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Vibe Coding: The Art of Flowing with Code

Noupe

In the world of software development, we talk a lot about frameworks, best practices, and clean code. But there’s another, less formal concept that many developers – especially creatives and indie coders – swear by: vibe coding. Vibe coding is a mindset. It’s not about Agile sprints, Jira tickets, or 100% test coverage. It’s about slipping into a state of flow, following your intuition, and letting creativity take the wheel while you code.

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Progressive tax rates in Western Europe

FlowingData

There is always ample discussion about progressive tax rates in the United States. For those unfamiliar, income earned within certain ranges are taxed differently. Higher income is taxed higher. For Datawrapper, Luc Guillemot charted the rates for countries in Western Europe. The x-axes represent income levels as a percentage of average income in each country.

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The 10 Best Managed WordPress Hosting Providers in 2025

SpeckyBoy

Choosing a managed WordPress hosting plan can make running a website much easier, especially for those who aren’t overly familiar with WordPress. They will handle server maintenance, security updates, backups, migrations , and performance optimization. This means less work and fewer technical concerns for you. Managed hosts also offer expert WordPress support, which can be helpful when looking for a quick fix to keep your website running smoothly.

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Sergio Membrillas on the art of staying true: Illustration, evolution, and finding joy in the process

Creative Boom

For illustrator Sergio Membrillas, creativity is a conversation between past and present, tradition and innovation. Based in Valencia, he speaks to us about navigating a 13-year career, balancing commercial work with personal authenticity, and why the simplest tools still matter most. Where others have become obsessed with speed and trends, Sergio Membrillas has built a career on slowing down and staying true to his craft.

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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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35 Professional CV Resume Templates – Ready-to-use Resumes

Graphic Design Junction

You dont need design skills to create a polished, professional resume. These CV Resume templates are ready to use, easy to edit, and built to help you make a strong impression. The post 35 Professional CV Resume Templates – Ready-to-use Resumes first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Aedo Seating by Debonademeo Sparks Dialogue Around Inclusion

Design Milk

Aesthetic standards for design are highly visual, elements of light and color effecting our physiology, our mood, and even our neural plasticity over time. The Aedo collection by Debonademeo for Adrenalina is instead developed with another sense, touch, as the driving factor for form. This presents new possibilities within inclusive design, accommodating design features that have been developed specifically with and for visually impaired people.

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15 Inspiring Designers From Shelter’s Showcase by Afternoon Light

Design Milk

The inaugural edition of Shelter a design fair on the occasion of NYCxDESIGN 2025 , organized by the online collectible design platform Afternoon Light was held on the third floor of Chelseas historic Starrett-Lehigh building. The 1930s-era daylit factory is an architectural relic from a time when industrial spaces of the same typology prioritized creative wellness through a structural-utilitarian-aesthetic unity.

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AI and WordPress: What the Future Holds in 2025 and Beyond

Graphic Design Junction

Artificial intelligence continues to shape how users build and manage websites. WordPress, the most widely used content management system, is now integrating AI tools across its ecosystem. From design automation to predictive content suggestions The post AI and WordPress: What the Future Holds in 2025 and Beyond first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Meet Tate: A New Modular Seating System From Here Now

Design Milk

North Carolina-based contract furniture company Here Now introduces Tate , a new modular seating system produced to support users well-being in public spaces. Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing, says Justin Champaign, founder and creative partner. The idea sat on the shelf as the team focused on other projects, but Champaign decided to revisit Tate when clients noted that privacy and wellness were key concerns.

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MetaHuman just broke free from Unreal Engine 5 – why everyone can now create lifelike characters

Creative Bloq

Epic Games' cutting edge creation and animation toolkit is now available to all.

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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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In a Rare Daytime Appearance, Flying Foxes Keep Cool in an Indian River

Colossal

On a recent expedition in Gujarat, India, photographer Hardik Shelat captured a rare phenomenon along a river in sweltering heat. With temperatures topping 110 degrees Fahrenheit, he and his colleagues weren’t the only ones staying hydrated to try to keep cool. It was a summer afternoon, and we were on a day trip to click these amazing creatures, the fruit bat, Shelat recently told PetaPixel.

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This Final Destination: Bloodlines billboard is a disaster (for all the right reasons)

Creative Bloq

They saw an opportunity and they took it.

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Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

SpeckyBoy

Getting started with WordPress is challenging. You install the app, log in, and then what? Many first-time users face this conundrum the next steps aren’t obvious. The content management system (CMS) becomes easier as you navigate its learning curve. But it’s worth wondering how many people give up before they reach that point. Technology may have a solution.

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Prague Airport Terminal 3 Reimagined: Studio ra15’s Stunning Gateway for Modern Travel

We And The Color

Ever considered the first impression a country makes? Often, it is through an airport. These gateways are more than just buildings; they are vibrant hubs of emotion, witnessing countless welcomes and poignant farewells. They mark significant transitions. With this profound understanding, the Prague Airport Terminal 3 , a crucial hub primarily serving private aviation, recently experienced a remarkable architectural and spatial upgrade.

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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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Kam Tang pushes the limits of Adobe Illustrator with gummy wonders

Its Nice That

Everything is challenging to draw and makes for good learning.

