Monday 30 November 2015

How to automate a visual regression test

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One of the biggest nuisances when releasing a product or feature are regressions in your codebase. Some functionality that was working just fine two weeks ago is now broken – and it's always the client who discovers the problem. Without automated testing, you're doomed to either:

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10 ecommerce homepages to watch over Christmas

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For the next six weeks, ecommerce homepage testing will be in a full blown frenzy. Marketing design will be at the center of testing, with home page imagery, icons and headlines changing daily.

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The 4 best 3D software updates of 2015

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For the last few months, 3D enthusiasts all over the globe have been nominating and voting in the 3D World CG Awards. Now, the results are in, and one of the biggest stirs was caused in the hotly contested Software Update category. Read on discover the winner and runners up in this category, and what makes them tick...

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New project allows the blind to appreciate art masterpieces

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Unseen art are allowing the blind the experience of viewing art masterpieces

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Mastering your perfect design process

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UI design is a production process. But beneath everything, it's a service. And you're getting paid for serving the client. Developing your own process is almost as important as developing your own design style. These workflow peculiarities will get you through hard times, and they'll make your service more memorable to clients. With time, you polish the process and it becomes part of your personality.

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Take an extra 25% off all eLearning deals this Cyber Monday

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This Cyber Monday, you can learn all sorts of new skills and save while you're doing it. You can get an additional 25% off any of our already discounted deals on eLearning courses by entering the coupon code CYBERMONDAY25 at checkout!

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10 website trends that defined 2015

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What makes a site look modern and what makes it look dated? Every year, survival of the fittest chooses which trends work and which ones don't. With 2015 coming to a close, we can now pinpoint the most successful trends of 2015, the ones that define the year's style and show enough strength to carry forward into the new year. Here are our top ten design trends expressed in 2015.

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Font of the day: Argon

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We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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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Leo Burnett ads bust 4 McDonald's myths

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Leo Burnett's posters highlight McDonald's local sourcing

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Illustrated journal reveals life of an Uber driver

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The series has been made into a book titled '10,000 rides'

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Pictures of the day: 30 November 2015

A hungry monkey, a bird that looks like Elvis and the Pope in Africa








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Sunday 29 November 2015

Pictures of the day: 28 November 2015

Today: Storm Clodagh, Monkey Buffet Festival and a crooked forest








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Saturday 28 November 2015

Fonts of the week w/e 29 November 2015

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Monday's font of the day: Liquide Price: Free Tuesday's font of the day: Bell Gothic

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Friday 27 November 2015

The designer's guide to the Golden Ratio

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There's a common mathematical ratio found in nature that can be used to create pleasing, natural looking compositions in your design work. We call it the Golden Ratio, although it's also known as the Golden Mean, The Golden Section, or the Greek letter Phi. In this article, we'll explain what it is, how you can use it, and point to some great resources for further inspiration and study...

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Who tell me more about Cotman watercolour lightfastness?

Do you have any experience with Cotman watercolour lightfastness? On the label it says they are made in England and one of the labels even says lightfastness I, whatever that means. Most of the colours state they are hues.

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Top 5 VFX breakdowns of November 2015

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Want to know the VFX secrets of the top 3D movies of the moment? Then you really need to check out our sister title 3D World magazine, the world's leading title for 3D artists and animators, which has a direct line to the industry's biggest names. But in the meantime, here's an amuse-bouche, in the form of the best VFX breakdown videos released this month.

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Generate shortlisted for design conference award

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We're big fans of Creative Market, an online marketplace where you can buy digital design goods to use in your pe

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How to design clothes with a sci-fi feel

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The final illustration is in three-quarter view so the shapes can be understood. Anything that’s perfectly straight-on or profile will leave out necessary information

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The design week in GIFs: the one with the weeping web designers

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With such busy schedules to keep, you might not have had the chance to catch up on this week's biggest design news stories. Lucky for you, we've rounded them up in this handy little list that'll make sure you get to the good stuff, quickly.

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Clients from hell: why you should stick to your guns

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"I work as a typesetter and a book designer and was working on a book about makeup. About 60 pages into the project, I had the following conversation with the client: Client: So, when are you going to start changing the font? Me: Which font? Client: All of them.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/clients-hell-stick-your-guns-111517949

This notebook sleeve is every creative's dream

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The Penroll toolbelt has been four years in the making

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Creative Bloq Deals store Black Friday offers

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You don't have to camp out to get the best deals of Black Friday—they're on sale right here. You can get an additional 15 per cent off any of our already discounted deals by entering the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY at the checkout!

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Adobe offers 20% off Creative Cloud for Black Friday

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Adobe has slashed prices of its Creative Cloud software Adobe is offering 20 per cent off its annual Creative Cloud (CC) memberships this Black Friday. That means you can get:

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14 top Black Friday deals for digital artists

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The Foundry are among many companies offering discounts on CG software today

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Get 72% off a mag subscription today

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Take advantage of our BEST EVER subscription offer today!

