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Siege Magazine returns to champion a new era of artist-led collaboration

Creative Boom

After a six-year hiatus, Siege Magazine (SiegeMag) is making a comeback with a refreshed mission to build a more inclusive, artist-driven platform and a call to the creative community to help bring it to life. When SiegeMag first appeared in 2017, it quietly disrupted the arts publishing world with a refreshing, inclusive ethos: "Artists Recommend Artists.

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35+ Clever Negative Space Logos That Inspire Creative Design

Graphic Design Junction

Professional designers use their brilliant minds and create clever negative space logos with hidden messages, symbols, and signs. These logos are not just images — they carry extra meaning tucked inside clean shapes. They make you pause, look again, and often smile when the hidden element clicks. The post 35+ Clever Negative Space Logos That Inspire Creative Design first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Do graphic designers need new skills to beat AI? Professionals weigh in

Creative Bloq

From staying agile to what to do if you're laid off.

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Mimi Shodeinde’s Miminat Designs Opens a Jewel Box Space in London

Design Milk

For more than two years Mimi Shodeinde searched for the perfect building for her studio, Miminat Designs. The British-Nigerian artist and designer envisioned a showroom and exhibition space where she could highlight her existing work and focus on her next collections. “I didn’t want it to be like a typical gallery or too heavily curated,” says Shodeinde.

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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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Beyond the worker bees: How F37's billboard campaign ditched the Manchester clichés

Creative Boom

Campaign lead Ellen Ling explains why the launch of new font Mancunio avoided Factory Records nostalgia in favour of hyperlocal sarcasm. At Creative Boom, we're passionate about Manchester. It's where we were born, where we continue to thrive, and somewhere we'd encourage anyone and everyone to visit. But we'll be the first to admit that Manchester has a problem with its own mythology.

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Remarkbale Hand Lettering Posters for Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

Hand lettering posters challenge you to think beyond fonts. Unlike standard typefaces , these designs reflect the personality and style of the designer. Each stroke, curve, and composition requires intention. The post Remarkbale Hand Lettering Posters for Graphic Designers first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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TWOPAGES Enters New Era With Global Contest, Designer Collaboration

Design Milk

If only walls could talk – but what about windows? More than mere backdrops or fabric panels, window treatments quietly narrate a room’s intention, setting the mood as they interact with space and time, dimension and light. And how we dress our homes makes as much of a statement about who we are as the fashions we wear. So why not embrace better design?

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JKR and D&AD craft a magnetic new identity to celebrate creativity in motion

Creative Boom

For this year's D&AD Awards and Festival, JKR has reimagined the experience from the ground up, building a campaign that celebrates not only creative excellence but also the energy that draws people into the craft. Few symbols hold the same weight in the creative industry as the D&AD Pencil. It's sharp, iconic, instantly recognisable, and it's been a beacon of excellence since 1962.

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25 Best Brochure Lookbook Mockups For Designers

Graphic Design Junction

Your product presentation is as important as your design. Strong brochure lookbook mockups help show how a brochure, magazine, book cover, or catalog design will look in real life. They turn flat layouts into polished visuals. The post 25 Best Brochure Lookbook Mockups For Designers first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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I have never before reviewed a dock with as many ports as this incredible CalDigit one

Creative Bloq

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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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Søren Hvalsøe Garde’s Modern Houseboat Anchors in Copenhagen

Design Milk

In the heart of the Copenhagen Harbour, a two-story modern houseboat now floats serenely between the opera house and the revitalized Paper Island. This architectural feat belongs to Danish designer and craftsman Søren Hvalsøe Garde , founder of the esteemed design company Garde Hvalsøe. Merging innovative living with timeless craftsmanship, the 1,507-square-foot home represents a personal and professional milestone for Garde, who spent nearly two years perfecting the project.

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All Flows 2025 delivers creative magic in Milton Keynes

Creative Boom

The boutique design festival's third edition proved its growing reputation with intimate talks, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections. The third edition of All Flows Festival has cemented its position as one of the UK's most vital creative gatherings, delivering three days of inspiration, innovation and genuine connection in Milton Keynes last month.

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50+ Stylish Fonts for Elegant Invitations & Branding

Graphic Design Junction

Here is the list of best stylish fonts which are perfect for wedding invitations and branding and also good for use as logo fonts. Stylish fonts set the tone before anyone reads a word. The post 50+ Stylish Fonts for Elegant Invitations & Branding first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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SketchUp hasn't changed much in two decades, but it's still one of my go-to design packages

Creative Bloq

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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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Paola Lenti Brings Playful Design to Pint-Sized Proportions

Design Milk

Oh, to be a kid living in today’s golden age of design. While child-sized furniture is nothing new, today’s little ones are lucky to have modern design at their fingertips, with brands and designers devoting entire collections specifically for their world. Italian furniture brand Paola Lenti’s Kids Collection is a prime example – a vibrant and playful line that brings the brand’s signature craftsmanship to pint-sized proportions.

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How Nora Gharib is reimagining retail spaces as places of connection

Creative Boom

With Gharib Studio, architectural designer Nora Gharib is helping digital-first brands, such as Little Words Project and Basquet, move beyond the screen, creating immersive third spaces that invite people to linger, connect, and experience brands on a deeper level. The word on the street lately is that digital-first brands dominate, so the idea of opening a physical storefront might seem like a throwback.

