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Design, Donuts + DJs: Fulton Market DesignDays 2025

Design Milk

Chicago’s West Loop has always buzzed with creative energy – post-industrial warehouses turned restaurants, hidden galleries, and a distinct pulse that makes it one of the country’s most forward-thinking, up-and-coming design districts. But for three days in June, it transforms into something even more electric. From June 9–11, Fulton Market DesignDays turns the area into a dynamic, walkable playground of immersive installations, spirited activations, and rigorous dialogue that blur the line bet

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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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This international Fantastic Four film poster is my favourite design yet

Creative Bloq

Marvel is nailing the retro aesthetic.

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Desktop Wallpaper: June 2025 With Sara Portieri

Design Milk

Ever feel like all eyes are on you? Graphic designer Sara Portieri leans into that sensation with this months Designer Desktop. The playful design features a bold and surreal composition where eyeballs and lips float in hypnotic formation. Known for her multidisciplinary work that spans branding, illustration, and visual storytelling, Sara brings a pop-art edge and a wink of humor to everything she creates.

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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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35+ Best Logos in Minimalist Design (Free & Paid)

Graphic Design Junction

A minimalist style best logos are here. A simple logo communicates more with fewer elements. Clean shapes, precise spacing, and intentional typography create a strong visual identity. The post 35+ Best Logos in Minimalist Design (Free & Paid) first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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AI is coming for our design jobs, but it can’t touch taste

UX Collective

Why taste, not technical skill, is the designers futureedge. Image created byauthor. Ok, thats a tad dramatic. Personally, I find myself somewhere between AI bullishness and full-blown doomerismadopting a cautious stance of, Lets see how this all shakesout. That said, its jarring to hear someone like Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, warn that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next fiveyears.

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After 25 loyal years, Adobe's price hike has forced me to say goodbye

Creative Bloq

After 25 years of loyalty, I'm saying hello to Affinity.

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“The Morning Will Change Everything” by Artist Sebas Velasco

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Sebas Velasco Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina proudly presents The Morning Will Change Everything, the debut solo museum exhibition by Spanish artist Sebas Velasco. Inspired by the Sarajevo-based band Indexis song of the same name, the exhibition features original works on canvas that explore urban landscapes and human stories, drawn from a decade of travel and research across the region.

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Form + Fidget is a digital playground designed purely for joy

Its Nice That

With forms, colours and typography inspired by childhood play, the tool from Noodle offers a digital exhale in the wake of stale swipe-and-scroll interactivity.

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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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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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The Orb on Google’s Campus Is a Living Algorithm in Architectural Form

Design Milk

Installations on corporate campuses are often more than just eye candy. They’re a preview of the company’s ethos, a physical expression of how they think and create. So it’s no surprise that Google’s latest architectural addition doesn’t just stand out – it computes. The Orb designed by Marc Fornes , founder of art and architecture studio THEVERYMANY , is a jaw-dropping pavilion that lives on the tech giant’s Charleston East Campus.

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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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The new mandate: design leadership in an AI-native world

UX Collective

Source: GoogleDeepMind Too many design leaders are stillwaiting. Waiting for product to define the strategy. Waiting for clarity before they weighin. Waiting for permission tolead. But in an AI-first world , the waiting game isover. Were in the midst of a once-in-a-generation shift in how products are built, experienced, and evolve. Intelligence is no longer hidden behind the interfaceit is the interface.

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How to Use AI Tools for Creative Design in 2025

Design Beep

Remember when we thought robots would take over the world by flying around in metallic suits? Well, they’re here alright, but instead of conquering cities, they’re sitting quietly in our design software, helping us create things we never imagined possible. Welcome to creative design in 2025, where your biggest collaborator might just be an algorithm.

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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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'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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Not a Collection: Just a List of Filip Tack’s Furniture Essentials

Design Milk

While many designers strive to build cohesive collections, others take a more singular approach, focusing on individual pieces that can stand confidently on their own. Designer Filip Tack falls into the latter camp. For him, its not about fulfilling the expectation of a lineup of objects, but instead, creating timeless, durable pieces that speak for themselves.

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Best Image-to-Video AI Generators to Try in 2025

Noupe

AI-driven creativity is no longer limited to tech experts or digital studios. In 2025, one of the most exciting advancements in generative AI is the ability to turn static images into dynamic, high-quality videos automatically. Whether you’re a social media creator, marketer, artist, educator, or entrepreneur, image-to-video AI generators can help you produce stunning visuals without the need for video editing skills or expensive tools.

