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Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Framestore's Barbie VFX team explain the key jobs in visual effects

Key roles in VFX include art director, animator, 3D modeler, concept artist, and more.
Framestore offers paid internships through Launchpad for students interested in VFX roles.
Curbed
1 year ago
Graphic design

Why Is NYC's New Tourism Logo Shouting at Me?

New Yorkers are famously belligerent when it comes to changes made to their beloved institutions.So when it came to something as timelessly iconic as Milton Glaser's I ❤️NY logo from 1977, arguably the most recognizable and most-copied logo in the world, the reactions were predictably vicious.If I were the brand designer who released the "We ❤️NYC" logo introduced by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul this week, I'd dread getting out of bed on this beautiful morning.
Itsnicethat
1 year ago
Graphic design

KesselsKramer calls on 25 creatives to redesign the Risk of Fire warning sign

Other creatives have looked to tactile forms for inspiration, like Rapha art director Ruby Boddington, who mimics the foam used to extinguish fires, or Nicole Chui, who shows the resilience of nature to fire through embroidery.
Medium
1 year ago
Graphic design

How Do We Hire?

As you probably know hiring in UI/UX agencies most usually happens in sessions.
Itsnicethat
1 year ago
Graphic design

Join Rajshree Saraf as she plasters angsty AR typography posters all over the streets of New York

Secretly a "big nerd", Saraf's love for type design has developed from her love for words."I love reading, and I love words, even though I can't write."
Medium
1 year ago
Graphic design

Art-Direction in UI/UX Design: Profit or Loss?

Since the start of the company's history, we always have been working with the art director in the team and now we have both the design director and art director, who is a supporting face for the design (senior) director.
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english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Design

Ceramic dogs and a sofa for orgies: The most provocative furniture dealer in Paris

Billore transitioned from being an art director to an antique furniture merchant using only his personal Instagram account and his own collection.
He began selling vintage items to declutter his own home and saw success in doing so.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Watch a talk with Giulio Cappellini on sustainability in design education

As part of London Design Festival, Dezeen is teaming up with Istituto Marangoni to host a talk with the school's art director Giulio Cappellini on sustainability and its place in design education.
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Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Yoonede exhibition brings together emerging and established designers

Chair-shaped sculptures and a doughnut-shaped paper lantern were among objects displayed inside a Copenhagen apartment during 3 Days of Design.Yoonede - derived from the word "unity" - was a group exhibition featuring the work of 20 artists, designers and brands.The idea behind the show was to promote collaboration, with everyone's work displayed together.
www.fastcompany.com
10 months ago
Europe news

A Counter-Strike' map is raising awareness of Putin's brutality to everyday Russians

The Counter-Strike first-person shooter games are some of the world's most popular, particularly in Russia.Now, some Russian gamers who access a downloadable map released today, called de_voyna, will be confronted with the reality of what their country's army, at the behest of President Vladimir Putin, is doing in Ukraine.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Pierro Lissoni, Illenia Martini and Patrik Schumacher named judges for Dezeen Awards 2023

Architects Pierro Lissoni and Patrik Schumacher, interior architect Andrea Cesarman, creative director Illenia Martini and designer Cyrill Gutsch have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.Dezeen Awards 2023 launched on 15 February in partnership with Bentley Motors.Enter before 29 March to save 20 per cent on entry fees.
AnOther
1 year ago
Books

Carla Sozzani on Her Print Collection: "Paper Is an Addiction"

Lead Image Photography by Francesca Spiller
How have people's lives been shaped by the print matter they collect?In a new column for AnOthermag.comtitled Paper View, Norwegian publisher, curator and critic Elise By Olsen sifts through the libraries of various cultural figures, learning more about their lives and careers in the process.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Giulio Cappellini, Titi Ogufere and Rossana Orlandi are announced as judges for Dezeen Awards 2023

Creative director Giulio Cappellini, Design Week Lagos founder Titi Ogufere, design gallerist Rossana Orlandi, interiors stylist Colin King and Dutch architect Ben van Berkel have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.Dezeen Awards 2023 launched on 15 February in partnership with Bentley Motors.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Afternoon, News: Multnomah County Warming Shelters Open Tomorrow, Jo Ann Hardesty Talks PBOT, and a Decidedly Mid Earthquake Strikes 100 Miles South of Oregon

The Mercury  provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good Afternoon, Portland!It's looking like it might be a snowy Thursday!
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Young Kabuki actor's debut breaks Japanese theater traditions

