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Punk Not Junk: How&How's rebellious identity for a heavenly sweet brand

Creative Boom

How&How helps Wild Thingz build a category-defining rebel sweetie brand from scratch – something that pleases both parents and kids. And it's as fun and disruptive as you'd expect from the global creative studio. For those who take the time and effort to consider the ingredients of many children's sweets, then you'd be horrified (but probably not too surprised) to discover there's a ton of sugar, E-numbers, animal gelatine, palm oil.even talcum powder in some cases.

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The 3D-Printed Haibu Lamps Get an Assist From Gravity

Design Milk

In the world of ceramics, 3D printing has revolutionized design and production, offering levels of precision that are difficult to achieve by hand. Whether one prefers the traditional craftsmanship of ceramics or embraces the modern advancements of 3D printing, the results are undeniably impressive. Among these innovations are the Haibu suspension lamps, designed by Vittorio Paradiso for Paolo Castelli , one of Italy’s leading furniture manufacturers.

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Independent type foundries set to be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Onsra by Type of Feeling Expand your typographical horizons with our curated list of the most popular independent foundries today, as chosen by the Creative Boom community. When it comes to shaping the visual language of brands and narratives, typography is absolutely crucial. And while the best-known fonts and the major foundries have a lot to offer, it's often a good idea to shake things up by looking further afield.

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Treat Yourself to an Early Gift With The Winter Wonderbox

Spoon Graphics

Unwrap a hamper full of fresh art and design tools with this festive-themed bundle! The Winter Wonderbox has everything you need—from frosty watercolor cliparts and shimmering textures to heartfelt greeting cards and fun ugly sweater effects. This collection is perfect for the holidays and will keep you inspired for Christmases yet to come. Don’t miss out on the 94% discount, treat yourself to an early gift… You deserve it!

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t

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Top 25 Premium Stylish Fonts for Modern Branding

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s digital world, stylish fonts have evolved from being just aesthetic additions to becoming essential elements of brand identity. These stylish fonts not only capture attention but also help communicate a brand’s personality and tone effectively. From social media campaigns to websites, the right choice of stylish fonts can set a brand apart, making it instantly recognizable and memorable.

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Finalists of the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Focus on the Wily and Witless

Colossal

Clingy bear cubs, a lion-hearted discussion, and a gecko grin are just a few of the giggle-worthy finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. From nearly 9,000 submissions from photographers in 98 countries, jurors selected 40 entries for the final round, illuminating a wide range of mammals, amphibians, fish, and fowl around the world.

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The best sports fonts for use on jerseys, signage and logos

Creative Bloq

Take your sporting designs to the next level with these impactful fonts.

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Hyde Hotel Bodrum Marries Historical Charm With Contemporary Luxury

Design Milk

At the confluence of the Aegean and wider Mediterranean seas – but also ancient and contemporary times – Bodrum is a coastal city in southwestern Turkey that serves as a first point of entry for an ever-expanding riviera dotted with trendy resorts, many of which have been designed in the almost antiseptic white cube architectural style now found everywhere else in the tropics and subtropics.

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40+ Adorable Halloween Costumes for Kids That They’ll Love!

Graphic Design Junction

When Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air as kids dream about their Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating adventures, and, of course, all the candy! From classic ghost costumes to creative, one-of-a-kind looks, Halloween costumes for kids are more than just an outfit; they’re an expression of their imagination and enthusiasm. For parents, finding the perfect costume that brings joy to their little one is essential—and with our Halloween costumes photo collection, you’ll have plenty of

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30+ Essential Wedding Stationery Templates for Photoshop

SpeckyBoy

Weddings are joyous occasions that create fond memories. It’s one reason why we love to hang on to keepsakes from the day. Each memento is a reminder of good times. Perhaps there’s no better keepsake than wedding stationery. The feel of the paper, the elegant fonts , and the carefully selected color scheme tell a story. It’s no wonder we put so much effort into making them perfect.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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How to curate the perfect soundtrack for your brand's visual identity

Creative Boom

Illustration by Mia Angioy for Creative Boom In the last of our special six-part series, we explore how sonic branding can elevate your brand's presence by leveraging Epidemic Sound's expansive library of music and sound effects. In the ever-changing world of digital content creation, your brand's identity is no longer confined to visual elements alone.

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Jacek Rudzki on graphic design, collecting trash, and returning to a childlike sense of creative freedom

Its Nice That

The Polish graphic designer’s multifaceted practice spans everything from big branding gigs to pin badges, with “no project too small” to take some joy from.

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IMCOLLECTIVE Chooses Function Over Frills for Its Debut Collection

Design Milk

Kicking off the launch of their debut furniture line, architecture and design studio IMCOLLECTIVE , founded by Inês Moreira and Miguel Moreira, embraces modernist principles of design. The debut COLLECTIVE COLLECTION (©COLLECTION) is stripped of any decorative embellishments, focusing instead on the intricacy and strength of wood joinery and the natural beauty of hardwood.

