Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are lots of pros to going freelance, but also quite a few cons. We give you an honest assessment of both to help you decide if it's the right lifestyle choice. If you're thinking of going freelance, you're probably getting a lot of encouragement from people you know who've already taken the leap. "It's fantastic!
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
In a world where digital technology dominates the way we communicate and create, the art of hand lettering typography has found a new life in the digital age. Digital modern hand lettering typography seamlessly combines the elegance and artistry of traditional hand lettering with the precision and versatility of digital tools. In this article, we will explore the evolution, techniques, tools, and contemporary relevance of modern hand lettering typography.
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Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
History Of The McDonald's Logo Design Evolution McDonald's, the world's largest and most iconic fast food chain, is arguably more famous for its golden arches logo than its mouthwatering menu. What started as a small burger stand in San Bernardino, California, in the 1940s has grown into a global empire serving 69 million customers daily in 118 countries.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Boost your abilities and raise your earning power with the best art books on the market. We present a curated list to help you develop your illustration practice. Building your skills as an illustrator is mainly about practice, practice, practice. But you have to know the fundamentals first. And even if you've had years of experience and success, it's easy to forget some of those fundamentals or realise that you may have missed a few lessons the first time.
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
HONGKIAT
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
How often do you notice billboards while walking or driving? If you’re like most people, not many billboards manage to grab your attention. But that’s not your fault; it’s up to the billboard to be captivating enough! So, what makes a billboard truly unforgettable? What needs to be on that billboard to make drivers risk a glance while they’re on the road?
Just Creative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Having trouble installing and activating the fonts in Adobe Creative Cloud? We’ve been there. Now that Adobe has moved its product to the Creative Cloud suite , glitches are much more common. And there is no tab in the software’s Help menu to resolve the glitches. So if you are facing the “Adobe Fonts not Syncing ” issue, you will need to troubleshoot it manually.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Learn from the mistakes of others, and it might save you years of frustration and poor direction. We gather the best advice from creatives that they wish someone else had shared back in the day. "If I'd known then, what I know now." It's a common refrain from older people, full of regret for the mistakes they've made, the opportunities they've failed to capitalise on, and the wrong paths they've gone down.
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Located in the historic and lush city of Kamakura, just an hour outside of Tokyo, stands a pretty unique house , named A Cat Tree House. It’s a feline paradise designed for a couple in their thirties and their two beloved cats. Architect Tan Yamanouchi of AWGL has redefined what it means to design a home by taking inspiration from the clients, the four-legged kind, who don’t speak human language.
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The best handwritten script, signature, and brush fonts offer a wide range of possibilities for graphic designers and creatives alike. These fonts have the power to infuse designs with personality, emotion, and style. Whether you’re aiming for a rustic, vintage look or a contemporary , professional vibe, there’s a font in these categories that can help you achieve your desired effect.
BP&O
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In June 2023, a giant of British cultural life awoke from a three year slumber. The return of the National Portrait Gallery evokes a joy that is made all the keener when one recalls the troubled time in which it closed its doors: March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and public life evaporated in the announcement of that The post National Portrait Gallery by Edit Brand Studio appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
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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.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Professional Exploration Category Winner: The Governess by Trevin Wyant We reveal the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2023, and share their winning pieces. Looking for visual inspiration? Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? In both cases, we've got 22 pieces of illustration that you simply have to check out.
Booooooom
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
For our regular art and photo spotlights, we've always asked to see a body of work—multiple images—either a series or a cohesive selection of images. This is still the case for our spotlights, but we've realised this approach can be limiting when people don’t have enough work that's ready to share. So for this open call, we're allowing single-image submissions.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Check out the artistry of the perfect resume and cover letter template by graphic designer Danny Aldana. In the tumultuous sea of job applications, your resume and cover letter are the lighthouses guiding potential employers to the treasure that is you. But why settle for a mundane piece of paper when you can wield a masterpiece, crafted by the virtuoso of design, Danny Aldana ?
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The call for submissions is open for the 2023-2024 A’ Design Award & Competition – want to enter? Projects that focus on innovation, technology, design, and creativity are being accepted for consideration until February 28, 2024. You’re invited to take part by entering your best works, projects, and products that have been designed within the last 10 years for a chance at winning the big award.
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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.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Interactive artwork is great in theory, but in practice, it can be difficult to get viewers to play ball. Here's a great example of how to get them on side, from Dutch agency StudioSpass. Who doesn't love an art book fair? It's a fabulous way to get fresh creative inspiration and potentially some great gifts for loved ones, too. And even better if there's some actual art to bring the event to life and elevate it above just a visit to your local bookshop.
