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The best podcasts for creative inspiration in 2025

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Fuel your creative fire with these hidden audio gems, which offer practical advice, inspiration and fresh perspectives to inspire the modern professional. With so much white noise online these days, finding genuine inspiration can be a challenge. And, well, that's one of the reasons people like podcasts so much. A restful and upbeat alternative to doomscrolling, a great podcast enables you to turn periods you might otherwise consider "dead time" (commuting, doing h

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Expand Your Notions of Lighting With Sorpresa by Samuel Wilkinson

Design Milk

We always love to see an easter egg in product design, and Samuel Wilkinson doesn’t disappoint with his newest lighting solution a chandelier produced in collaboration with Danish brand Astep. Sorpresa utilizes a specific mechanism that, once released from its paper sheath, expands from just a couple inches to just over 43 inches at its finished size.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at GRAGRA Gallery & Letterpress Studio spotlights the legendary printer's work alongside pieces from emerging designers he has mentored. Alan Kitching, one of the most celebrated letterpress printers of our time, is bringing his work to Madrid for a new exhibition that explores heritage, craftsmanship, and the evolving role of print in a digital world.

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One by One Flagship Showroom Is a Space for Resilience and Joy

Design Milk

Water holds memory, with modern representations steeped in human traditions surrounding the element. Purification, reflection, and even jubilation. The Kyiv, Ukraine, flagship showroom for fashion retailer One by One is mindfully crafted to tap into this phenomenon recalling the child-like spirit of joy and whimsy, which flows through a collective consciousness sharing the same fondness for a summers day poolside.

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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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Korean Air unveils elegant new brand identity in collaboration with Lippincott

Creative Boom

The airlines first rebrand in 40 years signals its evolution into a top-tier global carrier. Korean Air has unveiled a refined new brand identity, marking the first major refresh in four decades. Designed by global brand consultancy Lippincott, the rebrand is a pivotal step in the airlines transformation from a national carrier to a premium global airline.

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Louis Poulsen Reinterprets a Danish Classic Lamp for Outdoor Living

Design Milk

Its that time of the year when we start to romanticize the small but meaningful ways well embrace the changing seasons. With spring just around the corner, our thoughts turn to lingering alfresco dinners, warm evening conversations, and the glow of soft light extending the night just a little longer. With Louis Poulsen’s newest design, the VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp , well be able to illuminate our outdoor moments with warmth and ease, carrying the glow well beyond sunset.

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Julian Opie’s 10-Foot Pedestrians Are a Joyous Surprise

Design Milk

Julian Opie’s distinct artistic language is recognizable across the world whether in massive pubic sculpture, digital animations, or paint, his human figures always surprise with how much individuality is conveyed in such reduced forms. His newest work, on view now at Lisson Gallery in New York plays with scale, movement, and three different materials while also debuting a new series of work that is his first to depict children.

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Lonsdale Asia: How a humble underdog became a creative powerhouse in Singapore and beyond

Creative Boom

Managing director Nadia Romanis and executive creative director Muriel Schildknecht reflect on the studios evolution, its commitment to collaboration, and why creative diversity keeps them at the forefront of brand storytelling in Asia and beyond. Lonsdale Asia wasnt always the creative powerhouse it is today. Originally founded in 2010 as Why? Brand Design, the studio was established by an ex-marketeer who spotted a gap in the industry - a need for a design agency that blended creativity with r

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How to easily create complex and abstract animation using Maya

Creative Bloq

Amid Rajabi teaches you how to create atmospheric robotic strands with Maya’s Bifrost plugin, with help from Arnold and Nuke.

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How Motion Graphics Can Elevate Brand Storytelling

Graphic Design Junction

This article delves into the intricacies of how motion graphics can elevate brand storytelling, exploring their benefits, applications, and the psychological impact they have on audiences. The post How Motion Graphics Can Elevate Brand Storytelling first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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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See exclusive art from a gorgeous new edition of iconic China Miéville novel

Creative Bloq

The Folio Society's latest book, illustrated by Doug Bell, is a thing of beauty.

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Consistency in Your Social Media Strategy: A Comprehensive Approach

Noupe

Across the fast-paced digital-scape, social media platforms have become goldmines for modern marketers. It acts as a bridge for companies while forging impactful connections and building thought leadership. The truth is most brands and users merely focus on creativity and the content aspects of a social media strategy. But consistent posting stands as the most essential yet frequently ignored factor here.

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The new Freakier Friday poster is making me sad

Creative Bloq

Is it just another sequel for the sake of it?

