Creative Boom
MAY 6, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short of work? Don't see it as a problem; see it as an opportunity! We share practical tips from the creative community to help you make the most of your downtime. It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. But it can be a rollercoaster ride, with periods of intense activity often followed by long lulls where you have little or no work to do.
I Love Typography
MAY 5, 2024
Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Sandhouse font family from Tipastype. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Sandhouse appeared first on I Love Typography.
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BP&O
MAY 7, 2024
There’s always something intriguing about niche, singular companies, stores and brands. When I was growing up, I distinctly remember a shop that sold only various things made out of wicker, for instance. It both intrigued and baffled me then, before I understood the concept of a ‘front’, a la (or so rumour has it) the numerous shops that once lined The post Toundra by LG2 appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 10, 2024
The living room: a haven for relaxation, entertainment, and connection. It’s the heart of the home, where we unwind after a long day, gather with loved ones, and create lasting memories. But sometimes, this central space can feel uninspired, lacking the personality and warmth it deserves. If you’re looking to breathe new life into your living room and create a space that reflects your unique style, this guide is packed with inspirational living room décor ideas to suit every home.
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
Creative Boom
MAY 8, 2024
Sheffield-based graphic designer Matthew J Wood has transformed his love of football into a series of wonderfully retro illustrated posters. And they've even caught the eye of big-name clubs. For football fans, stadiums are more than just buildings. As designer and illustrator Matthew J Wood puts it, they're the only near constant for fans to grab hold of.
Design Milk
MAY 6, 2024
Set amongst a wooded backdrop of rugged mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Villa H takes inspiration from the simplicity and warmth of Nordic cabins. Designed by Studio B Architecture + Interiors , this modern mountain house embraces intimacy and modernity, while committing to principles of sustainability. At the heart of Villa H’s design is its ‘H’ shaped plan, creating two private courtyards on the front and back of the house.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 6, 2024
In today’s hyper-connected world, first impressions reign supreme. When it comes to professional branding, a cohesive visual identity and a thoughtfully crafted logo are no longer mere afterthoughts; they’re the cornerstones of establishing a distinct and memorable presence. This article delves beyond the realm of “examples” and conventional approaches.
Creative Boom
MAY 6, 2024
The founding partner of Chromatic believes agencies aren't being honest about looming job losses. Are we entering the age of the single-person, full-service agency? In case you haven't noticed, the advertising and creative industries are on the cusp of a seismic shift driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As our special report notes, AI is already regularly used in studios up and down the land for things like ideation and brainstorming.
Design Milk
MAY 8, 2024
After outgrowing their previous space in an old building in downtown Portland, Oregon, Skylab Architecture sought to find to a new home that could address their concerns: How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community? Where can we find a space to integrate gardens, an event venue, and a fabrication shop, as well as our studio?
Inkbot Design
MAY 6, 2024
Top 10 Mistakes Logo Designers Must Avoid Your company’s logo is one of the most critical components of its branding. It’s often the first thing potential customers see, and you must quickly communicate the right message about your business. Whether you’re an established brand giving your visual identity a refresh or a new startup looking for that perfect emblem, avoiding common mistakes is vital.
Advertiser: Issuu
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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 5, 2024
Photoshop brushes are a digital artist’s secret weapon. They can transform a blank canvas into a masterpiece, adding realistic textures, dynamic effects, and seamless blends. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your digital art journey, having the right brushes in your arsenal can make a world of difference. This article dives into the world of Photoshop brushes , exploring different types, their uses, and some of the best free and premium brush sets to elevate your digita
Creative Boom
MAY 8, 2024
Brooklyn-based illustrator Paco May captures New York's historic nightlife and the vibrant characters that make it special in his unique series of glittering artworks. New York's nightlife is famous for a reason. With clubs like Studio 54, Danceteria and Limelight calling the Big Apple home and the association of luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Halston Diane Brill and Suzanne Bartsch, the city's after-hours entertainment is also a rich source of inspiration for artists.
Design Milk
MAY 9, 2024
International architectural and interior design firm In Situ & Partners designed a sophisticated pied-à-terre boasting panoramic views of Hong Kong Central. The project seamlessly blends the essence of Japanese design with contemporary elegance, with an overall minimalist feel. “The ‘less is more’ approach of Japanese design was our guideline for this project,” says Yacine Bensalem, In Situ & Partners Principal.
Inkbot Design
MAY 9, 2024
How to Enhance Your Website User Experience Imagine walking into your favourite restaurant only to be received by a rude host, waiting for the food you ordered for ages and asking for basic things like napkins or water refills. You would never go back there, right? Like those intolerable experiences that ruin eating out, an ill-conceived website can mess up someone’s user experience (UX) with your brand online.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 5, 2024
In the digital modern world, first impressions matter. For brands and businesses, a well-designed logo and website are often the first point of contact with potential customers. Beyond aesthetics, these elements play a crucial role in conveying brand identity, personality, and values. This is where the psychology of fonts comes into play. Fonts, or typefaces, are more than just visual representations of letters; they are powerful tools that shape user experience and communication.
