Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make cash from your personal work? These insider tips will help boost sales, engage customers, and stand out in the bustling creative scene. Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? They're a great way to find cool, quirky, and unique pieces: everything from limited edition prints, postcards, greeting cards, handmade jewellery, candles, or even full paintings and sculptures.

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I Love Typography

AUGUST 8, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Doublethink font family, from Barnbrook Fonts. The post Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Doublethink appeared first on I Love Typography.

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Generative Fill AI feature recently introduced in Adobe Photoshop is one of the best features added. By entering prompts like any other image-generative AI tool , it lets you do all sorts of fun and creative things like filling blank areas in your image, removing unwanted elements, and more. But if you’ve encountered errors like the Generative Fill feature being grayed out, as shown in the screenshot below, it might be disappointing.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 8, 2024

Unfolding along the Pacific Ocean, the five bedroom villa is as much a boon to El Salvador’s tourism industry as it is the idea of spending quality time with your next of kin. The Al Suave House in Playa El Zonte can only be booked for a minimum of seven nights, which means that any large family or groups of friends that stay here are compelled to truly spend quality time together.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2024

Monjajaja's editorial work. The Chinese illustrator uses a mix of traditional media to express herself and communicate her clients' messages, celebrating the slips and spills along the way. While AI has its uses (cough), nothing compares to looking at a work that fully expresses the hand of the artist and what they were feeling as they composed it. To engage with real, living, breathing people, many clients prefer to work with a real, living, breathing illustrator, and that's where artists like

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Azure Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Defined by its delicate, intricately designed patterns , the art of Meenakari is a hallmark of India’s Rajasthan region. Although the practice of enamel-fired metals and ceramics traces its roots to 15th-century Persia, the art style has particularly flourished in the city of Jaipur, where the practice has been passed down and honed over many generations.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 3, 2024

Typography is an art form that has evolved significantly over the years, yet some styles remain timeless. Vintage fonts, with their nostalgic charm and classic appeal, are making a significant comeback in the design world. They have the power to transform your typography , bringing a unique blend of history and style to your projects. In this article, we’ll explore the allure of vintage fonts, why they are resurging in popularity, and how they can elevate your designs.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Tips for getting your graphic design project featured (one being, send us lots of visual assets/mockups) Mockup via Art Directed Want to see your graphic design work featured in this online magazine? Here's how to do it and some tips for standing out from the crowd. As a graphic designer or branding studio, getting your latest project featured in Creative Boom can significantly boost your visibility and reputation.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the coastal town of Chonburi, Thailand, a visually-enticing café named Harudot has emerged as a must-visit for coffee lovers near and far. The café is a clever blend of architecture, nature, and culture crafted by IDIN Architects. Born from a collaboration between the owner of Nana Coffee Roaster and the plant-loving landlord, Harudot is a fusion of ideas reflected throughout the design and ambiance of the destination spot.

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Booooooom

AUGUST 5, 2024

Bráulio Amado (previously featured here ).

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 7, 2024

Vintage posters hold a unique place in the world of art and design. Their charm lies in their ability to evoke nostalgia while showcasing timeless creativity. “Vintage Vibes: The Art of Creative Vintage Posters” delves into the fascinating world of these artistic treasures, exploring their history, distinctive features, and enduring appeal.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

A new visual identity for the charity makes thoughtful use of typography and colour to help expand its audience. Ovarian Cancer Action is one of the UK's leading charities in the fight against ovarian cancer. Founded in 2005, it holds a global research conference every four years to share ovarian cancer research findings and connect with the best scientists.

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Inspiration Feed

AUGUST 9, 2024

In the early days of this site, we told friends and family about the basic premise. The expectation from everyone we told was that we would feature graphic designers and visual artists, almost exclusively. And of course, design does indeed… The post Interview: Melanie Legoupil Creates Foods that Delight and Inspire appeared first on Inspirationfeed.

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 5, 2024

Immersy: Crafting a Brand Identity for an English School abduzeedo 0805—24 Discover how Revelatio Studio crafted a vibrant brand identity for Immersy, an innovative English school in Brazil. Explore the design process, from logo creation to brand strategy development. When Brazilian English teacher Giovanna decided to expand her freelance work into a full-fledged language school, she knew branding would be key.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 8, 2024

Branding is more than just a logo; it’s the soul of your business, expressed visually and verbally. A strong brand resonates with your target audience, forging an emotional connection that drives loyalty and preference. At the heart of effective branding lies visual identity design – the visual language that encapsulates your brand’s essence. Uncover the power of exceptional visual identity design in our curated collection.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 4, 2024

Spacemade is a co-working brand with a difference. Crafted by Wildish & Co., its new visual identity system is based on the concept of 'meaningful connections'. Founded in 2020, Spacemade is a co-working space provider with a difference. Rather than just plopping yourself down wherever there's a space, you get your own permanent desk in what's intended to be a beautifully designed, shared workspace.

