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How Retro & Vintage Are Shaping Modern Design

We And The Color

Think about it: youre scrolling through Instagram. A vibrant, geometric pattern catches your eye. Its something that wouldn’t look out of place on a 1970s album cover. Or maybe you see a logo with a classic, hand-lettered font. It feels familiar and comfortable. This isn’t accidental. It’s a deliberate choice by designers. They are tapping into something powerful: nostalgia.

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From fine art to Photoshop: Sam Gilbey's illustrious career so far

Creative Boom

Come with us on a deep dive into the last twenty years of Sam Gilbey's freelance illustration practice. We'll find out what inspired him, how he got through difficult periods, and what advice he'd give to up-and-coming illustrators. If you're a person who knows and follows the world of visual arts, I'd only have to say "painterly pop culture portraits", and your mind would go straight to Sam Gilbey 's work.

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This artists alphabet is the most beautiful thing you’ll see all day

Creative Bloq

The Artphabet explores the diversity of modern art.

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Ai Weiwei’s New Toy Brick Masterpieces Re-Mix Art History

Design Milk

World-famous artist, activist, and provocateur Ai Weiwei is currently exhibiting stunning new work at two different galleries in New York that reproduce famous paintings and news images on a massive scale all composed from hundreds of thousands of LEGO and WOMA bricks. Both exhibitions exceed expectations independently but benefit from a multiplication and amplification together.

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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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Are You Making These Font Pairing Mistakes? The Ultimate Guide to Harmonious Typography

We And The Color

Has this ever happened to you? You looked at a design and thought something was off. Maybe it was the colors, but often, the culprit is the font pairing. It’s like an awkward dance where the partners just don’t click. You’ve probably seen it: a beautiful website ruined by fonts that clash like cymbals in a silent movie. It’s a common design pitfall.

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Bored of Pinterest? 8 alternatives to try for design inspiration

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Got stuck in a Pinterest rut? Here are some other options. Founded in 2010, Pinterest has revolutionised the way people discover, collect and share ideas through its virtual pinboards. For millions, it's become a go-to for creative inspiration, helping with everything from planning a wedding to redesigning a home. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms.

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A Monochromatic Apartment in Mumbai With Curvy Vaulted Ceilings

Design Milk

Located within a suburb of Mumbai, India, the Vaulted Monochrome Haus , designed by DIG Architects , merges a monochromatic color palette with minimalist aesthetics and cozy elegance. The 4,300-square-foot residence is designed for a family of four comprising a finance entrepreneur, a Ph.D. scholar, and their two adult children pursuing studies abroad masterfully balancing social functionality with personal comfort.

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Minimalism vs. Maximalism

We And The Color

Clutter or Calm? We Are Decoding the Eternal Tug-of-War Between Minimalism and Maximalism Picture this: You’re flipping through a magazine, or maybe endlessly scrolling through your favorite design blogs , and youre met with two vastly different visual experiences. On one hand, you see these incredibly pristine, almost ethereal spaces. They’re characterized by clean lines, a limited color palette, and a sense of absolute order.

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It's official: AI is coming for your graphic design job

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Designers should pay attention to a new report from the World Economic Forum. Worried about your job in graphic design? If not, then maybe you should be. Because the latest Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has delivered sobering news for the profession. The 2025 report surveyed 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 countries and identified graphic design as the 11th fastest-declining job category over the next five

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Illustrator Spotlight: Lia Lepre

Booooooom

A selection of work by Toronto-based artist and illustrator Lia Lepre.

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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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F5: Draga & Aurel on Lake Como, Joseph Beuys + More

Design Milk

Makers Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow are known for their artistic approach to materials and composition , with a range of influences from fashion to traditional craftsmanship. Upcycling pioneers, the duo began their design journey by reinventing furniture and objects in their signature style. During an early open studio they asked people to bring in old furnishings, anything from a grandmothers armchair to a favorite cabinet, with the promise of a new life for each beloved piece.

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Apply Like a Rockstar and Get the Job with an Attention-Grabbing Resume Template

We And The Color

Let’s be honest, how many resumes have you seen that could double as wallpaper paste? They’re bland, boring, and instantly forgettable. Especially in the competitive job market of the creative industry, simply listing your skills isn’t enough. You need to grab attention, tell your story, and showcase your personality. But how do you do that when you’re confined to a standard, predictable format?

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D8 develops new brand world for Edinburgh Gin

Creative Boom

Some elements of the new identity are inspired by the architecture of the brand's new home in Edinburgh's city centre, The Arches. The Glasgow team of international design studio D8 has designed a new brand world for Edinburgh Gin, supporting the redesign of its core range bottles, which happened back in 2023. The previous redesign project included new glassware, logo and labelling.

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Mike Mignola says his new graphic novel is "entirely made of the stuff I love"

Creative Bloq

The Hellboy creator's new comic book, Bowling With Corpses, is steeped in myth and folklore.

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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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Unika Vaev’s Folded Poetry Features Multidimensional Acoustic Solutions

Design Milk

At first glance, the tiles in Unika Vaevs newest collection, Folded Poetry , look like typical geometric acoustic solutions. Yet this series of three pieces, designed by Eliza Redmann , were inspired by the sculptural artists experiences after a car accident changed her life forever. Redmann, founder and principal of Folded Poetry studio in Durham, North Carolina, had recently completed her graduate studies and was working as an architectural designer.

