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A Design Lover’s Guide to Halloween on Screen

Azure Magazine

The Architectural Replica in Horror Films For film buffs, The Shining is especially sacred because it introduced the Steadicam, which allows us to fluidly follow little Danny as he pedals his tricycle down the hallways of the Overlook hotel. For me, one of the film’s most visceral delights is when Jack Torrance, Danny’s increasingly unhinged dad, peers over a replica of the maze on the hotel grounds – and it morphs into the real thing, his wife and son obliviously traipsing around its hedges.

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Hotlist 2025: the best graphic design books, as voted for by designers

Creative Boom

Palette Perfect by Sara Caldas. Image courtesy of Counter-Print Want to know which graphic design books are most useful? We asked the creative community to vote, and here are the results. In the world of graphic design, you never stop learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques is crucial. But it's also essential to have a strong foundation in the core principles of design.

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25 Free Fonts – Download Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

Free fonts are as essential in design as colors and images, contributing heavily to mood and message. From professional branding projects to personal blog banners, using the right fonts can transform any design into something unique and engaging. Understanding different types of fonts and their distinct characteristics helps creators select fonts that align well with their vision.

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Olympic Museum by Studio Blackburn

BP&O

Few things have a design legacy quite like the Olympics: it’s hard to think of another event or organisation that has both a history spanning more than 120 years (the first modern Olympics’ was in 1896), and a distinct graphic identity each time it takes place. Since every Games has its own unique ‘emblem’ logomark device, the events become sort The post Olympic Museum by Studio Blackburn appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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Desktop Wallpaper: November 2024 With Microsoft

Design Milk

As we count down the final months of 2024’s Designer Desktops , Microsoft Design is bringing us a dose of zen just in time for the bustling holiday season. This month’s desktop design is ready to calm your screen and your spirit. You might be giving away your age if you can recall the Bliss wallpaper that Microsoft designed in the fall of 2001 from memory.

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Playful branding for new country club summons the spirit of Caddyshack

Creative Boom

Crafting a visual identity for Picklewood, a first-of-its-kind pickleball club and restaurant, was a tricky proposition. Local agency People People explain how they went about it. In case you didn't know, Pickleball is a paddle sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. A cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, it's played on a badminton doubles-sized court using paddles and a hollow plastic ball with holes – also known as a wiffle ball.

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Elegant Holiday Greetings Made Easy With a Customizable Christmas Card Template

We And The Color

As the holiday season approaches, creating memorable, heartwarming greetings becomes a priority. This Adobe Stock Christmas card template, created by DesignCoach , is designed to help users capture the spirit of Christmas professionally and appealingly. Sized perfectly in A4, this template offers a visually balanced layout that’s customizable within Adobe InDesign.

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Kyano: A 1960s Athens Apartment Reimagined for Modern Living

Design Milk

In the heart of Athens, Greece, a modest 538-square-foot apartment, named Kyano , on the 6th floor of a 1960s building in the Pangrati neighborhood has undergone a complete transformation, blending contemporary design (and the color blue) with the charm of its historic surroundings. The renovation of this compact living space, designed by Space is around us , includes a generous 215-square-foot balcony, addressing the evolving needs of modern urban living while respecting the structure’s origina

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JDO serves up deliciously disturbing ice cream concept for Halloween

Creative Boom

The Alchemist is ice cream done differently, from the packaging to the flavour itself. We learn more about this spooky treat just in time for All Hallows' Day. Independent creative agency JDO has unveiled their latest Halloween concept, The Alchemist: a twisted take on ice cream that deliberately defies conventional flavour combinations to create an unsettling yet captivating brand experience.

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In Memoriam: Klaus Nienkämper, Champion of Modern Canadian Design

Azure Magazine

With the passing of Klaus Nienkämper, the founder of the eponymous Toronto-based manufacturer, the global design community has lost a legend. A champion of contemporary furniture for over six decades, Nienkämper brought on international talents to collaborate on pieces that went on to become icons. And he embraced Canadians at the height of their careers and just emerging, often introducing their ingenuity to the world stage.

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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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20+ Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

SpeckyBoy

Everyone loves a retro aesthetic. Pixel fonts offer a great way to add this old-school techno look to your projects. They prompt memories of classic video games, computer systems, and plenty of pop culture references. They’re also more flexible than you might imagine. App development is a natural fit. Or use them as a headline font for your gaming blog.

