Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image licensed via Shutterstock A commitment to lifelong learning will give you a sense of personal fulfilment and future-proof your career against AI. Read on to discover how to achieve this practice. As the summer winds down, the leaves start to turn, mums shop for the kids' school uniforms, and large groups of uncertain freshers are making their slow shuffle around the town and its pubs.

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Designer Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Becoming an instructional designer is a journey that combines creativity, pedagogy, and technology. It requires an understanding of how people learn and the ability to design effective educational experiences. For anyone looking to enter this dynamic field, there are several key steps you can take to prepare yourself for success. Whether you’re changing careers or looking to refine your skills, it’s essential to start with a solid foundation.

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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A brand new kind of design bundle has just dropped over at Design Cuts. Curated Collections are mini bundles of 4 related products for just $10, saving up to 90%. You’ll find collections of brushes, fonts, illustrations and more for Procreate, Photoshop and other art and design software. Which ones are your favourites? Each curated collection has a specific theme, so you can be sure to find one that’s made just for you!

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This month’s Designer Desktop takes us headfirst into the vibrant world of Annu Kilpeläinen. The Finnish-born, London-based artist and illustrator draws endless inspiration from two polar opposites: floral designs and automobiles, with a special fondness for the SAAB 900. Whether she’s hand painting a Ford Sierra field rally car, collaborating with brands like WeWork, contributing her artist’s vision to various magazines, or showcasing her work in solo shows in the United States and South

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From pandemic passion projects to illustrating for global brands, Kanioko's genderless characters are bringing much-needed representation to the art world. In a creative world hungry for original and diverse voices, Brazilian artist and illustrator Kanioko is making waves with quirky, genderless characters and vibrant colour palettes. This striking work is typically inspired by themes including personal childhood experiences, nostalgia, Brazilian culture, early Gen-Z kids' backgrounds, Y2K aesth

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I love the heritage-inspired design.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A recent residential renovation project in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain, has transformed a 915-square-foot space into a serene coastal retreat, showcasing a unique blend of Nordic and Mediterranean influences. The project, led by Eva González Estudio , focuses on creating a harmonious, adaptable living environment with an emphasis on custom furniture design and thoughtful material selection.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

If you're looking for inspiration fuelled by bright colours with swirls of surrealism and sprinkles of absurdity, then illustrator Andrey Kasay's latest exhibition to hit London is worth a slot in your diary. How did the baguette become a giraffe? We're not sure there's an answer, but if there is, it might involve a giant pink carp, a water dispenser and an armchair balanced on a sombrero – all elements from a new collection of works by Andrey Kasay showing at the Pocko Gallery in London from 5

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Elevate your slidedeck with these fonts, perfect for presentations.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the cutting-edge realm of digital design, staying updated with the latest trends is crucial. Whether you’re a graphic designer, brand strategist, or a business owner looking to elevate your brand’s visual identity, choosing the right font can make all the difference. Fonts are more than just text—they convey emotion, style, and personality, playing a pivotal role in how your brand is perceived.

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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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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

For California-based creative Leah Bradley , outdoor living is more than a weekend activity – it’s a way of life for her family of five, including husband Jake and their three children. When the family isn’t enjoying Southern California’s sun, surf, and sand, the family restores through their memory preservation project, We Are Dirt. Similarly and close by, modern lighting design studio Cerno embraces the California lifestyle, partaking in mid-afternoon surf sessions when time allows.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

George Underwood From schoolyard friends to legendary album covers, we chat with David Bowie's lifelong collaborator about his artistic journey and a new exhibition of work inspired by the much-missed singer. George Underwood may not be a household name, but his artistic vision helped shape the visual identity of one of rock music's most iconic figures.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We explain the difference between serif vs. sans-serif fonts, and what each has to offer.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

6 Keys to Successful Branding: Unlock Your True Potential Have you ever wondered why some brands attract a following while others simply fade into the background noise of the marketplace? It isn't magic. It isn't luck. And it’s more than having the largest advertising budget. No, the brands that capture our hearts, minds, and wallets have unlocked a powerful secret: they've mastered the art of branding.

