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The Class of 2025 – our pick of this year’s degree show projects

Design Week

We’ve sourced them from showcases like D&AD’s New Blood and New Designers, but we also asked our community to nominate people and projects they spotted at degree shows up and down the country. So from tennis balls to typography, and publications to a prayer chair, here is a selection of the most interesting grad projects from the class of 2025… Sannah Zara Ali, University of Central Lancashire: Waterstones Summer Reads Many of the best creative ideas are super-smart but sup

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30 Free Procreate Lettering Brush Packs (100+ Brushes)

Design Beep

The beauty of digital lettering lies in its accessibility and versatility. With the right Procreate lettering brush, you can create everything from elegant wedding invitations to bold poster designs, all from the comfort of your iPad. What makes these tools so special is how they bridge the gap between traditional calligraphy and modern digital art, giving you the authentic feel of pen on paper while offering the convenience of digital editing.

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AI tools + AI fluency + human advantage = AI-native designer

UX Collective

From tools to agency, is this what it would take to thrive as a product designer in the AI era? As a product designer, I have recently been trying to make sense of the rapidly changing AI landscape with both awe and chaos. While Anthropic’s CEO warns that AI could displace up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs, at the same time, Zapier’s CEO talks about hiring for AI fluency.

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Why the ASUS ProArt P16 should be your next laptop for creative work

Creative Bloq

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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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Sergey Isakov’s illustrations create a “quiet tension” between clean constructivism and spontaneity

Its Nice That

Reading "Sergey Isakov’s illustrations." More from Work Search Search Events Next Generation Showcase Creative Jobs Board Home Menu Disciplines Advertising Animation Architecture Art Creative Industry Digital Event Fashion Film Graphic Design Illustration Photography Product Design Publication Popular Tags 3D Book Branding Collage Comic Exhibition Font Food & Drink Identity Logo Magazine Music Politics Portrait Poster Sport Sustainability Technology Typography Web Design Zine It’s

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FBS Nacho Typeface by Febspace Studio

We And The Color

The FBS Nacho Typeface is the Bold Secret Ingredient Your Designs Crave Some fonts whisper. Others speak. The FBS Nacho typeface , however, shouts from the rooftops with a confident, friendly, and undeniably cool voice. This isn’t just another font; it’s a design statement. Designed with purpose by the talented team at Febspace Studio, the Nacho typeface delivers a powerful visual punch wrapped in a delightfully minimalist package.

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This Adobe InDesign Resume Template Creates a First Impression That Lasts

We And The Color

Your resume is often the very first interaction a potential employer has with you. It’s more than a list of past jobs; it’s your professional handshake, your personal brand, and your marketing brochure all rolled into one A4-sized document. The question is, what story does your current resume tell? This exceptional Adobe InDesign resume template , thoughtfully crafted by GraphicArtist , ensures that your story is one of professionalism, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail.

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How tiny tweaks can spark rebrand revolutions

Creative Bloq

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Kyle Platts’ new 2D short spins influencer culture into a hilarious gravy nightmare

Its Nice That

Reading "Kyle Platts’ new 2D short." More from Work Search Search Events Next Generation Showcase Creative Jobs Board Home Menu Disciplines Advertising Animation Architecture Art Creative Industry Digital Event Fashion Film Graphic Design Illustration Photography Product Design Publication Popular Tags 3D Book Branding Collage Comic Exhibition Font Food & Drink Identity Logo Magazine Music Politics Portrait Poster Sport Sustainability Technology Typography Web Design Zine It’s Nice

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Daniel Michalik Elevates Eco-Friendly Cork in Forest for the Trees

Design Milk

Cork is an infinitely recyclable material, boasting a number of other features including fire resistance, buoyancy, and being naturally hydrophobic. Recognizing the sustainable and beautiful characteristics of the material, Brooklyn-based designer and educator Daniel Michalik creates an exhibition of furniture centered around cork, entitled Forest for the Trees.

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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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This Artist Shows How Beloved Characters Have Evolved Over Time

Design You Trust

Over time, iconic characters have undergone major transformations from their original appearances in games and television to their modern-day looks. Artist Richietoons captures this evolution by illustrating how figures like Woody Woodpecker, Mario, Sonic, and Tom and Jerry have changed through the years. His artwork showcases the playful progression of these beloved icons, reflecting shifts in artistic styles and cultural trends.

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32 New Fresh Free Fonts – Bold, Modern & Stylish

Graphic Design Junction

If you're searching for new free fonts that are modern, stylish, and bold, this collection is made for you. Whether you're designing for personal projects or commercial client work, having access to fresh typefaces gives you more room The post 32 New Fresh Free Fonts – Bold, Modern & Stylish first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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I discovered a secret 'fantasy console' packed with the best games you've never heard of – and it lets you make your own

Creative Bloq

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Creativity Runs in the Courtney Family

Graphis

Some careers are shaped by inspiration. Others are shaped by legacy. In the case of Michael Courtney. The post Creativity Runs in the Courtney Family appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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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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Goodreads finally has a new logo (and it actually looks. good?)

