Sat.Mar 12, 2022 - Fri.Mar 18, 2022

article thumbnail

5 pieces of good news for freelance designers in 2022

Creative Boom

Illustrations by šaška , Animation by Maryia Dziadziulia. In the midst of global turmoil, massive changes are afoot in the world of freelancing. But it's difficult to get a bird's eye view when you're on the ground. So every year, 99designs by Vista surveys more than 10,000 designers in 144 countries to get their perspective on how the profession is evolving.

Freelance 541
article thumbnail

A Dam Good Design: The Dam Rebrand Explored

Canny

Established in 2020, Dam produces plant-based, concentrated milk alternatives for consumers who want to enjoy dairy products – whilst being environmentally conscious. With this product it couldn’t be simpler. Consumers just add water, shake, and enjoy. Resources. The Rebranding Brief Template. The Rebranding Brief Template. download now. download now.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

25 Best Creative WordPress Themes 2022

Graphic Design Junction

Best modern and creative WordPress themes built with Bootstrap and trendy frameworks. WordPress themes are ultimate flexible with lots of nice options and features. Themes are perfect for corporate, suitable for any type of business and built for any needs. Every theme detail is carefully designed and crafted in order to create a seamless and wonderful user experience.

Theme 362
article thumbnail

Cat Person x Jason Wu

Design Milk

If you’re a cat lover with a penchant for home decor, you know the struggle to find stylish products for your feline friends is real. Thankfully, Cat Person and fashion designer Jason Wu have collaborated on a chic cat care collection that’s rather delightful. A cat owner himself (shoutout to Jinxy and Peaches!), Jason’s creative background and Cat Person’s products were designed to meet the needs of everyone in the house.

Fashion 325
article thumbnail

Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

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

article thumbnail

Julie Lai's 'chrysalis' illustrations celebrate the artist's personal healing journey

Creative Boom

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. The resulting series, Chrysalis, is as though she is emerging from a cocoon. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

article thumbnail

Photoshop Tutorial: ‘Pixel Sorting’ Stretched Pixel Glitch Art Effect

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an abstract piece of artwork using the pixel sorting effect, where coloured pixels of an image are stretched to create a detailed visual effect. Authentic pixel sorting is a type of glitch art that is usually generated by computer code, but we’ll be replicating the appearance with Photoshop’s built-in filters.

Photoshop 351

More Trending

article thumbnail

The Manico Armchair Spins a Tale of Rural Italy’s Past + Future

Design Milk

The new Manico armchair, the fourth collaborative effort between It’s Great Design and designer Giuseppe Arezzi , offers an inspirational backstory along with a place to kick back and relax. “I designed the Manico armchair in 2012 for a design competition held by a historic furniture store in Catania. The designers, exclusively Sicilians, were asked to present the design of a piece of furniture inspired by Sicily,” Arezzi explained. “I decided to tell the story of the transitio

article thumbnail

Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

Creative Boom

Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma. A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. With vivid landscapes acting as colourful and detailed backdrops, Soumyaraj transports us to beautiful worlds full of bright flora and fauna – the kind of gorgeous settings that mig

article thumbnail

5 Ways To Generate Income As A Graphics Design Student

Designer Daily

Due to the practical nature of their field of study, graphic design students have the ability to make an extra income while still going to University or College. Here’s how; Enter Graphic Design Competitions. Graphic design competitions typically offer cash prizes as benefits of winning or being a runner-up in any of their competitions. If you have practical experience designing logos and other forms of graphics then it would make sense for you to register for graphic design competitions in orde

article thumbnail

18+ Modern Clean Resume Templates

Graphic Design Junction

Minimal clean resume templates and clean cv/resumes 100% ready to print designs for the job seeker who makes an unforgettable impression. modern designed, easy-to-edit resume templates simple and elegant design are fully editable and easy to customize and edit the typography, wording, colors and layout. Resume templates are perfect for female teachers, photographers, designers, developers and any kind of job with easy to customize in Microsoft Word.