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Experience with Cotman watercolour lightfastness

Do you have any experience with Cotman watercolour lightfastness? On the label it says they are made in England and one of the labels even says lightfastness I, whatever that means. Most of the colours state they are hues.


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Font of the day: Ansley

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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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The best Black Friday 2015 deals for designers

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The 5 best deals so far... PS4 super deal:

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12 top Black Friday deals for digital artists

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The Foundry are among many companies offering discounts on CG software today

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Card game aims to get kids thinking about design

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The card game that aims to get kids thinking like designers

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Thursday 26 November 2015

Pictures of the day: 27 November 2015

Today: Black Friday, real-life Scooby Doo and crocodile painting








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6 ways to make branding emotionally engaging

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What happens when you're tasked with creating the branding for a product, service or organisation within a deeply saturated market? It's a classic design conundrum – but if you're aiming to make an emotional connection with your audience, you're already half-way there.   When brands establish an emotional connection with their target audiences, the results can go beyond brand loyalty, developing into a deep personal connection.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/branding/make-branding-emotionally-engaging-saturated-market-111518039

8 optical illlusions to improve your mockups

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Mockups, themselves, are a lot like illusions. Ideally, in appearance they should be identical to real, working sites, even though the illusion is quickly dashed if a user tries to interact. Optical illusions are, more often than not, a product of a few quirks and phenomena of human sight. Luckily, this knowledge has been well documented by science — the science of Gestalt.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/8-optical-illlusions-improve-your-mockups-111517939

Sweary book explores the relationship between copywriter and designer

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If you like swearing and hate apostrophes and/or grammar in general, then this beautiful little pocket-sized book will be right up your street. Fucking Apostrophes is the brain child of copywriter Simon Griffin and was designed by creative agency Music.

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How Star Wars: The Force Awakens was made

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The next issue of 3D World is on sale 30 December and if you're a Star Wars fan it's not an issue to be missed. Discover how ILM created the amazing VFX of the latest Star Wars epic, read the unheard on-set story of making Star Wars – A New Hope, plus much more.

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Learn to code with this training bundle

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The web houses a new kind of art and it comes in the form of web design. Coding makes incredible designs possible as long as you know what you're doing with it.

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Design Annual 2016 is this year's must-buy book

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This amazing annual goes on sale today!

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Font of the day: Cornerstone

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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-cornerstone-111518051

Become a UI master with the new issue of net

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Do you want to become a user interface master? This month, the net team asked expert Johan Ronsse to run through what makes a great UI designer, and share some tips for the techniques and considerations you should be focusing on. Find out the secret to great UI design

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/netmag/issue-275-111517851

How to paint an atmospheric environment

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Andrei explains how he creates this beautiful conceptual scene This piece is one I did in my free time. I always have fun when I sit down and do personal drawings, because they help me to escape from my busy professional life.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/how-paint-atmospheric-environment-111518028

3 Photoshop rules for the perfect composite

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youtube: wYIg1wOjkBM As the senior environment artist at Infinity Ward, Devon Fay has a wealth of experience and insider tips when it comes to the perfect composite. Here, he talks through some important tips to help add speed and flexibility to your lighting and finishing workflow with a look at some Photoshop basics.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d-modelling/3-photoshop-rules-perfect-composite-111517969

Pictures of the day: 26 November 2015

A bear in the woods, inside a glacier and Joss Stone in Lesotho








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Wednesday 25 November 2015

The UK's top 4 design studios revealed

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Earlier this year, Computer Arts polled almost 70 top designers, creative directors and studio founders across the UK to discover which industry peers they most revere, respect and in some cases envy, to produce the second annual UK Studio Rankings.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/uks-top-4-design-studios-revealed-111518008

Getting started with video post-production

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This article on video post-production picks up from our video production article. 'Post' production is where we pull all the elements together into a finished video product.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/video-production/getting-started-post-111517999

Get started with CSS Polygons

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For a long time, the fundamental structure of rectangular blocks and circles which forms websites has plagued designers and creative developers alike. So when CSS clip-path polygons came onto the scene in WebKit browsers, I was immediately burning with excitement.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/get-started-css-polygons-111517938

Zoƫ Mozert: From pin-up girl to top pin-up artist

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With a phenomenal reputation as a pin-up artist, Zoƫ Mozert later painted fashion models for magazines and advertising layouts.

