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How To Copy Colors From An Image And Apply Them On Another Image In Photoshop

Posted By fershid 1874 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect has come up with a brilliant tutorial that shows you how to extract colors from an image, and replicate them on any other image.

Learn how to generate a color palette from an image, and apply that palette to another image using curves and gradient maps. Unmesh shares some useful tips and techniques to effectively match the color, tone, and ‘mood’ of your images. Watch here.

Adobe ‘Good Bones’ Lets You Change Vector Shapes Easily By Adding A Skeleton Structure

Posted By fershid 1981 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When you create artwork in Adobe Illustrator, the underlying geometry of the vector graphics can be quite complex. If you need to change the appearance of your vector figure, you’ll need to edit each anchor point individually, which can be quite a task. For example, if you want to open the mouth of a vector dinosaur that you’ve created, you’ll need to tweak each anchor point along the head to get the desired result.

Well, Adobe is working on a brilliant new tool called ‘Good Bones’ that enables intuitive and shape-aware editing of complex vector graphics. It uses Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence to analyze the shape of a graphic and automatically adds segment handles and ‘bones’ to connect them to a skeleton-like structure. You can then move the handles around and the AI modifies a

Even Companies With Long Names Can Have Good Logos, Here Are 25 Excellent Examples

Posted By fershid 2015 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When it comes to logo design, a long company name can be quite a challenge. You want to create a logo that’s clean and memorable, but lengthy lines of text can look cluttered and uninspiring.

Professional designers use different techniques to solve the visual challenges of a long brand name. These include:

1. Splitting the name into two or three lines
2. Using different colors for different words
3. Using a condensed typeface
4. Placing the logo symbol between the words

Some companies also use two versions of the same logo – a horizontal logo for wide landscape spaces, and a vertical logo for narrow portrait spaces.

We’ve compiled a list of 25 well-known examples that prove even companies with long names can have good logos. Check them out here.

This Brilliant New Tool Is Like Google Search For Colors

Posted By fershid 2062 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Swedish digital studio Future Memories has launched a brilliant new tool called Picular that lets you search for colors by keyword and displays a range of colors based on the top 20 Google Image search results for that keyword.

For example, if you search for ‘ocean’, Picular analyzes the top 20 Google Images for ‘ocean’ and displays the most prominent color in each image and its hex-code. You can copy the hex-code with one click and even preview the original image.

Think of Picular as a search engine for colors, a priceless tool for any designer.

Designer Creates Clever Negative Space Logos That Visualize The Name Of The Company

Posted By fershid 1959 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Lithuania-based graphic designer Leo has come up with a series of clever logos that combine the name or initials of the company into one unique symbol using negative space. The logo in each case visually represents the name of the company.

For example, the logo for Secret Chat is a pair of lips with a padlock in the negative space between the lips. The logo for Wine Rocket is a space shuttle with a wine bottle in the negative space of the shuttle. Leo used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create the logos. Check them out here.

28 Epic Memes For Graphic Designers

Posted By fershid 1898 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Are you in the middle of a tough project with a stiff deadline? Is your boss or client being a d*ck? Are you tired of creating “Buy Two, Get One Free” flyers and banners? If yes, then indulge in some meme-therapy and brighten up your day.

Scientific research has proven that memes help reduce work-related stress by stimulating the release of endorphins that trigger a sense of well-being within your body. In a study of over 3,600 working people, neuroscientists found that daily exposure to memes reduced chances of work-related burnout by 57%.

31 Beautiful Gradient Logos For Design Inspiration

Posted By fershid 1833 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When Apple launched iOS 7 in 2014, it not only changed the face of UI design, but also branding, graphic and logo design. Skeuomorphic interfaces and glossy app icons were out. Flat design, vibrant colors and gradients were in. In 2016, when Instagram came up with a bright new look and multicolored logo, a vast majority of its users hated the vivid gradients and demanded the company switch back to the vintage camera icon.

Fact is, today bright, bold gradients are one of the hottest design trends in graphic and logo design. We’re seeing more and more brands, specially start ups, incorporating gradients in their logos and app icons. When implemented correctly, gradients can make your logo look modern, contemporary, and impactful. Factors that should be considered before you opt for a ...

This Brilliant Free Tool Tests Your Logo For Balance, Scalability, Color Blindness, And More

Posted By fershid 2002 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Kentucky-based designer Brandon Shepherd from Studio Bros. has come up with a useful online tool called Logo Lab that assesses your logo on 10 key factors like balance, scalability, color blindness, recognizability, etc. All you have to do is upload your logo in PNG or SVG format, and the app will display what your logo looks like under each parameter. You can then evaluate where your design succeeds and where there is room for improvement.

3 Designer Friends Created An Alphabet Series Using Logos They’ve Designed Over The Years

Posted By fershid 1828 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Three graphic designers, colleagues, and friends, Alex Tass, Dalius Stuoka, and Deividas Bielskis decided to put together an A-Z alphabet series made from logo symbols, lettermarks, and monograms they’ve created over the years. All three designers have been in the industry for over 10 years, and have worked with a variety of clients, brands, and agencies.

For this project, each designer submitted one design per letter, creating a trio of symbols for each letter. The series showcases some excellent logo designs that use colors, typography, and negative space aesthetically and effectively. Check it out here.

