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The Public Domain Image Archive: A treasure trove of free-to-use historical imagery

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The team behind The Public Domain Review unveils a new visual resource, offering a curated selection of 10,000+ historical images, all free to use and explore. The Public Domain Review (PDR) has long been celebrated for unearthing hidden gems from history, offering an eclectic mix of fascinating stories and stunning visuals.

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New current affairs publication The Signal incorporates Russian samizdat principles into its identity

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Reworking a sensitive political topic into an engaging, accessible and design-led publication was one of the challenges that design studio Sister Mary encountered during the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Bored of Pinterest? 8 alternatives to try for design inspiration

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Its annual Pinterest Predicts report, for example, pulls all its millions of data points together to highlight new styles and themes. Unlike platforms that encourage public sharing, mymind keeps your repertoire entirely private. What makes Pinterest especially unique is its ability to predict future trends.

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Striking public art project '8X5' protests against the US criminal justice system

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A recurring theme of the artwork on display includes statistics unique to the local judicial system in Miami. Sherrill Roland's billboard asks pedestrians, "Did you know that Florida houses over 170,000 prisoners with a ten per cent margin of error?"

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New current affairs publication The Signal incorporates Russian samizdat influence

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Taking inspiration from an underground, often undesigned, style and elevating it into a premium publication was one of the design studio Sister Mary's challenges with the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Art Around Every Corner: A new documentary explores the creativity shaping Leeds’ streets

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It shines a light on the creative spirit that defines the city's public art scene. The result is a mix of established names and emerging talent, all united by their connection to Leeds and their passion for using public space as a creative canvas. For many visitors to Leeds, the city's vibrant street art is a key part of the scenery.

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Building blocks form the central theme around Pentagram's new identity for Manuvo

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Its goal was to make the best use of Mexico's cultural wealth to promote economic growth and social development, working on two main challenges: firstly to protect Latin America's rich cultural heritage, and secondly to bring arts and culture into public education.

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