I Love Typography
JANUARY 13, 2021
Read the book, Typographic Firsts. After a decade, ILT's annual Favorite Fonts list is back. In addition to a ten top favorite typefaces, there are now 50 typefaces in the Honorable Mentions list; and a section devoted to my favorite glyphs or characters of 2020, and a few words about my magical selection process. Oh, and there's even a typographic Space Invaders Easter egg!
Speckyboy Design Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2021
Among the harshest realities of being a freelance web designer (and a human) is that we’re bound to make mistakes. None of us can escape that fact. Therefore, we may as well accept it. Still, there are major differences in the severity of the mistakes we make. A small misspelling isn’t quite the same as bringing down an entire website with a buggy piece of code.
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Spoon Graphics
JANUARY 11, 2021
I love adding dirty textures to my designs to eliminate the clean digital appearance of computer-generated artwork. My new set of Dirty Surface Textures has been created from layers and layers of real surface grime to help you add authentic dirt effects with intricate details to your work, which just can’t be replicated with built-in Photoshop filters alone.
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
Noupe
JANUARY 13, 2021
Marketing employs a wide range of design tactics to catch customer’s eyes, resonate, and leave a lasting impression. A marketer’s goal is conversion and they use every means possible to make that happen. Did you know that an incredibly powerful conversion design aspect lies in the art of typography? From serif to sans serif fonts, kerning, and size variations, the way your words appear dramatically changes the power of your message.
Creative Review
JANUARY 12, 2021
London-based illustrator Olivia Twist had an early introduction to the world of visual creativity. Her grandad showed her how to draw when she was four or five years old, and more importantly how the practice can be used as a tool for self-expression. By the time she started school, her penchant for drawing was already being recognised. “I was that student who got to work on A3 paper when others were given A4 sheets,” she recalls.
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Designmodo
JANUARY 14, 2021
This post is originally published on Designmodo: Top Web Design and UI Trends for 2021. Jumpstart new projects and website redesigns with a few of the hottest elements in design for 2021. These trending styles are sure to help you create in a way that’ modern, fresh and perfect for the new year. Here’s the … For more information please contact Designmodo.
Colossal
JANUARY 14, 2021
By Andrew Hem. What brings you hope? That’s the central question behind a new group exhibition presented by Port City Creative Guild. Couriers of Hope boasts more than 120 original pieces from more than 90 artists—the list includes Rosanne Kang Jovanovski , Andrew Hem ( previously ), Sean Chao ( previously ), and Yoskay Yamamoto —all rendered on vintage envelopes.
Design Week
JANUARY 13, 2021
Uncommon has designed the new “dream-like” identity for mortgage broker Habito, creating a “beautiful, badass version of heaven” The London-based studio’s work includes a new logo, visual assets and merchandise. A campaign is also launching in March to sponsor Skateboard England’s National Championships. [link]. Habito was established in 2016, following founder Dan Hegarty’s difficulty in buying his first property which involved multiple mistakes with hi
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Abduzeedo
JANUARY 14, 2021
Paintings of Street Scenes from Japan. AoiroStudio 01.13.21 A new year has started, alongside my partner and some friends; we all deeply miss Japan. Let's just put it this way and we miss everything about Japan, it's not like we will have the opportunity soon to come back (Hopefully!). But it's a reality we are all facing, other than seeing all the foreigners (and friends too) enjoy themselves and make sure to share them on social media!
Noupe
JANUARY 15, 2021
The Coronavirus changed upside down the world and the global economy. From having to wear masks and wash our hands all the time to seeing loved ones getting sick, things changed in an unprecedented way. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are in a state of stress at this time of uncertainty. It seems like they cannot react to this crisis or don’t know how to do it.
Creative Review
JANUARY 14, 2021
The monograph – named after a 2003 artwork – looks back on the early days of the studio, which was launched around the same time that the Apple Macintosh and software such as Adobe Illustrator were beginning to be widely used. Phunk began life in 1994 as a streetwear label selling T-shirts covered with digitally illustrated imagery, but soon also made a name for themselves via their Guerrilla Fonts foundry.
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Colossal
JANUARY 15, 2021
?. If you’ve walked the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the last few decades, you’ve probably spotted the wide-eyed monsters and mischievous dragons of David Zinn ( previously ). Since 1987, the artist has been drawing chalk-and-charcoal creatures in site-specific works that wash away with the rain. Drain pipes become robotic dogs, a pillar morphs into a giant pencil, and a green monster pops out of a brick walkway.
