February, 2025

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

Creative Boom

Illustration by Tom Woolley As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. But by understanding AI's limitations, refining a unique style, and embracing new tools, creatives can stay ahead. Illustrator Tom Woolley shows us how to future-proof your career in an evolving industry. Stories of brands using AI in their latest campaign have become a daily occurrence.

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A Michigan House Designed for a Collector of Bourbon Whiskey and Rare Porsches

Design Milk

In Birmingham, Michigan, a northern suburban neighborhood of Detroit, a distinctive residence redefines the relationship between architecture, privacy, and display. Designed by Khanna Schultz , the House for a Collector project caters to a collector with a passion for rare Porsches and fine bourbon, seamlessly integrating his prized possessions into the fabric of daily life.

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Procreate and Unity combine to turn Afterlove EP into a moving manga-inspired indie game

Creative Bloq

Illustrator Soyatu, background artist Pinga and technical artist Maxi discuss their inspirations, techniques, and pay tribute to the game's late creator.

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The Y2K Aesthetic: Why This Retro-Futuristic Look Is Back in Style

Spoon Graphics

The Y2K aesthetic is back and its taking over fashion, graphic design, and even our digital spaces. Its nostalgic, futuristic, and chaotic all at once. But what makes this turn-of-the-millennium aesthetic so appealing in 2025? And how can you incorporate it into your own designs? Lets dive into the world of Y2K and see why this retro-futuristic style is making waves again.

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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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30+ Creative Logo Designs to Inspire Your Brand Identity

Graphic Design Junction

When it comes to building a memorable brand, creative logo designs play a pivotal role. A well-crafted logo not only captures the essence of your business but also leaves a lasting impression on your audience. The post 30+ Creative Logo Designs to Inspire Your Brand Identity first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Unlock a World of Creativity with WE AND THE COLOR on Pinterest!

We And The Color

Are you still waiting for that spark of inspiration? Every designer, artist, and creative professional faces this challenge from time to time. But what if I told you there was a treasure trove of visual inspiration waiting to be discovered? Imagine having access to a curated collection of the most stunning designs from around the globe. Think about saving hours searching for the perfect image or color palette.

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Pop Off: Design Milk Celebrates Champagne Chair 2025 Winners

Design Milk

Me, judgmental? Only for a good cause… On behalf of Design Milk and humbly at the behest of our friends at Design Within Reach (DWR) , purveyors of authentic modern design I accepted an invitation and the awesome responsibility to judge the finalists competing in their Champagne Chair Contest , held in partnership with Pommery , now in its 21st iteration.

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From McDonald's to Kellogg's: Why are so many brands ditching their logo?

Creative Bloq

Typography is taking centre stage.

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When empathy becomes the enemy of productivity

UX Collective

How UX inflexibility stalls progress, frustrates teams, and creates unnecessary roadblocks Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash The UX process is a lot like navigating traffic merges its about balancing efficiency with empathy. Letting a driver in is usually the right thing to do. But then you let another one in. And another. Suddenly, youre ushering an endless procession of grateful commuters while the guy behind you is laying on his horn, questioning your life choices.

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15 Creative Keynote Templates for Designers, Markeurs, and Entrepreneurs

Graphic Design Junction

The creative Keynote templates are the must-have tools for creating visually appealing and effective presentations. Whether you're a designer presenting a portfolio The post 15 Creative Keynote Templates for Designers, Markeurs, and Entrepreneurs first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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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What Makes a Good Logo Design? The Secrets to Iconic Branding

We And The Color

Have you ever wondered why some logos stick in your mind instantly? Or why do certain brands feel instantly trustworthy and professional? A good logo design isn’t just a pretty picture. It’s the visual cornerstone of a brand’s identity, instantly communicating its values, personality, and purpose. It’s a powerful tool that, when done right, can propel a business to new heights.

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The Public Domain Image Archive: A treasure trove of free-to-use historical imagery

Creative Boom

The team behind The Public Domain Review unveils a new visual resource, offering a curated selection of 10,000+ historical images, all free to use and explore. The Public Domain Review (PDR) has long been celebrated for unearthing hidden gems from history, offering an eclectic mix of fascinating stories and stunning visuals. Now, the team behind PDR has unveiled an ambitious new sister project: The Public Domain Image Archive (PDIA).

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Desert Hues Temper This Mid-Century Modern Oasis in Palm Springs

Design Milk

Palm Springs presents itself as the perfect place where residential architecture may dare to defy convention with steel expanses juxtaposed against natural stone, angular planes, and volumetric spaces that embrace their vistas. And it boasts a significant inventory of mid-century modern gems waiting to be appreciated by current audiences. Through careful intervention, interior designer Stephanie Brown makes contemporary this idyllic Indian Wells Vacation Home just outside the city proper.

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The best typography of the 1920s – from Futura to Industria Gravur

Creative Bloq

Designers and industry experts pick their top type from an era of experimentation.

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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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To My Valentine: George Willard Bonte’s Tuck Postcards From the Early 20th Century

Design You Trust

George Willard Bonte, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, was an author, artist, poet, cartoonist, and political consultant who found solace in the unusual. After completing his education at the Cincinnati School of Technology, he moved to New York City in 1900 to become an assistant art editor at the New York Herald. By 1920, he left the newspaper business to work on illustrations and promotional pieces in the motion picture industry until his retirement in 1936.

