KINBER MADE’s brand identity is based on the key visual of ice cream in the form of a beacon on top of a lighthouse. The company was founded in Taichung in 2014 with the aim to offer ice cream made with natural ingredients in good faith like a lighthouse, guiding every friend who loves desserts and food, to find this unique happy taste and experience.

ChinYan C and Enzo Lin of graphic design and branding studio Filter017 have been working on a uniform and unique visual experience including logo, stationery, communication and promotional materials as well as the new shop interior. Below you can find a few images of their amazing work.

All images © by Filter017. Feel free to check out our Graphic Design and Branding categories to find other inspiring work.

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This Adobe InDesign catalog template with green accents offers multiple well-designed pages that can be easily customized with just a few simple clicks.

Created by Adobe Stock contributor @GrkiCreative, this fully editable catalog template for Adobe InDesign offers a modern layout, which is suitable for plenty of products. Stop wasting your time and money on creating a product catalog from scratch, using this highly professional and well-designed Adobe InDesign template, you can start right away by adding your product images and descriptions to a pre-designed and functional layout. The template is based on the size of A4. It includes 29 customizable pages but you can add as many pages as you want. Sample texts and images are for display only—you can add your own content with just a few simple clicks.

Please note, this product catalog template requires Adobe InDesign. You can get the latest version of this professional graphic design tool from the Adobe Creative Cloud website, just have a look here. For further information about the layout, just click on the following link or have a look at the images below.

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Placeholder is a brand design studio based in Brooklyn, New York. It was founded by Japanese artist Sho Shibuya who moved from Tokyo to New York City in 2011.

The studio motto: “We create brands that people love, advertising that makes people buy things, and creative projects that start social movements. Among other things.”

All images © Laura Estrada Jewelry, shared with permission

Los Angeles-based designer Laura Estrada handcrafts sustainable jewelry pieces that are conceptually driven, sculptural adornments for the body and face. She uses ancient metalsmithing techniques to create timeless, wearable heirlooms that merge fashion with art. “From a very young age, I have been building little objects with my hands, ” Estrada explains. “This obsession manifested itself when I took a metalsmithing class in college.”

Metal is the designer’s chosen medium, and she describes it as a fierce, unforgiving, stubborn, resilient, and enduring material. “It reminded me of myself,” she explains. After receiving her BFA, Estrada undertook an apprenticeship with a master jeweler, an experience that refined her skills before she launched Laura Estrada Jewelry in 2018.

The designer finds her inspiration from diverse influences—whether observing nature while out on a hike or the images she comes across in art history books. “My ideas also thrive in a collaborative environment, and my conceptual work often starts with conversations or projects with other creatives, that then evolve into a deeper, more experimental direction for the work,” Estrada explains.

When creating her body-spanning pieces, the designer’s artistic process is sometimes chaotic, and she initially starts working and modeling with metal. “I have found even if I sketch it out before, everything changes when it becomes three dimensional,” she explains. “The metal takes on shapes and forms that I piece together repeatedly until it feels right, then I solder it all together. I work very intuitively and do my best to trust the flow of my creative process.”

Estrada’s jewelry evokes a sense of resilience, empowerment, and confidence. The physical and conceptual construction of her pieces merges the innovation and integrity of ancient design practices with future technologies, and she finds unique methods to harmonize the two. As she explains, “With a focus on the intersection between art, technology, and identity, my recent exploration of masks and face pieces as ritual adornment aim to empower the wearer in their chosen form of identity and individuality.”

A selection of earrings are available in the Laura Estrada Jewelry shop, and to see future collections from the Latinx-owned brand, head to Instagram.

From Sumida Aquarium. All images © Kyoto Aquarium and Sumida Aquarium

Like most romances, penguins’ relationships aren’t black and white. The aquatic birds’ are known for their scandalous affairs, messy heartbreaks, and frequent kidnappings of each others’ chicks. To keep track of their complicated relationship statuses, caretakers at the Tokyo’s Sumida Aquarium and Kyoto Aquarium have created a complex network documenting 2020’s romances.

The two flowcharts are replete with color-coded lines and symbols: Red hearts denote couples. Purple lines with question marks signify more complicated relationships with the potential of romance. A blue, broken heart indicates an ended affair. Yellow lines mean friendship, while green marks an enemy. Each penguin’s name is written underneath its photo.

