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F5: David Kaul Talks Playing Chess, His Records, His Dog Winnie + More

Design Milk

Even when he became an art director in the ad world, Kaul still gravitated toward his favorite form of expression. “No Kaul moved from the state of Washington to Los Angeles in 2012, eager to immerse himself in the city’s arts scene. I chose to make a career out of art instead. Though, it’s not too late.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

To identify the graphic designers making the biggest impact right now, we turned to our global community of creatives, art directors and industry insiders. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and joining Pentagram in 2012, Natasha has become one of the most influential voices in contemporary graphic design. Wale Osunla Wale Osunla 9.

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Ordinary Font Family by Positype

We And The Color

Each character is meticulously crafted to work in harmony with the next. He gives lectures, leads workshops, and dedicates his life to the craft of letterforms. He also won the prestigious People’s Choice Award in the 2012 Morisawa Type Design Competition for his Japanese script, Tegaki. It’s a family.

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Sofia Pro Font Family by Mostardesign (Upgrade)

We And The Color

It’s a subtle art, but one that designers pour their hearts into. Launched initially in 2009 and then significantly refined in 2012, Sofia Pro quickly distinguished itself. And sometimes, a truly special typeface comes along, one that just clicks with creatives and brands alike. It had character. Think about the possibilities!

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8 must-listen creative podcasts to inspire, inform and entertain you

Creative Bloq

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Why not try a subscription?

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Society drives how we build products, create brands, and design experiences

UX Collective

In 2012, my washing machine had “AI” written on the surface, but what was the AI? Branding is more than just colors and art direction. The visual design we apply reflects our era Throughout history, art and design have gone through different movements that shaped the look and feel of that time. Can you spot the similarities?

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Jim Parkinson, 1941–2025

Typographica

This was Jim’s first exposure to the craft of lettering, and he immediately fell in love. Jim studied design and painting at the California College of Arts and Crafts. He became the go-to guy for art directors looking to refresh their publication, and he redrew some titles multiple times over the years. Not how you think.