Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2024

The life and works of one of the UK's most beloved author-illustrators, Raymond Briggs, are going on display at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Featuring treasures from the span of his 60-year career, Bloomin' Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs is the first specifically curated show of its kind following Briggs' death in 2022. Raymond Briggs has delighted generations of readers, both young and old, with his picture books, such as The Snowman, Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas, a

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APRIL 1, 2024

Using the letters on the façade of the well-known Great Northern Warehouse, the foundry created a font that "breaks modern expectations". Manchester-based type foundry F37 has revived the facade brick lettering on the Great Northern Warehouse, expanding the 19 letters on the building into an industrial typeface. While many of the famous red brick buildings in Manchester are no longer used for industry, they are still viewed as iconic pieces of history, and many of the facades have been maintaine

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2024

Temple gives artists one place to unify all their operations. Discover how Output helped them develop and brand this exciting new platform. For today's musicians, the constant grind of promoting themselves across multiple channels can overshadow their true passion: creating music. Enter a new platform designed to simplify an artist's business operations into one powerful tool.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Stuttgart-based illustrator Marc David Spengler has sifted through 11 sketchbooks from the last six years to create Marc David - Sketchbook , the ultimate collection of his work so far. Published by Chemistry Publishing, Marc David – Sketchbook sees hundreds of the illustrator's sketchbook pages from between 2017 and 2023 reproduced at their original size.

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MARCH 27, 2024

It's not every day that a design agency releases its own range of puzzles. But Aussie studio Universal Favourite's new series, Piece of Mind, has a philosophy behind it that stressed-out creatives will warm to. You've probably heard of FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out. But have you met its virtuous twin, JOMO, which stands for the Joy of Missing Out? That might sound like a contradiction in terms.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The world's best-known writers have much to teach artists of all disciplines. Here are 10 top tips to help you grow as a creative professional. If you're a parent, you'll probably still be recovering from World Book Day and all the shenanigans around getting your kid a costume for school. But celebrating the practice of reading isn't just for youngsters.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Liverpool Cathedral is the jewel in the city's tourism crown and a world-renowned architectural marvel. Now, a rebrand led by Poke Marketing is recasting it in a new light. Not everyone knows this, but Britain's largest cathedral isn't in London as you might expect, but Liverpool. Based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and constructed between 1904 and 1978, it's also the longest cathedral in the world, at 207 yards (189m), and the eighth largest.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Padel Social Club's aim is to increase padel's popularity in the UK by championing "originality and authenticity" through its brand identity. Bath-based branding agency Thisaway has collaborated with startup Padel Social Club on its new identity as it looks to bring the sport of Padel to the UK. Padel was launched in the 1960s in Mexico and is a cross between tennis and squash, played by four players.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2024

The company behind ChatGPT brought hundreds of developers together for DevDay in San Francisco. Play Studio was on hand to give the event a unique visual identity. Whatever you think of AI, there's no denying that it's taking over and is here to stay. (If you don't believe us, read our special report on how design agencies are actually using AI in 2024.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Sonic branding agency Amp's head of research & insights, Bjorn Thorleifsson, delves into the rise of stock music in the alcohol sector and why brands could benefit from having an ownable sonic logo. When you think about brand design, visual and verbal elements often come to mind, but having a successful brand is about more than just how it looks and reads on paper.

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MARCH 19, 2024

Ontario-based writer and illustrator Jess Hannigan is about to release her first picture book, Spider in the Well. We caught up with her to learn how she made it and why lies are the perfect subject for a picture book. Something is rotten in Bad Goodsburg. The local wishing well is busted, and the lazy townspeople are furious. To find out what's wrong, the overworked and underappreciated newsboy has been sent to investigate, only to discover that the source of all the trouble is a nefarious, gol

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

New York-based artist Jen Yoon has adapted Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper for a modern audience in her series of AR illustrations brought to life with Adobe Aero. First written in 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story The Yellow Wallpaper is a tale of psychological horror that charts a woman's descent into madness due to patriarchal oppression.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Self-guided tour operator Inntravel's new identity by SomeOne features a suite of fingerpost sign-inspired graphics and hand-drawn illustrations, helping to convince new hikers that it can show them the way. When visiting a place for the first time – whether it's an idyllic coast in Britain or a hilly landscape in Italy – do you really get the best view from a taxi or bus window?

