23rd issue of Graphisme en France addresses logotypes and visual identities for the first time — a subject central to the work of graphic designers.
Available as a free .pdf download and in English.

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ndlr: Includes an article from the awesome Martin Lorenz from Twopoints – the ideator behind flexible identity.
As A List Apart approaches our 20th anniversary—a milestone in independent, web-based publishing—we’re once again reimagining the magazine.

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We want your feedback. And most of all, we want you. We’re getting rid of advertisers and digging back to our roots: community-based, community-built, and determinedly non-commercial. Find out how you can help!

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ndlr: The independent content producer refuses to die — Zeldman.
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To this I will add:
It’s time to call on the dreamers!

A = business of Art
Netdiver Mag will be on hiatus so I can concentrate on the upcoming launch of my generative art + abstract painting business.
Much to do – but pumped to enterprise to the finish line – a new ad(venture).
From: July 3 until September 3.
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via: Above visual by Kurppa Hosk – says it all. It takes talent in both aspects to succeed: business vision and creative goals.
Three must read articles about creativity + productivity: The surprising secret to being more productive by Janet Patterson

via: Dropbox
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Old Masters. After 80, some people don’t retire. They reign. by Erik Madigan Heck
Do you know why the world wags and what wags it? Are you still ferociously curious?
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via: The New York Times
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How you can instantly become more creative, according to science by Yazin Akkawi
And how you can use design thinking to burn through the bad ideas that lead to good ones.
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via: Inc Magazine
On hearts, likes and sharing your work on social media by Daniel Benneworth-Gray
On the self-imposed social pressure of having to post your creative work online.

illustration: Calum Heath
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Sharing work online can bring more than just ‘hearts’ and ‘likes’, but designers may need to start channelling their inner window-dresser in order to keep up.
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via: Creative Review
Creatives: Stop Doing Free Sh.. For People. Now. by Kira Leigh

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Are you a creative trying to earn a decent living but finding so many obstacles brought on by clients (or as you will read – by yourself) because you lack the arguments to do mutually beneficial work only? No exceptions?
This article is the best in-your-face (careful coarse language) advice you will ever need.
Read it now!
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via: Ello
Media Manipulation and Disinformation Online by Data & Society
"the spread of false or misleading information is having real and negative effects on the public consumption of news."

Download the report.
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D&R is a (non-profit) research institute in New York City that is focused on the social and cultural issues arising from data-centric technological development.
Statement of independence.
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illustration by: Jim Cooke
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Communication Arts 2018 — various disciplines call for entries.
Deadlines:
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IdN magazine
International designers Network is a publication for creative people on a mission to amplify and unify the design community.
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Alt Oasis 2019.
Design bloggers, lifestyle writers, and creative entrepreneurs event to facilitate growth and innovation: 10 years!
Upcoming: March 24 - 29 / 19
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AIGA conference
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They LUV design! #13
Mind-blowing visual feats and original designs I recently discovered.
Previously: #12 - #11 - #10 - #9 - #8 - #7 - #6 - #5 - #4 - #3 - #2 - #1

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They LUV drawing! #3
Illustration is probably the largest creative area to express (mostly without words) a message.

Previously: #1 - #2
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A type of Show #5 – I love typography - these projects caught my eye.
Previously: #4 - #3 - #2 - #1

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Moodboards #1 – Branding collaterals staged and served with conceptual brilliance.

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A little (www) Story. In 1995, JF and I started a little project — Netdiver.

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me or our creative industry. .
Over 50 articles.
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Kuvva interview
A short interview on how to build a strong portfolio + self-promotion.
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/ 2016 edition
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