Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Many clients don't fully appreciate what graphic designers can offer them. Leading practitioners explain why and offer advice on the way forward. There are many good things about graphic design, including the potential to earn a decent salary, engage in hybrid or remote working, and do fulfilling, interesting work. But while those things are all important, there's something else that's often missing and eats away at the very heart of us: respect.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

A logo should be designed in such a way that it is easily recognizable or memorable to its target consumers. Take the example of the Nike Swoosh, it serves as a simple logo and is one of the most creative logo design of this world. Your logo presented the essence of your brand to your clients. Your company will discombobulate your target demographic if your logo does not complement your company’s identity.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Certain skills are essential for web designers. First, you need an eye for good design , an understanding of the concepts involved, and the ability to use related tools. Beyond that, a working knowledge of code (CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc.) will help you put your ideas into action. We often focus on these areas – and for good reason. They form the foundation of what it takes to work in this industry.

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Vandelay Design

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Photoshop gradients are commonly used in web and graphic design. In this post, we'll showcase the best free sets of gradients that you can download. The post 5,000+ Free Photoshop Gradients for Designers appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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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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Graphic Design USA

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Andy Askren of Grady Britton argues that purpose-driven marketing must have standards for measuring success and creating impact if consumers are to fully believe in it and embrace it. He sees progress.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

5 Photo Editing Apps to Power High-end Social Content Creation Social media used to be little more than a fun way to share life's big moments with family and friends. Today, however, it's much more than that. It's a multipurpose business marketing tool. It's a place for influencers to spread tips, tricks, and life hacks to their followers. It's also the place to see and be seen by all the people who matter to you.

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Its Nice That

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The platform offers numerous industry-specific resources, with insights from Pinterest’s very own design team, opportunities to promote your work and new ways to ideate on projects.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. How do you create a successful illustration portfolio? It's a question that many have asked, and recently a tweet along these lines from Ellis Brown , an illustrator based in Portsmouth, caught out our eye.

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Creative Market

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Welcome to our latest roundup of must-have creative assets! Below you’ll discover 39 high-quality fonts, illustrations, templates, and more, hand-picked from our latest Drop. From elegant serifs to playful hand-drawn illustrations, these assets will help you elevate your designs and stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re a professional designer or a hobbyist, these resources are perfect for any project, big or small.

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BP&O

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Train related rebrands are often some of the most divisive when it comes to the design community Twittering classes. That’s perhaps unsurprising when you consider the ubiquity of Standards Manual books on design studio coffee tables – and the fact that they’re among the rare graphics projects that get broadsheet attention (for better or worse, as the swathes of National The post Eurostar by Design Studio appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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.

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Spoon Graphics

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you’re a keen photographer—as either a hobbyist or a professional—this new bundle from Design Cuts will be right up your street! Inside you’ll discover beautiful overlays, actions, presets, templates and more. Whether you’re looking to clean up your wedding or portrait photography, apply visual effects to your images, or add the finishing touches to make your work look better than ever, this collection has you covered!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Manchester-based creative studio Dotto and Brighton's very own Buff Motion explain how they have brought a series of inspirational typographic prints to a new audience with the help of some energetic animation. Founded by type artist and designer Dani Molyneux, Dotto is a creative studio that aims to bring about change through "words, purposeful play and typography for thought".

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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Fresh and useful Free PSD Graphics (freebies) download for web and graphic design projects. The PSD mockups, icons and templates are 100% free for commercial use. This freebies showcase included iOS App, PSD Templates, UI kits, icons, free resume templates , web elements, brochures, flyers, psd graphics , web templates and free psd mockups. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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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.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

There’s nothing simpler than a black-and-white color scheme. And yet these fiercely contrasting colors may form the most powerful of combinations. For starters, it’s infinitely useful. Using black text on a white background provides the ultimate in accessibility. It’s always a safe bet when designing content. But it goes beyond mere utility.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Creative director Dave Rax walks us through his first big project as an independent after leaving Koto: a global brand redesign for SamBoat. First launched in France in 2014, SamBoat is a platform for boat and yacht rental. Having quickly transitioned from a small startup to a global operator with over 50,000 boats and chartered yachts, they needed a new visual identity to match their ambitions.

