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Loewe's adorable anime ads show art is still so much better than AI

Creative Bloq

And its logo design suddenly makes sense.

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TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET: Crafting Connection in Shibuya

Design Milk

In the heart of Tokyos Shibuya district between the youthful buzz of Harajuku and the neon blur of the Shibuya Scramble TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET offers a boutique hospitality experience thats as much about feeling good as it is about doing good. Opened in 2017 with just 15 guest rooms, the hotel redefines what it means to travel consciously, blurring the lines between luxury, sustainability, and local connection.

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5 perfect Apple font choices (and one disaster)

Creative Bloq

From the 70s to today, Apple fonts have been a big part of its branding.

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Professional Brochure Catalog Templates: 25 Print Ready Designs

Graphic Design Junction

A brochure catalog templates remains one of the most effective tools for brand communication. The catalog templates , lookbook brochure, and portfolio templates delivers information clearly while showcasing products, services The post Professional Brochure Catalog Templates: 25 Print Ready Designs first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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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It’s a (wo)man’s game: Janet Delavan’s Feminine American Pastime deconstructs gender-based activities

Its Nice That

Inspired by her passion for billiards, the NYC-based graphic designer and illustrator has designed trilogy of books that dissect the basis of rivalry and gender roles.

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Procreate Alternatives: 15 Best Drawing Apps for Every Artist In 2025

Design Beep

In the ever-evolving world of digital art, Procreate has established itself as a powerhouse application for iPad users. Its intuitive interface, powerful brush engine, and affordable one-time payment model have made it the go-to choice for many digital artists. However, not everyone has access to an iPad or might be looking for Procreate alternatives that better suit their specific needs or workflow.

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Susan Clark Curates Next Chapter for Radnor With Gallery Penthouse

Design Milk

Susan Clark , whose singular vision for Radnor has reshaped the landscape of contemporary design curation, stands at the threshold of the gallery’s most ambitious chapter yet Evolution in Form a sun-drenched penthouse perched 70 floors above Manhattan within the soaring Sutton Tower. Her influence on how we experience design in residential contexts has been transformative, creating dialogue between object and space that transcends traditional gallery paradigms.

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AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Comes to Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works

Azure Magazine

On October 29 and 30, the 2025 edition of AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference is taking place at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works. Returning for its second year, with tickets on sale now , the two-day event brings together architects, urbanists, designers and other innovators as well as activists, environmentalists and business leaders to motivate greater collaboration and share proven approaches to greener products, spaces and cities.

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Top 6 Online Coloring Sites in 2025: Which Platform Delivers the Best Creative Experience?

Design Beep

With the growing popularity of digital art and mindful recreation, coloring online has evolved far beyond its roots as a childrens activity. Today, online coloring websites offer a blend of relaxation, creativity, and cognitive stimulation that appeals to all age groups. From classrooms to living rooms to office breakrooms, digital coloring is making its markand a variety of platforms are competing to provide the best experience.

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The best print ads of the 2000s, as chosen by experts

Creative Bloq

From witty one-liners to character-led masterpieces.

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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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Are You Looking to Buy TikTok Followers? High Social Is Here to Help!

Graphic Design Junction

Developing a TikTok account in a highly competitive environment can be confusing and challenging. Many users post high-quality videos, follow proven guidelines, add hashtags and descriptions, but still do not achieve success. The post Are You Looking to Buy TikTok Followers? High Social Is Here to Help! first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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We Are Rewind’s Retro Cassette Player Screams ’80s Barbiecore

Design Milk

In an age dominated by streaming services and smart speakers, the resurgence of analog audio might seem like a cultural contradiction. But nostalgia is powerful, and retro media formats like vinyl records, CDs, and now cassette tapes are making a noticeable comeback. For those who long for the tactile joy of flipping a cassette and curating mixtapes, the We Are Rewind WE-001 EDITH cassette player brings that experience back this time, with modern convenience and a splash of playful style.

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Metaphysical Interactions Unfold in Moonassi’s Surreal ‘Mind Illustrations’

Colossal

Through ink on hanji paper that juxtaposes deep blacks with delicate cross-hatching, surreal scenes unfold in the drawings of Seoul-based artist Moonassi ( previously ). Through the dramatic use of chiaroscuro and simple yet elegantly delineated faces, hands, and limbs, the artist constructs dreamlike worlds in which figures commune and explore. Moonassi’s use of meok , a traditional Korean inkstick ground with water against a stone to produce a liquid, results in a deep black medium achie

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This Artist Used A Sketchbook And Pen To Create Amazing Detailed Drawings

Design You Trust

Nicolas V. Sanchez transforms ordinary sketchbooks into miniature galleries, using nothing but colored pens and an astonishing attention to detail. His pages come alive with hyper-realistic drawingsa frog poised to jump, a swimmer frozen mid-stroke, or a quiet moment captured with breathtaking precision. Done entirely by hand, his work is pure patience and talent, making every piece feel like a memory suspended on paper.

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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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Lucasfilm's vision for AI in Stars Wars is making me cringe

Creative Bloq

So blending two animals together is the future of creativity?

