Introducing a totally new take on the classic paper swatch.

GF Smith Colorplan Carabiner

We’re just a bit over a month into the new year and already it feels like 2025 is hellbent on plumbing new depths. But for creatives worldwide, there are reasons to be hopeful, even optimistic. We speak with four designers, artists and creative directors across the globe and find out how and why they’re staying positive.

An optimist’s guide to creativity in 2025

Droplet Range

The latest edition of the Munken Agenda has been designed by students from IED – Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan.


The Munken Agenda 2026

We chat to Alice about her graphic design background, how being based in Bordeaux influences her work, and creating Colorplan paper collages inspired by her favourite meal - brunch.

GF Smith Interviews: Alice Bottigliero

Introducing the new Munken World ID campaign


Munken World ID Campaign

This installation was part of Sydney's Semi Permanent 2015, an annual arts and design festival.


Colorplan Cloudscape 

GF Smith paper confetti installation by Nathan Ward.


The Ned's Fifth Birthday

We chat to the multidisciplinary designer about his printmaking influences, colour palettes & creating the visual identity for East London Printmakers’ Festival of Print.

GF Smith Interviews: Omar Careaga

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Social media has created some unhealthy dynamics within the creative industries, encouraging us to constantly compare ourselves with others and compete for eyeballs. Yancey Strickler, the founder of Metalabel, a new platform for creatives, sets out how he’s planning to change all that and create a more positive environment for creative people of all stripes.

Explore A World Of Creativity