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The best subtitle fonts for accessibility

Creative Bloq

Here are the accessible fonts to use for subtitling video, TV and film content, with advice from experts. Subtitles are vital for accessibility.

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Why accessibility shouldn't compromise on aesthetic

Creative Boom

SomeOne founding partner Simon Manchipp delves into their recent project with the Motability Scheme, explaining why brands in this sector need to change. Nowadays, there's no excuse for brands and services to be inaccessible with so many tools at their disposal to ensure otherwise. Equally, there's no reason to 'play it safe' and compromise on visual appeal.

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14 Photographer Portfolio Examples For Inspiration

Booooooom

Take inspiration from a selection of 15 photographers’ websites on built on Format.

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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. In 1922, Meyer relocated the campus to Oakland’s James Treadwell estate, where it would remain for the next hundred years.

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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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40+ Modern Logo Badge Designs to Spark Your Creativity

Graphic Design Junction

In today’s design world, logo badge designs are a popular trend that continues to inspire both designers and brands. These small yet powerful designs go beyond simple visuals—they share stories, build identities, and create connections. Modern logo badges combine style and practicality, making them a top choice for businesses, events, and creative projects.

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Jamie Hewlett recreates Tank Girl for the 21st century

Creative Boom

The irreverent, tank-driving troublemaker has been captured in a somewhat sultry moment by her original creator for a one-off open-edition print. Way back in 1988, comic artist Jamie Hewlett and writer Alan Martin created Tank Girl—a female character with a snarl, wit, and attitude who seemed to perfectly represent the vibe of a youth culture that was tired of batting back the same-old platitudes and prejudices faced by kids in the 1970s, 1960s, '50s, and so on.

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SHED Revives a Mid-Century House in Portland With Japanese Minimalism

Design Milk

Nestled in a serene, forested enclave of Portland, Oregon, the Mori House merges mid-century modern architecture with contemporary minimalist sensibilities. Originally designed in 1963 by Saul Zaik, a revered figure in Pacific Northwest architecture, this home has been thoughtfully reimagined by SHED Architecture & Design to meet the aesthetic and functional needs of its new owners: a young family with a passion for design.

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30+ Best Christmas Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to bring your creative projects to life with the perfect touch of festive cheer. Whether you’re designing greeting cards, holiday-themed branding, or decorative invitations , choosing the right fonts can set the mood and make your work shine. Christmas fonts are a must-have for any designer or hobbyist aiming to capture the warmth, joy, and nostalgia of the holiday season.

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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

© Photography: Peter Hauser Kühne's latest publication wrestles with the romanticisation of craftsmanship in a digital age and explores how he merges these two worlds through his ever-evolving practice. It seems that everywhere we look, there is news on advances in technology and the rise of digital techniques, even in the art and design world. The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing co

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Improve Your Social Media Presence with a Minimalist Template Set

We And The Color

We all know that effective social media content requires engaging visuals and clear messaging. Orangeberry , a talented Adobe Stock contributor, delivers exactly that with this set of 12 modern and minimalist social media post templates. Designed with bold typography and a sleek aesthetic, this collection is tailored for platforms like Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Reddit, Facebook, and others.

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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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Muller Van Severen Explores the Synergy Between Art and Function

Design Milk

Muller Van Severen has spent the last 15 years masterfully blurring the lines between art and design, and their latest exhibition, Frames , at the Tim Van Laere Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium, takes this exploration to new heights. The exhibition, their first solo show at the gallery, is an immersive experience that challenges our understanding of space, functionality, and sculpture.

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Pennsylvania’s Longwood Gardens Takes a Breath of Fresh Air

Azure Magazine

Spanning some 40 hectares, Pennsylvania’s Longwood Gardens is one of North America’s most storied horticultural settings. It’s a heritage that spans thousands of years, reflected in the wealth of Lenape artifacts discovered across the site — an immemorial hub of agriculture, fishing and hunting. In the late 18th century, an impressively diverse arboretum stretched across the landscape, becoming a popular outdoor gathering spot for community picnics and socials.

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Spooky and kooky: Five children's illustrators who are a touch mysterious

Creative Boom

Katty Maurey, Daphne Schenderling, Abi Bi, Becky Colvin and Helen Brady are rising stars in children's illustration – but cute, happy and fluffy isn't always on the agenda. As much as their parents may want to wrap them in cotton wool, children love a little peril. It's part and parcel of exploring the world, growing up, and learning to deal with the difficult things in life.

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Hurry, Adobe’s Black Friday Sale Ends Soon: 50% Off Creative Cloud All Apps

We And The Color

Hi folks, this is a quick reminder that time is running out for Adobe’s amazing Black Friday sale, offering up to 50% off the Creative Cloud All Apps annual plan. This special discount is available for both monthly-billed and upfront payment subscriptions. The sale ends on November 29 , providing an excellent opportunity to access Adobe’s renowned suite of tools at a fraction of the regular price.

