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Icons as part of a visual identity
The other day we were discussing the use of iconography with one of our clients as part of their organisation’s rebrand. After completing an audit of their marketing materials we pointed out that although they used a range of icons within their...
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The kinetic visual compositions of VJ Jamie Shaw | #MemberSpotlight
Jamie Shaw is a freelance Motion Designer with a background in Fine Art, specifically abstract painting and drawing but his passion has always been in VJing. Working initially within the events industry, he developed a specialism in projection...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
The rich, textured and figurative visual vocabulary of Adam Niklewicz | #MemberSpotlight
Based along the East Coast of the United States, Artist Adam Niklewicz lives in Connecticut with his wife and dog, crafting wondrous illustrations for a number of different clients around the world. Interestingly, Adam believes he would also make an...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Design isn't just about visual pleasure. How Simone Warnecke gives her works purpose
Sometimes we creatives get so caught up in the finest details that we forget about the deeper meaning of our works and creations. We forget about the story. We forget about the message. Freelance graphic designer Simone Warnecke has several works...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialFeatures
Member Spotlight: Jilipollo and the Art of a Visual Storyteller
It just makes sense that Jilipollo (also known as Javier Medellin Puyou) is an excellent storyteller. You can tell that by the answer below: dragged by love in a country that was not his, trying to succeed as an illustrator but still not quite making...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Adobe open our eyes to the visual and design trends that will dominate 2020
Adobe has released its 2020 Visual Trends forecast, which predicts the major cultural themes we can expect in the year ahead and includes insights from over 1,000+ stock users uncovering pain points and use cases for stock assets. This forecast is...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialFeatures
A moment with The Visual Agency
Indigo Award had the pleasure of meeting not one, but three extraordinary talents behind The Visual Agency-a multifaceted design company that has been taking the world by storm since 2011. The faces behind the enterprise are Giacomo Bettiol as...
Posted by: Indigo Design AwardLeaders
Seeing the future: How advertisers can prepare for the visual revolution in 2019
By Peter Wallace, commercial director at GumGum UK. When Twitter exploded onto the scene a decade ago to roaring success, it was at a time when text-based communication was all the rage. But now visual content is taking centre stage, with younger...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
20 of the best visual puns from illustrator Matt Blease
London-based illustrator Matt Blease has been playing with puns for years but his wisecracking commentary on the world isn't quite delivered in the way you'd expect. The Breed London artist, who counts the likes of Google, The New Yorker, Nike and...
Posted by: Ryan WatsonLeaders
Getty Images and ARRAY Launches New Grant to Support Authentic Visual Storytelling for Underrepresented Communities and Cultures
Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, in partnership with ARRAY Alliance, a creative collective founded by director Ava DuVernay to amplify the work of women and people of colour filmmakers, today announced the launch of the first...
Posted by: Getty ImagesLeaders
Getty Images’ Visual Trends 2018 reveal newfound optimism and a vision of change in storytelling
Brands and the media will redefine modern masculinity this year- according to Getty Images’ 2018 Visual Trends, released today. ‘Masculinity Undone’ is one of three trends the world leader in visual communications has identified...
Posted by: Getty ImagesLeaders
Getty Images forecasts Visual Trends for 2017
Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, today unveiled its highly anticipated visual trend forecast. The ground-breaking forecast sets out the macro and micro trends that will influence design, advertising and brand communications...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialLeaders
Getty Images drop the Visual Trends of 2016 list
Getty Images has unveiled its highly anticipated visual trends forecast, an industry-leading publication of the key visual trends Getty Images predicts will influence design, advertising and brand communications in 2016. Forecast by Getty...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialLeaders
New design conference set to change perspectives on visual design
Award-winning design consultant Emma Sexton hosts the first ever UK design event for non-designers at Thomson Reuters, Canary Wharf on 22nd September 2015. Unleash The Power is the first design event of it’s kind, on a mission to challenge...
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Visual Narratives With Super Cool Studio Superfiction
Seoul based company Superfiction recently released this sweet little animation (with a bit of a twist) and it made us want to look into more of their work. This Korean company’s work is based on the concept of the happy life and creative play....
Posted by: Jade FrenchLeaders
Glint - The Visual Agency shoots Nokia #iSpy campaign entirely on the Lumia 1020
Glint - The Visual Agency were recently commissioned by Nokia to shoot images for their interactive #iSpy campaign. The campaign, promoting Nokia's groundbreaking Lumia 1020 smart phone, ran concurrently across Nokia's global Twitter feed and Ocean...
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Visual Effects and the Oscars. The biggest losers?
by Ashley Morrison. The last thing anyone wanted to see at the Academy Awards ceremony last night was another Kate Winslet or Halle Berry sobbing through an acceptance speech. At least Adele had the good sense to dash off stage before the leak in...
