For 26 years now, Shillington has been providing a more flexible and affordable route into the design industry than the traditional university degree.
UX Collective
JULY 9, 2023
Guidelines and strategies for meaningfully leveraging AI in your applications With the recent advancements in AI, we as designers, builders, and creators, face big questions about the future of applications and how people will interact with digital experiences. Generative AI has unleashed huge possibilities with what we can do with AI. People are now using it to write articles, generate marketing and customer outreach materials, build teaching assistants, summarize large amounts of information,
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
Inkbot Design
JULY 13, 2023
Coffee Logo Design: Inspiring Branding for Caffeine Lovers Hey there, coffee aficionados and brand enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a journey that will revive your senses and stimulate your creativity? Grab your favourite cup of joe and dive into the captivating world of coffee logo design. Coffee is not just a beverage; it's a culture, a ritual, and an integral part of our daily lives.
Just Creative
JULY 13, 2023
When was the last time you were blown away by a stunning creative poster design? “Wow, how amazing is that?” you must have thought. Maybe you also asked yourself a few questions: “Who made this poster?” “How did they get the creative poster design idea or inspiration?” And, most likely, “How much time and effort went into creating this masterpiece?
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I Love Typography
JULY 14, 2023
Read the book, Typographic Firsts In case you missed part one, catch up here. Today we have four more fantastic font families that are definitely worth checking out. Let’s jump straight in. The post New releases, fresh new fonts! — episode 2 appeared first on I Love Typography.
Spoon Graphics
JULY 10, 2023
This Photoshop glow effect has a cool retro vibe with its colourful gradient halos and blurry outlines, especially when combined with grainy textures to enhance the low-fi look. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make it in Photoshop and provide links to the free assets you need from my Spoon Graphics website. Assets used â–ş Activate the Roc Grotesk Font – [link] â–ş Download my FREE Duotone Gradient Presets – [link] â–ş Download my FREE Dirty Surface Textures – [link] â–ş D
Inkbot Design
JULY 9, 2023
Top 10 Packaging Design Tips for Captivating Products Did you know that packaging plays a vital role in influencing purchasing decisions? A staggering 72% of consumers admit that their purchasing choices are influenced by packaging design alone! That's right, folks. How you package your product can make or break its success in the market. So, whether you're a seasoned packaging pro looking for fresh inspiration or a budding entrepreneur eager to make a splash with your new product, these tips wi
Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Becoming a parent is an experience no one can fully explain or prepare for. Aside from the inevitable mix of emotions and sheer love for your new bundle of joy, unexpected things turn your world upside down. Inès Pagniez has attempted to share some of them in her humorous new campaign, Mum's Life. Using her trademark colour palette and charming clay figures, Inès Pagniez has expressed some of the universal realities of becoming a mother, from body changes and brain fog to low energy, in a fresh
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I Love Typography
JULY 13, 2023
Read the book, Typographic Firsts We have some great new typefaces to tell you about! From blocky and fun display families like Scusi to eccentric scripts like Exentrica (we love the name), to the elegant high contrast of Copperscript — oh, and a tall slim gem called Amberwood. The post New releases, fresh new fonts! — episode 1 appeared first on I Love Typography.
Spoon Graphics
JULY 10, 2023
This Photoshop glow effect has a cool retro vibe with its colourful gradient halos and blurry outlines, especially when combined with grainy textures to enhance the low-fi look. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make it in Photoshop and provide links to the free assets you need from my Spoon Graphics website. Assets used â–ş Activate the Roc Grotesk Font – [link] â–ş Download my FREE Duotone Gradient Presets – [link] â–ş Download my FREE Dirty Surface Textures – [link] â–ş D
Inkbot Design
JULY 13, 2023
eCommerce Logo Design: The Power of Visual Branding Where online shopping is the norm and competition is fierce, a well-crafted logo can be the key to unlocking success for your eCommerce venture. It's not just a pretty picture; it's a strategic tool that communicates your brand's essence , evokes emotions, and leaves a lasting impression on your target audience.
Creative Boom
JULY 13, 2023
Counter-Print's new book, Optic What is it about optical illusions that captivates graphic designers so much? These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over. In Counter-Print's latest book , the publisher delves headfirst into this mesmerising realm of art and design. Titled Optic , the book is a must-read for any discerning creative keen to learn more about Op Art of the mid-1960s and its optical effects continue to influence the language o
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SpeckyBoy
JULY 9, 2023
Quotes are among the most versatile web design elements. They can practically leap off the page. And you can also use them to create separation within long text passages. As for styling, there’s a whole world of possibilities. We can use the power of CSS and JavaScript to build quote UIs to fit our desired aesthetic. Everything from subtle typographic layouts to interactive presentations is possible.
