Marketing & Branding

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7 Christmas Packaging Trends 2026 Clients Will Ask You About

Explore Christmas packaging trends 2026, from luxury minimalism to color-shifting palettes, and learn how to mock them up in 3D for clients.
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Affinity for iPad Is Here: What It Can’t Do Yet

Affinity for iPad is out and free for individuals, but some desktop tools are missing. See the limitations list, file compatibility and AI costs.
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Sensory Branding: How to Design Brands People Can Feel

Sensory branding adds texture, sound and motion to your brand strategy. Learn how to plan it, pitch it and document it for clients.
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How to Build an Owned Audience Without Relying on Instagram

Build an owned audience with your website, email list and referrals instead of relying on Instagram. My real results plus 5 steps to start this week.
Graphic showing the seven ArtCraft apps

Someone Rebuilt Adobe With AI and Gave It Away: What You Should Know About ArtCraft

ArtCraft is a free, AI-built Adobe alternative made of seven apps, including PhotoCraft and VectorCraft. See what testers found and what is unconfirmed.
Colorful collage showing dopamine design across branding, packaging and web design mockups

Dopamine Design: Why Bold Color Is Making a Comeback

Dopamine design is bringing bold color back to branding, packaging and web design. See its history, from Memphis to Ikko Tanaka, and how to use it.