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Variable Fonts in Practice: Responsive Typography for Brands
For decades, graphic designers have worked with traditional typeface, which requires access to a wide range of font files to create hierarchy, achieve brand consistency and attract the attention of the target audience. More recently, however, variable fonts have been introduced, encouraging graphic designers to take an entirely new approach to typography des
Pattern Libraries That Sell: Seamless Repeats for Packaging & Apparel
When it comes to commercial packaging and apparel design, there’s no need to start from scratch at the beginning of every project. Seamless pattern design libraries can expedite the design process as well as the production of branded goods and products. Those in illustrative design can capitalize on the demand for pattern libraries—curated digital collection
Off-Camera Flash Made Simple: One-Light Setups That Look Pro
Photography may be a nuanced art form, but at its basic level, it comes down to the manipulation of light. The most captivating images begin with deliberate decisions about how light is shaped or controlled. This is what allows photographers to play with depth and mood. Off-camera flash presents ample opportunities to control light and […] The post Off-Camer
Lookbooks and Runway: Producing Visual Stories for Your Collection
Designing an eye-catching garment is one feat — but the true measure of success for a fashion collection goes beyond single garments to tell a compelling story through lookbooks, runway displays and other visuals. For aspiring fashion designers, learning how to craft compelling visual narratives through carefully curated plan casting, styling, music and shot
Lip Sync Like a Pro: Dialogue Animation & Performance
Clean, convincing and captivating dialogue animation doesn’t just match lips to sound; it captures emotion and timing to curate a believable performance. From phonemes(the distinct units of sound in speech) and visemes (the corresponding visual mouth shapes) to subtle acting beats, skilled animators use facial expressions and body language to bring character
From Revit to Reality: BIM + Real-Time Rendering for Client Presentations
Today’s interior design clients expect truly immersive visual experiences that help them better understand their spaces before any work begins. Thankfully, tools like building information modeling (BIM) and real-time rendering technologies now make it possible for interior design teams to build these environments for client presentations. The key to success