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A Look Back: 10 Years of Inspiration from Behance
Over the past 10 years we've seen the release of the iPhone, iPad and Android devices to major economic and cultural moments that impacted creative expression. This year also marks 10 years of Behance. Back in the day, at the peak of the Web 2.0, Behance was the first social tool for designers and we were lucky enough to get early access from founder Scott Belsky. We're excited to celebrate a decade of Behance and show our appreciation for this amazing tool that has been our go-to for design inspiration and references since the beginning. It's incredible to discover that Behance now has over 10 million members, more than the population of Sweden, with the largest growth coming from Asia. Check out some of our favorite works featured on Behance that were shaped by tech and cultural advances over time and a few milestones below. - In 2007, a small founding team launched Behance. Their dream was to give creatives a place to share their work and make their ideas happen. This is what Behance looked like in 2007. - Behance launched the 99U Conference in 2009 (and later, the companion print magazine) to help creative professionals build incredible careers and shape the future of the industry - Behance was acquired by Adobe in 2012, out of the belief that the tools used should be connected with how we discover, inspire, and collaborate. - Behance reaches one million members in 2013, giving members new opportunities to discover a broader range of outstanding creative work across the world. - Behance launched Adobe Portfolio in 2016 to help creatives show their best work in an easy-to-customize website. Since its launch, we’ve seen members take their creative portfolios, and careers, to new heights. - In 2017, Behance marks 10 years, and 10 million members. One thing has stayed true: connecting the creative community is the best way to empower the creative community.
Satirical Illustrations by Pawel Kuczynski
Pawel Kuczynski is a polish artist who creates amazing satirical illustrations. When you first look at the illustrations you think they are funny. On a closer look you actually realize that they are much deeper. Pawel illustrates some pretty serious world problems. He portrays political, social and cultural issues we deal with daily. Pawel certainly uses his illustrations to show us in a pretty straight forward way what is wrong with our world today. Too much social media time, internet, political craziness. It is all portrayed here, take a look. Pawel's work is highly recognized and the artist has been rewarded with more than 100 prizes and distinctions. His take on world's problems is certainly thought provoking. Take a look. Take your time to check each illustration and think about it. Make sure to visit his Instagram for more artworks. And if you want to know more about each image, visit his Facebook. Enjoy! I was born in 1976 in Szczecin. I have graduated Fine Arts Academy in Poznan with specialization in graphics. Since 2004 I deal with satirical illustration, and so far I have been rewarded with more than 100 prizes and distinctions. More about Pawel Kuczynski: Instagram Facebook pawelkuczynski.com
Inspiring Treehouse Scape in Dorset
Do you like the idea of a treehouse? Did you want one as a kid but never got it? No worries. The architects from BEaM designed an amazing treehouse scape in West Dorset, England. The project will certainly make your childhood dreams come true. The Woodman’s Treehouse makes a great glamping option for those looking for a luxurious adventure in the woods. Cozy spaces, beautiful choices of wood and amazing surroundings give this place a totally inspiring feel. I'm pretty sure you can get out of that creative block by staying a few days here. Check out the pictures and start daydreaming about your treehouse scape. A combination of sustainable craftsmanship and luxurious interiors give the place an unique look. From the bathroom to the kitchen and the beautiful outdoor shower, everything is uniquely designed to make your childhood dreams come true. Nestled up in the branches of a veteran oak, this is the perfect spot to rest. Take a look. And you can check out The Woodman's Treehouse availability here. The Woodman’s Treehouse is a luxurious two-storey suite arranged between and beneath the canopy of aged oaks in a rural green woodworking campus. The building is a truly collaborative design-build project constructed by highly skilled green furniture makers and traditional craftsmen with exceptional precision. The timber building draws on diverse architectural and cultural references combining with theatrical effects to create a visually rich and playful construction in the picturesque tradition. The plan is arranged around a central cylinder secreted within an octagonal outer casing. Box rooms clad in split sweet chestnut log stacks, oak laths and hand-cleft oak shingles are plugged into the core building. The treehouse is entered across a heavy oak block stressed ribbon bridge. We found this treehouse at Contemporist.
