Creative Boom
MARCH 5, 2024
Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. As it celebrates its 18th anniversary, we caught up with founder Cathy Olmedillas to hear about what she's learnt on the way, how she's taking Anorak to new markets, and what creatives should keep in mind when embarking on fresh ventures. They grow up so fast.
Designer Daily
MARCH 6, 2024
Everywhere we look—be it websites, billboards, or business cards—we encounter fonts. Think of them as the attire for our words. Fonts craft an ambiance, establish a mood, and convey a brand’s essence. Much like our clothing reflects our personality, fonts narrate a tale for our content. Their role? Absolutely pivotal. Shifting focus to a trending style: retro fonts.
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Spoon Graphics
MARCH 4, 2024
One of my most-watched videos every day on the Spoon Graphics YouTube channel is my tutorial showing how to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop. That tutorial uses a combination of Photoshop filters to transform an image with a painterly appearance. Since the addition of the Generative Fill tool to Photoshop, there’s a whole new way of creating a realistic painting effect with the help of AI.
BP&O
MARCH 5, 2024
The Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia are not technically mountains at all. They are, rather, a complex labyrinth of dissected plateaus, gorges and valleys of sandstone, formed over 50 million years ago. So far, so deceptive. Fortunately, however, the Blue Mountains are most definitely blue. When the atmospheric temperature of the region rises, a superfine mist of fragrant The post Blue Mountains by For The People appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.
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
Creative Boom
MARCH 8, 2024
For those fond of Aardman's classic Creature Comforts, a new campaign by BBC Creative involving six new films will bring back happy memories. The vox-pop style shorts highlight the 'things we love' about the public service broadcaster. It was 1989 when Nick Park introduced Creative Comforts to Britain. Cast in a documentary style, the charming film featured a cast of loveable wild animals and pets made out of clay, matched with human voices to great effect.
Design Milk
MARCH 6, 2024
When Ruth Warder, CEO of global communications firm Edelman UK and EMEA Brand Chair, came across an old warehouse from the 1900s, she knew it was the ideal home for the company to grow. “We knew it was the perfect blank canvas to bring to life the vision we had for a post-pandemic workplace,” she shares. Working with Gensler , that vision became a reality – one that occupies 45,000 square feet, eight mezzanines, and five floors.
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Creative Bloq
MARCH 6, 2024
From the first novel to the Dune Part 2 movie, Frank Herbert's world has inspired wildly different interpretations.
Creative Boom
MARCH 3, 2024
The London studio's visual identity for a new AI tool, Wonda, avoids adding to the noise with a simple, emotionally engaging design. As our recent special report highlighted, AI is no longer a niche interest but is increasingly integrated into the toolkits of agencies everywhere, and used on a day-to-day basis. And that applies just as much to marketing as anywhere else.
Design Milk
MARCH 5, 2024
Restaurant interiors are tasked with setting the table, so to speak, for a dining ritual that complements the cuisine as much as the chef’s ambition. But the über-stylish, effortlessly chic Swedish restaurant, Persona , in the covetable Stockholm neighborhood of Östermalm, moves the needle on dining culture in a digital age where people are increasingly isolated and often more concerned with relishing in social media likes than savoring their meal.
Booooooom
MARCH 7, 2024
I recently connected with a talented illustrator and designer by the name of Andrew Fairclough, who many of you may know as the founder of True Grit Texture Supply. I'm extremely impressed with what he's created and the sheer number of incredible artists using his tools speaks for itself. We thought it would be fun to tell each of our audiences about what the other is doing—Andrew interviewed me about Booooooom (you can read it here) and I wanted to make a post about some of my fav cre
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Creative Bloq
MARCH 7, 2024
Firefly AI comes to iOS and Android.
Creative Boom
MARCH 4, 2024
Dropbox rival Air devised a hilarious way to advertise their tool in New York City. We delve into the campaign and explore why using Air to streamline your assets is a smart move. It was the oddest protest of the year so far, and even New Yorkers, who are more used to seeing weird stuff than most of us, were largely baffled. Outside the entrance of Adweek's annual Commerce Week conference, a gaggle of elderly protestors raised banners with slogans such as 'Let me live to see my download finish'
Design Milk
MARCH 4, 2024
Baking bread, binge-watching television, and building makeshift home gyms. These are just some of the hobbies people turned to with their new-found abundance of time during the pandemic. But for most, little became of the activities necessitated by self-preservation or the desire for productive leisure. Maintenance man turned miniature model maker, Danny Cortes , is an exception to this.
Graphic Design Junction
MARCH 2, 2024
Are you searching for the best WordPress themes for 2024 to give your website a fresh look? Whether you’re a blogger, entrepreneur, or e-commerce store owner, investing in the WordPress themes are essential for success. These themes are optimized for performance and user experience, helping you achieve your goals. In the bustling realm of online presence, having a website that not only ranks high on Google but also captivates visitors is paramount for success.
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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.
Creative Bloq
MARCH 5, 2024
They're giving Where’s Wally vibes.
