I Love Typography
AUGUST 7, 2021
Read the book, Typographic Firsts. We interviewed the brilliantly talented folk at Fontfabric. Their clients include high-profile brands like Nike, Lipton, Hyundai, CNET, and the US national football team. We talked about how they got started, what makes them tick, and about their new release, Audela. The post An Interview with Fontfabric appeared first on I Love Typography.
Creative Market
AUGUST 11, 2021
There is something intrinsically emotional about colors and color schemes , don’t you think? The way they speak to us is on a different level than shapes and forms, and it feels almost irrational, were it not for the vast knowledge and science we know today to stand behind it. So how do colors entice us, change our feelings, inspire us? By working together, really.
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Designer Daily
AUGUST 11, 2021
Logo Archive is a series of small books that are regularly published to give designers an overview of what’s going on in the industry regarding logo design and iconography. The latest edition, appropriately titled “pLAy”, comes with an extra layer of interactivity, as it features perforated pages that you can rip up to find new ways to look at the logos.
Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 12, 2021
Today we are featuring remarkable digital illustrator and freelancer artist “ Florian Nicolle ”, with his best drawing and illustration work. He create an image that retains its freshness of the first paint stroke, the expressions of the line have to be very free and spontaneous. While keeping a rigorous drawing. He was from Paris, France. He started in the field of Graphics since 2009 till now.
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
Just Creative
AUGUST 9, 2021
This article has been contributed by Hanson Cheng. In graphic design, looks are everything. No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care.
Spoon Graphics
AUGUST 9, 2021
It turns out wolves are a popular subject for artists and illustrators, but that’s no surprise when you consider these magnificent creatures have been depicted in mythology and folklore throughout history. In today’s inspiration showcase I present a variety of ferocious art and design pieces that feature wolves, ranging from detailed paintings to stylistic illustrations.
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Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 11, 2021
Creative resume sets are very powerful for personal branding and a great way to showcase your credentials and qualifications to prospective employers. A fully customizable resume templates that allows you to display your best features, Sugar and Spice is an ideal resume template when applying for jobs where personality counts just as much as your qualifications and work experience.
Creative Market
AUGUST 13, 2021
Instead of just ignoring them, as many readers perhaps do, we want to explore these characters to help you make sense of them. Understanding what you’re reading and its purpose in the written word will increase your enjoyment and comprehension of the text. This applies both to readability and legibility. Here’s a roundup of some font characters you’ve come across, which need to be clarified.
Spoon Graphics
AUGUST 12, 2021
Every product in this all-new design resources bundle is completely different from the next, making it an extremely versatile collection of tools that will prepare you for any future project. You’ll be equipped with some of the best artistic resources, giving you the ability to create everything from retro to futuristic effects with brushes, patterns, illustrations, fonts, and textures.
Design Milk
AUGUST 12, 2021
The Nobu Collection’s portfolio of luxurious expressions of Japanese-inspired modern minimalism has stretched wide and far – from London to Malibu and everywhere in between – and now with an address on a historic street of Poland’s capital, Warsaw. Founded by chef/restauranteur Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, Nobu Hotels are renown for their graceful contemporary ryokan-inspired civility superimposed across a wide variety of urban landscapes.
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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.
Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 10, 2021
Today we are featuring concept art, graphic designer and illustration artist Pablo Olivera , with his amazing concept art collection. He is a Freelance Digital Artist from Argentina, currently working in Film Production, Concept Art , Digital Sculpting, Matte Painting, key frame illustrations and presentation artwork. His passion is helping directors and creators bring their visions to life. from pitch to completion, specializing in film and gaming.
Eye on Design
AUGUST 12, 2021
The late Ken Garland ’s First Things First manifesto, written in 1963 on the spur of the moment during a public meeting, has become a tradition of enduring protest that its originator could never have predicted. Last year, the fourth version of the text arrived and it’s the most urgent and powerful iteration to date. In the nearly 60 years since Garland self-published his broadside, the stakes for society and design have spiralled skywards.
Smashing Magazine Graphics
AUGUST 12, 2021
Useful Figma Plugins And Tools. Useful Figma Plugins And Tools. Janet John. 2021-08-12T13:30:00+00:00. 2021-08-12T14:41:21+00:00. There are literally thousands of Figma plugins out there. Which ones do you use? How often do you use them? We’ve scouted for some of the useful ones , and we hope that the ones listed below will help you improve your workflow.
Design Milk
AUGUST 12, 2021
IKEA’s efforts to design everything for the home have manifested in a variety of products that extend well beyond the usual BILLY bookcase or MALM dresser, including several smart home devices and wireless audio speakers in the last few years (most recently, a wall art inspired SYMFONISK.) Another category they’ve boldly entered is in the air purifier category, first with the handsomely designed and affordable FÖRNUFTIG air purifier.
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Graphic Design Junction
AUGUST 9, 2021
Mockups are one of the important needs in conveying information in a realistic-way. High quality free mockups are just like Christmas gift. Mockups are the spearhead of design presentations. Mockup are not only called visual media design concept, can also be referred to as a real picture of a product design, or a preview of an idea that looks like its original form.
Eye on Design
AUGUST 11, 2021
For Eiko Ishioka, one of Japan’s most groundbreaking designers, creativity was an amorphous, fluid medium that she dipped into, gently molding materials into whatever form she was currently creating—a poster, an advertisement, or a costume. Born in 1938, Ishioka grew up in uptown Tokyo, raised by her father, a self-taught commercial graphic designer, and her mother, a housewife.
