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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. The crafting can take days and sometimes even weeks."

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The S**t Show: Eccentric ad creative Mark Denton shares unseen creative doodles

Creative Boom

He's kept all of the creative doodles he's penned over the years, and now he's releasing The S**t Show, an art exhibition to commemorate his creative progress and prowess in a collection that presents his ideas crafted into existence. And for the first time, they're available for public perusal. Not ad creative Mark Denton.

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A Hybrid Mass Timber Addition Unifies the California College of the Arts

Azure Magazine

The California College of the Arts (CCA) has lived many lives since it was founded by Frederick Meyer in 1907. Then known as the School of the California Guild of Arts and Crafts, it set up shop in the Studio Building in downtown Berkeley with just 43 students enrolled.

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The best new typefaces for September from leading foundries and designers

Creative Boom

This typeface reimagines classic design principles for the digital age, featuring carefully crafted letterforms with optical precision and subtle corrections. More specifically, its mix of conventional and rebellious letterforms makes it ideal for children's books, educational materials, and playful branding projects.

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

Creative Boom

From their studios in London and LA, they focus on crafting immersive brand experiences that connect emotionally, driven by the belief that creativity has the power to shape culture, inspire action, and challenge perspectives. Akin by Need RELM by Need Edward Watt and Laura Thomson of Need 14.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

Kristen Nikosey: The Art and Craft of Communication Janet Allinger: With Tongue Planted Firmly in Cheek Laura Smith: Reinventing Retro Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Debbie Millman: Modern Design Discourse’s Chief Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Bigger is definitely better. Her book illustrations are rich.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 It builds on mid to late-twentieth-century educational strategies. Buy on Amazon 3. Thinkertoys.