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MARCH 18, 2024

We chatted with the founder of People People and learned about the secrets of management, how to achieve work-life balance, and how to maintain an agency culture when working from home. You may have seen People People cropping up a lot on Creative Boom recently. From their rebrand of Washington State Parks to their branding for mixed-use development Kirkland Urban , we've been super-impressed with their work, and it turns out they've been around for quite a while.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Pachama is a company at the forefront of removing carbon and restoring nature to our world. How&How Studio helped them develop eye-catching new branding, including some fabulous rainbow trees. Carbon offsetting has had a bad rep in recent years. Many environmental groups view the practice with scepticism, arguing that it allows polluters to "greenwash" their image without addressing the root causes of their emissions.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Azerbaijan-based artist Cesar Mammadov uses his distinctive, photo-realistic approach to painting to capture the essence of ordinary moments and celebrate life's simple joys, often through the theme of water. Hailed as one of the most prominent young brush masters to emerge from Azerbaijan, Cesar Mammadov has made a name for himself by creating paintings that capture the region's rich culture with a specificity that invites viewers from all over the world to enjoy and relate to them.

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MARCH 12, 2024

New York-based illustrator, artist and author Ellen Weinstein has delved into her family history for her latest picture book, Five Stories, which explores the people and character of NYC's Lower East Side. We're big fans of award-winning illustrator Ellen Weinstein here at Creative Boom, whose previous picture books include the dazzling Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity and the quirky Recipes for Good Luck.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

UK viewers are getting a new free streaming service that lets them watch live broadcast TV via the internet. DixonBaxi explains how they developed a distinctive visual identity for Freely. If you've ever tried to watch live broadcast TV in the UK via the internet, you'll have been surprised to find it's pretty difficult and complicated, if not impossible, for many of the channels.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Quebec-based illustrator and graphic designer Chad Grenier uses his beautiful illustrations as a means of connecting with other people and the world around him. We caught up with him to learn how he's inspired by everything from Wes Anderson to his grandparents, as well as hearing how he stays focused on his creative ambitions. Like most artists, Chad Grenier feels he's following an inner calling.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An AI-generated fictional character created by Billion Dollar Boy as part of their creative process Forget the hype: how are AI tools actually being employed in the creative world right now? For this special report, we spoke to more than 25 creative agencies to find out. There's been much controversy about AI and its effect on creative jobs, which has been covered to death in articles on the length and breadth of the internet.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A new book by Hoxton Mini Press transports us to the heyday of British package holidays in Mallorca, captured through the lens of Trevor Clark. Curated by his son Jake Clark, the collection serves as a poignant retrospective on a transformative period in tourism. In the mid-20th century, the trend of jetting off to the Mediterranean for a holiday gained immense popularity among Brits seeking sun-soaked adventures at an affordable price.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Take a trip back to a time before streaming services in Matt Partridge's latest animated short, Move Night! Bursting with subtle nods to iconic films, this short feature is a warm, nostalgic nod to an era of home rental videos. It may sound crazy to younger readers, but there was a time when movies were not available to watch at home at the push of a button.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

London-based photographer Jack Kenyon unwittingly embarked on a six-week trip to India after failing to attend a camel fair. While he may have missed his original reason for jetting out, he instead found the youthful spirit of India and saw the country in a whole new light in his new series of photos titled Bharat Mata. Jack Kenyon has a knack for seeking out the stranger quirks of everyday English life.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

London-based creative Zhanjiang Liu switched to illustration after ten years of working in the design industry. Despite being a relatively new illustrator, his drawings explode off the page with a chaotic intensity as they capture the highs and lows of everyday life. Having previously worked as an art director for commercials at advertising agencies, Zhanjiang Liu felt it was time for something new.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

