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Meet the Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, Patricia Shea

Creative Boom

The way Patricia Shea has combined her textile design skills with print-on-demand services is simply mesmerising, offering plenty of inspiration for aspiring illustrators and designers. You'll have to forgive our headline. Patricia Shea doesn't like being pigeonholed, but as a pattern designer, her hand-painted creations within that field are rich and varied.

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40+ Bold & Beautiful Lettering Posters for Design Lovers

Graphic Design Junction

Lettering posters are more than just text. They carry structure, rhythm, and visual power. Whether you’re building a brand, promoting a gig poster, or filling a blank wall, the right typography can hold attention like nothing else. The post 40+ Bold & Beautiful Lettering Posters for Design Lovers first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Lauren Hom These talented visual storytellers are capturing imaginations worldwide with their distinctive styles and creative innovation across every medium. It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The twin threats of generative AI and an ongoing financial squeeze make earning a living a real challenge. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart.

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Spotify and Apple are killing the album cover, and they need to be stopped

Creative Bloq

I can’t hang an animation on my wall.

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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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Design Milk’s Top 12 Favorites From NeoCon 2025

Design Milk

The Mart in Chicago was buzzing this week with multiple industries unveiling exciting new innovations at NeoCon 2025 from across the world. The iconic event showcases the best of commercial design spanning 1 million square feet of exhibition space in The Mart, housing over 400 exhibitors across eight floors, filled with much to see and many to meet.

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How to Conduct a Visual Design Audit (And Why You Should)

Design Shack

Over time, even the most thoughtfully designed brand or product can start to drift. As new pages, features, and marketing materials are added, inconsistencies in colors, typography , imagery, and layout can sneak in. What starts as a polished, cohesive system can slowly turn into a patchwork of mismatched styles. That’s where a visual design audit comes in.

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How to draw a punk art style like Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett

Creative Bloq

Phoo Action co-creator Mat Wakeham breaks down the secrets of his collaborator's energetic comic book art.

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Framed Ewe Phoenix Gets Eye-Catching Refresh by Adi Goodrich

Design Milk

Confession of a shopaholic: retail therapy doesn’t require completing a purchase to reduce residual sadness, though it doesn’t hurt. Browsing a brick and mortar business is an effective form of socialization and offers space for rumination. In many cases, these establishments become extensions of circulation through the public realm. For this reason, LA-based Adi Goodrich has dedicated her creative practice to democratizing good design critical to local cultures.

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100+ Best Big, Poster Fonts of 2025

Design Shack

When it comes to designing posters and banners, there’s one thing that matters the most: the font. A poster without a great, attention-grabbing title is simply not an effective poster. A great poster font has the power to turn even the most straightforward layout into a compelling design. As Irene Etzkorn once said, “There is no such thing as a boring project.

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Without Studio redesigns Sodexo's billion-dollar US dining offer with One&All, a celebration of collegiate diversity

Creative Boom

Independent London agency Without has unveiled a major branding project for Sodexo's US college dining offer, now called One&All, championing diversity through flexible design and a collegiate spirit. How do you create a brand that appeals to everyone without becoming generic? That was the central challenge for Without Studio as they partnered with Sodexo to reimagine the food experience across US college campuses.

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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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25 Best Luxury Logo Fonts Perfect for Logo Design

Graphic Design Junction

Luxury fonts for logos give your brand a distinct, premium look. Whether you're working with fashion boutique brands , or luxury services, the logo fonts you choose says a lot about the message you're sending. The post 25 Best Luxury Logo Fonts Perfect for Logo Design first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Do circles really make a logo design better?

Creative Bloq

This debate won't go away.

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A Sun-Drenched Greenery-Filled Home in the Heart of East London

Design Milk

Tucked away behind a veil of Victorian terrace homes in Walthamstow, East London, Catching Sun House emerges as a hidden oasis rooted in sustainability and biophilic design. Conceived and realized by architect Mark Shaw of Studioshaw as his personal residence, the 1,453-square-foot home reimagines a former MOT garage into a bright, nature-filled refuge that blurs the boundaries between indoors and out.

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New Designers at 40: celebrating four decades of emerging creative talent

Its Nice That

Reading "New Designers at 40: " More from Work Search Search Events Next Generation Showcase Creative Jobs Board Home Menu Disciplines Advertising Animation Architecture Art Creative Industry Digital Event Fashion Film Graphic Design Illustration Photography Product Design Publication Popular Tags 3D Book Branding Collage Comic Exhibition Font Food & Drink Identity Logo Magazine Music Politics Portrait Poster Sport Sustainability Technology Typography Web Design Zine It’s Nice That

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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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Why the cool kids are leaving the big cities, and bringing creative life to smaller towns

Creative Boom

Should I stay or should I go? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Rising rents and remote work are driving a creative exodus from London and other major cities, transforming once-overlooked towns across Britain. When did you last look at your rent and feel positive about what you're getting for your money? When did you last walk out your front door and feel inspired rather than overwhelmed?

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15+ Best Luxury Fonts for Visual Identity and Branding

Graphic Design Junction

Luxury fonts and modern serif logo fonts are essential for crafting a premium brand identity in 2025. The right font sets the tone before your audience reads a word—making it just as important as your product or service. The post 15+ Best Luxury Fonts for Visual Identity and Branding first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Shutterstock’s ‘safe’ rebrand is mundane, but perfect

Creative Bloq

It’s unpretentious design that serves its purpose.

