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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

For the Polish pop band Big Bike Orchestra. From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. The pandemic was awful, let's make no bones about it, but just how many talented creatives discovered their true calling during lockdown?

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11 Essential Tools for Creative Workflows

Designer Daily

It’s no secret that, as creatives, we want to spend more time coming up with fresh ideas and working on interesting projects rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks like invoicing, keeping track of files, or managing back-and-forth feedback. After all, we didn’t go into the creative field to lose sleep over whether we saved “Final_newFINAL_noREALLYthisTime.psd,” right?

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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

Creative Boom

A piece for the New York Times. For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. The subtle tilt of a woman's smile, gentle hatching that shades and textures an unusual leaf, the breeze catching some fabric so it floats on airIt's—little details like these give New York-based illustrator Karlotta Freier's work a light, whimsical quality that's comfortable and optimistic, always with a touch of th

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The 10 best Christmas animations everyone needs to watch: from Aardman, Netflix, Disney and more

Creative Bloq

Get in the festive mood with our favourite animated Christmas feature films and shorts, made using new 3D tools including in Unreal Engine 5.

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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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Taxi Studio designs stand-out identity for Carlsberg Elephant

Creative Boom

The new design tackles challenges unique to India's retail environments, including low lighting and visibility. Taxi Studio has revealed its work on Carlsberg Elephant, which was designed to communicate its new premium position in India's evolving drinks market. With an incredible annual growth rate of 40%, Elephant is one of India's best-loved brews and an integral player in Carlsberg's growth strategy in this market.

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The 3 Most Minimalist Christmas Party Poster Templates: A Celebration of Geometry and Elegance

We And The Color

Jozef Micic’s Christmas party poster templates redefine festive design with an elegant blend of minimalism and geometry. Perfect for graphic designers and event planners, these templates provide a sophisticated and customizable foundation for seasonal promotions. Let’s explore what makes these posters stand out and why they are the ideal choice for your holiday events.

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Photographer Spotlight: Charlotte Rainville

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Phew, I almost missed Adobe's huge half-price deal on Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and more

Creative Bloq

Save 50% on an annual subscription to Creative Cloud for access to industry-leading tools Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more.

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Parámetro Studio is taking inspiration from things that “might be out of trend, or a bit aged”

Its Nice That

The global design studio is taking time to appreciate things past to create brands with a new personality.

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Elon Musk will have been crying during the reveal of Jaguar's bold EV car concept

Creative Bloq

The bold design of the Type 00 has proved us all wrong about the controversial rebrand.

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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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Calling The Shots: Queering the history of photography with the V&A

Its Nice That

Following the release of the museum’s first LGBTQIA+ photobook Calling The Shots: A queer history of photography, we spoke to the publication’s editor Zorian Clayton (curator of prints at the V&A museum) to discuss pioneering queer image makers and muses across the ages.

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The stunning new WWF video used a really wild animation technique

Creative Bloq

Animators "painted with heat".

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Design Everywhere

Design Everywhere is a blog focused on showcasing carefully selected graphic design works and beyond around the world. These daily dose of visual inspirations are collected by Preston Tham. All works displayed here are rightfully credited to their respective owners.

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OFFF's bold rebrand signals its role at the centre of creative culture

Creative Bloq

From iconic design festival to iconic brand.

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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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10+ Best Multi-Purpose PowerPoint Templates in 2025

SpeckyBoy

PowerPoint is more than just a presentation tool; it’s a vital asset in communication, education, and business. Its ability to adapt to different contexts and audiences is what makes it so widely used. This versatility is characterized by multi-purpose templates, which are designed to fit many different business needs. Whether pitching to potential investors, teaching a class, or sharing an idea, the right template can transform your presentation into an engaging experience.

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This Cricut Joy bundle with $50 off would make a fantastic Christmas present

Creative Bloq

This Cricut Joy bundle is one of our favourite Cyber Monday offers.

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Masakatsu Sashie’s Mysterious Spheres Hover Over Post-Apocalyptic Landscapes

Colossal

Encircling eerie orbs, architectural elements and neon signs hover above urban landscapes and fields of detritus in Masakatsu Sashie ’s oil paintings. His fantastical, post-apocalyptic scenes envision Earth “as a representation of the universe,” the artist tells Colossal. Sashie adds, “This led me to the idea of symbolically expressing the sphere.

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Fundacion Capital | Anagrama #die #cut #business #card #stationery

Designspiration

Saved by Cody Paulson (@codypaulson).

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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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Carvi’s Refined Branding by Taos Studio: A Modern Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Carvi’s Refined Branding by Taos Studio: A Modern Visual Identity abduzeedo 1202—24 Discover Taos Studio’s innovative branding for Carvi, featuring a modern visual identity and urban-inspired aesthetics. Carvi, a men’s clothing brand specializing in basic shirts, recently unveiled a striking rebrand crafted by the talented team at Taos Studio. This project included the development of a fresh naming concept and a cohesive visual identity.

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Why are we so affected by colour and how can we harness its power? Rose Pilkington digs into her vibrant digital practice

Its Nice That

The digital artist took to the London Nicer Tuesdays stage to talk us through the technical process behind her awe-inspiring artworks and her unending love and fascination with colour, from its subconscious effects and ability to communicate, to its wondrous origins in the natural world.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.

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Canva thinks these will be the hottest design trends of 2025

Creative Bloq

From 'Mechanical Botanical' to 'Refined Grit'.

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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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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.

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The best Cyber Monday deals for 3D artists - get 40% off Autodesk, Adobe and Reallusion

Creative Bloq

My pick of the the best Cyber Monday deals on software for 3D artists.

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Apple’s Newest Mac mini Is Powerful and Incredibly Small

Design Milk

The Mac mini has always been Apple’s go-to option for minimalist users seeking a compact yet capable desktop computer. The latest generation takes this ethos even further. The new computer is absolutely tiny – and if you like devices from Apple and want something small but mighty, it’s easily the way to go. The new Mac mini’s design strikes a balance between its predecessor and the larger Mac Studio.

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The cancelled Lego Bond video game looked just like I hoped

Creative Bloq

Why was this game not made?!

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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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Parking Pizza by Skye Maunsell + Jordi Veciana — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Parking Pizza has teamed up with Jordi Veciana and Sky Maunsell to design an industrial-chic interior for their new Barcelona location, where the austere beauty of the space is softened by warm wood accents and the inviting scent of pizza, creating a serene yet welcoming atmosphere.

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Up to 30$ off our highest rated drawing tablets - they're all reduced for Cyber Monday

Creative Bloq

Price drops on the best tablets we've reviewed, from Wacom, Huion, XPPen and more.

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How I raised my productivity by 69% with Microsoft Copilot

UX Collective

Lets demystify Microsoft Copilot Studio. Learn how to use it and see some examples.

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With PS5 deals like this, it's no wonder it's outselling the Switch 3 to 1 this Cyber Monday (apparently)

Creative Bloq

Playstation has come out swinging with huge deals on PS5 and PSVR2 – these can't last.

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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.