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  • Tiktok Tutorial: 5 Tips to Grow from 0
    Teacher Film & Video

    Tiktok Tutorial: 5 Tips to Grow from 0

    Discover the best tips and tricks to quickly grow your following on TikTok, with Arnulfur Hakonarson TikTok has become one of the world’s most popular social networks, and with more than 1 billion users this relatively new tool is essential for any content creator who wants to get their work noticed. Arnulfur Hakonarson (@arnulfur), also known as That Icelandic Guy, is famous for his creative content on platforms such as Instagram, Youtube and, more recently, TikTok. Arnulfur believes that TikTok is not only super fun to use, it is actually easier to grow organically than on other platforms such as Instagram. With over 726 thousand followers and 8 million likes on his TikTok profile, his success on the app after only a short amount of time highlights just how effectively TikTok can help content creators reach new audiences. Join him in this tutorial as he shares five simple tips for how to grow and gain more followers on TikTok.

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

    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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  • 50 Excel Shortcuts for Marketing Professionals
    Marketing

    50 Excel Shortcuts for Marketing Professionals

    Discover the Excel shortcuts that all marketing professionals should know Marketing professionals tend to work with lots of different applications and programs, all at the same time. Often, they are the first to test newly launched products in their sector. However, no matter how many years go by, there is one program that will always be a pillar of the marketing world: Microsoft Excel. Developed by Microsoft, Excel is part of their Office package that includes other programs such as Word and PowerPoint.

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  • Mixed Media Artist Hanoch Piven in this Domestika Diary
    Teacher Illustration

    Mixed Media Artist Hanoch Piven in this Domestika Diary

    The Jaffa-based mixed media artist shows us his studio and shares a peek into his creative process Even though many of us tend to imagine layered pieces of paper when we think of collage, that doesn’t mean this creative technique has to be flat. Hanoch Piven (@piven) is a mixed media artist best known for his creative portraits, which use three dimensional objects such as toys to suggest the features of different figures. His “collage with everyday objects” approach has won him numerous awards, such as a Gold Medal from The Society of Illustrators of New York, and his work has appeared in publications like Time, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone. In this Domestika Diary, he shows us around his studio, shares the process behind one of his published pieces, and demonstrates all the creative possibilities you can enjoy with just a few objects and a piece of paper.

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  • 13 Free Essential Tutorials for Mastering Social Media
    Marketing

    13 Free Essential Tutorials for Mastering Social Media

    Take your social media profiles to the next level with these expert tips and resources Social Media platforms have become such a big part of our lives. Since social media emerged, it has changed the way we communicate and consume content, giving us the power to impact trends and broadcast information. New features are constantly being launched to enrich our experiences as users. The growth of social media is unstoppable. However, if social networks are continuing to expand, are users finding it easier to face new challenges: Is it easy to get increased engagement? Gain more followers? Can I improve my photos? Should I explore what options TikTok has to offer?

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  • Top 10 Creative Domestika Projects of June 2021
    Domestika

    Top 10 Creative Domestika Projects of June 2021

    Get inspired by Angelina Jolie’s portrait and a concrete kitchen table, two of the most liked projects this month Some of the best-loved subjects by watercolor artists are birds. The Domestika community also shares this preference and last month two of the most appreciated projects were watercolors with birds as protagonists. Other techniques stood out among the community, such as a concrete table and sentimental embroidery. Don’t forget to publish your end-of-course project or any other work you have completed in the Domestika community area. Sharing creativity is great for everyone. Furthermore, any member of the community can put a like or comment on your project. If it is one of the projects to have received more likes during the month, it will feature in the 10 best projects blog post like the one you are reading.

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  • What Is an Inspiration Board and How to Create One for Your Bullet Journal
    Illustration

    What Is an Inspiration Board and How to Create One for Your Bullet Journal

    Discover this creative technique for organizing your ideas and defining your bullet journaling style When starting a new bullet journal, it can be difficult to kick your creativity into gear. However, certain techniques can guide you in making creative decisions and help you overcome creative block. Creating an inspiration board is a great way to organize your ideas and gather your reference images, says journalist, expert in creative journaling, and creator of the stationery brand Little Hannah, Chris Bravo (@littlehannah) from Madrid. In this post, she shares tips on how to design your own and get the most out of it.

