Designer Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. 140 Design Templates for FREE. Introduce: With Pikbest you’ll get everything you need about design, they provide millions of editable and printable templates like PSD files, Posters, Presentation, Sound Effects and Video for commercial use.

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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

It can be difficult to get your head around how seamlessly repeating patterns work. Any objects that ‘fall off’ one side must reappear on the opposite side of the pattern tile, much like the retro arcade game Asteroids. This allows the pattern to continue over an infinite area, by enlarging the pattern area as the tile graphic is duplicated.

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Canva

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Just like with any profession or discipline, design comes with some rules. While breaking design rules is allowed and even (in some circumstances) encouraged, it’s important to at least be aware of the rules you are breaking so you can break them the right way. Here are 20 design rules you should consider, before breaking them. From typography to layout, right through to color and special effects, this list runs through a few basic rules, tips, tricks and guides to some common errors and how to

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Creative Market

OCTOBER 1, 2019

If you hang around professional graphic designers long enough, chances are you'll hear them talk about Adobe InDesign. Long considered the industry standard for creating multi-page layouts, knowing the basics should be part of every designer's core skillset. Need to create a magazine? InDesign. Build a brochure? InDesign. Crank out an ebook? InDesign.

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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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Designer Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Many of Designer Daily’s readers probably already know of Duolingo, an app that most of us install to try to learn a new language and give up after two weeks (in the best cases). Recently, this very popular app underwent a rebranding that changed the face of its cute owl. Based on this illustration, a typeface was created to reinforce the look-and-feel of the visuals and unify communications of the brand.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 2, 2019

This article was contibuted by Roman Daneghyan. We live in a fast-paced world. Everything around us is becoming more bold, vivid and dynamic. Videos are becoming more embedded in society- they are part of most people’s everyday lives. In fact, videos have become vital in today’s media industry. Whether it’s entertainment, news, advertisements or reality shows- videos are an integral part of the global media landscape.

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Creative Market

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The difference between tints and shades can be confusing even for graphic designers with years of experience. Throw hue and tone into the mix, too, and you’re left with four, distinct color terms that everyone uses, yet not everyone understands. The mix-up among tint, shade, hue, and tone is understandable since they’re all related to color theory and refer to similar concepts within design.

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I Love Typography

OCTOBER 3, 2019

For the best part of 2,000 years, the earth stood at the center of the universe. It did not move but was surrounded by a series of embedded transparent spheres. Each hollow sphere, for the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn and an outermost sphere or firmament of fixed stars, rotated around our […]. The post Long-Haired Stars & the End of the World appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Graphic design is a challenging job that requires serious hardware and software. In the current digital nomad haze, laptop characteristics such as mobility and weight have also become extremely important. As with every profession, the laptop choice is always a subtle game of balance between performance and weight, large screen and portability, maximum features and affordable price.

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Canva

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Whether you’re launching your own company or working for an established brand, effective and consistent branding is something that every company needs to communicate with their customers. While branding covers a large scope, the Business Dictionary defines it as : The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers’ mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme.

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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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Creative Market

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In our highly tech-saturated existence, it can be refreshing to see more traditional influences in iconography. When you look at the use of hand-drawn icons in graphic design, logos, and branding projects, you’re transported back to a more handcrafted time where design by hand ruled the day. The resurgence of these icons is happening where you’d least expect it in the 21 st century: among tech startups looking to make a unique brand identity for themselves.

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Envato Tuts+

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The key to great design is to know your way around different typefaces. And one of the quickest ways to elevate your designs is with stylish, beautiful cursive fonts. Check out this collection of 30 incredible script fonts you'll want to incorporate into your next creative project! 30 Stylish & Beautiful Cursive Fonts. Whether you love handwritten fonts, vintage-inspired scripts, or squiggly typefaces, we've got unique cursive styles just for you!

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Graphic designers work with print more than most other creatives today. Once everything is approved and sent out for printing, your commercial printer will do an amazing job for sure, but until then you need to show your client that it’s worth the investment long before your design goes into full production. Effectively presenting your vision to a client is next to impossible if your final product doesn’t look like a final product.

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Canva

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

In a world of LinkedIn and professional Instagram pages, we discuss the importance of physical business cards and give you 21 creative business card ideas that will make an impact. In 2019, most of your business interactions probably take place in the digital space. But that doesn’t mean that print mediums are an ineffective way to meet your business needs.

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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.

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BP&O

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird Fashion Central Saint Martins documents and celebrates what has become one of the most influential fashion courses in the world. It is a collaboration between publisher Thames & Hudson and Central Saint Martins, and co-authored by Programme Director of Fashion Hywel Davies and Cally Blackman, lecturer in Fashion History and Theory.