Design You Trust
JANUARY 13, 2021
Impressive photographer Iori Takano focuses her camera lens on the striking seasonal scenery and vibrant natural color found across Japan, with a particular focus on shots that show off the sky. Her latest set of photos is garnering praise definitely fits that theme, but is garnering attention for just how much it looks like it was lifted out of a gorgeously created anime.
Creative Review
JANUARY 15, 2021
Child food poverty was drastically brought under the spotlight in 2020, however with politicians largely failing to grasp nor rectify the situation, the responsibility of applying pressure fell into the hands of vocal campaigners – most prominently Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford. This week, as new images circulate online showing the meagre free school meal parcels sent out to families amid school closures, Aldi has released an animated ad titled Hunger.
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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.
Design Week
JANUARY 13, 2021
Spanish brand consultancy Summa has designed Sevilla FC’s new identity and crest, with visuals inspired by the city’s gothic architecture. The work, which was in development for eight months, also includes an updated strategy as the team looks to amplify its international reputation, according to Summa. Sevilla FC was founded in 1890 and is based in Seville itself, the largest city in the Andalusia region of southern Spain.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2021
Here’s an existential question for web developers: How much separation should there be between a website’s content management system (CMS) and its design? For a lot of the DIY services out there (Wix, Squarespace, etc.), just about every facet of a website can be edited visually. Whether it’s content, design or layout, you can tweak to your heart’s content.
Design You Trust
JANUARY 13, 2021
“Pumpkins grown in Iowa soil are profitable”. Photo manipulation dates back to some of the earliest photographs captured on glass and tin plates during the 19th century. The practice began not long after the creation of the first photograph (1825) by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce who developed heliography and made the first photographic print from a photoengraved printing plate.
Creative Review
JANUARY 13, 2021
Art director Wolbergs first had the idea for the book four years ago, while working on a collection of ‘physique photography’ from the 1950s – something he describes as being “clearly intended to appeal to a gay audience” It sparked off some questions around what a book of contemporary gay and queer photography would look like today.
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.
The Branding Journal
JANUARY 12, 2021
Gen Z (those born after 1997) are expanding the boundaries of the digital world beyond what we ever expected. As a result, brands are stretching their once analog offers far into the online realm, and doing so successfully, from Marc Jacobs’ latest digital-only fashion collection, to Deliveroo’s digital delivery drivers. While this new online world provides untold opportunities, it also poses a series of challenging questions that brands will need to navigate.
Noupe
JANUARY 12, 2021
Few things define the 21st century as much as technology. This makes preserving a sense of the human touch an essential activity for every brand. Businesses are working overtime to incorporate tech into their operations. Everything from customer relationship management tools to automated payroll software is redefining how we run our business. At this point, there are a few areas of business that technology hasn’t impacted.
Abduzeedo
JANUARY 13, 2021
Portrait Illustrations by Robinson Cursor. AoiroStudio 01.12.21 I think I have mentioned this many times already but I love how some individuals are crazy talented at drawing portraits that will come close to an actual photograph. If we are speaking of celebrities, you can practically easily recognize them. Let's take a look at the work of Robinson Cursor , he is an illustrator and typographer based in Budapest, Hungary.
Creative Review
JANUARY 11, 2021
After a tumultuous year for the arts, Fortnum & Mason has enlisted six artists, creative directors and stage designers to spruce up the department store’s famed window displays. The artists were asked to respond to the idea of ‘joy’, which seems darkly ironic given the displays were unveiled during the same week the latest lockdown was announced in England, but is a welcome project as the news remains bleak. “As the pandemic really took hold, I felt incredibly frustra
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.
Its Nice That
JANUARY 13, 2021
The fantastical new identity features psychedelic colours and a fresh approach to typography, adding wings to the word mark’s ‘o’.
Noupe
JANUARY 11, 2021
Video editing has improved with the advancement in technology and caters to the requirements of the audience. Creators of videos are doing all that they can to ensure that they meet the new standards. From using the template more extensively to focusing on camera motions, light, and color, they are leaving nothing behind to ensure that they stick to the latest trends in video editing.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2021
I recently discovered that a popular WordPress plugin had enabled automatic updates without explicitly informing users. How did I find out? I received emails from each site where the plugin was installed informing me that an update had been completed. But it gets better. Over a holiday break, a colleague asked me to look at a website that wasn’t loading properly.
Colossal
JANUARY 11, 2021
All images © Jem Cresswell, shared with permission. For years, Sydney-based photographer Jem Cresswell ( previously ) has been diving into the ocean to document the otherwise unseen lives of humpback whales, a humbling experience he recounts in the latest interview supported by Colossal Members. He discusses what drew him to the mammalian subject matter and how collaborating with them during a long period has offered insight into their complex natures.
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