Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From home offices to coffee-stained desks, these blue-collar designers are the creative engines driving innovation and proving that true design excellence doesn't always come with a big office or a ton of publicity. There's a large portion of the design industry that never gets a mention, the ones doing the heavy lifting from the obscurity of their bedrooms, spare rooms, and makeshift offices.

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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Follow along with this photo compositing Photoshop tutorial to create a surreal space scene with a vibrant neon light effect. We’ll use assets from a free sample pack of the Ultimate Universe Creator product that’s exclusively available for Spoon Graphics viewers to download. I’ll show you how to compose the various space-themed graphics to make a fantasy cosmic art piece, then apply a cool duotone colour scheme and give the artwork an abstract twist with a neon style geometric

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Typography is the backbone of any great design. In 2024, designers are in for a treat with a range of fresh fonts that not only push creative boundaries but also come at the best price—free! Whether you’re working on branding, social media graphics, or website design, having the right font can make all the difference. These fresh fonts will give your designs a new edge and set you apart from the competition.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Architectural design studio Between the Walls took on the challenge of transforming a 721-square-foot apartment in Kyiv’s Comfort Town complex into a space where old-world nostalgia meets modern minimalism. Located on the 16th floor, the Old&New apartment offers sweeping views of the Dnipro River and Kyiv’s urban landscape, perfectly capturing the mix of calm and bustle that defines the homeowner’s lifestyle.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Each asset has been transformed to better communicate the brand's quality, including a new wordmark inspired by a version from the archives. Household brand Jaffa has launched a new identity designed by Earthling Studio as it moves into a new era of expansion and looks to enhance its digital presence. For decades, Jaffa has been a recognised name in the citrus industry but has recently expanded into other fruity offerings, such as grapes, melons, and pineapples.

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Azure Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Before there was a city, a living landscape of rivers, creeks and brooks stretched north of Lake Ontario. For Indigenous peoples and early settlers alike, these waterways provided the stuff of life, supporting wildlife ecosystems while facilitating trade and development. As colonial Toronto grew, however, streams became open sewers, which were systematically channelized and buried throughout 19th and 20th centuries.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Discussions on creative thinking and productivity often center on best practices, streamlining processes, and a smattering of other solutions that make the workforce responsible for inspiring themselves. But the onus to stir the human spirit should be shared by the architects and designers crafting these spaces. Just as actions towards sustainable outcomes positively impact well-being, so too do beautiful conditions enhance the pursuit of innovation.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Lock by Mark Bloom and Diana Ovezea Hailing from both indie designers and larger foundries, these cool fonts could come in handy for your end-of-year design projects. As autumn settles in, winter approaches, and we all start to spend more time indoors, it's a great time to think about refreshing your design toolkit. And when it comes to typefaces, there's always cool new stuff to discover, from fresh releases to undiscovered classics.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Atlanta-based artist Jym Davis, who also goes by False Face , has a thing for bats. He began making masks of the winged mammals during a series of residencies at national parks in the American West. In Arizona, he learned about Townsend’s big-eared bat and critically threatened species like the pallid bat in Northern California, Oregon, and Idaho. “(The Townsend’s big-eared bat’s) scrunched up, wrinkly faces, and huge ears seemed so sculptural and beautifully grotesque to me,&#

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

As we stepping into 2025, the world of typography is vibrant with creativity, especially when it comes to handwritten script fonts. These fonts bring a personal touch to designs, evoking feelings of warmth and authenticity. Whether you’re working on invitations, branding, or social media graphics, the right handwritten script font can elevate your project to new heights.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We’re nearly at the end of 2024 which means there are only three more Designer Desktops left in the year! This month, we’re thrilled to bring you a fresh design from Chinese illustrator and animator, Yukai Du , whose work has attracted clients like The New Yorker , Apple, TED Talks, The Guardian , and more. Known for her dynamic use of color and intricate layering techniques, Yukai’s art feels like a whimsical journey through dreamscapes – playful yet profound, encouraging you to pause and

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Certain design books will always be considered essential. Graphic Classics more than earns its spot, featuring 500 iconic projects spanning the entire history of graphic design. This updated edition from Phaidon is a must-have for any discerning designer. Graphic Classics reimagines the 2017 bestseller Graphic: 500 Designs That Matter with 50 new entries highlighting contemporary artists, activists, several industry icons, and previously overlooked pioneers.