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Sebastián Ángeles Turns Sounds Visible With Frequency 2.0

Design Milk

Sound is something we typically hear, not see – but what if it could take shape before our eyes? At this year’s SaloneSatellite exhibition during Milan Design Week 2025 , Mexican designer Sebastián Ángeles brings that idea to life. With Frequency 2.0 , he transforms the invisible into the tangible, crafting sculptural, sensory-driven furniture inspired by the resonance of sound waves.

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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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Story-Based Social Posts: Designing Narratives for Swipeable Content

Design Shack

Social media is no longer just about eye-catching single posts; it’s about creating experiences that draw people in and keep them engaged. One of the most effective ways to do this is through story-based, swipeable content. Whether it’s a multi-image Instagram carousel, a swipeable LinkedIn post, or a TikTok image story, this format gives you the chance to tell a narrative that unfolds naturally as users interact with it.

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Teresa Ferreira on burnout, balance, and designing a creative life with space to grow

Creative Boom

In this edition, part of our Work-Life Balance & Boundaries theme, we speak with Teresa Ferreira, founder of Ferrgood Studio, about deconditioning hustle culture, protecting creative energy, and why running a values-led business means leading yourself first. After years working at the top of the design world – including as Head of Design at the Financial Times – Teresa Ferreira left corporate life to build something slower, more spacious, and more intentional.

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10 Clever Instagram Caption Ideas That Spark Emotion and Drive Meaningful Interactions

Graphic Design Junction

Instagram caption ideas can help you form deeper connections with your Instagram followers. The right caption doesn’t just sit under your photo—it speaks directly to the person reading. It can make someone pause, reflect, or even feel seen. The post 10 Clever Instagram Caption Ideas That Spark Emotion and Drive Meaningful Interactions first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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There's time to stop the Apple-inspired obsession with glass UI before it starts

Creative Bloq

It's beautiful. but it's not great UI design.

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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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12 Favorites From Fulton Market DesignDays That Spark Joy, Creativity

Design Milk

Chicago maintains a rich design history with contributions spanning architectural, graphic, and industrial design, but the last decade has seen something of a renaissance for the contract furniture industry that gathers there. From modern towers to Art Deco facades, this vibrant cityscape became the perfect backdrop for pop-ups, permanent showrooms, and installations found during Fulton Market DesignDays (FMDD).

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65+ Best Final Cut Pro Slideshow Video Templates in 2025

Design Shack

If you’re looking for inspiration to design a unique slideshow video, these Final Cut Pro photo slideshow templates will come in handy. For this collection, we handpicked some of the best Final Cut Pro slideshow templates you can use to easily create slideshow videos without an effort. The list includes many different styles of templates for creating slideshow videos for wedding albums, business events, product showcases, social media promos, and much more.

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Made By Practice: The studio blending puppets, play and purpose

Creative Boom

From Sesame Street to stop-motion for fintech, Made By Practice has carved out a craft-led niche in film and animation. Creative acceleration and algorithmically optimised content are all the rage these days, but Made By Practice is determined to go against the grain and keep some of the analogues in its methodology. You're just as likely to find the LA- and Denver-based studio sculpting puppets or building miniature sets as rendering 3D scenes or experimenting with AI.

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Photoshop vs. Illustrator vs. InDesign: Which One to Learn First (and Why It Matters)

We And The Color

Stepping into the world of digital design presents a big question right away. You see three titans of the Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. They all look powerful. They all seem essential. This often leads to a tough decision: which one should you learn first? The choice you make can shape your creative journey, so it’s important to get it right.

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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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Jaguar insists its controversial rebrand was a success – but I'm not buying it

Creative Bloq

The latest News,/news,,news, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Creative Bloq

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Design Milk Activates The Mart With a Designer Wellness Lounge

Design Milk

Last year, we talked tech. This year, we tackled wellness. But the two topics share more than you might think. After all, the human experience is powered by electrical currents and neural pathways all housed in some sort of organic machine. At this NeoCon 2025 , Design Milk implemented a Designer Wellness Lounge within SANDOW’s DesignScene , tucked away on The Mart’s 11th floor, to serve as a sensorial escape while showcasing the transformative power of design in promoting workplace well-b

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25+ Best Rough & Weathered Textures (Free & Pro)

Design Shack

Rough and weathered textures can instantly add depth, personality, and a sense of history to your work. Whether you’re designing a vintage poster, crafting a rugged brand identity, or giving your digital art a raw, tactile feel, these textures help break the clean, flat look of modern design and bring in layers of authenticity and mood. Today, we bring you a collection of the best rough and weathered textures , including distressed paper and scratched metal to grunge overlays, cracked surfaces,

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'100 Rejections, Zero Regrets': Liz Mosley on her brave experiment, embracing the power of no

Creative Boom

Liz Mosley In an eye-opening session for members of The Studio, Liz Mosley revealed how actively seeking rejection transformed her creative practice and why "no" might be the most valuable word in a designer's vocabulary. In an age where creatives struggle with imposter syndrome and the paralysing fear of putting themselves out there, Creative Boom's private network, The Studio , continues to provide sanctuary for honest conversations about the realities of creative work.

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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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Ostro by Mucho

BP&O

Ostro isn’t the easiest of companies to make sense of. Billed as a ‘life science software company’, it straddles a number of different services that are both consumer and clinician-facing. In simple terms, though, it looks to help consumers and healthcare providers alike to navigate the complex, labyrinthine ins and outs of the complex US healthcare system; using software to The post Ostro by Mucho appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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