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 10, 2021
(Guest writer: Tapha Ngum). Designers are getting really good at Photoshop design , and with the right tools and the right skills, they can make it very difficult for us to tell what is real and what is manipulated. Occasionally, mistakes in design pop up to remind us that it is only human to err. The rest of the time, well, let’s just say that we humans are incredibly creative creatures.
Design Milk
AUGUST 10, 2021
We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when an umbrella gets blown inside out, the force of the movement breaking the spindles and rendering it useless. The thing is that the majority of umbrellas are simply not designed to last, with an average lifespan of just six months. In order to turn this frustration into something positive, Anti takes discarded and broken umbrellas, disassembles them, and upcycles them into desk and table lamps.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2021
Split-screen UIs have become a popular way to showcase content. We often think of them as being utilized in areas where we want users to choose between two options. But we’re also seeing other creative uses of the technique. For example, a split-screen can also be used to great effect as a full-page layout or even as a transitional animation. Here are 10 examples of split-screen UIs, complete with source code that you can edit to fit your needs.
Just Creative
AUGUST 10, 2021
It’s not every day that we get to experience a masterclass with some of the world’s most reputable personalities, but the e-learning platform MasterClass is giving us just that. Whether you’re an established professional with an enviable CV or an eager creative ready to build a portfolio, you’re sure to find a course that’s bound to resonate with you!
HONGKIAT
AUGUST 10, 2021
Working with a remote team is all the rage now, not only for established companies, but also for small startups, as well as individuals who are working on their own projects. If you’re working with a team and/or on multiple projects , then a project management tool would be best to help you organize daily tasks and manage everything seamlessly.
Design Milk
AUGUST 12, 2021
Designed for the 2021 Bangkok Design Week’s Design Plant exhibition, design group San Design created the Tenement H modular cabinet system to reflect the exhibition’s theme, which was “domestic” The group comprises three industrial design students at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang: Pimploy Sabchareon, Naphisa Suphanunthorn and Janissa Triyangkulsri.
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
AUGUST 13, 2021
Mobile Palette Generator – This tool will help you create a gorgeous mobile color palette, complete with previews. ALX Free Themes – You’ll want to check out this collection of free WordPress themes to enhance your projects. 10 Reasons We Switched to Figma For Icon Design – The team at Font Awesome provide an inside look at how Figma has benefitted their design work. 8 React JavaScript Snippets That Enhance Everyday UI Elements – Prime examples of the impact React can have on a UI.
Eye on Design
AUGUST 9, 2021
Name: BN Grimer. Designer: Brandon Nickerson. Foundry: Brandon Nickerson Studio. Release Date: June 22, 2021. Back Story. “A font’s main purpose is to proclaim, and that is exactly what she was designed for,” says Brandon Nickerson of his new BN Grimer,a bold, sans serif that seamlessly mirrors the minimalism trend. Before designing Grimer, Nickerson found himself sifting through archive.org where he stumbled upon an antique type specimen book of sketches from the 1900s.
We And The Color
AUGUST 8, 2021
Available on Adobe Stock as fully editable vector graphics, these geometric abstract graphic design templates are well suited for posters and other creative designs. Adobe Stock contributor @Finevector specializes in a wide range of high-quality vector graphics that can be used by creatives for both personal and commercial design projects. The talented designer has also produced a huge collection of geometric abstract graphic design templates.
Design Milk
AUGUST 11, 2021
The latest pieces of furniture by outdoor brand KunDesign continue to be inspired by nature and life before being translated into contemporary design. Through the creation of flexible, versatile furniture, the brand offers a unique perspective on outdoor spaces and how they might be used in more imaginative ways. When you compare KunDesign’s outdoor furniture with more traditional designs, you can’t help but notice the innovation and envision how relaxing your days – and nights – mig
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.
Vandelay Design
AUGUST 11, 2021
There are a growing number of resources for finding free stock photography, vectors, Photoshop shapes, Photoshop styles, and all kinds of useful items for designers. But sometimes the quality you need will not be present with free items. Or maybe the free resources you find don’t allow for use on commercial projects. You may also […]. The post Top 12 Best Sources For Premium Vectors appeared first on Vandelay Design.
Creative Review
AUGUST 9, 2021
Milwaukee-based Vaughan Larsen’s passion for photography began in high school when their aunt gave them an old camera. They began taking self-portraits and uploading them to different groups on Flickr. “ Art camp was also a big part of my teen summers, where I would repeatedly choose the photography ‘major’ as an excuse to keep shooting film and developing in the dark room,” Larsen says. “I would also occasionally have small photoshoots with my friends, which
Design Wizard
AUGUST 11, 2021
Check out the current Facebook event banner size and get inspired by our editable design templates. Use our tips and tricks to create stunning cover images for your next event. Facebook events help you to spread the word and increase brand awareness. They’re a free and simple way to get in touch with your target audience and have all information ready for them in one place.
Design Milk
AUGUST 11, 2021
The latest exhibition by German-Iranian artist and designer Siba Sahabi titled “Imaginem Sui” is inspired by the relationship between European and Middle Eastern art and how they have historically influenced each other. The exhibition, currently on view at the GRASSI Museum in Leipzig, Germany through October 3, 2021, consists of five geometric mirror objects that are entirely captivating through its kaleidoscopic illusion of perspective.
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