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This esports gaming chair is made by the OG gaming chair brand – but how does it stand up to the competition?

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Lia Kantrowitz straddles the hand drawn and digital realm with striking illustrations

Its Nice That

An animator, designer and illustrator, this artist breathes new life into design tropes and iconography.

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The politics of Design Systems

UX Collective

Why building trust matters more than building components. There’s a scene in Field of Dreams that regularly comes to mind. Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is standing at the edge of his cornfield ballpark, full of doubt about his ball field project. And then Terrence Mann (James Earl Jones) delivers this quiet but powerful monologue… James Earl Jones as Terrence Mann gives an inspiring speech “People will come, Ray.

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Customizable Adobe InDesign Magazine Layout by PixWork in A4

We And The Color

An InDesign Magazine Layout to Create Stunning A4 Publications. Are you on the hunt for an exceptional InDesign magazine layout that can elevate your A4 publication from good to absolutely captivating? Imagine having the power to craft visually rich pages that draw readers in and keep them engaged, all with remarkable ease. This isn’t a far-fetched dream; it’s a reality made possible by a thoughtfully designed template from the creative minds at PixWork.

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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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Catherine Cordasco’s Inviting Illustrations

Illustration Age

Catherine Cordasco is an illustrator and visual storyteller whose career has been shaped by work across culture, tourism, events, publishing, and the press. Her strong foundation in artistic creation is complemented by a recently earned degree in Social Media Management, expanding her creative toolkit and communication expertise. Her life journey continues to inspire her workafter living between Venice and Paris, an extended trip through Asia broadened her perspective.

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Inside the game where every screen is a work of art: UsTwo Games on the making of Monument Valley

Its Nice That

Renowned for its award winning puzzle game series Monument Valley – lead artist at Ustwo Games, Lili Ibrahim, joined us from the studio that’s pushing artful and inquisitive game design. Lili tracked the development of Monument Valley from its first volume to its more recent third instalment, unveiling how the team have built its meticulously illustrated scenery and the optical illusions hiding within its digital spaces.

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Free Font Of The Day – Rinter ( commercial use )

Design Beep

This is our daily Free Font Of The Day post. Rinter is A new sans-serif typeface, blending the clean precision of Swiss modernism with a subtle tech-inspired edge. Its name comes from Rint , meaning to work hard or to toila nod to its purpose as a dependable, go-to font for web and graphic designers. Drawing inspiration from classic grotesques like Helvetica and Akzidenz-Grotesk, Rinter honors the legacy of Swiss design while adding a contemporary twist with sharp corners and distinctive inktr

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Long-lost Magic Eye software is a delightful dose of '90s nostalgia

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This retro Stare-EO Workshop is a delightful blast of '90s nostalgia.

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100+ Free Love-Themed Photoshop Brushes: Adding Romance to Your Digital Art

Design Beep

There’s something magical about incorporating love and romance into digital artwork. Whether you’re designing wedding invitations , creating Valentine’s Day graphics, or simply wanting to add a touch of warmth to your projects, love-themed Photoshop brushes can transform ordinary designs into something truly special. Why Love Brushes Matter in Design Love-themed brushes aren’t just for February 14th.

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Here come the disruptors: meet the best design in fintech

Moo

Finance brands dont lookor behavethe way they used to. A new generation of fintech players like Klarna, Chime, Venmo, Monzo, and others are leading the charge, showing that finance doesnt have to look formal, distant, or traditional anymore. The fresh face of finance is bright, bold, and refreshingly human , with design leading the way. Out goes the stuffy jargon and grayscale branding; in comes playful visuals, radical transparency, and a genuine focus on customer experience.

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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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Sharon Yaoxi He is Painting New Realities, One Perceptive Layer at a Time

We And The Color

Some art simply decorates a room. Other art, however, has the power to reconfigure your entire understanding of what a room, or even reality itself, can be. This is precisely the kind of transformative encounter offered by the work of Sharon Yaoxi He. As a distinguished Chinese-Canadian painter, splitting her time between the vibrant art hubs of New York City and New Jersey,Sharon Yaoxi Heis quickly becoming known for a visual language that beautifully merges profound philosophical inquiry with

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Reskate’s Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

Colossal

During the day, Reskate ’s extensive murals cover large swathes of space on buildings, stage backdrops, and even transformer towers. While these monumental public works are striking during sunlit hours, they completely transform with the darkness of night. Artists Javier de Riba and María López are the artistic duo behind Reskate. Primarily based in Barcelona, both artists travel throughout the year, visiting different corners of the world to complete projects to “raise awareness of care f

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Spacetop for Windows Gives Your Laptop a 100-Inch Floating Screen

Design Milk

Spacetop is evolving. Initially introduced as a bold reimagining of the laptop replacing the traditional screen with augmented reality (AR) glasses the original Spacetop looked more like a typewriter with powerful internals. Now, the concept is taking a more accessible turn with the introduction of Spacetop for Windows. Rather than requiring proprietary hardware, Spacetop for Windows transforms the experience into software.

