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Graphic Design USA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Eye on Design
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
If you see someone walking down the sidewalk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, wearing, say, well-worn Doc Martens and a canary yellow bucket hat emblazoned with the title of Sally Rooney’s new novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You , what do you think of them? Maybe you will not think anything because you don’t know what “Beautiful World, Where Are You” means.
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Spoon Graphics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of creating this cool type-based artwork that combines wavy distortions with 3D text effects. It’s ideal for creating interesting quote art or visually interesting poster designs. We’ll begin by applying the wavy distortion to the type, then I’ll show you how you can really enhance your text effects with Illustrator’s 3D tools.
Creative Market
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Iris: a flower with sword-shaped leaves, the Greek goddess of rainbows, the part of your eye that lets light in. As we discover what this new normal can look like, here’s a color that captures our quest for the unknown. The curiosity in experiencing familiar places with new eyes. Cosmic Iris is a blue-to-purple hue that takes us to a place of wonder.
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
Design Wizard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Browse our YouTube video ideas and get inspired to start your new channel or go for a new angle. YouTube is a platform that can provide huge rewards for channels that get a lot of views. The most successful YouTubers can do what they love and make a significant amount of money at the same time. But if thinking of viral ideas was easy, everyone would be a YouTube influencer.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Graphic paintings and bold colors by Brazilian illustrator Douglas Lopes. Douglas Lopes is a black Brazilian illustrator with a background in graphic design and advertising. He started illustrating professionally in 2017. Today, he mostly focuses on editorial illustration for books, newspapers, and magazines. Below you can see a small selection of illustrations created by Douglas Lopes.
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Creative Market
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Trends give us a hint of the underlying patterns inspiring creative professionals around the globe. As we’ve mentioned here before, design trends are meant to serve as starting points to kickstart your own creative process. A set of insights to spark a design that is still uniquely yours. Inspire your perspective as we go over some of this Fall’s most popular design themes.
HONGKIAT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
I had ordered a special cake for a friend’s birthday and had given the receptionist all the specifications for the cake. When I went back to pick up the cake, it turned out to be nothing like what I had expected. I took the cake with a heavy heart but on the way I kept thinking that if only the bakery would devise a particular pattern to collect information from the customers, it would not have been difficult to give custmers like me what we wanted.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Detached in Harmony, this artistic photo project by Brad Walls draws inspiration from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic as well as from a renowned 1940s fashion photographer. Award-winning aerial photographer Brad Walls just released a new photo series titled ‘Detached in Harmony’. Inspired by the current pandemic and the style of a renowned fashion photographer from the 1940s, viewers are invited to experience the first-of-its-kind conceptual photo series from above. “In creating ‘Detached,
Envato Tuts+
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
A calm and considered mood is brewing in print design for 2022. Print trends across magazines, brochures, packaging and posters have been dominated by bright colors, playful shapes, and novel print finishes over 2021—in an attempt to boost optimism and consumer trust after an uncertain period. Label mockup template. The optimistic mood continues into 2022, but there’s also room for a more composed approach.
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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.
Eye on Design
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
When Archie Boston Jr., the nationally recognized art director, designer, educator, and author, talks about graphic design, he also talks about God, ethics, activism, race, and legacy—though he doesn’t use that last word when speaking about his career. Boston’s legacy isn’t one that lives in the future, though it will; it’s one that thrives today in the expanding voices of his former students, his iconoclastic commercial success, and his socially focused personal work—all of which sprung from an
HONGKIAT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
(Guest writer: Wanda Livingstone). There are many web design businesses and deals that are set up and shut down just as quickly because they are unable to keep the business afloat. The reasons for the demise may vary but most of them fall under the common problem of not having enough clients to sustain the business. Web design business is just like any other business where clients are everything.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
‘The beauty of spaciousness’, a personal photography project by Zoe Economides. Zoe Economides is a fashion photographer with a heavy emphasis on landscapes. Some of her past photographic projects have been published by the likes of Time Inc. and Harper’s Bazaar, among other national and international magazines. Zoe Economides has been working on a personal project titled, ‘The beauty of spaciousness’, in which she brings together vast and often unforgiving landscap
UX Collective
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
During my time on the product design team at Mailchimp in 2018, one of my most memorable conversations was with CEO & Co-founder Ben Chestnut. In the early days of starting Mailchimp, Ben spent most of his time on design and brand. Ben comes from a design background having studied industrial design. Coming out of school, he wanted to become a web designer although ended up getting a job doing banner ad design.
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Creative Review
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Described by Anderson as “a love letter to journalists”, The French Dispatch is set in a fictional French city in the 20th century and tells the stories of a series of articles that are published by the European outpost of an American newspaper. It is Anderson’s first movie since his glorious stop-motion epic Isle of Dogs , and is anticipated as much by film fans as by those who have come to follow Anderson’s work for his meticulous production design and love of graphics.
