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From Amazon to Adobe: is 2025 the year of the 'quiet rebrand'?

Creative Bloq

Jaguar, take note: splashy rebrands are so 2024.

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AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Comes to Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works

Azure Magazine

On October 29 and 30, the 2025 edition of AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference is taking place at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works. Returning for its second year, with tickets on sale now , the two-day event brings together architects, urbanists, designers and other innovators as well as activists, environmentalists and business leaders to motivate greater collaboration and share proven approaches to greener products, spaces and cities.

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Metaphysical Interactions Unfold in Moonassi’s Surreal ‘Mind Illustrations’

Colossal

Through ink on hanji paper that juxtaposes deep blacks with delicate cross-hatching, surreal scenes unfold in the drawings of Seoul-based artist Moonassi ( previously ). Through the dramatic use of chiaroscuro and simple yet elegantly delineated faces, hands, and limbs, the artist constructs dreamlike worlds in which figures commune and explore. Moonassi’s use of meok , a traditional Korean inkstick ground with water against a stone to produce a liquid, results in a deep black medium achie

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The Future of Work:  How Automation is Changing the Creative Industry

Designs.Ai

Imagine a world where machines and algorithms can create stunning visuals, write compelling copy, and even develop innovative ideas. Sounds like science fiction, right? But what if I told you that this world is already here, and it’s changing the way designers, artists, and creatives work, live, and interact with each other? The rise of Read More The post The Future of Work: How Automation is Changing the Creative Industry appeared first on Designs AI.

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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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PepsiCo Plays the Long Game in Brand Thinking

Graphis

You dont make it 125 years without a few reinventions. But when youre Pepsia brand that lives. The post PepsiCo Plays the Long Game in Brand Thinking appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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How Liverpool FC's rebrand was powered by its fans

Creative Boom

As Liverpool Football Club revels in Premier League glory, we explore the strategic revolution powering its identity both on and off the pitch. Something extraordinary recently unfolded in English football: Liverpool FC clinched the Premier League title for the second time. When you add that to their 18 top-flight titles from before the Premier League era, they now stand level with Manchester Unitedboth clubs boasting the honour of being crowned English champions 20 times.

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Fiasco marks 15 years in design with a feelings-first rebrand

Creative Boom

Rooted in emotion and built for impact, Bristol-based agency Fiasco has rebranded to reflect who they are today and where they're going next. Fifteen years ago, Fiasco set out with no clients, no agency experience, and no clear roadmap. Instead, they had instinct, optimism, and a core set of values. Over the past decade and a half, that foundation has evolved into a fiercely thoughtful and emotionally driven creative studio that's now marking its anniversary with a striking new brand identity.

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Devin Wilde Makes Monumental Moves With Venerable Ceramic Furniture

Design Milk

The plinths, pedestals, and socles that once served the worlds greatest temples showcasing fine sculptures, fire bowls, and glyptic designs are precursors to ceramicist Devin Wildes first collection of ceramic furniture entitled Series No. II. On the heels of his successful inaugural launch , the maker scales his practice up and shifts focus from tabletop vessels to the venerable bases that support them.

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Why learning to interact with technical specialists is key to creative success

Creative Boom

Melanie Issaka. Photo: Aisha Seriki, RCA Photography MA and Arts & Humanities MFA Successful creatives know that bringing ideas to life requires more than inspirationit requires partnership with experts. In our second of two articles on the Royal College of Art's technical services team, three technicians reveal how they collaborate with postgraduate students to solve problems.

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Established & Sons Serves the Scoop With the New Gelato Lamp

Design Milk

As we venture into warmer months, there is no simpler pleasure than a cold gelato on a hot day. Delectable scoops form a perfectly round ball of the icy treat in a cup or cone, to be enjoyed sitting outside in the sun or walking around cobblestone streets. The Gelato Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons is a sweet response to this ubiquitous memory, bringing us back as time marches ever forward.

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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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Sticking it to bad bike parkers: Meet the duo behind 'Don't be a lemon with your Lime'

Creative Boom

Designers Agatha O'Neill and Sarah Lisgo are taking on London's Lime bike menace one citrus-coloured sticker at a time, raising awareness of accessibility issues and cheekily reminding riders to park responsibly. If you live in London, chances are you've danced around a toppled Lime bike or grumbled as one blocked your route altogether. For creatives Agatha O'Neill and Sarah Lisgo, the city's growing clutter of poorly parked e-bikes became more than a passing nuisance.

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Astell&Kern’s New Player Gives the SP3000M a Luxury Upgrade

Design Milk

Portable music players have come a long way, offering ultra-high-quality audio especially when paired with a solid set of headphones. But what if cutting-edge technology alone isnt quite enough? If youre seeking the pinnacle of portable audio and craftsmanship, Astell&Kerns new A&ultima SP3000M Copper Nickel Limited Edition Player may be the answer.

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Brussels Airlines gets a new identity, but sticks with its old logo

Creative Bloq

Here's yet another example of the subtle rebrand trend.

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A Compact Modern Treehouse Designed for Adults in Hungarian Mountains

Design Milk

Nestled in the forested slopes of Hungary’s Dunabogdny village, a new mountain retreat has quietly emerged offering a contemplative escape perched above the scenic Danube Bend. Dubbed the Console House , this secluded hideaway is the latest creation from Hello Wood , a studio known for its inventive use of timber and harmony with nature. Balancing gracefully on a hillside, the Console House seems to float above the forest floor.

