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The buzzwords creatives are ditching in 2025 (and what to say instead)

Creative Boom

Oh, the buzzwords we still use but chuckle at. Image licensed via Adobe Stock We explore which buzzwords creatives want to banish and look into a useful new app that might just be the answer to our prayers. Ah, the creative industrieswhere everyone is an innovator, a disruptor, and, apparently, a master of "synergy". But if you've spent more than five minutes in a meeting or scrolling through design briefs, you'll know there's a whole lexicon of tired, overused buzzwords that have lost all meani

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'The posters are weird': Inside the unapologetically bold art of Soho Rep theatre

Creative Bloq

Illustration meets the stage in this immersive visual project.

Art 110
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Koto launches accessible learning hub for emerging talent

Creative Boom

Through accessible e-books and practical advice, Seasoned aims to demystify branding and provide actionable insights for aspiring creatives. Global design studio Koto has launched a new learning hub to bridge the gap between design businesses and prospective talent. We're all too aware of the barriers to entry into the creative industries, and despite many working towards more inclusive hiring processes and doing educational outreach, it can still feel impenetrable.

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Why Krita is the new Photoshop

Creative Bloq

As the toolsets expand, how much more does PS have over Krita?

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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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The buzzwords creatives are ditching in 2025 (and what to say instead)

Creative Boom

Oh, the buzzwords we still use but chuckle at. Image licensed via Adobe Stock We explore which buzzwords creatives want to banish and look into a useful new app that might just be the answer to our prayers. Ah, the creative industrieswhere everyone is an innovator, a disruptor, and, apparently, a master of "synergy". But if you've spent more than five minutes in a meeting or scrolling through design briefs, you'll know there's a whole lexicon of tired, overused buzzwords that have lost all meani

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Unity-powered Mindshow puts animation directors on virtual sets

Creative Bloq

The real-time virtual production platform could transform animation workflows.

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I love the ingenious design of the new Alien: Earth poster

Creative Bloq

Fans are praising the clever imagery.

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Jason Lyons sees in the Lunar New Year with magnificent whisky packaging

Creative Boom

Let's raise a glass of scotch and light the fireworks for the illustrator behind Royal Salute's Lunar New Year Special Edition box art for 2025! As Lunar New Year is celebrated in Asia and by cultures around the world, British-Chinese illustrator Jason Lyons has unveiled a project very close to his heart. Working in his colourful style of dreamlike surrealism, Jason has painted the box art for Royal Salute whisky's 21-year-old Lunar New Year Special Edition.

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Tom Cubitt has mastered the art of movement in his theatrical illustrations

Its Nice That

A qualified architect, the London-based artist has been expanding his practice in recent years, exploring the boundless potential of coloured pencils.

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Should creatives be thinking about Gen Beta already?

Creative Boom

FORM Studio. Photography via. 2025 marks the start of a new generational demographic, Generation Beta, born between now and 2039. Futurists are already trying to guess what characteristics will define this group, whether it's significant technological integration, a culture of enhanced curiosity and inclusivity, or a hyperawareness of sustainability.

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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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BILL MAYER IN THE NEW YORK TIMES

Illustration Art

I've had some unkind things to say about illustration in the New York Times in recent years. I felt that the Times had lost its taste for traditional drawing, and its replacements-- digital collages , naive scrawls , and postmodern mewlings -- were unworthy of the Times. I suggested the Times had succumbed to the "I'm-so-smart-I don't-have-to-draw-well" attitude that infected too many other publications.

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CxM Magazine’s Bold Editorial Design Transformation

Abduzeedo

CxM Magazines Bold Editorial Design Transformation abduzeedo 01/28 2025 Explore CxM Magazines bold editorial design and modular grid system, celebrating streetwear, music, and culture. CxM Magazine, designed by Jihwan Jeon, is a stunning reimagining of Complex Magazine, merging bold editorial design with cultural storytelling. This project transforms a traditional magazine into a collectible art piece, reflecting the pulse of streetwear, music, and contemporary culture.

