🎨 Meet Kate Dehler — illustrator from Austin, Texas, whose dreamy works blend nature, psychedelia, and a vintage vibe.

Starting out as a graphic designer with little creative freedom, Kate turned spare time into gold — crafting personal projects that soon caught the industry's eye.

Her warm, sun-soaked color palette (think yellow, orange, red) and signature textures echo watercolor paper and retro charm.

Now one of the top illustrators, Kate’s art feels like a soft, nostalgic daydream — and we’re here for it. ✨

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🧱 Brutalism in Graphic Design — raw, bold, and unapologetically anti-aesthetic.

Emerging in the mid-20th century and echoing its architectural roots, brutalist design breaks the rules: asymmetric layouts, harsh typography, minimal or clashing color schemes, and chaotic layering. Think grunge meets digital rebellion.

It’s not about beauty — it’s about impact. A reaction to polished modernism, brutalism confronts, disrupts, and demands attention.

🖤 Seen in:
— Bloomberg Businessweek covers (Richard Turley)
— Kanye’s Life of Pablo merch
— Balenciaga’s brutalist web design

Want design with grit? Brutalism’s got you.

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👠 Platform Shoes: From Ancient Drama to Glam Rock Icons

Platform shoes aren't just bold — they're ancient.

First worn in Ancient Greece, actors used them in theatre to signify status and importance. Centuries later, in 15th-century Venice, noblewomen wore towering chopines to avoid dirty streets (and subtly flaunt wealth — the higher the shoe, the richer the lady).

Fast forward to the 1970s: platforms return with glitter, leather, and attitude. Glam rock stars like David Bowie turned them into icons of gender-fluid rebellion and self-expression.

From the stage to the street — platforms have always stood tall!

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📚 Book: “A Smile in the Mind” by Beryl McAlhone & David Stuart

This book is a goldmine of witty, clever graphic design — and yes, it’s packed with images.
From logos and posters to ads and packaging, it showcases designs that make you think, then smile.

Rather than dry theory, it focuses on visual thinking — how to communicate ideas with intelligence and humor.

🖼️ 700+ illustrations from iconic designers around the world.
💬 Short, punchy commentary.
👀 Perfect for flipping through when you need a creative spark.

A must for anyone who loves design that’s both smart and beautifully simple.

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