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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.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Located in a 1970s building in São Paulo’s Jardins neighborhood, Brazilian firm RUA 141 Arquitetura transformed the JB Apartment that both honors its initial renovation from 2012 and introduces new elements to create a cohesive, modern aesthetic. The renovation project, led by architect Mona Singal, sought to preserve the original architectural language while introducing fresh, vibrant elements.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, many creatives find themselves grappling with a series of challenges in their professional lives. From lack of work to seasonal blues, here's how to navigate the hurdles of the autumn season. The creative industry is ever-evolving, and with each season comes a new set of challenges.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The variable font adapts to any sporting situation.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Psychology of Colour in Branding: A Comprehensive Guide Ever wonder why you're inexplicably drawn to certain brands? Why does that green mermaid make you want a coffee, or do those golden arches make your stomach growl? It's not magic. It's not mind control. It's colour. Colour is the silent conductor of the brand orchestra, the unseen puppeteer pulling at your emotional strings.

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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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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In design, as in nature, true harmony is achieved when individual elements coalesce to form something far greater than the sum of their parts. Beni Rugs , a Morocco-based brand renowned for its responsible craftsmanship, and FRAMA , a Copenhagen-based design brand celebrated for its minimalist approach, are set to introduce Terrain , a limited collection of flat-woven, undyed rugs.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Heltar by The Northern Block From playful sans serifs to versatile superfamilies, the latest font releases offer a great way to give your designs a fresh look and bring them to life this autumn. As we enter autumn, it feels like time for a fresh start. And so, as a designer, it's the perfect occasion to delve into the latest fonts on the market and consider updating your typographical toolkit.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Tavern puts a contemporary spin on Sizzler's archived illustration.

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Booooooom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A selection of professional online portfolio that illustrators have made using Format.

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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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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Creating a well-designed home is an art, one that involves building depth and character through thoughtfully layered spaces. Not only should objects and furniture complement each other visually, but they should have a story and a personal connection to transform a house into a home that feels special and original. This philosophy of design is something Alvar Aalto understood deeply, as reflected in both his studio and home.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Web3 isn't so much a technology than a cause to rally around. And so Fold7Design's designs for [REDACTED], a new Web3 movement and IRL event, are a real call to arms. Fancy a trip to Thailand? Then, if you're involved in digital design, there's a great excuse to visit. [REDACTED] is bringing together visionaries, builders and pioneers from across the AI and Web3 community in Bangkok.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

I can't stop watching this.

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Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Wonderfully designed by Elana Schlenker and Jordi Ng, packed with brilliant Anna Haifisch illustrations, and edited by Jon Dieringer (plus a top team of critics), this book will see you through your next 100 movie nights.

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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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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Bamboo Mood is more than just a collection; it is, quite frankly, a whole mood. In Roche Bobois’ latest collaboration with Jiang Qiong Er , the humble bamboo – a symbol and material synonymous with East Asian design – takes center stage. This iconic plant, revered for its strength and poetic symbolism, inspired the Chinese designer to create a collection that seamlessly blends modernity with cultural heritage.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

From the valleys of Kashmir to the studios of Florida, Ghazal Qadri crafts vibrant illustrations that tell stories of culture, empathy, and the power of art to inspire change. Both an illustrator and graphic designer, Ghazal Qadri has relocated from a picturesque valley in Kashmir, northwest India, to the sunshine state of Florida. There, she creates whimsical characters and settings for children's books and comics using a mix of imagination and keen observation.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Users are already jumping ship.

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BP&O

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Since the pandemic, sexual wellness offerings have carved out a space on the shelves of beauty and pharmaceutical retailers, from Sephora to CVS in the US, and even Boots in the UK (founded 1849). According to business insight platform Crunchbase, that’s thanks to ‘an increased cultural shift that embraced sexual pleasure as a crucial component of physical and mental health’.

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