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Comic Book Workflow: How Are Comics Created?

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March 6, 2026

Last Updated: March 2026 Happy International Comics Day (which was on September 25th. We are late, we know)! Anyways… there’s no better …

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5 Key Reasons Why Sketching Is Important in Graphic Design

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February 26, 2026

TL;DR Five reasons why sketching matters are: it’s a creativity trigger, it’s fast and low-stakes, it works anywhere, it activates 80% of …

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What Happens After Your Packaging Design Is Finally Approved

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February 20, 2026

So, you’ve passed all nine cycles of design review hell, and finally, it got approved. The battle is won, but is the …

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Choosing The Right Packaging For Your Product

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February 12, 2026

TL;DR Packaging design is as much a compliance and logistics decision as it is a creative one. Local regulations, material costs, and …

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Why Is Color Separation Important For Print Design?

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February 3, 2026

What you see on screen isn’t always what you get in print. And I had to learn that lesson the hard way. …

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Release Notes: January 2026

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January 30, 2026

🎉 New Year, New Update: Approval Studio’s First Release of 2026 Is Live! We’re excited to kick off the year with a major …

How Naughty Dog marketed The Last Of Us: Part II

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January 29, 2026

Last Updated: January 2026The Last of Us II was one of the most anticipated video game releases in the 2010s. It became …

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10 Approval Workflow Software You Need In 2026

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January 22, 2026

Honestly, I just love working with clients. As a designer, your work comes down to making people’s dreams come true and bringing …

Design 2026: A Journey Through the Creative Solar System

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January 12, 2026

If design in 2026 had a map, it wouldn’t look like a timeline. It would look like a solar system. Trends no …

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How to make right workflow and what tools to use

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December 26, 2025

I remember talking to my mom years ago. I have just started university and was so overwhelmed by everything I had to …

How CD Projekt Red Marketed Cyberpunk 2077

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December 18, 2025

Last Updated: December 2025 I prefer Ghost of Tsushima 🙂 Everyone does if we are talking about game dev and finished products. …

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2025 Graphic Design Trends That Stole The Spotlight

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December 11, 2025

Here we meet again, the last month of the year. You know, in the retrospective, I’d say 2025 was weird. And not …

Every Pantone Color of the Year in Color Palettes

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December 5, 2025

2026 is almost here! The New Year brings a fresh start, a handful of motivation, and a list of unrealistic resolutions. However, …

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Make your team work be dream work

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November 27, 2025

Design today is rarely about being a lone wolf and doing cool things in the dark corner of your room. After the …

Adidas Branding: History of Logos and Best Ads

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November 19, 2025

Last Updated: November 2025 Hi there – Adidas logo history is on the table today! I bet you won’t find a person …

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How To Build A Creative Portfolio Cheat Sheet

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November 12, 2025

So you’ve passed some cool graphic design courses, completed your first commission, and think your creative expertise is now worth wider attention. …

Worst Color Combinations

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November 6, 2025

TL;DR No color is inherently ugly, but some pairs compete for attention, create visual vibration, or carry conflicting associations that make the …

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Art Block: What Is It And How to Avoid Burnout?

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October 31, 2025

Have you ever just sat there, staring at the blank canvas, with no clue in the world about where to start? Your …

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Release Notes: October 2025

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October 23, 2025

🎉 New Release Notes – Approval Studio Update We’re excited to share the latest updates and improvements that make Approval Studio more …

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Fixing Failed Halloween Designs with Approval Studio

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October 22, 2025

Last Updated: October 2025 As we get ready to go trick-or-treating in the evening, one thought still bothers me: how come so …