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D&AD Shift at Ten: The free night school that turned a store manager, a nursery worker and a home care coordinator into industry creatives
A decade ago, Sophie McGovern walked into D&AD Shift as a store manager. She is now a Pencil-winning Senior Creative…
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For Stefan Sagmeister, short-term everything is crap, long-term everything is fantastic
New York-based Austrian designer Stefan Sagmeister needs no further introduction. His reputation and philosophical, introspective take on creative thinking precede…
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Stefan Sagmeister on the ‘single worst job’ of his life
We live in such carefully curated times that it’s rare to hear a story of something that has gone really,…
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HKTDC launches 60th anniversary celebrations with citywide Design Gallery campaign
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) marks its 60th anniversary today with the launch of its first celebratory initiative.…
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The biggest threat to art direction and craft is not AI
Images have never been easier to create, yet truly original perspectives have never felt more difficult to find. For dentsu…
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Eugene Cheong flips a middle finger to the corporate machine in raw new creative survival guide
The creative industry is in flux, spoiled by corporate compromise and AI that values speed over actual quality. A new…
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Hong Kong Ballet and Design Army turn Bruce Lee’s legacy into a dazzling disco-era spectacle
To debut Hong Kong Ballet’s jaw-dropping world premiere—the life of Bruce Lee—Design Army conceived a crazy inventive campaign that boldly…
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Packaging design is now a battle for attention and distinction — here’s how brands can stand out
Packaging is no longer competing solely for shelf presence— but also for clarity, recall and instant emotional recognition. For Katrina…
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New Balance marks Grey Days 2026 with month long celebration in the Philippines
New Balance is marking the return of Grey Days, the brand’s annual celebration of its signature colorway, with a month-long…
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Happiness Saigon launches Việt Mockup Library to spotlight authentic Asian creativity
Vietnamese creativity is gaining global momentum, but the tools used to present it have often lagged behind. For years, designers…
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Paloma Zobel de Ayala envisions cities as living, breathing systems of culture and creativity
Today’s creative leaders are no longer simply image-makers. They have become orchestrators of experiences and ecosystems, shaping how various elements…
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How does one experience contemporary art? Ayala Foundation’s Kontempo is bound to change that
In many ways, Kontempo, an upcoming contemporary art museum in Circuit Makati, is being envisioned less as a museum and…
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Sound advice: Stop treating music like a finishing touch
There’s a certain kind of power that doesn’t announce itself. It shows up in the room before you do, shapes…
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