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Add a stunning Grade UI kit to your web design tools – free of charge

September 26, 2016
DESIGN

Russian designer Sergey Azovskiy creates UI kits which combine must-have tools and ultimate usability with breath-taking visual presentation. And the great news is that you can now own his amazing Grade UI kit for no cost, thanks to the folks at Affinity.  To celebrate the release of v1.5 of their acclaimed graphic design Mac app

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The Center of Attraction: Expo Chicago Stretches From the Highways to the Pier

September 25, 2016
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Joyce Pensato’s Bo Bo Batman (2016) digital billboard, a contribution for Expo Chicago’s Override project.MEG HANDLER The most serene art-viewing experience offered by Expo Chicago turns out to be on Grand Avenue, just west of Peoria Street, above eight lanes of traffic on the I-90/94 overpass. I began my fair experience there, two miles inland,

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Designers react to the Mastercard rebrand

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

Earlier this year Mastercard rebranded its iconic logo design which had been serving the company well for 20 years. We’ve already seen how designers reacted at the time, but now the dust has settled, what do the experts make of the new look? It’s all about the circles “It all comes back to circles,” says

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The 10 contract commandments every designer should know

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

A solid contract is your best defence against the unscrupulous, and it aligns expectations and answers critical questions. But while you might be an expert at responsive web design or vector art, when it comes to the technicalities of contracts it’s all too easy to get confused. Never fear, though; here’s our guide to the 10 things

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Y&R-designed Euro 2020 logo and identity revealed

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

UEFA has revealed the logo design and branding for the next European Championships soccer tournament in London. Young & Rubicam Portugal was selected as the creative agency following an international pitch to develop the brand for Euro 2020.  The logo design focuses on a bridge motif, selected to represent the unity between the 13 host

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5 new collaboration tools you need to try

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

When it comes to collaborating on a design project, the internet is a wonderful thing. We can be entire continents apart and yet still brainstorm creative ideas, produce designs and provide comments and feedback, all in real time.  There are plenty of apps to help us too, many of them free. We previously listed our

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New image plugin for your favourite Adobe apps

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

Stock image library Getty Images has unveiled a new, free image plugin for Adobe Creative Cloud software. The news comes just weeks after competitor Shutterstock announced integration with Photoshop, but the Getty team have taken things a step further, integrating its asset library with not only Photoshop but Illustrator and InDesign too.  Giving creatives access

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Master essential creative apps with The Design and Animation Bundle

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

Nothing brings ideas to life like animation. Whether you’re just starting out in the field or looking to add new skills, Design and Animation Mastery Bundle has a course for you. Get it on sale for just $39 (approx. £29). This collection of courses contains a wealth of knowledge for designers and animators of any

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10 sketching tips for beginners

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

The offers lots of inspiration and advice for anyone looking to take their first creative steps or wanting to add a new piece to their design portfolio. The comprehensive guide covers everything from choosing the right drawing tools to understanding shading and value, adding color, and creating a finished scene. If you’re a complete novice,

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Can you spot the hidden clues in these crime-inspired designs?

September 23, 2016
DESIGN

2016 marks the centenary of English crime author Agatha Christie writing her first novel and the creation of infamous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. And to celebrate the occasion, Jim Sutherland of Studio Sutherl& and illustrator Neil Webb have created a beautiful new set of stamps for Royal Mail, inspired by some of Christie’s best-known novels, including

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