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This Futurisitic XR Lab Looks Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Film

Design Milk

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), collectively known together as Mixed Reality (XR), are rapidly advancing as companies focus on miniaturizing AR technology and enhancing VR capabilities. While fully immersive virtual collaboration may be the future, today’s priority is to develop, learn, and collaborate on XR technology in the physical world.

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25+ Best Playful Fonts for Creative Designs: Unleash Your Inner Creativity!

Graphic Design Junction

Design is all about expression, and what better way to add a splash of personality than with playful fonts? Whether you're crafting a whimsical logo, a vibrant poster , or a fun social media graphic The post 25+ Best Playful Fonts for Creative Designs: Unleash Your Inner Creativity! first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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This Futuristic XR Lab Looks Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Film

Design Milk

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), collectively known together as Mixed Reality (XR), are rapidly advancing as companies focus on miniaturizing AR technology and enhancing VR capabilities. While fully immersive virtual collaboration may be the future, today’s priority is to develop, learn, and collaborate on XR technology in the physical world.

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Mastering typography in design systems with semantic tokens and responsive scaling

UX Collective

Creating efficient, consistent, and flexible typography for digital platforms using modern design system principles. When designers no longer have to reinvent the wheel for every project, the entire process becomes much smoother and more efficient. This is the beauty of a design system, it makes the whole process smoother and faster. As w eibel explains, beyond just saving time, its about working more effectively, keeping all the parts consistent, and making sure users have a clear and organized

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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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Why Do Clients Think We Have a Magic Button? Unveiling the Unspoken Struggles of a Designer

We And The Color

Have you ever felt like clients think design is just poof magic? Like designers simply press a button and bam, a masterpiece appears? Well, you are not alone! The struggles of a designer are often hidden beneath the surface. Clients often don’t see the complex processes behind every visually appealing project. Understanding this perception gap is key.

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Why Law Firms Need Professional Graphic Design to Stand Out

Graphic Design Junction

Law firms face a tough challenge. The market is packed, and gaining trust can be hard. You need to prove you're the right choice. That's where visual branding comes in. Good graphic design isn't just pretty; The post Why Law Firms Need Professional Graphic Design to Stand Out first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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A London Parking Garage Becomes a Gymrat Utopia

Azure Magazine

There are few places less conducive to human health and social connection than a parking garage. Practically an antithesis to dynamic urban life, hulking automotive infrastructure remains a vexing problem even in cities aiming to reconsider their dependance on the car. In Calgary, for example, an above-ground parkade which was built to open up nearby surface lots for development by 5467896 Architecture is designed to accomodate more inspiring future uses , with a basketball court, caf and exhi

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Follow these 11 steps to create a striking concept art for video games, mixing Photoshop and Blender

Creative Bloq

Paint and model a breathtaking fantasy environment by using photogrammetry, kitbashing and more using this pro workflow.

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Need a Killer Resume Presentation? How Can This InDesign Template Transform Your Application?

We And The Color

Let’s be honest for a moment. The job search can feel like shouting into the void sometimes, can’t it? You spend hours perfecting your traditional resume, ensuring every bullet point shines, every achievement is quantified, you hit ‘send’ and then… wait. You know your skills and experience are top-notch, but how do you make sure your application truly grabs attention amidst a sea of black and white text documents?

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Support Independent Type II Redefines Editorial Design

Abduzeedo

Support Independent Type II Redefines Editorial Design abduzeedo 03/28 2025 A bold celebration of editorial design through independent type specimens. Discover fresh trends and inspiring typography. Support Independent Type II isnt just a bookits a statement. Designed and edited by Lars Harmsen, Marian Misiak, and Pola Maaczewska, the follow-up to the acclaimed 2020 volume deepens its dive into the thriving world of independent type design.

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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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"We focused on creating something timeless" – why Guild Wars 2 remains an artistically unique game

Creative Bloq

The series' art director reveals why the MMO relies on traditional art skills.

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Inhabitants of a Fictional World Search for Understanding in Damien Cifelli’s Vibrant Paintings

Colossal

In Tarogramma, the imaginary world conceived by Damien Cifelli ( previously ) as a setting for his vibrant paintings, plants are plentiful, but animals don’t exist. The landscapes are as diverse and enigmatic as its inhabitants, who commune with bodies of water, traverse the desert in a suit, and size up an enigmatic object on a dinner plate. Cifelli’s stylish figures investigate their environment to try to understand their place within it.

