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Take 5: Modern Hardware, Moiré, a Monumental Table + More

Design Milk

1. Lock-it From Door Gems by George Ranalli DESIGNS Design is an awesome responsibility, and according to tradition, architects should be master builders capable of conceptualizing, communicating, and crafting detail regardless of project size, scale, or scope. Architect George Ranallis home furnishings and architectural hardware are seemingly plucked from a time when building was a venerable practice far less commodified.

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The best new typefaces for May 2025 by leading foundries and designers

Creative Boom

Need a fresh burst of typographic inspiration? Our latest monthly roundup of new and revived fonts is a must-read. Ever feel like you're drowning in a visual sea of AI slop? Fortunately, the world of type design seems to be sticking fast to the twin values of innovation and craftsmanship. And if you ever needed proof of that, just check out this month's selection of new typeface releases.

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How to use Photoshop's Generative Expand tool

Creative Bloq

Follow these steps to expand your images and save a bundle of time.

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NeoCon 2025: What’s New + What We’re Excited To See

Design Milk

NeoCon 2025 is just around the corner, and were packing our notebooks, cameras, and walking shoes. As the premier commercial design fair in North America, NeoCon brings together the best in contract furniture, flooring, lighting, textiles, and more June 9-11, 2025 all under the very busy roof of THE MART in Chicago. From innovative materials and workplace solutions to playful collaborations and wellness-centric design, this years lineup promises no shortage of inspiration.

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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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This is rare! Adobe drops Creative Cloud price by 40% for a whole year

Creative Bloq

Get Photoshop, Illustrator and other favourites for an unusually low price.

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The Sweet Art Collection Marks New Direction for BoConcept

Design Milk

The Sweet Art Collection by Charlotte Hncke celebrates Helena Christensen as new Global Artistic Director for BoConcept. Hncke was inspired by Danish pastry for this collection, featuring scalloped boucle detailing that is happily reminiscent of softly rising dough. As Danish pastry culture is revered around the world, it just seems fitting that the first collection with Christensen’s guidance at BoConcept remain refined, thoughtful, and culturally conscious, with a hint of sweetness.

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“Place by Place” by Photographer Taylor Naoko and CJ Tuff

Booooooom

An interview with Taylor Naoko and CJ Tuff, one of the winners of our previous Art & Photo Book Awards!

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I thought graphic designers all used Macs – our readers have proven me wrong

Creative Bloq

It turns out graphics designers don't all use Macs.

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Bubble and toil: Inside Hanna Karraby and James Paris’ eerie branding for a horror-inspired coffee shop

Its Nice That

We speak to the dream team about their blend of playfulness, stamp-inspired typography, spooky illustrations.

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Best Office Suites for Teams and Businesses in 2025

Design Beep

In today’s digital workplace, a reliable office suite is essential for creating documents, analyzing data, and developing presentations. Whether you’re a student, professional, or small business owner, finding the right collection of productivity tools can significantly impact your workflow and efficiency. This article explores the top office suites available in 2025, highlighting their unique features, strengths, and limitations.

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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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Can Can Press is the Risograph studio reshaping the print and zine scene in Mexico City

Its Nice That

Bringing print off the page and into all kinds of imaginative formats, this small press is inspired by the local vernacular.

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Poster Design Template: Create Stunning Visuals with Chrome & Clean Lines for Your Next Event

We And The Color

Are you on the hunt for a poster design template that doesn’t just whisper but truly resonates with modern flair? Imagine a design that seamlessly marries the cool, reflective allure of chrome with an impeccably clean, contemporary aesthetic. This isn’t merely another downloadable file; it’s a powerful launchpad designed to elevate your creative vision.

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10 tips for designing epic ships and vehicles for concept art

Creative Bloq

Level up your concept art with these quick techniques for better vehicles.

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Adrian Landon Brooks and Jaime Molina Assemble Enigmatic Narratives in ‘No Man’s Land’

Colossal

Within the compartments of reimagined wooden crates or carved sculptures that open on to reveal inner forms, Adrian Landon Brooks and Jaime Molina explore the possibilities of found materials in mixed-media sculptures and paintings. The artists’ duo exhibition No Man’s Land at Preacher Gallery highlights their kindred yet unique approaches.

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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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Epic Games' plans for Unreal Engine 6 are dividing developers

Creative Bloq

UE 5 will be unified with Unreal Editor for Fornite, but will stutter be any better?

