Monday 31 August 2015

The VFX secrets of Taylor Swift's Bad Blood video

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Plugged as one of the most elaborate music videos to date, Taylor Swift's cameo and VFX heavy video for Bad Blood caused a lot of hype when it was released in May and received the award for Best Video at this years MTV Video Music Awards, held yesterday.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/vfx/taylor-swift-bad-blood-video-81516525

3 ways to make the most of internships

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When looking for an internship, best practice suggests that you should apply for as many vacancies as possible. Being the kind of person I am, I decided to go against such advice and only applied for one. Why? I found a firm [marketing communications agency Fifth Ring] that suited me. But how do you set about finding an internship that suits you?

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/make-most-internships-81516481

10 sketching tips for beginners

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Beginner's Guide to Sketching is the latest installment in the 3DTotal Beginner's Guide series, offering inspiration and advice for anyone looking to take their first creative steps, from choosing the right drawing tools to understanding shading and value, adding color, and creating a finished scene.   Our friends at 3DTotal have given us a special sneak peek of the book with 10 top tips to help you on your sketching journey!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/illustration/sketching-tips-beginners-81516497

12 inspiring design toys for your desk

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Designer Tim Easley has a love of desk toys

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Viridian & Bob Kilvert

About 18 years ago I attended one of the 'Watercolour Weeks' at Weobley run by Bob Kilvert, who I think died earlier this year. I still have my notes (and my box of Weobley brushes and my watercolour efforts!) but there is something I am struggling to rem

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New Moleskine collection aims to boost productivity

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Thanks to their quality finish and stylish appearance, Moleskine notebooks are a favourite of designers and writers everywhere. With a variety of designs, including a selection of fun Lego books, they dominate the notebook market.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/moleskine/new-moleskine-will-boost-your-productivity-81516404

7 things to know when designing for the Internet of Things

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The scope of the work we're doing as designers and developers is growing ever wider. Where we might have started designing and building websites or apps which sat in isolation, now we have to think about how things integrate with and sit in a huge digital ecosystem which is an integral part of our users' lives.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/7-things-consider-when-designing-internet-things-61515224

Font of the day: Alcubierre

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We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for. So, if you're in need of a font for your current project or are building up a collection, we may be able to help out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-alcubierre-81516522

Are 'blocky wocky' sites killing web design?

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Neil Cooper is unhappy with the current state of web design Most of the websites I visit currently seem to be secretly conforming to a new sub-culture within design.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/blocky-websites-killing-web-design-81516426

Free ebook on mobile UI design patterns

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Download this free ebook today

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Saturday 29 August 2015

Fonts of the week w/e 30 August 2015

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Monday's font of the day: Bill Corporate Narrow youtube: AbAhSvwRI6Y Price: From £7.50 Tuesday's font of the day: Elegant Lux Pro

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Friday 28 August 2015

Headed adequate in FIFA 16

How abounding players you can apperceive in these  fifa 16 ultimate coins players faces? These faces are basically awning photo + fractional cutti

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Greatest fonts countdown: 45 – LL Circular

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FontShop AG, the renowned type foundry, conducted a survey based on historical relevance, sales at FontShop.com, and aesthetic quality. With a few additions from the experts at Creative Bloq and Computer Arts magazine, the best fonts ever were selected for the book, 100 Best Typefaces Ever. Here we are counting down the 100 greatest fonts, without further ado, here's the 45th best typeface…

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New blogging platform is completely customisable

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Setting up a blog can be a daunting experience. Whether you're creating one for the first time, or setting up the latest part of your range, settling on a theme and design is a task in itself. ContentBear is a beautiful new blogging platform that puts creativity front and centre. With a focus on easy design and cusomisation, beginners and experts can create artful blogs without having to learn comprehensive code.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/new-blogging-platform-completely-customisable-81516512

Is virtual reality just hype?

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Is VR just a gimmick, or the future of design? No matter where you turn today, you see 'VIRTUAL REALITY' dominating headlines, investments and debates. Everyone knows what it is. But no one is quite sure what it does, and the design industry is no different.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/virtual-reality-just-hype-81516424

Hugo Award-winning artist reveals her secrets to success

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Last week's Hugo Awards were amidst controversy following the "Sad Puppy" saga, dubbed by George R R Martin as "Puppygate". This attempt to bring more right-wing, white males into the Science Fiction awards led to many authors dropping out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/hugo-award-winning-artist-reveals-her-secrets-success-81516490

5 killer ways to nail that salary negotiation

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Whether you're trying to persuade your boss to give you a pay rise or fleshing out the details of a potential job offer, it's absolutely vital to do your homework beforehand – forewarned really is forearmed. "The most important thing to do before deciding whether to negotiate is to conduct background research," says Diane Domeyer, executive director of The Creative Group.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/salary-negotiation-81516488

#Katrina10Years: art inspired by trauma

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A decade after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans, designers and artists around the world have marked the anniversary with a swell of artwork inspired by the disaster. In August 2005, the category three storm system caused catastrophic damage when it ripped across America's Gulf coast, causing 53 different levee breaches in greater New Orleans and submerging 80 per cent of the city in deadly flood water.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/illustration/katrina10years-art-inspired-trauma-81516515

Master your craft with Adobe training videos

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If you get the feeling you could be getting so much more out of your Adobe products, then you'll love learning with Adobe Authorized training videos from Train Simple.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/adobe/master-your-craft-adobe-training-videos-81516509

Photoshop rival now available as free trial

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You can now trial Affinity Photo for free Since its launch this summer, Affinity Photo has been causing quite a stir in the design world, becoming Editors' Choice and a main feature in the Mac App Store, and garnering 5-star ratings by customers.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/photoshop-rival-now-available-free-trial-81516495

5 tools to make your website go faster

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Ensuring your website performs optimally requires measuring several different factors. Here are five tools that can help you analyse your site's performance during the different stages of the life of your site.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/5-top-techniques-measuring-your-websites-performance-61515245

Font of the day: Orb

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We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-orb-81516505

