SpeckyBoy
JULY 25, 2022
To a prospective client, you as a freelance web designer are often perceived only to be good as your portfolio. They’re checking you out for the first time, and if you don’t make that positive first ion, you may not get their work. And if you don’t get work, you don’t get paid. And if you don’t get paid, then you… aw, you get it.
Mindsparkle Mag
JULY 26, 2022
Typefaces can communicate way faster than a logo does. With fonts, you don't have to break them down to understand them unless they are hard to read or have a certain logic to be coded. Here at Mindsparkle Mag, you know how fond we're of branding projects. This week meet the best of the best with our Top 10: Typographic Branding. . Yes, we mentioned above that some fonts are challenging when you want to understand them, or others have a greater purpose in life rather than being aesthetic.
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Eye on Design
JULY 25, 2022
From the family-knit cardigans of infancy, to the House of Sunny ‘fits of today’s Tik Tokers du’jour, society’s enduring love of knitwear transcends generations. But while the ways we choose to style our knits are ever-evolving, the design of knitted garments themselves hasn’t changed nearly as much as one might think. . Take “ugly sweaters” from the 1970s, photographs from the Missoni and Alaïa runways of the 1980s, and screenshots from the latest Paloma Wool and Ganni sites, and you’ll notice
Creative Boom
JULY 27, 2022
Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Summer might bring sunny days, picnics in the park and barbeques with friends. But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. And that isn't ideal. So when work is slow, and it feels like everyone's on holiday, what can you do? We bring some top tips to help your business through the inevitable slump.
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
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 23, 2022
Download fresh free fonts , used for personal or commercial graphic design projects. New collection of modern free fonts, script and brsuh fonts, perfect for logos , packaging, headline, t-shirt design , greeting card, and wedding invitation. The following typefaces are ideal to make an attractive design and fit for any artwork. Take a look at beautiful free commercial fonts for professional design, based upon suggestions from designers and web developers all over the world.
Design Milk
JULY 25, 2022
While everyone’s college experience is different, one thing has largely remained the same over the years – dorm rooms. Walk into any college campus and you’ll probably encounter the same 230 sq. ft. with the same white cinderblock walls, cold linoleum floors, and bulky furniture that just makes you a little bit sad. Drab as most dorm rooms tend to be, we like to think of them as blank canvases for your own creative expression.
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Creative Boom
JULY 26, 2022
In her latest body of work, Chinese Panamanian artist MaiYap responds to racism against Asian Americans and the attacks many have suffered. Inspired by Chinese landscape art, her beautiful colourful pieces feature highly textured lily pads floating on top of the water in all shapes and sizes, painted in oils and using only palette knives. Titled Reflections on Awakening, the abstract series explores Asian American discrimination by bringing attention to what is "beautiful and meaningful in Chine
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 24, 2022
Modern business proposal brochures with elegant design. The Proposal brochure templates use for multi-purpose like project proposal, corporate proposal, business proposal and more. Creative business proposals are available in A4 and US letter, well organized layers and structured pages using document grid and baseline grid for perfect positioning of elements.
Design Milk
JULY 25, 2022
When we asked Chicago-born and LA-based artist Hebru Brantley about current influences coloring his work today, Brantley doesn’t drop a beat before answering with an assured, “Me!” The response, while ostensibly confident is also an understandably honest assessment, noting his body of work is collected by the likes of everyone from LeBron James, Beyonce, and George Lucas.
We And The Color
JULY 25, 2022
TAN Fairview, an art deco-inspired display font by TanType. Today we want to show you another outstanding font created by the team of foundry TanType. The TAN Fairview font combines stylistics of art deco elements with TanType’s distinctive curvy calligraphy style. You can use this display font for a range of design projects including titles, logo designs, branding, packaging, etc.
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Creative Boom
JULY 28, 2022
© Ryoko Kaneta. Tokyo-based painter Ryoko Kaneta , a rising star of the Japanese art scene, has found a new way to express a traditional belief in her country. In her work, the spirit of God, which is said to imbue all of nature, is expressed as towering female forms that loom over the landscape. Bringing together Japanese philosophies and an art style linked to the country the world over, Ryoko Kaneta has found a distinctly unique way to bring to life the belief that God dwells in all beings.
Graphic Design Junction
JULY 25, 2022
Download retro vintage logo templates. High quality fully editable Vintage Logo Templates for illustrator and Photoshop. There are 500+ vintage style logos, badges, labels and crests make vintage branding projects, apparel design, typography pieces with these handy vector element and logo design. Each logo and badge have been created with care with the finest details, all elements are clearly labeled and in organized folders.
Design Milk
JULY 29, 2022
If you love Les Pieds de Biche’s handmade terrazzo goods as much as we do, you’re going to want to hear about their new sister brand – Studio Pretext. Studio Pretext crafts modern, sculptural mugs out of raw ceramic, bringing an earthy look and natural texture to your kitchen and tabletop. Driven by the same commitment to mastering their chosen material, ceramic is to Studio Pretext what concrete terrazzo is to Les Pieds de Biche.
We And The Color
JULY 25, 2022
Pop & Pac Studio created this colorful but minimalist brand identity for Qenos. “From pouring out a glass of milk in the morning to wheeling out the recyclables on bin night, Qenos creates the building blocks that become a vital part of the things Australians do every day whether it’s at home, at work, or on the land. Qenos converts a naturally occurring gas into polyethylene, the base product of many essentials.
