That’s why I’ve put together these 10 gems for you. These are the newsletters that actually give you something: inspiration, knowledge, fresh perspectives. They’re like having a pro designer friend tell you what’s moving in the industry. Good coffee, good content, good start to the day.
1. brandguide weekly newsletter
Let’s start international! If you care about branding and want to stay in the loop with what’s happening in the design world, this is essential. Why? Because you’ll see fresh takes on branding—logos, rebrands, projects from around the globe. And you get it all curated and served up nicely.
The brandguide team consistently curates the best branding projects from across the world. It’s like having that friend who always knows which exhibition you should check out, which project is trending right now. Except here, you get it via email, beautifully packaged and ready to inspire.
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2. Rob Meyerson – How Brands Are Built
Rob is like that mentor everyone wishes they had. Pretty much every week, he sends out an email that explains something genuinely useful. He doesn’t bullshit, he doesn’t try to sell you anything—he simply shares the knowledge he’s gathered over years in the branding world.
What I love about it: it’s concrete. Not that “be creative!” kind of advice, but more like “here’s how to talk to the client when they say this” or “this is why that logo version doesn’t work.” You read it, and you can immediately apply it. That’s what counts.
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3. BP&O – Brand, Packaging and Opinion
If you love logos (and who doesn’t?), this is your Mecca. Richard Baird has been collecting and analyzing the best logo and brand projects for years. But he doesn’t just show them to you—he explains why they work. What’s behind the concept, what thought process led there, why they chose that color, form, typography.
It’s like watching a great movie, then reading an analysis about it afterwards, and suddenly every click makes sense. “Oh, THAT’S why they chose this!”—that “aha” moment is guaranteed in every article.
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4. Brand New
This is the Netflix of big brand redesigns and new identities. Brand New® doesn’t go easy on brands—if a redesign is weak, they say so. But if it’s good, they celebrate it. And I think that’s brilliant, because that’s how you learn: you see what works, what doesn’t, and why.
They track every major corporate identity in the world, whether it’s a tech company, food chain, or sports brand. Plus, the comments section is always full of interesting debates between other designers. It’s like a big brainstorming session, except you sit quietly and learn.
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5. Tobias van Schneider newsletter
Tobias is that designer you’ve definitely heard of. Google, BMW, Red Bull, Spotify—he’s been everywhere. And now he shares everything he knows with you every week. Design news, readings, personal stories, practical tips.
What I love about it: he doesn’t try to look too cool. He’s human. One week he writes about how to work more efficiently, another time about why it’s important to just switch off and take a walk sometimes. Complete package.
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6. Identity Designed
If you’re curious about what’s happening in design in the rest of the world, this is yours. Since 2010, it’s been collecting the best identity projects from every continent. Mexico, Sweden, Vietnam, Australia—from everywhere.
It’s like traveling the world, but with a design lens. You see how they solve things elsewhere, what visual languages they use, what the cultural differences are. And this can be incredibly inspiring when you realize there are like 50 different ways you can build a restaurant’s identity.
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7. I Love Typography
If you love letters (and seriously, who doesn’t?), this newsletter is practically mandatory reading. The world’s most popular typography blog, and for good reason. Type history, font creation, printing, calligraphy—everything type.
It’s like sitting down with a specialist at a coffee shop, and they talk to you for hours about their passion. You learn a ton, and it’s enjoyable at the same time. Win-win.
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8. Typewolf
Typewolf is all about what we all love: which font is used where and how. Jeremiah Shoaf, who runs it, curates the best font uses on the web every week. He showcases new typefaces, explains trends, and gives practical tips.
This is especially useful if you work with web design. You see what’s trending, what pairings work, and gradually your typographic sense develops. Small steps, big impact.
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9. Creative Boom
Creative Boom has been inspiring the creative community since 2009, and it shows. They’re not just about design—art, illustration, photography, every creative field. But what’s best: they showcase people you’ve never heard of before.
You know when you meet a talent and you think: “Wow, they’re brilliant, and nobody knows about them yet”? Well, Creative Boom finds these people and showcases them. Fresh perspective, new ideas, tons of “wow” moments.
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10. Httpster
Httpster is a carefully curated webdesign showcase where only the really good work gets featured. It’s the kind of place where every selected project shows something special—whether it’s typography, layout, or the entire concept.
What I love about it: it’s not about showing off. Httpster celebrates simple, effective, clean design. Projects where the idea is perfectly executed without being pretentious. It’s a great place to see how a website can be both beautiful and functional—inspiring reference material for any web designer.
So what’s the bottom line?
These newsletters won’t just be emails in your inbox. They’re little windows into the design world every day or every week. You see what’s moving, who’s doing it right, what the trends are, what new solutions are emerging.
And you know what’s best? One day you’ll catch yourself looking at the world differently. A poster on the street, an app icon, a restaurant logo—suddenly you see the details, you feel what works and what doesn’t. That’s what these newsletters give you: not just info, but a new way of seeing.
Pick 3-4 that resonate most with you, and give them a month. Guaranteed, you won’t regret it.
Happy reading! ☕✨