🧱 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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🎮 DAFES AWARDS — GameDev, Design, Visuals & Board Game Nominations Are Still Open!

Got a game project brewing? We’re still accepting applications for the DAFES AWARDS in these categories:

→️ Game Development – Devlogs showing your process: mechanics, visuals, tools.
→️ Game Design – Indie game prototypes, any genre, with a fresh creative spark.
→️ Game Visuals – Show off your trailer, teaser, or gameplay visuals.
→ Board Game – Skill-based, print-and-play-ready games with clear rules & thoughtful design.

Who can apply?
Game designers, indie devs, teams — with finished or in-progress projects.

What we look for:

→ GameDev / Game Design: Unique ideas, visual style, walkthroughs.
→ Game Visuals: Originality, visual quality, storytelling.
→ Board Game: Balanced mechanics, clarity, strong concept.

📅 New deadline: May 12

🔗 Full details & submission link

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