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Booooooom

AUGUST 7, 2024

London-based artist Firpal creates Indo-futurist speculative fiction through writing and illustration.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 9, 2024

Milan-based product designer and art director Chiara Andreatti takes note of art and architecture when she travels, often snapping photos or making sketches that she can refer to when she begins her creative process. Yet it is the work of Carlo Scarpa that provides continual inspiration for Andreatti no matter where she happens to be in the world. She feels an intrinsic connection to the Venetian visionary, who for many years lived in her hometown of Asolo, Italy.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 9, 2024

2024 has undeniably been a banner year for Creative Movie Posters. These aren’t just advertisements; they are bold artistic statements that push the boundaries of visual storytelling. As we dive deeper into the year’s most inspiring creations, it becomes evident that the art of the movie poster is not merely surviving but thriving. These inspiring posters are a testament to the power of design to captivate, intrigue, and evoke emotion.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 5, 2024

Road cycling isn't the gentlest of sports, as a new book by sports photographer Kristof Ramon (aka Kramon) lays bare with its stunningly dramatic images. For those who've been excited by the cycling at the Olympics, a new book by world-class pro-cycling photographer Kristof Ramon (known as Kramon) offers a visceral glimpse into the heart of this punishing sport.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 5, 2024

Inspired by retro ephemera and media from yesteryear, the illustrator’s work evokes the nostalgia of a children’s book from the 70s whilst supplying us with some funny, reassuring one-liners.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 8, 2024

“La vie est une aventure faite de rencontres comme autant de lumiéres” – these poetic words by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud translate to “Life is an adventure made of encounters, each like a light.” Inspired by the comforting luminance and ephemeral glow of a candle-lit lantern, Massaud was moved to design the Louise Table Lamp for the lighting company Ramun , founded by Alessandro Mendini.

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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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Colossal

AUGUST 5, 2024

All images © Jay Lichter, shared with permission For years, New Zealand-based mycophile Jay Lichter didn’t think of mushrooms as much more than produce one buys in the supermarket. But he began to notice how much variety exists in the fungi world as he learned to identify different species and appreciate their important ecological role. It wasn’t long before he started paying more attention to slime molds , which often emerge in similar habitats as fungi.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 6, 2024

One of the nation's oldest theatres celebrates its recent restoration with a full rebrand, courtesy of Brighton agency Good Noise. Theatre Royal Brighton is one of the UK's oldest and most iconic theatres. A key player in the UK's dramatic landscape since its opening in 1807, it's renowned for both its rich history and stunning architecture. Today, it hosts a diverse range of performances, from West End hits to local productions, and is cherished by both locals and out-of-town visitors.

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Its Nice That

AUGUST 8, 2024

The multi-sensory extravaganza tells the strange and satirical story of Chicky Ricky through a combination of illustration, theatre, motion graphics and interactivity.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 8, 2024

The art of collecting often goes beyond the collection itself, with equal investment in maintenance, staging, and labels. For iconic furniture pieces, the display then becomes the environment surrounding those artifacts. Corinne Mathern took this exact initiative, orchestrating spaces that orbit around each cherished acquisition. The existing assemblage of distinguished designs served not as mere furnishings, but as the cornerstone of her design ethos, informing every compositional decision in t

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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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BP&O

AUGUST 6, 2024

There’s no denying the proliferation of all things that the more curmudgeonly crowds might deem ‘woowoo’ over recent years. Crystals, gong baths, singing bowls, silent retreats, tarot et al were once firmly languishing on the fringes of society, and are now de rigeur among the Stoke Newington set and TikTok classes alike. This rise in self-help-led esotericism has run concurrently The post Reveri by Mother appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 9, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With Elon Musk and X seemingly fanning the flames of violence in Britain, we canvas how creative people are feeling about the controversial social platform. It's been an ugly summer of violence and thuggery in the UK. And while the reasons for that are detailed and complex, the spark that lit the fuse was certainly the misinformation that spread like wildfire on X.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 6, 2024

The web is a 24/7 medium. But web designers have office hours. That leaves a gap in technical support coverage. What happens if your client has a question about WordPress in the middle of the night? All jokes aside, client needs won’t always sync with your schedule. And we’ll guess that you don’t want to answer panicked emails during dinner.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 6, 2024

Located in Praia Brava, a beach in the south of Brazil in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, this residence is the home of a couple and their three children who longed for open and relaxing living spaces that encouraged their family to spend more time together. The family tapped architect Simara Melo to transform the 5,210-square-foot home to meet their needs through modern and contemporary components.

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