Stock visuals remain a vital creative resource for graphic designers, transitioning over decades from marginal to mainstream to essential.

Visual Connections returns to NYC on October 25 to stage another free discovery, networking and education event for graphic designers and other art and photography buyers. GDUSA readers can register for free.

The results of our 30th annual stock visuals reader survey shows that stock images and elements have become a vital creative resource for graphic designers.

For the first time, many high quality and emotionally resonant Erickson Stock images are being offered in royalty free model.

Stock imagery has been criticized as lagging behind the diversity and fluidity of 21st century society. Now most designers acknowledge that stock collections are more inclusive.