Creative Boom
JUNE 26, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. We speak to a range of creatives to find out how they did it and gather their best advice. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. But right at the start, we won't lie: it can be pretty darned scary.
Designer Daily
JUNE 28, 2023
Image source In a world fueled by visual storytelling, where creativity knows no bounds, a graphic design degree becomes your passport to a universe of limitless possibilities. As you embark on a thrilling journey to discover your career path, envision a future where your artistic flair becomes your superpower. Like you, I was also worried that all the efforts I had put into classes and the experts I had paid to do my homework for me and guide me toward academic excellence would go down the drai
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Inkbot Design
JUNE 29, 2023
Brand Identity Design: Crafting an Authentic and Memorable Brand Image Have you ever caught a mere glimpse of a logo, tagline, or colour scheme and instantly recognised the brand behind it? Think about Nike's iconic swoosh or Starbucks's unmistakable siren, and you'll get the idea. If you've experienced this, you've encountered the power of a well-crafted brand identity.
Inkbot Design
JUNE 27, 2023
Pricing Page Design: Boosting Conversions and Revenue Hello there, digital design enthusiasts and aspiring conversion wizards! Let's get our creative juices flowing because today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of pricing page design. In this world, psychology and aesthetics meet head-on to create powerful marketing strategies. We all know that the pricing page is a pivotal website component.
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
The Die Line
JUNE 27, 2023
Dieline is a global package design community and showcase of package design inspiration. We cover industry news, sustainable packaging news, design trends, and host our own packaging conferences, package design events, and Dieline packaging design awards.
Creative Boom
JUNE 26, 2023
London-based photographer Owen Harvey delves into the rifts surrounding Spanish bullfighting in The Matador, a new series of images which examines the blood sport's history, its impact on younger generations and the values which people still draw from it. Dating back to 711AD, bullfighting is a landmark of Spain's culture and identity. But with opinions split over the relevance of a blood sport in the modern world, the once proud institution appears to be in more danger than the men who proudly
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Spoon Graphics
JUNE 26, 2023
Download my collection of botanical garden illustrations for free to add vintage flower graphics to your artwork. These kinds of botanical drawings are commonly used as poster prints, home decor and rustic card & invitation designs. Usually vintage illustrations like this are sourced from antique prints, but I harnessed the cutting-edge power of AI technology to generate these floral illustrations from scratch.
BP&O
JUNE 29, 2023
From Wes Anderson to ‘accepting the job’ and distinctly dystopian new romantic relationship models; in recent years, it’s felt like you can’t move for chat about AI – its weirdest uses, its hilarious shortcomings, and a hell of a lot of scare-mongering about it stealing our jobs. The platform that’s dominated much of the conversation is ChatGPT, an AI chatbot The post Cohere by Pentagram appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Creative Boom
JUNE 28, 2023
© Oliver Perry New York-based illustrator Oliver Perry brings the retro charm of vintage magazine cartoons into the modern day with his artwork documenting the weird and wonderful residents of the city he calls home. Sometimes classic cartoons can feel like they're depicting a world from another dimension, and perhaps this is most evident with somewhere as famous as New York City.
HONGKIAT
JUNE 26, 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly resource roundup! We’ve carefully curated a variety of resources ranging from UI libraries to fonts and wallpapers. These are intended to spark creativity in our designer colleagues and streamline the web development process for our developer peers. So, without any further delay, let’s explore the complete list.
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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
JUNE 26, 2023
Modernism in Graphic Design: A Visual Revolution There's an adage in the design world that you might have heard: “Don't just look at the world—see it.” It's an invitation to appreciate the underlying design principles that have shaped our visual culture. Today, we will turn our lenses toward one of the most influential eras in design history: Modernism.
UX Collective
JUNE 25, 2023
Supercharging already unequal and discriminatory systems through AI. Artwork by Isabel Chiara. Source: Giphy Today, humans interact much more with AI models rather than other humans. Whether for entertainment on Youtube and Netflix, inspiration on Instagram and TikTok or for finding a partner on Tinder and Hinge, an AI model decides which humans and content we should interact with.
Creative Boom
JUNE 25, 2023
Animal Religion collage The Chinese artist has been drawing out people's inner animals and turning them into incredible art. We talk to her about her process and inspiration for this unique series. It's a fun dinner party game: asking each other, "If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?" So we were intrigued to see how Chinese artist Lihui Liang has been putting this concept into practice with her latest project, Animal Religion.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 24, 2023
Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software that can help you take your photos to the next level. With these Best Lightroom Presents features, you can adjust the exposure, contrast, color, and more to create stunning images. In this article, we will discuss the best Lightroom presets for taking your photos to the next level. We will cover a variety of presets, from basic adjustments to more creative looks.
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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.
Booooooom
JUNE 30, 2023
A selection of work by illustrator Emilie Seto based in Marseille, France.
UX Collective
JUNE 25, 2023
A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release at the Config23 Conference. Read to the end to see the other side. The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode: A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release in the Config23 Conference Speak To Me Designers are on a perpetual quest to find meaning in the objects of their lives.