Exquisite Colored Pencil drawings by Morgan Davidson
It is always great to find new artists out there to present here to you. Today I will show you some artworks from Morgan Davidson. Morgan is a talented illustrator from Florida which has been in love with drawing since a very young age. Her pieces are very colorful, detailed and realistic. Even with some strong colors her work is also very delicate. The way she uses colors and textures is really inspiring. Make sure to check her website and Behance page to know more about each artwork. Take a look! My work is mostly drawn in colored pencil, a medium I started working with when I was a child. I’ve always been drawn to it’s precise nature and how easily you can create a wide range of textures. I also love mixing other mediums with my colored pencils, using bases such as watercolor, marker, oil rub or pan pastel and layering media on top like gouache, gel pen or acrylic. The possibilities are endless! All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson All Rights to Morgan Davidson More about Morgan Davidson: Website Facebook Instagram Behance
Amazing LEGO universes created by Photographer Samsofy
Sofiane Samlal, aka Samsofy, is a very creative and talented photographer based in France. Samlal decided to start creating LEGO universes while he was taking care of his son. He thought LEGO scenes would be a great way to keep himself busy during nap times. And we are totally glad that he started this work. The scenes that he creates are very inspiring. Filled with details and personality the pictures certainly get our attention and transport our imagination to whatever we see pictured there. From movie scenes to everyday life stuff, Samsofy has great images to show us. Check it out! I used to play a bit with them as a child like most kids used to. Then working in a toy-center I was already photographing small toys. When my son was born I decided to stop working to take care of him, and to keep myself busy during naps I decided to create universes with my lego. All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy I like the customizable option that lego offers and the infinite possibilities it allows. It is an occupation which over time has become more and more important, It's now my full-time profession. Through my photographs,I would like to share my world to a wider and diverse audience. All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy All Rights to Samsofy More about Samsofy: Website Facebook Instagram
Pure Inspiration: Kirby Café, Nintendo's latest Venture
All you Nintendo fans out there, here is the excuse you were waiting for to get tickets and pack to Japan. Nintendo just opened a super cute cafe in Osaka and Tokyo. Kirby Café incorporates elements from the video game series into everything they do. So of course you will love everything about this place. From their website to the items they serve to their location, every details is filled with style and cuteness. Check it out! More about Kirby Café: Website Facebook
Plumes Wallpapers
It's been a long time since we haven't shared any Wallpapers for you guys to download for your desktops. Let us know if this is something you will like to see more on Abduzeedo. By the meantime, we would like to share the latest series entitled: Plumes by Ari Weinkle. For his latest project, Ari went experimenting the colours, the complexity and the structure of feathers. You can't help but to admire his choice of vivid colours and the level of details is just ridiculously good-looking. A series of generative artworks inspired by the colors and structural complexity of feathers. Download the entire Wallpaper Set About Ari Weinkle Ari is an artist and designer based in Boston, USA. Ari finds the time to work on his craft at breaking apart different forms such as human figure, geometric and organic shapes. For more information: http://ariweinkle.com.
Burbucar: a Super Cool Car Wash Design and Concept
Tired of taking your car to that same old boring car wash around the corner? Well, great design can also be found in a car wash, at least at this one in Madrid. Burbucar, a project by Lina Toro, will certainly get your attention and make you want to take your car for a wash. Take a look. Not only the place looks great but 80% of the water they use is recycled, which is great for the car wash business. I always like when someone creates a new concept for an old thing. Hope you guys like it too. Burbucar is a carwash located at Costa Rica Street in Madrid. It is an established business, which uses clean and innovative processes and seeks to visualize its philosophy by means of a renewed image. The carwash occupies the ground floor of a 7-storey building, in a 70 m-long and 12 m- wide tube. It rests on a 10cm neoprene bedding, which absorbs vibrations of the machines at the car wash tunnel. 80% of the water used is recycled at a purifying room, through 6 specific tanks. In winter, humidity exceeds 80% and the apparent temperature is 0ºC. Running non-stop 12 hours a day from Monday to Saturday, an average of 80 cars are washed daily at Burbucar. The comission is made with a single condition: the running of the business will not be interrupted at any time. The project is executed in one month. Uninterrupted. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Behind the Scenes: Not Only a Car Wash #BehindTheScenes offers spaces, associated with the waiting time, which visualize the formerly hidden washing processes. #BehindTheScenes changes the corporate image of the conventional carwash into the technified SPA. #BehindTheScenes the technic decision of coating every surface with epoxy paint solves the general concept, allows a quick execution and the maintenance. #BehindTheScenes fuses architecture, design and technic in a combined operation.
