Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
We chat with the Seoul-based graphic design studio’s director Irang Lim about analysing the formal structure of Hangul through physical objects and how starting her own independent studio allows her to have bigger creative control over her projects. Read more.
Canny
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Marketing objectives are goals set by a business when promoting its products/services to its customers/clients. These goals should be achieved within a time scale. Marketing objectives come from a marketing strategy, the strategy is used as a guide in order to achieve these marketing objectives. Without a strategy, it would be difficult to measure each objective making it hard to know when each objective was achieved.
Shillington
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Photo: Tom Wilkinson. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced designer, getting insights from fellow creatives can always be helpful and encouraging. We asked the Shillumni network for their advice and reflections on the design industry, finding clients, networking, the importance of side projects, and more. If you’re a Shillington Graduate remember to join our #Shillumni Facebook Group to start your own discussions and gain advice from Shillington’s global graduate network. 1
Just Creative
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Most organizations and individuals with an online presence should have a website as they provide an excellent way to reach people. Have you always wanted a website for your small business but are unsure how to do it? In this guide, we will walk through the steps web developers take when building a site. What’s good about modern website building is you can create an amazing web experience without spending too much money.
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
Colossal
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
“ Six Kinetic Characters ” illustrates relatable emotional gestures through animated characters in a new short by Lucas Zanotto ( previously ). Emotional roller coasters, mood swings, and crossed eyes are conveyed in 3-D renders, which Zanotto shades with nostalgic pastel colors. “I always really enjoyed building models and focus on textures, shapes and colors in my first career as a product designer,” Zanotto tells Colossal. “I moved towards film-making and directi
Shillington
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Graphic design isn’t just a profession, it’s also a language. And, if you’re not up to scratch with the design lingo, then a conversation with a designer can be bewildering. A ‘creep’ definitely isn’t what you think it is, isn’t a baseline something to do with basketball? And, what on earth is kerning? Don’t fret, we’ve put together this list of 120 design terms—from alignment to x-height—to help you make sense of the jargon and be talking th
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Booooooom
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
photographer Ben Clement (previously featured here ). If you think about Olympic Diving, with it’s precision, grace and minimal splash. Now think of the opposite. Bombing is part of the New Zealand DNA. People who bomb come in all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds. It’s a thing for everyone and can be done off jetties, bridges, trees, boats, riverbanks and basically anything that will give you access to a body of water.
Just Creative
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Welcome to my massive compilation of the best 2019 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, freelancers and more. I will be updating this page frequently until all sales are over. If you have your own deal, email me and I’ll update the post with your deal. Keep in mind, many of these deals will only go live around Black Friday.
Spoon Graphics
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Easily add ink stamp texture effects to your logos, lettering and illustrations with the help of my new FREE Ink Stamp Texturizer. This Smart PSD for Adobe Photoshop automatically applies all the adjustments and effects. All you have to do is edit the Smart Object layer and paste in your own artwork, then hit Save. You can then choose from 10 ink stamp textures to customise the amount of distressed texturing that is applied to the design.
Designer Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
We are happy to release this great set of FREE vector icons of drinks. To download it, just subscribe to our blog using the form below or in the sidebar, then confirm your subscription. The download link will then be available in every blog update, until we change for another one, so this one will not be available for free anymore. This set includes all kinds of drinks, designed with a line-based icon style and a subtle color-scheme.
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.
Creative Market
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
This is a guest post by our friends at Webflow , an all-in-one web design tool that allows users to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually. Typography is an important part of any web design. E-commerce, especially, needs to use fonts that are both readable and reflect a brand's identity. Get inspired by the stunning typography used in these 20 stores, and get a new, free UI kit from Webflow to get your own store up and running.
Spoon Graphics
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Access All Areas members have a brilliant font and complementary logo templates kit to download this week, courtesy of The Forge Type Co. Drifter is a hand-made typeface with a rustic theme, with inspiration from the great outdoors and a back-to-nature appeal, Drifter is the perfect choice for your next project. Included with this bold sans-serif font are 6 quality logo templates and 10 vector graphics, making this product a complete toolkit for creating adventure themed designs.