Creative Boom
JUNE 28, 2023
San Francisco-based illustrator Emma Cheng has swapped her stethoscope for sketchbooks by switching from a medical career to a full-time freelance illustrator. Here she explains how her previous profession is shaping her current one. The arts and sciences can often seem like unrelated fields. But for Taiwanese illustrator Emma Cheng, the two can work together in stunning and surprising ways.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 29, 2023
Have you ever come across a low-resolution image that failed to make an impact or catch your attention? How often have you wished to enhance the quality and visual appeal of images effortlessly? The world of design relies heavily on the power of visuals, and using high-quality images is paramount to capturing attention and conveying messages effectively.
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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.
Design Milk
JUNE 29, 2023
A Brutalist-inspired apartment in the suburbs of Rome in Tor de’ Cenci recently received a complete renovation by STUDIOTAMAT. Designed for a lawyer couple, the project consisted of renovating the 120-square-meter apartment, along with a coveted 40-square-meter terrace. The Casa Rude residence overlooks the Castelporziano Nature Reserve offering both wooded and sea views, an ideal locale after years of living in small apartments in the heart of the city.
UX Collective
JUNE 30, 2023
The road to design maturity gets longer The inflation of design as a profession and why I no longer call myself a service designer Photo is by Jan Huber from Unsplash I love doing service design. I was so excited when I first heard — in 2005, I believe — that there is such a thing that offers a look at design from a system point of view in the form of university studies.
Creative Boom
JUNE 26, 2023
© Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, courtesy of the artists and Counter Print Spanish artists Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda have captured the world's imagination using various props and backdrops for their meticulously posed photographs. Now you can enjoy browsing some of their favourite shots in their highly-anticipated new book, Happytecture. Trained as architects, the Valencia-based duo have built a considerable following on their respective Instagram accounts, where there seem to be no limits to th
Inkbot Design
JUNE 27, 2023
Marketing Project Management: Strategies for Success Picture this. It's a Monday morning, your to-do list is teetering on the brink of an avalanche, and an incoming barrage of emails is hitting your inbox every few minutes. You've got campaigns to plan, content to create, and analytics to review, and you're supposed to get it all done yesterday. If you're a marketing manager, this might sound like an average day in the office, and the term ‘project management' is likely something you're fa
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.
HONGKIAT
JUNE 26, 2023
Automation is a hot topic in the technology sector today, and for good reason. It’s a key driver of productivity, enabling maximum efficiency in various tasks, particularly when it comes to web services. This is where Zapier comes into play – it’s one of the simplest tools for automation. Zapier stands out as a highly popular automation tool. It’s compatible with hundreds of web services and even supports conditional workflows.
Its Nice That
JUNE 26, 2023
In a conversation with the London-based illustrator, we uncover his collaborative relationship with the journal, how he approaches each cover and the many ways in which he sources inspiration.
Creative Boom
JUNE 27, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock A well-crafted brief is the cornerstone of effective branding. Ed Silk, global head of strategy at JDO , explains how to write one. A brief is the seed from which every project develops and evolves. And whatever direction your creative team goes in, the brief is always there to refer back to, like a creative contract, grounding you and ensuring everyone's on the right track.
SpeckyBoy
JUNE 30, 2023
State of CSS 2023 – Take part in this annual survey that shows where CSS is headed. Theme Toggles – Check out this collection of animated toggles for use on your website. SVG Hub – A library of over 70 custom-color elements ready to paste into your project. 8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Animating Words – Examples that bring your text to life.
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
JUNE 26, 2023
The 50 Best Digital Marketing Tools to Use If swimming in the digital ocean, you'd better have the right gear. But with thousands of marketing tools cluttering the market, choosing the right one can feel like finding a needle in a digital haystack. Welcome to your roadmap through this maze – “The 50 Best Digital Marketing Tools to Use. Now, I hear you thinking: “Surely, not all these tools are created equal?
Vandelay Design
JUNE 30, 2023
Do you use stock resources in your design projects? Read this Creative Fabrica vs. Envato Elements comparison to see which is better for you. The post Creative Fabrica vs Envato Elements: Which Subscription is Better? appeared first on Vandelay Design.
Creative Boom
JUNE 28, 2023
Bavaria-based artist and brand designer at PUMA Shane Finegan brings together stamps and sneakers to tell the history of famous footwear with Stampsolector. We caught up with him to learn more about this unlikely combination. "Stamps and sneakers go together perfectly," enthuses Shane Finegan. "They do!" And while they might sound like an odd match to the outsider, his reasoning makes a lot of sense.
Graphic Design Junction
JUNE 29, 2023
Have you ever encountered an image that caught your eye, but the cluttered or unsightly background distracted from its essence? How often have you wished to remove the background from an image effortlessly and give it a clean, professional look? The art of background removal holds the key to transforming visuals and unleashing their true potential in graphic design.
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