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Illustrator Spotlight: Jordan Warren

Booooooom

A selection of work from graphic designer and illustrator Jordan Warren.

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A Love Letter to Stockport: Alison Waters' ceramic tribute to an 'unloved' car park

Creative Boom

A shopping centre car park in Stockport, often dismissed as an eyesore, is the surprising inspiration for View Through a Hole. Waters' series of sculptures reimagines the 1965 modernist screen as a celebration of the town's overlooked architectural heritage. Stockport's Merseyway car park might not win any beauty contests, but its distinctive modernist screen has captured the imagination of local artist Alison Waters.

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The new Microsoft Office logo could be the most confusing rebrand of the year (yes, already)

Creative Bloq

Microsoft Copilot 365 marks the end of an iconic brand.

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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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Beguiling Botanicals Fluoresce in Tom Leighton’s Otherworldly Photographs

Colossal

When it comes to foliage, there’s a reason it’s called “greenery.” But for Cornwall-based photographer Tom Leighton , common plants take on otherworldly dimensions when rendered in unexpected hues. The artist’s latest series, Fabled Gardens II, focuses predominantly on giant rhubarb, ferns, and rhododendrons, highlighting the captivating patterns and layers of leaves, fronds, and flowers.

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35 Minimalist Business Cards Design That Make a Big Impression

Graphic Design Junction

Minimalist business cards create a sleek and sophisticated brand identity, ensuring a strong first impression. A clean and professional design reflects confidence, clarity, and modern aesthetics. With minimal elements, these business cards focus on essential details, making them easy to read and visually appealing. Whether you are an entrepreneur, designer, or corporate professional, a well-crafted minimalist business cards helps establish credibility and professionalism.

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Simply brings Danish design to the Asian milk powder market

Creative Boom

From soft, retro-inspired illustrations to packaging that demonstrates the product's effects, Them 1888's new milk powder brand is set to stand out among competitors. Milk powder isn't exactly a staple product in Western countries and I don't mean baby formula; I mean a powder alternative to the pints of milk we have in our fridge. But it is becoming increasingly popular in Asian markets, not just as a drink but also to enhance certain dairy products, like cheese and cream, or as an ingredient

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The best typography of the 1940s – our experts take a look back at the decade's most iconic fonts

Creative Bloq

Our experts explore the most iconic fonts of the 1940s.

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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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Sidebar is back, Duolingo’s strategy, AIUX frameworks, accessible outcomes

UX Collective

Weekly curated resources for designersthinkers andmakers. The news that Sidebar.io was taking a break felt a bit like a heartbreak. Sidebar has been one of my favorite sources to keep up with design, and with content that would make me a better, smarter, more informed designer. No noise, no endless scrolling, just the goodstuff. 5 links a day. Thatsit.

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50+ Remarkable Handmade Lettering and Typography Designs

Graphic Design Junction

This collection showcases stunning handmade lettering, calligraphy, and typography creations crafted by top Instagram artists and graphic designers. Featuring modern fonts , elegant calligraphy, inspiring quotes, artistic typography posters, and expressive brush effectssuch as bristle textures and watercolor stylesthese designs serve as a perfect source of inspiration.

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Building a New World: the year ahead in branding, according to Bentzion Goldman

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Senior designer at Mother Design Bentzion Goldman looks back on his 2024 predictions and takes an educated guess at what might happen in the world of brand design this year. At the start of last year, I predicted that brands would take varied approaches on how to stand out in culture in response to an election year and global uncertainty.

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Netflix's AI video model may look janky, but it's a groundbreaking advance

Creative Bloq

Go-with-the-Flow allows easy cut-and-drag animation.

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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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Joe Doucet Serves in Monumental Design for Tennis Hall of Fame Trophy

Design Milk

Trophies, medals, and celebratory objects public accolades, in conjunction with their awards ceremonies, have always provided an occasion for those on the receiving end to make a statement. But when the Junior Tennis Foundation tapped Joe Doucet to design a trophy commemorating the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fames latest inductees, the multi-hyphenate maker took the opportunity to dignify craft and sustainability within the context of modern sport made accessible to underprivileged, at-risk, and di

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New Fonts Free Download

Graphic Design Junction

Free fonts are essential in design, as typography shapes the overall look and feel of any project. Choosing the right font can greatly improve readability and make your work stand out. Whether you’re working on a website, branding, or social media graphics, selecting the best typeface enhances both style and effectiveness. Fortunately, there are plenty of free fonts for designers that cater to different styles and themes, helping creatives achieve professional-quality results without any c

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This Brand Guidelines Template for Adobe InDesign is Your New Secret Weapon

We And The Color

If you’ve ever felt the way I have ages ago when I just stared at a blank page, completely overwhelmed by the thought of designing brand guidelines? Its a struggle, right? Well, this Adobe InDesign template might be your new best friend. Lets break down why. This isnt your run-of-the-mill template. Its a meticulously designed tool created by graphic design and branding studio PixWork.

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Making indie game Mythmatch - finessing 2D animation to tell diverse stories

Creative Bloq

Creative director Moo Yu reveals this contemporary interpretation of Greek mythology isn't just cosy Hades.

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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.