Communication Arts

Noha Shawky on why design only works when strategy leads. ow.ly/IGsX50YV6j1

Clyde McKendrick on why culture is moving back to what feels human. ow.ly/1ETr50YV6eO

.@chipkidd on the importance of claiming your work. ow.ly/pBKC50YV6by

It’s deadline week to enter Communication Arts’s 2026 Design competition! Entries submitted after Friday, May 8th will be subject to a $10 late fee. Don’t delay; enter today! ow.ly/fWqw50YpiLF

INSIGHTS: Ahead of Stefan Sagmeister’s talk at Digital Design Days 2026 in Milan, he discusses with us the overlooked dimension of design that generative AI can’t fully replicate. ow.ly/Uwtc50YR5NL

CA Winner: Deena So'Oteh. “God's Blank Check“ Illustration for an article examining how Christian Zionists have become Israel’s most influential American allies, channeling vast financial and political support toward extremist agendas. ow.ly/Jl2f50YRJqJ

Dan Burkett on the borgification of logo design. ow.ly/vA2i50YUzAe

Shreya Chaganti on how AI is changing how directors and cinematographers work—but not the way you might think. ow.ly/oTT750YUzyq

.@robleto on finding your central position on using AI. ow.ly/g85050YUzl4

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FEATURE: Based in Toronto and Beijing, design firm Meat uncovers intersections from all kinds of visual culture for clients unafraid to be bold. ow.ly/WJ9j50YR75z

CA Winner: Svetlana Molodchenko. “Dream Store Pattern / Signature collection” “I created a continuous pattern - A dream store! - the ambiance of the fantastic Williams Sonoma store.” ow.ly/Pfvj50YRJiI

Amulya Sangamnerkar on why most designers think innovation starts with ideas. It doesn’t. ow.ly/7o5Z50YTfyn

.@creativeboom readers describe the hardest part of being a creative. ow.ly/1vGO50YTfs3

.@alisonrand on why design’s next era is about making people feel seen. ow.ly/OKQ850YTfp6

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EXHIBIT: By ad agency ONE23WEST, this spot for dairy coalitions BC Dairy and Alberta Milk focuses on food’s emotional connection as a young boy shares snacks with his family and friends. ow.ly/jYUx50YP5W6

CA Winner: @rednosestudio. “Gas Left In the Tank” "To a guy that works and lives very analog, the AI trend/push makes me lean harder into what I am good and bad at. I say this because so much of what I create depends on imperfections." ow.ly/ZZPB50YQAHa