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Gritty Women and Modern Beauty: How to Find Better Stock Photography

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Commander’s Intent and Design

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Love at First Sight: First Impressions and Why Good Design Matters

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When Is It Time For Your Brand To Invest In Design?

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Life, Joy and Renewal: Greenery, Color of the Year 2017

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Surreal Magic: 5 Visual Trends for 2016

Explore the new futuristic and fantastical visuals.

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7 Best Trends for Beauty Brands in 2016

A little trend spotting to identify some broader changes in the vertical overall.

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Color of the Year 2016: Tranquility and Mindfulness

Explore the new color palette for spring 2016.

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Sunny Optimism and Tranquility: The Colors of Spring 2016

Dive into Pantone's official top 10 list of spring colors.

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Designing the Holidays

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Earth and Whimsy: Color Palette for Fall 2015

One good thing about the end of summer is discovering the new, fall color palette. Get inspired by the top 10 Hex Colors for the Fall Color Palette 2015.

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4 Tips on How to Work with a Designer

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10 Inspiring Examples of Illustration in Beauty Ads

I was looking for inspiration and fell in love with these whimsical, gorgeous and sometimes bizarre examples of illustration in beauty brand campaigns...