Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2024

New MedTech company When aims to empower individuals with accessible egg count information and expert advice. Creative agency Universal Favourite explains the thinking behind the brand. It's incredible what new health services are coming online these days. But first, people have to know about them. And second, they have to trust them. Here's a great example of how thoughtful branding can achieve both these things and help bring the providers of cutting-edge medical tech together with those who n

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Booooooom

JULY 26, 2024

Calling all artists and illustrators! We’re launching our first-ever Booooooom illustration Awards! There are X award categories to submit to: Everyone is welcome to submit one image to these awards for FREE. Members enjoy unlimited submissions and unlimited images for all award categories. If you want to submit more than one image or compete in multiple categories, consider becoming a member here!

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I Love Typography

JULY 23, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts Introducing love notes for some of our favorite fonts. The post Love Notes appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Azure Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

Implicitly, we know that the built environment has a direct impact on our health. But while Western medicine is able to identify the cause of over 8,000 diagnoses or symptoms of disease, the factors that contribute to health and wellness are less tangible. Tye Farrow, the first Canadian architect to have earned a Master of Neuroscience Applied to Architecture, is on a mission to change that.

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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

JULY 21, 2024

StudioDBD took an original and unusual approach to developing a brand identity for Stockroom, a new cultural hub in Stockport. There's no point being coy about it. In many cases, our town centres just aren't what they were. The twin onslaughts of online shopping and remote working mean a lot of people aren't heading into town as often, and local authorities need to think long and hard about how they tackle this.

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HONGKIAT

JULY 24, 2024

July is here, and we are back with a fresh set of resources for our fellow web developers. This month, we have a variety of tools and libraries covering different areas of web development, from libraries, frameworks, guides, and best practices, to inspiration. Without further ado, let’s jump in and see the full list. Autofix CI Autofix.ci is a tool for GitHub Action that automatically fixes your pull requests.

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Design Milk

JULY 22, 2024

Perched atop the picturesque ski slopes of Le Massif de Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Chalet Bertha is a noble project designed by the renowned studio Perron. The private chalet-hotel embodies a seamless blend of luxury, comfort, and nature, offering an unparalleled retreat for a large, nature-loving family seeking relaxation and quality time together.

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Creative Boom

JULY 24, 2024

The renowned graphic artist joins forces with five music legends in a unique collaboration to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. We can all probably name more famous singers and guitarists than drummers. But ultimately, an amazing drummer is the bedrock of every great rock classic, and they deserve to be celebrated a heck of a lot more. It seems that graphic designer Anthony Burrill feels similarly, given the direction of his latest work.

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Its Nice That

JULY 22, 2024

The Seattle-based artist is savouring the simple joys of the present in her illustrations of “goofy characters, dogs, creatures, and ordinary objects”.

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JULY 24, 2024

We live in a world that’s full of coffee-lovers. If you’re one yourself, you can probably imagine no better feeling than sipping the drink in just about any setting. The good news is that recent packaging ventures are taking the coffee world to new heights. From dashing designs to cool containers, coffee enthusiasts will be happy to know that there is more than just your average coffee pot nowadays.

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Design Milk

JULY 25, 2024

Those attuned to spirituality have long appreciated the deep bond between the natural world and personal well-being, and are no strangers to wearing stones in hopes of imbuing some of its healing energies. Through the use of these minerals and crystals, Sten Studio , based in Mexico City, delves into the mysteries of these natural phenomena, merging their inherent beauty with modern design, which can be seen in their latest collection aptly titled Cosmic Relics.

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Creative Boom

JULY 22, 2024

In Wieden+Kennedy's latest work for Nike, we're reminded of the hard, cold truth of competition: that not everyone can be a winner. The sports brand hits that message home with inside help from leading athletes all striving for victory. What does it mean for an athlete to achieve the top spot? In its summer campaign created by Wieden+Kennedy, Nike reminds us there can only be one winner and redefines what it means to have that determined winning mindset.

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Its Nice That

JULY 23, 2024

Using observational sketchbook drawings to inspire her final pieces, this illustrator’s work reveals the “aesthetic potential in everyday life”.

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Booooooom

JULY 24, 2024

A series chronicling an unconscious search for familial connection by Toronto-based photographer Angela Lewis.

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Design Milk

JULY 24, 2024

Postcard Bakery in New York City’s West Village boasts a design as delightful as the treats on offer, with a retro style inspired by Asian artwork. Sarah Carpenter , of her eponymous firm, was tapped to envision the newest eatery from the Nami Nori team. The blend of modern and classic is a welcome departure from the minimalist aesthetic at the flagship restaurant next door.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

The campaign utilises a blue-tinged collage effect, which is interpreted differently each year by a new collaborating artist. Studio Marcus Kraft has collaborated with renowned illustrator Bráulio Amado on the Zürcher Theater Spektakel 2024 campaign, which uses expressive, photocopied collages with images from the invited international productions. Zurich-based graphic designer and art director Marcus Kraft was introduced to the festival eight years ago when the team wanted to renew its corporat

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Azure Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

At the height of summer, it seems that nearly everyone is jetting off to Europe or Asia for a well-deserved break. For design lovers, travel doesn’t just provide time for some R&R, but also an opportunity to get inspired by new cultures and perspectives. So, where do those with the most discerning eye choose to stay while visiting the world’s design capitals?