Insights from some of the Top Women Leaders in Design & Tech
While surfing around (as usual), I stumbled across this article from an event called: Women in Design: Voice and Risk hosted by Designer Fund. And the article was about coming insights from some of the top women leaders in design/tech industry as we may all know that is pretty Patriarchy (male-dominated society). As speakers, the event reunited some well-known designers like: Jessica Hische, Anisha Jain, Tiffani Jones Brown just to name a few. We'll share a couple of insights on how women should trust themselves in this industry. Hope you will enjoy! Each of these women comes from a unique personal background and sits in her own place along the introvert-extrovert spectrum. They each also manifest their leadership qualities differently, from the influential lettering artist working in near isolation to the tech executives managing dozens of employees. But one thing they all agree on is that a good dose of reality is the best way to set their critical inner voices straight. Tiffani Jones-Brown, Creative Director at Pinterest, described this as a screaming voice that says “I don’t fit here, I don’t fit here, I don’t fit here” — a little parachute on your back that makes it difficult to run fast, and discourages you from taking risks to avoid making mistakes. But our speakers noted that this calms down when they acknowledge real evidence that things are going well. The first key is to find the right communication vehicles for your style. For example, Julie tends to need alone time to properly process new information and come to a conclusion about next steps. This can be challenging in meeting-heavy environments, where groups of people try to hash out opinions in the moment. Julie found that it was helpful to set expectations with her colleagues about her preferred communication style, and she has found other ways to share her thoughts, including writing notes, sending follow-up emails, commenting on docs ahead of time, and staying active in internal communication channels. ...strives for balance in conversations, but for her, it’s about using her voice and helping other people feel heard too. “I love talking and am very dominating in conversations. I have to keep it in check all the time.” Navigating meetings with her clients can be tricky, because they’re “basically phone calls with a whole bunch of alphas” — she’s the alpha of her company, her clients are the alphas of theirs — and often everyone is just waiting for their turn to speak. To make space for all voices, including hers, Jessica “whiteboards” what people are saying in her head while they talk, then verbally summarizes their viewpoints alongside her own. Credits Originally from Nathalie Arbel Photos from Melanie Riccardi Read more about this article: https://medium.com/@designerfund/how-to-trust-yourself-23d01227d83b#.mrrkclolv.
Bridge Speaker Series Posters
The awesome folks from Moniker had a request to create posters of the Designer Fund Bridge Speaker Series. Where they would invite legends like John Bielenberg, Wilson Miner and more. To speak about a wide range of topics from leadership and trends. I personally love the graphic design style of this project for the main reason that you can clearly see that is handmade. The concept with the mix of colours are just so appropriate to the reflection of the talks. About Moniker Moniker is a design and branding studio based in beautiful San Francisco, USA. Over the years, they managed to work with brands like: Coca-Cola, Google, Android, Herman Miller and more. For more information: http://monikersf.com.
Impressive Artworks by Yulia Brodskaya
Back in 2010 we showcased Yulia's work here for the first time. And of course we are past due for an update of her astonishing pieces. This is why today we will show you some of Yulia's latest artworks. Her talent of transforming paper into art is superb, take a look. Since 2010 she added lots of inspiring pieces to her portfolio, so make sure to head to her website to check the entire collection. Enjoy! Yulia Brodskaya is a highly regarded paper artist and illustrator. She uses two simple materials-paper and glue, and a simple technique that involves the placement of carefully cut and bent strips of paper - to make lush, vibrant, three-dimensional paper artworks. She started working as a graphic designer and illustrator in 2006, however quickly abandoned the computer programs in favour of paper art: "Paper always held a special fascination for me. I've tried many deferent methods and techniques of working with it, until I found the way that has turned out to be 'the one' for me: now I draw with paper instead of on it". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Workspaces Inspiration
I recently met with an ergonomic expert about some thoughts on how we and I spent our entire day working on our computers through phone, notifications, distractions, meetings, emails and whatnot. Really interesting because you wouldn't pay attention but they do make a big difference in the long run. I can share some tips in my upcoming post but for now, let's just sick back and enjoy with some Workspaces Inspiration. Taking the time to work in an efficient & stress-free environment can make a huge impact in your productivity. By Reinventor By bigfanagency By ultralinx By designchaser By vedadcolicdizajn By minimalsetups By minimalsetups By karolortyl (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By minimalsetups By minimalsetups By minimalsetups By Satechi By esymai By melanieabrantesdesigns By Ugmonk
