Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Du Bois' 1920s magazine for black children titled The New Brownies' Book. We caught up with him to hear how he approached the project and why it's one of his proudest pieces of work. The New Brownies' Book revives its mission to inspire today's young readers." Between 1920 and 1921, civil rights activist and sociologist W.E.B.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

And with a title as evocative as that, the task of designing the book's cover was a dream come true for fan and friend Gordon Reid. Described as a "love song to rock and roll", it's sure to connect with anyone who's lost themselves in the crowd of a particularly amazing gig. "A Ballard especially given the book's title.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The new look across our magazine, podcast and newsletter reflects our growing status and ambitions as we celebrate almost 15 years of supporting the creative industries. It's been a whole year since we began chatting about Creative Boom and where it's heading. Can we aim to get something live before 2024? It has done us proud.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2022

From the series and book, Living With Dogs © Dylan Collard. Award-winning photographer and keen dog trainer Dylan Collard explores people's connections with their canine friends in Living With Dogs, an upcoming photo book filled with snaps of owners and their pets. From the series and book, Living With Dogs © Dylan Collard.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We caught up with creator Matt Walker to learn how it was made and what viewers can expect. Anything goes, but only as far as Lloyd himself could read about or imagine, although we did take a few liberties." He and Grace Hamilton (Art Director on Lloyd of the Flies) created the comic book covers used in that series. "At

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Creative Boom, we always like to keep an eye out for emerging illustration talent, and here's an artist everyone should know about. She's worked with clients throughout the US, creating children's book illustrations, editorial designs, promotional illustrations, puzzles, seed packets, and more.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Counter-Print's Jon Dowling explains the thinking behind a brilliant new book on culinary logos and some of the themes that emerge from it. Which makes a new book from Counter-Print a tempting buy for anyone working in logo design today. "The And now the book is complete, Jon has identified a few themes running through it.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Photography by Christine Donnier-Valentin The design and branding icon chats to Creative Boom about an extraordinary life and career that have helped define the creative profession and industry we know today. Opening this book is like unwrapping a present," says Jeremy Myerson, professor emeritus at London's Royal College of Art.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Now you can enjoy browsing some of their favourite shots in their highly-anticipated new book, Happytecture. Now you can enjoy some of their favourite artworks in a new book courtesy of Counter Print. Their work has also graced advertising campaigns, festival posters, and book covers.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

An MFA graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, her lush, almost textural illustrations have appeared on murals, in the pages of books she's written, and in the titles of hit TV dramas. We caught up with Aura to learn more about her creative journey, how she champions women and her approach to illustration.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They're a strong presence in the first books we learn to read, and even as adults, they have a unique ability to make a point in a way that words alone simply cannot. Covering everything from its logo to stickers, posters and activity sheets, Lena's identity perfectly reflects the eternal pleasure of creating images.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2023

We bring together 12 fantastic places to find quality mockups. To help you in this quest, we have compiled a list of 12 websites with excellent mockups that will take your graphic design projects to new heights. There are many free, customisable Photoshop mockup templates too, and they cover a lot of niche uses.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

I chose poverty and commitment for four years after leaving college, rather than compromise and get a safe job anywhere," he writes in the book's introduction. The Graphic Language of Neville Brody, cover The Graphic Language of Neville Brody, cover Why did you decide to publish the new book now? Should we?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In our carefully curated list, we share a bunch of agents who've demonstrated exceptional dedication to their artists over the years and a profound understanding of their clients, too. To help you get started, we've assembled our pick of the ten best illustration agents in New York. The agency was founded by Mohamed Danawi in 2012.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 17, 2023

Illustrator Aysha Tengiz has made her picture book debut with Baboo the Unusual Bee. We caught up with Aysha to discover more about how it was made. There was a lot of play and freedom working on the book," she adds. I particularly love the contrast of the black background against the vibrant colours.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Graham Nolan by Billie Charity We explore coach Helen Jane Campbell's excellent new book and what it can teach independent creatives. Well that's exactly the need that creative coach Helen Jane Campbell addresses in her new book, Founders, Freelancers & Rebels. So, what sparked the book?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