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Designers needed a book about their history that didn't exist… so I wrote it myself

Creative Boom

50 Greatest Designers gets under the skin of the pioneers who shaped our world today. The saying goes: to know where you're going, you need to know where you're coming from. So if you work in design, how much do you really know about the giants whose shoulders we're all standing on? I don't just mean the obvious names like Stefan Sagmeister or Paula Scher that get trotted out in every design blog post.

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Adrian Hanft uses old receipts as a canvas for his mesmerising animations

Its Nice That

The Colorado printmaker who has no secrets finds the beauty in everyday consumerism.

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Kitchen Solutions That Will Have You Cooking Up a Storm

Azure Magazine

When it comes to the hardest working room in the house, every detail matters. Whether youre a professional chef or a curious novice, a well-designed and outfitted kitchen will help elevated your meals to the next level. Here, weve rounded up a host of contemporary kitchen solutions from sleek systems and islands and high-tech induction cooktops to decorative tiles for walls and backsplashes that are guaranteed to make mealtime more enjoyable.

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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 UX butterfly effect

UX Collective

Understanding unintended consequences in design and how to plan forthem. Illustration by Sh8peshifters / Source: [link] Co-written by Martin Tomitsch and SteveBaty Each minute, millions of teens scroll through videos on social media platforms. These platforms are designed to connect people, but their overuse among young users is leading to serious, unintended consequences.

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Striking Monochromatic Brutalist Architectural Photography of Thomas de Franzoni

Design You Trust

Thomas de Franzonis *Echoes in Stone* series is a striking introduction to his architectural photography, defined by its quiet, monochromatic atmosphere. Capturing Berlins layered past in early 2025, the images highlight both grand monuments like the Victory Column and overlooked urban spaces, focusing on shadow, texture, and restraint. Beyond this series, Thomas explores architecture through mood and emotional resonance, emphasizing stark concrete forms, isolated stairwells, and empty corridors

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Designspiration

Saved by Aaron Bloom (@aaronbloom).

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Fantasy & Folklore Drawing Artworks of Olga and Andrew Dugin

Design You Trust

Olga Dugina and Andrew Dugi have been crafting intricate illustrations since 1989, blending fantasy, folklore, and quiet mystery. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance art and Russian folk imagery, their work is rich in detail and atmosphere, transporting viewers into surreal, storybook worlds. Their ornate style has brought depth to classic tales like *Hamlet* and *1001 Nights*, and they contributed their distinctive vision to *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* as concept artists.

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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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Vibe Coding: The Art of Flowing with Code

Noupe

In the world of software development, we talk a lot about frameworks, best practices, and clean code. But there’s another, less formal concept that many developers – especially creatives and indie coders – swear by: vibe coding. Vibe coding is a mindset. Its not about Agile sprints, Jira tickets, or 100% test coverage. Its about slipping into a state of flow, following your intuition, and letting creativity take the wheel while you code.

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Beautiful Photographs of a Young Angelina Jolie in the 1990s

Design You Trust

Angelina Jolie, born on June 4, 1975, is an acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards and a Tony Award. She began her acting career at 16 but initially struggled with auditions, often being told her demeanor was “too dark” Her breakthrough came with *Hackers* (1995), followed by award-winning performances in *George Wallace* (1997) and *Gia* (1998), which earned her Golden Globe Awards.

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Deckle Edge Invitations for French Wedding

Press'd

Everything about Chloe and Jonathans wedding invitation suite is dreamy. From the handmade paper (including matching envelopes !), a custom crest, and the darling die-cut reply card, there is much to see and swoon over! We were excited when our dear friend, Signed & Sealed by Steph , brought us these custom-created deckle edge invitations. The invitation features letterpress printing in cool gray for the text and the regal crest that encircles the bride and grooms initials.

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How to build an unskippable newsletter

Creative Bloq

Expert tips to help make your newsletter a roaring success.

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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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Pentagram crafts a smart, elegant identity for AI video pioneer TwelveLabs

Creative Boom

With a focus on clarity, motion and modularity, Pentagram's new identity for TwelveLabs transforms complex AI technology into a compelling visual language that balances intelligence with warmth. Pentagram's latest project introduces a striking new identity for TwelveLabs, an AI company redefining how machines comprehend video. At its heart, the rebrand marks a conceptual shift, positioning video not as a linear sequence of frames but as a volume.

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"Don't wait to be asked," Aardman's Gavin Strange on how to be more creative

Creative Bloq

Gavin's high-energy talk encourages you to find the joy.

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YARA + DAVINA on hacking motherhood, job-sharing art, and making space for mothers in public culture

Creative Boom

Photo credit: Hugo Glendinning With Caregiving & Creativity in mind, we speak with YARA + DAVINA, the socially engaged artist duo reimagining what it means to be mothers and makers challenging outdated narratives, embracing job-sharing as a radical act, and creating joyful, public-facing work with care at its core. When YARA + DAVINA became mothers within a month of each other, they didn't step back from their practice they stepped forward together.

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Wacom Cintiq tablets get an upgrade in new 16 and 24-inch models

Creative Bloq

Higher resolution and a thinner design could make these the drawing tablets to consider.

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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.