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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Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

The process of creating an e-book cover is more complex than just design; it involves consideration for several platforms such as Google Play Books, Apple Books, and Amazon Kindle. Every platform has its own requirements, design guidelines, and criteria for e-book covers. We explore the craft of creating an e-book cover that works well on a variety of devices in this guide.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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We And The Color

APRIL 18, 2024

Your logo : it’s the tiny (or maybe not-so-tiny) ambassador that serves as your brand’s first impression to the world. It’s plastered on your website, business cards, and that snazzy merch you just launched. In short, it’s a big deal. But before you dive headfirst into the world of squiggles and fonts, take a moment to steer clear of these common logo design mistakes that could leave your brand looking less “powerhouse” and more “oops-a-daisy.” Log

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 14, 2024

Unlock Your Creativity: Learn Graphic Design Online Do you ache to let your imagination out but need a flexible way to learn graphic design ? Well, then, you’re in luck. Nothing is more accessible these days than mastering this craft. You’ve got all the online courses and resources at your fingertips. That means you can learn pro skills from the comfort of your bed or cosy coffee shop.

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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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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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We And The Color

APRIL 18, 2024

Your logo : it’s the tiny (or maybe not-so-tiny) ambassador that serves as your brand’s first impression to the world. It’s plastered on your website, business cards, and that snazzy merch you just launched. In short, it’s a big deal. But before you dive headfirst into the world of squiggles and fonts, take a moment to steer clear of these common logo design mistakes that could leave your brand looking less “powerhouse” and more “oops-a-daisy.” Log

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 15, 2024

16 Most Profitable Website Ideas for Striking Gold We're living in a time when the internet isn't a luxury but a necessity. Everything happens online, from ordering your favourite food to booking that dream holiday. But have you ever thought about how much money is being made? I'm talking big bucks, people. And guess what? With a good website idea and some hard work, you could be making tons of cash from home, too (or even better – from a tropical beach).

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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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 17, 2024

World maps play a crucial role in various design projects, helping to convey global perspectives and data visually. They serve as a foundational element for designers looking to highlight international or geographical aspects in their work. This collection includes a wide range of free world map templates available across different platforms and design software.

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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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Inkbot Design

APRIL 18, 2024

How to Improve Bounce Rate: Ace Your Website's Stickiness Factor We’ve all done it: click on a link and bounce off the page seconds later. A high bounce rate is like a pin pricking the dreams of any website owner. But fear not—we’re here to help you turn those fly-by-night visitors into die-hard pageview fans. Buckle up for this once-in-a-lifetime journey to overcome the bounce rate.

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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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Colossal

APRIL 16, 2024

Courtesy of the Biodiversity Heritage Library In the early 19th century, German naturalist Lorenz Oken quickly established himself as a leader in the Naturphilosophie movement, a current of Idealism , which attempted to comprehend a total view of nature by investigating its theoretical structure—a precursor to the natural sciences as we know them today.

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Booooooom

APRIL 18, 2024

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

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