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Affinity software. Image via Canva Canva, the ubiquitous online design platform known for its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop functionality, has made its most strategic move yet. In a recent acquisition valued at “several hundred million pounds” (approximately US$380 million), Canva absorbed the UK-based Affinity, developer of the popular professional design software suite. Read full article

March 30, 2024

Image via Lamborghini The unmistakable raging bull of Lamborghini has gotten a subtle makeover, marking the Italian automaker’s first logo redesign in over 20 years. Instead of going full steam ahead, the update reflects Lamborghini’s desire to project a more modern image while staying true to its heritage. Read full article

March 29, 2024

Image via Titanic / IMDb Remember that iconic scene in Titanic where Rose clings to a door frame while Jack shivers in the freezing water? This very piece of movie history, crafted from balsa wood and adorned with ornate floral accents and scrolling curves reminiscent of rococo architecture, recently made a splash at Heritage Auctions. […]

March 29, 2024

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March 29, 2024

Image via Studio Ghibli Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation house behind classics like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, is bringing more enchantment to the lives of fans and creatives with a rare offering: free-to-use images from its latest, Oscar-winning, film, The Boy and the Heron (or How Do You Live? in Japan). Read […]

March 29, 2024

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March 29, 2024

Image via Adidas Confirmed app Adidas is stepping up its chunky sneaker game with a wacky style called ‘The Box Shoe’, unveiled earlier this week through its Confirmed app for exclusive drops. Read full article

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

Too many good things may not actually be a good thing. Modern life is already filled with noise, making it challenging to sift through repeated or similar information without feeling overloaded. This holds true for web design resources as well. The goal here is to cut through the noise, directing your attention towards a curated […]

March 29, 2024

Image via TBWAMCR Prostate checks haven’t exactly earned a reputation for being a walk in the park—they’re more of a bummer. At least, that’s the general impression. But what if we told you that the dreaded finger exam might be a relic of the past? That’s the message behind a new campaign from Prost8 UK […]

March 28, 2024

Photo 171510139 © Maxandrew | Dreamstime.com LEGO brick by LEGO brick, the Murrieta Police Department in California has been forced to disassemble its social media strategy. The division recently garnered national attention for its creative practice of obscuring suspects’ faces in social media posts with—you guessed it—LEGO heads. Read full article

March 28, 2024

Image via Caviar Non-Apple users, are you feeling a touch of phone envy over the US$8,060 Vision Pro-inspired iPhone 15 Pro? Luckily for you, luxury tech product customizer Caviar, known for its wild customizations, has rolled out the equally absurd Android counterpart: a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra modeled after the Tesla Cybertruck. Read full article

March 28, 2024

Image courtesy of Adobe At this year’s Adobe Summit, Adobe pulled back the curtain on a nifty addition to its generative artificial intelligence platform Firefly. Called ‘Structure Reference’, the feature aims to help users shape their ideas into reality more precisely and with less fuss, putting more creative power into their hands. Read full article

March 28, 2024

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March 28, 2024

Image via Adobe Adobe has launched Firefly Services, a suite of artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to be your creative sidekick and handle repetitive tasks. With its intelligent automation, users could, say, instantly scale hero assets into thousands of variations, resize images for social media, or whip up unique product backgrounds. Read full article

March 28, 2024

Is searching for the best web design tools to suit your needs akin to having a recurring bad dream? Does each “promising ad” look like any other, and you find yourself reading them over and over again? We published this list to give you some temporary, and hopefully permanent, relief.

March 28, 2024

Image courtesy of Mattel Hot Wheels is making a pit stop for imaginative exploration with the Flippin’ Fast die-cast car, a toy that’s encouraging kids ages three and up to play their own way, all in time to gear up for Autism Acceptance Month this April. Read full article

March 27, 2024

Image courtesy of INGO Hamburg Ever walk into your living room to find your favorite vase looking like a cat toy batting practice session? IKEA Al-Futtaim feels your pain. Its new campaign playfully uses the realities of pet ownership to highlight a key perk of its furniture: affordability. Read full article

March 27, 2024

Image generated on AI NASA has some sage advice so you won’t be left in the dark during the next big celestial event. On Sunday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will blanket North America, offering millions a rare chance to capture out-of-the-world shots. The space agency has gathered some tips from its experts to […]

March 27, 2024

Image via Target Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) goes big on prints and affordability with her first-ever collection for the mass market, brought to life with Target. This cheerful array, launched on March 23, brings a wave of spring-inspired style to retailers across the US while making the fashion icon’s signature designs more accessible than ever […]

March 27, 2024