5 tips for getting started with 3D printing

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Imagine fitting a block of New York skyscrapers in the palm of your hand. Steve Fox did and, rather than just leaving the idea there, set about making his lilliputian vision a tiny, yet perfectly proportioned reality. And so Ittyblox was born – a 3D printing project where he makes petite pieces of architecture. Some buildings are fictitious and some are based on real landmarks.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/5-tips-getting-started-3d-printing-81516342

8 incredible gig posters that will floor you

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Design by Luke Drozd - click the image to purchase the poster

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Pictures of the day: 28 August 2015

A man enjoys a sand bath, a rainbow over London and a muddy elephant








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Thursday 27 August 2015

Why travel photography is entering a new era

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Paul Foster of Getty In an increasingly connected world, we've seen a complete revolution in the way that we communicate with one another. With the swipe of a finger, we scroll through hundreds – sometimes thousands – of pieces of content a day, becoming immersed in other people's lives via technology.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/why-travel-photography-entering-new-era-81516429

Create custom Google Maps using Drupal

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When we decided to update Acquia’s training website to Drupal 7, we wanted to have a map on the event page showing the locations of all our upcoming courses, as well as a map for each course, so users can quickly get a feel of where events will be taking place. Visitors can also open up the maps in Google Maps to obtain directions.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/create-custom-google-maps-using-drupal-81516462

5 essentials for your start-up studio

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You've always wanted to be in creative media, even before you knew what "media" meant. So you spent years doing the school, intern, and entry-level thing, but like your buddies have been stuck in a mid-level job for years.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/things-your-start-studio-81516477

10 of this summers essential art books

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Whether you are a horror junkie, or more of a traditionalist when it comes to your art, this year we have had everything from television design and cinematic VFX to and traditional painters and classic Disney captured inside the humble pages of a book in order to inspire you.   We have collected the top 10 books released in the past four months for every type of artist. So broaden your horizons and pick up some invaluable tips and tricks from the masters...

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/10-summers-essential-art-books-81516475

Create a 3D calendar with InDesign

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In this tutorial I’m going to create a cube net utilising some of the great functions in InDesign, including smart guides, X and Y positioning, and the height and width text fields.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/create-3d-calendar-indesign-6127988

3 tips for riding the tricky cash rollercoaster

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London-based freelance illustrator and art director Ben Tallon works with Channel 4, Russell Brand, the Guardian, Arsenal FC and WWE. He shares his top advice for surviving the cash rollercoaster.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/business/tips-freelance-cashflow-81516484

The 69 rules of punctuation

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Click to see full size infographic

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Build 20 iOS games with these courses

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Sometimes the best way to learn is to get your hands dirty. That's the idea of the Build 20 Games iOS Game Developer Bundle. Jump right in to game design by walking through 20 unique mobile titles so you can learn how to build your own.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/app-design/build-20-ios-games-these-courses-81516474

10 cult commercials everyone should see

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Matthew Holness has moved from acting into advertising Matthew Holness began his career in comedy, working on some of the best of British cult TV, including writing and starring in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/10-cult-commercials-everyone-should-see-81516472

12 reasons you can't miss Generate London 2015

Read more about 12 reasons you can't miss Generate London 2015 at CreativeBloq.com
Don't miss this great event!

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Font of the day: Loft Yian

Read more about Font of the day: Loft Yian at CreativeBloq.com
We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for. So, if you're in need of a font for your current project or are building up a collection, we may be able to help out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-loft-yian-81516494

How to turn your phone into a graphics tablet

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Former Apple engineers Matt Ronge and Giovanni Donelli are on a mission to create polished and powerful creative tools. Together they made Astropad, an app that transforms your iPhone and iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Discover how to build an app with these brilliant tutorials

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/app-design/how-turn-your-phone-graphics-tablet-81516348

How to make it as a digital painter

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vimeo: 135416343 For many, digital painting starts off as a spare-time hobby, but for others, it's a serious career aspiration. As with any creative career, it takes a lot of patience, perseverance and hard work. Working for the likes of Rolling Stone, The New Yorker and Time magazine, Jason Seiler is a successful digital painter with plenty of advice.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/how-make-it-digital-painter-81516293

Pictures of the day: 27 August 2015

A sleepy lynx kitten, food fight lovers and some gold plated teeth








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Wednesday 26 August 2015

Why you should be using Lean style guides

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Let's say you want to enhance a company's reputation. Or perhaps you'd like to get more done by streamlining project design and development. Maybe you're looking to do better work by improving a site's user experience. In any of these cases, conventional style guides are likely to enter the picture. Style guides are massively important for brands of all sizes. Without them, a band of hundreds of employees would never be able to communicate a single visual identity. But style guides aren't always useful. At least, not in their current form.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/why-you-should-be-using-lean-style-guides-81516448

The 5 tenets of brand building

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Pragmatism requires a commitment to finding and maintaining clarity across your brand's ecosystem. When you have clarity around your brand's vision, what you stand for (and don't), how you want your customers to feel, employees to act, and the criteria for success, you have the blueprint through which to drive all brand decisions, strategically, tactically, and economically.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/branding/5-tenets-brand-building-81516419

Reality-style TV show challenges aspiring comics artists

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After the likes of Face/Off fulfilling SFX make-up artists dreams, Project Runway for the fashion conscience and Ink Master for great tattooists – there's still a distinct lack of fine art head-to-head reality shows helping to inspire and encourage struggling artists.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/comics/reality-style-tv-show-challenges-aspiring-comics-artists-81516351

20 websites with brilliant typography

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While not as flashy as an HD photograph or the motion of animation, typography is nonetheless an integral part of any design. Its effects can be subtle to draw attention to other elements on the screen, or they can be boisterous to make the message of the words dominant. In either case, one thing's for sure — typography enhances the design as a whole, one way or another.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/20-websites-brilliant-typography-81516285

On-demand service lets you customise clothing

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Each month, experienced London-based creative consultancy FranklinTill Studio curates the Trends section inside Computer Arts magazine. Here, co-founders Kate Franklin and Caroline Till talk democratised fashion…   Democratised fashion is the next frontier in custom clothing, as new technologies and the internet transform the industrial process, enabling consumers to put their unique stamp on branded products.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/design/demand-service-customise-clothing-81516451

10 best new web design tools in August

Read more about 10 best new web design tools in August at CreativeBloq.com
Handy little tools for tweaking your workflow are great, but this month we've got meatier stuff. Below you'll find a fully-featured visual prototyping app, a big guide to getting your copy right, a 3D app, a collaborative tool and a bunch of other handy stuff. Dive in!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/10-best-new-web-design-tools-august-81516431

Incredible colouring book makes stress melt away

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Get your issue today!