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The politics of Design Systems

UX Collective

Why building trust matters more than building components. There’s a scene in Field of Dreams that regularly comes to mind. Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is standing at the edge of his cornfield ballpark, full of doubt about his ball field project. And then Terrence Mann (James Earl Jones) delivers this quiet but powerful monologue… James Earl Jones as Terrence Mann gives an inspiring speech “People will come, Ray.

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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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Redesigning Your Website? Here’s What Agencies Sometimes Get Wrong

Design Beep

Maybe your visitors are struggling to find what they need. Maybe the design feels tired. Or perhaps your site just doesnt work well on mobile anymore. Whatever the reason, these are signs that your digital home is no longer doing its job. It is time for a redesign. But what does it mean exactly? A redesign is a complete rethinking of how your site looks, works, and supports your business.

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'We need more designers evolving into super creatives’: how to build a future proof brand

Creative Bloq

JKR’s executive creative directors discuss the importance of creative hybridity.

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F5: Neil Ferrier Talks Wind, an Eagle E-Type Car, a Favorite Book + More

Design Milk

When Neil Ferrier was in college he began to envision his future work. He created a make-believe company called N1 Industries and built a lounge chair out of a race car seat. Yet it was a different era then, and the notion that he could actually build and sell a product didn’t seem accessible at the time. Ferrier earned a mechanical engineering degree and moved to California.

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Lia Kantrowitz straddles the hand drawn and digital realm with striking illustrations

Its Nice That

An animator, designer and illustrator, this artist breathes new life into design tropes and iconography.

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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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Customizable Adobe InDesign Magazine Layout by PixWork in A4

We And The Color

An InDesign Magazine Layout to Create Stunning A4 Publications. Are you on the hunt for an exceptional InDesign magazine layout that can elevate your A4 publication from good to absolutely captivating? Imagine having the power to craft visually rich pages that draw readers in and keep them engaged, all with remarkable ease. This isn’t a far-fetched dream; it’s a reality made possible by a thoughtfully designed template from the creative minds at PixWork.

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Catherine Cordasco’s Inviting Illustrations

Illustration Age

Catherine Cordasco is an illustrator and visual storyteller whose career has been shaped by work across culture, tourism, events, publishing, and the press. Her strong foundation in artistic creation is complemented by a recently earned degree in Social Media Management, expanding her creative toolkit and communication expertise. Her life journey continues to inspire her workafter living between Venice and Paris, an extended trip through Asia broadened her perspective.

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This esports gaming chair is made by the OG gaming chair brand – but how does it stand up to the competition?

Creative Bloq

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Defining consistency, AI pace layers, responsible gamification

UX Collective

Weekly curated resources for designersthinkers andmakers. Consistency cant be bureaucratic. Dont let discussions around adhering to patterns supersede discussions around solving real user problems. The most consistent thing a product can be is consistently useful. Consistency Free UI animation tool, made simple for Product Designers [Sponsored] Micro-interactions make interfaces feel alive, guiding, delighting, and enhancing usability.

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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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IED Firenze Graphic Design Students Explore Speculative Design

Colossal

What if an AI-led totalitarian regime banned analogue technology? What if we were forced to live underwater due to climate catastrophes? And what if our emotions were no longer private but visible to everyone? These are just some of the provocative questions that fuel speculative designa discipline that dares to imagine alternative futures by blending creativity with research.

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Portfolio Presentation Perfection: RedGiant’s Interactive InDesign Template

We And The Color

Designing a compelling portfolio presentation is often the critical step that transforms talent into opportunity. Have you ever felt your work deserves a more dynamic stage than a static PDF or a generic slideshow? The team at RedGiant has introduced an interactive minimalist portfolio presentation template for Adobe InDesign, designed to elevate how creatives showcase their projects.

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Bart De Keyzer’s Illustrated Project with a Focus on Sustainability

Illustration Age

Artist Bart De Keyzer developed a personal project featuring Foempies, a vegan and sustainable shoe brand. Bart’s goal was to create something that puts honesty and simplicity first. Through clean layouts, bold typography and minimalist illustrations, the visuals echo the brands core values: transparency, ethics, and a lighter footprint both literally and visually.

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Escaping a religious cult clashes with cosy 80s pixel art nostalgia in Quantum Witch

Creative Bloq

Built in MonoGame and inspired by real events, NikkiJay’s saturated, story-rich game explores identity, escape and magic.

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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.

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Roc Grotesk Font Family by Kostic Type Foundry

We And The Color

Say hello to the Roc Grotesk font family, a sans serif typeface that draws inspiration from American wood types as known from the end of the 19th century. Designed and published by the Kostic Type Foundry, the Roc Grotesk font family comes with 45 fonts including nine weights in five widths. Roc Grotesk’s extensive character set supports Western and Central European languages, as well as Turkish.

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