Graphic Design Junction
APRIL 22, 2023
As the world becomes more visual and technology-driven, the demand for skilled graphic designers continues to grow. Whether you’re just starting your design career or are looking to take your skills to the next level, there are several ways you can become a better graphic designer. Becoming a graphic designer typically involves a combination of education, skills development, and professional experience.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 26, 2023
How to Learn the Basics of Design Design is the lifeblood of visual communication, a harmonious marriage of creativity and functionality that breathes life into ideas and crafts compelling experiences. As a universal language transcending boundaries, design has become an essential skill in our increasingly digital world. Whether you're a budding artist or a creative enthusiast seeking to enhance your skills, learning design basics is a transformative journey that can open doors to limitless poss
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Just Creative
APRIL 23, 2023
Looking the best watercolor design resources ? We’ve compiled the ultimate list of watercolor design elements for your creative needs. These watercolor art & design resources are compatible with digital illustration apps like Procreate, Affinity Designer, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more. Get 65% Off Adobe Creative Cloud We’ve included the best watercolor brushes, graphics, textures and backgrounds into one one post so you can take your designs to the next level.
Graphic Design Junction
APRIL 26, 2023
Creating a design style guide is an important part of establishing your brand’s identity and presence across all platforms. It ensures that the look and feel of your products are consistent, helping to create a unique and recognizable visual language for customers. A good design style guide should include guidelines on logo usage, color palettes, typography rules, image styles, and quality standards, as well as user experience principles.
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
Inkbot Design
APRIL 25, 2023
Branding and Logo Design: How to Build a Strong Brand Identity You know, in today's lightning-fast world, having a brand identity goes way beyond just having a snappy name or a slick logo. It's actually the core of your business! It's that special something that makes you stand out from the rest of the crowd, grabs potential customers' attention, and weaves your brand's unique tale.
Vandelay Design
APRIL 24, 2023
These financial website design examples will provide plenty of inspiration if you're working on a site in the finance industry. The post Financial Website Design: 25 Examples for Inspiration appeared first on Vandelay Design.
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Vandelay Design
APRIL 27, 2023
Use this guide to choose fonts and typefaces with a purpose for your designs and branding projects. Practical tips! The post How to Choose a Font for Your Designs and Branding appeared first on Vandelay Design.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 26, 2023
Minimalist Logo Design: Why Less is More In today's fast-paced and visually saturated world, minimalist logo design has emerged as a powerful branding strategy, embodying the mantra “less is more.” This approach to logo design focuses on simplicity, clarity, and the power of visual elements to evoke strong emotions and create lasting impressions.
Creative Boom
APRIL 23, 2023
The Do Book collection holds a special place in many creatives' hearts. We explain how they're made, what's special about them, and why you should check them out. The Do Book Company is an independent publishing house in London that grew out of the Do Lectures, which has been gathering together the world's doers, disruptors and pioneers to share their stories since 2007.
Just Creative
APRIL 25, 2023
If you’re on the lookout for all of the best punk fonts , then we’ve got you covered! Here are our top 9 picks but for more options, keep scrolling. Punk fonts are unique, bold, and always full of attitude. They are very influential in graphic design and can be used in a wide range of projects. Moreover, these fonts are the best for adding a punk aesthetic to your designs and giving them an edge.
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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.
Spoon Graphics
APRIL 24, 2023
Access All Areas members have a wonderful set of Lightroom Presets to download this week, courtesy of FlowPresets. These 35mm Film photo effects are designed to recreate the unique texture, grain, and color tones of 35mm film, giving your digital photos the same warm, nostalgic feeling that only film can provide. FlowPresets create unique and beautiful Lightroom Presets for all types of photography.
We And The Color
APRIL 24, 2023
An In-Depth Exploration of Trendboyt’s Minimalist Illustrations Trendboyt ’s collection of minimalist illustrations is unlike anything else on the market. Through the unique take on art, the illustrator created a one-of-a-kind visual language that is sure to captivate any audience. Trendboyt ’s use of minimalism, pastel colors, surreal scenes, and abstract shapes are what truly set this collection apart from other stock illustrations.
Creative Boom
APRIL 25, 2023
Brand design agency SomeOne has recently unveiled its new identity for the World of Wedgwood , which draws on the pottery company's rich history and craft-based skills to create a stunning yet respectful new look. When it comes to rebrands, some identities are more delicate than others. Take the World of Wedgwood, the Stoke-on-Trent-based experiential site of the renowned and beloved pottery company.
Just Creative
APRIL 26, 2023
Are you involved in a business that deals with many customers and has a customer-centric approach? If you said yes, then this Adobe Campaign guide is for you. Below we outline the features, benefits and pricing along with some case studies. What is Adobe Campaign? Adobe Campaign is a complete marketing solution through email, mobile, social media, and offline campaigns.
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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.
HONGKIAT
APRIL 26, 2023
In this month’s edition, we’ve got some resources that I’m sure will make you excited. We’ve got a tool for spell-checking that can help catch those pesky typos in your code, a collection of Adobe React Aria, and a tutorial that will teach you the latest Next.js 13 and how to use ChatGPT effectively for web developers. Sounds exciting? Let’s dive in to see the full list.
