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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails. 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.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

The studio's emphasis on evolving brand experiences has helped numerous global businesses navigate changing markets successfully. Founded in 2009 and based in Lucerne, Switzerland, their avant-garde and experimental style makes them both distinct and in demand.

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The Gillette Logo: Razor-Sharp Beginnings to Smooth Modern Design

Inkbot Design

Smoothing Out the Edges: 1974-2009 1974: A Bold New Direction In 1974, Gillette took a risk that would make most designers break out in a cold sweat. ” The Modern Era: 2009-Present 2009: A Cut Above the Rest In 2009, Gillette unveiled its current logo , and let me tell you, it's sharper than a fresh razor blade.

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10 Famous Failed Logo Redesigns: How Ego and Bad Strategy Cost Billions

Inkbot Design

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] 10 Famous Failed Logo Redesigns: How Ego and Bad Strategy Cost Billions A new logo will not fix your broken business. Yet, time and again, boards and marketing departments get seduced by the idea of a “fresh start.” It was genius.

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State of the industry 2025: are freelancers surviving, or thriving?

Creative Boom

When I asked why they were so cheap, they said that due to the market being tough right now, many experienced people are lowering their rates." It's a buyer's market right now, and with AI and the likes of Canva, everyone thinks they're a designer," says Sophie. This worked for me in 2009-10 when times were equally bad."

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Your Brand is Lying: 12 Signs You Need a Rebrand Now

Inkbot Design

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Your Brand is Lying: 12 Signs You Need a Rebrand Now Nobody wakes up thrilled at the prospect of a rebrand. It's your reputation, promise, and entire market presence. You have to re-educate your market. ” It’s useless.

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Exploring Photography and Editorial Design in "Out of the Ashes"

Abduzeedo

The team at 53Six, a Dublin-based sports marketing agency, partnered with Pg Mo Goal, a football magazine known for its deep dives into the games culture. About the photographers Simon Crowe is a Dublin-based freelance Director of Photography working professionally since 2009.