The Branding Journal

MAY 23, 2023

One of the key components of building a successful brand is developing a strong visual identity. This article looks at what a visual identity is, why it’s important for your brand, and how to build one that’s memorable and unique. What is a Visual Identity? A brand’s visual identity is a combination of graphic elements that represent and identify it, including its logo, color palette, typography, imagery, and other design elements.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 20, 2023

The Benefits of Design Education: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation Welcome to the intriguing world of design education , a field that beautifully blends creativity with practicality and imagination with technology. “The Benefits of Design Education: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation” will enlighten you about the significant role of design education in shaping innovative minds and fuelling modern society's growth.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. A successful company today can only be imagined with a unique face created by designers. These individuals are experts in their field, so they know what will set you apart. The demand for these experts has remained strong over time. From 2021 to 2031, it is only anticipated to increase by 3% annually.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 21, 2023

A logo is an essential component of any business or brand. It serves as a visual representation and can leave a lasting impression on customers. Designing a logo that captures the essence of your brand requires a strategic and creative approach. In this article, we will guide you through the process of designing a professional logo step by step. Whether you’re a graphic design novice or an experienced professional looking for some fresh insights, this comprehensive guide will provide you w

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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

MAY 23, 2023

London-based illustrator Sarah Peters has liberated herself from the fear of making mistakes by taking her work in a surprising new direction with her 50 Faces Challenge, where she tasks herself with drawing a different portrait over 50 days. Getting stuck in a rut and worrying about the standard of your work is a common concern for creatives. This can lead artwork to become stagnated and uninspiring, but there are ways to break out of it.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 24, 2023

The Role of Digital Product Design Agencies in Creating Customer-Centric Solutions Product design is creating a product that solves a customer or business problem. This involves painstaking research, design, prototyping, and testing to create a functional and attractive final product. Nowadays, many product development companies can help you work on your next project.

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UX Collective

MAY 24, 2023

I would like to tell you a story: “A couple of years ago my friends Doug, Jim and I completed a 4-kilometre hike to the Lions Head Lookout. When we reached the lookout, we stood at the edge of a sheer 500-meter cliff face which provided a spectacular view of Georgian Bay. On the horizon, we could see the start of the boreal forest growing along the edges of the Canadian Shield while below us, kayakers paddled along the wild, glacial shore of the Bruce Peninsula.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 24, 2023

Storytelling in Design: Creating Brand Narratives That Resonate In a world saturated with advertisements and brand messages, capturing the attention and loyalty of consumers has become a formidable challenge. In this crowded marketplace, storytelling is a powerful tool for designers to create brand narratives that captivate and resonate with their audience.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock By automating dull, repetitive tasks, generative AI can help you finish work faster and free up your time to be more creative. We explain how to go about it in the right way. Working as a freelance designer or running a creative business is a fantastic way to make a living. You get to spend your days using your imagination and creative skills to make cool stuff and see it being used by real people out in the world.

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Designer Daily

MAY 22, 2023

Your relative, friend, or colleague’s birthday is coming soon, and you haven’t chosen the right birthday card yet? We bring you the best selection of 30+ unique free happy birthday wishes with images ! Give happiness, pleasant moments, and joy to your loved ones, even if you are very far away. You can download any image without restrictions and send it using instant messengers or social media!

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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.

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Just Creative

MAY 25, 2023

The power of presentations isn’t only based on your eloquence, The visuals that support what you have to offer significantly impact how well your sales go, regardless of whether you’re selling your most profitable services or pitching your brightest ideas. In other words, the feel, aesthetic, and graphical cohesion of your presentations say a lot about you as a creative and an entrepreneur.

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BP&O

MAY 25, 2023

Anyone over about 25 would likely feel that of all people, big-time YouTubers aren’t exactly in need of a coffee fix: high-octane, breathless excitement and endless, pause free chitchat don’t exactly scream ‘3pm slump’. However, Irish YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, aka Jacksepticeye – who boasts more than 52 million social media followers, and nearly 16 billion views on YouTube alone – The post Top of the Mornin’ Coffee by Earthling appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2023

© Fangyu Ma Atlanta-based illustrator Fangyu Ma creates decorative and narrative illustrations that bring viewers joy thanks to their vibrant colours and unique animal imagery. It's all part of her mission to approach subjects from different angles and present the world anew. Originally from a small city in China's Shandong Province, Fangyu Ma has become a Communications Arts Award winner, a selected winner by American Illustrated, and has even scooped accolades from the Society of Illustration

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I Love Typography

MAY 25, 2023

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Looking for a new sans serif typeface to add to your design arsenal? Look no further! We’re currently offering six of our most popular sans serif typefaces at a special sale price. The post Save Big on 6 Popular Sans Serifs appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 22, 2023

Graphic Design in Digital Marketing: Driving Engagement, Conversions, and Brand Success As you swipe through your feed, that one ad grabs your attention. It's creative, vibrant and communicates a brand story in just a glance. That's the magic of graphic design in digital marketing— a combination that's taking the business world by storm. This is an era where online visuals hold power.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 23, 2023

