🎨 The Best Graphic Design Newsletters You’ll Actually Want in Your Inbox
Ditch all those filler emails you only signed up for to score 10% off, and swap them for newsletters that spark real joy.
For the latest industry updates, design inspo, sick fonts, or a little creative pep talk, these design newsletters deliver the goods. Here are some of our favourites (including our own – cheeky! 😜).
OMGLORD
A serious favourite of ours – written by Gabby Lord (who we have a massive design crush on), OMGLORD is a treasure trove of strange type, fun visual culture bits, and little design oddities you didn’t know you needed. Always a good time.
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Pangram Pangram
The GOAT of type foundries, Pangram Pangram’s newsletter hits regularly with serious inspo. Whether it’s a glimpse into their latest offerings, some weird experimental stuff that they’re trying, FREEBIES, or a case study on some historical type story – it’s always a banger.
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The Big Slide by Meg Lewis
MY GOD we’re obsessed with Meg Lewis. Her Big Slide newsletter feels like a warm hug – full of playful design inspiration, pep talks, and quirky internet finds. She’s all about helping you embrace your unique creative self. She even offers FREE STUFF when you sign up omgggg 😱
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Findings by Mouthwash Studio
A beautifully curated mix of design, culture, and philosophy, Mouthwash Studio’s journal and newsletter always manage to feel thoughtful *and* dreamy. Perfect for when you need some big-picture creative thinking.
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Nice News from It’s Nice That
Every week, Nice News brings you a neat little package of the best new creative work, artist features, and design stories from around the world. It’s like a quick scroll through a really good design blog – but in your inbox. It’s Nice That!
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Future Fonts
For anyone who loves typography with a side of adventure – Future Fonts gives you access to in-progress typefaces and experimental fonts before they hit the big time. Great if you like living on the typographic edge.
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Kit Palaskas
A must for anyone who loves playful design, which OF COURSE we’re here for!! A burst of colour, craft, and fun – Kit Palaskas’ newsletter shares her creative projects, behind-the-scenes peeks at her joyful world of DIY, and links to things that’ll spark your imagination.
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Jacky Winter’s Pencil Booth
Jacky Winter’s newsletter brings together updates from their amazing roster of illustrators, designers, and makers. Expect project features, artist news, and thoughtful commentary on creative industry happenings.
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The Design Business Council
Packed with insights for anyone running a design business or thinking about starting one. Carol and Greg from The Design Business Council share tips, resources, and smart thinking to help studios (big and small) thrive.
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Curious Musings by Obscurio & Co.
The Obscurio & Co. newsletter is a delightfully strange mix of visual curiosities – think odd packaging, retro design, weird branding, and rare finds from the world of graphic design. These newsletters are always inspiring, and always a bit unexpected.
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Creative Boom
A super supportive design newsletter from Creative Boom that covers industry news, creative tips, and indie artist spotlights. They’re all about helping creatives thrive, and it shows.
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The Design Kids
Especially brilliant if you’re an emerging designer, the TDK newsletter dishes up job tips, interviews, and community projects – and always feels super encouraging.
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The Outline by Design Week
The Outline is a solid pick if you like your design news with a bit more industry insight. Design Week deliver everything from branding updates to design business trends, it’s a good one for staying in the know.
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Crumpet Club
And of course – our own little corner of inbox goodness! We share colourful inspiration, behind-the-scenes peeks at our projects, creative tips, and anything else we think will brighten your day. Sign up, we’d love to have you.
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