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Guests Savor Cuisine + Art at MUSE Restaurant in Santa Monica

Design Milk

MUSE , a new restaurant in Santa Monica, California, inspires guests with culinary delights and artwork in a jewel-box setting. Marc Ange , of his eponymous firm, was tapped to envision the space by chef-owner Fardad Khayami as a showcase for his fresh take on French cuisine in the beach city. The epicure and the designer share similar influences, so for both, the collaboration was an ideal one.

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The Christmas ads of 2024: A huge sprinkling of magic, escapism and adventure

Creative Boom

2024's advertisements are serving up a hearty dose of escapism and wonder. Here's our annual roundup of the season's most captivating commercials, updated as new campaigns launch. Christmas is a heightened and intense time for the ad industry. For one, they need to work hard to drive people to spend the lion's share of their Yuletide cash on their clients' brands.

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Seoul Illustration Fair: Redefining Logo Design and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Seoul Illustration Fair: Redefining Logo Design and Visual Identity abduzeedo 1030—24 Discover the Seoul Illustration Fair’s dynamic logo design and visual identity that celebrates creative expression. The Seoul Illustration Fair (SIF) has evolved into a major cultural event in South Korea, drawing artists and enthusiasts since its debut in 2015. With an updated brand identity crafted by Content Form Context (CFC) in 2023, the fair’s visual identity merges logo design with illustration, represen

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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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Inside Flacido Placido’s soft, naive and joyful plasticine playground

Its Nice That

From soft and squidgy clay animations to technicolour tufted rugs, this multidisciplinary artist has found drawing to be the gateway to childlike joy.

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Amy Pigliacampo Transforms a Colorado House Into Colorful Home

Design Milk

Amy Pigliacampo’s recent renovation of a 3,713-square-foot home in Durango, Colorado showcases her ability to blend client preferences with innovative design approaches. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence underwent a complete transformation, with Pigliacampo overseeing changes to nearly every aspect of the home while retaining key elements of its original structure.

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Woolmark campaign unearths horrors of fast fashion

Creative Boom

We've all been haunted by some of our past outfit choices, but Woolmark's latest campaign by 20(SOMETHING), Park Village, and Studio Birthplace exposes the scary reality of fast fashion. For the past few weeks, people across the world have been thinking about which spooky character they'll be dressing up as for Halloween. But what if the scariest outfit you could wear is actually your own clothes?

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5 Architectural Products to Level Up Your Projects

Azure Magazine

There are a lot of products that go into making a beautiful — and functional — building. And while cladding and interior finishes often take the spotlight, key design elements like windows, doors and HVAC systems tend to fly under the radar. Yet, the right architectural products can make or break a design, helping to ensure that spaces are not just stylish but also comfortable and efficient.

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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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10 Premium Mockup Websites Used By Top Branding Companies

Graphic Design Junction

Let’s talk premium mockup platforms, shall we? If you’re looking to elevate your brand presentations and showcase your work like top branding companies like Love & Logic and Doorway Studio , these sites have you covered with some top-notch PSD mockups. Whether it’s the texture on packaging or the perfect lighting on a product shot, here are ten stellar places to up your presentation game.

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Designing Delight: The Artful Cakes of Yip.Studio and A.R.D Bakery

Design Milk

In a world where creativity knows no bounds, the food industry is increasingly becoming a canvas for artistic expression. As professionals from various fields shift careers and venture into the kitchen, we are witnessing a remarkable fusion of aesthetics and flavor elevating the food industry to an even more sophisticated art form. This shift is not only reflecting the change in consumer tastes but also highlighting the ever-growing desire for visually striking food experiences.

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Designing Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer brand

Creative Boom

CENTER founder Alex Center explains how they designed the BERO brand to "embrace the authentic history of beer while offering a modern twist". British actor Tom Holland's first-ever business venture is finally out in the world: a new premium non-alcoholic beer called BERO. The mission of this brand was clear—to offer non-alcoholic beer that's celebrated, not stigmatised—and it was realised through a stand-out brand identity created in collaboration with New York-based brand and packaging studio

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The Architecture of Mindfulness: How Spaces are Designed to Improve Mental Health in 2025

We And The Color

As our lives become more complex and fast-paced, the spaces we inhabit are increasingly shaping our well-being. Architecture now plays a vital role in mental health, emphasizing spaces that nurture peace, creativity, and emotional resilience. Nowadays, designers are harnessing architectural mindfulness principles to promote mental health in homes, workplaces, and public spaces worldwide.