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Animation makes Einstein's theory easy

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vimeo: 146869349 Today marks 100 years since Einstein produced his Theory of General Relativity. But if you still don't really understand it, then don't worry, you're not alone.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/animation/animation-makes-einsteins-theory-easy-111518014

10 best free HTML5 templates

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If a website is disorganized, confusing, hard to read or just plain ugly, chances are, you're going to move on. And – if this poorly designed website is yours – guess what? You just lost a potential client. Thankfully, when designing a website, you don't have to start from scratch. There are literally thousands of HTML5 templates available on the Internet. Some are free; some are not. Some are easy to work with; others – well, not so much.

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Become a skilled iOS developer with this training bundle

Read more about Become a skilled iOS developer with this training bundle at CreativeBloq.com
If you aren't ready for mobile yet, then you're about to be left behind. The platform is changing how people access and interact with the information and ideas they crave, and you need your work to stand out on every screen, from the Apple Watch to the iPhone. Learn your way around mobile development with the iOS and Xcode Developer Training Bundle.

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Access thousands of free 3D objects in Photoshop

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youtube: i610ezFbUjA Stock asset library PixelSquid operates a library of thousands of 3D assets, including buildings, vehicles, home furnishings, plants and creatures.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/access-thousands-free-3d-objects-photoshop-111518001

Font of the day: Lumberjack

Read more about Font of the day: Lumberjack 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.

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3 top tips for sculpting an alien torso

Read more about 3 top tips for sculpting an alien torso at CreativeBloq.com
Madeleine Scott-Spencer recently worked on The Hobbit Trilogy

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13 top packaging design resources

Read more about 13 top packaging design resources at CreativeBloq.com
The web is a wonderful thing, brimming with resources and tutorials for people interested in packaging design. But, sometimes, too much choice can be confusing, so we've picked out the top resources to help you really get to grips with it.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/branding/packaging-design-resources-4131480

Pictures of the day: 25 November 2015

A lightning storm, a cute tiger cub and a prison beauty pageant








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Tuesday 24 November 2015

How to upgrade your design skills in 2016

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What new design strings should you be adding to your bow in 2016? What do employers really want? And is it really possible to design your life – as well as your career? The next issue of Computer Arts, 248, is packed with advice for becoming the best designer you can possibly be in the new year. On sale from 11 December, it's an essential read over the Christmas break. And if you're quick, you can get hold of your copy – and save yourself a massive 44 per cent – by subscribing before Thursday 26th November.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/computer-arts/how-upgrade-your-design-skills-2016-111517996

3 clever uses of copy in ad campaigns

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The evolution of digital marketing has resulted in increasingly advanced campaigns, often using groundbreaking technology or innovative new products. But sometimes, words are enough. To celebrate the power of the written word, here are three creative copy campaigns that have caught my eye recently.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/clever-uses-copy-campaigns-111517934

This pizza-style wrapping paper is a slice of genius

Read more about This pizza-style wrapping paper is a slice of genius at CreativeBloq.com
Gift Coutoure specialise in food-themed wrapping paper

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How to create 3D textures using SketchUp

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The SketchUp plug-in for Maxwell Render offers a whole host of functions that enable the user to create a wide range of textured materials. If you're specifically interested in creating a densely textured rug then Maxwell Grass is your friend.  This feature (known as a Maxwell Render extension) can be accessed directly within the SketchUp interface via the SketchUp plug-in for Maxwell Render.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/3d-textures-using-sketchup-111517988

Getting started with Sketch

Read more about Getting started with Sketch at CreativeBloq.com
My favorite thing about Sketch: the many ways it gives you to organize and automate the design process. An entire website or app, complete with endless pages and views, all stored inside a single, shareable .sketch file. In this post we'll look at the main players in our Sketch toolbox: pages, artboards, and styling. We'll use these tools to create a base file from which we'll eventually build a website.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/software/getting-started-sketch-111517987

How to get people to care about web performance

Read more about How to get people to care about web performance at CreativeBloq.com
Etam increased conversions by 20 per cent by reducing its page load time. Netflix saved 43 per cent on its bandwidth bill by turning on GZip. These are the kinds of dramatic improvements that can be made by reducing load times and page weights, and they're great examples to use when you're trying to convince people that performance should be a priority.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/how-get-people-care-about-web-performance-111517928

11 creative reads for autumn/winter 2015

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It's getting colder and darker, and your desire to go outside over the next few months is likely to nose-dive. Rather than get sucked into the TV, get inspired instead with some of this season's best books for creatives.    

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/design/new-creative-reads-autumn-winter-111517972

Get lifetime access to the Adobe training

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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.

