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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

For London's Building Blocks, Kitching presents a selection of works that highlight the historical and geographical narratives embedded in typography. The centrepiece of the exhibition includes three key pieces: Printing in London: 14761995 (1995), Broadside 10, Dr. Samuel Johnson (2010), and Mr. Kitching's Travels (2012).

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Mimi Plange and The Shade Store: Storytelling Through Design

Design Milk

Mimi Plange , Ghanaian-American designer, and The Shade Store , window treatment powerhouse, present a unique collection of roller shades and sun shades. I’ve always done these kinds of prints, like from our 2012 collection where we did a lot of florals, based on the Herero women and how they dress.

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

Creative Boom

Motion designer and director Joao Raimundo Monteiro offers a particularly bleak assessment: "I reckon it has been the worst 12/15 months since I've started my career back in 2012," he reveals. "I I've definitely seen a pretty big shift in the number of enquiries/people looking for presentation design support.

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The next era of design is intent-driven

UX Collective

Chapter 3The knowledge graph era: Understanding andcontext In 2012, Google revolutionized search with the Knowledge Graph. Today, that same research takes seconds, with key events, timelines, and facts delivered instantly in interactive formats.

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Nicholas Galanin Hews Visions of the Present From Indigenous Knowledge, Land, and Memory

Colossal

For Tlingit-Unangax artist Nicholas Galanin , looking to the past is fundamental to constructing a more nuanced perception of the present. “We can sharpen our vision of the present with cultural knowledge and memory,” Galanin says. .” In October, the U.S. Photo by Jason Wyche.

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

Inkbot Design

What looked fresh and modern in 2012 can look tired and dated today. It establishes a single source of truth for how your company presents itself to the world. It’s about having the courage to present the best version of your business to the world. .” It prevents culture clashes and brand confusion.

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Sofia Pro Font Family by Mostardesign (Upgrade)

We And The Color

Launched initially in 2009 and then significantly refined in 2012, Sofia Pro quickly distinguished itself. Imagine rolling out a global campaign using Sofia Pro and having your branding look and feel cohesive, whether it’s presented in English, Russian, Greek, or Vietnamese. It had character.

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