Inkbot Design
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Perfect Graphic Designer's Home Office As a freelance graphic designer in the ever-evolving world of visual communication, having an inspiring workspace that fuels your creativity is essential. Your home office is where your innovative designs, campaigns, and branding emerge. More than just a place to work, your creative space should uplift and energise you.
The Die Line
AUGUST 14, 2023
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Inkbot Design
AUGUST 13, 2023
5 Tips for Building a Strong Visual Brand A strong and recognisable visual brand is no longer just a nice bonus—it's necessary for business success. With consumers exposed to thousands of ads and brands each day , you only have a few seconds to grab their attention before they move on. That's why crafting a visual identity that instantly conveys what your company stands for is critical.
Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 15, 2023
A consulting business helps other businesses by giving them good advice. They know a lot about different things like management, marketing, and more. These experts are called consultants. One cool thing about consulting businesses is that they can change and adapt quickly. They stay up-to-date with the latest trends and ideas. This way, they always have the best ways to help companies.
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
Graphic Mama
AUGUST 14, 2023
In today’s digital era, the power of art extends its influence across various domains – from web design and children’s books to posters, emails, games, and package designs. While the internet offers a plethora of readily available free and paid illustrations and graphics, the question arises – should you rely on premade graphics or embark on the journey of creating your own?
Creative Boom
AUGUST 15, 2023
Design agency Robot Food has collaborated with Badger Brewery to create an illustration-led rebrand that balances tradition and character. Paired with bold colours and updated typography, the new look aims to help Badger appeal to a wider demographic. Founded in 1777, Badger is a fiercely independent, Dorset-based brewery best known for its refreshing beers like Fursty Ferret and Hopping Hare.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2023
Ultimate Guide to Designing Logos with a Grid System Creating an impactful logo is no small feat. The mark must encapsulate a brand's identity and values in a single artistic expression that resonates with target audiences. This delicate balance of art and strategy is achieved through the harmonious marriage of design principles, creative vision, and strategic planning.
Graphic Design USA
AUGUST 18, 2023
Ageism in the graphic design industry is a perennial problem. Dan Crowder of Craft argues that mixing up ages in a firm, agency or business isn't just about fairness, it’s about being genuinely creative.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 14, 2023
Robotics software company Intrinsic has received a new visual identity reboot and visual tool courtesy of graphic design studio, Hudson-Powell. Hudson-Powell has created a new brand identity for Intrinsic, which is the software powering the future of robotics. Besides the new look, the team has also created a generative image and video-making tool for Intrinsic for businesses and developers to use.
Booooooom
AUGUST 16, 2023
An unsparing commentary on the brittleness of family ties in the face of modern life and death by Los Angeles-based photographer and filmmaker Brandon Tauszik
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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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 13, 2023
5 Essential Design Features for eCommerce Sites A well-designed eCommerce website is no longer just an online brochure for showcasing products – it is a crucial element influencing customer decisions and ensuring seamless online shopping experiences. As eCommerce continues its meteoric rise, the competition has become fiercer than ever. Businesses must leverage innovative design features backed by data and customer insights to create engaging online stores that convert.
BP&O
AUGUST 17, 2023
On first hearing, ‘Florentia Village’ is a ridiculous name for a warehouse complex in South Tottenham, as if Hyacinth Bouquet had somehow risen from the grave and gained a seat on the borough council in order to render floridly Italianate a grimy chunk of East London. However, the name does in fact arise from an organic nomenclatural etymology: indicating ‘flourishing’ or The post Florentia Village by DNCO appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 14, 2023
© Zupagrafika Playgrounds seem like such innocent spaces, purposefully designed for children. And yet, throughout the former USSR, various play spaces reveal the residing ideology and intent of the Soviet Union. Publishers David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka – who together make up Zupagrafika – uncovered this reality while travelling, photographing and illustrating the post-war modernist and brutalist architecture in the former Eastern Bloc and Western Europe.
UX Collective
AUGUST 17, 2023
The making of Peasy: A case study On becoming a type designer As a kid, I remember first getting interested in typography when I got my first computer, a Mac Plus, in eighth grade. Many happy hours were spent in Hypercard and Aldus PageMaker as I made interactive slideshows and newsletters. I remember poring over the Adobe Font & Function magazine and begging my parents for the first release of Myriad, a Multiple Master font that came on multiple 3.5 inch diskettes.
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Inkbot Design
AUGUST 15, 2023
20+ UX Design Tips for Creating User Experiences Today, attention spans are fleeting, and users have endless options; delivering an exceptional user experience (UX) is imperative. A thoughtful, intuitive UX captivates users, fosters brand loyalty , and drives conversions over time. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting this comprehensive guide will give you strategic insights and practical tips to elevate your UX to the next level.
