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Bored of Pinterest? 8 alternatives to try for design inspiration

Creative Boom

Launched in 2014, it's especially popular among conceptual thinkers and experimental creators. Whether you're working on branding, typography or photography, this platform is an excellent resource. is a minimalist, ad-free platform for creative research and idea sharing.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

His work seamlessly blends photography, graphic design and 3D graphics to create imagery that celebrates African diaspora culture with unprecedented boldness and sophistication. In 2014 he was named 'Designer of the Year' by Creative Review, and was elected as a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) in 2015.

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Liquid glass, fragile UX, and why I wanted 2 weeks before writing about it

UX Collective

March 2014), they started dialing it back: adding a “Reduce Transparency” toggle, improving contrast, and bringing back solid backgrounds to restore readability. Image source: [link] History has seen this before. With iOS 7, Apple went too far with transparency and thin fonts. The direction was bold, but by iOS 7.1

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Independent artists to buy prints from this summer

Creative Boom

Photography by Maca Rubio Looking to add some colourful inspiration to your home or office? Known as "Margo in Margate," this Irish artist has committed to painting every single day since 2014, building up an impressive collection that reflects her daily artistic journey. Luis Mendo. Don't go to the big retailers. Margo In Margate.

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Combo breaks its silence: The quiet agency behind cult brands turns 10

Creative Boom

Founded in 2014 by former Mother creatives Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung, Combo has deliberately resisted the hype cycle for most of its life. With Combo's encouragement, they transformed the brand deck into a living, breathing space that curates rare design books, photography, and vintage magazines around the brand's point of view.

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Powerful Photos from the Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 That Challenge How We See the World

Design You Trust

“Musa” by Marijn Fidder The Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 showcases powerful images that challenge our perceptions of health, science, and the human experience. Each of the 25 entrants will receive £1,000, with three category winners earning £10,000 at a special awards ceremony on July 16.

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Fishers Island Lemonade leans into its casual-coastal island aesthetic

Creative Boom

Nostalgic illustrations, editorial-inspired photography and striped graphic assets make up the craft cocktail brand's new identity designed by Tavern. Back in 2014, while she was bartending at the storied Pequot Inn, Bronya Shillo founded the craft cocktail brand Fishers Island Lemonade. Crew, Polo, and LL Bean.