We And The Color
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Ever looked at a stunning design and wondered, “How did they do that?” It’s easy to get caught up in the latest trends, the coolest fonts, and the flashiest software. But here’s a secret: truly great design isn’t about bells and whistles. It’s about a solid foundation. Its about a deep, intuitive understanding of graphic design’s core principles.
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The triple-CD release. When The Cure released Songs of a Lost World in November 2024, it topped the charts in 10 countries and was praised effusively by fans around the world. Designer and long-time Cure collaborator Andy Vella joins us with an overview of his creative approach to the visual concept, sleeve, campaign, and the impact it's had. When Robert Smith first mentioned this album to me three, four, five years ago, even longer I was very keen to work on it because I felt that it would be
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Design Milk
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Palm Springs presents itself as the perfect place where residential architecture may dare to defy convention with steel expanses juxtaposed against natural stone, angular planes, and volumetric spaces that embrace their vistas. And it boasts a significant inventory of mid-century modern gems waiting to be appreciated by current audiences. Through careful intervention, interior designer Stephanie Brown makes contemporary this idyllic Indian Wells Vacation Home just outside the city proper.
Creative Bloq
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
What would you change about Photoshop?
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
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Best free and paid vector art and illustrations , which can be used to create Ramadan social media posts, website banners, flyers, and Ramadan visual designs. The post Ramadan Vector Art and Illustrations (Free and Paid) first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. At the start of 2022, Taiwan-based illustrator Poan Pan was at the start of his freelance career a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, navigating the uncertainties of working independently.
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Creative Bloq
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Emblème packages up fonts in a radical new way.
Graphic Design Junction
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The popularity of AI design (and other search-related terms) is at an all-time high now. For the past two years, search interest for this keyword has skyrocketed, with a growth rate of 488% from Jan 2023 to Feb 2025. This means that more and more professionals are leveraging AI design … The post How to Include AI in Your Graphic Design Workflow first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
With a dynamic new identity, DesignStudio's brand refresh for DNEG embraces motion, creativity, and innovation, reinforcing the VFX giant's position as an industry leader. DNEG, the world-renowned visual effects and animation studio with seven Academy Awards to its name, has revealed a brand refresh in collaboration with DesignStudio. The move aligns with DNEG's evolution from a VFX leader into a broader creative force.
Design Milk
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
With the unveiling of a limited edition Dezza armchair , luxury Italian leathership Poltrona Frau continues to preside over the late architect Gio Pontis prolific design legacy, stewarding a 1965 concept into contemporary spaces. But what fuels this timeless synergy? It would be remiss to label the occasion, and 60th anniversary for the now iconic piece, a culmination of sorts.
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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.
Creative Bloq
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Liver bird’s legacy inspires unexpected design details.
Graphic Design Junction
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Free fonts are essential for every designer, whether working on branding, websites, or social media graphics. Download high-quality free fonts for graphic and web design. The post 25 New Fresh Free Fonts for Graphic & Web Designers first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.
We And The Color
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Are you an artist, photographer, graphic designer, or illustrator? Do you dream of sharing your creations with the world? More importantly, do you want to earn a living doing what you love? Well, you’re in the right place. Selling art online can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! Shopify (visit the website) offers a powerful platform.
Design Milk
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Loren Hotel Austin represents a new paradigm in hotel design one that measures luxury not in gilding and grandeur, but in the quality of experience and environmental responsibility. Its location, set slightly apart from downtown’s intensity while remaining connected to its energy, mirrors its design approach distinctive yet integrated. The hotel’s design philosophy emerged through a synthesis of materiality and space.
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As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.
Creative Bloq
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
AI slop or Photoshop fail? This is what you told us.
UX Collective
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Why making things easy can backfire. In our rush to automate daily tasks with AI, we risk reliving product design mistakes from longago. We can learn a lot from Betty Crocker andIKEA. Product design historylessons Betty Crockers stumble andrecovery When General Mills introduced the worlds first instant cake mixes in the 1940s, they seemed perfect: Add water to a Betty Crocker mix, bake, and enjoy a delicious cake.