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Photoshop Tutorials: 25 Pro Tutorials to Learn New Techniques and Manipulation Tricks

Graphic Design Junction

Latest Adobe Photoshop tutorials, video tutorials will teach you the new Photoshop tricks. These manipulation and photo retouching tutorials are best for The post Photoshop Tutorials: 25 Pro Tutorials to Learn New Techniques and Manipulation Tricks first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Can Shopify Turn Your Art into a Thriving Online Business? A Creative’s Guide

We And The Color

Are you an artist, photographer, graphic designer, or illustrator? Do you dream of sharing your creations with the world? More importantly, do you want to earn a living doing what you love? Well, you’re in the right place. Selling art online can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! Shopify (visit the website) offers a powerful platform.

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The Collected Works and PRINT Magazine craft a new identity for PRINT Awards 2025

Creative Boom

The awards' new visual identity embodies organic growth as a metaphor for creativity, blending generative design and dynamic typography. The PRINT Awards have long stood as a beacon of excellence in design, celebrating bold creatives pushing the boundaries across all mediums. For the 2025 edition, PRINT Magazine enlisted The Collected Works to craft a dynamic visual identity and hero film that embodies the theme of "cultivating creativity.

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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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Iconic Portland House Made Famous in Twilight Is Now a LEGO Set

Design Milk

Twilight movie fans and LEGO enthusiasts alike now have the chance to recreate one of the most recognizable homes in modern cinema. The Cullen House, an architectural design located in Portland, Oregon, has been transformed into an official LEGO set, allowing fans to relive the magic of the Twilight Saga brick by brick with Twilight The Cullen House.

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Photoshop at 35: tell us what you love (and what you don't)

Creative Bloq

What would you change about Photoshop?

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Steven Heller’s Font of the Month: Steam

I Love Typography

Read the book, Typographic Firsts This month, Steven Heller takes a closer look at the layer font family, Steam by Type Forward. The post Steven Hellers Font of the Month: Steam appeared first on I Love Typography.

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Ramadan Vector Art and Illustrations (Free and Paid)

Graphic Design Junction

Best free and paid vector art and illustrations , which can be used to create Ramadan social media posts, website banners, flyers, and Ramadan visual designs. The post Ramadan Vector Art and Illustrations (Free and Paid) first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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.

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Need an Interactive Portfolio? Discover Bourjart’s Stunning Presentation Template for InDesign!

We And The Color

Hey folks, are you searching for a way to create an outstanding portfolio? Do you want to impress potential clients or employers? Sometimes, a static portfolio simply won’t cut it. You need something dynamic. Something engaging. Something that truly showcases your talents and sets you apart from the crowd. An interactive portfolio presentation template might be just what you need.

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OFFF Barcelona: 25 Years of creative evolution and community

Creative Boom

How the festival became a global movement at the intersection of design, art, and technology plus what's next for its milestone year. Over the last two and a half decades, OFFF Barcelona has become more than just a festival; it's a creative institution, a cultural movement, and a meeting place for designers, artists, and technologists who push the boundaries of creativity.

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The Oak House Is a Concrete and Glass Home With Floating Levels

Design Milk

Nestled in the Pedrezuela municipality of Madrid, Spain, Oak House by MUKA Arquitectura is shows how architecture can integrate seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The design takes cues from the sites defining features a pair of majestic oak trees, a reflective water surface, and the expansive horizon to shape a home that both responds to and respects the environment.

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"There's incredible typographic variety right now", Charles Nix reflects on type in 2025

Creative Bloq

Plus, how he designed a typeface for M&M.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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The AI layer: transforming UX design from tools to intelligence

UX Collective

A practical framework for implementing AI as a foundational layer in digitalproducts Figure 1: Conceptual representation of AI as a horizontal enabling layer, illustrating its transformative nature similar to electricity in the 20th century. The bright horizontal line represents the AI layer that powers and connects multiple applications and systems, represented by interconnected nodes.

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10 Simple Tricks to Improve Your Resume Design

Graphic Design Junction

In todays competitive job market, resume design with perfect and eye-catching contents can make all the difference. The post 10 Simple Tricks to Improve Your Resume Design first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Geometrica Vol. 2: Fully Editable Geometric Vector Graphics by Léo Alexandre

We And The Color

Geometrica: Create Stunning Posters, Logos, Icons, and More, with Lo Alexandre’s Neo-Geo Kit. Are you a designer looking for a fresh source of inspiration? Do you love clean lines, bold shapes, and the timeless appeal of modern art movements? Then you absolutely need to know about Geometrica , the Neo-Geo Kit crafted by the talented Lo Alexandre.

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When I Say Rosey Lea, You Say Tea: bringing cockney rhyming slang to a new generation

Creative Boom

This new children's book takes you on a charming, nostalgic journey through London's streets, blending vibrant illustrations, playful Cockney Rhyming Slang, and a heartfelt tribute to working-class culture. London is a city of layers history and modernity stacked upon one another, cultures interwoven, and dialects evolving. Yet some traditions, like Cockney Rhyming Slang, are at risk of fading.

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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.