Sat.Dec 21, 2024 - Fri.Dec 27, 2024

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The Graphic Designer’s Screen Guide: Is Your Monitor Holding Back Your Designs?

We And The Color

Let’s talk about monitors. As a graphic designer, you aren’t just staring at a monitor; you’re peering into your creative universe. It’s the portal through which your ideas take shape, where colors dance, and where meticulous details come to life. Think about it: your screen isn’t just a piece of hardware, it’s the foundation of your workflow, the silent partner in your artistic process.

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The psychology of fonts: how fonts make you feel

Creative Bloq

We take a dive into the psychology of fonts, looking at how different fonts are perceived.

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A Tribute To Nature: Standards Manual Releases Parks 2

Design Milk

The National Parks Service has always inspired a vision of wonder for nature. Publisher Standards Manual returns with a brilliant green second edition of their first book, Parks , an anthem to graphic design in collaboration with photographer Brian Kelley , now in its fifth reprint. Parks 2 includes over 300 passages, interviews, pictures, and pamphlets, a comprehensive assortment of the often overlooked literature and structure of a storied part of American graphic design history.

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Revamping Your Branding Strategy: Strategies for a Successful Rebranding

Inkbot Design

Revamping Your Branding Strategy: Strategies for a Successful Rebranding When you think about your brand, what first comes to mind? Is it the logo? The catchy slogan ? What are your customers' feelings when they encounter your products or services? Sometimes, brands evolve, consumers' needs shift, or market dynamics change. So, let's explore why rebranding can be a game-changer for your business.

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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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50 Best Logos Of 2024

Graphic Design Junction

The collection of 50 best logos of 2024 you need to see and spark your creativity showcases innovative designs that are redefining logo concepts and visual branding. From startups to established brands, these logos set the bar for creativity and professionalism. This curated selection will inspire designers and businesses alike to elevate their branding.

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The best typography of the 1960s, chosen by the experts

Creative Bloq

It was an era in which geometric shapes and new technologies revolutionised lettering forever. Our experts look back on the best typefaces of the 1960s.

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Artist Spotlight: Almost Free Services

Booooooom

A selection of work by artist, illustrator, and graphic designer Mathieu Courbier aka Almost Free Services.

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65 Best Condensed Fonts for Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

Best condensed & narrow fonts for graphic designers offer a perfect way to create stunning, professional designs with limited space. Whether you are working on branding, advertising, or sleek UI designs, condensed fonts provide versatility and style. Their compact nature allows for impactful visuals, even in tight layouts, making them a must-have for every designer’s toolkit.

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See an exclusive glimpse of digital artist Vinne's first book

Creative Bloq

My Way showcases Vinne's dynamic anime-inspired work.

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Another Year, Another Weird Victorian New Year Greeting Cards

Design You Trust

In Victorian England, New Years cards emerged as a playful extension of the Christmas card tradition, blending creativity and humor with heartfelt wishes. Unlike Christmas cards, they were less tied to religious themes, allowing for whimsical and unusual designs that often featured symbolic imagery. Many cards included bizarre illustrations, such as anthropomorphic animals or objects, which reflected Victorian superstitions about luck and prosperity.

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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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“Coming Home” by Photographer Varvara Gorbunova

Booooooom

A selection of images from a project by Prague-based photographer Varvara Gorbunova.

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50+ Top Graffiti Fonts for Urban-Inspired Graphic Design

Graphic Design Junction

From street to screen, top graffiti fonts for stunning typography and lettering. Graffiti-inspired fonts are more than just an artistic expressionthey’re a bold way to infuse personality, energy, and urban flair into your projects. Whether you’re designing posters, logos, or social media graphics, graffiti fonts are perfect for adding a rebellious touch or emphasizing modern street style.

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Logos in 2024: This year was both pivotal and controversial

Creative Bloq

Three big themes emerged within logo design in 2024.

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The Élite Series by Manu Grinspan

We And The Color

So, have you come across Manu Grinspan’s “lite Series” yet? It’s something to think about. I find it interesting how he merges the old with the new. It’s like he’s taking a classic pencil sketch that feels so human and then boosting it with AI. It’s a fascinating blend, isn’t it? The word “lite” itself carries a lot of weight.

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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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Creative Stationery Design Tips To Wow Clients

Inkbot Design

Creative Stationery Design Tips To Wow Clients Let's get one thing straight. Creative stationery design isn't merely about ink on paper. It's an art and science blend of aesthetics, functionality, and brand identity. When you think about stationery , you might picture a plain notepad or a basic card. But what if I told you that it can be so much more?