BP&O
AUGUST 15, 2023
Organic food brands often land in the same visual territory as many vegan and eco-conscious counterparts – but when did the pursuit of consumer trust become so entwined with muted colour palettes, illustrated veg and rustic textures? There’s nothing inherently problematic with this combination of design elements, yet it has become a tired and overused formula for brands operating in The post Fergus by Principal Studio appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 17, 2023
Brand and design studio Koto has found a novel way to communicate eco-friendly credentials with its identity for sustainable packaging company De-extinction. Bursting with unusual colours and dinosaur imagery, it aims to warn users about the threat of single-use plastics. Everyone knows that single-use plastic is bad for the environment. In fact, it's such common knowledge that the message risks losing its impact.
Design Milk
AUGUST 16, 2023
Interactive outdoor art installations are some of our favorites! Now, Melbourne-based art and technology studio ENESS has launched A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly. The name of the permanent installation is exactly as it says – the whimsical benches store sunlight from custom solar panels and rotate, giving users a slow paced perspective of their surroundings.
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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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 13, 2023
How to Choose the Best Fonts for a Website Fonts are one of web design's most important yet often overlooked elements. The fonts you choose for your website speak volumes about your brand personality and values. Typography can elicit specific emotions and convey key messages to your audience. That's why selecting the right fonts for your website should not be taken lightly.
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 14, 2023
Ever found yourself frustrated that a simple Google search doesn’t quite cut it? Or perhaps you’re someone with an insatiable curiosity, constantly seeking new knowledge? You’re in good company, and the great news is that our smartphones are now more than just communication devices; they can be our personal learning guides. Yes, education apps have arrived, and they have the potential to revolutionize how we acquire new skills and knowledge, one app at a time.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 14, 2023
International strategic design agency JDO has collaborated with premium spirits company Pernod Ricard to design the identity for an innovative line of ready-to-serve whisky-based cocktails from the world-renowned Glenlivet distillery. Founded in 1824, Scotland's Glenlivet distillery has established itself as the premier name in the world of single malt scotch whiskies.
I Love Typography
AUGUST 13, 2023
Read the book, Typographic Firsts Perhaps the ideal way to appreciate Francis Chouquet’s 2023 typeface Scusi is to imagine the classic film posters painted and designed in the 60s and 70s by Italian film poser designer Sandro Symeoni, whose custom letter forms and typefaces adorned a bevy of imported Hollywood films destined to be translated or dubbed for Italian audiences as well as those originals made Cinecitta, the legendary film studio in Rome.
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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 12, 2023
History of the Lego Logo Design Evolution For every company worldwide, logo design plays a substantial role. It drives brand awareness and creates the company's sense of identity. Most company logos may seem simple before our eyes. In many cases, we take them just as mere means of identification. However, most logos represent specific meanings, generally the company's key ideas and beliefs.
Design Milk
AUGUST 17, 2023
Dawn Ranch is a 22-acre creative retreat featuring standalone cabins located in Guerneville, California, designed by Bridgeton Studio in collaboration with Brian Smith and Whitney Clark, who both contributed to the design of sister property, Marram Montauk. The property has a rich history of transformation, now re-emerging as a wellness destination after recovering from the floods of 2019.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 14, 2023
Brighton-based motion studio Buff has celebrated a decade in business by revealing a new, true-to-self brand refresh. We caught up with the creative team to learn about the fresh look and discover more about the Buff story so far. It's not every day you hit double digits. But that's just what's happened to Buff, a motion design and animation company that specialises in working with brands, agencies and non-profits.
We And The Color
AUGUST 17, 2023
The printing industry in the rapid change of the digital age. Is print dead? This is a question that many people have asked in the age of digital media, where information and entertainment are increasingly consumed online. However, the answer is not so simple. Print media, such as newspapers, magazines, and books, still have a significant role to play in the modern world, even though they face many challenges and changes.
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.
Inkbot Design
AUGUST 13, 2023
How to Rebrand your Business – a Simple Guide Rebranding is a delicate manoeuvre that many companies approach with trepidation. It's understandable – change is significantly difficult when altering something as fundamental as a business's brand identity. This identity encompasses everything from logo design , name, and tagline to messaging, visual design, and brand voice.
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 18, 2023
Let’s recall all the meetings, conferences, seminars, webinars, and events that you have attended to date. Now, choose the one that you would like to re-attend. It’s likely the one that added value to your business, enhanced your existing knowledge, and provided you with the right solution, isn’t it? Also, consider what made you spellbound and fall in love with that particular event or conference.
Creative Boom
AUGUST 14, 2023
From the series, The Outsiders © Marc Davenant There's nothing pretty about homelessness or living in substandard housing. Yet, British documentary photographer Marc Davenant has been capturing homelessness in modern Britain over a six-year period for his latest photo series, Outsiders. Though the images are beautiful, shot in black and white, they are intentionally provocative, sometimes haunting, and shockingly revealing of how people in marginalised communities are treated and expected to liv
Design Milk
AUGUST 16, 2023
ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, AI-enhanced smart home device, and numerous systems sometimes completely invisible to us are already altering how we work, play, and interact with the world. But few would conceive the burgeoning transformative technology taking on the form of something as humble as the Narratron , a small projector with a hand crank conceived to capture hand shadow puppetry and transform the poses into fairy tales narrated by artificial intelligence.
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