Creative Boom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Seeking typographical inspiration? These fresh and feisty font releases bring a sense of warmth and character to the festive season. As the festive holiday season approaches, we just have time to share some of the best new typefaces for December. And boy, are they worth checking out. This December, independent type foundries are pushing the boundaries of letterform design, offering a stunning array of typefaces that blend historical inspiration with contemporary innovation.

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Designer Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Huion Kamvas 16 is a versatile drawing tablet that has garnered attention in the graphic design community for its impressive features and performance. Having used this product extensively, I can provide a comprehensive review that highlights its strengths and areas for improvement. Design and Build Quality The Kamvas 16 boasts a sleek and modern design, featuring a 15.6-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2024 is coming to an end, so lets take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. Once again my Neon Light Effect Photoshop Tutorial from back in 2021 continues to dominate my YouTube Analytics as my best performing video, now with 2.8 million total views. Sadly, none of my uploads this year have managed to pull out any extraordinary numbers, my best performing videos are just about on par with 9th and 10th place from my 2023 roundup!

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Get in the festive mood with our favourite animated Christmas feature films and shorts, made using new 3D tools including in Unreal Engine 5.

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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

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For creative professionals like artists, photographers, and designers, inspiration and growth are constant pursuits. Reddit, a community-driven platform, offers creative professionals a unique opportunity to connect, share, and learn on a global scale. With thousands of niche communities, Reddit can become your go-to resource for ideas, feedback, and even promotion.

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I Love Typography

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Read the book, Typographic Firsts This month, Steven Heller takes a closer look at the Gigafly font family. The post Steven Hellers Font of the Month: Gigafly appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Designer Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s no secret that, as creatives, we want to spend more time coming up with fresh ideas and working on interesting projects rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks like invoicing, keeping track of files, or managing back-and-forth feedback. After all, we didn’t go into the creative field to lose sleep over whether we saved “Final_newFINAL_noREALLYthisTime.psd,” right?

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Booooooom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Chalzea Xu Chalzea Xu’s Website Chalzea Xu on Instagram

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But there's a cute new logo animation.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jozef Micic’s Christmas party poster templates redefine festive design with an elegant blend of minimalism and geometry. Perfect for graphic designers and event planners, these templates provide a sophisticated and customizable foundation for seasonal promotions. Let’s explore what makes these posters stand out and why they are the ideal choice for your holiday events.

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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.

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Wireframes miss the plot on nearly every perceived benefit. Heres how to stop wasting your time and produce better designsfaster. Wireframing definitely doesnt double the amount of work for little perceived benefit and this caption certainly isnt being sarcastic. Wireframing has existed since the beginning of UX, and on the surface, designers assume it is a critical part of the process.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Nature's beauty, fragility, and those rare moments when we feel at one with it are key themes for this Irish artist, who brings them to life through soft details and bold contrasts. New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator. Mark Conlan is an artist whose journey began in Dublin as an animator. He moved to London for six years and worked as a graphic and digital designer.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on the incredibly talented Shinrou Inaki, a senior designer and creative comics and illustrations artist from Nanjing, China. A graduate of the prestigious Nanjing Art Institute, Shinrou has become a prominent figure in the world of comics and illustrations , captivating audiences worldwide with his unique style and creative prowess.

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Booooooom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Charlotte Rainville Charlotte Rainville’s Website Charlotte Rainville on Instagram

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We pick the best magazine fonts to download and use, with free options and premium paid-for typefaces

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Discover Some Experimental Bold Typography in Anahit Lyudvigian’s Visionary Poster Series Armenian graphic designer Anahit Lyudvigian has created a series of bold, conceptual poster designs as personal design studies. Known for her ability to merge creativity with strategic design, Lyudvigian’s posters showcase a perfect synergy of aesthetics and meaning.

