Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

The illustrator and designer helped take two friends' restaurant idea from humble beginnings to awards success. She explains the challenges involved and how she met them. From Bidenomonics to Romantasy, everyone loves a good portmanteau – the technical term for two words joined together. The best examples don't even need to be explained: it's immediately obvious that, for example, 'boxercise' is a mixture of boxing and exercise.

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I Love Typography

APRIL 15, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts A typeface is a series of conversations happening simultaneously between different characters. For example, in the Latin script, the lowercase b talks to the d, talks to the p, talks to the q, and they respond. So there is this ongoing conversation between the b, d, p, and q, and then there is this other […] The post The Music of Type Design appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

A book cover serves as more than just a display in this fast-paced world of literature; it is the face of your work and the visual representation that draws readers into the world you have painstakingly created. The idea of creating their own book covers can be exciting and difficult for authors in the UK. But becoming an expert in do-it-yourself book cover design gives you more creative freedom and helps you connect with your readers on a deeper level.

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BP&O

APRIL 16, 2024

While we speak the same language, the cultural differences between us here in the UK and our pals in the US can feel vast. There’s pavement vs sidewalk, fringe vs bangs, ‘flavour’ vs ‘flavor’. There’s also biscuit and cookie – though where we draw the line between the two is another debate for another time. And seemingly at the forefront The post Crumbl by Turner Duckworth appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2024

Philadelphia-based artist Adam Shub pays homage to the films and games of his youth in a series of meticulously planned pixel paintings. We caught up with him to hear how he paints them by hand. When it comes to evoking nostalgia, few things send back people of a certain age more than the sight of pixellated game art. While not as smooth or sophisticated as today's impressive graphics, pixel art has a charm of its own that captures the spirit of the 1980s and '90s.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 13, 2024

Catching up with Emlyn Davies and Mark Procter of Wales-based animation studio Bomper on its 10th anniversary.

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Booooooom

APRIL 17, 2024

Vancouver-based photographer Jennilee Marigomen extends her ongoing examination of everyday phenomena into the realm of the ephemeral.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Aisyaqilumar - stock.adobe.com As a creative professional, you need to spin a lot of plates. But how do you avoid them all crashing to the ground at once? We elicit the best advice from the Creative Boom community. Feeling overwhelmed? You wouldn't be the first creative professional to buckle under the weight of multiple projects.

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Noupe

APRIL 19, 2024

Have you seen the photo called “PSEUDOMNESIA: The Electrician”? It’s visually arresting; sure. But that’s not all. The photo won a major photography award in March 2023. Source But the photographer, Boris Eldagsen, did something unexpected – he declined the prize. Turns out, the image was created with AI. Eldagsen submitted his AI-generated photo in the competition, just to see what would happen.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 14, 2024

What hamburger?

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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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Booooooom

APRIL 19, 2024

A series about family history and the different paths of life by lens-based artist Thero Makepe.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2024

Virgin Wines has introduced its first major rebrand in two decades, including a fresh logo, colour palette, and typography. Crafted by Norwich agency Borne , it's designed to breathe new life into the range and emphasise the "joy of wine from grape to glass". Almost two decades since entering the market with a vision to shake up the traditional wine connoisseur space, Virgin Wines recently decided it needed to adapt and refine its brand to better reflect its unique value proposition.

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Design Milk

APRIL 17, 2024

Industrial designer Khodi Feiz and his eponymous, Amsterdam-based studio Feiz Design Studio , cofounded with with graphic designer Anneko Feiz-van Dorssen , is solving two office pain points simultaneously with a new luminaire designed for Sweden-based acoustics pioneer, Abstracta. Named Vika , the adaptable lighting is based on a simple felt wing that can be configured into a sound-dampening screen that doubles as a light sculpture or pendant light.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 15, 2024

The team's found its wings again.

