Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design celebrates 19 wins at the 2026 GDUSA Design Awards, showcasing innovative student work across branding, typography and experiential design.

From burnout to the open road: A story of rediscovering photography through van life. Learn why disconnecting is the ultimate tool for creative recovery.

Yahoo Mail’s new approach to UX brings a calmer inbox through cleaner UI, better spacing, and AI that quietly reduces cognitive load.

Master the classic halftone text effect in Pixelmator. Watch our video tutorial to learn how to use the Dot Screen tool for stunning retro designs.

SEATED’s digital identity proves that texture, imperfection, and human touch still matter online. Explore a handcrafted website built from nothing.

Discover Adriana Narbona’s Lorien and The Forgotten Kingdom, a richly illustrated children’s book showcasing world-building, emotional color, and editorial craft.

FREITAG’s new Zurich repair kiosk pushes sustainable design forward by making circularity accessible, functional and stylish. Discover how the brand’s innovative repair experience strengthens product longevity and redefines modern design culture.

HIDDEN.NY and AIAIAI release translucent limited-edition headphones and speakers, blending culture, minimalism and modular design in a collaboration designers will love.

Create a gritty 90s grunge text effect in minutes with this Pixelmator tutorial. Learn to use Zoom Blur and Dot Screen filters for a stunning faux-3D print look.

BUCK brings heart to the holidays in Dunkin’s Little Holiday MUNCHKIN campaign with handcrafted animation, thoughtful design, and a warm seasonal story.

A streamlined marketing system for Goodays designed by Palantis, featuring modular tools, clear typography, and data-driven visuals built for scale.

A bold, dynamic visual identity for Casablanca Music Week by Garip Studio, blending Moroccan geometry, custom typography, and city-scale graphics into a vibrant visual system.

Learn to create dynamic motion with Pixelmator's Spin Blur. Stack effects and add light leaks for a cinematic look in this fast tutorial.

Koto’s new brand and website for MassiveMusic translate sound into a dynamic visual system powered by craft, motion, and generative design.

A photography diary of camping in Malibu at Surf Outpost. Chasing the ultimate California dream, golden light, and classic summer vibes.

Rediscover manual design with this Pixelmator tutorial. Learn to create a retro Dot Screen Halftone text effect without AI or Adobe subscriptions.

Celebrating 19 years of Abduzeedo. Disconnecting to reconnect and finding inspiration on a road trip along California's Highway 1.

A look at designer Suin Choi’s identity project for Bodega, a dual-purpose space that shifts from daytime grocery to evening dessert and wine bar through bold typography and thoughtful visual design. 

A design-centric look at How&How’s identity for Everbloom, where texture, type, and material storytelling shape a modern, understated brand system.

Reformed Characters redefines alcohol-free with bold design, strong personality, and zero compromise. A fresh, disruptive brand from Greatergood.