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Oct 2022
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How to get Adobe to buy you for $20 bill...

SCHOOL OF MOTION: DESIGN & ANIMATION TRAINING FOR MOGRAPH ARTISTS
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Adobe recently acquired Figma for $20 billion. That's 'billion' with a 'b'. This transaction was the largest purchase of a private VC-backed company in history, and left wall street and many artists scratching their heads.

Why did Adobe do this historic deal? And, what does it mean for motion designers?

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