With Google Calendar, Outlook, and smart phone’s ability to sync diaries, one would have thought that calendars have become a thing of the past. However, every year talented graphic designers put their best foot forward when it comes to designing creative new calendar designs for the upcoming year, and for good reason! Creating a theme for a set of 12 months is one of the most challenging but fulfilling creative exercises. The best part is seeing how creative designers get displaying the month, days, and other important elements of the calendar, while still keeping it functional.