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Design Dept's Ali Martín Filsoof on building brands with substance and simplicity

Creative Boom

That philosophy is woven through everything Design Dept takes on – from biotech to Baroque music ensembles – underpinned by what he calls "clarity, intentionality, emotional resonance, and craft." Ali has intentionally built an international network of collaborators in Spain, the UK, China, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, and Poland.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases. Thom Browne by Mouthwash Studio 5.

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

Key Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design Practices in 2025 The Role of Technology in Sustainable Design The Benefits of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design Practices The Future of Sustainable Design Trend 10: Glitch Art and Digital Deconstruction What is Glitch Art? This level of personalization enhances user experience and engagement.

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Leiko by Visual Arts Institute Free for personal and commercial use, this display font was created by students at the Media & Design Department of Hungary's Visual Arts Institute.

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“What surrounds a brand shapes how it speaks”: designer Laura Beulens on the delicate art of building a visual identity

Its Nice That

She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. For a rural arts festival, Untitled Macao takes the pastoral from pastel to kaleidoscopic 12 June 2025 Work Event. Reading "“What surrounds a brand."

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Our Top 15 Favorite Designers From WANTED 2025

Design Milk

Mary Ratcliffe Studio + Anony Presenting together for their fourth ICFF, Mary Ratcliffe Studio (MRS) and Anony collaborated on a booth filled with sleek and sculptural, architecturally-inspired design objects. Like ballet, a combination of experienced craft and innate knowledge makes the hardest work look easy.

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How small studios stay independent in Korea

Its Nice That

Its main clients have been cultural institutions all over the country including 국립중앙박물관 the National Museum of Korea and the Korean Craft and Design Foundation, amongst many others. He confessed that “the design and craft we put so much effort and concern into was quickly forgotten, or discarded,” and this cycle felt unsustainable.