Graphic Design

February 22, 2026

Vintage Japanese Matchbox Labels Masterfully Blend Cultural Identity With Commerce

Before digital branding and mass advertising, Japan found a vibrant graphic language in an unexpected place: matchbox labels. By the late 19th century, the country had become the world’s leading exporter of matches. Japanese companies shipped products across the United States, Australia, England, France, India, and beyond. Between 1890 and 1910, during the Meiji era, these small labels evolved into detailed works of graphic art. They blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western design influences.

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July 15, 2025

New Poster Celebrates Oasis During Their Much-Anticipated Reunion Tour

Earlier this month, Oasis kicked off its much-anticipated reunion tour in Wales, a feat 16 years in the making. In the coming months, Liam and Noel Gallagher, the two brothers behind the renowned English rock band, will travel around the world to cities such as Tokyo, Mexico City, Chicago, Sydney, and Buenos Aires. To celebrate the occasion, the UK-based design studio Dorothy has released a special-edition poster teeming with all things Oasis.

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March 12, 2025

Adobe Photoshop Has Finally Come to the iPhone, Boasting a Range of Features From the Desktop Version

Up until a few weeks ago, Adobe only offered the Photoshop Express app for smartphones. The app, though integrating features like sticker decorations, immersive filters, and animation effects, focused mostly on photo editing, forgoing more advanced tools and mechanics. On February 25, however, Adobe announced the release of a far more sophisticated Photoshop app for the iPhone, boasting many of the same features available on the application’s desktop version.

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December 20, 2024

Creative Movie Poster Designs Bring New Life to Famous Films

Designing a movie poster that grabs attention and communicates a film's essence is no small task. Yet, Toronto-based, award-winning design studio Phantom City Creative has mastered this niche art. Justin Erickson and Paige Reynolds are the creative duo behind the studio’s incredible series of posters that reimagine cinematic stories in fresh and innovative ways. Erickson, now the creative director of Phantom City Creative, explored various avenues before discovering his true passion for creating movie posters.

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