Portfolio Sites Inspiration
With the launch from our friends at May1Reboot, we've been seeing hundreds and hundreds of portfolios from the community which is a great thing. So many works done with so many talented people all over the industry. We've selected a few ones for this inspiration post that really strikes us not only by their portfolio but also how creative the concept of their site is, the responsiveness, UX flow and how playful it is since most of the sites nowadays tend somehow to share the same structure. Site by Christopher Ireland Designed by The Nero Designed by Deux Huit Huit Designed by Benjamin Guedj Designed by SFCD Designed by Active Theory (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Designed by Spring/Summer Designed by Rezo Zero Designed by Plastic Studio Designed by Robin Mastromarino Designed by Xavier Bourdil Designed by Vanderlanth
Neon Project, colorful and beautiful photos by Hid Saib
I was browsing some inspiration online when some very interesting and colorful images caught my eyes. The images I'm talking about are part of the Neon Project, a series of pictures by Brazilian photographer and publicist Hid Saib. I loved his compositions and the way he uses the colors on his subjects. The photos are delicate while also super strong and intriguing. Hid's images are truly inspiring and beautiful. Take your time checking out the ones we selected to show here and make sure to head to Neon Project's website to know more. Enjoy! Sensuality and daring has everything to do with art. For years, many artists have used and abused these attributes, small works even in the great monuments. Now imagine tie it all together with the colors, brightness and neon magic. It was precisely the result of the Neon Project, produced by the Brazilian photographer and publicist, Hid Saib. Since 2013, a great work of great impact is reverberating in national and international media. Welcome to the world of neon Hid Saib. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Game of Thrones Inspiration
Whether you are a fan or not, you can't help yourself that (almost) everyone is talking about HBO's Game of Thrones newest season that started yesterday. The buzz has to be crazy on social medias and yet still overwhelming. We are not going to share any spoilers but we've put together a collection of how this show has inspired many artists and designers to create/make. Hope you'll enjoy the following and have fun watching this season's GoT. Read more via Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones Designed by Blu Blu Studios Designed by Sergey Simanov Designed by DAN Gartman Designed by Chris Fernandez Designed by Jerry Liu Studio Designed by Michelle Ouellette Designed by Millaego Designed by Michelle Ouellette (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Designed by Michelle Ouellette Designed by Patricio Oliver Designed by Jerry Liu Studio Designed by Michelle Ouellette Designed by Michelle Ouellette Designed by Elina Novak Designed by Elina Novak Designed by Aleksandar Savic
10 Towers of the Netherlands
Cityspaces, some of us enjoyed chasing rooftops so they snap a selfie at a crazy (and dangerous) altitude, or take a picture of our shoes at the corner view of some building. Well some others like Coen Pohl who would rather illustrate them. It's safer! We've featured his work before and it's always an interesting pleasure to see what he's up with his cityscape isometric-style of artworks. Hope you will enjoy! We often forget to look up when we walk or cycle around the city. A shame, because there are many beautiful - be it old or modern - towers in the Netherlands with great architectural details. This personal projects aims to showcase these towers in a more abstract way, where I focus purely on the shapes of these towers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); About Coen Pohl Coen Pohl is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in (obviously) Amsterdam, Netherlands. We look forward to see more of his isometric artworks. For more information, check out his Behance profile https://www.behance.net/coenpohl
Environment Design Concepts by Wojtek Fus
To me, it's always fascinating to see what artists create with the tools we all (somewhat) share nowadays. Especially for the case of Environment Design, How artists see our world and imagine a complete different world. The tone, the atmosphere they put our minds into. Either it's for of a movie, a game or a concept, they control what we will see and how imaginative they can push us through. In my free time I love to explore new tools and technologies and apply them to my workflow. This constant search for a new and fresh way of communicating stories very strongly drives the look of my art. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); About Wojtek Fus Wojtek is a concept designer based in Elblag, Poland. He specializes in environment design but also in character design and matte painting. Some of his recent work includes: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon: Zero Dawn and many more. For more information: check out this Artstation Profile https://www.artstation.com/artist/fus