London-based photographer Jack Kenyon unwittingly embarked on a six-week trip to India after failing to attend a camel fair. While he may have missed his original reason for jetting out, he instead found the youthful spirit of India and saw the country in a whole new light in his new series of photos titled Bharat Mata. Jack Kenyon has a knack for seeking out the stranger quirks of everyday English life.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Pennsylvania-based illustrator and designer Laura Moyer has created stunning work for Disney, Pixar and Apple, all from the comfort of her cabin in the woods. We caught up with her to hear how she works remotely and why nature is a constant source of inspiration to her. Imagine working from the comfort of your home with the natural world on your doorstep whenever you feel like taking a break.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Go-to design team for edgy and cool interiors also chosen to revamp the club's brand. Award-winning studio Run for the Hills had already redesigned the inside of West London hospitality venue Kindred when asked to follow up the work with a new brand identity. Set within a gorgeous grade II listed mansion, Bradmore House, Kindred is a space for co-working, live events and food and drink.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Breathing new life into the UK-based charity and championing the voices of those affected by dementia. Studio BND proudly has unveiled a comprehensive rebrand for Arts for Dementia. The UK-based charity stands by the mantra that 'life doesn't end with a diagnosis' – it marks the beginning of a new chapter where Arts for Dementia can be a guiding light for those who need it.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With great taste comes great opportunity. French alternative seafood start-up wants to take the next generation of plant-based seafood around the globe. Scandinavian consumer branding and design agency Everland has worked with French alternative food company OLALA! to create a fresh brand proposition and identity for its vegan-friendly products. French founders François Blum and Simon Ferniot knew taste was key to success and wanted a a brand that would 'break through ordinary taste experiences'

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Breathing new life into the UK-based charity and championing the voices of those affected by dementia. Studio BND proudly has unveiled a comprehensive rebrand for Arts for Dementia. The UK-based charity stands by the mantra that 'life doesn't end with a diagnosis' – it marks the beginning of a new chapter where Arts for Dementia can be a guiding light for those who need it.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

French visual designer and photographer Nicolas Damiens turns his lens to the sunlit streets of Singapore in City Pop , an ongoing photo series which uses vivid colours and striking compositions to capture the country's perpetual summer. Having moved from Paris to Singapore two years ago to further his visual design career, Nicolas Damiens has kept his creative juices flowing in his spare time by snapping the summery sights of the country.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Art on a Postcard returns Bidders can expect high-calibre, limited-edition postcard-sized artworks from eight guest female curators. An art auction from emerging and established female artists will raise funds for the Hepatitis C Trust as part of International Women's Day next month. Spanning two weeks and encompassing International Women's Day on 8 March, each of the Art on a Postcard (AOAP) guest curators will platform a selection of female artists, reimagining their relative disciplines and u

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Brooklyn-based illustrator Swayam Parekh explores the struggles of life in a fantastical way in Greenhouse, a 44-page comic-cum-picture book that transforms traumas into magical quests. Life, sadly, isn't smooth sailing. Everyone has to face difficulties, whether external or internal, but that doesn't mean you're forever lost or without hope. These themes are explored in Swayam Parekh's latest project, Greenhouse, which realises these hurdles as dragons, demons and ghosts.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

New York-based illustrator Vyolet Jin breaks the rules in a wholesome way by creating bold, uplifting artwork with a dash of whimsy. We caught up with her to learn more about her creative approach and how drawing helps to silence her overthinking. As a graduate of SVA's MFA Illustration Visual Essay program, Vyolet Jin has worked hard to hone her style as a fun, energetic and colourful illustrator.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

London isn't just about monuments and department stores: look beyond the tourist hubs, and you'll find a hidden world of cultural quirks. Tinglin Liu draws attention to one such street in her latest illustration project. Many people who visit London for a day trip or short work visit only get to experience the city at a superficial level. The towering skyline.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Los Angeles-based artist Amber Vittoria has released a new collection of lovingly crafted abstract, pixelated artworks. Titled Vibes , it features intriguingly imperfect characters that tap into what it means to be human. Amber Vittoria's artwork is instantly recognisable by her bold use of shape and colour. Her style and creative approach have proved massively popular, with Amber amassing 186 thousand followers on Instagram alone.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

A new commercial for the booze-free beer encourages non-drinkers to keep on socialising, with a little help from a famous footballer. Zero-alcohol beer has come a long way in the last few years. Back in the 2010s, the industry had enough work on its plate just explaining what it was, let alone why you should give it a try. Nowadays, though, even mainstream chains like Wetherspoons have a good selection of booze-free tipples.

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