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Font of the day: Rosario

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We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-rosario-81516454

Get 25 per cent off your Generate ticket

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It's true! You can save nearly £100 on your two-day Generate London pass if you sign up this weekend; just use the discount code 'holiday' when you buy your ticket. Generate London is taking place 17-18 September at the Grand Connaught Rooms and promises to be every bit as inspirational, educational and generally brilliant as last time, and the time before. Maybe even more so, who knows. As well as access for both days, your pass gets you:

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How ILM created the Hulk

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Marvel Studios' cinematic thrill ride continues with its latest action-packed offering, Avengers: Age of Ultron. The action is simply enormous, with each scene delivering new visual treats; building on the visual effects of the 2012 blockbuster. Joss Whedon returned to write and direct the follow-up as did the ensemble cast of actors playing the superhero Avengers. New to this film is James Spader who voices the sentient, troubled and villainous robot Ultron.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/how-ilm-created-hulk-81516311

Design your own notebook with Book Block

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You could create the notepad of your dreams

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Pictures of the day: 26 August 2015

Playful bears, jumping for gold and Vladimir Putin artwork








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Tuesday 25 August 2015

Start your new career with this tech and software training

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How many times have you thought about the things you wished you learned earlier in life? Here's your chance to stop thinking about it and start doing it.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/start-your-new-career-tech-and-software-training-81516453

5 tips for designers to secure funding

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Michael Fuller Securing funding is never easy for start-ups, but entrepreneurs operating in the creative industries often find it even more difficult.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/business/5-tips-designers-secure-funding-81516410

How to promote yourself through word of mouth

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Building word of mouth is crucial to building a client base, says Jessica Draws

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/how-promote-yourself-through-word-mouth-81516417

21 photographers who'll change your Instagram experience

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Tired of scrolling through selfies and photos of half-eaten avocado toast on Instagram? It's time to do a feed spring clean, starting with following these 21 top-notch photographers who are killing it on the 'gram.   Head of Visual Content at awesome image-sourcing platform, ImageBrief, Isabelle Raphael, has curated a mixed bag of talented lifestyle, food, fashion and sports image creators who are sure to visually inspire you.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/photography/photographers-follow-instagram-81516443

How to get a career in the CG industry

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Artwork by Fausto De Martini

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/how-get-career-cg-industry-81516433

How to create a custom user interface

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Custom UI controls are notoriously difficult to implement and can behave inconsistently on different devices. Executing custom designs requires pretty intimate knowledge of layout and positioning with CSS, browser support and a strong grasp of JavaScript.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/how-create-custom-user-interface-81516377

Designer cards reveal 7 words you can never say

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A house party favourite, Cards Against Humanity have provoked laughs ranging from shocked chuckles to table thumping guffaws out of players all over the world. Its simple gameplay, players compete to make the most amusing (and usually horrific) phrase or sentence with their hand, is reflected in the cards' stripped down design. Each is either a solid back or white, with letters printed in Helvetica.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/designer-cards-reveal-7-words-you-can-never-say-81516281

The power of colour in branding

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Click image to enlarge

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Learn to paint and draw with this brilliant book

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Get your copy of this special edition today! We all like to think we can paint and draw, but how much do we really know? In reality, we all have gaps in our knowledge, and often a simple tip or trick can take our art to the next level.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/learn-paint-and-draw-brilliant-book-81516380

Font of the day: Elegant Lux pro

Read more about Font of the day: Elegant Lux pro at CreativeBloq.com
We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-elegant-lux-pro-81516435

Iconic footwear brand takes a nostalgia trip

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From selling the humble slipper to dressing cult television characters – Clarks shoes are one of Britain's most iconic brands and still operate their headquarters out of their founding address in Somerset, England.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/iconic-footwear-brand-takes-nostalgia-trip-81516399

GIFographics could be the next way to impress clients

Read more about GIFographics could be the next way to impress clients at CreativeBloq.com
GIFographics are proving more popular than ever

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/gifographics-impress-clients-81516238

Pictures of the day: 25 August 2015

An extreme ballerina, kite surfing, and a baby rhino








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Monday 24 August 2015

FIFA 16 goals acquire gone through a accurate alternative of EA

Greatest fonts countdown: 46 – Trinité

Read more about Greatest fonts countdown: 46 – Trinité at CreativeBloq.com
FontShop AG, the renowned type foundry, conducted a survey based on historical relevance, sales at FontShop.com, and aesthetic quality. With a few additions from the experts at Creative Bloq and Computer Arts magazine, the best fonts ever were selected for the new book, 100 Best Typefaces Ever.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/greatest-fonts-countdown-46-trinite-81516415

Rap song bigs up graphic designers

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vimeo: 130215673 Tired of rap songs about gangsters? Here's a track by designer, rapper, and filmmaker Paul Yutaka that pays tribute to pretty much everyone in modern agencyland, from graphic designers to creative directors.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/agencies/rap-song-bigs-graphic-designers-81516401

How to build a beautiful web design portfolio

Read more about How to build a beautiful web design portfolio at CreativeBloq.com
For a very long time the way we, as creative professionals, have presented our work hasn't changed at all. We know how important a great portfolio can be for our careers and especially for how we position and present ourselves in the industry.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/how-build-beautiful-web-design-portfolio-81516361

Why Britain is in danger of losing its design superpower status

Read more about Why Britain is in danger of losing its design superpower status at CreativeBloq.com
Sevra Davis is the manager of the RSA Student Design Awards. She's consulted on design education and social innovation for a variety of international government clients. She explains why the UK could be losing its design edge...

