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Why Affinity Going Free Is the Best Thing to Happen to Designers (and Maybe the Worst Thing for Adobe).
When I launched Backbone Studio back in 2023, I made a conscious choice: no subscriptions, no bloat, no Adobe tax. Instead, I put my trust in Affinity's suite of software (Designer, Publisher, and Photo) a trio of beautifully made tools that gave creatives like me freedom. Real, buy-it-once-and-own-it freedom. So when the news broke that Canva was buying Affinity in 2024, I’ll admit… my stomach dropped faster than a pixelated gradient. After all, for years, professional desig
Nov 12 min read
WeTransfer Tries to Quietly Claim the Rights to our Souls, Immediately Gets Caught by Creatives.
AI rights grab? Maybe. Just a “content moderation update,” they swear.... In a twist none of us asked for, WeTransfer recently updated...
Aug 82 min read
If you hire a creative, let them cook!
As designers, branding specialists, photographers, UX/website designers or copywriters, we pour our knowledge and passion into every...
Jul 91 min read
Gen Alpha is definitely here, and they're they're the main characters in the future of branding.
Analyzing the Relevance of Your Branding to Gen Alpha: Is It "Low Key Bussin'" or Just Plain "Cringe"? Born and raised on the short-form...
May 71 min read
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