In an interview with CNN Travel, Shoko Okuda, a spokeswoman for the aquariums, said the caretakers have included the dramatic birds’ flirtatious tactics, too, which includes wing flapping and shaking their necks left to right. Heartbroken birds—one female in Kyoto (shown below) ended six relationships last year alone—often refuse to eat their rice as they cope with the loss. The caretakers included have formed strong bonds with the penguins, sometimes even coming between same-species connections.

And remember, these are just the charts for 2020. Be sure to check back in with the Kyoto and Sumida caretakers to see what unfolds for 2021’s edition. (via Spoon & Tamago)

From Sumida Aquarium

From Sumida Aquarium

From Kyoto Aquarium

From Kyoto Aquarium

Graphic design, logo development, and rebranding by Tomomi Maezawa for the Spanish design and architecture studio, KUTARQ.

KUTARQ is a studio known for its innovative but timeless designs and the use of unique and memorable details. In order to visually express the characteristics of the studio, Tomomi Maezawa explored the shape of a simple word-mark with a small twist. The new logotype offers a modest look which gives the brand an approachable feel, while the unusual shape of the letter ‘Q’ works like a hook that helps to give the design an even more recognizable touch.

Tomomi Maezawa is a graphic artist and designer currently based in Munich, Germany. Below you can find a few examples of her creative work for KUTARQ. For more, please visit her website or follow this talented designer on Behance.

Client: KUTARQ
Photos: KUTARQ
Web Development: Manuel Pinazo

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Discover four well-designed templates of application documents for creatives including cover letters, resume, and additional elements that definitely help you to stand out from the crowd of competitors.

To be honest, writing applications can be a daunting task. It has to reflect your personality and creative skills but most importantly, it should attract attention. So how to make your application documents truly outstanding? Finding the right words to describe yourself and your skills is one thing, but if you are applying for a creative job, the application should also be an eye-catcher. That’s why it is important to find the right balance between uniqueness and simplicity to transport the right information and visual language. The following four well-designed templates of application documents are all easy to edit and visually pleasing to stand out from the crowd of competitors.

Please note, the selected application document templates require Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. You can get the latest versions of these professional graphic design tools from the Adobe Creative Cloud website, just have a look here.

A simple and clean contemporary resume and cover letter layout.

This is definitely the simplest and most reduced version of our four recommended templates of application documents. For those of you who prefer a layout that is simple and straight to the point, this might be the right choice for you. Created by Adobe Stock contributor Bill Mawhinney, this download file includes two basic sizes A4 and US Letter. The modern design features a gray sidebar for short, detailed information. The template is fully editable in Adobe InDesign.

A resume and cover letter template with gray header and blue accents.

If it should be a little more including a personal photo in the header as well as a striking design and numerous infographics to present your various skills in the best possible way, this is exactly what you need. Created by graphic designer and Adobe Stock contributor TypoEdition, this InDesign template consists of four pages including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a page for personal information, and an additional portfolio page, which makes it a perfect choice for graphic designers, photographers, architects, or other creative professionals. The download file includes two basic sizes A4 & US Letter.

A blue resume, cover letter, and business card layout in a unique design.

This design is truly unique and something we haven’t seen before in any other application document. Graphic designer and Adobe Stock contributor Sirisako managed to create a very special layout including resume, cover letter, and business cards. In addition to the unique design, the template comes with a simple rating system of your skills and circular charts. This is another layout made for use in Adobe InDesign. For further information, just click on the following link.

Application documents including cover letter, resume, business card, and mailer.

Due to its subtle color scheme and several lovely graphics and ornaments, our fourth recommendation offers a more feminine touch. Consisting of a cover letter, cv, business card, and a beautiful mailer, these application documents by Wavebreak Media can also be considered an eye-catching brand kit. Made for use in Adobe Illustrator, the files are very easy to edit and offer multiple design options. If this is what you are looking for, just click on the following button.

If you didn’t find the application documents you were looking for, you can find many more templates at Adobe Stock. For those of you looking for other graphic design resources, you should check out our popular Templates category.

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All images by @chacha0rca

Take a seat for lunch at Izu Shabonten Zoo in Shizuoka, Japan, and meet your plush dining partners. To help restaurant patrons visualize social distancing guidelines, the zoo has occupied chairs with stuffed capybaras. The soft toys encourage diners to space out among the tables and maintain an appropriate distance.