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12 top tips for using Facebook to promote your work

Read more about 12 top tips for using Facebook to promote your work at CreativeBloq.com
Click the image to see the full infographic

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Font of the day: Bell Gothic

Read more about Font of the day: Bell Gothic at CreativeBloq.com
We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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-bell-gothic-111517977

How to get started in Houdini

Read more about How to get started in Houdini at CreativeBloq.com
Learning a new 3D package can be a daunting task, but with John's tips it can be a little easier to get started in Houdini Learning a new 3D package can be a daunting task. There always seems to be a never-ending black hole of sliders, checkboxes, and rollouts.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/how-get-started-houdini-111517931

23 beautiful photos that prove film is not dead

Read more about 23 beautiful photos that prove film is not dead at CreativeBloq.com
Sometimes new technologies create such a fever of excitement that we go running a little too fast: we quickly adopt and never look back. Never has this been more true in photography than with the advent of digital cameras. But I think it is safe to say that digital photography did not end the film era. This isn't a debate about one versus the other. It is actually about recognizing that digital photography wasn't intended to make us turn our backs on the established film medium.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/photography/23-beautiful-photos-prove-films-not-dead-111517773

Monday 23 November 2015

Pictures of the day: 24 November 2015

An angry bird, a lucky frog and the longest legs in the USA








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365typo book is a must-have for type lovers

Read more about 365typo book is a must-have for type lovers at CreativeBloq.com
Top typographers share their thoughts on the future in this fantastic book

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Hard-hitting political illustrations will get you thinking

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"There are issues that really matter at this election. But Britain’s media are ignoring them" by George Monbiot

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Why we're heading towards an intellectual property apocalypse

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London-based freelance illustrator and art director Ben Tallon argues for clearer guidelines to guard against an intellectual property apocalypse... Image: Żaneta Antosik

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How to customise animated GIFs in Photoshop

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Animated GIFs are a great way to make your designs more eye-catching. With Photoshop, you can customize any animated GIF to fit the style of your project. Here's how:

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How to reinvent a classic mythological character

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Jakob uses the formiddable mythological gorgon, Medusa, as his inspiration – giving her a new look entirely

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/character-design/reinvent-classic-mythological-character-111517917

Discover the best of CG: free ebook for all readers

Read more about Discover the best of CG: free ebook for all readers at CreativeBloq.com
This free ebook celebrates the best CG work of 2015, including Big Hero 6

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/cg-awards-free-guide

Get big savings with this Black Friday Mac bundle

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If you decide to go out shopping on Black Friday, you'll end up spending more time with strangers than your relatives this holiday.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/app-design/get-big-savings-black-friday-mac-bundle-111517961

A beginner's guide to designing interface animations

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Motion design is a necessary skill for the modern web. With web animation really starting to hit its stride, everyone from UX designers to frontend developers needs an appreciation for what motion can add to their work.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/beginners-guide-designing-interface-animations-111517793

Shock closure for popular web font service

Read more about Shock closure for popular web font service at CreativeBloq.com
One of the big players in web fonts is shutting up shop

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Font of the day: Liquide

Read more about Font of the day: Liquide at CreativeBloq.com
We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying for.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/font-day-liquide-111517954

7 common mistakes made with responsive mockups

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Responsive design is more than just a popular design trend, it's a practical response to the great browsing shift from desktop to mobile. To survive in the current state of the industry, web designers must support multiple screen sizes and devices, and a responsive approach (RWD) solves a lot of those problems.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/common-mistakes-responsive-mockups-111517922

The UK's top design studios: 9-5 revealed

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Earlier this year, Computer Arts polled almost 70 top designers, creative directors and studio founders across the UK to discover which industry peers they most revere, respect and in some cases envy, to produce the second annual UK Studio Rankings.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/uks-top-design-studios-9-5-revealed-111517883

Pictures of the day: 23 November 2015

Koksijde cyclocross, frosty fog and snow in China








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Sunday 22 November 2015

Offer of free watercolour tuition by email

I think fewer people are looking at the blog pages for a variety of reasons, but there was a blog post on November 18th from a Mr Taylor (I've already forgotten his first name; well, I was 65 on Nov 18th.....) which may be of interest for anyone who's had

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Friday 20 November 2015

6 designers' bad habits – and how to avoid them

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You might feel on top of the world when you nail that killer concept, or produce that perfect design solution the client didn't know they needed – and loves. But if you're anything like us, workflow isn't always as slick behind the scenes.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/designers-bad-habits-111517935

19 things not to say to a graphic designer

Read more about 19 things not to say to a graphic designer at CreativeBloq.com
As a graphic designer – whether you work for a design agency or you're on your own as a freelancer – you're bound to come into contact with some pretty frustrating clients. Whilst there's no easy way to escape clients from hell, you can use their ridiculous requests for your own inspiration.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/19-things-not-say-graphic-designer-71412278

How to give your character a great beard

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Maintain the direction of the beard hair with your brushstrokes, and build up from the bigger shapes towards the single hairs and highlights.