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Collection of Free Printable Funny Cards and Patterns for Summer Time

Design Beep

Summer brings with it a wealth of inspiration for designers and crafters alike. The vibrant colors, natural elements, and relaxed atmosphere of the season provide the perfect backdrop for creating eye-catching vector cards and patterns. These digital designs can be used for everything from greeting cards and social media posts to fabric prints and packaging.

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Blå Station Brings Play + Homey Comfort To 2025 Collections

Design Milk

As we all know, theres certainly nothing blah about Bl Station when it comes to their designs. With their 2025 collections , the Swedish brand continues to blur the lines between contract and residential furniture to show that playfulness and comfort can coexist in even the most functional spaces. We teased the new Villhem chair , designed by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius , earlier this year when we got a glimpse of it at Stockholm Design Week.

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All sizes | Retro Corporate Logo Goodness_00015 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #logo #illustration

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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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Mesmerizing Surreal Illustrations Inspired by Vietnamese Culture by Bui Ngan

Design You Trust

Bui Ngans illustrations transform everyday moments into mesmerizing works of art, blending realism with elements of fantasy and surrealism. Inspired by her surroundings in Ho Chi Minh City, she intricately weaves Vietnamese culture, along with the lives of women and children, into her creations. Her artistic process begins with defining keywords that encapsulate the emotions and themes she wishes to convey, guiding her vision with precision.

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From Amazon to Adobe: is 2025 the year of the 'quiet rebrand'?

Creative Bloq

Jaguar, take note: splashy rebrands are so 2024.

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Tested the Huion Kamvas 16 Gen 3 for 90 Days: Here’s What You Need to Know

Just Creative

So, Ive been using the Huion Kamvas 16 Gen 3 for about three months now. Honestly, I didnt expect much going in, but this thing surprised me in a good way. Its a 16-inch pen display thats made for digital artists. Not just pros, but anyone whos serious about drawing and wants something better than an entry-level tablet. I picked it up because I wanted something solid without spending over $500.

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Why B2B Content Needs Great Visual Design to Perform in 2025

Noupe

In the early days of digital marketing, B2B content often meant long whitepapers, text-heavy PDFs, and dry blog posts. Fast forward to 2025, and were looking at an audience that demands more, not just in value, but in experience. Buyers today skim, scroll, and evaluate in seconds. Your content doesnt just need to be informative it needs to look and feel professional.

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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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Resume Layout Revolution: Craft Your Career Story with BrandPacks’ A4 InDesign Masterpiece

We And The Color

Finding that perfect job often starts with a single piece of paper or, more accurately, a single digital file: your resume. In a competitive job market, how do you ensure your application doesn’t just blend into the background? You might have the skills, the experience, and the drive, but if your story isn’t presented clearly and professionally, it might not get the attention it deserves.

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Fulton Market Design Days Comes to Chicago June 8-11

Azure Magazine

In early June, Chicago is the place to be. Although the Windy City is a top destination for design and architecture lovers any time of year, the late spring brings a pair of world-class design events: NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days. Both taking place in early June, the concurrent events bring together an impressive range of leading global design talent in contract furniture.

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Learn to use visual language to convey mood with bestselling children's book artist Tony DiTerlizzi

Creative Bloq

Ten techniques for creating illustrations that carry emotion.

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“The Catastrophes”: Surreal Illustration Series by Mateo Pizarro

Design You Trust

Mateo Pizarros series “The Catastrophes”* delves into modern anxieties through surreal and abstract depictions of disaster, tackling themes like political polarization, surveillance culture, and misinformation. His drawings serve as both an observation and a personal reflection, helping him process the turbulence that has shaped recent years.

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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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Esaí Alfredo’s Oil Paintings Merge Mysterious Narratives with ‘Miami Vice’ Noir

Colossal

In an iconic 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live , Steve Martin and Bill Murray shuffle onstage dressed like tourists. Peering out beyond the cameraand thus behind usthey repeatedly ask, “What the hell is that?” Stoking our curiosity and never divulging what “that” really is, yet preventing us from ever seeing it either, the answer is left entirely to our imaginations.

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Banánka House: This Slovakian Gem Magically Blurs Indoors and Outdoors

We And The Color

Have you ever stumbled upon a home that just stops you in your tracks? One that seems to whisper tales of tranquility and perfect harmony with its surroundings? Well, let me tell you about a place that does exactly that: the incredible Bannka House. Crafted by the talented minds at PAULNY HOVORKA ARCHITECTS , this isn’t just a structure of concrete, wood, and glass.

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Linda Morey-Burrows on leadership, longevity, and calling out bias with a smile

Creative Boom

As part of our Leadership theme, we sat down with Linda Morey-Burrows, founder of MoreySmith and StudioMorey, to talk about staying the course, leading through complexity, and navigating decades of bias with clarity and conviction. With over three decades at the helm of MoreySmith and now StudioMorey, Linda Morey-Burrows has built a reputation as one of the UK's most respected design leaders, known for her clarity of vision, exacting standards, and deep creative insight.

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Cricut experts just taught me how to make beautiful flowers – and you can, too

Creative Bloq

They're made from sturdy card, and only took five minutes to craft.

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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?