Creative Boom
MAY 7, 2024
The Bristol-based agency has again pulled it out of the bag for creative co-working network Gather Round. With more and more people working remotely these days, the growth in co-working spaces has been off the charts. But that also means more competition for bums on seats, so how do you stand out from the crowd? In many ways, Gather Round was pushing against an open door when it came to this challenge.
Design Milk
MAY 8, 2024
Temperatures are rising and layers are being shed as the masses begin their annual migration outside. With an eye toward the growing importance of outdoor spaces, MDF Italia’s Outdoor collection responds to the desire for open-air living with contemporary, functional pieces designed for use in both residential and contract spaces. Elegant forms with a visual lightness about them feature details that have been chosen to match your aesthetic preference while also meeting the needs of an outd
Inkbot Design
MAY 6, 2024
Tips for Niche Business Website Design: Checklist Let's face it – today, you need a website to succeed in business. Particularly if you’re in a niche market and looking to make an impact, your site needs to be top-notch. It should act as an online canvas where your brand personality, products and services come alive, captivating potential customers.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
MAY 9, 2024
In today’s competitive world of fashion, establishing a strong brand identity is essential for success. One of the key elements of building a memorable brand is a well-designed logo. However, creating a professional logo from scratch can be time-consuming and expensive. This is where free fashion vector logo templates come into play, offering a convenient and cost-effective solution for fashion brands, clothing designers, and fashion-related businesses.
Creative Boom
MAY 7, 2024
Furry Puppet Studio founder Zack Buchman tells us about his life-long love of puppetry and why they still make for more relatable characters than their CGI rivals. Puppets have a timeless appeal. While they might appear to be made of fairly straightforward materials, when put together in the right way, they can conjure distinctive characters that viewers are willing to believe in.
Booooooom
MAY 8, 2024
A visual exploration into violence, belief, and uncertainty by photographer Vincent Glielmi.
Inkbot Design
MAY 7, 2024
13 Web Developer Apps That Will Boost UX Productivity Do you need help to stay up to date with the newest omnichannel UX trends? With over 70% of Gen Z users demanding websites to know what they are looking for intuitively, hyper-personalized web design has become a priority for many brands. How do smaller companies and one-person design teams keep up with their biggest brand competitors while putting effort into multiple channels?
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
MAY 4, 2024
Your website is your digital storefront, a platform to connect with your audience, and a critical tool for achieving your online goals. Choosing the right WordPress theme is crucial for building a successful website. But with a vast array of themes available, selecting the perfect one can feel overwhelming. This guide explores some of the top WordPress themes in 2024 , categorized by their strengths, to help you find the ideal fit for your website’s needs.
Creative Boom
MAY 7, 2024
Brooklyn-based illustrator and visual artist Pepita Sandwich explores the multifaceted role of crying in her new book The Art of Crying: The Healing Power of Tears. Packed with research, revelations, and Pepita's amazing illustrations, it promises to shed new light on the misunderstood emotional expression. Pepita Sandwich is no stranger to crying. According to her mum, she let out a steady stream of tears until the age of nine, and upon moving to New York in 2019, the Argentinian artist relied
UX Collective
MAY 9, 2024
Creating a new UI component in Figma for yourself, your team, or your Design System is a form of art. It’s not easy, and there’s a lot to consider when building a component. Luckily, Figma prioritizes features for full-time or ad-hoc Design System designers (I understand the struggle of not having a full-time Design System team). But these features can sometimes look daunting… a weird-looking icon button in the design panel that I have no idea how to use?
Inkbot Design
MAY 4, 2024
15 Myths of Logo Design: Debunking Common Misconceptions Hello, fellow design lovers! Have you ever encountered common misconceptions about logo design that made you wonder whether to laugh or cry? It's incredible how some people still believe that the more intricate a logo is, the better it will work as an emblem for their company, or worse yet – they think it should represent everything their business does!
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.
Design Milk
MAY 7, 2024
As hubris pushes architects and developers to new, literal heights in an effort to maximize price per square inch, pedestrian scale projects and the public realm continue to suffer. But Brooklyn-based Format Architecture Office bucks this standard practice with the unveiling of their remarkable design for the Leica Store & Gallery in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, which transforms the formerly dilapidated building into a contemporized historical neighborhood fixture.
Abduzeedo
MAY 6, 2024
Experience Delight: Muuu Packaging Design & Visual Identity abduzeedo 0506—24 Explore Muuu's playful packaging design & visual identity by Jaqueline Zanini. Dive into the world of colorful illustrations, retro logos, and fun typography, enhancing the dairy experience. Jaqueline Zanini brings forth a captivating narrative through her packaging design and visual identity for Muuu, a disruptive brand in the dairy industry.
Booooooom
MAY 10, 2024
A selection of images taken in a variety of different cities and countries by photographer Paige Lindsay.
Inkbot Design
MAY 4, 2024
Nonprofit Marketing: How to Spread Your Message You are aware that your nonprofit is changing lives. However, what can you do to guarantee that your message gets to the appropriate individuals and encourages them to participate, especially in a crowded field with very little money? Strategic nonprofit marketing is the answer — sharing your story and demonstrating impact so that it connects with the audience and compels significant involvement.
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