WHITE SPACE: 🎁✨ 6 unique gift ideas for creatives

The ultimate holiday gift guide for designers by designers.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ = = [White Space from Mighty Deals]()​ Hey there, creators! 👋 I'm Alex, your guide from Mighty Deals, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here with us! Welcome to White Space, our design newsletter packed with the latest trends, handy tips, and fantastic resources to ignite your creative passion. Gear up for a journey filled with inspiration and artistic growth. If this email was forwarded to you, [click here to subscribe]( so you never miss another White Space newsletter (along with exclusive deals on [design bundles](=), [fonts](), and [graphics]())! Happy designing! In today's issue: - 6 Quirky Holiday Gift Ideas for Creatives - Storytelling through Image Filtering: Edit Pictures like a Pro Let's dive in, shall we? --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA QUESTION What’s cyanotype photography? Scroll down for the answer... --------------------------------------------------------------- GIFT GUIDE 6 Quirky Holiday Gift Ideas for Creatives Here are some one-of-a-kind artistic gifts for the creatives around you: - Felt Hanging Decorations by Wrap: Cute fair-trade [ornaments](, handcrafted from felted wool by expert craftswomen. - Sketchy Girl Pin Badge by Hattie Clark: A 30mm pin designed by freelance illustrator Hattie Clark, perfect for your artsy friends. - Norm The Worm by Bobbi Rae: Yorkshire-based artist Bobbi Rae's twirly pink soy [candle artwork]( adds whimsy to any space, designed and made in the UK. - Rainbow Striped Scarf by Penny Grace Knitwear: Handmade with Geelong lambswool. - Handmade Porcelain Mugs by 1616 / Arita Japan: Teruhiro Yanagihara's collaboration with Dutch designers offers stunning mugs blending [Asian craftsmanship]() with European aesthetics. - Large Arch Mirror by Benjamin Craven: Reflect color and [geometric style]( with this hand-painted mirror. Go Deeper: - ​[The Creative Boom 2023 Gift Guide for Creatives - Creative Boom](​ - ​[100 Creative Gifts for Graphic Designers - Inkbot Design](=)​ - ​[101 Unique Gift Ideas for Graphic Designers - Just Creative](=)​ - ​[35 Best Gifts for Graphic Designers, From a Graphic Designer - Morgan Media LLC]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- “What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts.” — Ray Eames --------------------------------------------------------------- = = --------------------------------------------------------------- WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us What You Want to See What kind of course would you like to take in 2024? ​[Creating a Font](=)​ ​[AI Software](=)​ ​[Watercolors & Painting](=)​ ​[Logo Creation](=)​ ​[Color and Balance Theory](=)​ ​[Software like Photoshop & Affinity](=)​ ​ IMAGE EDITING Storytelling through Image Filtering: Edit Pictures like a Pro Crafting a cohesive visual style involves filtering images with precision. Here's a breakdown to elevate your editing game: 🖼️ Select the Right Image Choose a [high-res photo]( with suitable features for your desired effect. For instance, a well-lit image with vibrant colors works best for a watercolor effect. 🎨 Applying Filters - Layer a [texture image]( on top of your photo. - Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation. - Simplify the image using [artistic filters](=) and blurs. - Blend edges and consider adding a vignette for focus. 🎶 Visual Consistency, Pace, and Rhythm Just like music and poetry, visual communication holds rhythm and pace. Maintain consistency in color palettes and symbolization for effective storytelling. 🌈 Quality of Graphics Break down [graphics]() into specific qualities like color, shape, and size. Apply consistency, pace, and rhythm across these qualities to create a poetic visual experience. Go Deeper: - ​[The Filtered Photo Revival is a Sign of the Time - Eye on Design](​ - ​[How to Filter Images to Create a Unified Visual Style - ESRI](=)​ - ​[Create Your Own Instagram Filter in Photoshop - 99 Designs](​ - ​[18 Best Photoshop Filters All Designers Should Use - Line 25]()​ ​ MIGHTY DEALS Hottest Deals & Steals Create Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweaters and Knitting Patterns Was $30 | Now $9 [Get the Deal]( 450+ Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions Was $99 | Now $27 [Get the Deal](=) 300+ Christmas Illustrations Was $70 | Now $9 [Get the Deal]( 8000+ Wonderful LUTs Bundle Was $99 | Now $29 [Get the Deal]( MEME OF THE WEEK ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA ANSWER Cyanotype is a camera-less photographic technique introduced by Sir John Herschel in the mid-19th century. It involves laying an object on paper coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing it with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images. The first photographic illustrated book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, was made using this technique. Go Deeper: [Cyanotypes: The origins of photography](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you enjoyed my newsletter this week. If you have suggestions, feel free to reply to this email or send me a line at [alex@mightydeals.com](=). ​ If you liked this email, share with your friends, co-workers, or clients and spread the design love! See you soon, Alex from Mighty Deals --------------------------------------------------------------- Want to Share the Deals? Join our [affiliate program]( and earn a commission for every sale that comes from your link. Thank you for joining us on this journey through the world of design! 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