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Published: June 4. at 11:00 pm

Art with a purpose. Artists and designers around the world have joined hands to spread awareness about the environmental challenges we are facing together as a species.

Published: May 29. at 5:00 pm

It’s a big year for the Pokémon franchise, with two new movies coming out. Check out the graphic design evolution behind the world’s largest franchise that has sparked generations to “go catch ’em all!”

Published: May 27. at 11:00 pm

The graphic design of fashion magazine covers conveys a historical timeline of cultural movements. Explore the cover design behind some of the world’s most iconic fashion publications, decade by decade.

Published: May 27. at 8:50 am

Consumers and companies alike experience the effect that good product packaging can have on a regular basis. The secret to effective product packing? Talented and experienced designers who understand the key factors that packages and labels must include.

Published: May 14. at 6:00 pm

Music festivals are one of the most amazing ways to bring people together. The epic lineups, awesome beats, like-minded people, and atmosphere are what it’s all about. But when you’re a designer going to a music festival, your trained eye will also observe things like compelling branding, original design elements, and bright colors. Having a powerful brand identity and showcasing a cohesive image can make a lasting impact.

Published: May 14. at 5:00 pm

Place branding digs deep into a place’s uniqueness, aspirations, and values; it creates a compelling identity that will have an impact in various relevant markets. Place branding brings together a place’s offerings, the experience of visiting it, and the locals’ perception of it under the same umbrella, creating an identity and a tangible sense of place.

Published: April 23. at 11:00 pm

The excitement built by the latest Avengers movie 11 years in the making got us thinking about all the posters put out by Marvel over the years. Here, we’ve compiled 20 Marvel posters we think have awesome designs and laid out exactly why.

Published: April 14. at 5:00 pm

With the premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones in action, we decided to take a look at the design and branding of the Great Houses of Westeros. We’ll break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of each house.

Published: April 2. at 3:00 am

With the rise of e-books and e-readers, book covers are more important than ever. Here’s a list of 15 tools that can help you DIY your own book cover:

Published: April 2. at 2:00 am

Book design is critical to the success of a book. We’ve combed through more than 50 book covers to predict the top trends for 2019. Check them out.

Published: March 15. at 3:00 am

Check out our list of user-friendly tools for creative, trendy options for professional design regardless of your skill level.

Published: March 15. at 2:00 am

Let’s take a look at 10 current branding trends and brands that are pulling them off well.

Published: March 13. at 3:00 am

We’ve put together ten research-backed tips on how to get the most out of your social media channels.

Published: March 13. at 2:00 am

Good banner ads catch the eye without being overwhelming or annoying and can drive enormous amounts of traffic. Check out the ten tips for good banner designs that will help you increase traffic and sales.

Published: March 1. at 2:00 am

It can be difficult to test design skills in a standard way because designers are unique in their specializations. The available programs can give you a wide spectrum of testing possibilities so that you can receive a complete overlook of skillset. We’ve compiled a list of 30+ of the best online tools for testing design skills and why they are worth looking into if you want to test skills for candidates or yourself.

Published: February 28. at 2:00 am

Whether you’re a seasoned designer, a newbie just starting out, or a dabbler, design blogs are an excellent source of inspiration and education as well as a great place to keep up on trends and developments in the design world.

Published: February 26. at 2:00 am

Take a look at the 50+ movie posters from 2019 that made it to the Academy Awards, and then read on to learn how they fit in or stand out from movie poster trends.

Published: February 7. at 3:00 am

Graphic design, more than ever before, is at the forefront of everything we do. Here’s a look at 5 major design events from 2018 that have implications for the future of design, and 5 design trends to follow in 2019 and beyond.

Published: February 7. at 2:00 am

Sometimes the logo change is shocking to the public and draws much-desired brand attention, and sometimes, the change is subtle, but purposeful. 2018 was a year for shake-ups, and we’ve compiled a collection of 50 big companies that changed their logo. Check them out here.

Published: January 22. at 3:00 am

An eternal marketing favorite, brochures have adapted in the digital era to remain a prevalent way to deliver business information, and we've found 25 of the best design ideas to share with you.