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Reflect Designs a Harvey Specter-Approved Penthouse in Toronto

Design Milk

Blending craft and pop culture, Toronto’s Reflect Architecture has unveiled a renovation for Noah 40 Shebib celebrated Grammy-winning producer and longtime creative partner to Drake. Occupying a storied penthouse that once served as the on-screeb set for Harvey Specter’s home in the hit television series Suits , the 40 PH space has been meticulously re-envisioned to reflect Shebibs personal aesthetic and technical sensibilities.

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31 Best Logo Fonts – Stylish, Versatile Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

Logo fonts are the foundation of strong branding and the unsung heroes of visual storytellingsetting the tone, feel, and first impression in a split second. In a world where milliseconds count, the right typeface The post 31 Best Logo Fonts – Stylish, Versatile Fonts first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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“Contrapasso” by Photographer Massimiliano Corteselli

Booooooom

A haunting series drawing parallels between Dante's Inferno and the wildfires in the mediterranean region by photographer Massimiliano Corteselli.

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Shape Psychology in Graphic Design: Why Your Logo’s Circle Feels So Friendly

We And The Color

Ever stopped to think about why certain logos just feel right? Or why do particular buttons on a website seem more inviting to click? It goes beyond just pretty pictures. A huge part of it involves the shape psychology in graphic design (also known as the psychology of shapes). Just like colors whisper messages to our subconscious, the circles, squares, and triangles designers use are constantly talking to us, influencing our feelings and decisions without us even noticing.

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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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Explore an Incredible 108-Gigapixel Scan of Johannes Vermeer’s Most Famous Painting

Colossal

One of the inimitable joys of visiting an art museum is being able to view paintings up closeto see their textures, frames, and the way the surface interacts with the light. But even if you had the opportunity to step past security wires and get within inches of an original canvas, you’d still never be able to see the work quite like the new, 108-gigapixel scan of Johannes Vermeer s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (1665).

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Gimme Extra Bold Sans Serif Font by BilberryCreates

We And The Color

Rock Your Designs with The Gimme Extra Bold Font, a Groovy 80s Sans Serif Typeface! Have you been searching for a font that just screams personality? Something that grabs attention and refuses to let go? Let’s chat about Gimme Extra Bold. It’s a fantastic sans-serif font crafted by the talented folks at BilberryCreates. Now, this isn’t just any typeface; Gimme Extra Bold packs a serious punch with its, well, extra bold weight and unmistakable 80s energy.

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This artist's dreamy environment work transports gamers to grand, atmospheric new worlds

Creative Bloq

Discover the artwork of Misa Steinmetz.

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Hear the Visuals: The Stunning Klangwelt Toggenburg Brand Identity by Studio Marcus Kraft

We And The Color

What do you think sound would look like? Not just sound waves on an oscilloscope, but the feeling, the tradition, the very essence of sound itself? It’s a fascinating question. For Klangwelt Toggenburg , an incredible institution nestled in the Swiss Alps, this wasn’t just a philosophical musing. It became the core challenge for their new visual identity.

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Why you need to channel your five-year-old mind to ignite creativity

Creative Bloq

AI won't kill our creativity, but busyness might.

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Fellow Launches Its First Espresso Machine

Design Milk

Furnishing coffee drinkers with better tools, San Francisco-based Fellow has cornered the industry by introducing a suite of carefully thought-out products. With its offering of kettles, grinders, French presses, mugs, the award-winning Aiden brewer, and a seasonal rotation of limited-edition coffees, the boutique brand looks to return the notion of considered ritual back into this oft-overlooked facet of daily life.

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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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We asked 6 top filmmakers for their tips, this is what they said

Creative Bloq

This comprehensive guide covers everything from funding, to previs to how to generate buzz around your film.

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Designing for people: What architecture can learn from UX

UX Collective

A quote by I. M. Pei Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life. (image: unsplash) Architecture has long shaped our physical worldbut what if it learned from UX designs focus on feedback, iteration, and human experience? Over five years ago, I transitioned from architecture to UX design. At the time, the internet was full of think pieces drawing parallels between the two disciplines: how both are about designing systems for people, how architects shape physical spaces while UX d

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Europeans still traveling to the United States

FlowingData

For the New York Times, Josh Holder, Niraj Chokshi, and Samuel Granados use a step chart, with arrivals in 2024 and 2025 , to show why the decline in European travel to the U.S. might not be as dramatic as previously reported. International arrivals did drop more than 10 percent in March compared with last year, but this was largely because Easter fell unusually late this year, pushing back a popular travel window for European tourists.

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Design Choices That Help Buildings Age Well

Design Beep

Design influences how well buildings stay relevant over time. Early decisionslike material selection, layout flexibility, and infrastructure planningset the foundation for how a structure responds to future needs. Thoughtful planning at this stage affects more than form and function; it supports long-term resilience and the capacity to adjust without compromise.

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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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The Secret to Success? Understanding People—How to Use Personas to Get Ahead

Interaction Design Foundation

What makes some professionals consistently stand outregardless of their role, industry, or resources? Its not just talent or tenacity. The real differentiator is this: they understand the people theyre trying to serve. Whether you're designing a product, launching a campaign, leading a team, or shaping strategy, personasresearch-based profiles of your users, customers, or stakeholderscan help you make smarter decisions, align your team, and advance your career.Why Understanding People Is the Rea

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A New Three-Dimensional World

Communication Arts

Ines Alpha discusses her path to digital art, 3-D makeup, and merging virtual and physical fashion.

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How are we supporting mental health in our workplaces right now?