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Web design trends 2015-16: the long scroll

Read more about Web design trends 2015-16: the long scroll at CreativeBloq.com
Image courtesy of http://www.sbs.com.au/theboat/ Swiping or spinning the mouse wheel, scrolling is lately becoming a strong contender to standard page-by-page navigation.

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14 female fantasy artists to follow on Instagram

Read more about 14 female fantasy artists to follow on Instagram at CreativeBloq.com
With the release of Women of Wonder and more and more women becoming recognised as fantasy artists (in the likes of Spectrum, and on the frontlines of the industry) it's important to give those who are a step ahead their due call.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/14-female-fantasy-artists-follow-instagram-81516395

The 90 best infographics

Read more about The 90 best infographics at CreativeBloq.com
Every picture tells a story, as they say, but sometimes it takes a clever combination of words and pictures to tell a story quickly, concisely and in an entertaining fashion. The best infographics may look like they were simple to create in Photoshop, but designing an effective piece of data visualization is usually anything but.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/information-graphics-1232836

600 great website designs to inspire you

Read more about 600 great website designs to inspire you at CreativeBloq.com
Here at Crayon, we love sharing designs, and find it fascinating to compare user experiences on mobile and desktop, across various industries and especially CMS platform. One thing we often notice, is how similar designs can be even when different. The similarities only get more intensified as designs are compared within the same industry or the same page type (like a pricing page).

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/600-great-website-designs-inspire-you-81516358

Font of the day: Bill Corporate

Read more about Font of the day: Bill Corporate at CreativeBloq.com
youtube: AbAhSvwRI6Y We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for. So, if you're in need of a font for your current project or are building up a collection, we may be able to help out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-bill-corporate-81516407

How alignment and hyphenation improve your text's impact

Read more about How alignment and hyphenation improve your text's impact at CreativeBloq.com
Using alignment and hyphenation properly can make your text look better, especially on a small screen. Justified text (when your text goes all the way to the right margin on each line) will result in empty spaces in the middle of lines. Changing to left alignment gets rid of the spaces, but leaves a ragged right margin. Hyphenation can fix that.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/how-alignment-and-hyphenation-improve-your-texts-impact-71516015

Humongous mural shows appreciation for the arts

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Zio Ziegler is known for his impressive pattern work

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/mural-shows-appreciation-arts-81516232

Pictures of the day: 24 August 2015

Ducks crossing the road, a topless protest and a sinister clown








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Sunday 23 August 2015

Daniel smith colours former portraits

I have heard the Daniel smith watercolours are good. Can anyone recommend a set of colours from his range suitable for painting portraits in watercolour?
Thanks

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Saturday 22 August 2015

Why Banksy's #Dismaland is better than you'd ever expected

Read more about Why Banksy's #Dismaland is better than you'd ever expected at CreativeBloq.com
Earlier today I was lucky enough to be among the first set of public visitors to Dismaland, Banksy's post-apocalyptic theme park in the British seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. And it was at least 20 times better than I imagined. No copyright issues here, obviously

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/street-art/why-banksys-dismaland-better-youd-ever-expected-81516387

Friday 21 August 2015

Marvel launches cosplay comic covers

Read more about Marvel launches cosplay comic covers at CreativeBloq.com
One of the mainstays of comic conventions all over the world is cosplaying. More than just dressing up, cosplaying is a chance for fans to inhabit their favourite characters and interact with other devotees. Can you identify these superhero logos? The level of attention to detail in cosplaying can't be underestimated. Pushing their skills and ingenuity to the limit, fans can produce amazing likenesses to their heroes out of unlikely materials.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/character-design/marvel-launches-cosplay-comic-covers-81516394

Play B-Reel's ridiculously fun VR game while you wait for beer o'clock

Read more about Play B-Reel's ridiculously fun VR game while you wait for beer o'clock at CreativeBloq.com
If you're counting the minutes until the weekend, here's something to help you pass the time. B-Reel Creative has developed a prototype for Android and Google Cardboard that takes a pick-up-and-play approach to VR gaming. The game, Stupid Big Hands, puts you in a first-person perspective as you navigate a city to different checkpoints, undertaking a series of short tasks before time runs out. So far so good.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/video-games/b-reel-vr-game-81516381

Why Banksy’s Dismaland is better than you'd ever expected

Read more about Why Banksy’s Dismaland is better than you'd ever expected at CreativeBloq.com
Earlier today I was lucky enough to be among the first set of public visitors to Dismaland, Banksy's post-apocalyptic theme park in the British seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. And it was at least 20 times better than I imagined. No copyright issues here, obviously

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/street-art/why-banksy-s-dismaland-better-youd-ever-expected-81516387

3 design secrets behind big brand logos

Read more about 3 design secrets behind big brand logos at CreativeBloq.com
Florida-based content marketing agency Fractl recently surveyed 1,000 people about the world's top 50 brand logos, and the results are in. Covering lots of different industries, the survey uncovered some surprising trends designers should keep in mind when crafting their next logo.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/3-design-secrets-behind-big-brand-logos-81516025

Should you freelance or take a job in a studio?

Read more about Should you freelance or take a job in a studio? at CreativeBloq.com
The Melbourne-based concept artist and illustrator Darren Yeow failed at being freelance twice. Moving back into studio roles, it's only over the past five years that he's successfully crafted a path for himself – and he wouldn't have it any other way.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/should-you-freelance-or-take-job-studio-81516376

4 top tips for selling your art online

Read more about 4 top tips for selling your art online at CreativeBloq.com
Click to enlarge You've created some incredible artwork and you want to start selling it. How you go about this is a question many an artist has asked at some point during their career.

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Get a free copy of Computer Arts' exclusive creative salary survey

Read more about Get a free copy of Computer Arts' exclusive creative salary survey at CreativeBloq.com
youtube: afmxQ6po36U Are you paid enough as a designer? How many of your peers received a pay rise this year (and why)? What's the pay like on the next rung of the career ladder? And where are the best-paid cities around the world to be a designer?