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Award-winning websites serve as beacons of innovation, creativity, and excellence in this field, offering designers and developers an endless source of inspiration. In this article, we will explore a curated selection of award-winning websites that showcase cutting-edge design, user experience, and interactivity. These web design wonders not only impress but also provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their web design game.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Adobe Photoshop is a versatile and powerful tool for digital image editing and manipulation. Whether you’re a professional graphic designer or a hobbyist photographer, mastering Photoshop shortcuts can greatly enhance your workflow and efficiency. In this guide, we’ll tell you 20 essential Photoshop shortcuts for both Windows and Mac users. 1.
Design Milk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
1. Sangmin Oh I’m fascinated by this artist/designer who creates the most unusual sculptures out of textiles. He is pushing the boundaries on what you can do with fabrics, manipulating them into different textures and freeform shapes. For this year’s Milan Design Week, he merged sculpture, lighting, and textile design together for his exhibition, Knitted Light , which definitely gives me “Stranger Things” vibes. 2.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
The Manhattan Birdhouse by Jason Sargenti. "This was inspired by Philip Johnson's AT&T building in NYC," says Jason. All photography courtesy of the artist and PHX Gallery, Chicago Artist and architect Jason Sargenti has recreated a series of iconic buildings, both real and fictional, as birdhouses, and his work is about to go on show in Chicago.
Creative Nerds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Photoshop is a powerful tool for graphic design, editing, and photography. One of the useful features offered by the software is the ability to trace objects or logos. In this detailed blog post, we’ll share a step-by-step tutorial on how to trace any object or logo in a matter of seconds using Photoshop’s Content-Aware Tracing […] The post How to trace a logo or object in Photoshop first appeared on Creative Nerds.
Booooooom
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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UX Collective
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
An exploration of AI’s typographic capability and what you can learn from it How do you go about picking fonts for a project? Do you just “wing it?” Pick something that looks good and is somewhat aligned with the requirements of the project? Or do you always use the same fonts again and again, regardless of requirements? Maybe you have a personal preference for some of these fonts?
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.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? We explore six of the best tried-and-tested strategies. Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Minimalist architecture is a design movement that emerged in the mid-20th century and has since grown into a prominent and enduring style. Characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality, minimalist architecture has left an indelible mark on the world of design and has become a symbol of modernity and elegance. In this blog post, we will delve into the essence of minimalist architecture, its historical roots, key principles, and its influence on contemporary design.
Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
5 Best Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator: Free And Paid Graphic design is an ever-evolving creative field that uses digital tools to bring ideas to life. For over 36 years, Adobe Illustrator has been the undisputed industry standard software for creating vector graphics. With its powerful features for image editing, typography, and graphic design, Illustrator enables designers to craft polished logos, icons, illustrations and more.
UX Collective
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Aim for quality outcomes, not just outputs — that’s how we can drive customer and business value! Designing for outcomes enables us to focus on customer needs and meaningful business results. “Start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology,” Steve Jobs once said. To write a compelling story, start with the ending as a meaningful destination.
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.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock The leaves will soon change colour, there's a growing cooler breeze in the air, and the students are back in town. The perfect time, in short, to take a new course and learn some fresh skills. Here are six of the best. It doesn't matter how young or old you are; September is a season of transformation that very much puts us in the mood to learn new things.
Abduzeedo
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Solino by Fol.: An Exemplary Display of Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 0909—23 The world of branding and graphic design is ever-evolving, but certain projects manage to stand out with their sheer brilliance and creativity. 'Solino by Fol.' is one such marvel from the reputed design studio, Fol. , based in Istanbul, Turkey. At the core of this brand's visual identity is a harmonious and impactful color palette.
Inkbot Design
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Fashion's Muse: How the Vogue Logo Redefined Beauty Logos hold an almost mystical power. With just a glance, they can conjure up entire worlds in our minds – the swoosh of Nike igniting dreams of athletic triumph, the bitten apple symbolising innovation and rebellion. In fashion, no logo has captured the public imagination quite like Vogue's. Those sleek, capital letters have represented the pinnacle of style, sophistication, and cultural influence for over a century.
SpeckyBoy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Recreating drop caps in web design hasn’t always been simple. Early implementations were often clunky. They required various hacks. Yet their look could vary from browser to browser. The text surrounding this decorative character also played a role. Modern CSS has a way of making things easier. And the drop cap is no exception. It’s now possible to create an attractive and functional element.
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