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

Creative Boom

Recent projects that have jumped onto our radar have included their rebrand of KALW , a storied public radio brand, and a refresh of media network CNET , inspired by the 'golden age' of the printing press. Its work often blends bold visual design with strategic storytelling, creating memorable brand identities that resonate on a global scale.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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

Creative Boom

For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember." 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. But that would be a mistake.

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Instagram vs Facebook: Navigating the Social Media Showdown

Inkbot Design

Instagram vs Facebook: Navigating the Social Media Showdown In today's highly connected world, social media has become a defining force, shaping online interactions and impacting various facets of life. Since their inception in 2010 and 2004, respectively, they have carved distinct niches while also overlapping in critical areas.

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Through Mixed-Media Quilts, Pacita Abad Dives Into the Lush Marine Ecosystems of the Philippines

Colossal

All images courtesy of Tina Kim Gallery, shared with permission After a traumatic childhood moment in which she nearly drowned, Pacita Abad (1946-2004) developed a profound fear of water. Evidence of Abad’s fascination with the lush ecosystems, the mixed-media works stitch together a vibrant tapestry of what lies below the surface.

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Content Marketing Tricks: Social Media, Email, and Beyond

Inkbot Design

Content Marketing Tricks: Social Media, Email, and Beyond In 2023, when smartphones and social media have created an era of information overload, businesses face an immense challenge in capturing their audience's fleeting attention. The stories resonated with women who often felt unrepresented in media.

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Site Visit: Bruce Mau

Azure Magazine

Join AZURE Media as we go face-to-face with acclaimed Chicago-based designer, author and thinker Bruce Mau , the next subject in our ongoing series Site Visit. Site Visit is a new collection of virtual talks bringing you face to face with some of the most exciting international architects and designers working today.