Canny
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Your brand is unique. Your content is unique. So why would you follow the same content marketing strategy as everyone else? If you really want to stand out, you need to revisit your content strategy and make sure it’s working. It’s no good focussing on what everyone else is doing. You need to concentrate on creating content that generates value. The type of content you create and the strategies you use to promote it, will depend on your business.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Created from 2017 – 2020, these modern and minimalist poster designs draw inspiration from good old Swiss graphic design. With art direction by graphic designer Nertil Muhaxhiri of studio Deep Yellow , the collection consists of 40 individual poster designs created from 2017 – 2020. Using simple graphic shapes in different colors, the posters are inspired by good old Swiss graphic design as well as the principle of “less is more” as known from the German Bauhaus movement.
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Looking for creative logo design ideas or if you want to design a logo with unique concept, you need a creative logos for inspiration. GDJ always adding new futuriest and modern logos to help you create a truly amazing logo for your business. Here is the collection of Creative Logos from the best logo designers. This is the 97th roundup of logos, featuring unique modern design logo templates created by professional graphic designers.
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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.
SpeckyBoy
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
The Story Behind TryShape, a Showcase for the CSS clip-path property – A look at how you can leverage CSS to make all manner of custom shapes. Projectile – A GUI-based app to help you manage your JavaScript projects. 20 Free Payment Method & Credit Card Icon Sets – Add a touch of style to your eCommerce site with this free icon set. RapidSketch – Create sketch-notes online and access them anywhere.
Creative Review
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Hailed by his contemporaries as “the poster king”, 20th century graphic designer E McKnight Kauffer brought an avant-garde aesthetic to industries including literature, theatre, transport and more throughout his hugely successful career. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum holds one of the most extensive collections of Kauffer’s designs in the world.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Available for download as fully editable vector graphics on Adobe Stock, these templates of minimalist, geometric modern artworks are ideal for decorative design ranging from posters to greeting cards. Created by graphic designer, illustrator, and Adobe Stock contributor @Hulinska Yevheniia , this collection of fully editable vector graphics contains beautifully designed artworks based on minimalist, geometric shapes.
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
New Adobe Lightroom presets create Instagram stories, surreal, HDR photos and panoramic effects. Lightoom to mobile and desktop. Edit your photo like a pro with best photo filters lightroom presets. Photography is not just an art it’s profession and the Adobe Lightroom presets are great for Portraits, Fashion photography, Weddings photography, Blog photography, Street & Instagram photography and light filter effectswith just a click.
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.
SpeckyBoy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
When it comes to marketing your freelance web design business, it’s easy to spend the bulk of your energy on attracting new clients. That’s certainly a worthwhile pursuit. But it’s also important to focus on your existing ones as well. There is great value in keeping existing clients in the loop. And not just from a marketing perspective. Sharing content of interest with them also helps to maintain your relationship.
Eye on Design
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
In the latest of our Under the Covers series looking at records and their design, we spoke to some of the designers behind the more recent releases from the legend that is Sun Ra. Here, we celebrate the weird, wild world of Liars’ designs. . Liars have always been concerned with the complete aesthetic. Each of their ten albums has been a multimedia event, often recorded in a different location depending on where the trio set up camp: New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, London, and now the Aust
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Guilherme Vissotto created a beautiful brand identity and packaging for Typing. “Typing is the perfect place for text messages with your friends and family while resting in a cozy and comfortable environment, tasting different types of specialty coffees made by professionals.” in 2021, Guilherme Vissotto created a brand identity and packaging series. “To reinforce the concepts of simplicity and comfort, a minimalist identity was developed with the insertion of the icon “&
Smashing Magazine Graphics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Power Of Pen And Paper Sketching. The Power Of Pen And Paper Sketching. Tracy Osborn. 2021-09-14T09:30:00+00:00. 2021-09-14T13:06:22+00:00. Need to design something? It can be tempting to start with a computer-based tool, e.g. wireframing software like Balsamiq , or design tools like Photoshop or Figma. These have their place, but I would recommend stepping back and starting with the humble pen and paper.
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.
SpyreStudios
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Moleskine notebooks are typically bound in coated paper cardboard with an elastic band to hold the notebook closed. They include a sewn spine that allows it to lie flat when opened, cream-colored paper, rounded corners, a ribbon bookmark, and an expandable pocket inside the rear cover. So today we’ve collected 55 remarkable Moleskines. Enjoy! Return of the Bump, Moleskine Feb-May 2011.
SpeckyBoy
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
If you’re working on a website redesign for your creative agency, it pays off to have a few design resources stored on your computer that will help you speed up the design process. This includes web templates for Photoshop that you can use when you need inspiration. In this roundup, we’ve gathered web templates that are perfect for design agencies and will help you complete the redesign concept in no time.
We And The Color
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Check out this unique visual identity concept created by Au Chon Hin for Macau Designers Association. Au Chon Hin, a graphic designer and founder of studio Untitled Macao, just published this beautiful branding concept for Macau Designers Association. The Macau Designers Association (MDA) was founded on 18 May 1986. It is a professional, non-profit art and cultural association comprising graphic, product, interior, and web designers as well as commercial photographers, illustrators, and other cr
Smashing Magazine Graphics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Reducing The Need For Pseudo-Elements. Reducing The Need For Pseudo-Elements. Marcel Moreau. 2021-09-15T10:00:00+00:00. 2021-09-15T12:06:56+00:00. Per the W3C spec , “a pseudo-element represents an element not directly present in the document tree” They have been around since version 1 of the CSS specification, when ::first-letter and ::first-line were introduced.
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