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Capturing a sense of vulnerability is what illustrator Mark Conlan does best

Creative Boom

Nature's beauty, fragility, and those rare moments when we feel at one with it are key themes for this Irish artist, who brings them to life through soft details and bold contrasts. New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator. Mark Conlan is an artist whose journey began in Dublin as an animator. He moved to London for six years and worked as a graphic and digital designer.

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60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs

Graphic Design Junction

The ultimate collection of creative Brush Fonts for posters is here to inspire and elevate your designs. Brush fonts are dynamic, stylish, and ideal for crafting unique posters that grab attention. Whether you’re working on a bold New Years celebration poster or an elegant corporate flyer, these fonts will bring personality and flair to your work.

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Cathay Pacific introduces in-flight art gallery and more accessible seating

Creative Boom

Business class just got more accessible and experiential on board Cathay Pacific's Boeing 777-300ER fleet, thanks to JPA Design. For those who have flown Business Class before, you'll have noticed how every element of the experience has been carefully designed and planned to make you feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. It truly is a special experience, but premium Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has just taken it to the next level with the help of industrial design company JPA Design.

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A Showroom + Office at Moas Group’s New Headquarters in Brazil

Design Milk

A new headquarters for Moas Group in So Paulo, Brazil, designed by Perkins&Will , boasts a full showroom and office in one space. A market leader in the country, company management wanted a modern hub that highlights their well-known lines and supports employees in one location. Its not just an office with a sales space at the back. We emphasized the showroom experience and created a home for three brands, says Guilherme Meneses, project designer at Perkins&Will.

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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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New app Yoderlay draws attention with bespoke illustrations

Creative Boom

Studio Morfar and illustrator Doug John Miller worked together to create a fun but functional identity for the new home services app. Copenhagen-based design agency Studio Morfar is behind the identity, website and app for Yoderlay, a new offering coming soon to the UK that aims to seamlessly connect trusted tradespeople with local customers. The founders of Yoderlay imagined the app as a disruptor in the home services sector but were also conscious of maintaining a deep respect for both new and

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ARCHIVISM Fosters New Wave of American Design With Debut Collection

Design Milk

Meet ARCHIVISM’s inaugural collection, bringing a fresh sense of Brutalist and Romantic touches to any interior. An earnest exploration into the history of American woodwork and craft, ARCHIVISM strives to usher in a new era, one that prioritizes sustainable manufacturing and local craftsmanship. A collaboration between longtime friends Chris Hardy and Ben Gaffney, this collection combines furniture and preservation of knowledge as one.

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New branding for Orangetheory focuses on how its members feel

Creative Boom

DesignStudio has unveiled a new visual identity for the global fitness franchise, focusing on its energising benefits for members. The world of fitness has changed hugely over the last decade, not least thanks to new technologies from the likes of Fitbit and Apple. But the tech giants aren't the only game in town. Other, more locally-based companies have also been revolutionising the way we keep our bodies and minds in trim.

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The new Eurovision logo has triggered a deep design debate

Creative Bloq

I never thought the song contest would make me question the purpose of logo design.

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GraphyPix’s Interactive Digital Resume Template is Like a Modern Canvas

We And The Color

Beyond the Paper: Unpacking GraphyPix’s Interactive Resume Template Imagine a resume that doesn’t just sit there, a static piece of paper. Instead, picture it as an engaging, interactive experience, almost like a mini-website dedicated to showcasing your unique skills and personality. That’s exactly what GraphyPix has designed with this impressive digital resume template.

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Tesla lost its legal battle against Top Gear, but did it win the war?

Creative Bloq

Elon Musk may have triumphed outside of the courtroom.

