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Design, Donuts + DJs: Fulton Market DesignDays 2025

Design Milk

Chicago’s West Loop has always buzzed with creative energy – post-industrial warehouses turned restaurants, hidden galleries, and a distinct pulse that makes it one of the country’s most forward-thinking, up-and-coming design districts. But for three days in June, it transforms into something even more electric. From June 9–11, Fulton Market DesignDays turns the area into a dynamic, walkable playground of immersive installations, spirited activations, and rigorous dialogue that blur the line bet

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Escaping a religious cult clashes with cosy 80s pixel art nostalgia in Quantum Witch

Creative Bloq

Built in MonoGame and inspired by real events, NikkiJay’s saturated, story-rich game explores identity, escape and magic.

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The Orb on Google’s Campus Is a Living Algorithm in Architectural Form

Design Milk

Installations on corporate campuses are often more than just eye candy. They’re a preview of the company’s ethos, a physical expression of how they think and create. So it’s no surprise that Google’s latest architectural addition doesn’t just stand out – it computes. The Orb designed by Marc Fornes , founder of art and architecture studio THEVERYMANY , is a jaw-dropping pavilion that lives on the tech giant’s Charleston East Campus.

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How to Use AI Tools for Creative Design in 2025

Design Beep

Remember when we thought robots would take over the world by flying around in metallic suits? Well, they’re here alright, but instead of conquering cities, they’re sitting quietly in our design software, helping us create things we never imagined possible. Welcome to creative design in 2025, where your biggest collaborator might just be an algorithm.

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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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F5: Neil Ferrier Talks Wind, an Eagle E-Type Car, a Favorite Book + More

Design Milk

When Neil Ferrier was in college he began to envision his future work. He created a make-believe company called N1 Industries and built a lounge chair out of a race car seat. Yet it was a different era then, and the notion that he could actually build and sell a product didn’t seem accessible at the time. Ferrier earned a mechanical engineering degree and moved to California.

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5 Product Launches We’re Excited to See at NeoCon and Design Days 2025

Azure Magazine

Continuing to expand in scope, Chicago’s NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days festival will once again welcome international visitors to discover and explore the latest in commercial and workspace innovation and creativity. Now spread across two main venues – the iconic Mart and the more-recently restored Fulton Market – the annual showcase for commercial interior design solutions is one of the industry’s most-significant events.

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DRIPHAUS Typeface by Aja M Johnson (designartboard)

We And The Color

Discover The DRIPHAUS Typeface: Your Secret Ingredient for a Brand That Feels Real Have you ever searched for the perfect font? You scroll for hours. You are looking for something that just feels right. It needs to be clean but not cold. It must be bold but not overbearing. You want a font that has a story. A font with a soul. This search often ends in compromise.

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The coolest way to brand this summer

Moo

Pop-ups. Markets. Rooftop networking events. Summer is ripe with feel-good moments, and savvy brands know how to make the most of them. When the sun’s out and spirits are high, it’s the perfect time to place your brand right in the action (and in everyone’s hands). When people experience positive emotions, they’re more likely to form lasting connections with the brands around them.

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Natural Motifs Entwine the Monumental Figures of Robert Pruitt’s Divine Portraits

Colossal

Through tight, circular marks and soft shading, Robert Pruitt creates portraits that invite viewers into a magical world. Rendered in a mix of charcoal, conté, and pastel, his works are rooted in storytelling and how personal narrative offers insight into broader, more collective questions about Southern culture, rituals, and enmeshed identities. The artist brings models into his Harlem studio and photographs them donning elaborately constructed costumes.

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Black (and white) to the future

UX Collective

Sitemap Open in app Sign up Sign in Medium Logo Write Sign up Sign in UX Collective · Follow publication We believe designers are thinkers as much as they are makers. [link] Follow publication Member-only story Black (and white) to the future And don’t forget: a soft halo of gradient blue-purple light to complete that slick look Neel Dozome Follow 5 min read · 4 hours ago -- Share The Shenzhen skyline (Photo by Wavie on Unsplash ) A hackneyed blend of type and color is key to creating templates.

