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Studio Folly share the design secrets of Gubbins, the hit new word game

Creative Boom

Everyone's talking about Gubbins, which delightfully bucks mobile gaming trends with its offbeat art style and clever gameplay mechanics. We find out more about how it was made. We all love word games, but playing the same games all the time can get a bit wearing. So, we're always excited to check out new ones. And right now, everyone is talking about Gubbins , a visually dazzling title which puts a fresh spin on the classic word game formula.

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Epic viral video reveals the clever colour theory of Disney's Aladdin

Creative Bloq

These colours shouldn't have worked together.

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Simple and Clean Business Cards For Your Brand: A Guide to Timeless Design

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s digital age, clean business cards might seem like a relic of the past. However, a well-designed card remains a powerful networking tool. It’s a tangible representation of your brand, a physical object someone can hold onto and reference later. But in a world bombarded with flashy marketing, how do you create a business card that stands out?

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A Historic Building With a 3D-Printed Ceramic Facade in Amsterdam

Design Milk

Rotterdam-based design firm Studio RAP designed a bespoke facade in Amsterdam called the Ceramic House. This project showcases the seamless integration of tradition and innovation through the use 3D-printed ceramic technology. By utilizing custom algorithms and 3D-printed ceramic tiles, Studio RAP transformed a boutique facade into a mesmerizing display of texture, form, and craftsmanship.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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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'They're like eye candy': Milagros Pico on creating emotional illustrations bursting with colour

Creative Boom

Buenos Aires-based illustrator Milagros Pico specialises in creating images that are bursting with vibrant colours. She tells us how music and contradictory feelings shape her work. If the illustrations of Milagros Pico had a flavour, they'd definitely be bittersweet. Describing her work as "eye candy", her art has an appropriate sharpness and sourness to it.

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Corona beer turns stock photos into clever optical illusion ads

Creative Bloq

Simple. and cheap.

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Nubank’s New São Paulo Headquarters Is Pretty in Purple

Design Milk

Retrofitting a new modern office into a former warehouse doesn’t come without challenges. Spanning 10,000 square meters with triple-height ceilings at 15 meters tall, the industrial site was spacious but old and didn’t feel like a match for Nubank , a large digital banking platform servicing Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. MM18 Architecture saw the warehouse’s potential though, so the firm, led by architects Marcos Caldeira and Mila Strauss, set out to create a new headquarters that would unite th

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How to embrace failure and turn it into a creative superpower

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock When things go wrong, it's not the end of the world. In fact, it could be the start of something fabulous. Yes, working in the creative industries is fun and glamorous. But at the same time, this fast-paced, highly competitive world can also lead us towards a crippling fear of failure. We're constantly surrounded by people who are better than us.

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Residents criticise Californian city's minimalist new logo

Creative Bloq

Visalia isn't known for its pyramids.

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25+ Best T-Shirt Mockups (Free & Paid)

Graphic Design Junction

Have you poured your heart and soul into creating an awesome t-shirt design? But something feels missing? This is where t-shirt mockups come in! Mockups are like magic portals, transforming your flat design into a realistic product on a model or hanger. This guide dives into the best t-shirt mockups free and paid resources, helping graphic designers, t-shirt designers, and apparel designers of all levels showcase their work in a professional and eye-catching way.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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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A Guide To Choosing The Right Business Copiers And Printers For Creative Professionals

Designer Daily

Whether you’re a new design whiz setting up your dream studio or just looking to upgrade your old machine, the printer you choose can make a big difference. The right one should work seamlessly with how you create, ensuring every print looks terrific. Think of it like having the perfect tools for the job. Graphic designers might need a printer that captures every tiny detail, while architects might need one that can handle big printing jobs without a hitch.

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Penguin Books reveals the Cover Design Award 2024 shortlist

Creative Boom

Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Take a look at who's in the running for the coveted top spot. Everyone likes to think they don't judge a book by its cover, but in reality, we all do to an extent.

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"A weird, wonderful and demanding job": How Gina Alessi made the graphic design in Apple TV's Manhunt

Creative Bloq

There's an art to recreating 19th century America.

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Fresh and Free Graphic Design Resources Every Designer Should Have

Graphic Design Junction

The world of design is always changing, with new trends popping up all the time. To make killer visuals, you need the right tools. But fancy design software and stock photos can cost a fortune! Luckily, there’s a ton of awesome free resources online for graphic designers, no matter your experience level. This article will show you some of the fresh free graphic design resources to take your designs to the next level, from stunning photos to amazing fonts and mockup templates.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

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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Take 5: Artful JELL-O Shots, an Upgraded Incense Burner + More

Design Milk

1. Solid Wiggles I’ve been following Solid Wiggles since they first popped up in my Instagram feed more than a year ago. How could you not take notice of these little cubes of edible art?! These are the JELL-O shots you actually want to take because they’re as delicious as they are Instagrammable. Solid Wiggle has been creating handcrafted cubes and “jelly cakes” since 2020, when the brand was founded by pastry chef Jena Derman and master mixologist Jack Schramm.