With only a few other cuddly creatures in the mix, the institution’s main choice is a nod to its decades-long fascination with the giant rodent. Izu Zoo boasts a plethora of capybara-themed programming and souvenirs and also is credited with creating open-air hot baths in 1982 that offer the animals, which are native to South America, a place to bathe, relax, and warm up during cold winters.

Although many of us won’t be visiting the wild creatures in the near future, you can get a glimpse at their steamy retreats below. For similarly visual social distancing, check out Singapore’s tape demarcations. (via Spoon & Tamago)

Six lamps designed by Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey students

A 2019 study notes that 1.8 million residents of Mexico live without electricity, while some sources say an additional five million have limited access. In an effort to provide affordable, sustainable solar power, six students from the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey have designed lamps that can be constructed easily with materials commonly found throughout Mexico’s rural areas. Using wicker, agave plants, coconut bark, adobe, collagen, and black beans, the designers have created hand-held vessels powered by reusable solar cells and LED lights.

Inspired by artist Olafur Eliasson’s (previously) similarly sustainable Little Sun, Moisés Hernández, who led the project,  told Dezeen that students were tasked with creating lamps with easily reproducible exteriors. “With these new material ideas that came from different sites across Mexico, where the weather and context are so different, the students visualized new scenarios where these type of technological objects can be assembled and distributed to local people,” Hernández said. When the lamps need to be replaced, users simply can remove the solar and LED components and position them in new vessels.

Black bean lamp by Oscar Andrés Méndez Hernández

Adobe, recycled paper, and cactus slime lamp by Luis Fernando Sánchez Barrios

Coconut lamp by Rafael Sánchez Brizuela

Lamp of wicker made by craftsmen in Tequisquiapan, Queretaro, designed by Aniela Mayte Guerrero Hernández

A lamp of collagen spread over a coconut shell form by Naoto Ricardo Kobayashi Utsumoto

Agave-plant waste lamp by Viridiana Palma Dominguez

Coconut lamp by Rafael Sánchez Brizuela

Check out our handpicked selection of highly professional and eye-catching poster templates created for six different occasions.

Designing a poster for yourself or clients is mostly quite fun but it also can be a tricky and time-consuming task. That’s why today we want to show you our handpicked selection of six professional and fully editable poster templates made for different occasions.

Please note, these poster templates require professional graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign. You can get their latest versions from the Adobe Creative Cloud website, just have a look here. Below you can find our six recommended poster designs.

Music poster for promotions.

There are many ways to promote music events. One way is to make it known by putting up great posters. In combination with creative and minimalist flyers, they are perfect for any personal or corporate use. This Adobe Photoshop template is ideal for any music-related project. You can edit this file easily. It is 100% customizable and all shapes are scalable without loss of quality, removable and editable.

Download the template here.

Fashion Poster

Based on creative and minimalist design, this fashion poster template is perfect for any personal or business use. It is also made for use in Adobe Photoshop. Every object is fully editable. You can add your own images, design elements, and text to the existing layout in seconds. To learn more about all features, just click on the following link.

Download the template here.

Burger Bar Poster

This vintage-inspired design can be edited in both tools Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. It is fully print-ready in the size of A4, 300 dpi, and CMYK color mode. You are free to edit every single part according to your own needs. For further details, just click on the following link.

Download the template here.

Summer Poster Bundle

This bundle contains three poster templates. Based on colorful abstract graphics, these files let you create unique summer or party posters in the size of A3. All three PSD files are neatly organized. You can customize them with your own content. It’s super easy!

Download the template bundle here.

Sport & Running Poster

Whether running or sports in general, this simple layout is great for different needs. Made for use in Adobe Photoshop, it is fully customizable and print-ready. You can add your own images, design elements, and text with just a few simple clicks.

Download the template here.

Boutique Posters

Consisting of two poster templates, this set is based on clean and professional design. The templates are easy to use and customize. They are also quite versatile and thematically specific. These boutique poster templates offer an attractive and timeless look to showcase your business in the best possible way. Using these templates in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, you can create a neat presentation in seconds.

Download the templates here.

If you are looking for more recommended graphic design resources, feel free to browse through our extensive Templates category. The section is filled with plenty of highly professional design assets for different needs.

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