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The Forma Poster Collection: Why Modernism’s Ghost is Haunting Contemporary Design

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A striking return to fundamental design principles is quietly reshaping our visual world. In an era often saturated with digital noise, there’s a growing appreciation for clarity, structure, and purpose-driven aesthetics. The Forma poster collection by Craftlove perfectly captures this movement, offering a powerful toolkit for designers and creatives.

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Collection of Best After Effects Wedding Templates for Your Big Day

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After Effects Wedding Ceremony Templates to Wow Your Guests After Effects wedding templates are one of the best tools for creating breathtaking wedding videos that perfectly capture the magic of your special day. Whether you’re working on a wedding ceremony highlight, a romantic slideshow, or an elegant event recap, an after effects wedding template offers endless creative possibilities.

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10 essential Procreate portrait tips every new artist should learn first

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Building visual worlds: Inside the cross-cultural craft of Studio Gruhl

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From Berlin to New York and back again, Studio Gruhl is making noise across the global creative scene. We spoke to founder Malte Gruhl about subcultural aesthetics, staying boutique by design, and why every project is a chance to leave something behind. Studio Gruhl doesn't fit easily into a box, which is exactly how its founder, Malte Gruhl, likes it.

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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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20 Best After Effects 3D Camera Movement Templates for Stunning Motion Graphics

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After Effects 3D camera movement templates are a game-changer for video editors and motion designers looking to add depth, dimension, and cinematic flair to their projects. These templates allow you to create stunning 3D animations, smooth transitions, and professional-grade visuals without complex manual keyframing. Whether you’re working on intros, promotional videos, or social media content, After Effects 3D camera movement templates provide the flexibility and creativity to make your w

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Raw Color Captures the Potential of Light in Paper Curves

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Color is physiological, but also functional, and technical – our bodies react to information that color holds, instantly igniting neural networks formed many thousands of years ago. Eindhoven-based Raw Color pushes the boundaries of pigment and style, cleverly working technological advancement and craft into something so somatic as color. In their new photographic print collection for Paper Collective , Raw Color launched Paper Curves at this year’s 3daysofdesign at the Paper Collective he

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How to Draw a Beautiful Hand-Drawn Floral Greeting Card on Procreate

Creative Market

Hello! My name is Nico Ng. I’m a lettering artist and designer, and I’m excited to share this Procreate crash course with you. This app has been life-changing for me. It opened up so many opportunities and allowed me to create projects I couldn’t imagine before. I want you to experience that too, which is why I’m sharing this tutorial to help you get started.

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Neo-Brutalism: breaking rules, loudly

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So bad it’s good — on purpose. In a web full of soft gradients, rounded corners, and pixel-perfect templates, a new wave of designers is going in the exact opposite direction —  on purpose. They’re embracing harsh lines, clashing colors, raw HTML, and layouts that feel like they’re yelling at you. It’s called Neo-Brutalism , and it started to appear everywhere in digital design.

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Wheelin’ and Dealin’: Studio Joe’s identity for Peckham Carboot emulates price stickers and hand-written signs

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"The industry needs to slow down": a day in the life of Ali Martín Filsoof

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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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Top 10 Superior Online Business Ideas for Creatives in 2025

We And The Color

The digital economy has fundamentally reshaped the career path for designers, artists, and creators. It has dismantled the traditional gatekeepers, moving the power from galleries and agencies directly into the hands of the individual creative. This monumental shift presents a clear opportunity. No longer is your talent confined to client work or the hope of being discovered.

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Spectacular Winning Photos from the reFocus 2025 Color Photography Awards

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1st Place: “Ring of Fire, and Ice” by Liam Man The reFocus 2025 Color Photography Awards honored 25 outstanding images that redefined the creative potential of color across genres like nature, architecture, and street photography. Liam Man’s winning photo, “Ring of Fire and Ice,” stood out for its breathtaking fusion of elemental forces and masterful color composition.

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Ciaran Birch on crafting custom wordmarks and harbouring a “half-baked” bank of typefaces

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20 Best After Effects Christmas Templates for Holiday Magic

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After Effects Christmas Templates When it comes to creating stunning holiday content, After Effects Christmas Templates are the secret weapon of professional designers and video creators. These ready-to-use After Effects Christmas Templates eliminate the tedious animation work while delivering Hollywood-quality motion graphics that capture the spirit of the season.

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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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Artists are calling Rebelle 8 "breathtaking" – here’s what makes it so real

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This Halftone Vintage Text Effect is a Bold Fusion of Psychedelic Color and Retro Texture

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The visual language of the past consistently finds new ways to permeate contemporary design. Retro aesthetics, far from being mere nostalgia, offer a rich vocabulary of texture, color, and form that designers continually reinterpret. Within this revival, the halftone vintage text effect emerges not just as a trend, but as a powerful tool for creating visually arresting typography.

