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  • Free Adobe Illustrator Template for Data Visualization
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    Free Adobe Illustrator Template for Data Visualization

    Learn to create engaging infographics with information designer Federica Fragapane's free Illustrator template Crafting graphs and tables that are easy on the eye can be a tricky task, but when elegant design meets data visualization, reading and understanding complex information becomes a genuinely pleasant experience. Taking infographics to the next level, information designer Federica Fragapane (@federica_fragapane) is renowned for her ability to transform tables and numbers into an opportunity to tell a captivating story. Here, she shares her free Adobe Illustrator template for designing data visualizations.

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  • Paula Scher: Insider Advice From the Trailblazing Designer
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    Paula Scher: Insider Advice From the Trailblazing Designer

    The rock star of visual identity gives us her unique insight into the world of branding and design Paula Scher is no stranger to success. The designer, artist, and teacher, is the creative genius behind the visual identities of some of the most important brands in the world, with an enviable client list that includes Coca-Cola, Tiffany & Co, Microsoft, the New York City Ballet, and the Museum of Modern Art. In this episode of Domestika Maestros, we discover the challenges she has faced in the industry, the defining moments of her career, and a few insider tips for aspiring creatives.

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  • 3 Free Tutorials on Creating Digital Mockups and Dummies
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    3 Free Tutorials on Creating Digital Mockups and Dummies

    Discover how to professionally present your design projects in the most attractive way with these tutorials Mockups allow us to see how a design we’ve created will look in the real world. For example, you might use one to see how a poster you’ve designed would look on a billboard or how your business cards would work in card format. It is a way of getting to see the expected results ahead of time. Before diving into these video tutorials, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves what exactly a mockup is and why investing energy and effort into making one for your project is a worthwhile step.

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  • Basic Tools and Ingredients for Making Sugar Flowers
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    Basic Tools and Ingredients for Making Sugar Flowers

    Learn cake design techniques for making sugar flowers with basic tools and ingredients and meet inspiring cake artists The world is full of beautiful flowers that grab our attention with their unique colors and petal shapes. Such flowers can also be found in the kitchens of cake designers, albeit, flowers that are made of sugar. Cake artists are masters in creating different types of leaves and petals to decorate cakes. These edible sculptures usually leave everyone onlookers salivating. Nasima Alam (@sweetdropsofheaven) is a cake artist, owner of a specialist cake store, and the founder of the Sweet Drops of Heaven brand. These projects, along with her incredible talents, have led her to collaborate with many companies and her flowers have been featured in various industry magazines.

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  • Five Amazing Facts About Logos
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    Five Amazing Facts About Logos

    Discover 5 facts you never knew about the interesting world of logos A great logo should communicate a brand’s identity in an instant and be remembered for a lifetime. That’s a lot to ask of one tiny image, but the greatest logo designs do just that. Who couldn’t draw up the Mercedes logo in an instant, or recognize a Lacoste shirt from a tiny, open-mouthed crocodile? The fact is, there’s a lot we don’t know about these simple yet highly effective images. For example, do you know what the world’s oldest surviving logo is? Or which logo cost the most to design? Or perhaps you missed a few hidden symbols in some of the world’s most iconic logos? Find the answers to these questions and more in the video.

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  • What Is Futurism and How Does It Influence Art and Design?
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    What Is Futurism and How Does It Influence Art and Design?

    Learn about this systematic study of possible futures and how it is applied creatively We’re all curious to know what's going to happen in the future, yet, some people have gone as far as to turn pondering the possibilities into their day job. In an era where everything changes so rapidly, there are specialties, disciplines, and arts that focus on predicting and redesigning the future. Information is then used to create objects, services, strategies, and even policies. Cecilia Tham (@future_synthesist) is a biologist, architect, and founder of Futurity Studio. She has worked as a "future synthesist" for organizations such as NASA and the United Nations. She explains how to design from a futurist perspective and how it can impact both the world of both individual and global creativity.

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  • 10 Cake Design Accounts to Follow on Instagram
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    10 Cake Design Accounts to Follow on Instagram

    Enjoy these incredibly creative cake designs by artists with large followings on social media Cake designing is a decorative baking technique that proves you can eat something with your eyes. Even the most greedy, those who never say no to trying something sweet, would probably be left speechless in front of such masterpieces and hold back for a minute. These artistic creations deserve time to appreciate their colorful look, rich in textures and endless details. Creative bakery is also perfect for a visual channel such as Instagram. By visiting the #cakedesign hashtag, you can get lost among the number of real masterpieces, in all styles and from all over the world.

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  • The Stories Behind 7 of the Most Iconic Olympic Mascots
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    The Stories Behind 7 of the Most Iconic Olympic Mascots

    Popular, baffling, or despised: we take a look at the most memorable Olympic mascots Pictograms, logo designs, advertising copy, and the world-famous Olympic rings: these are just a few examples of the pieces that make up the corporate identity of the Summer Olympic Games. Every four years, each host city creates a series of visual and graphic components to be reproduced throughout the month-long multi-sport event.

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  • How the Olympics Helped Popularize Pictograms
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    How the Olympics Helped Popularize Pictograms

    The Olympics played a major role on the development of this design element, from stick figures to bathroom signs Go to any swimming pool in the world and you'll probably be able to "read" some of the signs, even if you don't speak the local language. Maybe one tells you not to dive, another warns you to be careful not to slip, and yet another signals where you can go take a shower once you've finished your laps. But how is it possible that you can understand all of these messages, without ever reading a single word? The answer is simple: pictograms. And the fact that you can understand them so instantly is, in large part, thanks to the Olympic Games.

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  • Who Created the Iconic Yellow Smiley Face?
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    Who Created the Iconic Yellow Smiley Face?

    Discover the story behind this pop culture icon originally designed by Harvey Ball to boost staff morale The oldest known example of a smiley face dates back to 1700 BC: a nearly-4000-year-old ceramic pot excavated near Turkey’s border with Syria features the faint markings of two dots and a curved line. Yet the ubiquitous yellow smiley face that is a pop culture icon around the world–and would become part of a digital language in the new millennium–is considered to have been created in 1963 in Worcester, Massachusetts by an artist called Harvey Ball.

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  • 12 Packaging Websites and Blogs to Inspire Your Designs
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    12 Packaging Websites and Blogs to Inspire Your Designs

    Discover the most popular packaging design web pages in the world to inspire all your projects Finding inspiration is something a packaging designer constantly does. Elena Sancho (@tatabi), creative director of Tatabi Studio and a designer specializing in sustainable branding and packaging, dedicates a few minutes every morning to sift through all sorts of new ideas. Sticking to this routine, Elena gets inspired when creating designs that go beyond the usual aesthetic. She shares some of her essential packaging resources below. The selection in this list includes blogs, websites, and an Instagram account that looks at the latest trends and jobs and can help you unleash your creativity. The Dieline Created in 2007 by Andrew Gibbs, what started as a personal blog became the most visited packaging website in the world. Its mission is to connect professionals worldwide and promote more sustainable solutions in the packaging industry by using creativity and innovation.

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  • Yves Zimmermann: six decades at the forefront of design
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    Yves Zimmermann: six decades at the forefront of design

    The Swiss designer was a key player in Spain for his inventive logos and graphic solutions Designer, teacher, editor. If he were just one of these things, Yves Zimmermann would have still left a mark on the early years of graphic design in Spain. However, he managed to be all three and his impact on the craft is still felt today. Zimmermann, who died on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the age of 84, leaves us a legacy of corporate identities in Spain and wide international recognition. Arriving in Barcelona in 1961, at just 24, Zimmermann brought with him a new conception of design, influenced by his Swiss roots, that he applied to his works, classes and collection of books GG Diseño. Zimmermann has worked with Barcelona Airport, the Bank of Spain, Carolina Herrera and the Círculo de Lectores. He was a finalist in the competition to design the euro notes and won the Premio Nacional de Diseño in Spain. Join us to remember the extraordinary career of Zimmermann in this interview that he gave to Domestika - that became his last one - where he transmitted his passion for graphic solutions, talked about his legacy, the industry and current creativity.

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  • Basic Mac Shortcuts for Creatives
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    Basic Mac Shortcuts for Creatives

    Learn 165 basic shortcuts to speed up your work on the Mac and earn time for your creative projects Shortcuts are indispensable for speeding up your workflow. You can press a few keys and achieve the same action for what you’d normally need a mouse, a trackpad, or another external device. Keep these shortcuts at hand or, even better, memorize them to carry out tasks speedily and efficiently. See below the main Mac shortcuts.

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  • Meet Founder of Pride Train, Thomas Shim, in this Domestika Diary
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    Meet Founder of Pride Train, Thomas Shim, in this Domestika Diary

    Founder of Pride Train, Thomas Shim, talks us through his campaign preparation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month New York based Thomas Shim (@thomasshim) is a Creative Director and Strategist at Instagram and Facebook and works with brands to create innovative creative campaigns. He uses his talents outside of work for his own campaign projects to fight for social justice: Pride Train and Why I Didn’t Report It. Thomas started Pride Train in 2016 in response to an increase of hate crimes on the New York subway and the New York administration’s refusal to celebrate, or even acknowledge, the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month of June.

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  • The Pattern Library: The Home of Free Design Patterns
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    The Pattern Library: The Home of Free Design Patterns

    Download pattern designs from this virtual library and take your illustrations and designs to a different level When a pattern design is good, it can be repeated to great effect. The samples included in The Pattern Library are precisely that: a handy tool for designers and creatives looking for patterns and inspiration. Furthermore, this virtual library allows you to download your favorite designs free of charge. Read on as we tell you how this website works and what you’ll be able to find in it. You will also find out about three artistic ways for applying pattern designs.

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  • History of Interior Design: From The First Chair to The Contemporary Home
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    History of Interior Design: From The First Chair to The Contemporary Home

    Discover how thousand years of evolution–and great creative geniuses–helped shape our homes Interior design was born together with the very idea of humanity. Organizing the spaces we inhabit and work in, giving them security and practicality, is a basic need. Throughout history, interior design has always reflected changes in our lifestyle. In the Middle Ages, for example, when lords and vassals lived practically together, in the same spaces, furniture was scarcer and shared. The Renaissance brought the idea of privacy, giving rise to an endless number of innovations that brought us comfort and beauty. But this story starts much earlier. Although it has not always been documented and valued enough.

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  • 10 Free Online Design Classes for Professionals
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    10 Free Online Design Classes for Professionals

    Experts share creative resources and shed light on techniques for working with packaging, printed formats, and branding These design classes will guide you through the different stages of your projects. Not only will you discover resources that will help you in your search for ideas, but you will also get to grips with techniques that guarantee professional results. Every skill is valuable, from channeling your creativity to demonstrating your professionalism. Below, you’ll find classes about packaging projects, print media, and brand conceptualization. Or, if you prefer, you can also explore different methods for presenting to a client. There is so much to discover about the world of design.

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  • 10 Female Geeks Who Changed History
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    10 Female Geeks Who Changed History

    Celebrate the lives of ten women whose nerdy obsessions changed the world Those who show a lot of enthusiasm for niche subjects, solve problems quicker than everyone else, or prefer to spend their free time furthering passion projects instead of socializing, often get labeled "geeks". It is a word that has been used as an insult to banish a person or group of people to a particular corner of the school cafeteria and make them feel ashamed of their talents and achievements. However, being a geek is something to celebrate, which is exactly why Geek Pride Day was created in the late 90s/early 00s, held annually around the world on May 25. Geeks are usually gifted and unfazed by the idea of being different. Throughout history, their dedication to their specialist subjects has resulted in outstanding contributions being made to society. Today, we’re celebrating ten real-life women whose nerdy obsessions changed the world.

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  • How Ken Garland's Manifesto Impacted Generations of Designers
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    How Ken Garland's Manifesto Impacted Generations of Designers

    We celebrate the British designer, writer, photographer, and teacher who wrote the legendary First Things First manifesto in 1964 As the world mourns the loss of Ken Garland (1929–May 20, 2021)–an influential talent who famously took a stand against consumerist culture–we look back on his legendary First Things First manifesto, which spoke about the importance of making a difference. Published in 1964, First Things First had 22 signatories and called for “a reversal of priorities in favour of the more useful and more lasting forms of communication”. The designer wrote that using one's talents to sell trivial things like cat food, slimming diets, and striped toothpaste, “which contribute little or nothing to our national prosperity”, was wasteful.

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  • Free Great Examples of Invitation Design
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    Free Great Examples of Invitation Design

    Do you want to design some great invitation cards? Check out this examples shared by graphic designer Sarah Lewis Whether you're hosting an event yourself or working for a client, the right invitation can set the stage and prepare guests for what's to come. You can learn how to blend color, typography, and texture to create professional printed invitations to promote any event. Graphic designer Sarah Lewis (@sarah_lewis) specializes in print and identity projects, and runs Alphablots, which makes graphic greeting cards and playful prints for kids and color-loving grownups. She has created a free guide providing ideas for designing original invitations for any special event.

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  • Herman Miller and Knoll: Two Design Powerhouses Become One
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    Herman Miller and Knoll: Two Design Powerhouses Become One

    Following the announcement that Herman Miller and Knoll will merge, we look back on their most iconic pieces of modern design Since their beginnings, Herman Miller and Knoll have always been synonymous with modern design, delivering their passion and philosophy to customers and clients around the world. The two legendary furniture design companies are joining forces to "create the preeminent leader in modern design," as stated in the official announcement. The companies have announced that Herman Miller will acquire Knoll in a $1.8bn deal.

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