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New book celebrates the lost pioneers of British graphic design

Creative Boom

This was, in turn, superseded by the introduction of digital media." Coincidentally, visual media evolved with the wider adoption of coloured publications and the introduction of colour television," he adds. During this period, designers were first required to adapt to phototypesetting and lithographic printing.

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Mixed-media ad developed by Flow Creative urges families to ditch their cars

Creative Boom

A new campaign for Transport for Greater Manchester, led by local agency Flow Creative, combines live action and animation in a bid to get families using public transport across the summer months. Most notably, the spot blends live action and animation.

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The introvert's guide to creating video content: how to thrive on social media

Creative Boom

And those of us who shrink from the notion of pressing the flesh and networking in public have found that we can achieve similar results on social media behind the safety of our own keyboards. We did, at least, when social media was primarily text-based. In the last couple of years, though, that's all changed.

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

Creative Boom

In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media. Or in some cases, a combination of both.

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How to Write Social Media Captions That Engage & Grow Your Audience

Just Creative

Browsing social media posts has become a regular part of our everyday routine. As a result, a caption for a social media post that’s been quickly thrown together is not enough to attract the attention of a wider audience. How to write social media captions that engage & grow your audience. Connect With Your Community.

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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

Creative Boom

Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. Guests walk away with a one-of-a-kind memento that becomes a talking point, on display in their homes, and shared on social media. It's all about the experience.

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Why accessibility shouldn't compromise on aesthetic

Creative Boom

Most recently, the service has begun providing extensive support for its new range of electric vehicles (EVs), including standard home charge point installations and help to access the public charging infrastructure. Not only this, but Manchipp says, "it's far easier to apply across all media".

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