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Video games
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Expedition 33' Is Fantastic And A Not So Subtle Reminder That I Have Zero Sense Of Direction

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 impresses with its imaginative narrative and exceptional delivery, quickly becoming a standout debut game.
#game-design
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influences

Nicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

How Blades of Fire breaks all the rules of modern video game graphics

MercurySteam's Blades of Fire adopts a distinct painterly style, prioritizing artistic expression over photorealism to enhance visual storytelling.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Why Guild Wars 2 remains an artistically unique game and a "timeless fantasy"

Guild Wars 2's distinct visual style is shaped by strong foundational art skills and traditional artistry rather than purely relying on technology.
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago
Video games

How this iconic PS2 game helped the Guild Wars 2 art team solve a design problem

Guild Wars 2's art team creatively solves modern design challenges by drawing inspiration from retro games like Shadow of the Colossus.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influences

Nicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

How Blades of Fire breaks all the rules of modern video game graphics

MercurySteam's Blades of Fire adopts a distinct painterly style, prioritizing artistic expression over photorealism to enhance visual storytelling.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Why Guild Wars 2 remains an artistically unique game and a "timeless fantasy"

Guild Wars 2's distinct visual style is shaped by strong foundational art skills and traditional artistry rather than purely relying on technology.
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago
Video games

How this iconic PS2 game helped the Guild Wars 2 art team solve a design problem

Guild Wars 2's art team creatively solves modern design challenges by drawing inspiration from retro games like Shadow of the Colossus.
more#game-design
Food & drink
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Sweet and smart: Cake Zine reframes desert as a topic worthy of intellectual discussion

Cake Zine is a visually themed literary magazine that uniquely explores food through commissioned art and diverse storytelling.
#photography
Fashion & style
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
2 months ago

Reference of the movie of Jan Svankmajer

The photo shoot merges fashion and fine arts, showcasing a strong collaboration among artists and designers.
Art directors Alicia Mineaud and Naouel Bouzenounet created a surreal environment through unique set designs and collaborations for a stunning fashion shoot.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 weeks ago
Photography

Touch - KALTBLUT Magazine

The editorial explores the tension between reality and illusion, questioning the boundaries of perception and authenticity.
Fashion & style
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
2 months ago

Reference of the movie of Jan Svankmajer

The photo shoot merges fashion and fine arts, showcasing a strong collaboration among artists and designers.
Art directors Alicia Mineaud and Naouel Bouzenounet created a surreal environment through unique set designs and collaborations for a stunning fashion shoot.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 weeks ago
Photography

Touch - KALTBLUT Magazine

The editorial explores the tension between reality and illusion, questioning the boundaries of perception and authenticity.
more#photography
#design
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago
Graphic design

"I let my creativity freely wander": Sandrine Cheong's multimedia design practice is playful and inquisitive

Sandrine Cheong emphasizes exploration and playfulness in design, aiming for a positive impact through her creative processes.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago
Graphic design

Buro Blits is tackling branding with a fun and fearless approach

Phebe Van der Meulen's design ethos celebrates creativity, playfulness, and the importance of intuition in the design process.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Introducing Noell Maggini - KALTBLUT Magazine

The collection by Noell Maggini embodies innovative fashion with bold contrasts and modern shapes.
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago
Graphic design

"I let my creativity freely wander": Sandrine Cheong's multimedia design practice is playful and inquisitive

Sandrine Cheong emphasizes exploration and playfulness in design, aiming for a positive impact through her creative processes.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago
Graphic design

Buro Blits is tackling branding with a fun and fearless approach

Phebe Van der Meulen's design ethos celebrates creativity, playfulness, and the importance of intuition in the design process.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Introducing Noell Maggini - KALTBLUT Magazine

The collection by Noell Maggini embodies innovative fashion with bold contrasts and modern shapes.
more#design
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Why Metroid Prime 4 is a masterclass in art direction

Creative art direction in video games is more impactful than chasing the latest hardware and tech trends.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Vrints-Kolsteren's design practice is ever-evolving

Vrints-Kolsteren has expanded its creative design services beyond graphics to include storytelling and multi-disciplinary approaches.
#visual-storytelling
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Inside the character designs for Netflix's Love, Death & Robots, plus other animated shows

Oscar Jiménez Vargas creatively blends western and eastern artistic influences in character design, focusing on clear lines, simple forms, and striking silhouettes.
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New animation Ada mixes 2D and 3D

3D animation is evolving, blending styles to create new artistic expressions.
The series 'Ada' aims to make science fiction accessible to everyone, not just enthusiasts.
A mixed 2D and 3D pipeline was used for unique visual storytelling.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
7 months ago
Graphic design

Polly - KALTBLUT Magazine

Eleonora Spagnolo Capezzuto's project 'Polly' expresses deep personal anguish through a creative collaboration that translates emotions into visual storytelling.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Inside the character designs for Netflix's Love, Death & Robots, plus other animated shows