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10 of the best advent calendars for 2015

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Creative treats await behind the doors of these amazing calendars The countdown to Christmas truly begins on December the first, when the doors to advent calendars get prised open and each day is awarded a little treat.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/creativity/best-advent-calendars-2015-111517907

Clients from hell: why you shouldn't trust voicemail

Read more about Clients from hell: why you shouldn't trust voicemail at CreativeBloq.com
We all know a client from hell, but are they as bad as this?

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/business/clients-from-hell-voicemail-111517918

10 tools every graphic designer should have

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If you're just getting into graphic design, or think you want to be a graphic designer, here's what you need to invest in. You may not need the latest hardware or software – ideas and execution are far more important than the latest equipment. But get the best kit you can afford! While you're here, why not read our other articles aimed at the novice graphic designer? Here are three to get you started:

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Get the Lytro Camera – on sale now!

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When the Lytro Camera first came on the market, it changed the way people looked at photos.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/photography/get-lytro-camera-sale-now-111517869

The week in GIFs: the one with the advertising crisis

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With such busy schedules to keep, you might not have had the chance to catch up on this week's biggest design news stories. Lucky for you, we've rounded them up in this handy little list that'll make sure you get to the good stuff, quickly.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/design/week-gifs-advertising-crisis-111517926

Is this the best Christmas window display of 2015?

Read more about Is this the best Christmas window display of 2015? at CreativeBloq.com
A stunning mechanical model of the solar system forms the centrepiece of the display

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/selfridges-christmas-window-display-111517932

Font of the day: Robu Bold

Read more about Font of the day: Robu Bold at CreativeBloq.com
We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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-robu-111517842

7 tips to help designers work better with coders

Read more about 7 tips to help designers work better with coders at CreativeBloq.com
Image courtesy of OpenSourceWay: https://www.flickr.com/photos/opensourceway It's not always easy to see mockups from a developer's perspective — but it is always useful.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/ux/tips-help-designers-work-better-coders-111517899

3 VFX shorts everyone should see

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For the last few months, 3D enthusiasts all over the globe have been nominating and voting in the 3D World CG Awards.   Now, the results are in, and one of the biggest stirs was caused in the hotly contested VFX Short category in the 'Creative' section. Read on discover the winner and runners up in this category – and you can watch them online right here!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/3-vfx-shorts-everyone-should-see-111517903

Pictures of the day: 20 November 2015

A hungry kingfisher, a hamster in a bottle and a big egg








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Thursday 19 November 2015

the club and its FIFA players on the relevant links

When such scams occur frequently, but more and more victims in the future, the International Sports Security Center realized the seriousness of the problem, the agency has

How to make a cohesive online design portfolio

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Creating an online portfolio is hard work for a designer. We can be our own toughest clients, and making a collection of diverse projects look like they belong together is tricky. However, it is possible to create a folio that is interesting, cohesive, highlights your strengths and shows who you are as a designer.

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10 incredible modern masters of fantasy illustration

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Tran Nguyen says: "I'd like my visuals to serve as a buffer in getting through tough times" These 10 artists have, over time, created portfolios of amazing imagery that never fails to grab attention and inspires us to pick up a Wacom (or that ancient relic - the pencil) and get drawing!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/fantasy/modern-masters-illustration-111517901

Top web design trends for 2016

Read more about Top web design trends for 2016 at CreativeBloq.com
Just like any other field of design, web design trends come and go with the passing of time. Unlike many other fields, however, web design has a relentless driver to change: technology. Because the basis of the platform is ever changing, some of the trends in design for the web are as a result of improvements to what's possible as much as a reflection on changing taste.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/trends-2016-111517914

The 9 most annoying things every designer does

Read more about The 9 most annoying things every designer does at CreativeBloq.com
Are you guilty of any of these annoying traits?

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What The Avengers can teach us about UX

Read more about What The Avengers can teach us about UX at CreativeBloq.com
The role of the UX designer is changing. A digital experience is becoming more than just a website or a series of pages. A user's experience with a digital service now spans multiple devices, adapts and changes based on behaviour and can all happen without the user even noticing. To design an experience for the future requires an understanding of the big changes happening right now and then knowing how to make them all work together. The mighty heroes of design and technology need to be brought together – UX Avengers, assemble!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/ux/what-avengers-can-teach-us-111517890

Get a lifetime of responsive WordPress themes for under $50

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When you want to take your work to the web, your best friend is WordPress. The extremely customizable platform is capable of being whatever you want it to be – from a visual portfolio to an online store. To get the look and functionality you want, you can count on professionally made responsive WordPress themes.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/wordpress/get-lifetime-responsive-themes-111517866

This beer emphasises branding over flavour

Read more about This beer emphasises branding over flavour at CreativeBloq.com
Super Jay's brand identity combines character and individuality

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Font of the day: Balqis

Read more about Font of the day: Balqis at CreativeBloq.com
We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying for.