Ten-year-old Maholo Terajima Ghnassia loves watching anime and playing baseball.He likes making beats and whisper ASMR.And he's breaking conventions in Japan's 420-year-old Kabuki theater tradition.In Kabuki, all the roles are played by men, including beautiful princesses a role Maholo accomplishes stunningly in his official stage debut as Maholo Onoe at the Kabuki Theater in downtown Tokyo.
the Guardian
1 year ago
France news

Issey Miyake and Off White celebrate late founders at Paris fashion week

What happens to a fashion house after its founder dies?
Creative Bloq
9 months ago
Graphic design

"It's terrifying" - Greg Rutkowski is the most prompted artist on Stable Diffusion

(Image credit: Greg Rutkowski)
AI-generated art can look good, right?Well, meet the artist behind a lot of the fantasy images you'll likely see popping up online.He's not a fan of AI art generators.He's not created the AI art you may have scrolled over.But his name is behind a lot of it.Greg Rutkowski is a seasoned digital fantasy artist behind some of the most popular Dungeons & Dragons art, and key art for the wildly popular MMORPG Neverwinter by Cryptic Studios, as well as work for Magic: The Gathering and Horizon Forbidden West.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

I never knew you could use an iPad for mindfulness, until now

(Image credit: Apple) 01.Use the Focus tool
Focus (opens in new tab) is a tool found in iPad's settings that enables you to remove distractions and, well, focus on the task at hand.If you're struggling to be creative and keep getting pulled into a Twitter debate about Kia logo design or drawn into browsing Instagram for new art, then Focus can limit these notifications.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Learn from industry greats at The Art Department 2023

(Image credit: Playgrounds)
Get ready to join the internationally acclaimed festival on concept art, design and craftsmanship in film, animation and games.Playgrounds will host its annual The Art Department festival in Eindhoven (20 and 21 April) and Berlin (13 and 14 May).Visitors can expect a smashing program packed with artist talks, demos, a free exhibition, interactive installations, panel discussions, screenings, live sketching sessions, portfolio reviews, recruitment, art market, book signings and much more.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Zbrush virtual summit promises four days of top tips and insights on 3D sculpting

(Image credit: Maxon Computer)
Zbrush is one of our favourite tools for 3D modelling, and there's a treat coming up for anyone who uses the software or wants to learn more.The four-day Maxon ZBrush Summit 2022 starts on Sunday (November 13) with awards, presentations, showcases and more.The first summit since Maxon's acquisition of the software, it's set to include a combination of hybrid, mixed reality and live broadcasts, featuring digital artists and industry leaders from around the globe.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Behold, the Steven Spielberg music video shot on an iPhone

(Image credit: Marcus Mumford)
Remember back in the day when Mumford and Sons were all the rage?Yeah, unfortunately so do we.
Creative Bloq
2 years ago
Graphic design

Vertex Week: how to create NFT art with Chris Petrocchi

(Image credit: Chris Petrocchi)
Chris Petrocchi has been working as a concept artist for the last 10 years, and is currently freelancing in the game and illustration industry.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Girls

Chloe Sevigny Sold Her Old Clothes, and People Came in Droves

For a certain kind of fashion fiend, it was a dream: shop the actress Chloe Sevigny's closet, with her present.Ms. Sevigny, lauded as a fashion influencer and enthusiast, held a sale on Mother's Day in a studio space in the NoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.Customers had the chance to buy items from Ms. Sevigny's own wardrobe, Academy New York, pieces she had designed with Opening Ceremony, and costumes from various roles.
AnOther
1 year ago
Writing

Five Northern Book Publishers to Put on Your Radar

Art book season is in full swing.Printed Matter's New York Art Book Fair returned to its original venue earlier this month while we have also seen fairs in Valencia, ( Recreo Art Book Fair ) and Detroit with the future looking towards the Tokyo Art Book Fair alongside three fairs in Paris with Offprint , Accident(s) and Polycopies .
Creative Bloq
2 years ago
Graphic design

This brilliant album art is still blowing minds after 40 years

From awesome to awful, we've seen all manner of album cover designs over the years.
Independent.ie
10 months ago
Music

16 iconic album covers and the visionaries who created them

Steve Averill, who helped shape U2's visual identity, has reminded us in his podcast series of the importance of art in music.Here are 10 of the best designers and some of their finest creations
Now, Averill tells the story of his work with U2 in a fascinating podcast series, U2-Y.Taking the form of an 'anything goes' conversation with his musician son, Gareth, it's a must-listen for anyone with a love of design and a fascination with Ireland's most famous band.
Medium
1 year ago
Music

Taylor Swift's new album design: an (over)analysis

While many music artists try to fight their way to the top of the charts using '70s-inspired tunes, Taylor Swift subverts the trend by designing her album covers like one.However, none of the songs featured in Midnight got close to the era of Studio 54.Coming from an artist whose forte is to leave clues for fans to dig and invest in her music, let's theorise why Swift did that.
Design Milk
11 months ago
Design