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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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William Mophos Conjures the Carefree Joys of Childhood on Salvaged Architecture

Colossal

The thrills of childhood play are on full display in the miniature works of William Mophos. On salvaged bricks, cracked tiles, and other architectural matter found throughout São Paulo, the Brazilian artist composes mixed-media scenes of a toddler drinking from a water hose or a youngster walking a dog. Intimate in size, the dioramas meld photorealistic portraits in acrylic with sculptural elements like minuscule flip-flops flung off a child’s feet or a red balloon frozen in an acrylic pan

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UX scenarios + GenAI

UX Collective

Sitemap Open in app Sign up Sign in Medium Logo Write Sign up Sign in Mastodon UX Collective · Follow publication We believe designers are thinkers as much as they are makers. [link] Follow publication Member-only story UX scenarios + GenAI Using AI for ideation, UX scenarios, and the value of world-building in UX design Chris R Becker Follow 11 min read · 3 hours ago -- Share Figjam sample from UXPALA UX Scenario + GenAI workshop: [link] As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industrie

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I'm hypnotised by this 3D animation of cotton being turned into T-shirts

Creative Bloq

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Artist Spotlight: Sung Hwa Kim

Booooooom

A selection of recent paintings involving the traditional Korean white porcelain jar by Brooklyn-based artist Sung Hwa Kim.

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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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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is more of a virtual museum than a gam

Creative Bloq

The new game dives deep but lacks personality.

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Reduced sampling for Consumer Price Index estimates

FlowingData

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a reduction in data collection to put together the Consumer Price Index, which is used to estimate inflation in the United States. BLS is reducing sample in areas across the country. In April, BLS suspended CPI data collection entirely in Lincoln, NE, and Provo, UT. In June, BLS suspended collection entirely in Buffalo, NY.

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Plane Lounge Chair by Jamie McLellan — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Jamie McLellan’s Plane Lounge Chair for Resident merges sculpture with furniture, distilling mass and geometry into a quiet force of design built from solid timber and engineered elegance.

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The $500 billion wellness problem that gamification could actually solve

UX Collective

A new report from McKinsey dropped last week that made me sit up and take notice.

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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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Dolmen by Space Encounters — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Dolmen, a forest folly by Space Encounters in Arnhem, blurs the boundary between architecture and landscape, merging sculptural form with ecological intelligence and quiet habitation.

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No, I haven't bought a Nintendo Switch 2 yet, but there's a reason I'm waiting

Creative Bloq

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From Star Wars to Emmy Wins: Ariel Freaner on a Life in Design

Graphis

For Ariel Freaner, it all started when he first saw Star Wars. That, combined with the discovery. The post From Star Wars to Emmy Wins: Ariel Freaner on a Life in Design appeared first on Graphis Blog.

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This Robotic Vacuum Replenishes Its Water Tank Using Air Moisture

Design Milk

The mission of modern robotic vacuums is simple: eliminate as much household labor as possible. Many high-end models now do far more than just vacuum – they mop, refill their own water tanks, clean their mop pads, and even manage dirty water. But the next frontier may be eliminating the need to manually refill water tanks entirely. Enter the S10 Ultra Robot Vacuum from 3i Tech , which features a unique water recycling system designed to make manual refills a thing of the past.

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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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Switch 2’s mouse control is a neat trick, but it’s also a real pain – literally

Creative Bloq

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Magnus Carlsen chess match against the wisdom of crowds ends in a draw

FlowingData

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen played against 143,000 people in a single game. The crowd voted on each move, and it eventually ended in a draw. Carlsen, 34, became the world’s top-ranked player in 2010 at 19 and has won five World Championships. He achieved the highest-ever chess rating of 2882 in 2014 and has remained the undisputed world No. 1 for more than a decade.

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Okay, so Elon Musk doesn't understand AI image generation

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I never thought this weird pirate RPG would have the most interesting art style at PlayStation State of Play

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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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McDonald’s mosaic ad is leaving a bad taste in my mouth

Creative Bloq

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