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Moo

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When it comes to creating the best Business Cards , every detail mattersespecially the font. Typefaces are often overlooked but play a huge role in seamlessly tying the overall design and shaping brand perception. Whether youre aiming for a clean, professional vibe or something bold and snazzy, the right font can transform your business card into a conversation starter.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Designed by award-winning creative director Chris Chapman, adam&eveDDB's new brand identity for Agua de Madre fizzes with joy and purpose. Agua de Madre is a water kefir traditionally brewed in small batches in London. Naturally low in sugar, this sparkling beverage offers numerous health benefits derived from the fermentation process. Firstly, it's naturally low in sugar.

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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.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Matt Griffin, a celebrated multimedia artist known for his imaginative fantasy and sci-fi art, has unveiled a stunning new collection of digital posters titled Amazing 70s Sci-Fi Art. This series pays homage to the golden era of 1970s science fiction, capturing the vivid imagination and bold aesthetics that defined the genre during that decade. The Amazing 70s Sci-Fi Art collection channels the vibrant energy of classic sci-fi art, drawing inspiration from iconic film posters, book covers, and g

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 8, 2024

How adaptive UIs are transforming user-centered design. Arcs browse for me functionality with custom page built from thesearch This morning, Google gave me the weather, Manchester Uniteds stats, and stock performanceeach in a dynamic, interactive format. No clicks, just answers. As a designer, this made me wonder: How did we evolve from basic 10 blue links to these intelligent, context-aware interfaces?

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Nine fonts that have played a part in defining the looks of classic films.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Typography is a cornerstone of design, shaping the way people perceive messages and ideas. From sleek sans-serifs to elegant serifs, typefaces are more than just letters on a screen or pagetheyre carriers of culture, innovation, and history. Yet, one aspect often overlooked is the origin of their names. These names arent arbitrary; they reflect the spirit of the times, the ambitions of their creators, or the practical needs they were meant to serve.

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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.

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Its Nice That

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The global design studio is taking time to appreciate things past to create brands with a new personality.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Photography by Aya Wind In her debut graphic novel, Home Bound, the Tel Aviv-based illustrator explores the complex, fragile nature of belonging via a word-free odyssey in which the visual language speaks for itself. Maya Ish-Shalom is an illustrator from Tel-Aviv, Israel, who's known for crafting digital and hand-drawn illustrations for books, brands, ad campaigns, animations and publications including the New York Times, FT and Washington Post.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 3, 2024

During London Art Week 2024, Italian furniture brand Secolo and fine jewelery brand EÉRA came together to unveil a striking limited edition capsule collection, Through Chrome Reflections. The collaboration, which blurs the lines between furniture and jewelry-inspired aesthetics, drew in curious passersby who got a glimpse of this unexpected fusion of design.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today, we are proud to feature Alexis Marcou’s latest digital drawing illustrations series, “WILD.” This collection highlights his mastery of combining nature-inspired themes with geometric precision, offering an inspiring glimpse into his creative world. Alexis Marcou is a highly acclaimed visual artist from Greece, renowned for his distinctive artistic approach that blends traditional and digital techniques.

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 17, 2024

But it has a clever inspiration.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ever wanted to see how your designs look in a real-world setting? This mockup from Moix Studio does that for you. It’s a fantastic Photoshop file for showcasing your artwork or posters. But first, look at the layout. It’s got three vertical frames. They’re all aligned neatly on a textured gray wall. What does that do for you? It instantly adds a professional feel to your presentation.

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Its Nice That

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Speaking to Spotify’s global head of design and brand, we find out how 2024’s pop summer inspired the sonic look of Wrapped’s 10th anniversary.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Formed from the architecture of Bristol itself, this stomping tyrannosaur marks 20 years of Andy Council's gigantic Cretaceous assemblages. Bristol-based illustrator and mural artist Andy Council has unveiled the latest in his ongoing series of dinosaur images in the city's Cabot Circus shopping centre. Covering 60 square metres, it's one of the biggest yet and, as with previous works by the artist, features buildings and landmarks from across Bristol.

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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.

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