Creative Boom

How are we supporting mental health in our workplaces right now? Image licensed via Adobe Stock There's a lot of talk about mental health support in the creative industry at the moment. But is this just lip service, or are agencies taking practical action? Whenever you've had a difficult day in your creative job, people will often (with a varying degree of kindness or sarcasm) remind you that "It's not like you go down the mines".

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STUDIO SHOO Gives Nod to Volcanic Rock With the TUFF Pencil Cabinet

Design Milk

The TUFF Pencil Cabinet from Studio Shoo offers a sweet little spot to store your items, enclosed in a satin powder-coated finish making organization and storage a breeze. With two fun colors to choose from, a bright pink and happy yellow, this is a great place to hold all types of drawing and writing utensils. Sitting on tall, elegant legs withsnappy casters to roll around a studio or workspace with ease, the TUFF Pencil Cabinet creates a cleanliness in both process and workspace.

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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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Photographer Alixe Lay on using modern smartphones to capture a 'spirit of place'

Creative Boom

The Malaysian-born, London-based photographer discusses psychology, cultural heritage and what sets different places apart. It's a strange world we live in. In 2025, we still call the device we carry in our pockets 'a phone'. But how much do we actually use it to make calls? For most of us, the smartphone is far more important as it's a kind of mini-computer.

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MUJI Designs a Micro-House and DIYs the Objects to Fill It

Design Milk

In a world that moves fast (and only seems to be speeding up), MUJI’s latest project feels like a deep breath. At Milan Design Week 2025 , the brand teamed up with Studio 55 to debut MUJI MUJI 55 a modular micro-architecture house and a suite of clever DIY creations, all crafted from everyday MUJI products. Together, they created a blueprint for a downshifted life one that favors calm, creativity, and a little less stuff.

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StudioFMRG is here to rethink how creativity shows up in business

Creative Boom

In a landscape of same-same studios and siloed thinking, StudioFMRG is carving out space for more expansive, resonant and strategically led creativity. Founder and creative director Finn Gaardboe shares how beauty, curiosity and business nous come together in the studio's approach. When Finn Gaardboe launched StudioFMRG earlier this year, it wasn't on a whim, nor was it the product of some post-corporate, clarity-through-surfing sabbatical.

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2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Ernesto Cabral de Luna

Booooooom

For our third annual Booooooom Photo Awards, supported by Format , we selected 5 winners, one for each of the following categories: Portrait, Street, Colour, Nature, Fashion. You can view all the winners and shortlisted photographers here. Now it is our pleasure to introduce the winner of the Street category, Ernesto Cabral de Luna. Ernesto Cabral de Luna is a Mexican lens-based artist working in Toronto.

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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 most popular brand mascots are revealed, and the results are ridiculous

Creative Bloq

Mickey has competition.

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The Suzuki Ad Campaigns Photographs by Franco Turcati That Scandalized the Whole Italy in the 1960s

Design You Trust

Franco Turcati initially photographed Alfa Romeo automobiles for Monzeglio, a Turin-based car dealership that later became Italys first Suzuki motorcycle importer. His work in advertising began in 1965 when he shot Suzukis first Italian campaigns using a Nikon F with a 300mm telephoto lens. One of his most memorable campaigns, Io Suzuki e Tu?, combined motorbikes and female models, reflecting both the male gaze and evolving female fashion trends of the time.

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Take Your Creative Practice to the Next Level With SVA Continuing Education

Colossal

Ready to take your practice and creativity to new heights? The Division of Continuing Education at the School of Visual Arts (SVACE) has the resources and expertise to help you go to the next level. With a diverse range of more than 200 courses and 10+ artist residency programs, youll find everything you need to achieve your goals and actualize your potential.

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Amazing Editorial Thought-Provoking Illustrations by Derek Bacon

Design You Trust

Derek Bacon, a British illustrator now based in the Netherlands, is renowned for his sharp and thought-provoking editorial artwork. His creations have graced major publications like The Guardian, Entertainment Weekly, and Wired, but his 14-year tenure designing covers for The Economist remains a standout achievement. Beyond that, he has collaborated with prestigious clients such as The New Statesman, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, and Saatchi & Saatchi, consistently delivering designs that b

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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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50+ Free Minimal Logo Templates You Can Use for Your Business Today

Design Beep

In today’s competitive market, having a distinctive and professional logo is essential for any business. Logo templates offer a convenient starting point for entrepreneurs and designers alike, providing structure while allowing for personalization. Let’s dive into what makes logo templates so useful, with a special focus on the growing trend of minimal logo designs.

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Crafting Calm: Neurosync Branding and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Crafting Calm: Neurosync Branding and Visual Identity abduzeedo 05/05 2025 Explore Neurosync's calm and cohesive branding and visual identity by Everything Else Practice, designed for accessible mental health. Design work focused on mental health needs to feel right. It needs to be approachable, safe, and clear. That's exactly what the team at Everything Else Practice aimed for with the Neurosync branding and visual identity.

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'Click all the squares with bikes': Iris brings online captcha chaos into the real world for World

Creative Boom

A new international outdoor campaign by Iris for digital identity platform World turns our collective hatred of captchas into an absurd, eye-catching, and surprisingly insightful brand statement about trust, identity, and proving our humanity in the age of AI. There's a particular flavour of digital frustration many of us know all too well: squinting at blurry images, second-guessing whether that corner counts as part of the traffic light, and inevitably clicking "verify" only to be asked to do

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70 Free Text Animation Presets for Adobe After Effects

Design Beep

Text animation presets in After Effects can transform ordinary text into engaging visual elements that enhance your video projects. Whether you use the built-in options or invest in third-party collections, these presets save time while maintaining professional quality. By understanding how to customize and combine presets, you’ll develop a toolkit of text animations that can be quickly deployed across various projects, giving your work a consistent and polished look.

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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.