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/computer-arts/issue-244-salary-survey-81516364

10 ways to increase your website's traffic levels

Read more about 10 ways to increase your website's traffic levels at CreativeBloq.com
There are many methods available to increase the amount of traffic that your website receives. Here are 10 that I feel are the most effective.   01. Email marketing Elegant Themes has a high quality email marketing strategy

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/increase-website-traffic-81516331

Font of the day: Break

Read more about Font of the day: Break at CreativeBloq.com
We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-break-81516367

Welcome to Banksy's sinister twist on Disneyland

Read more about Welcome to Banksy's sinister twist on Disneyland at CreativeBloq.com
Anonymous street artist Banksy has started welcoming people to his macabre theme park 'Dismaland.' As to be expected with Banksy, his attraction takes a swipe at pop culture's capitalist controllers, this time with Disney fixed in his crosshairs. The Bristol-based artist set up his 'Bemusement' park in a derelict Tropicano lido in Weston-super-Mare. In a rare moment of sincerity, Banksy revealed that he chose the location because he loved to visit there as a kid.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/street-art/welcome-banksys-sinister-twist-disneyland-81516388

Become a WordPress master with this ultimate guide: out now!

Read more about Become a WordPress master with this ultimate guide: out now! at CreativeBloq.com
Written by the industry's leading experts, The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Vol II shows you how to get the best from the world's most popular content management system. Discover the top themes and plugins, be inspired by the greatest sites built on WordPress, learn how to craft perfect themes, how to make your themes responsive, switch from CSS to Sass, boost your workflow with the REST API and much, much more!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/become-wordpress-master-our-ultimate-guide-out-now-81516291

10 Simpsons mash-ups will make you smile

Read more about 10 Simpsons mash-ups will make you smile at CreativeBloq.com
We love these Bart Simpson pop-culture mash-up illustrations

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/character-design/10-simpsons-mash-ups-will-make-you-smile-81516213

arresting in FIFA

Most humans agree activity in football with abhorrent play. FIFA 16 apparently gave too abundant of an advantage to

Pictures of the day: 21 August 2015

A croc up close, a Banksy installation and a hurricane from space








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Thursday 20 August 2015

Greatest fonts countdown: 47 – Metro

Read more about Greatest fonts countdown: 47 – Metro at CreativeBloq.com
FontShop AG, the renowned type foundry, conducted a survey based on historical relevance, sales at FontShop.com, and aesthetic quality. With a few additions from the experts at Creative Bloq and Computer Arts magazine, the best fonts ever were selected for the new book, 100 Best Typefaces Ever.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/greatest-fonts-countdown-47-metro-81516354

Are ad agencies lowering the calibre of designers?

Read more about Are ad agencies lowering the calibre of designers? at CreativeBloq.com
In today's interactive landscape there are a great number of roles for designers. However, regardless of rank and specialty there are two distinct camps that visual designers fall into: marketing and product. A great way to differentiate between the two is to think about how the designer spends their days: are they designing a company's application (product) or the materials enticing customers to engage with that application (marketing)?

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/are-ad-agencies-lowering-calibre-designers-81516328

Watch the world's biggest coin art take off

Read more about Watch the world's biggest coin art take off at CreativeBloq.com
It took seven people six hours to break a record and create the world's largest piece of coin art. Measuring ten metres by eight metres, this staggering image of The Statue of Liberty was made from 600,00 pennies loaned by a London vault.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/watch-worlds-biggest-coin-art-take-81516355

2000 AD-inspired fan films are a must-see

Read more about 2000 AD-inspired fan films are a must-see at CreativeBloq.com
After creating what has been dubbed as the closest thing you will get to the latest Dredd film’s sequel (for the moment, at least), Judge Minty. The team behind the Judge Dredd fan flick have turned their attention to 2000 AD’s second most infamous John Wagner creation: Strontium Dog.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/comics/2000-ad-inspired-fan-films-are-must-see-81516310

5 products that promise to improve your health

Read more about 5 products that promise to improve your health at CreativeBloq.com
In part one of our essential designer's guide to staying healthy we looked at how to avoid them typical health issues that can plague designers. Here in part two, we'll look at how technology can help you – and we'll also cover you're employer's responsibilities, too. First up, here are five products that promise to make your life better as a designer…

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/products-improve-health-designer-81516255

How to give yourself a tattoo using Photoshop

Read more about How to give yourself a tattoo using Photoshop at CreativeBloq.com
So much of all our imagery work is 'faked' today, that we have mostly gotten to the point where we don't even call it fake anymore. The 'real or Photoshop' sites and contests that were once hugely popular, now seem so 2005. Discover 10 3D tattoos that will blow your mind

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/photoshop/how-give-yourself-tattoo-using-photoshop-81516339

Learn your way around iOS 9 with this complete developer course

Read more about Learn your way around iOS 9 with this complete developer course at CreativeBloq.com
Apple's mobile operating system is about to get updated with all sorts of new features.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/learn-your-way-around-ios-9-complete-developer-course-81516338

Create problem-free Wordpress themes

Read more about Create problem-free Wordpress themes at CreativeBloq.com
Following on from his article that shows how you to write perfect Wordpress themes, expert developer Corey Ellis highlights 4 problems to avoid when building them. 01. Don’t remove wp_head()
or wp_footer() These are arguably the two most important hooks in a WordPress theme. You will break everything if you remove them. They basically perform the same function, but do it in different locations.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/create-problem-free-wordpress-themes-81516150

Font of the day: Dear Rae, Love Dad

Read more about Font of the day: Dear Rae, Love Dad at CreativeBloq.com
We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-dear-rae-love-dad-81516345

How to bring back history with CG

Read more about How to bring back history with CG at CreativeBloq.com
Of all the different categories of TV show, you'd expect travel programmes to be one area where CG effects wouldn't be needed. But you'd be wrong, explains Nigel Hunt, owner and creative director of Glowfrog Studios. Don't miss the special TV edition of 3D World magazine - out now!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/how-bring-back-history-cg-81516217

Brilliant vector illustrations showcase 2015 trending topics

Read more about Brilliant vector illustrations showcase 2015 trending topics at CreativeBloq.com
The Instagram project has proved hugely popular with their followers

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/brilliant-vector-illustrations-showcase-2015-trending-topics-81516202

Wednesday 19 August 2015

Pictures of the day: 20 August 2015

Today: Testing space suits, tall ships in Amsterdam and a motel fire








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How do i improve

Do i buy dvds,books,join a painting club or simply practice daily....

