Just Creative

MAY 19, 2020

This article has been contributed by Vincent Sevilla. Web design is a key contributor to online conversion rates. People are visual beings, so it’s only natural that their decisions can be driven by what they see on your site – from colors and fonts , to how your content is laid out on the page. The idea here is to strike the perfect balance between form and function – good design is not just about aesthetics alone, it’s also about understanding user experience.

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Trendland

MAY 21, 2020

RIO is an ice cream concept inspired by one of the most colorful cities in the world – Rio de Janeiro. Imagined by Kazakhstani graphic designer Berik Yergaliyev , the branding chosen for the project reflects the main associations of this city – bright, yummy and sunny.

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Spoon Graphics

MAY 20, 2020

I’ve been admiring the lettering work on vintage insurance maps lately. These old documents were originally drawn up by hand by master penmen, who illustrated the title page with ornate lettering and detailed embellishments. Painstakingly illustrating artwork like this by hand is a dying art form that would have taken years of training to become a master of penmanship, but we can create similar text styles with the help of digital fonts and modifications in Adobe Illustrator.

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Booooooom

MAY 22, 2020

New color in the times of slow coffee. Terrence Caviar & Kristin Texeira. We’re crazy about the paintings of our friend Kristin Texeira, so we had the idea to make photos inspired by the elemental shapes and soothing color palettes that make up Kristin’s beautiful abstract compositions. Everyone under stay-in-place mandates (Kristin in upstate New York, myself in San Francisco, and Michelle in Columbus, Ohio), we collaborated remotely and were reliant on using items we already had in our pos

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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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Just Creative

MAY 21, 2020

The days of fonts being created by hand are long gone. These days fonts tend to be created through the use of design programs and one of the most recent formats to reach the stage is OpenType-SVG which is a font format that has some or all of the components that it consists of presented as scalable vector graphics. These SVG fonts feature gradients, patterns, or colors which are embedded in the characters themselves.

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BP&O

MAY 18, 2020

Text by Richard Baird. Inside Lottozero was an exhibition of international artists that covered a wide-range of artistic disciplines. It was conceived by Arianna and Tessa Moroder and curated by Alessandra Tempesti. The exhibition took place at Lottozero / textile laboratories in Toscana, Italy and ran until November 20th, 2016. Under the concept of “Non-stop Fruition”, the exhibition […].

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Creative Market

MAY 21, 2020

This article was created in collaboration with our friends at MURAL , an online tool for visual collaboration, inspiration and innovation anytime, anywhere, on any device. Remote design projects allow talented creators to work with the companies and individuals that need their support, no matter where either party is located. Remote work, however, comes with unique challenges that our industry as a whole is learning to navigate.

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Just Creative

MAY 19, 2020

This article has been contributed by Ivio Agency. Any successful business starts with an effective branding strategy. A brand strategy is a long-term plan that affects all facets of your business. This can be overwhelming to put together when you are new to the game. But have no fear, if you are starting your brand from scratch, use the help of a brand strategy workshop to get the job done!

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BP&O

MAY 22, 2020

Text by Richard Baird. Northzone is an early stage venture capital fund with the insight necessary to cut through the hype of funding and recognise strong teams doing good work. From their offices in London, Stockholm and New York they partner with founders at Seed, Series A and Series B stage across Europe and America. London-based Ragged Edge worked with […].

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Tuts Plus

MAY 22, 2020

A restaurant's menu holds a lot of responsibility. A good one will ignite hunger cravings and give customers a rundown of what to expect. So make the design count! Now you can create enticing restaurant scenes with high-quality menu mockups. Great for websites, profile banners, and more, these visuals help designers and restaurateurs make compelling imagery fast.

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Creative Market

MAY 19, 2020

Clay mockups feature user interface designs on clean, minimal devices with rounded edges. For businesses with products to promote or designers who want to build an appealing portfolio, there are many different kinds of clay mockups available for purchase. Let's take a closer look at 15 of the best sets you can find on Creative Market. Pixel 4 & 4 XL Clay Mockups.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MAY 17, 2020

Emoji seems to have invaded every part of our culture. What started out as a niche feature for mobile phone users and computer geeks has become its own phenomenon. Now, we see these little characters on t-shirts, marketing campaigns and even not-so-funny feature films. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that emoji have become a sort-of common language.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 18, 2020

All content management systems (CMS) have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some are meant for very niche offerings such as eCommerce or membership sites, while others are a jack-of-all-trades. In addition, these systems range from open source to proprietary. Beyond the market-leading WordPress, I have had the opportunity to dabble in a few other systems.

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Under Consideration / Brand

MAY 18, 2020

“Put all your Eggs in this one Basket”. (Est. 2019) Bowl & Basket is a new private label food and beverage brand from ShopRite , a retailers' cooperative of supermarkets with stores in six states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Design by. Pearlfisher (New York, NY, office). Related links. N/A. Relevant quote To take ShopRite beyond value, Pearlfisher ensured that the overall creative approach and vision conveys both quality and modernity and still ma

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Graphic Design USA

MAY 22, 2020

Audra Nebolini of the New York office of brand strategy and design consultancy CBX on the power of storytelling and it’s meaning for marketing and brands going forward.