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Speed up your client websites with new launch of Foundation 6

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Product design company ZURB has this morning released the latest iteration of its advanced front-end framework, Foundation 6. Powerful and flexible enough to get your projects from prototype to production level code, ZURB claims Foundation 6 is the most advanced front-end framework in the world. "Foundation was the first open-source framework to be responsive, the first to be mobile first, and the first to include Sass partials, "says ZYRB's Daniel Codella.

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Warhammer artist reveals how he makes 3D work

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Working on Warhammer projects is a dream come true for Rob As a young boy Character Artist Rob Corcoran was a massive Games Workshop fan, so getting the chance to work on a Warhammer project was a dream come true.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/warhammer-artist-rob-corcoran-speaks-111517888

Pictures of the day: 19 November 2015

Tasmanian devils, Beaujolais Nouveau Day and Andy Murray's hair








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Wednesday 18 November 2015

5 psychological tips to use on tricky clients

Read more about 5 psychological tips to use on tricky clients at CreativeBloq.com
A good designer needs to sell ideas, concepts and variations on a theme throughout a project. It's all about communication: if you've got a fantastic proposal, don't lose out because of poor presentation skills. Here are five psychological theories to help convince nervous clients about your killer idea.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/5-psychological-tips-use-tricky-clients-111517830

Periscope, Meerkat and Blab: why you should use social video streaming

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Instagram might be the coolest social network right now, and Vine still popular with creatives, but forget your regular videos and stills – 2015 has all been about video streaming. Two new apps, Periscope and Meerkat, burst dramatically onto the social media scene this spring – Meerkat was officially launched at SXSW festival while Periscope, bought by Twitter in January, was launched in March. The two immediately went head to head for users but while there are no official usage figures, Periscope appears to be winning out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/video/periscope-meerkat-blab-social-video-streaming-111517892

8 ways to design mockups that developers won't hate

Read more about 8 ways to design mockups that developers won't hate at CreativeBloq.com
Mockups help bridge the gap between the designer's creativity and the developer's sensibility. Developers aren't machines that can transform a mockup into a living interface pixel-by-pixel. To cover the technical restraints, mockups are often the centerpiece around regular discussions with developers.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/8-ways-design-mockups-developers-wont-hate-111517885

The psychology of logo designs

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Click on the infographic to see it full size

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When is it okay to work for free?

Read more about When is it okay to work for free? at CreativeBloq.com
Angela Schmer says, "the only instances in which I'll create free artwork is as favours for good people with good causes." When working as a freelance illustrator or designer, there is always opportunity for "exposure", but this more often than not, means working for free.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/when-it-okay-work-free-111517896

10 posters that sum up designer problems

Read more about 10 posters that sum up designer problems at CreativeBloq.com
Posters can be a way to express your passions, reveal your tastes or, in the case of these clever designs, advertise your pet peeves. Most of the time designers are creating these wall-mounted marriages of text, colour and shape for others and with their preferences in mind. But occassionally, talented individuals design them for themselves and for others like-minded. These can act as a creative catharsis for frustrated illustrators who are fed up of never getting it quite right for everybody else.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/posters/posters-sum-designer-problems-111517875

Pay what you want for this essential JavaScript development bundle

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Behind the web that you see, there are gears turning and keeping everything running.

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10 free resume templates for designers

Read more about 10 free resume templates for designers at CreativeBloq.com
Not all of us have the time or inclination to craft our own creative rƩsumƩs, and arguably having a flashy or beautifully illustrated curriculum vitae printed on 130gsm paper is of far less importance than a well-presented design portfolio.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/career/free-resume-templates-111517854

Font of the day: Conto

Read more about Font of the day: Conto at CreativeBloq.com
We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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-conto-111517847

3 great uses of typographic hierarchy

Read more about 3 great uses of typographic hierarchy at CreativeBloq.com
There is an age-old technique in graphic design used to communicate to the viewer or reader the organisation of content and place emphasis on important elements. It's called hierarchy – and specifically visual or typographic hierarchy. It's employed by graphic designers as a core design tool, and it is essential in making a clearly scannable and readable page, especially when that page features a large amount of content. Hierarchy helps people know where sections start and end, and also enables them to easily skip around the page.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/3-great-uses-typographic-hierarchy-111517829

The UK's top design studios revealed

Read more about The UK's top design studios revealed at CreativeBloq.com
Earlier this year, Computer Arts polled almost 70 top designers, creative directors and studio founders across the UK to discover which industry peers they most revere, respect and in some cases envy, to produce the second annual UK Studio Rankings.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/uks-top-design-studios-14-10-revealed-111517880