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Tiny art celebrated in new Post-It note drawing book by renowned artist, Aron Wiesenfeld

Creative Bloq

Collection of detailed drawings launches on Kickstarter today.

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In Vivid Reliquaries, Stan Squirewell Layers Anonymous Portraits and Patterned Textiles

Colossal

Through intimate, mixed-media collages, Stan Squirewell excavates the stories of those who might otherwise be lost in anonymity. The artist gathers images from the Smithsonian’s archives and from friends and family that he then reinterprets with vibrant prints and patterns. Layering unknown pasts with present-day additions, Squirewell explores how everyday traditions and rituals remain through generations.

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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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Shamgod Font Family by Latinotype

We And The Color

Unleash Dynamic ’90s Energy in Your Designs Today with the Shamgod Font! Sometimes you see words on a screen, on a poster, or in a book. Yet, beyond the meaning of the words themselves, the shape of the letters speaks volumes. Some fonts feel serious and traditional. Others might seem playful and lighthearted. Then there are those that just burst with energy, almost leaping off the page.

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Wait! Is xTool making 3D printers now?

Creative Bloq

This XTool and Snapmaker collab could be a game-changer.

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15 Cat Embroidery Patterns to Help You Celebrate Caturday Every Day

Brown Paper Bag

Jess Long Embroidery This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. Did you know that Saturday is Caturday? This day is for our feline friends in all their bean-cleaning, plant-bothering, lazy-day napping glory. If you use the weekend to recharge, why not do it with an embroidery pattern?

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Nothing wants you to design its next phone

Creative Bloq

Could you improve on last year's glow-in-the-dark beauty?

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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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“Mind’s Atlas”: Stunning Paintings by Katrina Young

Design You Trust

Katrina Young is an Australian artist whose work feels like a heartfelt journal, capturing life’s small joys and fleeting moments. Whether she’s wandering the bustling streets of Shinjuku or soaking in the quiet magic of sunlight on a dog walk, Kat transforms these personal experiences into art that feels warm, nostalgic, and deeply relatable.

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Why I think Nintendo's Virtual Cards could be Switch 2's secret to success

Creative Bloq

You'll be able to share digital games on Switch and Switch 2.

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Crispin Bag by Tavo Offers Peace of Mind for Pet Parents

Design Milk

When it comes to family, their safety is a non-negotiable and that includes our four-legged companions. Whether its a short drive to the dog park or a cross-country road trip, pets deserve the same level of protection as the rest of the family. From the makers of Nuna , a trusted leader and household name for infant and child car seats, Tavo introduces the Crispin Pet Travel Crate , a crash-tested, thoughtfully designed pet carrier that ensures your furry passengers travel in comfort, style, an

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally getting PSSR support, but not all fans are happy

Creative Bloq

To upscale or not upscale?

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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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Artist Spotlight: Marcelo Lavin

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A selection of dreamy digital artworks by artist Marcelo Lavin.

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Ronaldo in Fatal Fury is the weirdest fighting game crossover of all time

Creative Bloq

This is the weirdest fighting game crossover of all time.

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design/leader: LOVE’s design director Leanne Watkinson

Design Week

Leanne Watkinson is design director of Manchester-based LOVE, which works on brand, packaging and campaigns for clients like Häagen-Dazs, Glenmorangie whisky and Back to Nature cereal. Design What would your monograph be called? From Pirouettes to Pixels: A Journey in Motion and Design. I started my creative journey as a contemporary dancer.

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Lenovo Legion R27qe review: a monitor with incredible colour space for its budget price

Creative Bloq

This attractive and affordable Lenovo gaming monitor works just fine for creatives too.

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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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Exploring the Minimalist Aesthetics of the Pontos Kayak

Graphis

Graphis Journal 383 delves into the evolving language of design with the unveiling of the Pontos Packable. The post Exploring the Minimalist Aesthetics of the Pontos Kayak appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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I've used the powerful new Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 gaming laptop for creative work this week, and now I wish I was rich

Creative Bloq

The big and powerful Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 offers graphic oomph and lots of processing power for power-hungry creatives, but at a price.

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F5: Lise Vester on a Favorite Book, Neon Signs in Japan + More

Design Milk

When Lise Vester was completing her design school application, it marked a turning point in her life. Exploring an open-ended theme of family, she visited a hospice center. It was there that Vester experienced the concept of healing architecture, and also realized that she could merge her intuitive instincts with her passion to create something meaningful.

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I'm obsessed with Brian Eno's Photoshop obsession

Creative Bloq

I bet he loves a bit of Ambient Occlusion.

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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.