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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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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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 23, 2024

With a background in editorial design, Andy Goodman decided to become an illustrator, developing an impactful, graphical style that's sublime and simple and a portfolio full of clever visual wordplay. Andy Goodman is one of those rare artists whose special talent is to create an entire image using a single line. What at first glance looks like a doodle or even an out-of-control scribble quickly assumes a graphical form that delights the mind.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 22, 2024

Want to design like a pro without breaking the bank? Dive into the world of free graphic design resources! Download stunning mockups to showcase your work realistically. Experiment with a vast library of open-source fonts to add personality. Spruce up your projects with unique icons and utilize free web templates to launch your website quickly. Find UI design elements to craft user-friendly interfaces and business card templates to create a lasting impression.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 26, 2024

Tips for Designing Corporate Symbols: Crafting Your Visual Identity Have you ever wondered why some logos grab you by the eyeballs and others pass by entirely unnoticed? It isn’t magic. It isn’t luck. It’s design. In a crowded marketplace of ideas, your corporate symbol is your handshake, smile, and first impression. It’s the visual shorthand for everything you stand for.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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SpeckyBoy

JULY 23, 2024

One of the most important aspects of digital art is the selection of color. Color can transform a piece, set the tone, and create harmony. Color choice is not just about aesthetics but also about improving your artwork’s overall composition and cohesion. Installing and creating custom color schemes in Procreate is easy. You can import swatches from various sources (like the ones below) or create palettes directly within the app.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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UX Collective

JULY 22, 2024

Building flexible design systems just like my Nissan Xterra. An animation of the Nissan Xterra, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan swapping on screen, all using the same automotive frame. Credit: Trip Carroll The Nissan Xterra is awesome I love the Nissan Xterra. I’ve been driving an Xterra since I was in college (over 15 years ago). I’ve owned two in my lifetime, and I bought the first one twice.

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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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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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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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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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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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HONGKIAT

JULY 26, 2024

Everything changes. Change is the only constant in this Universe, as Heraclitus of Ephesus famously stated over 2,500 years ago. It’s intriguing how a concept so ancient still eludes many today. In the realm of business, whether as a freelancer or an entrepreneur , your primary goal should always be growth. You can grow your business from the ground up by harnessing change to work for you, rather than against you.

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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

Humans are tactile, inherently curious creatures. If given the chance, we enjoy emotive and material qualities of our objects, which are subconscious indicators of its quality. Strong lines and a balanced composition aren’t the only delightful aspects of the new ARBA chair from French designer Erwan Bouroullec for raawii. The exhibition, which was on view at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen in June, focused on the relationship between market, gallery, and studio space.

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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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FlowingData

JULY 26, 2024

Reuters, with illustrations by Catherine Tai, has visual guides to all of the Olympic sports. (Trampoline is tucked into the Gymnastics category in case you’re looking.) For each sport, there’s a schedule, a leading illustration, and a set of visuals that show you important moves or terminology. It’s very good, especially for the sports you might not be familiar with.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 22, 2024

In 2024, digital marketing continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, shaped by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors. Businesses are leveraging new tools and strategies to engage with their audiences more effectively. This article explores the latest trends in digital marketing , providing insights into how companies can stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

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