Creative logo design serves as a powerful tool in today’s visually driven world, capturing the essence of a brand in a single symbol or wordmark. A well-crafted logo not only represents a company’s identity but also leaves a lasting impression on its audience. With the ever-evolving design landscape, the possibilities for logo creation are endless, leading to a plethora of innovative and inspiring designs.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2023

© Will Cordell Texas-based illustrator Will Cordell specialises in drawing "neurotically detailed" artwork that draws the viewer in with their intricate observations. We caught up with him to learn more about his work and how it helps him to communicate with the world. If you've ever read The New York Times, Forbes Magazine or Devolver Digital, you might have come across the work of Will Cordell.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

There’s never been a more exciting time to explore the world of graphic design until today. The boom of the digital space has not only increased the demand for quality designs, it’s also birthed the accessibility and feasibility of such a lucrative skillset. From the get-go, graphic design may seem like an intimidating space, but when you take the best classes available today and listen to mentors you know you can trust, the creative process gradually becomes easier.

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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

MAY 20, 2023

Brand Development Strategy: Unleashing the Power of Your Brand We've all heard the saying, “A brand is more than a logo,” but have you ever stopped to consider the depth and breadth of that statement? Your brand is the beating heart of your business, the lifeblood coursing through every department, every product, every decision. It's your story, your ethos, your promise to the world.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 22, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is essential when it comes to securing your dream job. A well-designed resume templates can make a significant difference in capturing the attention of hiring managers and showcasing your skills and qualifications. The ultimate collection of unique and creative resume templates offers a range of innovative designs that will help you make a lasting impression.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2023

We reveal the new 'masterbrand' for Channel 4, courtesy of Pentagram partners Hudson-Powell and 4Creative, and dive into the thinking and principles behind it. If you ever watch Channel 4's programmes online, you may have noticed that their on-demand service All4 was recently renamed as just 'Channel 4'. Clearly, something's been in the air. So it may not surprise you that the broadcaster has today unveiled a new masterbrand, bringing all its content, channel brands and streaming service togethe

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We And The Color

MAY 23, 2023

Exploring Nature’s Majesty: a collection of landscape vector illustrations – all available for download. Nature has always been a captivating muse for artists and designers, and the ability to represent its beauty through art is truly remarkable. Vibrands Studio , a renowned creative studio known for its exceptional design work, has produced a breathtaking collection of landscape vector illustrations.

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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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Inkbot Design

MAY 21, 2023

How Graphic Design Contributes to Better Branding A picture, they say, is worth a thousand words. Imagine how much more value you could add to your brand with intelligent, effective graphic design. Welcome to our deep dive on “How Graphic Design Contributes to Better Branding.” If you've ever been struck by the unmistakable swoosh of Nike or the simple elegance of Apple's bitten apple, you've felt the powerful influence of good graphic design.

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Design Milk

MAY 23, 2023

“Colorful” is an accurate word when discussing the cast of characters associated with the rich history of synth maker Moog Music over its span of seven decades. Parliament Funkadelic’s futuristic P-funk party? Check. Gary Numan’s dystopian synth pop melodies? Definitely. Dr. Dre’s laid back G-funk West Coast vibes? Most definitely.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2023

Want to get into font design but feel confused by the craft? French type design foundry Blaze Type has put together a straightforward guide to demystify typography and make the practice accessible to everyone. Packed with practical advice from the founder and type director of Blaze Type, Matthieu Salvaggio, How to Design Fonts contains over ten years' worth of his hard-won learning and practice.

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We And The Color

MAY 26, 2023

Download this highly professional curriculum vitae template and get the job of your dreams. In today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is essential to secure your dream job. One effective way to make a lasting impression on potential employers is through a well-designed and visually appealing curriculum vitae (CV). Adobe Stock, a renowned platform for creative assets, offers a game-changing solution with a professional CV template designed by contributor Roberto Castill

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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

MAY 21, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Web Design Company If you're here, it's probably because you're standing at the threshold of a significant decision for your business or personal brand – selecting the right web design company. It's as critical as choosing the right pair of shoes for a marathon because, let's face it, the digital realm is the ultimate endurance race.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 23, 2023

PDF (Portable Document Format) has been around for a long time. You might say it’s almost as much a part of the web as HTML. Not that these files are in any way vital. It’s just that you see them everywhere. Their continued presence is both understandable – and a bit baffling. PDFs can be viewed on any platform or device. Native browser support makes using these files a no-brainer over proprietary options like Microsoft Word.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2023

London-based illustrator Jingxin Fang stays true to herself and refuses to follow the herd in her beautifully detailed illustrations, documenting the world around her and the wonderful people who inhabit it. Specialising in "colourful textures and cute things," the work of Chinese illustrator Jingxin Fang has appeared in several picture books, scooped the 2022 iJungle Illustration Merit award and been shortlisted for the 2021 Communications Arts awards.

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Booooooom

MAY 24, 2023

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