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Spectacular Finalist Photos From The 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Design You Trust

Organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in partnership with ZWO, the contest continues to inspire stargazers and photographers worldwide. Highlights include a dramatic blood moon over Shanghai and a striking portrait of planetary alignment, showcasing both technical mastery and artistic flair.

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The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy

Inkbot Design

“100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design” is an excellent source of inspiration and a record of the best graphic design examples from the past 100 years. From graphic design, fashion, and typography to deadlines, inspiration and handling criticism, “100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers” covers everything.

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George Underwood: the designer who gave Bowie's albums their iconic look

Creative Boom

George Underwood From schoolyard friends to legendary album covers, we chat with David Bowie's lifelong collaborator about his artistic journey and a new exhibition of work inspired by the much-missed singer. Brian Ward was the maestro behind those. We met when we were nine years old," George recalls. His photographs were iconic."

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A Brilliant Image of the Solar Eclipse Wins the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Colossal

From the bright green Aurora Borealis dancing above an Icelandic mountain to the International Space Station transiting the sun, the winning images are a humbling and awe-inspiring glimpse at the vast galaxies and remarkable phenomena in our universe and beyond.

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In-house design teams: how are LEGO sets designed?

Design Week

“People can stay in LEGO Star Wards for decades,” Gómez says, “but some of us like a little more diversity.” LEGO’s BrickHeadz theme Inspiration does not have a single source at LEGO. Group trips can also provide inspiration for projects. You can change lanes, too. ” What’s next?

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The general creative state, and the art of experiencing

UX Collective

Famous actors who follow this approach, that you’re likely already familiar with, are Christian Bale , Halle Berry , Cate Blanchett , Nicolas Cage , Michael Caine , Jim Carrey , Tom Hanks , Sidney Poitier  — to name a few. And Acting serves as a fascinating correlated field, that can provide plenty of inspiration for the practice of Design.

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Logo Rhythm: new book celebrates band logos that rocked the world

Creative Boom

Inspiration and learnings So, how did the idea come about? Plus, designers who've contributed include Jonathan Barnbrook, Kosh, John Pache, Rob O'Connor, Michael Johnson, Matt Cooper, Mark Porter, Craig Ward and Chris Bigg. Our book does its damnedest to put this right. Jim dreamed up the idea," reveals Jamie.