Templates 355
article thumbnail

The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

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.

article thumbnail

These Desk Lamps Were Once E-Scooters Found in the Malmö Canals

Design Milk

Andra Formen a Malmö, Sweden based design studio has taken up the task to explore the possibilities of salvaging and recycling that most ubiquitous of urban modes of transportation, the electric scooter. The result is E-metabolism , a collection of table lamps, indoor garden systems, floor lamps, seating, and even a grill. The collection is produced in collaboration between the studio’s team of four designers with the aid of two divers who courageously dived the depths of Malmö’s murky can

Art 306
article thumbnail

'Visually driven' photography book explores Japan's historical connection with dogs

Creative Boom

From ancient cultural connections to canine-themed crypto coins, dogs have had a monumental impact on Japanese life. In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan.

article thumbnail

This Photoshop hack is an absolute must-know

Creative Bloq

TikTok never fails to impress us.

Photoshop 279
article thumbnail

27 Fresh New Free Fonts For Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

Download fresh new free fonts and make your font library to the next level. A new collection of bold lettering and typography fonts, handwriting typefaces, script fonts and vintage fonts with some sexy stylish look. All fonts suitable as to make a design choice for books, magazines, packaging, branding , signage and more other creative project. High quality free fonts has always been a fundamental aspect of stylish headlines design, but many designers are now making type the centerpiece of th

Fonts 326
article thumbnail

Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

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.

article thumbnail

Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism, the Exhibition

Design Milk

Architect Zaha Hadid’s spirited career and dynamic, groundbreaking architectural work continues to inspire around the world through Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). The newly opened Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism exhibition showcases the bold, explorative urbanism they’re known for through a variety of design strategies used to create vibrant and sustainable community-orientated spaces within densely populated urban spaces.

article thumbnail

Kids of Cosplay: Photography book captures cosplay as you've never seen it before

Creative Boom

From the series, Kids of Cosplay © Thurstan Redding. London-based photographer Thurstan Redding has celebrated the burgeoning art of cosplay in his new photography book, Kids of Cosplay , which presents the activity in a whole new light. Published by Volume, Kids of Cosplay is the result of a three-year photographic project. Inspired by a trip to MCM London Comic Con in 2018, Thurstan's pictures are a showcase for the ingenuity of cosplay in a way that has never been seen before.

article thumbnail

I’m furious that this Pixar-inspired Porsche doesn’t have a face

Creative Bloq

This could've been the coolest car ever.

article thumbnail

Best Alcohol Packaging And Branding That Packs a Punch

Canny

For brands in the beverages sector, alcohol branding, and alcohol packaging to an extent, are just important if not more than the actual taste of what they’re selling. Brands in this sector have always had an interesting approach to packaging design. The shape of the bottle, the design of the lid, and any additional extras (i.e. tags hanging around the neck of the bottle).

Branding 148
article thumbnail

Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

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.

article thumbnail

Browns Teams up With Relay Design Agency for the Arcade Collection

Design Milk

Browns Brook Street in London debuted the Arcade Collection exhibition during the month of February for London Fashion Week. Works by Charlotte Kidger, Jochen Holz, Robin Grasby, Richard Healy, and Silo Studio have put the spotlight on designs from Browns’ favorite brands, including Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Jacquemus, JW Anderson, Prada, Raf Simons, and Simone Rocha.

Agency 264
article thumbnail

Yuri Suzuki celebrates 303 Day with digital reworking of classic Roland synthesizers

Creative Boom

Pentagram partner and sound designer Yuri Suzuki has collaborated with Counterpoint to celebrate #303 Day. And as part of the festivities, he has digitally reworked some of the most famous synthesizers made by the cult manufacturer, Roland. For the uninitiated, 303 Day is a series of monthly celebrations based around Roland, which appropriately kicked off on the third of March.

