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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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10 essential Procreate portrait tips every new artist should learn first

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10 Procreate tips every aspiring illustrator should know

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Mark James isn't bored (and he doesn't think you should be either)

Creative Boom

Under Neon Loneliness. Photography by Mary Wycherley @Two Cats In The Yard The Cardiff-based creative on controversial chickens, Tokyo dreams and keeping busy to stay sane. Mark James doesn't like to sit still. He admits as much early on in our chat. "I find it hard to relax, my brain's constantly on the go," he says. "So the busier, the better." It's perhaps no surprise, then, that over the last two decades, the Cardiff-based multidisciplinary artist and art director has built a strikingly dive

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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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F5: David Kaul Talks Playing Chess, His Records, His Dog Winnie + More

Design Milk

Early on in his life, artist David Kaul developed a fondness for drawing on things, and he eventually began to explore graffiti, literally making his mark wherever he could – even on surfaces that weren’t his to embellish. He decided to study design and then took jobs as a screen printer and graphic designer. Even when he became an art director in the ad world, Kaul still gravitated toward his favorite form of expression.

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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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20 great AI tools for creatives (that won't replace your job)

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Even if you see AI as the enemy, you'd be daft not to use these tools to speed up your workflow. As creatives, we're living in a sort of paradox. The same tech that threatens to wipe out our jobs is simultaneously offering unprecedented opportunities to save us time and energy. So while it's natural to be sceptical about AI, it's probably self-defeating not to use it for at least some things.

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Raw Color Captures the Potential of Light in Paper Curves

Design Milk

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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Neo-Brutalism: breaking rules, loudly

UX Collective

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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10 essential Procreate tips to instantly improve your environment art

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

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Top 10 Superior Online Business Ideas for Creatives in 2025

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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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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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Photoshop just dropped its most useful AI tool yet

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10 Best Golden Hour Photoshop Actions

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Golden Hour Photoshop Actions bring the beauty of soft, natural sunlight into your photos, mimicking the magical glow that occurs just after sunrise or before sunset. Whether you’re a photographer, designer, or content creator, these golden hour-inspired presets and actions will enhance your work with warm tones, golden highlights, and dreamy atmospheres.

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From Covent Garden to Rio de Janeiro: how IllustrationX attained true global reach

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Season of Victory, aka illustrator Linda Baritski, collaborated with LG Electronics Korea on the “Ground220” space in Seoul, South Korea The leading illustration agency has spent decades creating a four-continent presence that's made it one of the biggest players in the market. We chatted to them to learn the secrets of their success. Forget the smoke and mirrors.

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

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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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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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Reddit is losing it over this beautiful movie poster design

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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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Adorable Minimalist Illustrations and Characters by Yao Yao

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Chinese concept artist Yao Yao creates imaginative characters and dreamlike worlds that blend mystery and whimsy. Her illustrations feature enchanted forests, unusual creatures, and expressive figures that invite exploration. With a focus on games and animation, Yao Yao uses character design and environmental storytelling to craft emotionally resonant narratives.

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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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Studio Select’s brand identity for perfumery Serviette is steeped in sophistication

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A4 Portfolio Template: Why This Minimalist InDesign Layout is a Game-Changer for Creatives

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A creative professional’s portfolio is their most vital asset. It’s more than a collection of work; it is a narrative of skill, a statement of style, and the first handshake with a potential client. Recognizing this, the demand for a clean, professional, and easily adaptable A4 portfolio template has never been higher. GraphicArtist’s template for Adobe InDesign emerges as a sophisticated solution, offering a framework that is both elegant and powerfully efficient.

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

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35 Best Paris Fonts for Elegant French-Inspired Typography in 2025

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Paris fonts have become increasingly popular among designers seeking to capture the essence of French elegance and sophistication in their typography choices. These carefully curated Paris font collections offer the perfect blend of romance, luxury, and timeless appeal that the City of Light is renowned for. Whether you’re designing wedding invitations , luxury brand materials, or artistic projects, Paris fonts provide an authentic French aesthetic that elevates any design project.

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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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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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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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The new Game Awards logo shows less can be a lot more

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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?