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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Rowena Lloyd Rowena Lloyd’s Website Rowena Lloyd on Instagram

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The resume templates are hand-picked simple and clean resume design that make you stand out of tons of other resumes. List of 30 Simple and Clean Resume Templates and Cover Letters for 2023. Check out the screenshots to see all features available in resume and cover letter. Please, feel free to post a comment and tell me what do you need more. I will try to add more resume templates soon.

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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.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Are you wondering how you can start learning graphic design? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Maybe you’ve been wanting to make a career change to a more creative profession or need to add another skill to your CV—regardless of the reason, the importance is to take the first step. Read on to learn more about the foundation of design as you begin your design journey, along with inspirational content to discover why taking a graphic design course could be beneficial for you and more!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

© Anna Knopf Germany-based illustrator and storyteller Anna Knopf creates delightfully snug worlds in her atmospheric artwork populated by people, plants, and members of the animal kingdom. What could be better than cosying up in a comfy chair, stroking a puppy and reading a book surrounded by flourishing house plants? Sounds like heaven, right? Don't worry if you can't do this for real, though, because Anna Knopf's delightful illustrations will take you there.

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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Download the best high quality Illustrator brushes for vector illustration drawing and sketching. If you’r looking for super detailed and realistic brushes for Illustrator, this is the right place to download vector brushes. This list contains twenty five brush packs with tons of different style of illustrator brushes. These brushes are very high-quality Hand Drawn, Watercolor Brushes for Adobe Illustrator.

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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

SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The web design marketplace is flooded with choices. And it’s especially tough for those of us in the mid-to-high pricing tiers. We’re competing with both discount designers and DIY services that promise the moon (all for one low monthly price ). Thus, convincing a client to invest in a custom website can be difficult. They may see the low-cost options as being just as good.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Since its launch last November, the fair trade sleep brand Earthfoam has been developing products made from 100% natural materials like natural rubber, wool and cotton. Its in-house creative director crafted something special for its identity that champions the brand's sustainable credentials. We spend half our lives in bed, so it only makes sense to invest in the space that recharges us best.

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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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We And The Color

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Check out Lovestruck, a retro script font inspired by the funky lettering of the 1960s and 1970s. Lovestruck is a script font that exudes vintage magic and transports you back to the psychedelic culture of the 60s and 70s. Combining luxurious Art Nouveau motifs with flamboyant flourishes, this unique typeface captures all the bohemian charm of yesteryear.

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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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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Refraction, Dispersion, and other Shader Light Effects – Learn how to create realistic lighting effects with React Three Fiber. How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme – A new feature that brings block-based editing to classic theme templates. Accessible Hamburger Buttons without JavaScript – A look at building a navigation UI with CSS and HTML. 8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Unique Photo Galleries – Examples that go beyond basic layouts and feature stunning e

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Credit: Kingsland New York agency Kingsland wanted to give employees a calling card – but a run-of-the-mill business card wouldn't cut it. Instead, it turned to the archetypes of tarot cards to create personalised cards that don't just tell new contacts where to find an employee but give a deep insight into who they're dealing with. Founder Douglas Brundage tells us more.

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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Raphael Gaultier Raphael Gaultier’s Website Raphael Gaultier on Instagram

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Grid System: Vertical and horizontal lines grid. What is a grid system? The vertical and horizontal axes are divided in proportion to the coordinate system. In graphic design, the grid is used to control the font and image position layout design matrix, which has an important role in Mesh design, in different periods and geographical, people have different titles, and it is called, standard size systems, program layout, scale layout design, or layout, Switzerland.

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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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