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“Graphic designers are not magicians”: is the industry getting too demanding?

Creative Bloq

Recruiters need a serious change in attitude.

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50+ Next-Level Website Designs: Creativity Meets Innovation

Graphic Design Junction

Website designs has become a creative and dynamic field, combining looks, usability, and modern technology. Today, web design isnt just about making pages that look good The post 50+ Next-Level Website Designs: Creativity Meets Innovation first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Mixing Unreal Engine 5 and DaVinci Resolve - how new film Babiru is changing animation

Creative Bloq

Babiru is a new artist-led film that could change everything.

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Free Rounded Business Card Mockup (PSD)

Graphic Design Junction

Attention graphic designers! Elevate your portfolio and client presentations with this Rounded Business Card Mockup (PSD). This high-quality mockup is completely free The post Free Rounded Business Card Mockup (PSD) first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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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How to paint Pokémon's Venusaur in Photoshop

Creative Bloq

A step-by-step guide to creating a beautiful piece of Pokémon fan art.

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Dreamy and detailed, Laura Bonanno’s practice is inspired by the 1970s, woodlands and Gilmore Girls

Its Nice That

The Italian illustrator transforms everyday inspiration into detailed, psychedelic scenes.

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How to sell your brand in 30 seconds

Moo

Youre at an industry event, drink in hand, when someone asks: So, what does your company do? Youve got 30 seconds to grab their attention before they spot another business across the room. When time is limited, you need more than just a conversationyou need a strategy. Thats where a three-step approach comes in. First, introduce your brand with a clear, compelling message.

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Bombazine Oysters campaign

Communication Arts

David Register of Connelly Partners discusses a raw, sensory-driven campaign for Bombazine Oysters, inspired by Richard Avedon.

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Star Wars: The 212th is a new movie I wish was real

Creative Bloq

New VFX outfit Hoplite Studio celebrates its talented artists with a non-profit short film.

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The Overlooked Power of Brand Familiarity: Psychological Factors and Hidden Benefits

The Branding Journal

Picture yourself walking into a coffee shop, where a perfect aroma of freshly brewed coffee welcomes you. The warmth of the barista's smile greets you, and the cleverly chosen colors, paired with cheeky messages, charmingly brighten your day.

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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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LIVE: It's Pokémon Day! Join us for unmissable announcements, Poké-deals, and general fun

Creative Bloq

I really hope Nintendo will give the people what they want (cough new *Switch 2 game*) but only time will tell.

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Jake Green pays tribute to Leyton Orient and the rituals that bind the community

Its Nice That

This month, a public exhibition along Leyton High Road celebrates the neighbourhoods rich football heritage.

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Link's iconic horse was almost a moose, and other Zelda secrets revealed in unearthed Miyomoto interview

Creative Bloq

Zelda secrets revealed in newly translated interview from 1988

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LAN parties… but make it fashion: behold the superb crossover of Kepler Interactive and Robyn Lynch

Its Nice That

The games publisher and fashion designer have come together on a collection of clothing. Fancy winning some? Theres a gamified website for just that.

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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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Tell us what you think of the iPhone 17 design

Creative Bloq

The rumoured new look is causing controversy.

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✚ Visualization Tools, Datasets, and Resources — February 2025 Roundup

FlowingData

This is the Process , the newsletter for FlowingData members on how we visualize data in a useful way. Every month, I collect tools and resources that might help in your data work. Here is the good stuff for February 2025. Become a member for access to this — plus tutorials, courses, and guides.

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Google Pixel 8a review: all the AI, for less

Creative Bloq

The Google Pixel 8a isn’t a flagship phone, but it performs well and could last seven years.

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Chalet La Forclaz by Jaccaud Spicher Architects — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Chalet La Forclaz by Jaccaud Spicher Architects reinterprets local vernacular through its verticality and spatial interplay, bridging historical and modern Alpine architecture in the Val dHrens.

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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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Christian university takes offence at Netflix’s raunchy new show

Creative Bloq

The school claims it’s a ‘misappropriation’ of its brand.

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House K by Kart Projects — Thisispaper

This is Paper

In Fairfield, Australia, House K by Kart Projects elegantly negotiates the constraints of a modest suburban block, crafting a single-story family home that privileges both spatial economy and garden preservation.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is 'easy' – but why is that a bad thing?

Creative Bloq

I've been playing for a week, and love the accessible design.

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Little Island Park by Heatherwick Studio + MNLA — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Little Island by Heatherwick Studio + MNLA transforms a Manhattan pier into a sculptural park suspended above the Hudson, blending architecture, ecology, and performance in a seamless, immersive New York's landscape.

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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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This 42% saving on the Samsung Frame TV is staggering

Creative Bloq

It's down from $1,500 to $867.99 – and I'm seriously tempted.

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N4 Architecture Crafts a Living Room Among the Trees

Design Milk

Like the best examples of contemporary design, the Birch Pavilion in London’s Stoke Newington reveals its sophistication through restraint, allowing the existing landscape to guide its form and function. As the name suggests, light filters through three birch trees, casting dappled shadows across a micro cement floor an interplay of nature and built form that captures the essence of N4 Architecture’s design philosophy.

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Disconnect between generated and real beauty expectations

FlowingData

Generative AI is readily accessible these days, which has led to an influx of nice-looking, but impractical beauty inspiration for many. For the Washington Post, Tatum Hunter on what that influx looks like for the stylists tasked with the impossible : Rita Contreras, a hairstylist in Brooklyn, said that in the past six months, the number of clients walking in with AI images has ballooned.

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Rent Out Art-Filled Residence at Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach Resort

Design Milk

Nestled between the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Petit and Gros Pitons soaring volcanic plugs emerging along Saint Lucias increasingly popular Caribbean coastline Sugar Beach unfolds within a dense rainforest. The 100-acre resort comprises a wide variety of classically styled guest rooms, bungalows, and villas with light, bright, and breezy architectural details harkening back to the locales history as a sugar plantation.

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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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Wikipedia as a walkable, virtual museum

FlowingData

Imagine everything on Wikipedia in an infinite museum of galleries. That’s what Maya Claire did , and you can walk through the museum via your desktop computer or in virtual reality. The museum is greatly inspired by educational videos that I watched as a kid, and the liminal spaces produced by early CGI. I want to recapture the promise that the internet can be a place of endless learning and exploration.

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Want to Showcase Your Art? A Look at the Framed Poster Photoshop Mockup That Will Blow You Away!

We And The Color

So, you poured your heart and soul into a poster design. You created every detail, from the color palette to the graphics, and typography. But then, how do you showcase it in a way that truly captures its essence? Do you just slap it onto a blank digital canvas? Surely you want something more impactful, right? This is where the magic of a high-quality framed poster Photoshop mockup comes in.

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This Artist Creates Uplifting Illustrations For Mental Wellness And Positivity

Design You Trust

Take a moment to explore the calming and uplifting illustrations by Rupambika of Twillostory, designed to inspire and provide a positive perspective on life. During the pandemic, she discovered that creating art was a powerful way to relieve stress, enter a flow state, and reset her mind. Though the pandemic has passed, the need for such creative outlets remains, helping us navigate the ongoing challenges of daily life.

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230+ Stunning Vector Graphics for Every Creative Project

We And The Color

Are you looking for unique, eye-catching visuals that truly reflect your brand? What if you could access a massive library of bold, modern graphics to elevate your designs? Well, get ready to say goodbye to design roadblocks! Softulka’s pack of 230+ vector graphics is here to revolutionize your creative process. We’re talking about a treasure trove of versatile elements, all designed to make your projects stand out.

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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.