We And The Color
APRIL 25, 2023
Introducing LiquidLayout’s Modern & Minimalistic Template Adobe Stock contributor @LiquidLayout has designed an amazing website template in Adobe Illustrator that offers a modern and minimalistic design. This template is optimized for a screen width of 1920 px and features simple line icons with an eye-catching look. Everything about this design screams sleek and polished – but let’s take a closer look at the features and find out what makes it stand out from the competition.
Creative Boom
APRIL 24, 2023
Magpie Studio has worked with renowned mixologist Ryan Chetiwaradana (aka Mr Lyan ) a hell of a lot over the years, but in very 2023 fashion, its newest work for the cocktail wizard was created using AI. AI hasn't been without its controversies, of course. With the recent (conveniently headline-worthy) Sony World Photography Awards 'creative open' category winner Boris Eldagsen admitting his winning "photograph" was in fact "co-created" with AI.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 28, 2023
Ultimate Guide to Effective Logo Design: Expert Techniques A logo serves as the visual cornerstone of a brand, embodying its identity, values, and aspirations. With just a glance, it can create an indelible impression on the minds of potential customers. As such, a well-crafted logo is essential to any successful branding strategy. This comprehensive article will explore the art and science behind creating logos that capture attention, foster emotional connections, and endure brand loyalty.
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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.
HONGKIAT
APRIL 25, 2023
Artistic style brushes in Photoshop can transform an ordinary photo into a stunning masterpiece with a few clicks. These brushes can add depth, texture, and character to your digital art projects, making them stand out. But with so many options available, finding the right brushes to fit your needs can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of 30+ free artistic-style Photoshop brushes that you can download and use to enhance your creative work.
UX Collective
APRIL 24, 2023
Adding Motion to the next decade of Atomic Design (Yeo, 2023) A century of animation Design has been on a journey for a very long time, but it was only in the past century that a new way of thinking about design emerged thanks to the advent of new technologies. A miracle was born when Walt Disney signed a contract to produce a series of Alice Comedies.
Creative Boom
APRIL 23, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. But how do you actually do it? Creatives from multiple disciplines share their best advice. Have things been a little quiet for you lately? If you're finding that offers of work are dropping off at the moment, you're not alone.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 26, 2023
5 Ways to Apply Design Thinking in Marketing and Branding The field of design is not just about aesthetics. It's also about understanding how people interact with the world around them and their expectations of the products they use. The psychology of design helps us understand how people think and behave, which can help us create better products that meet our customer's needs and desires.
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.
Graphic Design Junction
APRIL 25, 2023
All businesses today need a professionally designed and beautiful website to stay ahead of the competition. The modern consumer expects any website to have fast-loading screens and be easy to navigate, while also having an attractive user interface. Any experience otherwise will most likely lead to the person clicking off and going somewhere else. That being said, website design can become a conundrum for startups on a tight budget.
UX Collective
APRIL 25, 2023
Towards a harmonious partnership. Towards a Harmonious Partnership. Source: www.pymnts.com First, let me clarify that I understand the privileges that men have had and continue to have in the technology industry. The word “Man” was commonly used to refer to all humans, regardless of gender, in the English language during the Middle Ages and Early Modern period.
Creative Boom
APRIL 25, 2023
New York-based illustrator Yuchen Lu specialises in creating poetic artwork influenced by all things unreal, especially the ancient tales of Greek mythology and the eerie mysticism of Chinese folk tales. Born and raised in Beijing, Yuchen Lu grew up surrounded by an art-loving family. Her grandfather is a master of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, and her family home was always decorated with Chinese paintings, ceramics and vases.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 26, 2023
Unlocking Nostalgia: Top 10 of the Best Typewriter Fonts There is something about the distinctive look of a typewriter font that can instantly transport us back to a bygone era. With its single-line letters and unique irregularities, a typewriter font adds a sense of nostalgia and authenticity to any design. Whether you're working on a retro poster, a vintage website or a current project that needs a touch of character, typewriter fonts can exude a charm that other fonts don't have.
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.
Shillington
APRIL 27, 2023
Exposing yourself to examples of good graphic design is a healthy practice no matter who you are. Maybe you’re a student contemplating the next step in your journey. Or, you’re an award-winning graphic designer that’s staring at a blank computer screen, breaking out in a cold sweat. We’ve curated a list of 20 amazing graphic design examples, some created by our own graphic design course graduates and teachers.
UX Collective
APRIL 22, 2023
From images and copy, to colours and layout, the bots will shape-shift the web for your attention. The other day, I was talking with a technical project manager about artificial intelligence when I had a flash of the future: dynamic website experiences that are created by AI — on-the-fly by — uniquely for you … From images and copy, to colours and layout, the bots will shape-shift the web for your attention.
Creative Boom
APRIL 25, 2023
The work of illustrator Zhang Liang is instantly recognisable thanks to his vibrant use of colour and gross-out drawing style. We caught up with him to learn more about his career so far and what it was like to be the last disciple of renowned puppeteer John M. Blundall. If there's one thing that runs through all of Zhang Liang's artwork, it's his enthusiasm.
Inkbot Design
APRIL 27, 2023
How to Get A Job as A Graphic Designer The demand for creative and skilled graphic designers has never been higher. As visual communicators, graphic designers are responsible for creating captivating designs that convey ideas, information, and emotions through various media platforms. With their unique talent for translating concepts into visual form, they play an essential role in shaping brand identities , advertising campaigns, website designs, and more.
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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.
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