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Chyna Club by Bibliothèque

BP&O

Over the past few decades, high-street menu-scribblers Wagamama has become a rare beacon of actually-very-nice-food among a sea of uninspiring spicy chicken, Giraffes, and Five Guys (arguably, simply too many guys). It turns out Wagamama has some pretty big-name siblings: Mayfair’s Michelin starred, celebrity-beloved Hakkasan; Thai stalwart Busaba; Cantonese eaterie Yauatcha; and Turkish restaurant chain Yamabahce all sit within the The post Chyna Club by Bibliothèque appeared first on BP&O

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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5 Elements of Iconic Digital Illustrations for Brand Merchandise

Graphic Design Junction

Ever gazed upon a hoodie or mug design and wondered, “How in the world did they come up with that?” A spectacular digital illustration can make your brand’s merchandise as iconic as the Apple logo or the Nike swoosh. Just as a viral TikTok dance sets the internet ablaze, an iconic design can make your brand the talk of the town. So, what’s behind an iconic illustration?

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Adobe reveals a content authenticity app to 'champion creator protection and attribution'

Creative Boom

Research has found that 91 per cent of creative professionals seek a reliable way to attach attribution to their art and design. Adobe's soon-to-launch Content Authenticity is a tool that may just offer that solution. Today, Adobe has introduced its Content Authenticity web app, which enables creatives to protect their work by attaching evidence proving it could have only been done by them.

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Europalia - art2gether

Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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A New Office in Mumbai Highlights Sustainable Design

Design Milk

The Vibrant Group India , a leading real estate development company in Mumbai, specializes in apartments and commercial properties with an emphasis on today’s eco-friendly living. The design by Sanjay Puri Architects reflects the organization’s own portfolio and commitment to environmental stewardship. “We wanted to convey their message of building green,” says Sanjay Puri, founder and principal of his eponymous firm.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.

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What brands can learn from Instagram’s new sonic logo: where did it go wrong?

Creative Bloq

While Instagram’s newly launched sonic logo has drawn criticism, there are lessons to be learned from the media company’s choices.

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Bella Figura Real Wedding: Bilingual Gatefold Invitations with Floral Accents

Press'd

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Shannon and Cesar through our NYC studio to create their beautiful invitation and program. We’ll let Shannon take it from here to share more about their wedding details! CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A BIT ABOUT YOUR WEDDING AND YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE EVENT? Our wedding took place this past August in San Francisco, CA.

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Oliver Li's warm and tactile illustrations convey his love of nature and the cosmos

Creative Boom

We chat with the up-and-coming Chinese artist about his creative journey so far, the thinking behind his process, and how the English coast inspired his work. Oliver Li is a young artist who's making waves, both literally and metaphorically. His illustrations are characterised by vibrant colours, often featuring blue and green, and a unique fuzzy texture that evokes a warm, tactile feel.

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Europalia - art2gether

Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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Calico Wallpaper Makes Gold With Alchemy and Enchantment

Design Milk

Since 2013, Calico Wallpaper has presented the finest, most immersive wall murals on the market. Their new collection is in collaboration with Kindergarten teacher and Early Childhood Educator Janene Ping. Ping, who maintains a prolific natural dyeing practice, aims to highlight the balance and beauty of nature. Teaching at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School for thirty years has given her the insight and sensitivity needed to foster a love for the great outdoors in our little ones.

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How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

SpeckyBoy

The web seems to move at the speed of light. The tools and best practices we use today will soon be outdated. It’s a vicious cycle we repeat again and again. That often leaves us with some form of technical debt. It could be a WordPress theme that isn’t compatible with the latest version of PHP. Or a hacked-together layout that won’t adapt to future needs.

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Adobe announces over 100 new features across Creative Cloud, including text-to-video

Creative Bloq

More AI expansion in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more.

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Nature and Geometry Merge in Yulia Brodskaya’s Meticulously Quilled Paper Birds

Colossal

From individual strips of colorful, methodically folded paper, Yulia Brodskaya ’s vibrant compositions take wing. In a new series of quilled artworks, the artist ( previously ) taps into her love of drawing to emphasize the power of a line. “In my paper art practice, a drawn two-dimensional line is represented by a three-dimensional strip of paper glued on its edge,” Brodskaya says.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.

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The Windmill Air Purifier Is an Air Purifier That Actually Looks Cool

Design Milk

Windmill has previously impressed with its well-designed home tech, and its latest offering, The Windmill Air Purifier , is no exception. This air purifier not only enhances indoor air quality but also seamlessly blends into any space no matter where it’s placed with its design-forward aesthetic. Inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian minimalism, The Windmill Air Purifier stands out with its clean lines and modern appeal.

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Choice is not the enemy

UX Collective

When “don’t make users choose” is a lie — a crazy housing experience case from New York. Interface by author Why do we think that users don’t want to think? Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Me Think was published 24 years ago and became a must-read for anyone in UX. The idea of creating interfaces that require minimal effort from users was groundbreaking at the time.

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A Spanish Cocktail Bar that Evokes Golden Treasure

Azure Magazine

You might not find the legendary lost city of El Dorado on the 24th floor of the NHow Hotel in Amsterdam, but you will find Sonora Bar — a luxury Spanish cocktail bar steeped in the mythology of pre-Columbian design. Designed by Barcelona-based studio El Equipo Creativo , Sonora Bar brings Latin American flavours — including their singnature Azul Margarita — to a European audience.

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Ryohei Kadokura's whimsical illustrations invite us to explore the absurd

Creative Boom

There's a sense of childlike wonder in the work of this Japanese illustrator, who's committed to challenging social norms through his art with wit and humour. Japanese artist Ryohei Kadokura stands out as a fresh and innovative voice in the world of modern illustration. Influenced by Japanese manga, Western comics and poster illustrations, his style is characterised by playful, rounded forms and a subtle sense of fun that transcends cultural boundaries.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?