Pantone is launching ‘SkinTone Validated,’ a checker that resolves to take authentic skin colors as they are and ensure accuracy in their final displays.
Category: Products + Papers
Verso Corporation: Sponsor Of The 2021 GDUSA Design Annual
Each and every one of us at Verso shares a commitment to our customers and each other, to making and delivering the world’s highest quality paper. We’re proud Americans delivering the best in graphic and specialty papers. Investing to make the best even better.
JAM and BIGNAME Commerce Merge
Envelopes.com and Folders.com, market leaders in specialty office supplies, have merged with JAM Paper & Envelope, a retailer of popular branded office and designer papers.
Pantone Moves To A More Digital Future
Pantone has released the newest iteration of its first all-digital platform, Pantone Connect. The move highlights an increased focus on creating products and services address the designer’s changing workflow that merges the physical and digital space.
Free Demo of FunctionFox In-House Tool
See a free demo and get deep discounts on FunctionFox In-House, an all-in-one project management tool that allows creative teams to spend less time fielding requests and more time doing what they love: creating.
Mohawk Fine Papers Launches Paper With A Plan
Mohawk Fine Papers launches a new approach to specifying paper. Paper With a Plan refines and reorganizes the portfolio into five distinct Collections based on properties and attributes.
Tré Seals Designs Spike Lee Monograph
SPIKE is a visual celebration of Spike Lee’s life and career to date designed by Tré Seals.
Coming Soon: Big Data, Big Design: Why Designers Should Care About Artificial Intelligence
Big Data, Big Design provides designers with the tools they need to harness the potential of machine learning and put it to good use through thoughtful, human-centered, intentional design.
Poster Designs Reinterpret Oscar Nominees
Shutterstock celebrates the Best Picture nominees as part of its ninth annual Oscar Pop! series which captures the spirit of the films via original pop art-style posters.
Monotype: Type Trends Shaped By Search For Post-Pandemic Connection
Monotype type trend report examines the movements shaping the creative community, informing branding, and driving design today and into the future.
Sustainable Form Follows Sustainable Function
Tadd Myer’s book project unites printer, merchant, and papermaker to tell the story of ‘The Lobstermen of Little Cranberry Island’
Free 2021 Trend Report Visualizes ‘The New Normal’
The free Westend61 2021 Trend Report captures the mega-trends that will shape the post-coronavirus “New Normal” and shows how these trends can be expressed visually.
Monotype Font Advances Design Beyond Borders
Monotype has unveiled Avenir Next World, which has been expanded to support 10 styles and over 150 languages and scripts for brands and agencies which need to extend to new regions or bring consistency to an already global presence.
Six Creatives Rethinking The Business Of Design
In this mercurial moment, how are designers pivoting to meet the changing world head-on? Neenah explores that question in Rethink Everything, an editorial promotion designed by Design Army, that tells the stories of six creative pioneers taking on the challenge.
Why Creative Professionals Are Joining The 3D Revolution
For graphic designers, adding 3D work to the portfolio is quickly becoming standard practice. And it’s being made possible with innovative technology, such as AI and machine learning, along with more familiar workflows.
Burgopak and Duallok Blend Expertise On CBD Range
Created by an award-winning design team, Kolluda is a range of packaging solutions developed specifically for CBD and nutraceutical products.
Digital Design Matters More Than Ever
Head of brand strategy at Ceros, Ryan Brown, says we’re living in a changed world, and it’s time we get better at designing it.
4 Web Design Secrets To A Beautiful Online Store For Entrepreneurs
If you’re getting into web design, or you’re an entrepreneur looking to better the look of your store, here are 4 web design secrets that convey ease, excitement, and of course, beauty.
Debunking WordPress Myths
Francesca Marano, Wordpress Community Manager at SiteGround, busts common WordPress design and functionality myths.
Why Coworking Spaces Might Be Essential After The COVID-19 Pandemic
When the pandemic ends, a shared office space can help fill the void between a home-based setup and a dedicated office space in that it gives its patrons a place where they can meet face-to-face without incurring operating expenses the way one would with an office.
Explore 7: A Masterclass in Digital Printing and Design
Explore 7 is a masterclass in digital design and printing, as well as a tactile and inspirational resource from Neenah.
7 Design Projects For Your Spare Time
Some thoughts on how to enhance your business in your spare time.
5 Design Mistakes That Will Cost Your E-Commerce Site Business
Before you launch a new eCommerce site, peruse these common design mistakes, so you can create a smooth, well-functioning online business.
Flow Cosmetics Picks Sustainable Metsa Board Paperboard
As part of their zero-waste principle, Flow Cosmetics chose sustainable MetsaBoard to ensure that their products are natural all the way through to the packaging.
When Type and Sculpture Collide
FS Renaissance – a font by Monotype Creative Type Director Pedro Arilla and lettering artist Craig Black – is a single style font which explores the intersection between art and design.
The Features Of A High Quality Website
We’ll explore what a high-quality website really means, as well as what you can do to apply that to your own online presence.
Best Ways For Graphic Designers to Boost Creative Flow
Graphic designers should always be on the lookout for tips that will help boost your creative flow.
Going Local: Marketing Your Design Services To Local Customers
Here are the some things to know about using leading digital tools to market for your design services.
4 Tips for Generating Graphic Design Leads
Your graphic design business success depends on creating a continuous pipeline of leads. Here are some tips for generating meaningful leads.
Six Steps to Better User Experience (UX) for Your Personal Website
One good way to use your downtime is to take a critical look at the user experience (UX) of your own website. Here’s a quick checklist to get you started.
Everyman ‘Bill’ Meets Mood of Moment
Still image and video storyteller Jim Erickson of Erickson Stock offers ‘Bill,’ a solid and calm Everyman who fits the mood of this turbulent moment.
Monotype Studio Introduces Macklin
Monotype has unveiled the Macklin typeface superfamily, designed by Malou Verlomme of the Monotype Studio.
Mohawk’s Renewal Portfolio Groundbreaking
Mohawk Fine Papers unveils a portfolio of papers made with hemp, straw, and recycled cotton fiber.
Canon Celebrates Graphic Design With VDP Software
On World Graphic Design Day, Canon USA announced the application availability of Meadows Publishing Solutions DesignMerge variable data software.
A Guide To Choosing A Domain For Your E-commerce Business
A domain name is the first step towards creating a profitable e-commerce site. Here are some tips for choosing a domain.
Remote Control: Supporting The New Reality of Working From Home
How a technology supplier, FunctionFox, is helping support and transition the creative community to the new reality of remote work.
8 Tips For Designing A Simple And Successful Email Template
There are over 4.3 billion internet users, most have an email account, and a proven way of connecting is with email marketing. Here are some basic tips.
Pantone COY Foresaw Need For Stability
The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year is a simple, elegant and enduring PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue.
Mohawk and Crane Collaboration Comes To Life
Mohawk Fine Papers has released an expanded and refreshed line of Crane Pure Cotton Papers which are represented in a new swatchbook.
How To Take A Photo For An Online Store
Here are some rules for taking photos for online shops, stores and e-commerce as well as an affordable source for retouching.