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Scorpion Rose Studio rebrands kids' accessories brand Goldbug with nuanced nostalgia

Creative Boom

Elements of Goldbug's old identity were retained and refreshed where possible to preserve the brand's 56-year legacy. Lafayette American's Scorpion Rose Studio has rebranded the women-owned infant and children's accessories brand Goldbug, introducing a new visual language to help the company transition from B2B to B2C. Since its inception in 1968, Goldbug has distributed infant and children's accessories under four different brand names: GO by Goldbug, TravelBug, On the Goldbug, and Goldbug.

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The most annoying design trends according to graphic designers

Creative Bloq

Surprise, creatives hate minimalism.

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Why SaaS SEO Should Adapt a Multilingual Strategy?

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s fast and interconnected world, SaaS companies are expanding globally, not just by offering advanced software solutions. They are also striving to engage with a diverse international audience. A vital aspect to consider is implementing a SaaS SEO strategy to ensure visibility and user engagement on a scale. When offered by reputed SEO for SaaS companies , it revolves a lot around a multilingual strategy.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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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Designer Faride Mereb Discusses Book Design + Archival Research

Design Milk

Design Milk is excited to share the most recent lecture of the 2023/2024 academic year of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Design Conversation Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology. This session features Faride Mereb , an award-winning Venezuelan book designer, researcher, and educator who is based in New York City. In the lecture, Mereb highlights various case studies she has developed over the years in both Venezuela and now in the U.S. through her design studio, Letra

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What's next for graphic design, according to industry insiders?

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We canvass a panel of experts on where the graphic design profession is heading and how agencies might fit into a brave new, AI-driven world. Graphic design is an ever-evolving field, shaped by new technologies, changing consumer behaviours, and broader cultural shifts. So you can't stand still for too long. To get a sense of where the industry is heading in the future, we spoke to a panel of creative professionals.

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The new Asda logo looks a lot more sophisticated

Creative Bloq

A small change made a big difference.

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Free Square Business Card Mockup

Graphic Design Junction

Simple and clean Square Business Card mockup template offers an excellent solution for small businesses aiming to make a strong and memorable first impression. Its free availability, integration of smart objects, and high-resolution output provide a user-friendly and professional tool for showcasing business cards realistically. By leveraging such mockup templates , small businesses can efficiently and effectively present their brand in a way that stands out and resonates with their audience.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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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The Lumio Ovo Tilts Toward Portable Illumination

Design Milk

It’s become commonplace to add a rechargeable outdoor lantern or two to shed some light across an outdoor patio or balcony when al fresco dining is on the menu. But until recently, modern lamps sans the power cord designed for inside the home have been few and far between; those available would hardly warrant attention for their design, prioritizing function over form.

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The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has just found its perfect home

Creative Boom

Illustrator impression of the new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration © Nora Walter With the help of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is set to move into London's historic New River Head buildings. And the artist himself couldn't be happier. The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration – the UK's only public arts organisation dedicated to the craft of illustration – has found its perfect home.

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Whatsapp's UI redesign looks clean and fresh

Creative Bloq

And the Android version looks much more iOS.

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Creating Memorable Product Packaging Through Graphic Design

Graphic Design Junction

Product packaging plays a great role in establishing a brand identity and making a lasting impression on customers who eagerly purchase products offline or online. Well, effective packaging goes beyond initially capturing attention – it communicates the essence of a brand. Graphic design serves a pivotal function in this process. This article will explore why product packaging is so pivotal, examine the design methodology, and demonstrate how graphic design services can help differentiate

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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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Schenkar Shifts the Paradigm for Custom Sustainable Homes

Design Milk

Meandering steps set against emerald green sew circulation into the Andes mountains as each platform moves guests from turquoise waters to a monolithic, modernist structure situated atop the cliff some 6,200 feet above sea level in Guatapé, Colombia. On the 1.5 acre swath of private shoreline overlooking this fresh-water reservoir is a 3,500-square-foot structure and the latest addition to Seattle-based Schenkar Luxury Homes’ international portfolio, realized in collaboration with Bogota-b

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Tesco's Root & Soul brand identity turns plant-based eating from bland to bold

Creative Boom

Think there's nothing exciting about humble produce? Think again. Coley Porter Bell's new brand identity for Tesco's Root & Soul range transforms plant-based ingredients into show-stopping superstars. We all know we need to eat vegetables, but when was the last time you were actually excited by the idea? Well, if trends and diets are anything to go by, it looks like the popularity of produce is on the up.

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KFC finds a positive side to AI art fails

Creative Bloq

More fingers means more finger lickin'.

Art 325
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Ginori 1735 by AUGE

BP&O

Florentine design studio AUGE has created a sumptuous range of packaging for Italian luxury homeware brand Ginori, which was founded in 1735 as the Manifattura di Doccia by Marquis Carlo Ginori on the grounds of his villa at Doccia. Nearly three hundred years later, the venerable brand finds itself owned by Gucci, following a merger with Società Richard (and subsequent The post Ginori 1735 by AUGE appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.