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Interactive web doodles will mesmerize you

Read more about Interactive web doodles will mesmerize you at CreativeBloq.com
If you like browsing CodePen for inspiration you'll love this gallery of interactive creative coding experiments at Codedoodl.es. Each one is selected because it loads quickly, only requires a short attention span and is fun and satisfying to play with. The doodles range from familiar geometric shapes and fractals to weird creatures you can control with your mouse and recursively grown plants.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/interactive-web-doodles-will-mesmerize-you-81516323

4 tips to create the perfect WordPress theme

Read more about 4 tips to create the perfect WordPress theme at CreativeBloq.com
What is a WordPress theme? 
For anyone who has worked with another development framework, this question can be a mysterious proposition. With other frameworks – Drupal, Ruby
on Rails, Symphony and so on – the separation of concerns principle is easy 
to discern. Whether it is the view in an MVC system or the presentation layer in an OSI model, the part of the software or framework that controls what the user sees is easily definable. While a WordPress theme does, in general, provide the presentation layer, it can do much more.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/4-tips-create-perfect-wordpress-theme-81516136

Infographic gives you the lowdown on West Coast hip-hop

Read more about Infographic gives you the lowdown on West Coast hip-hop at CreativeBloq.com
Click the link to see the original infographic

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New Drew Struzan Star Wars poster revealed

Read more about New Drew Struzan Star Wars poster revealed at CreativeBloq.com
Drew Struzan has long been a Creative Bloq and ImagineFX favourite. Having created some of the most iconic film posters of our time, from Blade Runner to Back to the Future and Indiana Jones – Drew has made a legacy for himself that marks him as (probably) one of the most recognisable illustrators of the 20th Century. This status is perhaps due to him being Steven Spielberg's favourite artist, who once decreed Drew to be the only artist allowed to render his infamous alien, ET.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/new-drew-struzan-star-wars-poster-revealed-81516320

10 pro tips for working with type in InDesign

Read more about 10 pro tips for working with type in InDesign at CreativeBloq.com
When it comes to typography, everyone has their own preferences, from typefaces to weight to alignment. InDesign has a number of great features to accommodate the different options available, making working with type an extremely simple and straightforward process.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/work-type-adobe-indesign-2114370

The designer's guide to staying healthy

Read more about The designer's guide to staying healthy at CreativeBloq.com
Step away from the stylus and get back from that Mac: being a designer can be hazardous to your health. The job you love could be doing serious damage to your body and to your brain. Some of you already know this. We used social media to find out how readers felt their jobs had affected their health. Here's what we found...

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/designers-guide-staying-healthy-81516248

10 ways for freelancers to impress clients

Read more about 10 ways for freelancers to impress clients at CreativeBloq.com
Life as a freelancer is always interesting but meeting clients, proactively finding work and writing business proposals can be rather terrifying. As someone whose job it is to talk to people, extract information and present it in an accessible format, this probably makes no sense at all. These are the basic components of my day-to-day working life. Newsflash. Talking to people is hard. In fact, some people are more terrified of public speaking than actual life-threatening events.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/business/10-ways-freelancers-impress-clients-81516327

The new Lytro Camera captures it all

Read more about The new Lytro Camera captures it all at CreativeBloq.com
youtube: Bt9ZiAfV8oQ When the Lytro Camera first came on the market, it changed the way people looked at photos. You can add a whole new depth to all of your pictures by grabbing the first generation Lytro 16GB Camera on sale now for nearly 60% off the retail price.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/photography/new-lytro-camera-captures-it-all-81516335

Web trends 2015-2016: dramatic typography

Read more about Web trends 2015-2016: dramatic typography at CreativeBloq.com
Image courtesy of http://twoarmsinc.com/ Typography has come a long way in the last few decades. While the evolution of web typography means more options for the designer, it also means more of a risk of being left behind.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/web-trends-2015-2016-dramatic-typography-81516282

Font of the day: Rub My Soap

Read more about Font of the day: Rub My Soap at CreativeBloq.com
vimeo: 134652717 We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for. So, if you're in need of a font for your current project or are building up a collection, we may be able to help out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-rub-my-soap-81516333

The CG secrets of Poldark revealed

Read more about The CG secrets of Poldark revealed at CreativeBloq.com
Period drama has always been popular, but since Downton Abbey it's experienced an explosion in demand. And more recent examples like Wolf Hall, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Ripper Street have benefitted from a healthy dose of VFX mastery that helps bring these bygone eras to vivid life.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/cg-secrets-poldark-revealed-81516206

10 3D tattoos that will blow your mind

Read more about 10 3D tattoos that will blow your mind at CreativeBloq.com
You won't believe some of these 3D tattoo designs

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/3d-tattoos-will-blow-your-mind-81516166

Pictures of the day: 19 August 2015

Today: Sand Cats, aurora borealis and exploding boats








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Tuesday 18 August 2015

Greatest fonts countdown: 48 – Cooper Black

Read more about Greatest fonts countdown: 48 – Cooper Black at CreativeBloq.com
FontShop AG, the renowned type foundry, conducted a survey based on historical relevance, sales at FontShop.com, and aesthetic quality. With a few additions from the experts at Creative Bloq and Computer Arts magazine, the best fonts ever were selected for the new book, 100 Best Typefaces Ever.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/greatest-fonts-countdown-48-cooper-black-81516326

