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Typographica

It makes me reflect on how important it is to be where things happen, to inhabit the right place to be inspired, and to observe. In Berlin, René Bieder designed a typeface inspired by a shop sign he discovered while walking the streets of his new neighborhood, in his hometown.

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21 Photoshop Tutorials to Brush Up Your Photoshop Skills

HONGKIAT

You’ll start by working out the dimensions of the building and then move on to adding finer details like awnings, shop signs, and outdoor furniture. The tutorial also provides tips on color shading and texture, aiming to help you create a vintage-style coffee shop.

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How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed

Design Week

The traditional indigo is a reference to the “refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japan” while the pattern is inspired by ‘inchimatsu moyo’ patterns from the Edo period (1603-1867). The torch has been inspired by Japan’s cherry blossoms with a pattern that resembles petals.

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Cultural appropriation: can designers ever responsibly “borrow” from other cultures?

Design Week

This example is one of many, and it brings up a contentious point: for designers, what constitutes inspiration, and what is appropriation? It is an issue that, at first glance, feels at odds with designers’ ability to find inspiration anywhere. ” Design for Indigenous Peoples Day 2017, by Sadie Red Wing.

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The Best Figma Fonts of 2024 

Noupe

Inspired by classics like Neuzeit Grotesk, Futura, and 1930s grotesque sans serifs, Plus Jakarta Sans features clean-cut shapes with almost monolinear contrast and sharp curves. Lora is a carefully balanced font with a contemporary feel, inspired by calligraphy. These fonts bring a fresh perspective to the table.

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100 Classy Signage Design Ideas for Your Small Business

Inspiration Feed

Designers are often torn when it comes to the subject of designing signage. There’s this level of simplicity to it – at least to someone from outside the project. But for the person in charge of making the signage materialize,… The post 100 Classy Signage Design Ideas for Your Small Business appeared first on Inspirationfeed.

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How to Make an Effective Business Signage in 6 Steps

Inspiration Feed

Does your business even exist if you don’t have signage? For the vast majority of people and potential clients probably not. Having signage that embodies the philosophy and ideas behind your business is nowadays a must. Whether you exist solely…

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