Category: small business
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Stripe Press — Poor Charlie’s Almanack
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20 Best Free Lightroom Presets for Urban & Street Photography
Urban and streetscape photography is a captivating style that allows photographers to capture the vibrant essence of cityscapes and scenic roads. They’re a dynamic and fun way to capture cityscapes, winding country roads, and everything in between. They stay in constant motion. And sadly, this can make capturing scenes perfectly a real challenge for photographers. […]
December 7, 2023
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Most Beautiful, Photographed Buildings At Night Around The World
The Wells Cathedral at night. Photo 99370146 © Roger Utting | Dreamstime.com Architecture is meant to be admired, but there’s a special group of buildings that don a spectacular aura after sunset. Contrary to what most people think, the best time to photograph a monument may not be in broad daylight, as some structures reveal […]
December 6, 2023
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Hundreds Of Billboards Turned Into Tents To Provide Shelter After Earthquake
Image courtesy of Wunderman Thompson Morocco In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Morocco’s Marrakech Al Haouz region in September, which claimed over 2,850 lives and left thousands injured, an innovative humanitarian effort emerged. Wunderman Thompson Morocco, in collaboration with the Jood NGO, launched Life-Saving Outdoors, an initiative transforming outdoor billboards into much-needed tents […]
December 6, 2023
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Daniel Arsham x Hot Wheels Collide Once More With Eroded-Looking Toy Cars
Image courtesy of Mattel Creations Mattel and Daniel Arsham have shifted Hot Wheels into an artistic gear, having teamed up to transform eight classic 1:64-scale models and accessories into miniature masterpieces. The creative joyride kicked off in October—the first of four drops the pair has dubbed “Laps.” Now, the second Lap is around the […]
December 6, 2023
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Domino’s Is Plowing Through Snow To Get Hot Pizza To Your Door
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Domino’s Domino’s Pizza is shoveling through the winter woes with a saucy solution for snow-covered streets. In an initiative that proves nothing—not even a blizzard—can halt the quest for hot pizza, the company is plowing through the cold so fans can indulge in […]
December 6, 2023
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America Marks 250 Years Since Declaration Of Independence In New Visual Identity
Image courtesy of Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, America250, a nonpartisan organization, is gearing up for what it aspires to be the most inclusive commemoration in the country’s history. Partnering with the reputed design firm Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv (C&G&H), America250 […]
December 6, 2023
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Oxford’s Word Of The Year Lives Up To Its Name
Image generated on AI Oxford Languages has selected “rizz” as its Word of the Year for 2023, a popular slang term signifying one’s ability to attract others through charm and style. This modern slang, peppered liberally across TikTok and the ilk, is derived from the middle of “charisma,” and follows unique word formation patterns […]
December 6, 2023
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Coca-Cola Shakes Up Its Recognition For Charming Christmas Brand Identity
Image courtesy of Jones Knowles Ritchie Many symbols bubble up to the surface when you mention Coca-Cola’s name. The contour bottle. The color red. That refreshing, sizzling sound. But the most jolly of them all might be the spirit of Christmas and, with it, Santa Claus and those iconic trucks. As the festive season rolls […]
December 6, 2023
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WWF Takes The Breath Away In Emotive Stop-Motion Film Made Using Real Smoke
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image courtesy of NOMINT The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is breathing the message of climate emergency into its captivating new film, Up in Smoke, at COP28. This latest collaboration between the foundation and London’s NOMINT animation studio uses innovative stop-motion animation with real smoke to deliver […]
December 5, 2023
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Animal Rights Group Makes Grotesque Board Game That Puts YOU On Chopping Board
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Mutant In a truly cutthroat twist, Dutch animal rights group Wakker Dier has put a macabre spin on the traditional Game of the Goose, one of the earliest commercially produced board games, with a rich history dating back to the 15th century in […]
December 5, 2023
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Takashi Murakami Creates Trading Cards Filled With Never-Before-Seen Flowers
Image via MURAKAMI.FLOWERS Pokémon trading cards might have just met their match. Takashi Murakami, a trailblazer in the contemporary art world most known for his candy-hued graphics, is letting his flowers bloom in your pocket with a collectible trading card pack. This move aligns with the opening of the Kaikai Kiki Marketplace for NFTs, showcasing […]
December 5, 2023
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Toyota Unleashes Its Rolls-Royce Rival, An Ultra-Posh Century SUV
Image via Toyota Toyota is revving up to make a grand entrance into the high-end SUV arena with its Century SUV. Evidently built to rival the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the model sports a familiar silhouette but with a more eco-friendly powertrain and a price tag that’s less than half of its opulent counterpart. The Century […]
December 5, 2023
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Nike Jumps On ‘Skiman’ Logo, Ordering Business To Rebrand
Images 153271548 © Rootstocks | Dreamstime.com and Skiman Nike is sending a ski apparel brand down a legal slope. The sportswear giant has reportedly called upon Colorado-based business Skiman to stop using its logo due to its striking resemblance to the famous Jumpman emblem. The tension has escalated to multiple cease-and-desist letters, with Nike urging […]
December 5, 2023
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Mars Upcycles Old Ads From M&M’s, Twix To Crunch Climate Change
Video screenshot via Mars Mars is sharing the message of climate action in a fun-sized, snackable format. To do so, the confectionery giant is revisiting some of its classic commercials… and editing over them. The campaign, called Healthy Planet Productions, brings a second lease of life to old advertisements from brands like M&M’s, Twix, and […]
December 5, 2023
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LEGO Sows Tiny Plants Set To Elevate Spaces With Lushness All Year Round
Image via LEGO LEGO enthusiasts with a penchant for nature but lack a green thumb will almost certainly thrive from the LEGO Icons Tiny Plants set. This delightful crop gathers an array of arid, tropical, and even carnivorous plant species to form an abundant botanical dream, minus the watering and pruning. The 758-piece build of […]
December 5, 2023
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Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?
Tools touting artificial intelligence (AI) haven’t been around for very long. But that hasn’t stopped companies from taking a leap of faith with them. Some have even attempted to replace humans with ChatGPT or similar apps. One such experiment came from Sports Illustrated. The venerable publication has allegedly published AI-generated writers and content on its […]
December 5, 2023
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30 Most Exciting New Tools for Designers, 2023
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Mondrian’s Art Style Whips Up A Visual Feast In Chic, Modular Outdoor Kitchen
Image via Danver As it’s often said, you eat with your eyes. Breaking the mold in culinary design, Argentinian architect Daniel Germani has incorporated flavors of the legendary Dutch artist Piet Mondrian into a visually striking modular kitchen for Danver, a premier American luxury stainless steel outdoor kitchen brand. The functional canvas has a stainless […]
December 4, 2023