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Do circles really make a logo design better?

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This debate won't go away.

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Herbert Leupin’s Most Impressive Advertising Posters from the 1940s

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Herbert Leupin taught posters how to smile. A leading force in Swiss design, he revolutionized advertising with his innovative and humorous take on the “Sachplakat,” or “Object Poster.” After honing his craft in Basel and Paris, Leupin established his own studio in 1938 and began a prolific career that would redefine commercial art.

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How to Use Figma’s Smart Animate to Prototype Microinteractions

Design Shack

Microinteractions might be small, but they make a big impact on how users experience your designs. Whether it’s a button that responds to a click, a progress bar that animates smoothly, or a subtle hover effect on a card, these details help bring interfaces to life and make them feel more responsive and polished. Figma’s Smart Animate feature gives designers an easy way to prototype these kinds of microinteractions, without writing a single line of code.

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Monigue Font by Zarma Type

We And The Color

Say Hello to the Monigue Font: The Bold Retro Typeface Redefining Modern Design Some typefaces whisper. The Monigue font , however, makes a definitive statement. This bold, condensed sans-serif from the creative minds at Zarma Type is more than just a collection of letters; it’s a powerful design tool crafted for impact. It channels the sleek, forward-thinking aesthetic of the early 2000s, yet feels perfectly engineered for today’s digital and print landscapes.

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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 write better AI prompts for Pixlr’s Fast, Pro & Ultra Image Generator Modes

Pixlr

Whether you’re creating stunning visuals for your brand, exploring digital art, enhancing photos, understanding how to write effective prompts for Pixlr’s AI Image Generator can make all the difference. With three powerful modes—Fast, Pro, and Ultra—Pixlr gives you the flexibility to go from quick concepts to detailed, high-fidelity artworks.

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The Art of Data Storytelling by Federica Fragapane

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Federica Fragapane is an Italian information designer who masterfully translates complex data into elegant visual stories. Her signature style—a blend of soft color palettes and flowing, organic networks—makes even the most intricate information feel clear and approachable. This talent has earned her global recognition, with work featured in Wired, collaborations with the United Nations, and three projects acquired for MoMA’s permanent collection.

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Greg Corbino’s Fish Puppets Made from Reclaimed Trash Migrate Along the Hudson River

Colossal

Beginning in the Adirondack Mountains and flowing south into New York Harbor, the iconic Hudson River stretches 315 miles through scenic valleys and creative towns. It’s also a migration route for numerous species of fish, from sturgeon and bass to herring and eels, which head upstream every year to spawn. Contending with habitat destruction due to pollution and the effects of the climate crisis, the survival of these fish is increasingly imperiled.

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Forget Labubus, these nostalgic '80s and '90s toys are worth up to $7,000

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AI in Design? Not the End, But Your New Creative Advantage!

We And The Color

A wave of artificial intelligence is washing over the creative world, and for many designers, it feels like a tidal wave. The rapid rise of generative tools and automation can spark an immediate sense of unease. It is a completely natural reaction. But what happens when you push past that initial fear? You find something far more interesting: a powerful opportunity.

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Monzo's brilliant UI makes my life so much easier

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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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Very ‘Delicious’ Food Photography by Kai Stiepel

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For Munich-based photographer Kai Stiepel, food is a medium for sensory storytelling. His work transcends mere documentation, transforming dishes into elegant still lifes where natural warmth and quiet precision reign. Through impeccably clean compositions, he allows the elemental textures and colors of the ingredients to command the frame. This artistic calling was not a deliberate choice but a serendipitous discovery; after finishing photography school, Stiepel followed an intuitive pull towar

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Behind the scenes on bizarre anime adaptation DAN DA DAN

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Inspired Atmospheric Artworks by Elena Didenko

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The atmosphere and world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. lend themselves perfectly to artistic interpretation. Ukrainian artist Elena Didenko has captured the haunting, post-apocalyptic essence of the Zone with remarkable sensitivity and brought it to life through her concept artworks.

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The Acer Swift 16 AI is far from an AI dream but will do for creative generalists

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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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"Don’t stress about making everything yourself" - How to get started in cosplay with tips from Opal Ink

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It's so much more than a creative hobby, and can even lead to brand partnerships.

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