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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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New Year, New Fonts: Fresh Free Fonts for Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

As we usher in the New Year, it’s the perfect opportunity to revamp your design toolkit with a fresh collection of fonts. Typography is a vital element in any creative project, setting the tone and conveying the message with style. This year’s collection offers a range of free fonts tailored for every designer’s needs—whether you’re creating festive Christmas designs, sleek advertising posters, bold logos, or compact, impactful layouts with condensed fonts.

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Audi's new branding is proving almost as controversial as Jaguar's

Creative Bloq

What's going on the automotive industry this month?

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

Creative Boom

While the country watched the crowning of another Great British Bake Off winner, we caught up with the man behind the moreish illustrations on the show. It's impossible to visit the homepage of Welsh illustrator Tom Hovey's website without working up an appetite. From mouth-watering burgers to boozy ice creams, he's drawn up a dream menu of delicious foods throughout his career.

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A blocky blank canvas: how Minecraft is inspiring a new wave of art and design

Its Nice That

Generative art, immersive installations, and virtual music festivals – Minecraft’s cultural cachet goes far beyond the Overworld.

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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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Eye Health Tips for Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

Today, graphic design work continues to be a competitive career path, with over 21,000 job openings projected yearly, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. As digitization and online marketing continue to be essential elements for businesses and brands worldwide, graphic design talent is in demand. However, graphic designers must maintain their health and well-being as the market constantly grows to fulfill client requests effectively.

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The KFC x Burger King collab is a genius marketing move

Creative Bloq

Squashed beef never looked so delicious.

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New look and new showreel for Mutant Hands

Creative Boom

James Wignall has curated a new reel to encapsulate his recent animation work and created a fresh visual identity to boot. Mutant Hands – AKA animator and art director James Wignall – burst onto the creative scene back in 2005, one of a new wave of creatives at the vanguard of the noughties motion graphics revolution. Bringing together vector graphics, geometry and desktop animation tools, Mutant Hands and his contemporaries brought motion to the internet, pushing bandwidths and the aesthetic of

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Dasha Surma’s artworks are all about making magic out of the mundane

Its Nice That

Drawn to documenting daily life, routine, and memory the illustrator is making “an effort to greet things whether they are remarkable or not”.

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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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India Mahdavi’s Mediterranean Revival of Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel

Design Milk

Monte-Carlo Beach , a historic retreat perched on the edge of the Mediterranean, has been reimagined through the creative lens of architect and designer India Mahdavi. The near-centenarian hotel bridges its glamorous past with contemporary elegance, honoring its Riviera roots while appealing to modern sensibilities. At the heart of her redesign is a return to the spirit of Mediterranean villas – spaces that embrace their environment through natural light and elegant simplicity.

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The Philadelphia 76ers hilarious design fail proves the importance of kerning

Creative Bloq

Always check your spacing.

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4 practical steps to recover your lost creativity

Creative Boom

Feeling creatively stuck? Award-winning author and creative director Radim Malinic explains how creativity lies not in relentless effort but in cultivating mindful, intentional practices that nurture our innate problem-solving abilities. Creativity is almost impossible to define. That's part of its magic. Regardless of who we are or what we're creating, it's a process that always starts with the same thing: a blank page.

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WE AND THE COLOR’s Podcast The Talk Now on Apple Podcasts

We And The Color

Explore Art and Design with Ease I am happy to announce that WE AND THE COLOR’s art and design podcast, The Talk , has expanded its availability. In addition to Spotify and Amazon Music , you can now enjoy our insightful discussions and expert interviews on Apple Podcasts. This move aims to make The Talk accessible to a wider audience, catering especially to Apple users who rely on the platform for their daily dose of inspiration.

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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.

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Alex Khabbazi is animating with unusual analogue tools for their tactile, twitchy effects

Its Nice That

The Brighton-based visual artist’s new creative avenue has seen him animating everything from wool to receipt print reels.

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"This rebrand was a real high-wire act": How we Made the RSPCA's new visual identity

Creative Bloq

I speak to JKR and the RSPCA about the rebrand that won big at this year's Brand Impact Awards.

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How Shazam’s UX delivers instant gratification

UX Collective

Shazam has mastered the art of instant song recognition, creating a UX that feels magical with just one tap. Discover how Shazam’s design taps into our curiosity and love for quick answers, giving users that satisfying moment of discovery right when they need it most. Source: Simply Life by Honey Madison We’ve all been there. Sitting in a public place, a song begins to play.

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15+ Best Free Sports Fonts for Creatives

SpeckyBoy

Graphic design related to sports has a unique visual identity. It often shines through in its typography. You’ll find big, bold characters that represent motion. It’s as if the text is reaching toward the next challenge. As such, most traditional fonts won’t do when it comes to sports marketing. You’ll want something that gives you action and energy.

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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.