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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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Revamping Your Branding Strategy: Strategies for a Successful Rebranding When you think about your brand, what first comes to mind? Is it the logo? The catchy slogan ? What are your customers' feelings when they encounter your products or services? Sometimes, brands evolve, consumers' needs shift, or market dynamics change. So, let's explore why rebranding can be a game-changer for your business.

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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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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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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 22, 2024

We take a dive into the psychology of fonts, looking at how different fonts are perceived.

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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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Advertiser: Issuu

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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Booooooom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Chalzea Xu Chalzea Xu’s Website Chalzea Xu on Instagram

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 15, 2024

How Tte de la Course embraced the concept for a special edition Trappist beer and used it to craft an object of desire Golden artworks gleam on deep brown glass. Meticulously drawn gothic ornamentation. A sense of quiet, craftsmanship, and quality. Corked and sealed with a classy black muzzle. It sounds like the brief for a luxury champagne or a high-end single malt, but the Eindhoven branding agency Tte de la Course has introduced a premium-level presentation to the beer market in the form of T

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The National Parks Service has always inspired a vision of wonder for nature. Publisher Standards Manual returns with a brilliant green second edition of their first book, Parks , an anthem to graphic design in collaboration with photographer Brian Kelley , now in its fifth reprint. Parks 2 includes over 300 passages, interviews, pictures, and pamphlets, a comprehensive assortment of the often overlooked literature and structure of a storied part of American graphic design history.

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Moo

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As we step into 2025, design trends are evolving in bold and unexpected ways. The coming year promises a mix of nostalgia, innovation, and a deep connection to both the natural and the futuristic. From AI-driven artistry to retro revivals, these trends offer fresh ways for businesses to stand out in print and beyond. Here are the five key design trends to watch in 2025 and how theyre transforming everything from Business Cards to Branded Merch. 1.

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As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It was an era in which geometric shapes and new technologies revolutionised lettering forever. Our experts look back on the best typefaces of the 1960s.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Let’s talk about monitors. As a graphic designer, you aren’t just staring at a monitor; you’re peering into your creative universe. It’s the portal through which your ideas take shape, where colors dance, and where meticulous details come to life. Think about it: your screen isn’t just a piece of hardware, it’s the foundation of your workflow, the silent partner in your artistic process.

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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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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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Booooooom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Charlotte Rainville Charlotte Rainville’s Website Charlotte Rainville on Instagram

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Best condensed & narrow fonts for graphic designers offer a perfect way to create stunning, professional designs with limited space. Whether you are working on branding, advertising, or sleek UI designs, condensed fonts provide versatility and style. Their compact nature allows for impactful visuals, even in tight layouts, making them a must-have for every designer’s toolkit.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 28, 2024

From lo-fi and experimental to elegant and psychedelic, these are next year’s key trends in type.

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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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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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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

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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Booooooom

DECEMBER 13, 2024

A series exploring the intersection of play and the militarization of American culture by photographer and professor Matthew Troyer.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The collection of 50 best logos of 2024 you need to see and spark your creativity showcases innovative designs that are redefining logo concepts and visual branding. From startups to established brands, these logos set the bar for creativity and professionalism. This curated selection will inspire designers and businesses alike to elevate their branding.

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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 23, 2024

My Way showcases Vinne's dynamic anime-inspired work.

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Design Beep

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As the world of branding continues to evolve, so does the art of logo design. Logos are the face of a brand, representing its identity and values in a simple, yet powerful, visual form. In 2025, logo design is expected to take on new dimensions, influenced by technological advances, cultural shifts, and a greater focus on sustainability and inclusivity.

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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

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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