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Adobe launches Photoshop on iPhone (properly) for the first time

Creative Boom

Anthony Brown - stock.adobe.com No, it's not a "companion app"; this is the real deal. Adobe just dropped a standalone Photoshop app for iPhone, which you can use without the desktop version, or a Creative Cloud subscription. Adobe has just dropped a new Photoshop app for iPhone users. (Android is coming "later in the year".) And trust me, this is really big news for designers.

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Pop Off: Design Milk Celebrates Champagne Chair 2025 Winners

Design Milk

Me, judgmental? Only for a good cause… On behalf of Design Milk and humbly at the behest of our friends at Design Within Reach (DWR) , purveyors of authentic modern design I accepted an invitation and the awesome responsibility to judge the finalists competing in their Champagne Chair Contest , held in partnership with Pommery , now in its 21st iteration.

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Adobe Photoshop is now on iPhone – and it's free!

Creative Bloq

And I'm genuinely excited.

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Chromacosm Celebrates the Largest Color System in the World

Design Milk

Renowned architect and artist Suchi Reddy and historic Indian brand Asian Paints recently presented Chromacosm , the largest and most comprehensive architectural color system with over 5,300 unique shades. Reddy brought her imaginative eye and sense of style to the Asian Paints installation during the Architecture and Design Film Festival in Mumbai, India, creating a sense of smallness among meadows of gradients.

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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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Stop-motion animation: everything you need to know

Creative Bloq

How stop-motion animation films are made and how you can get started, including recommended gear, apps and workflows.

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Paris’ Elysée Montmartre Hotel Highlights the Warmth of Eucalyptus

Design Milk

Situated beside the storied Elyse Montmartre concert hall in Paris, France, a once-abandoned building is stepping into a new era of design and sustainability. The recently opened Elyse Montmartre Hotel is the brainchild of design studio Policronica , which has meticulously transformed the space into the 16-room hotel integrating architecture, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility.

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A Collage of Sorts: PLUCK Miami x Taste:Work:Shop

Design Milk

From Robert Rauschenberg to Hannah Hch and Max Ernst, I have always been drawn to collage and assemblage. These techniques, where separate elements are edited and fused into something new, have long fascinated me unsurprisingly, much like my obsession with gathering ingredients to make an improvised dish. Similarly, collaboration mirrors collage. Its a dynamic fusion of individual voices, perspectives, and skills.

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I’m loving the saucy brand banter between Ikea and Durex

Creative Bloq

Sleep? Nah… We were busy keeping people up.

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Design Fails from 2024: Trends We Pray Never Return

We And The Color

Have you ever looked at a design and thought, “What were they thinking?” We all have. Design is subjective. But some choices are objectively…bad. 2024 brought its fair share of head-scratching design moments. Were here to dissect the worst design fails from 2024. We’ll explore why they didn’t work. We’ll also discuss what we can learn from them.

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UI & UX micro-tips: 8-bit anniversary edition

UX Collective

A collection of 36 powerful tips to help improve your designs instantly To celebrate the 5th anniversary of my super-popular UI & UX Micro-Tips, Ive brought together some of the most timeless tips, and bundled them in an 8-Bit format. Why? Just because:) When creating efficient , accessible , and beautiful UIs for your SaaS product, sometimes it takes only the smallest of adjustments to significantly boost conversion rates and user satisfaction.

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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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A Stunningly Minimalist Portfolio Template: Craft Your Success Story

We And The Color

Are you a creative professional? Do you need to showcase your work? Do you want to make a lasting impression? Then you absolutely need a stunning portfolio! A portfolio is more than just a collection of your projects. It’s a representation of your brand. Also, it’s a demonstration of your skills. It is your chance to tell your story to the world.

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21 Best Editable Billboard Mockups For Successful Campaign

Design Beep

Billboards have been a key player in advertising for more than a century, transitioning from basic painted signs to the dynamic digital screens we see today. Even with the surge of digital ads, billboards continue to offer significant value when it comes to reaching a wide audience and creating brand visibility. In this article, well dive into the benefits of billboards and the important role billboard mockups play in the advertising process.

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Through Landscapes Marred by Climate Disaster, Seonna Hong Mines ‘Past Lives’

Colossal

In Past Lives , Seonna Hong excavates the way experiences seem to stack upon each other, sometimes slipping through or re-emerging when we don’t expect them. Through her signature abstract vistas, Hong creates what can be called “memory landscapes,” vast scenes that layer themes of environmental destruction, personal reflections, and the artist’s own Korean heritage.