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Free Font Of The Day – Meshed Display

Design Beep

This is our daily Free Font Of The Day post. In the digital age, typography plays a crucial role in visual communication. Free fonts have democratized design, allowing creators of all budget levels to access quality typefaces without financial barriers. Free typography has transformed the design landscape, enabling startups, students, and hobbyists to create professional-looking projects without significant investment in font licenses.

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Even Google is roasting Apple's iPhone 17 design (and to be honest, I agree)

Creative Bloq

It's hard to argue with this one.

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Nordhut

Logo Smith

Nordhut « Smithographics « Logo Designer & Icon Design Studio; over 30 Years Experience in: Logo Design, Icon Design, & Graphic Design.

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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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"It’s an emotional experience”: new GTA 6 trailer lives up to the hype

Creative Bloq

The graphics are astounding.

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Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze Documents Life at the Top of Hong Kong’s Soaring Architecture

Colossal

Amid the frenzied bustle that is city life, it can be difficultand even dangerousto stop and observe what happens above street level. For French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrze , though, looking to the upper floors of residential buildings and commercial towers in Hong Kong has revealed an astonishing ecosystem. In his new book, Echoing Above , Jacquet-Lagrze documents the trees, birds, and men who occupy the city’s sky-high dimension. “Hong Kong’s unique density has made th

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Someone turned their kid's artwork into a video game (and the results are adorable)

Creative Bloq

This is the most adorable thing you'll see today!

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Miss Poppy at the beach

Logo Smith

Miss Poppy at the beach « Smithographics « Logo Designer & Icon Design Studio; over 30 Years Experience in: Logo Design, Icon Design, & Graphic Design.

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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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5 experiences every designer should have on their bucket list – and I've done them all

Creative Bloq

Every designer should strive to do these things.

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When seamless stops working: The case for purposeful friction

Creative Boom

Photo by: Diane Picchiottino At a time when so many experiences feel interchangeable, Gareth Collins, UK CEO of creative and experience agency Luckybeard, explains why the brands that will stand out are the ones bold enough to add something back in. Danish social-eating restaurants have discovered that by embracing a little bit of awkwardness, they walk away with positive experiences.

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Pacaembu Stadium Branding & Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Pacaembu Stadium Branding & Visual Identity abduzeedo 05/06 2025 Explore the thoughtful branding and visual identity project by Nacione for So Paulo's iconic Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu stadium. So Paulo's Pacaembu stadium holds a special place in the city's heart. It's an iconic spot, full of history and memories for countless people. When the stadium began its renovation under the Allegra Pacaembu concession, later becoming Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, there was a clear need for a brand

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Veikkausliiga by Bond

BP&O

How do you bring the fans, teams, and stadiums of the northernmost league together under a shared identity that captures the energy and passion that defines it? For Bond, the answer was in plain sight the scarf strewn across the terraces, held high, no matter the team or the weather. Veikkausliiga is the highest tier of Finnish football, consisting The post Veikkausliiga by Bond appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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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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Photographing the women of the Danza de los Voladores

Its Nice That

Valeria Luongo traveled to Cuetzalan, Mexico, to capture an ancient, male-dominated ritual in which performers climb a 30-metre pole and spin into the air.

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How WordPress Agencies Can Improve Site Building Efficiency

SpeckyBoy

WordPress Agencies and freelancers frequently juggle multiple projects. For example, building two or more websites at once. It’s not uncommon to find yourself repeating the same processes. It slows progress and places more burden on your schedule. Efficiency is the antidote to this kind of chaos. It’s all about finding the right tools and techniques for getting more done with less effort.

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Moden Café by Georgios Apostolopoulos — Thisispaper

This is Paper

In the steadily evolving fabric of Athens Pagrati districta neighbourhood known for its quiet charm and cultural undercurrentsModen Caf designed by Georgios Apostolopoulos emerges as a refined homage to both heritage and minimalism.

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Isabelle D’s Lush Crocheted Landscapes Intertwine Pain and Pleasure

Colossal

At seven years old, Isabelle D learned to crochet as a means of supporting her family. Taking lessons from her grandmother, the young artist crafted various items to sell at local markets and set herself on a path she continues to follow today. From silk, cotton, viscose, and other fibers, Isabelle D crochets innumerable forms evocative of coral, sea sponges, anemones, flowers, molds, spores, and more.

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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.