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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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Whether Underwater or Up a Tree, Close-Up Photographer of the Year Delights in the Details

Colossal

Showcasing incredible close-up, macro, and micro photography from around the world, Close-up Photographer of the Year ( previously ) has announced its shortlist for the 2024 competition. From flowing kelp to baby animals to itty bitty arachnids, the images highlight the diversity of life on our planet in fantastic detail. Jurors sifted through more than 11,600 entries submitted in 11 categories, including animals, insects, invertebrates, underwater, arachnids, and more.

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Marks of Existence: An Expansive Exhibition for the Mind by Movimento

Design Milk

During this year’s PAD London , Movimento Gallery presented Marks of Existence , an exhibition designed and styled by Artefatto Design Studio. The immersive space, celebrating the richness of organic material, is intentionally limited to just three: Travertino Ascolano, a classic stone prized around the world for its undulating texture and depth of color, a wooden Ikat weave, highlighting the beauty in natural imperfection, and a fiber composite, lacquered to a super glossy, high-shine fin

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Proving B2B Can Be Beautiful: Base Design's new identity for the SCDH

Creative Boom

The global studio's rebrand for the Swiss Center for Design and Health brings the centre's pioneering healthcare to life with striking visuals and a clear, accessible identity. We discover more. It's often assumed that B2B branding projects are, on the whole, not quite as interesting as their consumer-facing counterparts. And there's no denying that B2C brands have to do more legwork when it comes to standing out – it's the eye-catching stuff that attracts shoppers or prompts them to try somethi

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How to scope your AI product

UX Collective

Step 1: Accept that it’s not an “AI product” I have to confess something: I’ve been lying when I say I work on an AI product. I did it to sound cool. I did it to fit in. I did it because AI is trendy. And ultimately, I did it because it’s easier to say than the truth, which is “ I work on a product with features that are powered by AI technology. ” It sounds like a technicality, but lately the distinction seems more important than ever.

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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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Spectacular Winning Photos From The 2024 European Nature Photographer Of The Year

Design You Trust

Overall Winner: “In the Forest of the Monarchs” by Jaime Rojo (ES) The Society for Nature Photography eV (GDT) has announced the winners of the 2024 European Nature Photographer of the Year competition, highlighting the stunning diversity captured by nature photographers across Europe. Jaime Rojo earned the top prize for his breathtaking image, *In the Forest of Monarchs*, showcasing monarch butterflies in their ethereal beauty and natural habitat.

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A Look at Marianna Tomlenovich’s Elegant Coquitlam Residence

Design Milk

In the heart of Coquitlam, British Columbia, a home stands as a testament to the confluence of Italian architectural heritage and contemporary design. For Marianna Tomlenovich, founder of Tomlenovich Design , the journey to create this 5,500-square-foot sanctuary began with an unexpected offer on their previous residence – a serendipitous moment that sparked the transformation of their adjacent property, alongside Su Casa Design, into a dream home on their cherished street.

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Among Equals designs broken but hopeful new identity for WRAP

Creative Boom

How can branding help to communicate urgency and the dire state of the planet while still inspiring hope and optimism? Among Equals' Nick May explains how to strike the balance. Global environmental action NGO WRAP has a new informative yet striking identity, designed by the London-based studio Among Equals. The goal of the rebrand was to better communicate the urgency of WRAP's ambition to reform unsustainable 'take-make-dispose' production systems in favour of more sustainable and circular one

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Spawning in Forests, Figures Pose as Human-Sized Fungi

Colossal

Nestled in the thicket of bushes and trees, a cast of curious figures resemble a variety of fungi. Crafted by Riitta Ikonen and photographed on film by Annie Collinge ( previously ), the symbiotic project aims to nurture the relationship between human beings and fungal species. Disguised as human-sized mushrooms, a troupe of models rest on leafy forest floors, sprout beyond green tufts, and stand upright against fallen tree trunks that would serve as a home to respective species.

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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.