Oscar Jiménez Vargas creatively blends western and eastern artistic influences in character design, focusing on clear lines, simple forms, and striking silhouettes.
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New animation Ada mixes 2D and 3D

3D animation is evolving, blending styles to create new artistic expressions.
The series 'Ada' aims to make science fiction accessible to everyone, not just enthusiasts.
A mixed 2D and 3D pipeline was used for unique visual storytelling.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
7 months ago
Graphic design

Polly - KALTBLUT Magazine

Eleonora Spagnolo Capezzuto's project 'Polly' expresses deep personal anguish through a creative collaboration that translates emotions into visual storytelling.
more#visual-storytelling
#graphic-design
fromItsnicethat
6 months ago
Graphic design

Studio Ivy/Aidan lets the interplay of materials and mechanics lead its practice

Ivy Webb and Aidan Pinkney combine their diverse skills to create innovative, cross-disciplinary designs that draw inspiration from various fields beyond graphic design.
fromGameSpot
9 months ago
Design

Persona 5 Is Finally Getting An Official Design Works Book, And It's Massive

Persona games excel at style with unique art direction and graphic design.
fromItsnicethat
6 months ago
Graphic design

Studio Ivy/Aidan lets the interplay of materials and mechanics lead its practice

Ivy Webb and Aidan Pinkney combine their diverse skills to create innovative, cross-disciplinary designs that draw inspiration from various fields beyond graphic design.
fromGameSpot
9 months ago
Design

Persona 5 Is Finally Getting An Official Design Works Book, And It's Massive

Persona games excel at style with unique art direction and graphic design.
more#graphic-design
Retirement
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

After 35 years, farewell to an indefatigable art director - High Country News

Cindy Wehling, the sole art director of High Country News, retires after 35 years, reflecting her dedication and the evolution of journalism.
#game-development
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

EA Wants Fans To Decide The Future Of Plants Vs. Zombies 3

EA is seeking community feedback on the art direction of Plants vs. Zombies 3.
Fans can express their preferences for the game's art styles on social media.
Plants vs. Zombies 3 underwent an overhaul after its initial soft-launch in 2019.
fromVG247
5 months ago
Writing

Remembering Michael 'Mynki' Brennan, the first art director of Warframe, and an example of how a single dev can have a monumental impact

Mynki Brennen's profound impact on Digital Extremes and Warframe is remembered fondly, emphasizing his humility, creativity, and lasting contributions to the game's art direction.
fromGameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Mass Effect 5 Won't Have Stylized Dragon Age Graphics, But It Will Have Mature Tones

Mass Effect 5 will retain its photorealistic art style and mature tone, differentiating it from Dragon Age's stylized visuals.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

EA Wants Fans To Decide The Future Of Plants Vs. Zombies 3

EA is seeking community feedback on the art direction of Plants vs. Zombies 3.
Fans can express their preferences for the game's art styles on social media.
Plants vs. Zombies 3 underwent an overhaul after its initial soft-launch in 2019.
fromVG247
5 months ago
Writing

Remembering Michael 'Mynki' Brennan, the first art director of Warframe, and an example of how a single dev can have a monumental impact

Mynki Brennen's profound impact on Digital Extremes and Warframe is remembered fondly, emphasizing his humility, creativity, and lasting contributions to the game's art direction.
fromGameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Mass Effect 5 Won't Have Stylized Dragon Age Graphics, But It Will Have Mature Tones

Mass Effect 5 will retain its photorealistic art style and mature tone, differentiating it from Dragon Age's stylized visuals.
more#game-development
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

Warframe: 1999's anime short is perfect

The art direction was significantly influenced by 90s anime, particularly through the film techniques and emotional tone of titles like Ghost in the Shell.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Design

The story behind the year's best book cover

The cover of Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' is a perfectly balanced reflection of the memoir's themes of love and hatred in the face of violence.
fromItsnicethat
4 months ago
Design

Kurt Woerpel's Silver Lining zine brings together optimism and doom

Kurt Woerpel's illustrations merge personal expression with commercial practice, finding inspiration in challenging times through projects like his 'Silver Lining' zine.
fromVG247
7 months ago
OMG science

Assassin's Creed Shadows has got one massive, gorgeous, secret weapon up its sleeve to make it more immersive than ever: clouds

Gorgeous skyboxes are crucial for immersion in open-world games, significantly enhancing player experience.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
7 months ago
Design

Fluid Forms by Angie Hines & Hunter Petersen - KALTBLUT Magazine

The editorial 'Fluid Forms' intertwines contrasting elements to explore beauty in human form through innovative hairstyles.
fromItsnicethat
11 months ago
Graphic design

This isn't a book, it's Studio Yukiko's "290-page tomb" for postmodernism

The publication's editorial sequence showcases all artworks, captions, and visuals at once, reflecting a postmodernist embrace of eclecticism in design.
fromGameSpot
11 months ago
Design

Studio Ghibli Film Comics Collections Are Up For Preorder, Including Spirited Away

Studio Ghibli film comics are now available in all-in-one editions, offering budget-friendly options for fans.
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