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Jan 2025
31m 11s

The DGDC Drop Ep. 1: Walmart’s Brand Ref...

Graphic Designers Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison
About this episode

Welcome to the very first episode of The DGDC Drop! In this new series, we’ll bring you the latest in design news, trends, and insights, aiming to release a few episodes each year. In this kickoff episode, we dive into Walmart’s bold new brand refresh, explore Adobe’s innovative Bulk Create feature, review a few standout new brand designs, and even share some practical tips for choosing the perfect office chair for your creative workspace.


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