Pictures of the day: 18 November 2015

Tree kangaroos, a hungry hippo and an icy blast in the US








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Tuesday 17 November 2015

How to turn your Xbox into a motion-capture studio

Read more about How to turn your Xbox into a motion-capture studio at CreativeBloq.com
youtube: wqQehmeY4ys If you're looking to create your own motion capture studio, you may think you need a ton of expensive equipment.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/how-turn-your-xbox-motion-capture-studio-111517878

Top design festival's future set to be announced

Read more about Top design festival's future set to be announced at CreativeBloq.com
Future THU events and projects will be revealed on the Gnomon Stage

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/top-design-festivals-future-set-be-announced-111517833

Discover how classical design can inspire you

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If you didn't know anything about Samantha Warren and somehow found yourself in her home, it would quickly become apparent that she's a person with a strong sense of style.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/inspiration-classic-design-111517822

The beginner's guide to After Effects

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After Effects, which is available with Adobe's Creative Cloud, is at the core at the majority of motion graphics,

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6 quick things developers can do to improve performance

Read more about 6 quick things developers can do to improve performance at CreativeBloq.com
We're building some pretty fat sites right now. The average site is over 2MB, which is ridiculous – and in many countries very expensive. A lot of that is just unnecessary bloat things like images that are too big, misbehaving third-party scripts, and heavy JavaScript frameworks.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/6-quick-things-developers-can-do-improve-performance-111517884

Do animation festivals reward the right work?

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Every month there seems to be another animation festival, and every month the same few films seem to get dozens more nominations and awards. But how do they selected for such events – and is the right kind of work really being rewarded? One of the biggest and most influential festival is the Computer Animation Festival at Siggraph, the annual gathering of global CG and VFX artists. We spoke with some of those whose work was selected this year to find out more...

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/animation/do-animation-festivals-reward-right-work-111517826

Master the programs you need to become a pro web designer

Read more about Master the programs you need to become a pro web designer at CreativeBloq.com
Web design is an art. While you can paint the picture you want with just about any brush, you'll get a better picture when you use the best tools available.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/master-programs-you-need-become-pro-web-designer-111517861

Little Black Font Book 2 becomes Amazon's best-selling design book

Read more about Little Black Font Book 2 becomes Amazon's best-selling design book at CreativeBloq.com
Within 24 hours of launching the Little Black Font Book 2, HypeForType's slick type specimen book, has taken number one slot in Amazon's Typography in Graphic Arts section.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/little-black-font-book-Amazon-111517879

Font of the day: Lazer 84

Read more about Font of the day: Lazer 84 at CreativeBloq.com
We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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-lazer-111517849

New Saatchi & Saatchi monochrome ad is photographic poetry

Read more about New Saatchi & Saatchi monochrome ad is photographic poetry at CreativeBloq.com
Click the ad to see it full size and read the poetry

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New Saatchi & Saatchi monochrome ad is photographic poetry

Read more about New Saatchi & Saatchi monochrome ad is photographic poetry at CreativeBloq.com
Click the ad to see it full size and read the poetry

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Google Play Books updates with dedicated comic reading mode

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The new Google Play Books features animated flip books to re-create the feel of reading a physical comics on the move

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/comics/google-play-books-updates-dedicated-comic-reading-mode-111517871

Pictures of the day: 17 November 2015

Brazilian mine protesters, Michelle Obama's dance moves and a 'rage room'








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Monday 16 November 2015

Join Photo Club today for amazing discounts

Read more about Join Photo Club today for amazing discounts at CreativeBloq.com
We are delighted to announce the launch of Photo Club, the ultimate membership for photography experts and enthusiasts.

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Master the art of JavaScript with Star Wars characters

Read more about Master the art of JavaScript with Star Wars characters at CreativeBloq.com
Aspiring coders use drag-and-drop JavaScript to move BB8 around

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/javascript/master-art-javascript-star-wars-characters-111517816

How to get 30 fonts for free!

Read more about How to get 30 fonts for free! at CreativeBloq.com
Get 30 free fonts at HypeForType To celebrate the upcoming launch of new website, leading font shop HypeForType has made 30 of its iconic, hand-crafted typefaces available for free.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/how-get-30-free-fonts-hypefortype-111517832

How to bind a book: a 10-step guide

Read more about How to bind a book: a 10-step guide at CreativeBloq.com
In today's creative environment, where promotional material is routinely sent in the form of a digital file via email, a handmade self-promotional book can make a cost-effective, personal and unique alternative to help you stand out.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/indesign/bind-your-own-books-5132651

Why HTML5 is causing the ad industry pain

Read more about Why HTML5 is causing the ad industry pain at CreativeBloq.com
Chris Ball We're currently facing a serious skill shortage in the digital advertising world for HTML5 expertise. Why has this happened?

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Get a head start on Black Friday with these early offers

Read more about Get a head start on Black Friday with these early offers at CreativeBloq.com
With the holiday season upon us, it's time to spend time with friends and family — or ignore them while battling crowds to save big on Black Friday.

