It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Graphic Design’ highlights the most-read and influential design stories of the year. The roundup spans topics from the resurgence of Gothic aesthetics and humor in design culture to the global reach of K-pop visuals and food-related branding projects. It reflects a year of curiosity, experimentation, and cultural crossover in graphic design.
Affinity, the professional creative software brand recently acquired by Canva, has unveiled a full rebrand and product relaunch. Led by Canva’s European creative director Tom Carey and executed with Design by Twist, the new identity balances connection to Canva with a distinct, creative personality. Featuring a bespoke serif logomark, custom typeface by Ohno, and a tactile color palette, the rebrand emphasizes approachability and artistic expression.