This Is Why You Should Never Hire Cheap Designers To Edit Your Photos

Posted By fershid 1951 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Irene Rudnyk is a professional photographer from Calgary, Canada, who shares photography and Photoshop tutorials on her YouTube channel. Recently, she decided to conduct a little experiment using the popular online marketplace Fiverr that lets you buy and sell services for $5.

The objective was to check the value and credibility of cheap freelance retouchers, since most of them have 5-star ratings and hundreds of positive reviews on the site. Irene hired three retouchers at different price points – $0.25, $5, and $10 – and gave them an unedited photo to retouch. Here are the results.

Designer Creates Clever Logos By Combining Two Different Things Into One

Posted By fershid 2038 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Indonesian designer Rendy Cemix has come up with an interesting project in which he combines the shapes of two completely different objects into one unique logo. The logo in each case is a visual representation of the brand name.

For example, the logo for Mountain-Fox is an aesthetically designed symbol of a fox with ears that look like snow-capped peaks. The logo for Chili-Chameleon is a clever combination of a chili pepper and a chameleon. The logo for Spartan-Pen is a fountain pen with a nib that looks like the helmet of a Spartan. Check out the project here.

Beautiful Color Palettes Of Countries From Around The World

Posted By fershid 1876 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Luxury travel specialists Sovereign have come up with a series of color palettes of 18 popular destinations from across the globe. The objective was to highlight the range of unique colorscapes that can be seen around the world.

Each palette consists of 20 colors that were derived from iconic locations in that country. The palettes are a reflection of their culture, heritage, geography, and architecture. Some of these might also give you color ideas for your next design project. Check them out here.

Designer Shares Short, Useful Animations To Help You Create Icons In Adobe Illustrator

Posted By fershid 1995 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Melbourne-based designer and entrepreneur Marc Edwards has come up with a series of speedrun videos that show you simple techniques to create vector icons in Adobe Illustrator.

Each video lasts only a few seconds and takes you through an optimal (and sometimes surprising) method to create common UI icons like bluetooth, headphones, inbox, settings, hourglass, lightning bolt, and lots more. You might have created such icons before, but the techniques shared in these videos will help enhance your workflow in Adobe Illustrator. Check them out here.

What Is The Golden Ratio, And How To Use It In Graphic Design

Posted By fershid 1825 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - The Golden Ratio, also known as the Golden Section or Divine Proportion, is a mathematical ratio of 1:1.618 based on the Fibonacci sequence. It can be found in nature (flower petals, seeds, shells), in food (artichokes, broccoli, pineapple), and in the human anatomy.

The Golden Ratio can also be found in art (Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Vitruvian Man) and architecture (Pyramids, Acropolis, Notre Dame, Taj Mahal). When applied to design, photography, and typography, it makes compositions look natural, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing.

The Top 50 Companies Creatives Would Love To Work For

Posted By fershid 1931 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Creative talent network Working Not Working has released its annual survey of the top 50 companies creatives want to work for. This is the fifth edition of the list, which started in 2014.

This year’s list has been compiled from the answers of 8934 creatives who are part of the Working Not Working community. 2832 companies were named, and the top 50 made it to the list.

This Amazing Cafe Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Walked Into A Comic Book

Posted By fershid 2029 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - You might have come across comic-themed cafes and restaurants but have you ever been to a cafe that makes you feel like you’ve actually walked into a comic world?

Located in the popular Yeonman-dong district in Seoul, Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 is a place that is (literally) straight out of a comic book. From walls and furniture to dishes and cutlery, every item has been painted in shades of white and outlined with black brush strokes to make it look like an object in a monochrome cartoon.

The cafe was inspired by the Korean TV hit “W – Two Worlds” by Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo, in which the characters enter a fantasy webtoon world. The name ‘Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20’ is actually the cafe’s address. If you’re into comics, illustrations, or quirky interiors, this place is a must visi

Adobe ‘Fast Mask’ Lets You Quickly Select And Mask Any Moving Object In A Video

Posted By fershid 1986 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - In After Effects, if you want to add text or an effect behind an object in a video, you can use the Roto Brush to select the object, and then apply a mask. However, the current Roto Brush is not a very intuitive tool and in most cases the mask breaks after the first frame, specially if the object is fast-moving (like a dancer or a person running). You can spend hours manually fixing each frame but that would be tedious and time-consuming.

Well, Adobe is working on a brilliant new tool called ‘Fast Mask’ that lets you quickly select an object in a video and accurately apply the mask across multiple frames of the video. All you have to do is add a few boundary points to select the object in one frame and click Propagation. Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence (AI) automatically applies t

21 Beautiful Free Fonts For Your Next Design Project

Posted By fershid 1820 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - As a designer, no matter how many fonts you have on your system, you always want more. You might use just a fraction of those fonts on a regular basis, but you need to have a gorgeous collection in your repository at all times. And what’s the one thing designers love more than a beautiful font? A beautiful font that’s available for FREE!

Today’s post is a collection of 21 gorgeous free fonts that’ll make every designer drool. The list includes all types of typefaces – serif, sans serif, script, handwritten, rounded, geometric, etc. Check them out here.