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  • 5 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About TikTok
    Marketing

    5 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About TikTok

    Discover 5 interesting facts about the viral social media platform From viral dances and creative challenges to dueted videos and memes, in only a few years TikTok has become a household name, serving up a steady stream of viral videos with some of its top creators earning millions of dollars. To get an idea of just how popular the app has become, TikTok, spelled with and without a space, is the third most common search query on Youtube. But even if you spend hours at a time on the app, there’s always more to discover. Like, do you know the secret to making a successful TikTok? Or how can you use the app to make money? Or how are viral trends sparking larger social change? Discover those answers and more in this video.

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  • Basic Mac Shortcuts for Creatives
    Design

    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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  • 5 Tips for Writing the Perfect Cover Letter
    PLUS Teacher Marketing

    5 Tips for Writing the Perfect Cover Letter

    Get expert advice and discover how to write an effective cover letter Raquel Marín Álvarez (@lalolagrafica) is an expert in writing and transmitting clear graphic messages. With a degree in humanities and graphic design, as well as a master's in advanced typography from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, she began working for different studios and publishing houses after completing her studies. In 2009, Raquel founded Lalolagráfica, a studio specializing in editorial design. She currently gives lectures and workshops on typography in art schools, universities, and anywhere else where people are keen to learn about conveying ideas with clarity. She is the author of the book Orthotypography for Designers and writes articles for different publications. She also teaches communication and language courses giving tips on how to write professionally.

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  • Basic Materials for Starting Out in Kintsugi
    Craft

    Basic Materials for Starting Out in Kintsugi

    Repair ceramic pottery using basic materials following this traditional Japanese technique Five centuries ago, Japanese emperor Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent off a damaged ceramic bowl to China for repair. When he got it back, he felt disappointed in seeing it had only been put together with metal staples. He, therefore, turned to Japanese artisans, who restored it using gold powder. Without knowing it, they had invented Kintsugi. The bowl still had cracks in it, but the result was something else. It was art. This Japanese artistic discipline is one of the most renowned traditions of the country. It is also tightly linked to Buddhist and wabi-sabi philosophies with their tendency to move away from the fast pace of modern life. This may explain why it can sometimes take months to complete one piece in the traditional Kintsugi technique.

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  • Arabic Calligraphy Tutorial: Basics for Beginners
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Arabic Calligraphy Tutorial: Basics for Beginners

    Learn step-by-step the basics for writing in this ancient Arabic script style, with Joumana Medlej Born during the Islamic Golden Age, Kufic script is the earliest invented style of Arabic calligraphy and is prized for its beautiful compositions and the harmony of its lines and forms. Calligraphy artist Joumana Medlej (@majnouna) helps keep this ancient practice alive by sharing the often meditative process for creating these characters. In this tutorial she shows you how you can begin making the basic shapes you’ll need to start building letters and words. She also shares tips for how to warm up your hand, and advises against common mistakes.

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  • #CreateWithPride: Your Favorite LGBTQIA+ Icons
    Domestika

    #CreateWithPride: Your Favorite LGBTQIA+ Icons

    To celebrate Pride Month, the Domestika community has paid tribute to their favorite icons Design and creativity are powerful weapons of communication that have played a key role in the fight against gender and sexual oppression. #CreateWithPride is a Domestika forum action in which the community has been sharing artwork celebrating equality, self-love, tolerance, and freedom by paying homage to their favorite LGBTQIA+ icons. This year, digital illustration, lettering, and embroidery have been the most popular mediums. From singer Freddy Mercury and poet Federico García Lorca to Brazilian activist Marielle Franco, discover a selection of some of the most interesting projects that have been posted in response to this call-out. Thank you very much to everyone who participated!

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  • What Does Camp Mean in Fashion?
    Fashion

    What Does Camp Mean in Fashion?

    Learn about camp aesthetics and their significance for the LGTBQIA+ community It's May 6, 2019, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Diverse artists, creatives, and millionaires gather at the Metropolitan Museum to attend the prestigious Met Gala. The event's red carpet is packed with vibrant gowns and eye-catching shapes. The Met Gala is a fundraising event for the Costume Institute–a branch of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art that is responsible for documenting major achievements in fashion and trends. Organized by Vogue magazine, it is one of the most extravagant balls in the world. It is also one of the most important days of the year for fashion enthusiasts and internet users, who will analyze every outfit. In May 2019, the theme was "Camp: Notes on Fashion," inspired by American writer and philosopher Susan Sontag's 1964 essay Notes on Camp. In this essay, Sontag, now considered the leading expert on the subject, defined the camp aesthetic and its significance.

