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F. C. Variable: Rob en Robin create customisable illustrations inspired by variable fonts

Creative Boom

Some tutorials and courses provided the initial push, and that's how we began drawing illustrations in a program intended for creating fonts." It gradually became a useful theme to anchor various jokes, such as an italic goal and a serif goal, which reference real typefaces.

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New Chicago park identity reflects the rich history and culture of the city’s South Side

Creative Boom

Designed by local studio Span, the identity features a custom logotype inspired by the park's topography as well as a public bench. Chicago-based design studio Span has unveiled its latest place branding project, an identity for a new public park in the Bronzeville area of its home city.

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10 must-read graphic design books for 2024

Creative Boom

In short, this book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary design's dynamism and growing public impact. This conveniently portable reference covers all the key practical considerations for masterful typography, from micro typographic details to macro layout strategies. Graphic design: a new history by Stephen J.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. That’s why we have a list of books you can reference to improve as a graphic designer. Grid Systems in Graphic Design Design is a Job A New Program for Graphic Design Show Your Work!: Buy on Amazon 3. Buy on Amazon 4.

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Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

Azure Magazine

Parc de l’Estació del Nord is a case in point, seamlessly incorporating a mix of uses and functions into an ambitiously designed public space. Similar examples of dynamic, layered programming can be found throughout the city. Sit-down cafés seem requisite in parks of all sizes and are another source of potential income.

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Glastonbury '24: design secrets of the festival's first South Asian space

Creative Boom

Their starting pistol came from DJ, presenter and Going South founder Bobby Friction, who shared a collection of reference images steeped in classic sci-fi. The patterning on the clothing references traditional ikat fabric or the Kolam pattern in the left headscarf. There's the central character's sari-armour.

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But now I've got more into using programs like Procreate to roughly sketch on top of a photo of each sweater. It definitely saves some time on making unwanted mistakes."

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