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

Creative Boom

Their recent rebrand for Wise brought the idea of ’The World’s Money’ to life across every part of the brand experience, their new identity for Papier showcased the magical power of stationery, and their transformation of pet product brand Omlet included a charmingly tactile illustration style.

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

Creative Boom

It approaches history through the reprinting and re-engraving of European typefaces, features examples of custom typeface production and extensive collaboration, and shows the development of unique applications and digital devices for various typefaces and systems.

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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

Often referred to as the walking encyclopedia of the puppet theatre, Blundall was the most prolific producer of multimedia puppet theatre productions in the UK, with his enduring work still appealing to millions. In 2004, Blundall established The World Through Wooden Eyes collection in Glasgow.

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A crisis of meaning in UX Design

UX Collective

In the innovation stage, design offered immense value to companies looking to distinguish their products and services. Businesses had technology they didnt know how to wield, and so the designer acted as sense-maker, helping to translate capability into tangible, useful, and desirable products and experiences.

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Product Management Books: The Ultimate Collection

Canny

Right now, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of product management books out there. With more books comes more research, and the last thing anyone wants to do is spent hours trawling through book sites in search of the best product management books. Here are the best product management books that we just can’t put down!

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

Creative Boom

The font was created by Vectro Type , a typeface design studio based in Portland, Oregon, that offers retail fonts, bespoke typeface design, and font production services. Queens was created by Kilotype , a German foundry that was established in 2012 and promised extensive language support and high production standards with every typeface.

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Poul Kjærholm’s PK15 Is a Masterpiece in Steam Bent Wood

Design Milk

The really interesting part is that it looks so easy to make, but it’s actually really, really difficult in production and construction,” said Marie-Louise Høstbo, Creative Design Director, Fritz Hansen. And when the PK15 was later put into production from 1990 to 2004 it used a different woodworking technique.