Why do all graphic designers use Macs?
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Redditors debate the eternal question, but does the stereotype still stand up today?
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Big letters, big energy and big impact with Oskar With a K
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Photo credit: Fiona Finchett. We meet the Manchester muralist, who is on a mission to bring people together, start conversations, and make a difference in the community through graffiti. "What's great about murals is they're large-scale and often outdoors," says Oskar Walin AKA Oskar With a K. "People stumble upon them, which creates a unique opportunity to communicate with the public that most artists don't get.
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Graphic Design Junction
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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact
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Northern Design Festival announces 2025 line-up
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Taking place this May in Lancaster, the second edition of Northern Design Festival brings together studios, strategists and storytellers to tackle the creative industry's hidden barriers, one honest conversation at a time. Northern Design Festival (NDF) has revealed the full line-up for its 2025 edition, returning to Lancaster from 1517 May with a programme that puts transparency in process, practice, and personal experience, firmly in the spotlight.
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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed
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We And The Color
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Adobe MAX London 2025 just wrapped, and guess what? They dropped some serious news! You’ll want to pay attention if you’re part of the creative world. Adobe rolled out significant Adobe Creative Cloud updates , packing more power into the tools you likely use every day. Think smarter AI through Firefly, features that actually save you time, and performance boosts that make workflows feel smoother.
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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content
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We And The Color
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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix
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