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August 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Open Calls Wave Hill Call for 2026 Sunroom Project Space Proposals (New York City) The Sunroom Project Space offers artists in the early stages of their careers who reside within a 50-mile radius of the Bronx a chance to create and showcase a site-specific, solo project in Wave Hill’s Sunroom

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Triangle Symbolism in Logo Design: Tips and Examples

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📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Triangle Symbolism in Logo Design: Tips and Examples Ever wondered why so many brands reach for the triangle? The easy answer is that it looks ‘dynamic’ or ‘strong’. That’s what most people say. And it’s a lazy, incomplete answer. The truth is, a triangle is one of the most misused shapes in the logo design playbook.

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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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15 CSS Flame Animations You Should See

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CSS Flame Animations Fire is one of nature’s most mesmerizing elements, and recreating its dynamic movement with CSS Flame Animations is both a challenge and an opportunity for creative web design. While traditionally, complex fire effects might require JavaScript or SVG, modern CSS techniques —including gradients, animations, and filters—allow developers to craft surprisingly realistic flames with pure code.

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I tested the WeCreat Vision Pro and was impressed by what it is capable of

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Mocha Bubble + Sans Font Duo by Sam Parrett of Set Sail Studios

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The Mocha Bubble + Sans Font Duo Offers Playful Typography for your Design The quest for a typeface that is both contemporary and possesses a timeless, playful charm can be elusive. The Mocha Bubble + Sans font duo , a thoughtfully designed pairing by Sam Parrett of Set Sail Studios, rises to this challenge with remarkable finesse. This font duo is not merely a fleeting trend; it represents a significant shift towards more organic, friendly, and approachable aesthetics in typography.

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Up the Seagulls! Alfie Wheatley turns Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2024/25 season into a series of typographic experiments

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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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Apple Pencil vs Wacom Stylus: Review for Creatives

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📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Apple Pencil vs Wacom Stylus: Review for Creatives The endless debate over Apple Pencil vs. Wacom is mostly noise. It’s a proxy war fought by brand loyalists and YouTubers chasing clicks, completely distracting you from the real issue. You’re asking which pen is better.

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40 Best Ballpoint Fonts for a Casual Handwritten Look 2025

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Ballpoint Fonts for Authentic Handwritten Design Ballpoint font collections have revolutionized digital typography by bringing the authentic charm of handwritten text to modern design projects. These carefully crafted typefaces capture the natural flow, pressure variations, and organic imperfections that make ballpoint pen writing so appealing and personal.

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The new Tron: Ares film poster is a wall-worthy masterpiece

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Download a Pro A4 Landscape Brand Guidelines InDesign Template

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This A4 Landscape Format Brand Identity Guidelines Brochure InDesign Template is your Blueprint for Cohesive Branding In a marketplace saturated with visual noise, achieving brand clarity is not just an advantage; it is a necessity. The foundation of this clarity rests upon a strong, consistent brand identity. This is precisely where a professional A4 landscape format brand identity guidelines brochure InDesign template becomes one of the most vital assets for any serious designer, agency, or ma

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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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Fyrn’s Studio Series Turns Waste Into Wanted Objects

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Hungry consumers with voracious appetites have created a design industry beleaguered by seemingly useless byproducts, but the concept of “waste” is a matter of framing. Imagine candlelight flickering against the raw milling marks of an aluminum holder or the visual delight of tabletop topography created by natural wood blocks – materials that, in a typical production cycle, might end up discarded.

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5 Shutterstock Alternatives for Stock Photos, Videos, Vectors, & More

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When you’re working on a design or crafting content, the right creative assets can make all the difference. Whether it’s a stunning stock photo, a high-quality video, or eye-catching vector art, these resources are essential tools of the trade. Shutterstock has long been a popular platform for stock photos and other creative assets, but it’s far from the only option.

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20 Best Irish Fonts Perfect for Celtic Logos & Branding

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Irish fonts bring the rich heritage and mystical charm of Celtic culture to modern design projects. Whether you’re creating St. Patrick’s Day materials , designing for Irish businesses, or simply want to add a touch of Celtic elegance to your work, the right Irish font can transform your design with authentic Gaelic character. These carefully curated Celtic typefaces capture the essence of Ireland’s artistic traditions, from ancient manuscript lettering to contemporary interpre

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Download resources for ImagineFX 256

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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Roc Grotesk Font Family by Kostic Type Foundry

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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.