Designer Daily
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. Instantly Create Realistic Chalk Effects with Chalkboard Automator. With Adobe Photoshop and the Chalkboard Automator tool, you can quickly and easily create professional looking chalk effects.
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Creative Market
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Timeline infographics are everywhere. These days, it seems like everybody and their brother has one, but no one is telling you how to create one. Does that sound about right? Well, you’re in luck. I’m going to share a five-step process for creating your own timeline infographic. What are the Basics? First, let’s take a step back and get a better understanding of timeline infographics.
BP&O
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Opinion by Richard Baird. Inn Situ is part of the cultural programme of BTV Bank and series of three events; a exhibition, a concert and panel discussion. This takes place two to three times a year in the Austrian city of Innsbruck. The events are distinctive in their approach, a Russian doll of nested narratives, with […]. The post Inn Situ by Studio Mut appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
Under Consideration / Brand
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
“’Bok to the Future”. Established in 1895 in the small England village of Holcombe as J.W. Foster and Sons, Reebok , as it was renamed in 1958 (after "rhebok", a type of African gazelle) is a "worldwide designer, marketer and distributor of fitness and lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipment." With headquarters in Boston, MA, and a subsidiary of Adidas since 2005, Reebok has transitioned over the years "from a traditional sports brand to a brand focused on fitness" which means that inste
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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.
Creative Market
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Does your store need last-minute designs and graphics before Black Friday? You're in luck, as we have a roundup of 15 amazing Black Friday design kits. Simply buy the kit you want, edit the designs using compatible software, and use them for assets on your website and newsletters. Here are some of the best Black Friday designs you can find on Creative Market: SWIPE UP Instagram Stories Pack.
Canva
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
Your job as a teacher is to inspire your students. But that leaves you asking one important question: Who’s going to inspire you? Below, we’ve sourced 30 of the best inspirational quotes for teachers to keep close by when you’re having a lackluster day. Whether you’ve had a tough week, a long semester or just want a little inspiration at 3:00 pm, these 30 quotes are here to help you fall in love with teaching again and remember why you started in the first place. 1.
Booooooom
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
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Under Consideration / Brand
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
“From Egypt with Love”. Established in 2012, Zooba is a small chain of fast-casual restaurants in Cairo, Egypt, where it has six locations that offer a modern twist on traditional Egyptian street food. Earlier this year, Zooba opened its first location in the United States in New York, NY, with the goal of expanding not just to the other boroughs but to other cities or, as they say, "spreading across the US like bessara on baladi bread".
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 USA
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Some thoughts on how to recognize a good graphic designer and choose one for your projects.
Graphic Mama
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Are you a fan of retro design? In this article, we’ve gathered amazing modern designs created in a retro style that pleases the senses. Retro design not only coveys the feeling of home but it also creates a specific connection with the viewer. The reason is simple but powerful – it provokes nostalgy. Designers take full advantage of this effect not only regarding a target audience who has lived through the original retro designs.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Color is one of the most powerful tools in website design, especially when it comes to manipulating reading flow. As a rule, the standard reading path starts from the top left corner, with the exception of some Asian and Arab cultures. People move their eyes from left to right and gradually go down. This principle works everywhere. However, it does not mean that you cannot make some exceptions.
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
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
At Shillington, we love to celebrate great design and share projects from creatives around the world. We’ve covered the work of many studios in many different countries so far. Next up: South Korea! South Korea is a country of contrasts, where the ultra modern meets the traditional—with skyscrapers mingling with five UNESCO world heritage sites in the capital city Seoul alone.
Its Nice That
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Tasked to create a campaign inspired by the “average person” for the museum’s Humania exhibition, the Amsterdam-based agency has created a hilarious, horrific squad of humans with the help of animator Marlies van der Wel. Read more.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Being a photographer is exciting. However, once you open up your business, it’s not enough to simply declare you’re ready for photoshoots. You need to continually work on your skills as well as promote your business to get new clients. The best way to do that is to learn from industry pros and soak up their knowledge. We’ve rounded up the best newsletters for photographers that will help you start, grow, and scale your photography business.
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