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3 days ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
In the vibrant art scene of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Allison Anne stands out as a multidisciplinary artist whose work in collage, zinemaking, mail art, and graphic design offers a profound exploration of identity, materiality, and community. Their practice is deeply rooted in the tactile and transformative nature of paper, utilizing hand-cut techniques to recontextualize found and recycled materials into evocative compositions.
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1 week ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
In a time when screens dominate nearly every aspect of daily life, a surprising trend has taken root on one of the most fast-paced platforms of all: TikTok. Enter BookTok — a thriving subcommunity where users create short, passionate, and often emotional videos about their favorite books.
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2 weeks ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
In 2024, the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein unveiled the first-ever comprehensive museum exhibition on Nike — a brand that has shaped global design culture and transformed sportswear into a symbol of innovation, identity, and aspiration. The Nike: Form Follows Motion exhibition presented an unprecedented look into the design history of the world’s largest sports brand.
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2 weeks ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
World Bee Day is celebrated today, on the 20th of May, worldwide. The day was originally founded in 2018 to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy and the many challenges they face today. This year’s theme, “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all”, highlights the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agrifood systems and the health of our planet’s ecosystems.
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3 weeks ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
In a world where digital feeds blur into one endless scroll and brand messages flicker past in the blink of an eye, standing out isn’t just a creative preference — it’s a necessity. Enter a wave of dreamy, surreal, and unapologetically vibrant design aesthetics as psychedelic and fantasy-inspired visuals are making a bold comeback.
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4 weeks ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
Paper, a humble medium, has long been a canvas for artistic expression. Among its many applications, the art of crafting flora — delicate flowers and intricate botanical designs, lush bouquets, and opulent wreaths — stands out for its blend of fragility and resilience. This paper artistry, rooted in traditions dating all the way back to ancient China around 100 B.C., has evolved into a massive contemporary movement celebrated worldwide by paper artists and enthusiasts alike.
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1 month ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
In the ever-competitive world of branding and product design, standing out on the shelf has become a high-stakes game. Enter Chaos Packaging — the latest trend turning heads and disrupting convention with a simple yet radical idea: confuse, surprise, and delight through packaging that defies expectations.
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1 month ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
Mato Creative Studio, the Wrocław-based design agency led by Nadine Ghannoum, continues to enchant with its latest branding concept, Crumbl. Known for their thoughtful and emotionally resonant designs, Mato’s previous work on Pokruszone Bakery‘s rebranding showcased their ability to blend modern aesthetics with heartfelt storytelling.
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1 month ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
Ana Serrano, a first-generation Mexican American artist born and rased in Los Angeles, California, has garnered acclaim for her intricate, colorful sculptures crafted primarily from cardboard and paper. Serrano’s work vividly captures the essence of urban life, particularly within Latinx neighborhoods, through detailed, three-dimensional representations of architectural forms and community spaces.
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1 month ago | 
designandpaper.com | Sini Mäkelä
In the heart of Romania, nestled in the town of Târgu Neamț, a brand was born from a deep love for beauty, thoughtful detail, and a genuine respect for the art of giving. Ameli Boxes is more than a gift packaging brand—it is a heartfelt design concept that elevates the experience of gifting flowers, souvenirs, or christening presents, by offering a blend of elegance, femininity, and purpose wrapped into one.
