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“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.” —Robert L. Peters

The winners of Readymag’s Websites of the Year 2024 are announced 🖤🏆 They’ll receive our merch, a subscription to Readymag and gifts from our partners: INTL, The Brand Identity, victionary, Grilli Type, and Draw Down Books. Dive into their inspiring websites in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/dVHRvFrH

What’s the secret to running creative projects that satisfy both teams and clients? Colet Castaño, with over a decade of experience managing projects for tech giants like Apple and Google and design agencies such as Hey, shares her tried-and-true tips for balancing creativity, collaboration, and deadlines—all while keeping things on track. 👀 Read more about stress-free and effective work processes within creative teams: https://lnkd.in/ecF4qf3C

Here are a few ideas for anyone building an artist portfolio, designing a site for an art project, or simply wanting to give their website an artistic touch. Whether you're an artist or working on behalf of one, these tips will help create a visually compelling and creative online presence. 1. Since it's an artist's website, experiment with a unique layout to make it stand out. Use your site’s design to complement who you are as a creator. 👀 https://lnkd.in/eNPR7YU4 by Almah Oceana Galan. 2. Add work descriptions to help viewers understand the context, inspiration, and technique behind your work. Don’t forget to mention collaborations and exhibitions to build credibility. 👀 https://lnkd.in/emZ86uXb by Liudmila Davydenko. 3. Add interactivity to highlight your work in a memorable way and create an immersive experience: add animations, the Shots widget, the Draggable feature, or all three. 👀 https://liyawen.love/ by Ya Wen Li. 4. For visual art, let your visitors zoom in and appreciate details more closely—enable the Lightbox feature with just a couple of clicks 👀 https://bennydouet.com/ by Benny Douet. 5. Include a short bio explaining who you are, your artistic approach, and what drives your work, as well as a clear contact form, your socials, or an email link. 👀 https://mishanikatin.com/ by Misha Nikatin. 6. If relevant, add a personal or even non-serious touch to your website to connect with visitors on a more human level. For example, adding a playlist can make your site feel more authentic and relatable. 👀 https://lnkd.in/eeDgJ8fH by Gisele Giraud. All websites featured in this post are designed with Readymag ❤️ For more inspiration, explore our Examples page: https://lnkd.in/etB3Rp2E

As all good things must come to an end, the Readymag Websites of the Year competition is nearing its finale. Submissions are closed, and now it’s your turn to decide. 🎨 Vote for your favorite website by December 16 and help celebrate the most outstanding work of 2024: https://lnkd.in/eHvihcbH

Witty, frank, and committed to beautiful design, Jop van Bennekom and Gert Jonkers are a publishing duo from Amsterdam that co-founded BUTT, Fantastic Man, and The Gentlewoman—publications that have redefined the media landscape over the last decade. Learn more about design legends is Design Stories, a digital archive of prominent 20th-century designers. The project was carried out by the Readymag team as a tribute to the visionaries who shaped modern design culture → https://lnkd.in/etc6C9JK

Print editorial design offers a tactile, sensory experience where typography, materials, and storytelling are meticulously curated within the constraints of permanence—once printed, it’s final. Digital design, in contrast, embraces adaptability and interactivity, presenting ever-evolving content that feels boundless. While web design takes cues from print, it extends the possibilities with real-time updates and personalized experiences, redefining the way we engage with design. We looked at what sets print and web editorial design apart, what they borrow from each other, and how they influence the way we engage with content ✍️

We’re excited to support our partners, the Female Design Council, as they announce the third edition of The FDC Grant! ❤️ The FDC Grant will award $20,000 in unrestricted funding to an exemplary woman of color in interior design. The application preview is now live, with applications open for submission beginning on January 7, 2025. The winner will be announced on March 25, 2025 in celebration of Women’s History Month. Learn more and preview the application: https://lnkd.in/epMgZXtM

Join us this Thursday, December 12, at 2 pm CET for a free onboarding session 👩🏫 This session is a great way to get started: you’ll learn the basics, see inspiring projects and use cases, and have the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A. Sign up now to reserve your spot and begin your journey with Readymag: https://lnkd.in/d8MZ2BeN