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21 Best Luxury Serif Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

Luxury fonts have long been synonymous with sophistication and timeless appeal, making them a cornerstone of high-end design. When it comes to creating a sense of elegance and exclusivity The post 21 Best Luxury Serif Fonts first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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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The Art of Movement: An Exploration of Animated Illustration

Abduzeedo

The Art of Movement: An Exploration of Animated Illustration abduzeedo 02/25 2025 Discover the captivating world of animated illustration with a showcase of Calvin Sprague's work, exploring the intersection of art and technology. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital art, illustration has taken on a vibrant new dimension through animation. Artists are now pushing the boundaries of creativity, breathing life into static images and captivating audiences with the magic of motion.

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Jean Pierre Consuegra’s posters use the “mechanical and anti-design” aesthetics of surveillance UI

Its Nice That

The New-York-based designer found his feet in design after downloading Photoshop to make visuals for his record label.

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Top 10 Social Media Apps to Grow a Brand

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Social Media Apps to Grow a Brand Are you tired of watching your competitors rack up followers while your brand struggles to gain traction? Here's the brutal truth: in today's market, social media isn't just importantit's everything. The difference between brands that scale to 7-figures and those that fade into obscurity often comes down to their digital presence.

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Tianying Yu uses Risograph to make soft and nostalgic impressions of the things we might miss day to day

Its Nice That

Using the print method to make art created from the heart, the illustrator and motion designer is celebrating all its imperfections.

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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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Best design and web development posts from February 2025

Creative Nerds

The second month of the year has concluded. In this post, we are rounding up the best design tutorials, from Illustrator tutorials to learning some great techniques for photo manipulations using Affinity. The second half of the post features some great articles, from “Meeting European Accessibility Act (EAA) Standards: A Developer’s Checklist” to how to […] The post Best design and web development posts from February 2025 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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Applicant: A Self-Portrait in Beer Branding and Packaging Design

Abduzeedo

Applicant: A Self-Portrait in Beer Branding and Packaging Design abduzeedo 02/25 2025 Discover the creative packaging design of 'Applicant,' a limited-edition chocolate beer inspired by a graphic designer's journey. Alexander Cherkasov, a seasoned graphic designer and art director, has created a unique and personal branding project: a limited-edition craft beer called Applicant.

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The price of my favourite iPad Air has fallen by $200

Creative Bloq

This incredible 1TB tablet is down to $978 for a limited time.

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Best design and web development posts from February 2025

Creative Nerds

The second month of the year has concluded. In this post, we are rounding up the best design tutorials, from Illustrator tutorials to learning some great techniques for photo manipulations using Affinity. The second half of the post features some great articles, from “Meeting European Accessibility Act (EAA) Standards: A Developer’s Checklist” to how to […] The post Best design and web development posts from February 2025 first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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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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Grow to Know identity

Communication Arts

Marina Willer from Pentagram rebranded Grow to Know using cyanotype visuals and blueprint-inspired design to reflect its mission of revitalizing spaces and connecting communities.

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Save $191 on a Samsung Tab S9+ and bag a deal on the A9+ too with these latest savings

Creative Bloq

These models are perfect if you're running a creative business and need data on the go.

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Estimating the ‘laziness’ of federal workers

FlowingData

Some might have you believe that federal employees don’t put in the work. For the Washington Post’s Department of Data, Andrew Van Dam shows data that suggests otherwise. In case you’re unfamiliar with the WP column, Van Dam (usually) attempts to answer a question each week using data. I like how he takes the reader through the exploratory process of trying to figure things out.

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These are the talks I won’t be skipping at OFFF Barcelona 2025

Creative Bloq

70 influential creatives are set to take the stage.

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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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Buena Fé by Saint Urbain

BP&O

Buena F is the first 100% organic tequila-based cocktail-in-a-can, and is made in Jalisco, Mexico, the birthplace of tequila, where the spirit was first distilled. The drink is made with 100% Blue Weber Blanco tequila, which means that all the alcohol in Buena F comes from the agave plant. Unlike your short Margarita, or shortish Paloma, these ready-to-drink cocktails are The post Buena F by Saint Urbain appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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How to avoid accidentally giving up creative control of your designs

UX Collective

Why learning to mitigate shadow planning matters in the age of AI Continue reading on UX Collective

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Perceptron algorithm from the 1950s and its ties to LLMs

FlowingData

Welch Labs explains how the perceptron, an algorithm developed by Frank Rosenblatt in 1950s, is a foundation for current large language models that power chatbots like ChatGPT. You just have to link 100 million or so perceptrons in a single network.

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How culture shapes UX: Western vs. Asian product design

UX Collective

Why Asian UX feels so different — and what we can learn from each other.

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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.