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Did Apple abandon its own design heuristics & accessibility principles?

UX Collective

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced Liquid Glass and broke key design rules and principles. Will it hurt usability and accessibility? For years, Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) was a bible for software designers. It was built on solid design principles and usability heuristics — like Jakob Nielsen’s heuristics and rules for clarity, consistency, and feedback.

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'The goal is emotional resonance’: how to create a standout brand in 2025

Creative Bloq

JKR’s executive creative directors discuss how to build an iconic identity.

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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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A Backyard ADU in Silicon Valley Brings Japanese Tranquility

Design Milk

Designed by building Lab , this detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Silicon Valley was born from a family’s desire to create a place where tradition, design, and flexibility could coexist. The homeowners – a couple with roots stretching from India and Japan, by way of Australia – approached the project with an idea that was as sentimental as it was practical.

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Pentagram visualises cybersecurity in an original way for MIND

Creative Boom

Led by Eddie Opara at Pentagram, this new dynamic branding system for security platform MIND uses swirling motion and parametric brainwaves to visualise the platform's machine-speed threat detection capabilities. In an industry where technical complexity often translates into visual confusion, Eddie Opara and his team at Pentagram have crafted something remarkable for MIND—a data security platform that operates at machine speed.

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Developing WordPress Themes with Interactive AI Features

Graphic Design Junction

After the big boost of AI, developers are building WordPress themes with AI to add smarter and more interactive features. You no longer need to rely only on static layouts or basic plugins. By integrating AI into your theme development workflow The post Developing WordPress Themes with Interactive AI Features first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Corona celebrates hidden logo detail in clever new campaign

Creative Bloq

It’s a welcome slice of sunshine.

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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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Cornice Stacking Stools Echo the Beauty of Japanese Shrines

Design Milk

Stools are multifunctional objects, ideal for small spaces and adaptable as extra seating, a side table, or even a plant stand. But when they come in multiples and can’t be stacked? That’s when they become more of a burden than a solution. Tokyo-based designer Nao Iwamatsu noticed this gap in the modern furniture market: a stackable stool that could quietly fit into refined spaces.

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Inside the thinking behind Frontify Futures' standout brand identity

Creative Boom

Developer and digital art director Dan Powell explains how he used custom typography and generative tools to design the brand identity for Frontify Futures, an exciting new platform that explores tomorrow's brand-building landscape. Who knows where branding will go in the future? However, for many of us working in the creative industries, it's our job to know.

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Explore Summer Moodboards, Mockups, and More in Our New Drop

Creative Market

This month’s Drop brings an irresistible mix of fonts, illustrations, templates, and mockups to spark your next creative breakthrough. Whether crafting a campaign, refreshing your brand, or experimenting with something new, these handpicked tools help you bring your vision to life. From dreamy Procreate brushes and retro patterns to pitch decks, wireframes, and sticker sets, Drop 41 covers every corner of your creative workflow.

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How To Make $1000 a Month – 10 Best Ideas

Graphic Design Junction

Making $1000 a month is not a fantasy. It is achievable, especially if you focus on consistent actions and realistic opportunities. The key lies in identifying income streams that match your skills The post How To Make $1000 a Month – 10 Best Ideas first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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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Get a Grip on Petra’s New 2025 Sculptural Hardware Collection

Design Milk

Hardware is often called the jewelry of the home, punctuating cabinets and doors with a subtle glint. But what if instead of jewelry, we treated it more like miniature works of art? Unveiled during NYCxDESIGN 2025 , Petra’s latest sculptural hardware lineup transforms levers, knobs, and pulls into gallery-worthy statements, challenging expectations with bold silhouettes, striking textures, and forms you’ll be delighted to touch with every open and close.

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Sarah O'Connell on proving people wrong and why the creative industry needs more working-class voices

Creative Boom

In this edition, part of our Visibility & Representation theme, we speak with Sarah O'Connell, head of copy at Mr B & Friends, about classism, confidence, and why creativity thrives when we embrace difference. Sarah O'Connell didn't follow a typical industry pathway. She didn't attend elite schools or even know copywriting was a job until her twenties, but she has carved out a career that proves the power of craft, confidence, and community.

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Booooooom x Format: Free Website for Life Giveaway

Booooooom

Become a Member Submit BOOOOOOOM Log In / Profile Submit LINKS Membership Open Calls Newsletter Submissions Shop Contact Categories Art Film Photo Design ART PHOTO Shop Open Calls Membership Submissions Giveaway Booooooom x Format: Free Website for Life Giveaway 09.06.25 — Jeff Hamada We’ve teamed up with our friends at Format to celebrate a major update to their platform—flex block, a brand new way to build your dream site with total creative control and zero hassle.

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How to Make Online Invitations: The Complete Guide

Design Beep

How to make online invitations is one of the most searched questions among event planners today, and for good reason. In our increasingly connected world, digital invitations offer convenience, cost-effectiveness, and endless creative possibilities that traditional paper invites simply can’t match. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, wedding, corporate event, or casual get-together, learning how to make digital invitations has never been more accessible or important.

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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.