Design Week
APRIL 22, 2020
Thought to have been adopted sometime in the 12 th century, the historic system of heraldry – coats of arms and other graphic armorial bearings – was designed so that individuals could identify themselves as belonging to a particular family, and showcase their heroic achievements. It was popularised on battlefields, so that those involved could identify their fellow soldiers.
Design Roast
APRIL 23, 2020
Vintage typography is fonts that have a retro look to them. They are more traditional in nature and may use colors that give them a sepia-toned look similar to what you’d see in old photographs. Printing and modern typeface design dates back to medieval times when Gutenberg began experiments in the 1400s. Typography allowed for a [.]. The post 9 Examples of Vintage Typography appeared first on Design Roast.
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Speckyboy Design Magazine
APRIL 20, 2020
For many website owners, it is anything but business as usual. COVID-19 has forced temporary closures or otherwise limited companies with physical locations. And even online retailers are feeling the pressure of working remotely and the domino effect of impacted vendors. It’s apparent that a number of businesses are scrambling to survive. This has meant developing new revenue streams on the fly.
Spoon Graphics
APRIL 22, 2020
In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of creating a colourful embroidered patch, based on the kinds of designs associated with National Parks. The artwork will incorporate a landscape scene at sunset, which helps to keep the design simple with a silhouette graphic and a warm colour palette. Stick around until the end of this tutorial to discover an easy way to make your digital design look real with stitching and embroidery effects. ?
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
Just Creative
APRIL 22, 2020
If you could look at the tools that a graphic designer uses daily like opening a toolbox, one of the biggest tools you’re likely to see is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a Swiss Army knife that helps graphic designers the tools they need to create amazing logos, designs, and branding for their clients. One of the best ways they do this is with the use of brushes and with that in mind, we wanted to take a look at 20 of the best free & premium Photoshop brushes out there so you can add th
I Love Typography
APRIL 20, 2020
On a cold morning in early autumn of 1536, in a small town on the outskirts of Brussels, William Tyndale was led from a tiny prison cell, then chained to a stake, strangled and burned. His crime? Daring to challenge the Catholic Church and his insistence on translating the Bible into English. Tyndale’s translation was […]. The post The Most Dangerous Book in the World appeared first on I Love Typography.
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Spoon Graphics
APRIL 20, 2020
Creating vintage style designs for company brands, T-shirts, packaging designs, book covers, window signs, and countless other graphic design project scenarios has never been easier with this huge bundle of 200 editable logo templates from Heritage Type Co. Logo Templates are ready-made designs that can be easily customised to quickly create stunning badges and emblems with a vintage theme.
Just Creative
APRIL 22, 2020
One of the biggest things about being a designer is the pitch that you make to potential clients and many times, this includes presenting your ideas as a presentation in front of who you hope will be your next client. But you can’t go into that meeting with just any old default template. You have to wow them, show them you know what you’re doing long before you get a handshake and a big fat payday.
BP&O
APRIL 23, 2020
LogoArchive was conceived, designed and sent to print in a day. It was inspired by a panel discussion at Somerset House as part of the exhibition Print! Now on to its sixth numbered release, LogoArchive continues to reconfigure itself with each new issue with the intention of surprising and delighting, particularly at a moment of […]. The post LogoArchive Issue 6 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Creative Market
APRIL 22, 2020
This year's graduation ceremonies, like so many other events, won't look anything like those of previous years. In the midst of social distancing policies and stay-at-home orders, members of the Class of 2020 will have to get (digitally) creative when it comes to celebrating their hard-earned titles. Whether you're designing digital graduation announcements, greeting cards, email graphics, social media posts, or pieces for at-home celebrations, here is a handpicked collection of graphics to comm
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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 Review
APRIL 20, 2020
Raissa Pardini always knew what she wanted to be when she was little – but perhaps more importantly, she always knew what she didn’t want to be. “I wanted to produce art but I didn’t want to be an artist, and that’s when I realised that design could give me all the art I needed in my life without [becoming] an artist.” The Italian-born, Glasgow-based visual designer has a clear penchant for vibrant colours, bold type and challenging forms, which she channels i
Booooooom
APRIL 23, 2020
A selection of work by Los Angeles-based illustrator and designer Eric Ross Bernstein. Selected illustrations from my graphic novel, Parallels. In an illustrated travelogue chronicling a series of alternate realities, an introspective wanderer searches for personal and existential truths in the whimsical worlds of his parallel selves. There is a place where mountains blow in the wind, where memories are floating orbs bobbing above the head, where words expire when left unspoken.
A Beautiful Mess
APRIL 18, 2020
Hi, friends! Do you ever re-edit photos? There are some images I’ve taken where, years later, I still love the composition and image itself, but the edit could use a refresh. Maybe some of you are going through old photos or memories while staying home, so I thought this was a great time to talk about some of the new and fresh presets we have available at A Color Story !
Speckyboy Design Magazine
APRIL 22, 2020
The world of interface design has gradually shifted from a design focus to a user focus. This means designers now care more about the experience rather than how something looks. You can design pretty websites all day but you need great UX to create a usable website. Granted UX is just one part of design, so you should study many areas. But if you’re getting more into the UX side of things you’ll love these YouTube channels.