Posted by: CreativepoolInspiration
Blade Runner, Syd Mead and visual futurism.
London, June 1982. The film director Ridley Scott has hired the Empire Leicester Square and invited hundreds of London's creative people to attend a special lunchtime viewing on his new movie Blade Runner. It's an occasion that has London's ad world...
Posted by: CreativepoolJob Description: Retoucher
The job of a retoucher is far more complicated and exciting than just making exceptionally pretty people even prettier. Editing images and videos, or photographic retouching, helps the creative present his or her project in the best light...
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Member Spotlight: Learning to accessorise with Joanna Godbold
Every once in a while, I like to break out of my comfort zone and explore a side of the creative industries that I might not have much (if any) stock in. Fashion is one such avenue. My fashion sense primarily stretches to jeans, t-shirts...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsFeatures
5 minutes with... Sophie Moore - Creative Partner at Flock
"First and foremost we’re a design and advertising agency. We look at our clients’ problems and solve them creatively." What do you actually do? A bit of everything as we’re a small but perfectly formed agency. I design. I project...
Posted by: CreativepoolWorkshop
Why Tone of Voice Means So Much More in the Social Media Age #MarketingMonth
In an era dominated by hashtags, emojis, and viral trends, the way we communicate has undergone a seismic shift. Social media platforms have become our digital playgrounds, where words happen instantly but leaving lasting impressions on. For brands,...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsInspiration
Rebranding "God's waiting room" #BehindTheBrand
Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, the family-owned group of 22 care homes in England and Wales, relaunches with an all-new brand positioning and identity created by The Corner London. The work sees a complete overhaul of Hallmark’s brand strategy,...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
How-To: Choose the Perfect SMM Manager for Your Business
In today's digital world, where market competition intensifies every minute, social media marketing is a mandatory tool for attracting and retaining customers. Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited resources, effective use of...
Posted by: Taker | MakerInspiration
Dead lions and living stories: how culture is the foundation of your brand
Sticky, sweet, and golden in colour, Lyle’s Golden Syrup has been used in home-baking since 1883, and the green and gold tin is a common sight in British kitchens. However, anybody who has taken a close look at the tin will likely have been...
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15 Typical Content Mistakes Marketers Often Make #MarketingMonth
Content marketing has become an indispensable aspect of digital marketing strategies, offering businesses a powerful means to connect with their audience and drive engagement. However, amidst the complexities of content creation and distribution,...
Posted by: Taker | MakerIndustry
How to hire a Typographer
In today’s digital era, typography plays a pivotal role in enhancing brand identity, conveying meaning, and elevating the user experience. Whether you’re designing a website, logo, or marketing materials, the right typographer (font...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Rejecting the unconventional with Dave Anderson #MemberSpotlight
Dave Anderson is an animator, illustrator and storyboard artist born in Wales, and currently based in Barcelona, who has for over a decade has been helping even the most uptight organisation find their funny. In recent years he’s directed...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
The modern experiences of a senior female creative #InternationalWomen'sDay
When discussing female designers’ contribution to the heavily male-dominated creative industries, there’s a specific focus on the heralded historical figures and individuals known to have paved the way, think Margaret Calvert, who...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsIndustry
How to hire an Events Designer
Planning an event can be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail and a fair amount of creative flair. When it comes to making your event a success, whether it's a corporate gathering, a wedding, or a private celebration, hiring the...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
JOAN London tackles online harassment with the Salem Witch Trials #BehindTheIdea
JOAN London has created a powerful new advertising campaign for The Cybersmile Foundation to combat the growing threat of cyberbullying and online abuse. The campaign, Modern Witch Trials, which includes a short film directed by Chromista’s...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
The agency founder who became her own client #BehindTheBrand
Sister Mary, a new strategic design agency founded by Leigh Chandler, has unveiled the design for a limited-edition run of intricately designed votive candles. The client? Leigh herself. Leigh, whose 20 year career has seen her design for major...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialLeaders
#MemberSpotlight on commercial director and filmmaker Martin Edwards
How did you get into the industry? I was living the dream of being an indie filmmaker in New York-in other words, struggling to pay the rent and eating a lot of iffy cheeseburgers-when a friend hooked me up with a gig at a SoHo ad agency....
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Building a greener future for London with TfL #BehindTheIdea
Transport for London (TfL) with the help of agency of record VCCP London and Wavemaker UK, launched an awareness campaign last year for the huge range of improvements TfL is continuing to make across its network. Some of the many improvements that...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialWorkshop
Finding the innate relationship between sound and image with Doppler & Dubbs #CompanySpotlight
Doppler & Dubbs covers the entire range of the sound postproduction process and have over 40 years years of industry experience to draw from. Working as a team, their skills cover the entire array of the sound post and music production processes...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial