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ILM art director shares his concept art tips

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (451+ words) Jason Horley on the importance of studying visual language. State of the Art We recently spoke with supervising art director Jason Horley to learn about Industrial Light & Magic's concept art culture, and how the studio's art department has picture the…...

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creativebloq.com > design > fonts-typography > the-process-was-a-creativity-killer-how-monotypes-new-ai-search-tool-is-changing-design-for-the-better

'The process was a creativity killer': inside Monotype's new AI search tool

23+ hour, 46+ min ago  (414+ words) Monotype's Mike Matteo unveils how technology and creativity are evolving together. State of the Art Monotype's AI-powered natural language search tool is just one part of its AI integration, shaped by responsible innovation. To understand more about this new development,…...

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'Design without intent is useless': 5 questions with Paul Watmough-Halim

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (657+ words) Hyperfocus' co-founder discusses pet peeves and the uncertain advent of AI State of the Art Paul Watmough-Halim is the co-founder of Hyperfocus, a design studio sitting at the intersection of brand & product design. Self-proclaimed "design romantics", Hyperfocus boasts an international…...

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creativebloq.com > design > fonts-typography > hear-me-out-comic-sans-is-actually-perfect

Comic Sans doesn’t deserve the hate

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (358+ words) Is it time to give the divisive font its flowers? State of the Art Comic Sans was once the king of Y2K graphic design " a fun and characterful font among a sea of stuffy serifs. Today, it is the post-ironic child…...

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Why the search for the perfect font is finally over

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (261+ words) A new AI tool has made type discovery easier than ever. Five times a week State of the Art Leading type foundry Monotype has launched a new AI-powered natural language search tool, making creativity and discovery more intuitive than ever....

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creativebloq.com > art > digital-art > my-15-steps-for-creating-concept-art-that-feels-real

My 15 steps for creating artistic worlds that feel real

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1119+ words) Cheri Wang walks us through her process for building a fantastical yet believable world filled with detail and beauty. In my line of work, I frequently need to world-build to bring a director's vision to life. For me, world building…...

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creativebloq.com > design > logos-icons > lamb-of-god-just-axed-their-iconic-logo-for-a-hilarious-reason

This metal band just axed their iconic logo for a hilarious reason

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (284+ words) A classic font has been laid to rest. Metal band Lamb of God has retired their iconic wordmark logo after 22 years of action, ushering in a fresh modern era. Comparing the old design to a "falafel restaurant menu," it seems…...

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creativebloq.com > design > logos-icons > bmws-new-alpina-logo-oozes-luxury

BMW gives Alpina logo the ultimate glow up

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (220+ words) It's a perfect blend of heritage and modern design. At the start of the year, automotive titan BMW officially launched its new standalone brand, BMW Alpina, with a slick wordmark logo. Today, the brand has further teased its latest sub-brand…...

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creativebloq.com > 3d > how-to-light-a-3d-sculpt-quickly-using-just-one-hdri-texture

How Erik R. Ramalho lights 3D sculpts quickly using a single HDRI

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (446+ words) Speed up your 3D workflow with this texture-based lighting approach. Your daily dose of creative inspiration: unmissable art, design and tech news, reviews, expert commentary and buying advice. The design newsletter from Creative Bloq, bringing you the latest news and inspiration…...

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creativebloq.com > art > illustration > how-to-go-from-rough-sketch-to-stunning-book-cover-art-in-three-steps

How to go from rough sketch to stunning book cover art in three steps

1+ mon, 19+ hour ago  (537+ words) Discover how Marvel and DC artist Ivan Shavrin brings the energy of his initial sketch to his final cover art. Your daily dose of creative inspiration: unmissable art, design and tech news, reviews, expert commentary and buying advice. The design…...