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Creative Boom
JULY 27, 2022
Publishing giant Ladybird Books has today unveiled a fresh new look that captures the playful spirit of the iconic brand. Long-time readers will be relieved to hear that its distinctive red with black spots haven't flown away, though. If you grew up in the UK, chances are you've picked up a Ladybird book at least once in your life. The distinctive brand, a branch of Penguin Random House, has helped generations of children learn to read in its long history, which stretches back over a century.
HONGKIAT
JULY 26, 2022
The one thing that speaks for a designer or artist’s talents is their work. And the best way to feature your work is through a portfolio. A well-built portfolio site gives global exposure to your work and makes it easy for potential clients to reach out to you. Creating a portfolio site shouldn’t be a problem as there are so many platforms available through which anyone can create a portfolio site.
Design Milk
JULY 26, 2022
Summer is the “off season” for the contemporary art galleries, which means weekend closures, group exhibitions, and surprising gems! Here are 4 exhibitions worth cutting out of work a couple hours early: Paola Pivi’s “Free Land Scape” at Perrotin New York. Installation view of Paola Pivi’s Free Land Scape at Perrotin New York, 2022.
We And The Color
JULY 29, 2022
Download printable vector graphics of Henri Matisse-inspired modern poster illustrations with semi-abstract women and branches. The people at Good Studio have created a stylish series of Matisse-inspired vector illustrations that can be downloaded as artistic wall art. Consisting of semi-abstract women, branches, and leaves, these artworks are all based on the typical fluid style as known from the ‘Nu Bleu’ masterpieces by Henri Matisse.
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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 Boom
JULY 28, 2022
Photographer Daniel Gurton has collaborated with design studio 21-87 to create a new campaign for Australian fashion brand Song for the Mute. Titled 22.1 Avenue D'Ivry, the project revolves around the people and buildings of a brutalist Parisian housing development. Fashion designers can get their inspiration in some of the most unusual places. And while the world of high fashion might seem remote and confined to the impractical garments you see models struggle to wear on the catwalk, it can, in
SpeckyBoy
JULY 29, 2022
12 APIs that you as a developer will love – Need content for your project? Use one of these free APIs. How to Minimize Wasted Time during a Web Design Project – Tips for making more productive moments during your web design projects. Resolving Conflicts Between Designers And Engineers – Strategies to help you work through challenging situations. How we redesigned the Chrome icon – Take a behind-the-scenes look at the browser’s refreshed identity. 20 Free Abstract Photoshop Brush Packs – Us
Design Milk
JULY 26, 2022
A mixture of art and design, Elena Salmistraro’s Venusia jewelry collection for Alessi is an exploration of textures, colors, and geometries that are all enhanced through Italian workmanship. The name ‘Venusia’ is a take on Venus, the goddess of beauty. Pieces of jewelry can act as decorative elements that shield and protect the wearer, whether through religion, ritual, or personal aesthetic.
We And The Color
JULY 28, 2022
Download Conso, an elegant sans-serif font family with stylish contrast. Designed and published by Pasha of Larin Type, the Conso font family combines elegant vintage typography with modern design. The sans-serif family consists of 14 fonts including seven weights plus matching italics. Thanks to a great kerning and contrasting design, the Conso font family offers good legibility.
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.
Creative Boom
JULY 26, 2022
Paramount has worked with New York-based branding and design studio Trollbäck+Company to design Mixible, a new platform specially designed to keep up with the speed of pop culture and all of the content it produces. Described as an "always-on" platform, Mixible is a digital offshoot of Paramount's other entertainment brands, specifically its flagship Hollywood program Entertainment Tonight and ET Live.
UX Collective
JULY 28, 2022
A quick look at what the style is, why we need it, and a list of websites using it in different ways. I’m really into Neubrutalism. Since discovering it, I’ve seen a number of articles exploring what it is, and examples of it in use with varying degrees of success. I think it is worth exploring this style in more depth because it offers a twist on the dominant “modern minimalist” design style.
Design Milk
JULY 28, 2022
We’re right in the middle of summer, which means pool parties, beach days, and backyard BBQs enjoyed with our favorite people. After being holed up all winter and for much of the past two years, escaping outside feels like a dream and we are soaking up every second of it. Whether you’re a toe dipper or a deep diver, make a splash and create some sun-soaked memories with the people you love!
Booooooom
JULY 29, 2022
Barton Lewis. Barton Lewis’s Website. Barton Lewis on Instagram.
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.
Noupe
JULY 27, 2022
The photography industry is extremely competitive, and coming up with new ways to make your photos stand out is becoming increasingly difficult. Using suncatchers to transform ordinary images into extraordinary works of art with magical, ethereal rainbow effects is a fantastic way to breathe new life into your photos. In a world where cookie-cutter filters are the norm, creating organic visual effects by hand is a welcome change that allows photographers to express themselves and create distinct
We And The Color
JULY 27, 2022
Check out this craft beer branding inspired by ’70s demonstrations and Italian futurism. Bella Ciao is a unique lager craft beer that pays homage to the famous libertarian anthem, a call for universal struggle against all political and social oppression. So Marçal Prats came up with a design that uses images taken from pamphlets of social protests in Rome during the 1970s, while the logotype and typefaces are inspired by the ground-breaking Futurism work of Italian artist Fortunato Depero.
Design Milk
JULY 26, 2022
Designed by Seattle- and Brooklyn-based Ladies & Gentlemen Studio , the Myrna lighting collection brings a new form to define intimate spaces and add warmth and dimension through light. The collection came about through a collaborative commission with designer Giancarlo Valle , who had a simple yet complex request: “Challenge the traditional chandelier archetype while defining the dining space of his open loft home.” Photo: Matthew Williams.
Booooooom
JULY 28, 2022
Orsolya Luca. Orsolya Luca on Instagram.
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