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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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Thousands of Josiah Wedgwood’s Glazed Ceramic Samples Paved the Way for 18th-Century Ingenuity

Colossal

In 1759, Staffordshire potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) founded a ceramics company that achieved global recognition and continues production today. He soared to success as a leader of industrialized pottery in Europe, tapping into a renewed 18th-century vogue for classical forms in home decor and tableware. A meticulous studier of current trends and materials, “Wedgwood conducted thousands of experiments to perfect his unique clays and glazes,” says the Victoria an

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30+ Examples of Depth of Field Photography (+ Free Photos)

onextrapixel

Did you know theres more than one technique for capturing depth-of-field photos? There are actually several different techniques you can use to create unique styles of depth of field. The post 30+ Examples of Depth of Field Photography (+ Free Photos) appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon

Colossal

In ancient Greece, amphorae were commonly used for carrying or storing liquids and grains like wine, oil, or cereal. A narrow neck and a large, oval body were easily moved with handles on each side. For Paris-based Dppel Studio , a collaboration between Lionel Dinis Salazar and Jonathan Omar, a millennia-old form inspires a contemporary collection. Nophore is a series of terracotta and enamel vessels intersected with looping, handle-like tubes of glowing neon.

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Illustrated Chicago Save the Dates with Pops of Color

Press'd

We worked with our friend Johnna from Big City Bride to create these stunning save the dates for her and Sam’s big day. The illustration and main text were letterpressed in classic black. A fun fuchsia foil border, punctuated with text details add as shiny pink element. The card was edge painted in persimmon, adding to the vibrant color story.

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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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2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards Winners

Booooooom

After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards.

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20+ Best Free Personal Portfolio WordPress Themes for Creatives in 2025

SpeckyBoy

As a designer, illustrator, or other creative professionals, a portfolio website is an essential tool to showcase your skills and attract new clients or job opportunities. With WordPress, it’s never been easier to create a stunning portfolio site , even if you have no coding knowledge. However, choosing the right portfolio theme can make all the difference.

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“In the Shadow of the Mountain” by Photographer Kelly Burgess

Booooooom

Kelly Burgess Kelly Burgess’s Website Kelly Burgess on Instagram

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Erik Marinovich – Friends of Type – The Fox is Black – Life is Fluid Make Waves #drawn #hand #typography

Designspiration

Saved by Brian Danaher (@madeforending).

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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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The biggest 3D art trends we'll see in 2025

Creative Bloq

A change of direction for AI, more artists moving to real-time and filmmaking like we've never seen it before.

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Tropical Birds Burst to Life in the Intricate Paper Cutouts of ‘The Parrot Project’

Colossal

The Paper Ark , a collaboration between Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird ( previously ), celebrates the diverse beauty of our planet’s wildlife. In The Parrot Project, a new series of intricate paper-cut pieces, the striking creatures take center stage in vivid color. “This series focuses on the vibrant beauty of parrots and their contribution to the ecosystem,” say the Ahmedabad, India-based artists, who created 40 different species during the course of one year.

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Secret Level's controversial dark Pac-Man is now a game

Creative Bloq

Shadow Labyrinth is not the anniversary game I expected!

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Vic Rojo Studio

Communication Arts

Vic Rojo's website showcases her branding work with a minimalist design, subtle animations, and a focus on storytelling while balancing creativity and professionalism.

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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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"Why would Vogue allow this?”: Skechers faces AI allegations over controversial ad

Creative Bloq

It gets the worse the more you look at it.

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Do you even need a design system?

UX Collective

A design system can provide a lot of benefits, but they come at a cost. The cost of a design system.

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The Grinch comes for Beyoncé in ridiculous album art recreations

Creative Bloq

Sabrina Carpenter Grinch will haunt my dreams for years to come.

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A product manager’s 24 reflections on 2024

UX Collective

and how to use tarot cards for sprint planning Continue reading on UX Collective

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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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Honor's Christmas sale has some exceptional deals including £400 off the Magic V3 foldable

Creative Bloq

Get that last-minute shopping ticked off with mega deals for the whole family.

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What’s happened to Spotify Wrapped?

UX Collective

A deep dive on the campaign’s 10-year anniversary Continue reading on UX Collective

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Alien: Rogue Incursion review - these monsters are real

Creative Bloq

A masterclass in 80s visual design that puts you in the Aliens universe.

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SLTF Snowpack Font by SilverStag Type Foundry

We And The Color

Say hi to SLTF Snowpack, a bold and ultra-condensed sans-serif typeface. We all know that fonts are more than just letters. They’re the voice of your design, the personality of your brand, and the atmosphere you’re trying to create. And thats where Snowpack by SilverStag Type Foundry enters the chat. Have you ever considered how much a font can do?

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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.