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Canny

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The fundamentals of basic web page design covers the very basics of what is needed in order to have a well designed that functions as intended. To make this super clear we will format the blog post into a neat list. Each item in the list should be followed in order. That’s enough introductory text, so let’s get right to it! Purpose. First things first, the purpose of the website must be well defined.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the world of web design, starting out is the hardest part of the journey. You might need some help along the way. We’ve put together some of the best tips from expert designers (in alphabetical order) to put you on your path to becoming a better designer. There are a massive number of design websites and guides on the web but these experts are the real deal when it comes to knowing the industry and using their creativity to become better designers.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 2, 2019

This article was contributed by Nico Braille. Let’s face it, starting a new business is never the easiest of things, and more so if you’re in a competitive niche or industry. The late nights, huge financial demands, and all the sacrifices that go into it can feel overwhelming but is in most cases worth it in the end. A key part of the process is branding.

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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.

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Tuts Plus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

What You'll Be Creating So, what makes a great T-shirt design? How do we design apparel that really resonates with the wearer? Is it about a quirky message? Is it about a trendy aesthetic? In this article, we'll explore these concepts—what makes great apparel design and what makes the medium special. Let's try deconstructing some awesome T-shirt designs and thinking about what makes them tick.

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Spine Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

We welcome you to another in our ongoing feature in which notable book cover designer Jordan Wannemacher periodically highlights a selection of recent university press cover designs. Please enjoy this celebration of amazing work. This list is in no particular order. Credits are listed below. If you are a book cover creative and want your work or the work of your department reviewed by Jordan be sure to get in touch with us!

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Identity Designed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

itsdogfood.com is a new to market (you guessed it) dog food brand that produces British made, cold pressed and raw frozen dog food as well as jerky treats. Seeing a growing demand for better quality pet food, company founder Craig Wallace invested in the UK’s first cold pressed dog food plant. To keep prices competitive, he chose to cut out the middle man, selling direct to consumer through an online subscription model.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Discover what it takes to brand a city as diverse as San Francisco. Plus learn how to land such clients and the extensive process that goes on behind the scenes. Read the interview below, originally published on Logo Inspirations. View the full Case Study. Watch Video of the Design Process (1hr). Overview. JUST Creative was tasked with designing the official logo design and branding for San Francisco , USA in collaboration with Miles Partnership, marketing destination specialists.

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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 Roast

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Nobody likes to read a wall of text, and yet everybody loves to learn. With a little bit of creativity and good eye for design, it’s now possible for Internet users to digest a great deal of information in just a short time, thanks to web graphics and interactive media. Here is a rundown of [.]. The post Top 30 Interactive Graphics to Inspire Your Content appeared first on Design Roast.

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Trendland

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Studio Lowsheen is a Instagram account with very well curated interior photography from architectural designer Brent Lee. With a very distinct style of interiors, similar lusty light filtration and naturally organic color palette, some are his own shots and some are just beautiful curations. Be sure to follow him if you are looking for minimalist and fengshui inspiration.

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Brown Paper Bag

OCTOBER 3, 2019

This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. Textile artist Vanessa Barragão recreates land and ocean environments by combing craft and recycled materials into carpets for the floor and tapestry for the walls. Using many of fiber art approaches including latch hook, felt, knitting, macrame, and crochet, she and her team form highly tactile landscapes that include coral reefs and the varied terrains found in th

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This article was contributed byRavi Sharma. Countless hours have gone in to the study of search algorithms by experts. It is an ever-evolving process that requires diligent training and practice. The best developers have built up a list of resources and techniques that have shown to work efficiently. Although, will the introduction of AI and machine learning, we may never know the true process used by Google to rank search results.

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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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Type room

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Tags. World Animal Day , celebration , cats , animals , font , type foundry , Smalls , food subscription , Print Magazine , Good type , Miles Barretto , Oslo , PETA. On this World Animal Day PETA is certainly not happy that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin spent $35,000 on a pair of Savannah cats , a breed legally restricted or banned in states including Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York, Texas and Vermont according to nonprofit group Savannah Cat Association.

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Old Brand New

OCTOBER 2, 2019

I can’t believe it’s already October! That means it’s time for One Room Challenge ! We’re thrilled to be part of it again! It’s a talented bunch and I’m also excited to see more POC designers featured this season! Last fall, we transformed our guesthouse. That was a major undertaking and I’m still recovering from it. This time around we’re not gonna be as ambitious so we don’t end up nearly killing ourselves.

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Brown Paper Bag

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. Angie Nguyen creates dreamlike images of cats, boba tea, and video games. The delicate illustrations are digitally drawn in a limited color palette and feature the likes of felines trying to get a high score in a fishy arcade, or in a role reversal, are the prize in a tricky claw machine.

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Feature Shoot

OCTOBER 2, 2019

“I feel the serenity in the chaos is what makes India so amazing–the smells, the noise, the heat, the people, the animals,” the Bangalore-based photographer Vivek Prabhakar tells us. “I love going out when the streets are busy. There are so many moments unfolding.” Prabhakar’s yearning for travel and exploration predates his passion for photography, but his camera helped him fall in love with the streets.

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