Aquarel Collection Interprets Watercolor Through Stone Surfaces

A material used in architecture for its strength and durability is unexpectedly paired with another that's equally as delicate.In the new Aquarel Collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Budri, classic Roman travertine and Iranian white onyx are brought together to interpret watercolor "paintings."
Itsnicethat
1 year ago
Graphic design

The cultural treasures of Dusseldorf bounce around Sebastian Onufszak's designs for MTV Music Week

Moving from Poland to Germany aged three with his artist parents, Sebastian was exposed to the country's rich design, art and architecture from a young age.But it was playing around with pixel graphics on his Amiga 500 home computer that really instigated his "fascination with digital design".
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

London Fire Brigade presents exhibition of artwork to "celebrate bravery"

The London Fire Brigade has unveiled its updated typeface designed by Studio Sutherl& and The Foundry Types at the Running Towards exhibition of graphic artworks informed by the organisation's design heritage.The photography is courtesy of the London Fire Brigade.The Running Towards took place between 20 and 24 September as part of London Design Festival.The Running Towards exhibition took place at the Shoreditch Fire Station during the London Design Festival, with visitors entering through the building's big red shutters into a display of artworks created by UK designers.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

Nebil Zaman's Furniture Forms Are up for Interpretation

Kurdish/Norwegian designer Nebil Zaman began his studies as an art director in advertising before taking a left turn toward woodworking and furniture design.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

The Yankees Cap Goes Viral in Brazil: Is It Basketball?'

Matheus Gustavo arrived for his second day of work at a hat shop in Rio de Janeiro wearing a black New York Yankees cap.His new job, for the most part, was selling Yankees hats.On the displays around him, about three out of four caps promoted that baseball team in the Bronx.Yet Mr. Gustavo had a confession.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Wellness

How I Hold It Together: Kitchen Connections and More

Deanna DoneganArt directing in Queens, N.Y.Deanna DoneganArt directing in Queens, N.Y.Yogee Chandrasekaran As the art director for Well, I wear a lot of different hats.So I'm always hunting for ways to become more nimble while staying balanced and happy.Here are six strategies I've found that help keep me grounded Deanna DoneganArt directing in Queens, N.Y.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Wellness

What Are Your Reading Goals for 2023?

If you're a book lover, chances are good you're thinking about the next thing you can't wait to read.For some people, a new year is great time to set a reading goal, whether it's a specific number of books they want to tackle, a genre they want to explore or something else.Below, some of our staff members share their own resolutions for 2023.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Mercury Cover Artist of the Week: Justin "Scrappers" Morrison's Sincere Celebrations

Justin Morrison (Scrappers if you're nasty) is a fascinating fellow who is hard to categorize.He's a Portland-based visual artist who carves and paints brilliant little "monuments" in a primitive, outsider style that are both figural and conceptual, as well as silly, sexy, and tremendously charming.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

'It's high time': Coney Island nonprofit revamping arts annex into arcade, live music venue * Brooklyn Paper

A nonprofit Coney Island arts organization is working to convert the People's Playground's storied Shooting Gallery Arts Annex into a retro arcade and live music venue, according to the group's director.Coney Island USA recently launched an online fundraiser, with all funds going towards purchasing new gear for future musicians to rock out with - and towards turning the shooting gallery into a "viable space" for live performances.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Artists remember restoring Dumbo carousel ahead of first ever 'Jane's Carousel Day' * Brooklyn Paper

Jane's Carousel, a fixture of the Brooklyn waterfront and a destination for New Yorkers and tourists alike, had a long life before it found a home in Dumbo with the help of a team of artists - but not many of the people taking a spin on the merry-go-round know its history.
adage.com
1 year ago
Marketing

Why ad job recruiters are preaching more flexible roles in 2023

Laura Pesin Eder, chief operating officer of MMI Agency, said ad agencies like hers are looking to fill new roles that encompass several disciplines including integrated account strategist, which she said is essentially someone who understands how all aspects of marketing work to drive the best outcomes for clients.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Photography

Prince Harry, Up Close

He stares out, his blue eyes unflinching beneath scruffy red brows.His head, with its matching rough-cut hair and beard, almost fills the frame.You can see, just at the bottom edge, a faded gray T-shirt and leather thong necklace.Prince Harry's portrait on the front of Spare, his much debated, much leaked memoir that is currently also pretty much unavoidable, is a picture that its publishers hope will help sell a million-plus books.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