4 reasons artists can't miss 'Trojan Horse is a Unicorn'

Read more about 4 reasons artists can't miss 'Trojan Horse is a Unicorn' at CreativeBloq.com
Topping our list of the best digital art events in the world, Portugal's Trojan Horse was a Unicorn festival, on 15-19 September, is utterly unique. Dubbed a cross between Burning Man and TED, it provides an enclosed, intimate five days of networking and lasting inspiration on a sun-drenched island.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/4-reasons-artists-cant-miss-trojan-horse-unicorn-81516296

Artist creates enchanting paper city

Read more about Artist creates enchanting paper city at CreativeBloq.com
Artist and architect Charles Young is currently in the process of making a tiny moving, not to mention incredibly charming, paper world. Each of the 365 paper structures is mounted on a block of wood, or, occasionally, a potato. Most have moving parts; bunting swaying in the wind, vehicles moving around, turbines and lifts in operation. He films each one doing its thing and uploads an animated GIF of the action. Here are some of the highlights from Paperholm:

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/artist-creates-enchanting-paper-city-81516286

How to create a bouncing building effect in 3D

Read more about How to create a bouncing building effect in 3D at CreativeBloq.com
vimeo: 77866127 Quarks! is a drama series for children that takes place exists in the forms of TV show, online hub, app, book and merchandise. It stars a group of teenage pranksters who can change the laws of physics, giving a a whole new dimension to childhood pranks. Don't miss the special TV edition of 3D World magazine - out now!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/how-create-bouncing-building-effect-3d-81516199

18 great text editors for web designers

Read more about 18 great text editors for web designers at CreativeBloq.com
We're sure at some point, a visually-oriented app will come along and make text editors obsolete overnight. But people have been gleefully predicting the demise of the 'old way' of designing and developing websites for years, and yet text editors just won't die. Those who love text editors swear they are advantageous for speed and control, the best-in-class apps making a designer or developer more efficient.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/netmag/10-great-text-editors-web-designers-71412411

How this comic book artist kickstarted his passion

Read more about How this comic book artist kickstarted his passion at CreativeBloq.com
After working as a video games art director and concept artist, illustrating numerous comic books including Todd McFarlane's Spawn and imparting his skills to Magic: The Gathering, French artist Aleksi Briclot found it was time to do something personal.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/fantasy/how-comic-book-artist-kickstarted-his-passion-81516309

Does the latest Sketchbook Pro have what it takes?

Read more about Does the latest Sketchbook Pro have what it takes? at CreativeBloq.com
One of the challenges for a computer artist is finding a pure drawing program. You can draw in many programs such as Photoshop, Painter, and Illustrator but being able to draw in a pure way, where the program is like an actual canvas or piece of paper, can be difficult.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/software/sketchbook-pro-review-81516308

Win your very own iPad Air 2 – enter now

Read more about Win your very own iPad Air 2 – enter now at CreativeBloq.com
If you've been eyeing the iPad Air 2 since the day it was announced, then today could be your lucky day: we're offering readers a shot at a free one!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/hardware/win-your-very-own-ipad-air-2-enter-now-81516319

How a trend for gender fluidity is driving design

Read more about How a trend for gender fluidity is driving design at CreativeBloq.com
Joanna Tulej is an art director at The Future Laboratory, which she originally joined as a trends researcher in 2010. She now oversees visual output and design analysis while predicting the future. Here, she discusses how androgyny is affecting design...

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/design/how-trend-gender-fluidity-driving-design-81516240

Font of the day: Zefani

Read more about Font of the day: Zefani at CreativeBloq.com
We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for. So, if you're in need of a font for your current project or are building up a collection, we may be able to help out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-zefani-81516312

Is this the future of 3D movie projection?

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Looking like a cross between a zoetrope and a nightclub, the stroboscope combines 3D modelling and mathematical precision to produce a unique animation effect. Due to their size and complicated mechanics, there are only 3 stroboscopes in the world. Both Pixar and Studio Ghibli have one, while the most recent stroboscope was commisioned by the enigmatic musician/producer SBTRKT and the record label Young Turks.

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This coloured vinyl collection is a work of art

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Gotta Groove Records have been experimenting with different colours

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Pictures of the day: 18 August 2015

A baby red panda, a Californian wildfire and the Masai Mara Marathon








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Monday 17 August 2015

How to attract larger clients

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Every freelancer and small agency owner wants to succeed in getting a big gig with a large, high-profile client. These jobs bring you the instant prestige of being able to say you've worked with these companies, boosting your profile for future gigs. At Ballistiq, we're privileged to be able to say that we've worked with companies such as Autodesk, Nvidia and Intuitive Surgical. But where do you start when you’re looking to score yourself one of these kinds of gigs?

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How to give inanimate objects a personality

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youtube: GQsU_2p4atU Last week saw global animators descend on LA for Siggraph, and the best work from 2014-15 honoured in the Computer Animation Festival Awards.

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4 essential elements of a minimalist website

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More and more, we're seeing sites with less and less. The artistic style of minimalism, rooted in the post-World War II movement, has found a re-emergence in modern web design. Embodying the concept of 'less is more', minimalist sites center around negative space, unadorned typography, and sparse elements.

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Revolutionary bespoke typeface splits opinion

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When The New School approached Pentagram partner Paula Scher to help resolve its unique visual identity challenges, she didn't think she would end up designing a whole new typeface.

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15 social media trends that defined a generation

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25 brilliantly creative resumés

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Here are 25 brilliant examples of creative resumés to help you reinvent your CV. We all know finding work in the creative industry is extremely competitive. With so many talented people in the world, just getting noticed is a job in itself. So creatives all over the world have been coming up with unusual strategies for job resumés to gain an edge in the hunt for employment.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/creative-resumes-11121419

The importance of time in design

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Screens are not static display devices. Unlike printed pages, they can change, act, react, and transform themselves within the limitations of their two dimensional spaces. The web originated as a way to present textual articles, but has evolved far past that now. Temporal design means thinking of not only visual and interactive but change, progression, control and context to designs – something lacking in most 'interactive' design we see today.