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With His New Milan Show, Benjamin Hubert Sets Out to Solve the World’s Problems

Azure Magazine

By 2015, London designer Benjamin Hubert had become one of the industrys brightest talents and his first studio, Benjamin Hubert Limited, capitalized on that name recognition.That’s what made it a bit of a surprise when, 10 years ago, Hubert abandoned this eponymous branding to kickstart a whole new operation: Layer. That fresh moniker marked the start of his career’s second chapter, which he has dedicated to addressing more multi-faceted design problems still creating products, bu

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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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Savage GDC 2025 billboard ad is revenge for Google Stadia layoffs

Creative Bloq

Revenge of the Savage Planet lays on the satire.

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Ocean Census Expeditions Discover More Than 800 New Marine Species

Colossal

Involving more than 800 scientists from more than 400 institutions worldwide, Ocean Census has embarked on ten expeditions and numerous workshopsso farwith a sole aim: discovering new species in the “world’s greatest frontier.” Last week, the organization announced that it had discovered 866 new species, further advancing our understanding of marine biodiversity.

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GDC 2025: Lost Colony anime teaser shows ARK: Survival Ascended is the game that has everything

Creative Bloq

Dinosaurs, aliens, robots. and now Michelle Yeoh?

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Is Imperfection the New Perfection? The Rise of Handcrafted Design

We And The Color

Have you noticed this growing trend? It’s all around us. Its a move away from the sleek, sterile perfection of the digital world. Instead, people crave something real. They want something tangible. It’s a yearning for the human touch. This desire is fueling a massive revival: the revival of handcrafted design. Why is this happening? What makes imperfections so appealing?

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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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Badass logo alert: PlayStation launches new studio Dark Outlaw Games

Creative Bloq

It's headed up by COD legend Jason Blundell.

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FREE Font Of the Day – Chintzy

Design Beep

Chintzy is a heartfelt tribute to the soft, expressive, and rounded serif typography that defined the 1960s and 1970s. Its delicate, charming serifs radiate warmth and nostalgia, capturing the essence of typefaces from that iconic era. As a bold, vintage-inspired serif font, ZT Chintzy combines strong, distinctive characters with subtle, refined details.

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The best UK football logos of all time

Creative Bloq

Who’s topping the league of logos?

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15 Vue.js Frameworks and Tools: A Comprehensive Guide

Design Beep

Vue.js has grown into one of the most beloved frontend frameworks in the JavaScript ecosystem, known for its gentle learning curve and flexible architecture. But Vue’s true power lies in its rich ecosystem of frameworks and tools that enhance development productivity. Let’s explore the most significant ones that developers should know in 2025.

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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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You can now own the PlayStation logo… sort of

Creative Bloq

Bandai drops the ultimate gift for gaming fans.

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Creative Colorful Illustrations by Fafo Ferrão

Design You Trust

Fafo Ferro, a Brazilian artist and graphic designer based in Asuncin, Paraguay, is celebrated for his vibrant and playful illustrations brimming with color. His works effortlessly weave nostalgia, as seen in his Super Mario-inspired pieces and visual series documenting travels to places like Salvador and Buenos Aires.

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Mandy Barker’s Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist’s Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

Colossal

“In 2012, I found a piece of material in a rock pool that changed my life,” artist Mandy Barker says. “Mistaking this moving piece of cloth for seaweed started the recovery of synthetic clothing from around the coastline of Britain for the next ten years.” Barker is known for her photographic practice that takes a deep dive into marine debris.

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Best AI Text-to-Video Generators for 2025

HONGKIAT

AI video generators are changing the game, making it easier than ever to create high-quality videos from just a text prompt. Whether youre looking for cinematic realism, smooth animations, or stylized effects, these tools can handle the heavy lifting no video editing skills required. But with so many options out there, how do you know which one is right for you?

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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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The Superb Vintage Digital Collages by Beppe Conti

Design You Trust

Beppe Conti, an Italian art director, designer, and illustrator, creates digital collages that merge organic forms with abstract shapes, exuding a retro charm. Through his surreal and thought-provoking works, he delves into themes of nature, memory, and identity, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

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Korean Air becomes Korean in Lippincott’s rebrand

Design Week

Korean Air is repositioning to offer a hospitality-inspired passenger experience, with branding by Lippincott. The agency’s rebrand follows the unveiling of new cabin interiors last summer by PriestmanGoode, and the recent announcement of new lounges by LTW Designworks in Singapore. The airline’s uniforms will also get a redesign.

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Time to lay the table: These animated still lifes are a satisfying sight

Its Nice That

Spoons, bowls, candles and cups all fall into place in Anjali Kamats playful analogue scenes.

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Channel 5 wants viewers to “reappraise” its programmes via rebrand

Design Week

Channel 5 is rebranding as 5 to encourage viewers to “reappraise” its programmes. The channel, which launched in 1997 and is now the UK’s third biggest commercial TV station, has rolled out a new visual and verbal identity, redesigned its online streaming product, and launched its biggest ever ad campaign. It was bought by Paramount […] Source What to read next: How&How’s Chester Zoo website inspired by streaming platforms | “Design is deciding” R

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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.