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The Logo Smith

MAY 21, 2020

The post The Lost PBS Logo Animations by Lubalin, Smith, Carnase, Inc. Recreated by Jonathan Katav appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. The Lost PBS Logo Animations by Lubalin, Smith, Carnase, Inc, and Animated by Edstan Studios, Recreated by Jonathan Katav. On day 18, the 3rd April 2018, the website Lubalin 100 — 100 Years of Herb Lubalin 1918-2018, 100 Days — celebrated the discovery of some long lost PBS logo animations , that were originally animated somet

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ID Identity Design

MAY 22, 2020

Brigade Court is a residential development at the former headquarters of the London Fire Brigade. The Grade II listed building was one of the capital’s first ever fire stations where the firefighters lived and trained. Located in Borough, the new development features period conversions in the original Victorian building, as well as many new-build apartments.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

Spring and summer are not cancelled. In fact, as we continue to physically distance, we will want to create outdoor respites that are inspiring, vibrant and maybe even a little whimsical and romantic. Here are 10 outdoor furniture pieces for spring that imagine a dreamy al fresco environment. (For more furniture, lighting and accessories, check out our Spec Sheets ). 1.

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BP&O

MAY 21, 2020

Text by Richard Baird. Erik Berglin is Stockholm-based contemporary artist. His work is flows from his understanding that some people find the art gallery uninviting and uncomfortable, and the artworks displayed as requiring insight to really appreciate. He himself has said that he dislikes 90% of the exhibitions he visits but adores the 10%. This clearly informs […].

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Creative Review

MAY 21, 2020

London studio A New Kind of Kick designed the club’s graphic language, having been briefed to create something “more grown up” as the club moved from a seasonal pop-up to a permanent venue. It also needed to reflect what Design Director Robert Loeber describes as the “social abandon” of the sport. “The design strategy grew from the proposition of ‘For Fun.

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Under Consideration / Brand

MAY 21, 2020

“Under the Rainbow”. (Est. 2005) "The natural choice for those looking to keep healthy, Meridian is the UK's leading producer of nut butters. Made in their own factory in North Wales, Meridian's nut butters are naturally delicious and provide an excellent source of protein and energy. All of the products in the Meridian Foods range are free from palm oil, supporting the environment and primates.".

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Shillington

MAY 17, 2020

After a communications degree and 10 years in different jobs in the creative industry, Shillington London graduate Laura Welch knew she hadn’t yet hit her stride. A trip to London from her native Oregon and an Info Session at our campus there changed all that. She moved to the city, enrolled in our full-time course and was a graphic designer three short months later!

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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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Fonts by Hoefler&Co.

MAY 19, 2020

Type designers love a good pangram. Pangrams, of course, are sentences that contain each letter of the alphabet at least once, of which the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog is surely the most famous. Lettering artists of the previous generation bequeathed us jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz; puzzlers are fond of the impossibly compact Mr Jock, TV quiz PhD, bags few lynx for its 26-letter world record.

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Design You Trust

MAY 22, 2020

A brand logo can make it or break it in the big game. Just look at the most iconic ones—from Apple to Nike, there’s something genius, yet so simple about them. But that’s an exception rather than a rule. The Italian graphic designer Emanuele Abrate knows very well how bad some logos can be. From unclear messages and typography gone wrong to designs that are just too afar to be saved altogether.

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Creative Review

MAY 19, 2020

As part of its Your Space or Mine project, the Build Hollywood agency family, which is made up of Jack , Jack Arts and Diabolical , has collaborated with Turner Prize-nominated artist Mark Titchner for a series of billboard takeovers across the UK. The Your Space Or Mine project gives artists and creatives a platform on the street, and Titchner’s colourful, typographic piece, titled Please Believe These Days Will Pass, is a “rallying cry for hope” and a bid to boost morale.

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Noupe

MAY 22, 2020

When someone first hears about your nonprofit and wants to do more research before donating, their first stop will likely be your website. In this day and age, your organization’s website is expected to have all of the information about your cause and how to get involved. However, if it’s poorly designed or otherwise lacks the information that users are seeking, they may ultimately leave without taking any further action.

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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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Its Nice That

MAY 18, 2020

Over a long conversation with the Italian illustrator about her astonishing career to date, we learn how it’s the people viewing her drawings who truly inspire her.

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Shillington

MAY 20, 2020

We’re announcing our 2020 Shillington Half Scholarships next month! To build up the excitement, meet six of our 2019 winners from New York, Sydney and London. Anderson, Mayo, Louise, Darsh, Mason and Niamh were all so excited to win a Shillington Half Scholarship back in 2019. We loved their applications, which ranged from a zine to a video and a stop-motion animation.

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Creative Review

MAY 20, 2020

Pentagram partner Paula Scher has teamed up with social activist and fashion designer Kenneth Cole on his new collaborative initiative, the Mental Health Coalition. The Coalition’s mission is to destigmatise mental health conditions, and address the ongoing public health crisis around mental health in the US, which has been compounded due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Cole wanted to take away the stigma of mental health conditions,” Scher tells CR on why she took on the project. &

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MAY 22, 2020

Mini Interactive Keyboard with Pure CSS – Learn the process behind creating this cool little keyboard. Show Me Emoji: Iconic Code Snippets – A collection of interesting and fun examples, starring your favorite (and some new) emoji. Let’s Take a Deep Dive Into the CSS Contain Property – How the contain property can speed up browser rendering. 171 favorite JavaScript utilities – Tons of handy JavaScript snippets – each just a single line of code.

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