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ID Identity Design
APRIL 20, 2020
Tamarind of Mayfair was the first Indian restaurant in London to receive a Michelin star. They wanted to continue to explore new ground with a new menu, interiors, and brand that was light and feminine. We worked closely with interior designers Sagrada , who we have collaborated with on many projects. A “floral” visual language was created, loosely inspired by the holi festival and smoke from the tandoor.
Booooooom
APRIL 24, 2020
A delightful series of movement drawings by Vancouver-based illustrator and animator Sebastian Curi (previously featured here ). Sebastian Curi’s Website. Sebastian Curi on Instagram.
Under Consideration / Brand
APRIL 24, 2020
“You’ve Got Male”. (Est. 1998) " Malecare is America's leading men's cancer survivor support and advocacy national nonprofit organization. Malecare, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, run by oncologists, psychologists, and social workers. Malecare sets the standard for best practice of patient peer to peer support. We push the limits of technology to create personalized cancer information delivery.
Design Wizard
APRIL 19, 2020
Create an engaging YouTube banner. A visually appealing YouTube channel is an important part of attracting subscribers on the platform. If viewers click into your channel and like what they see, they’re more likely to stick around. Your YouTube banner plays a crucial role in how your channel is perceived. If you’ve got attractive channel art , it sets the tone for the rest of your channel’s appearance.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
APRIL 21, 2020
I’m a big lover of good typo and lettering designs. This is the collection of best lettering and typography quotes design by professional Instagram artists and designers. Typography is always inspiration for those who know the importance of words. Good handmade lettering and typography designs are always great for inspiring. Today I shared the remarkable lettering, calligraphy and typography designs for type lovers.
Booooooom
APRIL 22, 2020
A selection of images from Berlin-based photographer Max Zerrahn’s new book. See more images from “Snake Legs” below! Max Zerrahn’s Website. Max Zerrahn on Instagram.
The Die Line
APRIL 20, 2020
The graphic system utilizes custom typography, expressive illustrations, and a primary color palette to connote a sense of play and sophistication in the suite of products.
Its Nice That
APRIL 21, 2020
The Urbino-raised designer discusses his experimental practice – one that’s seen him work across editorial, typography, web design and cultural research projects.
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 Junction
APRIL 23, 2020
These are twenty five lovely vintage fonts would be perfect for your vintage style projects also great for Logotype, Branding Design, Logo Design, Digital Lettering Arts, T-Shirt/Apparel, Poster, Magazine, Signs, Advertising Design, and any vintage design needs. Clean vintage style fonts are comes with upper and lowercase characters, large set of punctuation glyphs and numerals.
Booooooom
APRIL 20, 2020
Photographer Parker Stewart’s series “Esmerelda” is a portrait of a fictional town.
Under Consideration / Brand
APRIL 20, 2020
“Mapping the Huma Gradient”. Established in 2011 (as Medopad), Huma , headquartered in London, UK, is a global health tech company that partners with scientists, technologists, healthcare, and pharma professionals to understand, treat, and help prevent poor health. Their main focus is on the collection and distribution (among doctors and health providers) of patient data captured through wearable devices and parsing of digital biomarkers through their own app into usable insights.
Its Nice That
APRIL 23, 2020
The emojis play on every design in-joke in the book, from faux Adobe logos to file naming and 3D wizardry, there are even portraits of famous designers to help us “express ourselves in isolation”.
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.
Graphic Design Junction
APRIL 22, 2020
Download high quality Packaging Mockup to showcase your product packaging design in different styles and arrangements. These mockups are perfect to display beverage, drinks, cosmetic products, chocolates, milks and box packaging designs and impress your client. All presentation mockups are available in Photoshop PSD format, easy to use and customize, just use smart object for the replacement of design, change font size/color, background and present flawlessly.
Colossal
APRIL 19, 2020
All images © Markos Kay and Jay Kriwol. Back in the early days of anatomical illustration (c. 1500 – c. 1800), artists often rendered the human figure within the lavish landscape of the anatomist’s hometown. These historical illustrations are part of what inspired photographer Jan Kriwol and CGI artist Markos Kay to create the photographic series Human After All.
Under Consideration / Brand
APRIL 23, 2020
“The Fast and the Forward”. Established in 2010, Skyeng is an online English language school that contracts over 11,000 teachers to help people in Russia and Eastern Europe learn the language through short, engaging lessons. It sounds a little like Duolingo but with an actual person teaching you in real time instead of a green owl. As the largest online language school in Eastern Europe with almost 100,000 students, Skyeng is listed among the top 20 "RuNet" (Russian Internet) companies by Forbes
Design Week
APRIL 20, 2020
Alphabet has rebranded cryptocurrency platform Coindirect. The Manchester-based design studio has created the brand identity, strategy, digital interface and messaging for the digital currency service. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset, that works as a currency by using cryptography to ensure the security of financial transactions. It is distinct to traditional financial systems as it uses decentralised systems, as opposed to a central banking system.
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