Booooooom
JULY 13, 2023
A visual study of the Ardennes by Belgium-based photographer Luuk van Raamsdonk.
Inkbot Design
JULY 9, 2023
Unveiling the Truth Behind Deceptive Advertising Have you ever encountered an advertisement that seemed too good to be true? You know, the ones that promise miraculous results or claim to offer life-changing solutions with just a simple purchase? Well, you're not alone. In today's world, deceptive advertising has become widespread, leaving consumers frustrated, cheated, and even deceived.
Creative Boom
JULY 12, 2023
When you're a new type of company, distilling your message into a simple brand purpose and communicating that through a brand system can be a big challenge. We explore how DesignStudio did just that for flexible housing provider Habyt. Founded in Berlin in 2017 by Luca Bovone, Habyt is a provider of flexible housing that owns private and shared apartments across 25+ cities worldwide.
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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.
The Die Line
JULY 10, 2023
Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.
Booooooom
JULY 10, 2023
A modern deconstruction of the American cowboy archetype by photographer Brian Kaiser.
Inkbot Design
JULY 14, 2023
Wordmark Logos: Crafting Memorable Brand Identities Wordmark logos are a powerful tool in a brand's arsenal. They distil the essence of a company into a single, striking visual representation made entirely of letters. Think of iconic examples like Coca-Cola, Google, or FedEx. These brands have etched themselves into our collective consciousness through the sheer power of their wordmark logos.
Creative Boom
JULY 12, 2023
Illustrator and Manchester School of Art graduate Georgina Reynolds has already completed her first children's picture book with the award-winning author Oliver Sykes. She explains her creative process and what to expect from the story about a young girl's fight for equality. It's been a busy couple of years for 22-year-old illustrator Georgina Reynolds.
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.
Design Milk
JULY 14, 2023
Only a few days ago, I moved most of my plants outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, and I’m already wondering how to add more to the interior! Bujnie’s Floos Wall Plant Hanger has given me even more impetus to find a new climbing plant friend. Designed by Izabela Serej and Aleksandra Majdzik , Floos is inspired by nothing less than nature itself.
Booooooom
JULY 14, 2023
A selection of work from Moroccan-born Belgian photographer Mous Lamrabat.
Inkbot Design
JULY 10, 2023
Business Networking: Building Connections for Success Welcome to our latest blog post, where we'll dive into the exciting world of business networking and how it can catapult your success to new heights. Whether you're just starting out or already have an established venture, one thing remains clear: building connections is the name of the game. In today's connected digital age, networking has become essential to open doors, create opportunities, and accelerate professional growth.
Creative Boom
JULY 10, 2023
Probiotic soda company Culture POP has teamed up with Barcelona-based animation studio Niceshit to add some fizz to people's flat perception of soft drinks. And they've done it with the help of characters inspired by adult cartoons. Soda has been around since the eighteenth century, but it's fair to say that the drink has lost some of its sparkle in that time.
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.
Design Milk
JULY 12, 2023
Studio ANTIPOD created a new, vibrant world for the Tenderly Office , where tranquility and playfulness merge for an engaging workspace. Located in Belgrade’s newly opened GTC building, this inspiring interior spans three floors, covering over 3,000 square meters. Overall, Studio ANTIPOD designed a captivating office that seamlessly integrates Japanese aesthetics and the fun of building blocks.
SpeckyBoy
JULY 11, 2023
The way we build website prototypes has changed. Designers moved on from graphic editing software like Adobe Photoshop. These days, we tend to use niche apps like Figma. Prototyping apps have several advantages. They are purpose-built. Web and mobile app design is their focus. As such, these apps avoid the bloat that comes with generalized software.
Inkbot Design
JULY 8, 2023
Serif vs Sans-Serif: Unveiling the Typography Battle Typography, the art and technique of arranging type, is a fundamental aspect of design that holds immense power in shaping visual communication. From printed materials to digital interfaces, the choice of fonts plays a pivotal role in conveying messages, establishing brand identities , and influencing user experiences.
Creative Boom
JULY 11, 2023
London-based branding agency Ragged Edge has cut through the noise surrounding AI to bring out the best that it has to offer. It's all part of a rebrand for labelling platform Kili , which uses artificial intelligence as part of its high-quality training data. The possibilities offered by artificial intelligence continue to make headlines, with most people split into one of two clearly-defined camps: those who think AI will transform our lives for the better, and those who think it's out to get
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