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Creative Nerds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This post is focusing on looking back at some of the best design tutorials and web articles published throughout the month of October. There’s a great mixture of Photoshop and Illustrator tutorials, from creating posters to photo effects. The second half of the post contains some great web development articles. I hope you enjoy this […] The post Best of the web for Design and Web Development September 2024 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Joe McNally

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A creative life can take many twists and turns, and the remarkable thing about it is that you can pursue it at any age, and at any point in the arc of one’s life. Honored to have participated in a sponsored partnership webcast with Brookdale Senior Living called: “ Creativity: Fuel for Living. “ It was a fun, lively discussion, led by the talented, award-winning host Ashley Eicher, who asked great, thought-provoking questions.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A beautiful part of being human is pattern recognition. All animals favor this naturally, and we might be biased, but people undeniably have a special knack for finding similarity within our differences. Born out of this notion is the original Sidewinder Knife , just launched in the Sidewinder Mini and Sidewinder Deluxe versions. From Chen Chen & Kai Williams in collaboration with Craighill , the Sidewinder is back, and better than ever.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Italian designer Davide Mascioli has launched a Kickstarter for SELA, a comprehensive archive of space exploration logos. Rome-based designer and art director Davide Mascioli hopes to bring to life SELA—Space Exploration Logo Archive, an extraordinary collection of over 370 logos celebrating the rich visual history of space exploration. Spanning more than eight decades, from 1942 to 2023, the book offers a fascinating insight into how design has shaped humanity's pursuit of the cosmos.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Only a few artists have managed to balance tradition and innovation as seamlessly as Hilda Palafox, also known as “Poni.” Through her online course on India ink illustration, Palafox invites designers, illustrators, and artists of all levels to explore the timeless potential of this age-old medium. Take the course at Domestika A Gateway to India Ink for All Skill Levels One of the most refreshing aspects of Palafox’s course is its inclusivity.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Branding is the soul of any business. It’s not just about logos or colors; it’s about creating a lasting impression in the minds of customers. Creative branding design goes beyond aesthetics, reflecting the core values, mission, and personality of a business. Whether you’re starting a new company or rebranding an existing one, the process of building a brand involves more than meets the eye.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Plus Collection from Brooklyn-based Goux Studio feels uncomplicated – it utilizes a plus-shaped extrusion in different lengths and sizes to create a line of cohesive and beautiful products. Featured in this lineup are wall-mounted nightstands, mirrors, planters, shelves, and hooks, all centered along the lines of an extruded ‘x’ Colors range from bold to muted tones, ensuring that this collection will add a little something familiar to any interior.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Singapore-based, sustainable beauty brand has a fresh look and strategy based on the idea of simple joy. Much like its fashion sibling, the beauty industry often feels like it's trying to push us into being something we're not. It offers us images of unattainable attractiveness, urges us to invest in overly expensive products, and subtly hints that our lives will be better if we only look more like an airbrushed model than our real selves.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Armed with “a flatbed scanner from the 90s, some paper and a fine point black marker”, the designer is creating vibrant graphic collages with personal and political messages.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Design Layers conference by Readymag Featured Join a free conference with five design aces—Abb-d Tayo of Driftime, Verònica Fuerte of Hey studio, Samar Maakaroun, a Pentagram partner, Yah-Leng Yu of Foreign Policy, and Cat

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Overlooking Akiya Beach in Yokosuka-city, Japan, Villa A , designed by teamSTAR , offers a blend of nature, architecture, and luxury living. Located on the picturesque Akiya Beach, near the historically rich town of Hayama – famed as the birthplace of Japanese yachting – the villa perfectly balances modern luxury with the calming presence of the Pacific Ocean.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We talk to the up-and-coming claymation animator Alistair Nicholls about his hands-on process, the smell of plasticine, 1970s camera lenses and handmade film noir. No method of creativity is as tactile as claymation. You can literally see the artist's fingerprints on the characters and props as the story unfolds in tiny increments of movement, with every detail finely controlled by the animator's hands.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 2, 2024

TAN The Myths, a font designed and published by TanType, presents a compelling blend of classic elegance and contemporary flair. Its delicate, cursive strokes evoke a sense of romantic nostalgia, while its modern sensibilities ensure its relevance in contemporary design landscapes. Download at Creative Market The font’s distinctive characteristics include its flowing, interconnected letters, which create a sense of rhythm and fluidity.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In today’s competitive design landscape, custom software is a game-changer. By automating tasks, streamlining workflows, and providing tailored solutions, it empowers design studios to deliver exceptional projects more efficiently. From managing client relationships to optimizing production processes, custom software offers a competitive edge that drives growth and innovation.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2024

MONO Editions’ latest collaboration with Corpus Studio , the Platane collection, is an homage to simplicity, materiality, and the art of construction. This is MONO Editions’ third furniture series following its collaborations with Papierre and Liège in 2022. Born out of a meticulous process by the Paris-based studio, the collection taps into both the past and present, creating pieces that feel refined yet rooted in time-honored techniques.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The UK-based illustrator and animator shares how he developed his unique style, embraced the art of letting go and offers some top advice for emerging artists. Con McHugh has built a reputation for his distinctive analogue-inspired, looping animations characterised by hand-drawn imperfections and a rhythm that feels almost musical. In a digital world that often strives for polished perfection, his work is refreshingly tactile, celebrating simplicity and the charm of imperfection.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Where does the editorial illustrator go? As magazines close, commissioning budgets shrink and “image banks sell 100 illustrations for 80 pounds”.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The acclaimed illustrator, who has worked for Netflix, Apple and XPPen, reveals the mix of influences on his art, what the future holds.

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