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The best typography of the 1970s, as chosen by experts

Creative Bloq

From groovy fonts to spaced-out vibes, we explore the iconic typefaces that defined the 1970s.

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The Most Important Typographic Technical Terms Simply Explained

We And The Color

Have you ever paused, captivated by the way a particular piece of text looks? Not just the words themselves, but the way they’re arranged, the shapes they take, the feeling they evoke? That’s the power of typography. It’s a silent language, spoken through the careful crafting of letterforms and their arrangement on the pageor screen.

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Meta's fake Instagram profiles are the most depressing AI development yet

Creative Bloq

Fake people. Fake photos. What's not to like?

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50+ Best Fonts For Logos

Graphic Design Junction

Creating a logo and choosing fonts for logo is a critical step for building a strong brand identity. A well-designed logo can leave a lasting impression on customers and make your brand stand out. Among the key elements that contribute to a stunning logo design , choosing the right font is one of the most important decisions youll make. The font sets the tone and reflects the personality of your brand, whether its modern, classic, or playful.

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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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Star Wars fans will love this fun addition to Spotify's UX

Creative Bloq

Yes, there's a lightsaber.

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Using colour like it costs money: Sergio Membrillas’ emotive, conscious practice

Its Nice That

The perpetual collectors influences bounce from tattoo artists and graphic designers using Helvetica, to Etruscan drawings, traditional ceramics and Egypt.

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Gertrude Abercrombie’s Autobiographical Surrealism Traverses Dreams and Reality

Colossal

Surrealism is meant for me because I am a pretty realistic person but dont like all I see,” Gertrude Abercrombie (1909-1977) once said. “So I dream that it is changed. Then I change it to the way I want it.” Abercrombie’s stark, symbol-rich landscapes and enigmatic portraits painted in oil were influenced by the European Surrealist movement, magical realism, and her own dreams.

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This is a Sleek Portfolio Presentation for the Modern Creator

We And The Color

You know, when you first glance at this eye-catching portfolio presentation template designed by GraphicArtist , it gives off such a sophisticated vibe, doesn’t it? Its clearly made for someone who wants to showcase their work with style. Let’s break it down, shall we? Download the template at Adobe Stock Please note that thistemplate requires Adobe InDesign installed on your computer.

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Colony Presents Experimental Yet Ancestral Lighting by Kawabi

Design Milk

New York-based design group Colony is righting the wrongs in the independent design world a cooperative movement designed to work for the designer, not just with them. In an age of increasingly tight margins as material costs rise, beneficial relationships between distributors and designers are ever more important. Lighting studio Kawabi is emerging as a star addition to Colony’s roster of artists , presenting three inaugural lighting concepts : the Souvenir Collection , the Legume Lamp ,

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User Interface (UI) for Crypto Wallets: Principles for Designing User-Friendly Wallets

Graphic Design Junction

Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm, but navigating the digital asset space can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners. With crypto coin fluctuations like Dogs Price making headlines, more people are looking to manage their assets effectively. A well-designed user interface (UI) for crypto wallets can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and accessible experience.

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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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Designspiration - Untitled Article

Designspiration

Saved by Aegir Hallmundur (@aegir).

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Lost in the Edit

Graphis

For Miami Ad Schools Liv Donaldson, photography is about capturing more than just a momentits about evoking. The post Lost in the Edit appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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Design That Feels: merging sustainability with sensory experiences in packaging


Creative Boom

Philips / TP Vision We sat down with Katie Kubrak, a Central Saint Martins alumni and head of insight at Nirvana CPH, to discuss the future of packaging design. Hint: It's circular, sensorial, and doesn't cut corners. In an era when consumers expect packaging to be far more than just a protective shell, designers are reimagining how a box, a bag, or a label can foster connections and spark delight.

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Double Acts in Pop is, unexpectedly, both a type catalogue and survey of music history’s iconic duos

Its Nice That

The transatlantic foundrys latest publication is itself a surprisingly brilliant fusion of two very different briefs.

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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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Where and when to travel

FlowingData

Bloomberg put together a list of places to visit in 2025. Most of my interest rested on the charts for each place that show the best month to go, based on your nearest origin for flights and hotel prices. Color-coding for best and worst times incorporate context such as holidays and weather.

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Replika AI’s secret to 30M users: what makes it so special

UX Collective

AI, avatars, and the future of mental health Continue reading on UX Collective

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Why I'm not surprised Nike's latest advert used AI

Creative Bloq

Over 5,000 images were generated at the storyboarding stage.

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January 6 defendants, a breakdown

FlowingData

1,580 people were charged with federal crimes for the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The Washington Post shows the court status of each as of December 20, 2024. Many are expecting pardons. I’m not sure what the icons are. Hair? Blobs for visual variation?

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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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What's the future of digital twins?

Creative Bloq

Computational models of complex systems will transform how we approach everything from urban design to healthcare

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Mother knows best! Agua de Madre’s friendly, frenetic brand taps into childhood nostalgia

Its Nice That

London-based designer Chris Chapman, formerly creative director at Adam&Eve, centred the water kefirs colourful packaging around the mother in homage to the drinks mother culture.

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Apple's radical iPhone SE shake-up could mark the end of a design era

Creative Bloq

The last of the small phones is finally growing up.

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A material world: AYFP is a labour of love about the love of labour

Its Nice That

From artist and publisher Emma Crabtree, the magazine explores the radical side of textiles and the community it fosters.

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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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2024 showed we’ve learned nothing from our past accessibility mistakes

UX Collective

The 2024 WebAIM Million results are in and… it’s not good Continue reading on UX Collective

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“Feel empowered for your next conversation, go armed with stats”

Its Nice That

How to start conversations about your salary, and how to prepare so you come out smiling? Katie Cadwell talks about the tricky business of pay negotiations in weeks Creative Career Conundrums.

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The obscure side of Honey

UX Collective

Deceptive design tricks turned a savings tool into a trust trap.

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PAYZ House by Alors Studio — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Amid Payzacs quiet village, PAYZ House by Alors Studio melds bold modernity with tradition, reflecting its surroundings while redefining thema seamless union of contrast and context. Originally constructed in 2007, the villa occupies a privileged, isolated plot that emphasizes the dialogue between the natural and built environment. Its design language is deeply contextual, borrowing from the rugged textures of the surrounding olive trees, aromatic plants, and the dry stone walls that define the

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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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6 Maintenance Tasks to Conduct for Your Affiliate Program

Noupe

Starting an affiliate program is one of the most effective ways to generate traction and grow your business. You authorize others to promote your solutions on your behalf and compensate for their efforts in the form of commissions. However, offering an affiliate program isnt a one-time thing. There are certain ongoing tasks you need to perform for your affiliate program to get you the desired results.

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Georgia Canning on creating creating “physical, immersive moments” in 3D

Its Nice That

The London designer talks through her creative journey how early experiments and Tumblr threads morphed into tactile 3D worlds for forward-thinking fashion brands.

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MAPP

Communication Arts

Pier-Luc Cossette, Thien Vu Dang, and Baillat Studio discuss the MAPP_MTL 2024 festival website's design, interactivity, and tight timeline.

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Offline

Swiss Miss

Loving this poster by Ryan Miller x Rainforest Trust. Ordered!

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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.