Creative Boom
MARCH 6, 2024
Japanese painter Keiko Kimoto recently impressed audiences with a live painting demonstration at the opening of her latest exhibition, Okurerutaiyou: Delayed Sun. And Creative Boom was lucky enough to have a front-row seat to watch the balletic artist in action. There's an impulsiveness at the heart of Keiko Kimono's work. In her paintings, restless figures appear to leap away from the viewer, and even more traditional still-life pieces are depicted with an energy that reflects the artist's spon
Design Milk
MARCH 4, 2024
Denmark, a pioneer in sustainabilty, is now home to a groundbreaking approach to an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. EFFEKT , an innovative design studio based in Copenhagen, has transformed the conventional petrol (gas) station into a symbol of the future with the Better Energy Charge fast charging station in Sønderborg, Denmark. The station, developed as the first pilot project for renewable energy company Better Energy , embraces a design that goes beyond functionality.
Booooooom
MARCH 8, 2024
Our newest book, Care, is now available in our shop! The 128-page book features images by 60 women-identifying artists and photographers who responded to the theme of care. This collection is meant to be a reminder of the ways care shows up in your life and the different forms it can take. Care was designed by Megan Kwan (@supersensitivestudios), edited by Kimi Hamada and Anna Schneider, and features photography on the cover by Laura Sgherri.
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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.
Noupe
MARCH 5, 2024
Fonts are more than just text characters; they shape the user experience. From guiding users through your interface to conveying brand personality, fonts are vital to design. However, finding the perfect font that fits your website or app’s tone can be challenging. But fear not, we’re here to help! Stay tuned as we explore the significance of fonts in a curated list of the best Figma fonts for 2024 and beyond.
Creative Boom
MARCH 4, 2024
More and more creative thinkers will be needed to make the most of AI tools, a report predicts. We explore how UAL's Creative Computing Institute can help you gain the skills you need. Right now, anyone weighing up whether to go to university might well be in two minds. In a world wracked with political and economic turmoil, many creative students may feel they face an uncertain future.
Design Milk
MARCH 4, 2024
While elevators can be unexpectedly charming and elegant – especially those of the Art Deco era – they’re not often mentioned as being someone’s creative inspiration. Then along came Julien Renault and the LIFT sofa. Brought to life for Portuguese brand MOR Design , it borrows from the machine’s mechanics as well as the iconic LC 2 Chair by Le Corbusier.
Creative Bloq
MARCH 5, 2024
Not everything needs to be minimalist.
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.
UX Collective
MARCH 3, 2024
Looking back at history to help us design for the future. Ever been greeted by a barista who already knows your coffee order? It's great getting your coffee without detailing every aspect — temperature, brew time, water volume, bean origin, grind size, roast, etc. This illustrates the spectrum we’re navigating with AI today. This article is not about coffee; it’s about how user interactions change and adapt, how generative AI user interactions may evolve based on previous trends in the GUI a
Creative Boom
MARCH 5, 2024
New York-based graphic and motion designer Esther Rou Jiao looks at how removing negative emotions isn't the miracle cure-all you may imagine it to be in her award-winning animation Overdose. It's easy to feel burnt out, exhausted and fatigued in the modern world. With a constant stream of negative information and work coming your way through your computer screen, it's all anyone can do to feel upbeat.
Design Milk
MARCH 8, 2024
It’s a sobering statistic, but less than 10% of plastic waste produced globally is properly recycled. While many makers turn a blind eye, designers Guy Snover and Daniel Martinez find an untapped resource with which their Montréal-based studio is pioneering the beauty of conscious design for interior decor. Cyrc – a portmanteau combining “recycle” and “circular” – is a moniker that clearly defines the cofounders’ creative practice and ethos.
Creative Bloq
MARCH 8, 2024
Creatives in the design and VFX industries offer their thoughts on 'the baby question', leadership, pay gaps and more.
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.
Graphic Design Junction
MARCH 2, 2024
Denis Gonchar stands as a luminary in the world of digital canvas illustrations art, hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Ukraine. His creative journey has been nothing short of captivating, marked by a unique blend of artistic vision, technical prowess, and a profound connection to his cultural roots. With a keen eye for detail and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Denis has carved a niche for himself in the ever-evolving realm of digital creativity.
Creative Boom
MARCH 4, 2024
The BFG © The Roald Dahl Story Company, Quentin Blake 2024 Iconic illustrator Quentin Blake has drawn the likes of Charlie Bucket and the BFG once again as part of a Bonhams auction to support a campaign for a permanent national centre for illustration. Quentin Blake has illustrated 18 Roald Dahl books during his long and prolific career, with his scratchy pen and watercolour depictions of Matilda, Charlie Bucket and the BFG being the definitive representations for generations of readers.
Design Milk
MARCH 7, 2024
The world’s premier Certified B Corporation rug brand, Armadillo , celebrates the completion of their Los Angeles, California flagship and head office that has opened in the heart of the La Cienega Design Quarter. This is the brand’s sixth showroom, conceptualized by co-founders Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst in collaboration with Studio GOSS , showcasing a subtle shift towards a more feminine aesthetic in alignment with its women-led ethos.
Creative Bloq
MARCH 4, 2024
It's as infectious as the original hit meme.
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