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Booooooom

APRIL 18, 2024

Our interview with 2023 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner for NATURE Jas Leonard.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 15, 2024

Fast fashion is one of the biggest sources of environmental degradation today. But Source Fashion is on a mission to change that, and they've just unveiled new branding courtesy of FORM Brands Studio. We all like the idea of sustainable fashion in theory, but these things don't just happen by themselves. This hugely important economic sector, which remains highly reliant on fast fashion, is like a giant ship that will take a lot of time and effort to turn around.

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We And The Color

APRIL 17, 2024

Elevate Your Brand by Crafting Captivating Social Media Presentations in 1080 x 1920 px using a set of high-quality InDesign templates. In today’s digital age, where attention spans are shorter than ever, brands need to captivate their audience quickly and effectively. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, visual content has become paramount in establishing brand identity and engaging followers.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 18, 2024

Graphic designers should not be receiving death threats

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 14, 2024

The dog days of branding have arrived! Dog logo designs unleash a primal power, forging emotional connections deeper than any marketing jargon. These furry ambassadors tap into a universal language: the unwavering loyalty and companionship that defines “man’s best friend.” This transcends cultural barriers, sparking instant recognition and positive emotions that leave an indelible paw print on consumers’ minds.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 15, 2024

Fat Miilk needed to stand out in the Vietnamese-American coffee market. Los Angeles agency Truffl explains how they did it. If there was ever a crowded marketplace, it's coffee. But the good is that true lovers of caffeine prize quality, so there are other ways to succeed in this business than just racing to the bottom on price. Still, getting attention and conveying the quality of your brand isn't easy.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether muted or vibrant, graphic or gradated, well-crafted area rugs can amp up the style and personality in any room, while also adding a layer of luxurious softness underfoot. Here, five modern rug s that boast individual charm, inviting texture and incredible warmth. 1 Archiscape Collection by BOMAT Archiscape Gabi in Burnt Brick Translating specific architectural building elements – the lines and textures of brick, tiles and mortar – into the language of weaving methods – warp, weft and pil

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 19, 2024

They’re so bad they’re good.

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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.

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The Die Line

APRIL 17, 2024

Rather than use a transparent bag with a lot of empty space to show the tortillas, Coyotas fully uses its packaging’s surface, turning the front into a showcase of Southwest-inspired graphics and inspired typography.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2024

Illustrator, animator, and prolific sketchbook keeper Léon Moh-Cah reveals how she travelled the world and connected with people through her art. It's surely the dream of many artists to pack their bags and set off on a round-the-world adventure where their art pays their way. However, French artist Léon Moh-Cah has turned that fantasy into a reality with her project, The Roving Sketchbook.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

The following calls us to abandon algorithms and think pieces about the battle between Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and the country music establishment. It is a foray from musical genre towards cultural geography. Using this theoretical framework — which, in simple terms, focuses on people and place as a guide — together we will traverse the mythology of a singular cultural authenticity, asymmetrical cultural landscapes and the reclamation of cultural ground.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 17, 2024

(Even if it's not quite what people think).

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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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Design Milk

APRIL 15, 2024

Metre Architects , a design firm known for its innovative spatial solutions , has pushed the boundaries of conventional design again with their latest project entitled Vessel. Located in Singapore, this new condo apartment underwent renovations to add a loft structure and to tailor the design to the lifestyle needs of the young professional couple who owns it.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2024

The high-protein, gluten-free UK sausages get a brand overhaul courtesy of the global consultancy. Sausages are lovely, but the traditional kind isn't good for cholesterol levels. And they're not much use for vegetarians or anyone trying to afford gluten, either. So, in recent years, HECK! has made a name for itself in UK supermarkets by supplying alternative sossies that are gluten-free, higher in protein, and include a great range of meat-free versions.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 19, 2024

14 Best Career Paths for Creatives: Find Your Calling You’ve always been an artist. You have sought after the world through different eyes, contemplating new thoughts every moment. The idea of being stuck in a dull job makes you shudder. We all have to pay the bills somehow, right? Don’t worry! Many fantastic career paths allow for creativity while still paying well.

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 15, 2024

There's an epic new twist in SNL's Papyrus saga.

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