Digital 545
article thumbnail

Logotype & Logo Design Online Course

We And The Color

Learn logotype and logo design for brand identities with this online course by Steve Wolf. As principal at Steve Wolf Designs, Steve uses his graphic design experience to support diverse companies in telling their individual brand stories through timeless visuals and strategic thinking. In his highly recommended online course, you can learn how to create a timeless logotype or logo for a brand or product by exploring different typography and logo design techniques.

Adobe 145
article thumbnail

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Spring

SpeckyBoy

The arrival of spring is always a cause for celebration. Flowers begin to bloom, the animal world teems with new life, and warmer temperatures cure us of cabin fever. It’s no surprise that the season also inspires creativity. Web designers have been known to build their own homages. Bursts of color and nature-inspired animation pop up all over the place.

Animation 142
article thumbnail

From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

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.

article thumbnail

FUTURA LABORATORIES Makes a Mark Upon Dr. Martens Iconic 1460 Boots

Design Milk

In a case of two worlds colliding, a certain degree of delight is likely to be felt for anyone who grew up loving hip-hop and punk with the announcement of the collaboration between design studio FUTURA LABORATORIES and heritage boot maker Dr. Martens – a partnership represented by a pair of 8-hole boots combining the distinctive styles born from the streets of London and New York.

Fashion 264
article thumbnail

Seven of the best emerging photographers to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

© Elliott Verdier. Whatever kind of creative you are, there are times when you need an instant blast of visual inspiration. And what better way to get it than by following some of the best up-and-coming photographers? By definition, though, the most exciting new and emergent talents aren't yet that well known. So we've teamed up with MPB , the leading online platform for sourcing used photography and videography equipment, to uncover some true gems.

Fine Art 545
article thumbnail

“Enough” by Photographer Laurent Chevalier

Booooooom

article thumbnail

Tools and Resources for Designers and Agencies (2022 Edition)

HONGKIAT

An effective, well-organized workflow is a good thing to have going for you as a web designer. It takes a certain degree of skill to create one and a certain skillset to adhere to it. If there is a fly in the ointment, it is often one or more of the design tools and resources that make up a web designer’s toolkit. Difficulty in acquiring a needed resource or a tool’s design limitations can slow things down.

Agency 136
article thumbnail

Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

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.

article thumbnail

It’s a Touchy Subject: Hennepin Made’s New Touch-Activated Lamps

Design Milk

Hennepin Made launches their new Taku collection that reinvigorates the relationship we have with objects in a world where everything is activated automatically and distantly. Inspired by the Aladdin Lamps by Alladin Industries in the mid-1950s, the lighting series is activated by human touch. Taku consists of a small and large table lamp, a corded sconce, a concealed cord sconce, and a flush mount.

Textures 264
article thumbnail

British artist Liz West reveals the raw creative process behind her colourful installations

Creative Boom

While British artist Liz West is known for her immersive rainbow installations that transform buildings and public spaces across the UK, what we don't ever see are the drawings she creates to help her visualise them. Until now, that is, as her works on paper and sketches are being revealed for the first time. Called Drawings , West has introduced her behind-the-scenes sketches on her website, giving us an insight into her creative process – one that is integral to her studio practice and a way t

Artist 529
article thumbnail

Tiles by Diatomic Studio

We And The Color

Tiles, an experimental film about tessellated patterns in kinetic behavior. This film by Barcelona-based Diatomic Studio explores the module as the origin of harmony of a pattern. “Using basic elements of geometry such as points, lines, circles, triangles, or squares, and combining them with the basic formulas of kinetics such as transaction, rotation, trajectory, or scale, we achieve new compositions of tessellated patterns of linear progression by increments.

Patterns 145
article thumbnail

Weekly News for Designers ? 635

SpeckyBoy

kod.so – This browser app will help you create beautiful screenshots of your code snippets. Building Web Layouts For Dual-Screen And Foldable Devices – Learn how to build layouts that adapt to these newfangled devices. 10 Free WordPress Plugins to Improve Multi-Author Websites – These free plugins will help you manage multiple authors and create an efficient workflow.

article thumbnail

How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.