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Anorak founder Cathy Olmedillas on creating new ventures and why slow success is the best

Creative Boom

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. Just like any publication, Anorak has had to adapt to survive. They grow up so fast. Eighteen years is a lot, but every issue feels like a new creative experience, so I am far from being jaded yet!

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Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

Azure Magazine

Parc de l’Estació del Nord is a case in point, seamlessly incorporating a mix of uses and functions into an ambitiously designed public space. Recent renovations continue with a similar understanding that the provision of food, social services and public open space are essential to the successful functioning of a city.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

Creative Boom

An annual celebration of visual arts, this event includes art fairs, gallery openings, installations, public art walks, and lifestyle events, highlighting both local and international artists. Use Singapore's efficient public transport to navigate, and don't miss the local street food. And don't miss a trip to St Kilda Beach.

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Jacob Lindgren Recommends 7 Publications That Take An Expansive Approach To Graphic Design

Eye on Design

The opening took place in August of 2019, and we spent the year prior plotting how it would work and sourcing publications via friends and our connections to existing publishing networks. That arrangement mostly remains the same now, but we also find it important to take things that are decidedly not publications that we’re familiar with too.

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How to Use Animal Symbology in Design + Inspirational Showcase

Just Creative

Author) English (Publication Language) 455 Pages - 10/01/2006 (Publication Date) - Hay House Inc. Sale 399 Reviews The Shaman's Guide to Power Animals Morrison, Lori (Author) English (Publication Language) 306 Pages - 03/15/2019 (Publication Date) - Four Jaguars (Publisher) $23.18 Publisher) $12.50

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Top 20 Best Graphic Design Blogs for Creative Inspiration in 2022

We And The Color

As in the previous year, we would like to start this list with the presentation of our own publication—hence, this is kind of outside the ranking. Smashing Magazine was founded in 2006 by Vitaly Friedman. Founded in 1986 as a printed publication, Design Week mostly transformed into an online publication in 2011.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

A 2006 installation created with female designer Stefan Sagmeister shows off her handwork in an ultra-modern context. Laura Smith and her retro work Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Art, creative director and environmental women graphic designer Deborah Sussman has been creating legendary work for public spaces for decades.