Creative Bloq

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FREE Landing Page Elementor WordPress Theme

Design Beep

Landing Page WordPress Theme ( free until August 02, 2025 ) Akpager is a comprehensive multipurpose Landing Page Elementor WordPress Theme designed to serve SaaS landing pages, software landing pages, creative agencies, consulting firms, software subscriptions, web applications, and digital marketing websites. The development team has endeavored to provide all essential components necessary for establishing professional landing pages and corporate business websites.

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People will hate me. but our banknotes don't need a redesign

Creative Bloq

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Jac’s on Bond Beckons Guests to Overstay Their Welcome

Design Milk

By all outward appearances, Jac’s on Bond lays quietly below the iconic cobblestone streets of New York City’s NoHo among other hidden haunts, tucked into a landmarked townhouse dating back to 1831. But upon entry, the swanky cocktail lounge boasts a revamped interior design by New York-based interdisciplinary studio GACHOT , whose founders John and Christine Gachot were patrons of the institution in its previous life as The Smile café.

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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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Is the idea of intellectual property outdated? These Damien Hirst plagiarism claims are making me wonder

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Workstead’s LANTERN Collection Brings Couture-Level Illumination

Design Milk

In a workshop nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, silk is hand-tailored around luminous spheres with the precision of haute couture, revealing how Workstead’s newest LANTERN collection reimagines the very nature of architectural lighting through the lens of fashion craftsmanship. The collection’s three forms – two pendant scales and a sconce – emerge from a philosophy that treats light fixtures as sculptural garments.

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65 Best Hindi Fonts to Give Your Work an Authentic Indian Touch

Design Beep

Hindi fonts have revolutionized the way we experience digital content in one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. With over 600 million speakers globally, the demand for high-quality Hindi fonts has never been greater, especially as more businesses and content creators recognize the importance of reaching Hindi-speaking audiences effectively.

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The Aqara G410 Is a Smart Doorbell and Home Hub in One

Design Milk

Smart doorbells are now standard fare for modern homes, but most offer little beyond video monitoring and push notifications. The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 takes a different approach entirely. Not only is it a stylish and capable smart doorbell, it’s also a powerful smart home hub that could become the central brains of your entire setup. The G410 strikes a careful balance between modern tech and design subtlety.

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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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Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 Shark Photographer of the Year

Design You Trust

Shark Photographer of the Year: “Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark” by Julian Hebenstreit The Shark Trust announced the winners of its 2025 Shark Photographer of the Year contest on Shark Awareness Day, showcasing extraordinary images that highlight the allure and fragility of sharks. Julian Hebenstreit claimed the top prize with a dramatic photo of an Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark taken in Australian waters, earning him a shark diving adventure in The Bahamas and the official trophy.

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Top 10 LMS Development Companies

Graphic Design Junction

Custom Learning Management Systems (LMS) are changing the way organizations develop their teams, and train their customers and create interesting learning experiences. The post Top 10 LMS Development Companies first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Gold Leaf Award Winning Designs

Press'd

We are proud to share that we took home three awards in the Foil & Specialty Effects Association’s (FSEA) 32nd Annual Gold Leaf Awards Competition, including Best Use of Letterpress! The FSEA is a resource for foil stamping, embossing, specialty coatings, laminates, laser cutting, and other related techniques. This organization supports the industry, promoting growth and education.

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DUMBO identity

Communication Arts

Luis Mendoza of DNCO explains how DUMBO’s new identity captures its creative spirit with a bold, flexible design rooted in local stories.

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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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Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is the creative iPad alt you’ve been waiting for

Creative Bloq

Slim, sharp, and built for artists, Wacom’s bold move aims for Apple’s creative crown.

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The life and times of Dennis Morris, the man behind some of music’s most iconic photographs

Its Nice That

Bob Marley, Sex Pistols, Lee Scratch Perry and Patti Smith – the photographer Dennis Morris has captured some of music’s biggest stars. But despite rubbing shoulders with cultural royalty, the photographer has always dedicated himself to social documentation of his London home. We speak to the photographer about a new exhibition and book which chronicles the two “interconnected” poles of his work.

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Mixed Grill by Nick Ross at 3 Days of Design — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Nick Ross continues to test how far restraint can go before vanishing. In Mixed Grill, shown at 3 Days of Design, he turns leftover wood into vases—distilled forms balanced between structure and trace.

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Moriyama Teshima Unveils an Airy Mass Timber Office Hub

Azure Magazine

For more than half a century, Toronto-based Moriyama Teshima Architects (MTA) has been one of Canada’s leading design practices. Co-founded by Raymond Moriyama and Ted Teshima in 1958, the firm evolved to become a public force, channeling democratic, egalitarian values into a wealth of built environments and civic spaces, ranging from museums and galleries to city halls and institutional buildings.

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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.