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Font of the day: Blackflower

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We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for.

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Eye-popping ident brings Pan-American Games logo to life

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Sport logos can be notoriously hard to design. On the one hand they have to celebrate the dynamism and effort of athletes at the top of their game, while on the other they need to be inclusive and get non-sports fans excited. On top of this, designers can't be too predictable or too wacky. The London 2012 Olympics logo was certainly memorable, though not necessarily for the right reasons. See Tokyo's 2020 Olympics logo for a more popular composition.

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Political GIFs will get you thinking

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Driver's GIFs have been featured in a wide range of publications

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Pictures of the day: 17 August 2015

People dressed up as tigers, a sunflower festival and an impressive beard








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Saturday 15 August 2015

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Friday 14 August 2015

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How to make your app seem faster than it is

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Speed is an important component of any website or web app. There are many things that developers can do on the programming side to make things move faster. However, there are also things we as designers – and user experience designers in particular – can do to make things seem like they are faster.

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5 pro tips for designing for disabilities

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SeeLight aims to help visually impaired people to use traffic crossings This year, the electric traffic light's 101st anniversary, but unfortunately only 10 per cent of traffic lights worldwide are currently equipped with audible signals or tactile paving and none of them have a GPS tag.

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Inventive animation shows sports in a whole new way

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vimeo: 100576137 It's that time again! Right now, the industry's great and good are descending on LA for Siggraph, the annual gathering of global animators, and where the best work from 2014-15 will be honoured in the Computer Animation Festival Awards.

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Corel Painter adds Adobe compatibility to improve your workflow

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Since their inception, Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop have been head-to-head competitors, with digital artists tending to prefer one over the other. This is all set to change with Corel's new Photoshop plug-in, ParticleShop, released this week alongside a new 2016 edition of Painter – both of which can be integrated with their competitors.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/corel-painter-adds-adobe-compatibility-improve-your-workflow-81516278

Vintage Doctor Who poster is a must-have for fans

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Doctor Who fans of a certain age will be sent back in time with this poster that showcases promotional artwork from the 1970's. Featuring illustrations by the original artist Gordon Archer, each character on this poster was given away as a card with boxes of Weetabix in 1975.

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19 character design tips from pro creatives

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Character design can open up boundless commercial possibilities when twinned with specialist skills in illustration or motion graphics. This marriage reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern-day practice, and the frequent cross-over of animation, illustration, typography, digital media and everything in-between. Building your skills in any one of these areas is a valuable asset for any creative career, since the realm of character design is an enduring field that has disseminated on a global scale.

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Discover what people get up to on the Underground

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Hone your skills by embracing monochrome with ImagineFX

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Our very special monochrome edition reveals how you can change your perspective and open up new possibilities by taking out colour. See how Charlie Bowater's striking cover art was created and how removing colour from the equation can force you to see your art in a new light by making you focus on value, space and texture.

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12 great uses of typography in TV logos

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When we fall in love with a TV show, it's often the little things – the theme, the opening titles, a catchphrase – that provoke the biggest emotional response. And with a carefully considered approach to typography, the logo design may often join this pantheon of iconic show elements.

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How Daredevil's title sequence was created

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youtube: _2_xzY5mNFY A52 is a boutique visual effects studio based in Santa Monica CA. But while they're a small outfit, they get to work on some pretty big shows, most recently the hit Marvel superhero series Daredevil.

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Font of the day: Palm Canyon Drive

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We're huge fans of typography and are always on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth shelling out for. So, if you're in need of a font for your current project or are building up a collection, we may be able to help out.

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Smart site lets you track your digital property

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The aim of ascribe is to create an ownership platform, allowing creators to register, track and transfer valuable digital work. "We think all creators should have more control over their work and have the ability to get fairly compensated," explains founder Bruce Pon. "Digital art has been hampered because there wasn't a solution for artists where they could attribute their work and create scarcity."

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Summer-inspired illustrations are creatively colourful

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'Summery Gems' is a four-themed series inspired by summer and its fashion accessories

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Thursday 13 August 2015

Pictures of the day: 14 August 2015

Ballet dancers, Royal Navy flares and streakers saving tigers








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7 reasons the web is the next app platform

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A recent article on Creative Bloq discussed why designers should say no to native apps, which made several good points, but missed out on several emerging trends that make web based apps more attractive than native apps for developers and businesses involved in developing apps.   This article looks at identifying some additional thoughts on how the web may become the standard platform for future apps.

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35 must-see examples of billboard advertising

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Billboards are the most common form of outdoor advertising. Large and prominently placed, ad agencies are continually thinking of new and innovative ways to use them to grab the attention and imagination of their target audience. The following brilliantly creative examples of billboard design do exactly that. Which is your favourite?

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3 animation techniques UX designers need to know

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If you look five years back, the use of animation and motion in user interfaces was considered a crime rather than a best practice. It was associated with flashy websites, jumping popups and blinking buttons. But this has changed tremendously over the last year – for three reasons.

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What font is best for you?

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How creative generosity can pay you dividends

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Snaskified is a recurring column by Snask, an internationally renowned creative agency that strives to challenge the industry by doing things differently. Here, co-founder Fredrik Öst talks about giving back... Today, we're going to look at character design. My question is, how have you developed your own character, in real life? Do you even have one? Well, let's test that by exploring the trait of generosity.

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Change career course with the Coding 101 Bundle

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You hear the value of learning to code all the time, but have you taken the steps to do it? This is your perfect opportunity.

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Beautiful puppet animation challenges ideas about gender

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youtube: vg4cCX1_O_I The industry's great and good are currently in LA for Siggraph, the annual gathering of global animators, where the best work from 2014-15 is being honoured in the Computer Animation Festival Awards.

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ITV2 rolls out a random rebrand

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To kick off a new season of shows, ITV2 has teamed up with ManvsMachine to create a rebrand that reflects their fun, dynamic approach to TV. "We call it 'TV. And Then Some'," says ITV's Executive Creative Director, Tony Pipes.

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