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Color Therapy: Explore the Colossal Shop’s New Summer Collection

Colossal

Blazing orange sunsets linger upon lush green trees once again, marking longer days and the vibrant arrival of summer. The Colossal Shop’s new collection, Color Therapy , sets the tone for the warmer months ahead by celebrating radiant hues reflective of the season. This edition of new products has been carefully curated to uplift your spirits and space, bringing you feel-good and functional products designed and conceived by talented creatives.

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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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25 Free Thin Fonts That Look Professional

Design Beep

The story of thin fonts reflects broader tensions in modern design: the desire for beauty versus the need for function, the appeal of minimalism against the requirements of accessibility, and the challenge of creating distinctive visual identities in an increasingly homogeneous digital world. As we continue to navigate these waters, one thing remains clearthe choices we make about typography are never purely aesthetic.

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Surprise, everyone hates the CGI lion in the new Wicked: For Good trailer

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One fan claimed he looks like "failed taxidermy.

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Leiria Film Fest: Playful Branding & Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Leiria Film Fest: Playful Branding & Visual Identity abduzeedo 06/05 2025 Explore the vibrant branding and visual identity of Leiria Film Fest 2025, designed for broad appeal and lasting impact. The 12th edition of the Leiria Film Fest, held from May 19-25, 2025, presented an opportunity for a compelling visual refresh. Paulo Graa, known as Senhor Paulinho, embraced a design philosophy that is both vibrant and inclusive, setting a new standard for film festival branding and visual identity.

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What is Biophilic design, and why is it taking over the workplace?

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A pro designer explains all.

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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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Charles Edward Wilson’s Beautiful Watercolors of Country Life

Design You Trust

Charles Edward Wilson (18541941) was a British painter known for his charming watercolor depictions of rural life. His works often feature scenes of children and young girls engaged in everyday countryside activities, capturing a nostalgic view of Victorian and Edwardian England. Wilson exhibited at prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy of Arts and the Royal Watercolour Society, gaining recognition for his delicate and harmonious style.

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AI gets high: 'digital psychedelics' allow image generators to replicate the effects of drugs

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This gives a new meaning to the concept of AI hallucinations.

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In Miami, a Japanese Restaurant Embraces Tropical Brutalism

Azure Magazine

When James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole opened his first restaurant , Uchi , back in 2003, he was operating out of a humble bungalow in Austin. Nearly two decades later, he has built an empire of Japanese cuisine, drawing from his over 10 years of training in Tokyo. And while he has adapted his culinary concept for markets spanning Denver to Scottsdale, the restaurant group’s growth has also spurred a serious design evolution.

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I've had the new ASUS ProArt P16 for a month, and it's my new favourite creative powerhouse

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This NVIDIA 5070-powered beast gets you all the graphics oomph you need.

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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 Insanely Detailed Hyperrealistic Tattoos of Victoria Lee

Design You Trust

Victoria Lee is a talented tattoo artist from Beijing, China, who can create incredibly detailed color tattoos that look just as good as high-definition photographs. Victoria Lee has been involved in art since the age of four, but she has only been doing tattoos since 2014, and she is already regarded as one of the world’s leading hyperrealistic tattoo artists, and for good reason.

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Want a new MacBook? You can't get better than these 3 deals

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There's up to $500 off the Pro M3 model, or get an M4 air for just $849.

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Dexter McLean’s series gives voice to the “forgotten” members of Jamaican society

Its Nice That

A curation of poignant photographs taken across schools and centres in Kingston, Disability in Jamaica Champions underrepresented people through portraiture.

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Nintendo Switch 2 unboxing: the design is a clear a step forward but.

Creative Bloq

Not everything about the new console feels premium.

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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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Frontify Future’s bespoke typeface champions the kinetic future of branding

Its Nice That

To mirror its mission of exploring brand evolution, Daniel Powells fluid identity for Frontify Futures is a living, breathing typopgraphic system.

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It’s remarkable how modern these Switch 2 GameCube titles feel

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Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur II get a fresh lease of life on Nintendo’s new console.

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New Views: what do Gen Z think about the future of the creative industry?

Its Nice That

Four Gen Z creatives share their candid opinions on how it feels to be entering the creative industry at this tumultuous point in time, and how it looks from their perspective.

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House Between Two Rivers by Taller 3000 — Thisispaper

This is Paper

Carved into a ridge in Valle de Bravo, House Between Two Rivers designed by Taller 3000 is less a building than a deliberate incision into the Mexican forest.

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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.