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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. Studio DBD 13.

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Defy's anniversary ads for Boyds strike the perfect balance between past and future

Creative Boom

To celebrate its 85th anniversary, it approached Defy , an independent Philadelphia-based marketing company that's been quietly churning out unique angles for powerhouse global clients such as Nike, Ricoh, Comcast, Ritz Carlton, Wilson Sporting Goods and AmeriGas. They loved the tagline, and it just made sense," said Greenblatt.

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A Job for Steve: Nixed Ideas for the iTunes Icon by Felix Sockwell circa 2004

The Logo Smith

The post A Job for Steve: Nixed Ideas for the iTunes Icon by Felix Sockwell circa 2004 appeared first on The Logo Smith. Early Nixed Ideas for the iTunes Icon by Felix Sockwell circa 2004 Been a fan of Felixs’ work for some time. Scroll down to […].

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

Slanted Slanted, which first debuted in 2004, is a biannual, book-like magazine that showcases select graphic design portfolios and discusses major events in the international design and culture scenes. It's headquartered in Germany, and each issue focuses on a specific geographic location and explores the local design world in each one.

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Zhang Liang on developing his gross-out style, working with John M. Blundall, and why you should do your own thing

Creative Boom

I find myself constantly referring to them when working on something, both for clients and my personal work. In 2004, Blundall established The World Through Wooden Eyes collection in Glasgow. Character design is very important in my work, so it's a great resource. Housed in the Mitchell Library, it contained the John M.

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F5: Architect Eddie Maestri’s Dream Car + His Favorite Role

Design Milk

Eddie Maestri , AIA, started designing homes in Dallas in 2004 before officially founding Maestri Studio in 2008. Eddie delivers custom architecture and design tailored to his clients’ styles and needs, influenced by the grand, yet approachable, architecture of his hometown. Today Eddie is joining us for Friday Five ! Being a Dad.

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14 fonts to fall in love with: trending typefaces that designers adore

Creative Boom

Together with our wonderful rag-tag team of collaborators, crew and clients, we explore the relationship type has with code and technology – delivering projects with purpose," they say. In addition to their font catalogue, they develop custom solutions for commercial and institutional clients. Nan Tragedy by NaN 3.

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