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We And The Color

JULY 22, 2024

Daisy Jacobs, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker renowned for her innovative storytelling and unique visual style, has unveiled her latest short film, “ Dangerous Romance.” This new project, which seamlessly fuses live-action with moments of heightened stop-motion animation, showcases Jacobs’ continued evolution as a filmmaker. With a career spanning over a decade and a collection of accolades from prestigious festivals such as Cannes, BAFTA, and the Edinburgh International Film Fest

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Design Milk

JULY 25, 2024

London is awash in trendy neighborhoods, each with their own distinct historic charm and contemporary character. Strategically situated at the intersection of chic Marylebone, highbrow Mayfair, and hip Soho, BoTree Hotel is a new 229-room destination that evokes the village-like atmosphere of these surroundings. Dutch architecture firm Concrete Amsterdam’s bold, site-responsive design of its lobby, BoTree Bar, guest rooms, and suites brings the color and vibrancy of the street life outside indoo

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Creative Boom

JULY 22, 2024

The campaign was devised to be "joyful and uplifting" without feeling "disingenuous or unrealistic" and foregrounds the amazing work that happens in children's hospitals globally. The Children's Hospital Association (CHA) recently launched its new 'Made Possible' campaign, created by the strategic design studio Team. The CHA acts as a voice for over 220 children's hospitals globally, serving as a space for clinical and administrative leaders to foster meaningful change in children's healthcare.

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Azure Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

Since its 2017 theatrical run , Blade Runner 2049 has evolved into a sci-fi classic that earns ongoing praise for its cinematography. On Letterboxd , the social networking site built around movie rankings, one top-rated review summarizes the film perfectly: “I want every shot of this movie framed on my wall.” Among the many people who have fallen in love with the striking visuals of the Denis Villeneuve -directed (and Roger Deakins -lensed) masterpiece are Darcy Hanna and Emma Sims, the designer

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 25, 2024

Danilo Trbojevi? is a distinguished graphic designer at Nordeus, known for his innovative approach to game design. His work stands out due to his unique blend of creativity, technical skill, and a deep understanding of user experience. You can catch Danilo Trbojevi on Behance. Style and Approach Creative Storytelling: Danilo Trbojevi excels in creating designs that tell a story and engage users emotionally.

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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

JULY 22, 2024

Inspired by the soft, ethereal glow of the moon, Madrid-based furniture design brand Woodendot replicates the experience of staring at the cosmos with LUA , a lighting design that meets the intersection between art and functionality. The fixture follows up on Woodendot’s ALBA table collection that launched in 2019 and is named for “sunrise” in Spanish, replicating the essence of sunlight on rippling waters.

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Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2024

A new campaign for Transport for Greater Manchester, led by local agency Flow Creative, combines live action and animation in a bid to get families using public transport across the summer months. There's nothing quite so frustrating every summer than sitting in a hot car, stuck on the motorway, while the kids scream, shout and fight for attention (and each other).

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Its Nice That

JULY 25, 2024

Working across illustration and graphic design, this Montreal-based creative harmonises analogue and digital techniques, with beguiling results.

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Azure Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

As the home of the world’s oldest university in continuous operation, Bologna, Italy, knows a thing or two about imparting wisdom to the next generation. But learning doesn’t stop after school. As any designer can tell you, it takes regular trips to international trade fairs to keep up with the latest global trends, innovations and techniques. And as it turns out, Bologna knows a thing or two about that, too.

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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

JULY 23, 2024

Teal waters lap white sand beaches just outside this 6,000-square-foot ocean-front estate situated on two acres of Fiji’s northern shore within the spectacular lowland peninsula of Vomo Island. Aptly named Reef House , the residence provides world class access to waves and an architectural viewport to frame breathtaking vistas. But to realize such a calm-inducing space required assembling a global team in an effort as grand as its scale.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Build a loyal audience and showcase your work effectively with these essential tips for starting a newsletter in 2024 Let's face it: Reaching and engaging your audience has become more difficult than ever in the 2020s. Social media platforms like Instagram have betrayed us , putting their algorithm before our interests, which means that even the people who've chosen to follow us often don't get served our content.

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We And The Color

JULY 21, 2024

Summer is the perfect time for rejuvenation, reflection, and, for many, a job search. Whether you’re looking to switch careers, climb the corporate ladder, or just find a more fulfilling role, having a standout resume is crucial – that’s for sure. So check out this clean and modern resume template crafted by the creative team at CristalpDesign.

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Design You Trust

JULY 26, 2024

Kensuke Okazoe, an award-winning artist based in Kyoto, creates intricate contemporary artworks inspired by Japanese culture and tradition, featuring traditional designs, captivating characters, and natural symbols, and has worked on diverse projects including advertisements, book covers, and graphic design.

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