How a DC Photographer's Portrait of RBG Became a Stamp

For stamp collectors, seeing their artwork turned into postage would be a little like a Swiftie having a breakup featured in a Taylor tune: a VERY BIG DEAL.That's certainly how Philip Bermingham feels.The local photographer, whose portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the basis for an eagerly awaited stamp that comes out in 2023, started collecting when he was five years old, and he's grown into an avid philatelist.
Bustle
1 year ago
Productivity

6 Wellness Hacks That Will Make Your Work Day Feel Less Like Work

Work doesn't always look the way it used to.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

7 Ways To Give Your Workout Routine A Boost

You already know that sticking to a solid routine is crucial for the maintenance of any workout regimen.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

7 Ways To Give Your Workout Routine A Boost

You already know that sticking to a solid routine is crucial for the maintenance of any workout regimen.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

A Schoolhouse Rock! tribute to honor the passing of its last surviving creator

Ars readers of a certain age grew up in the 1970s and 1980s watching Saturday morning cartoons and singing along to Schoolhouse Rock!, a series of whimsical animated shorts setting the multiplication tables, grammar, American history, and science to music.We were saddened to learn that George Newall, the last surviving member of the original team that produced this hugely influential series, has died at 88.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Londoner joining Japanese billionaire on first civilian flight to moon

A London photographer has beaten more than a million rivals to clinch a place on the first civilian trip to the moon.Rhiannon Adam, 37,  who was born in Cork and is based in Hackney, is among eight artists and creatives picked by Japanese billionaire entrepreneur and art collector Yusaku Maezawa to be part of the journey.
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

Taylor Swift's new album design: an (over)analysis

While many music artists try to fight their way to the top of the charts using '70s-inspired tunes, Taylor Swift subverts the trend by designing her album covers like one.However, none of the songs featured in Midnight got close to the era of Studio 54.Coming from an artist whose forte is to leave clues for fans to dig and invest in her music, let's theorise why Swift did that.
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

A Day in the Life of a UX Designer at a Small Company

UX designers work in many different scenarios and environments: big design teams and design-teams-of-one; small companies and big companies.
Wine Enthusiast
1 year ago
Wine

'No Rulebook Anymore': The Art of Beer Label Design

A beer's label is one of the truest ways that a brewer can grab a prospective customer's attention and ultimately, their purchasing dollars.
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco

SF art director gets rare federal domestic violence charge in Yosemite

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The director of a San Francisco art gallery has been charged with "domestic violence within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States" after allegedly assaulting his wife in Yosemite National Park.
Itsnicethat
1 year ago
Graphic design

Depicting products "you would only find in a Latinx household", Javier Fuentes illustrates mundane and ritualistic aspects of life as an immigrant

His work therefore features numerous domestic goods, all captured in Javier's hazy, over-saturated, technicolour style, from Bustelo, a brand of coffee Javier explains to be a staple of Cuban-Americans, to Fabuloso, a household cleaner commonly used throughout the Latinx community.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

Mascarpone Is a Sweet Gay Romance - San Francisco Bay Times

By Gary M. Kramer-
The fabulous Italian confection Mascarpone, now out on VOD and DVD, has Antonio (Giancarlo Commare), bereft after breaking up with Lorenzo (Carlo Calderone), his husband of 12 years.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

How a Comic Book Collector Spends His Sundays

Vincent Zurzolo, comics expert, is also into wellness.He meditates, eats a high-protein diet, works out and moisturizes.
Itsnicethat
1 year ago
Graphic design

Enric Perez Vercher on how to benefit society through playful design concepts

What excited Enric most about the project was "giving visibility to real stories, enlightening ideas and potentiating them through a design concept."
The Paris Review
2 years ago
Books

Painting Backward: A Conversation with Andrew Cranston - The Paris Review

Andrew Cranston, whose painting A Room That Echoes appears on the cover of the Review 's new Spring issue, did not intend to become a painter.
Creative Bloq
2 years ago
Graphic design

Vertex Week: using strong shadows in portrait painting with Cynthia Sheppard

For Vertex Week 2022, here is an excellent tutorial on using strong shadows in portrait painting from fantasy illustrator Cynthia Sheppard.
Itsnicethat
2 years ago
Graphic design

Studio 40Mustaqel challenges the discourse of design in the Arab Swana region

When the studio created the publication design for , it needed to respond carefully to the themes of isolation, mental health, personal tragedy and escapism.
Los Angeles Times
2 years ago
LA food

Mister Parmesan: A comical new source of apparel for pasta lovers

Samuel Schiffer lives with pasta on the brain each day, but now he's got pasta on his head.
The Independent
2 years ago
UK news

Queen album cover artwork to go under hammer but second binned in error

A plan to sell original artwork created for a pair of classic Queen albums was thwarted when one was accidentally thrown in the bin.
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