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  • Ceramic Tutorial: How To Make A Pinch Pot At Home
    Teacher Craft

    Ceramic Tutorial: How To Make A Pinch Pot At Home

    Learn the pinch technique to create simple ceramic pieces at home with ceramist Lilly Maetzig Ceramist Lily Maetzig (@mae_ceramics) runs her ceramics business, Mae Ceramics, from South East London and specialises in creating handmade functional objects for everyday use. Her ceramic style is mostly minimal, with sharp lines and a limited color palette. She fell in love with ceramics after attending art school in New Zealand and bought her business with her when she moved to the UK in 2016. In this tutorial she teaches you how to create a pinch pot from scratch using minimal resources. Pinch pots are an easy way to create ceramics from home and have an authentic, handmade look.

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  • 7 Free Tutorials With DIY Ideas to Easily Repair Your Clothes
    Teacher Craft

    7 Free Tutorials With DIY Ideas to Easily Repair Your Clothes

    Give your designer clothes a second chance and learn new DIY craft techniques with these experts More and more people are getting interested in creative movements such as upcycling to give useful but used objects a new life. You too can save money while expressing yourself creatively, and upgrading your designer clothes. With your crafty work and DIY techniques, you’ll also gain a unique wardrobe that truly reflects your personality.

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  • 10 Free Online Watercolor Classes For improving Your Technique
    Illustration

    10 Free Online Watercolor Classes For improving Your Technique

    Discover the techniques used by watercolor experts that will help you achieve unexpected results Watercolor is one of the most ancient forms of painting, and although you don't need advanced tools and materials to start out in this technique, you will require a great deal of confidence and control to achieve the best results in this medium. Following a watercolor painting course can help you master it and explore the possibilities of this technique, which happen by combining water, pigment, and playing with transparency.

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  • Sophia Parnok: One of the First Openly Lesbian Voices of Russian Poetry
    Writing

    Sophia Parnok: One of the First Openly Lesbian Voices of Russian Poetry

    Discover the life and work of the influential Russian-Jewish poet whose work was banned from publication Sophia Parnok was a Russian-Jewish poet born in 1885 and was considered the only openly lesbian voice of the Silver Age of Russian Poetry. During her lifetime, she published five volumes of poetry, a substantial body of literary criticism, and authored the libretti of several operas. Yet, despite her achievements, her work still remains relatively unknown.

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  • Free E-Book: Patterned Tile Coloring Book
    Illustration

    Free E-Book: Patterned Tile Coloring Book

    Unwind and enjoy coloring in different tile patterns with this free e-coloring book Tiles have been around for thousands of years. In fact, their origins date back to the 27th century BC in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (a historical region that today would include most of Iraq and Kuwait, as well as eastern parts of Syria). In this post, we look back on the history of tiles and share a free e-coloring book filled with Portuguese tile patterns, created by studio Gazete Azulejos (@gazeteazulejos).

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  • Why Are YouTube ASMR Videos So Successful?
    Music & Audio

    Why Are YouTube ASMR Videos So Successful?

    Discover the secret of these sound-based videos that have been trending over the last few years We associate YouTube with visually-oriented content, but sound-oriented videos have been growing exponentially within the platform. ASMR videos, in particular, have increased viewers’ numbers by an average of 200% per year over the last five years. ASMR videos aim to induce relaxing, and at times sedating sensations on the listeners. They achieve this using a series of unusual and surprising means, that it is no exaggeration to define this as one of the most experimental and creative categories on the web. Read on as we show you some of the most successful examples of this genre and explain why they create such a fuss.

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

    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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  • 10 Key Points to Boost Diversity in Your Creative Process
    Marketing

    10 Key Points to Boost Diversity in Your Creative Process

    "Diversity & Representation" poses critical questions that can help to eradicate bias from your creative processes in 2021 Too often, creative processes are influenced by unconscious bias. When it comes to advertising and marketing, this becomes particularly apparent through choices regarding representation, i.e., showing who consumes or might consume the services and products we sell. The World Federation of Advertisers has created a guide to help us rethink these processes. The guide contains critical questions that marketing experts can use when building a brand campaign or strategy. Below, and in celebration of Pride Month, we take a look at the key questions included in this document titled “Diversity & Representation: Guide to potential areas for bias in the creative process.” 1. A limited view of who your audience and consumers are Brands that reinforce stereotypes have a limited understanding of who their main customers are and fail to question who they should be representing. We’ve seen this with beer brands that, until recently, mainly targeted cismale and heterosexual customers, failing to acknowledge that their products were being consumed by people of all genders, social classes, and sexual orientations. This resulted in underrepresentation in their branding choices, sending messages that, slowly, they began to correct. How can you avoid this perception bias? Ask yourself: Who is your audience? Who is excluded? Are there any underrepresented groups you’re missing?

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