Design Beep
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Eye makeup plays a crucial role in defining and enhancing facial features, whether in photography, digital painting, or graphic design. In the world of digital art, achieving realistic and creative eye makeup effects can be time-consuming. This is where Eye Makeup Photoshop Brushes come into play. These specialized brushes help digital artists, photographers, and designers apply detailed makeup effects effortlessly.
Design Milk
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Matching with our dogs isnt a groundbreaking concept theres no shortage of leashes, beds, and even actual outfits we can choose from to coordinate with our interior and personal styles. But matching homewares? Now thats a fresh idea, brought to life by dog-loved brand Kismet and Brooklyn-based ceramicist Helen Levi. Together, theyve crafted a limited-edition collection of mugs for humans and dog bowls for their four-legged friends, each featuring Kismets signature color palette and Levis distin
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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 Bloq
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
It also used an "irresponsible" camera angle, apparently.
Graphic Design Junction
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Business cards help create a strong first impression for professionals and businesses. A well-designed business cards reflects your brand identity The post 25+ Minimal Business Cards (PSD) Templates – Free & Paid first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Part rave, part theatre, Lil.Miss.Lady at The Barbican Pit wasn't just a great show; it took the immersive experience to a new level. Remember when the word 'immersive' felt like an empty marketing gimmick? Us too. But over the last few years, we've seen the term evolve into something far more meaningful. Immersive art shows like Hockney's Bigger & Closer and teamLab Borderless have transformed the art experience into something quite magical.
Design Milk
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Bidri Collection by award-winning Nolwa Studio , based in Hyderabad, India, offers an intricate and thoughtful take on modernity through the lens of the ancient. The four pieces, the Horizon Lamp , the Drop Table , the Monolith , and the Facet Mirror , each celebrate Bidri style of metal inlaying, a 600-year old practice from Karnataka. This eight-step process, which must be completed by skilled artisans, produces a brilliant contrast between the silver inlay and the oxidized base, which tak
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 Bloq
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The art inspiration behind the The Stanley Parable dev's new game.
We And The Color
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Design Evokes Emotion: Why Great Design Goes Beyond Good Looks Have you ever stopped in your tracks because of a stunning ad? Or felt inexplicably drawn to a particular website? Maybe you felt a sense of calm entering a thoughtfully designed space. Thats the power of design working its magic. But what separates good design from truly great design? It all comes down to emotion.
Design Beep
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In todays fast-paced world, staying organized is more important than ever. Whether youre juggling work deadlines, personal commitments, or long-term goals , having a system to manage your time and tasks can make all the difference. Enter planners and planner templatespowerful tools designed to help you take control of your schedule, prioritize effectively, and achieve your goals.
Design Milk
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Following its most successful year since launching in 2020, Brooklyn-based lighting design studio Wooj is set to significantly expand its catalogue in 2025 with the introduction of monthly collections. This ambitious initiative will see the brand more than double their product offerings, unveiling a new line up each month that builds upon its signature blend of sustainability, cutting-edge 3D printing, and innovative design.
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.
Creative Bloq
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Framestore's VFX team explain why the famous bear is so realistic.
I Love Typography
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Read the book, Typographic Firsts This month, Steven Heller takes a closer look at the layer font family, Steam by Type Forward. The post Steven Hellers Font of the Month: Steam appeared first on I Love Typography.
Graphic Design Junction
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
A free business card mockup is essential for showcasing your design professionally. A well-designed business card can make a lasting impression. The post Free Business Card Mockup (PSD) first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.
Design Beep
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Cityscape designs are a popular choice for graphic designers, illustrators, and digital artists. Whether you’re creating posters, website backgrounds, or concept art, having the right tools can make all the difference. Photoshop brushes are an excellent resource for adding intricate details, textures, and elements to your cityscape designs. In this article, well explore some of the best cityscape brushes available for Photoshop and how they can elevate your creative projects.
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