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30+ Best Adobe Illustrator Brushes: Enhance Your Vector Art

Graphic Design Junction

Transform your designs with these must-have Illustrator brushes. Whether youre creating intricate vector illustrations, vibrant digital art, or professional designs, having the right tools in your creative arsenal makes all the difference. Adobe Illustrator brushes offer a versatile range of options to enhance your artwork and streamline your workflow.

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A practical guide to using AI in architecture

Creative Bloq

Breaking workflow bottlenecks.

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How to Create a Sophisticated Brand Guidelines Brochure Using This Elegant InDesign Template

We And The Color

PixWork’s “Brand Blueprint” Template: A Casual but Elegant Look Ever wished you had a foolproof guide for your brand? Well, this “Brand Blueprint” template designed by PixWork using Adobe InDesign just might be it. It’s a brand guidelines brochure template, perfect for outlining everything that makes a brand unique.

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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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This Artist Creates Humorous Collages and Memes by Merging Classic and Modern Subjects

Design You Trust

Nizar, a talented visual designer from Tetouan, Morocco, brings a fresh perspective to classical art through his creative digital collages. Using Photoshop, he seamlessly blends iconic masterpieces with contemporary pop culture elements like memes, blockbuster films, and global events, crafting playful yet thought-provoking works. His approach reimagines timeless art, creating connections between the past and present while celebrating how art evolves to reflect modern culture.

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Strategic Layout Design: Making Every Element Count

Inkbot Design

Strategic Layout Design: Making Every Element Count Whether you're working on a website, an app, or even a physical space, strategic layout is the backbone that holds everything together. Think of it as the road map that guides users to their destination. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about functionality and user experience. Without a solid layout, all the creative vibe you're trying to capture can easily fall flat, like a souffl that never rises.

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Designers are going wild for this clever logo design

Creative Bloq

This brand identity hits all the right notes.

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WHAT THE HECK WAS ANDREW WYETH THINKING WITH THIS SYCAMORE TREE?

Illustration Art

Andrew Wyeth drew this "preliminary" study of a sycamore tree in preparation for a landscape painting. Andrew Wyeth, 1941 (30" x 40") Every artist has to be prepared to sacrifice their only wealth-- hours of their life-- on the altar of the Great God of Art. Still, one might be excused for wondering: was this guy nuts? Was this drawing a wise sacrifice of the artist's time?

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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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Vibrant and Expressive Character Designs by Hong SoonSang

Design You Trust

Hong SoonSang is a South Korean concept artist and character designer based in Suwon. He is renowned for his vibrant and expressive character designs, which often feature a distinctive, stylized aesthetic. His work spans various genres, including animation, illustration, games, and comics. Throughout his career, Hong has developed a diverse portfolio that showcases his ability to create dynamic and engaging characters.

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YIMMY'S YAYO™ #anchor

Designspiration

Saved by Daniel Petit (@danielpetit).

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Inspired by Halo, this stunning sci-fi landscape is a real-time render from Unreal Engine

Creative Bloq

Inspired by the Halo videogame franchise, this stunning sci-fi landscape is a real-time render from Unreal Engine

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Bletro Font by Roomspace

We And The Color

Bletro: The Cool Kid on the Block So, Bletro, huh? Its a sans-serif display font. Do you know those fonts that are meant to grab attention? This one does. You see a lot of those, right? But Bletro, it’s something else. It’s from Roomspace. Ever heard of them? They make some pretty nice stuff. Bletro has this cool combo thing going on. Its modern, but it also has a retro feel.

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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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Impressive Posters Illustrated by Dudley Hardy in the Late 19th Century

Design You Trust

Dudley Hardy (18671922) was an English artist celebrated for his iconic theatrical posters, which gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Influenced by Art Nouveau, his bold designs and dynamic compositions revolutionized graphic design, making his posters both visually captivating and highly effective for West End productions and musical shows. h/t: vintag.

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Design Work Life » cataloging inspiration daily #branding #atipus #design #graphic #ritmia

Designspiration

Saved by Ryan Hubbard (@ryanjhubbard).

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This clever optical illusion requires a change of perspective

Creative Bloq

People are still struggling to find the circles.

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Teatro Coliseo’s Timeless Branding Redesign

Abduzeedo

Teatro Coliseos Timeless Branding Redesign abduzeedo 122624 Explore Teatro Coliseos striking branding and visual identity crafted by Toms Rodriguez Pea. Teatro Coliseo, a landmark in Argentinas cultural fabric, stands as a beacon of transformation and adaptability. With a history that spans from its origins as a skating rink to becoming a renowned musical theater, the space has continually reinvented itself.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?