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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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Dedon’s Seashell Seating Collection Gets a Sustainable Upgrade

Azure Magazine

With summer on the horizon, the call of the outdoors is stronger than ever. Whether embracing patio season and dining al fresco or lounging by the beach, the changing of the seasons provides a welcome opportunity to reconnect with nature. For leading outdoor furnishings manufacturer Dedon, its no wonder, then, that the natural world served as inspiration for its revamped seating range.

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“Empire” by Photographer Justin Gaar

Booooooom

A satirical series by Los Angeles-based photographer Justin Gaar.

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5 AI-Powered Tools to Automate Your Browser Tasks

HONGKIAT

AI has transformed how we interact with the web such as how we could handle some browser tasks. From data extraction and form submissions to workflow automation, AI-powered tools can handle these processes easily. So instead of manually clicking through pages or copying information, you can use these tools to automate these tasks to save time and streamline your workflow.

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Swiss Style Poster Template: Your Gateway to Stunning 1950s-Inspired Geometric Graphics in Adobe Illustrator

We And The Color

Some designs immediately give off an organized vibe. That’s often the magic of the Swiss Style, and if you’re searching for a Swiss Style Poster Template that truly captures this influential aesthetic, look no further. This particular template, thoughtfully designed by Blackcatstudio , offers a fantastic starting point for creating your own compelling visuals.

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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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Avec's Visual Identity: Simplicity in Branding

Abduzeedo

Avec's Visual Identity: Simplicity in Branding abduzeedo 05/12 2025 Explore Avec's clean and functional brand identity. Discover how design celebrates simplified bedding through innovative branding. In the world of design, a well-crafted brand identity can tell a compelling story, even about something as seemingly straightforward as bedding. Billur Eda Bilgi, a designer at The Working Assembly, recently shed light on the thoughtful branding behind Avec, an innovative bedding company.

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Mabry Font Family by Colophon Foundry

We And The Color

Let’s Explore The Mabry Font Family: A Modern Classic of Grotesque & Geometric Sans-Serif The Mabry Font Family stands at the crossroads of type history and contemporary style. It welcomes both past and future into every letterform. Mabry Font Family: Origins and Inspiration The Mabry Font Family was born in 2014. Colophon Foundry crafted it for Los Angeles trendsetting label Nasty Gal.

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The Mario Kart AI ‘scandal’ reveals the strange state of digital art today

Creative Bloq

Is anything safe from AI accusations in 2025?

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Why You Need to Explore Premiere Pro’s Generative Extend and AI Search

We And The Color

Premiere Pro Generative Extend AI Search: Your Editing Workflow Will Thank You Its a situation most video editors encounter: staring at a nearly perfect video clip, wishing it were just a fraction longer. Or perhaps you’ve waded through hours of footage, desperately trying to locate that one specific shot? If these scenarios sound familiar, you are certainly not alone.

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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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Leaked Kung Fury 2 footage turns the original's camp comedy and over-the-top VFX up to 11

Creative Bloq

Schwarzenegger, Fassbender, dinosaurs and Hitler make this like one of the craziest movies never made.

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The House Brew #brand #identity #house #brew

Designspiration

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How to superimpose a photo into a frame in photoshop

Creative Nerds

In this Photoshop tutorial, we’ll be exploring a great technique for how you can superimpose a photo into a frame using Photoshop. It’s a great, short technique to learn for your photo editing projects. Tutorial details Preview Step 1: Set Up Your Canvas Firstly, open up Photoshop and select the Rectangle Tool from the side toolbar. Draw […] The post How to superimpose a photo into a frame in photoshop first appeared on Creative Nerds.

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‘Level Up’ by GAFFA Transports Us to an Uncanny Parking Garage

Colossal

When you think of an orange safety cone, you might imagine rows of the small reflective objects placed around temporarily parked vehicles or, say, next to potholes. But a stroll through GAFFA s recent exhibition, Level Up at Kunsthalle Arbon , and the everyday sight took the form of an unmissably imposing, monumental structure. GAFFA is a collective founded nine years ago by Wanja Harb, Linus Lutz, Dario Forlin, and Lucian Kunz.

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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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'My artist alter ego gave me a purpose': a day in the life of Carlos Oliveras Colom

Creative Bloq

The visual designer and artist discuss the influence of AI and the importance of paying artists their worth.

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“Our magic is that it’s just us two”: Cul De Sac studio cuts the fluff and keeps it simple

Its Nice That

Born out of a frustration with inefficient agency processes, this studio offers a simpler model with a distinct style shaped by a love of suburban ephemera

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US copyright verdict offers a glimmer of hope for artists vs AI

Creative Bloq

Will the conclusions make any difference?

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National weather forecasting in jeopardy

FlowingData

For CNN, Andrew Freedman reports : Of the hundreds of vacancies, the 30 open meteorologist-in-charge roles are particularly worrying, current and former NWS meteorologists told CNN. Meteorologists-in-charge serve as the captain of a team of forecasters and other specialized staff members. Their decades of experience often comes into play during high-impact weather situations, an active-duty NWS meteorologist told CNN.

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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.