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How to create a CG corporate video

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Having just completed production on a corporate video that was very heavy on computer graphics (CG), I wanted to share some of the successes, mistakes, and problem solving I get to take complete credit and/or blame for. Some 'filmmakers' look down on the lowly corporate video. Not being a filmmaker, I don't share that point of view. For me, time-based projects are an opportunity to build upon the other creative work I do, combining other disciplines. Photography becomes cinematography, audio gets some twists, lighting, storytelling, music, sound effects…

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Font of the day: RockOut

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We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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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Are designers guilty by association?

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Every so often, someone – usually a taxi driver – asks me what I do for a living. My answer tends to elicit reactions ranging from suspicious snorts and expletives to utter confusion. I'm a designer. Therefore I am guilty by association.

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Tutorial artbook is a must-have for wannabe concept artists

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Mark Molnar's Behind the Pixels should be on every art school shelf - it is essential reading for those keen to pursue a career in concept art

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/tutorial-artbook-must-have-wannabe-concept-artists-111517785

Pictures of the day: 16 November 2015

London at sunset, Putin meets Obama and Paris in mourning








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Saturday 14 November 2015

Fonts of the week w/e 15 November 2015

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Monday's font of the day: Polly Price: $15 Tuesday's font of the day: Momobo

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/fonts-week-we-15-november-2015-111517815

Friday 13 November 2015

Free ebook on content wireframing for responsive design

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Download this free book today! Free e-Book: Content Wireframing for Responsive Design is a quick guide for faster multi-device UI design.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/free-ebook-content-wireframing-responsive-design-111517709

How to organize your desktop

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If you have had your computer for a while, you have probably installed many programs. If you've chosen the default installation the program added a shortcut icon to your desktop. Eventually, if you have many programs, that can become unwieldy and interfere with your ability to find important programs. In this article we look at two solutions to the desktop clutter, Nimi Places and Stardock Fences.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/software/how-organize-your-desktop-111517802

16 steps to streamline your painting process

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This workshop is an opportunity to take you through my painting process, and give you some tips that will make your workflow more efficient and easier to manage. As I develop this illustration I'll talk about taking an instinctive approach to producing a painting.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/streamline-your-painting-process-111517754

Why hourly pricing is tantamount to punching yourself in the face

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Award-winning graphic designer and illustrator Sabrina Smelko includes Cadbury and The New York Times among her clients. Here she talks hourly pricing and knowing your value. Image: Żaneta Antosik

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The week in GIFs: the one with all the free stuff

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With such busy schedules to keep, you might not have had the chance to catch up on this week's biggest design news stories. Lucky for you, we've rounded them up in this handy little list that'll make sure you get to the good stuff, quickly.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/design/week-gifs-one-all-free-stuff-111517808

20 top web design books for Christmas

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Looking for the perfect present for the web developer in your life who has it all? Or perhaps you need to drop some not so subtle hints about what you want for Christmas? Either way, this list of top books will keep web designers and developers happy over the holidays.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/20-web-design-books-christmas-111517769

42 free tattoo fonts for your body art

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We've scoured the web to find you the top examples of free tattoo fonts for designers. In recent years, tattoo-style typography has become a big influence on all areas of design – from graphic design and illustration to web and app design and beyond. As a result, there are now hundreds of tattoo typefaces available online for use in your projects, and many don't cost a penny!

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6 things we learned at OFFSET London 2015

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Dublin-based design conference OFFSET came to London yesterday for the first time, bringing with it an exciting speaker lineup – including Seb Lester, Morag Mysercough, Tomi Ungerer and more.   Here are six things we learned on day one of OFFSET London 2015. Keep an eye on Twitter for more tips and advice from the cream of the design world, during day of the event two today…

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Font of the day: Neamants

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We're big fans of typography and are always seeking out new and exciting typefaces, whether free fonts or the very best fonts worth paying 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-neamants-111517742

Designing for displays that don't exist yet

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What if you could decorate the walls of your home with electronic wallpaper, and change the content at will? This might sound like science fiction, but with a trend towards larger, more flexible, lower-power displays, we believe some form of 'smart wallpaper' could plausibly be with us in the not-too-distant future.

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/designing-displays-dont-exist-yet-111517800

3 short animations everyone should see

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For the last few months, 3D enthusiasts all over the globe have been nominating and voting in the 3D World CG Awards.   Now, the results are in, and one of the biggest stirs was caused in the hotly contested Animated Short category in the 'Creative' section. Read on discover the winner and runners up in this category – and you can watch them online right here!

from Creative Bloq http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/3-short-animations-everyone-should-see-111517679

Pictures of the day: 13 November 2015

Today: Nuzzling cheetahs, storm over Bondi and a Poughkeepsie pitbull








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