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2025 Design Trends

Press'd

Were always looking for new trends to share with you. To start the new year, we sat down with designer Katie Magee to gain insight into 2025 design trends and get an idea of what you can expect to see in luxury invitations. Designing with us for over five years, Katie loves clean lines and fine detail, which naturally lends itself to letterpress printing.

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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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Clear communication: the silent architect of good design

Its Nice That

Behind every successful design project is a foundation of clear communication.

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How Eternal Strands' complex chaos was made possible

Creative Bloq

Game director Frederic St. Laurent and CTO Louis Tremblay discuss using Unreal Engine 5's tools and artistic choices.

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Want people to care about users? Lay out what’s at stake if they don’t

UX Collective

Change is hard, but you must lay out why it’s necessary in a UX story Continue reading on UX Collective

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Nintendo has quietly launched a huge sale with up to 70% off

Creative Bloq

Stock up your game library before the Switch 2 arrives.

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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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DeepSeek rains on the AI hype parade

UX Collective

Uh-Oh. Who could have predicted “AI” is a dotcom bubble?

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Fanta's just unveiled the most garish Xbox branding collab yet

Creative Bloq

I've just been blinded by an Xbox controller.

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Anbassa by Office Abrami Rojas — Thisispaper

This is Paper

In the bustling center of Pantin, a suburb straddling the edges of Paris, a modest 1935 Art Deco building has been rebornnot as a museum or monument, but as a specialty coffee shop and roastery Anbassa designed by Office Abrami Rojas (OAR).

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The Last Half of Darkness remake looks even scarier than the original

Creative Bloq

The retro horror game is back to terrify us all over again.

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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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Being picky and paying attention to detail is kind of Tiquismiquis Club’s whole thing

Its Nice That

The Malaga-based studio is dedicated to getting the nitty gritty right, with cultural and artistic projects that boast immaculate editorial layouts and thought-out identity systems for all kinds of creative clients.

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OK, there are no Lego deals for International Lego Day, but I've found some savings on awesome Lego alternatives

Creative Bloq

Well, if Lego isn't going to give us any deals.check out these alternatives.

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Margie Rischiotto’s practice is where internet core meets fever dream fantasy

Its Nice That

Drawing from early internet aesthetics and the childhood escape that they offered, Margies world satisfies ones nostalgia whilst exploring discomfort and interpretation.

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DeepSeek's sudden explosion just changed the AI game

Creative Bloq

AI's big guns have been taken by surprise.

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How to Create Stunning Typography With the Corel Type Tool Kit

Download this free eBook to learn how you can create stunning typography, using the basics, such as placing text, to advanced controls like ligatures, variable fonts, effects, tracking, range kerning, and everything in between. Learn how to: Use Character Control to add variety to your font styles. Use Paragraph Control to manage spacing, alignment, justification and more.

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Norwich University of the Arts identity

Communication Arts

For this arts university’s identity, design firm North married tradition and modernity by drawing from its community and Norwich’s rich history of craft.

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Importance Of Local SEO For Small Businesses

Straight North

Imagine stepping into your neighborhood, phone in hand, eager to find the perfect café or a reliable mechanic nearby. With just a few taps, you uncover a wealth of local businesses ready to meet your needs. This is the essence of local SEO – a strategic way to boost local search rankings and connect businesses with the customers who matter most.

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TfL launches 25-year celebratory campaign with VCCP and Wavemaker UK

Creative Boom

'Making Every Journey Matter for 25 Years' includes illustrated posters that will be rolled out throughout 2025, each offering a different take on the same brief. VCCP and Wavemaker UK are behind the creative work for Transport for London's (TfL) new integrated ad campaign, which marks its 25th anniversary through vivid illustrations. The whole campaign is underpinned by London's rich culture, TfL's spirit of innovation, and its ability to really change people's lives.

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2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards Winner: Jess Martinez

Booooooom

For our first-ever Booooooom Illustration Awards, supported by Format , we selected 5 winners, one for each of the following categories: Editorial, Personal, Product & Packaging, Advertising & Promotional, Student. Now it is our pleasure to introduce the winner of the Student category, Jess Martinez. Jess Martinez is a Mexican-American illustrator and designer, born and raised Los Angeles, creating work under the pseudonym Scion Illustration.

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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.