These great books will soon have your motivation returning and your mind racing! To help you out, we've spotted several fantastic books that can help supercharge your creative business in 2023. In this book, Johann Hari outlines 12 factors harming our focus; once you understand them, she promises, you can take back your mind.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2023

We spent a happy hour chatting with Nolan to discover more about her creative passions, inspirations and experience of working for the respected design studio. I love well-cut, comfortable clothes but they are so hard to find. I've counterbalanced this with our beach house, so we get the best of both worlds.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan. I am not producing novels or manuals.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

Today, his portfolio is brimming with impressive editorial illustrations, book covers and packaging for the likes of Playboy, BBC, Virgin, and The Telegraph. "I I think this has come from my love for graphic novels and comics, which influenced my work.". "I How has your practice developed since we last spoke?

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Creative Boom

JULY 19, 2022

Which books inspire the creative community? These are the questions we hope to find the answers to in our ongoing series, Five Books. Most notably, his late father was a prolific artist and the subject of Danny's own book, Nachume Miller: Behind The Painting. Danny Miller. Diary of a Genius by Salvador Dalí.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. We don’t know our history. We’re selfish and we’re show offs.

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Creative Boom

MAY 16, 2023

© Weston Wei New York-based illustrator Weston Wei takes a sideways look at how people cope and co-exist with illnesses in his new picture book project inspired by his ten-year battle with allergic rhinitis. I love drawing figures with vivid colours, often incorporating imaginative objects as visual metaphors.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Here, we explore eight of the most hotly anticipated trends for 2024 based on the insights of industry experts. So, as we approach an uncertain new year, we've consulted with leaders in the industry to provide insights into the future direction of graphic design. And the current global turmoil is only accelerating this effect.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Books always play a part in influencing our career paths. It's why we often ask our creative community about their top five titles, as it reveals so much of their personal experiences and approach. This time, we hear from Emma Eriksson, head of creative at Forsman & Bodenfors in New York. Gas Book 03 by Geoff McFetridge.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2022

Now a new book by Rob Ford, founder of FWA , takes us on a trip down memory lane when wearing the right shoes was everything. Anyone who puts their heart into what they love deserves commendation," he says. We sat down with Rob to find out more. Why the book? Absolutely, the book is 99% of my personal collection.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2022

Photographers Ama Split and Riky Kiwy have turned their camera lenses to the brutal architecture of Berlin in their new self-published book Palazzi – Collection: The Berlin Issue. We like the 'brut' style of the architecture of some of the buildings in Berlin." Translation is a geometric technique," they reveal.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

How AR Book Covers Create Interactive Dimensions Imagine a world where book covers come to life, the boundary between the pages and the digital domain blurs, and readers are invited to experience an immersive literary journey like never before. What Is Augmented Reality?

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Eye on Design

JUNE 21, 2021

A book cover has a challenging job. Though a book is certainly more than its cover, the best covers can draw readers in with images and text alone. They can pique interest, hint at what’s to come, and communicate, at a glance, whether a book is worth picking up. What does it look like on Amazon?

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Design Beep

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Imagine yourself at an overflowing bookstore where there are many shelves full of books in various formats. Your eyes are drawn to particular books as you move through the aisles. What is it about these books, in particular, that appeals to you? Most of the time, the aesthetic book covers draw your attention initially.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Top 10 Best Design Books to Kickstart Your Career. Why do we need design books? You may wonder why design books matter so much for your career. Design books are for everyone. Whether a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll find a wealth of knowledge and inspiration in these books. Non-Designer's Design Book, The.

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Just Creative

MARCH 30, 2021

If you’re creating comic books or cartoons, a natural choice with their bold designs are comic and cartoon fonts, which are also a great choice for just about any design project. For some time, Comic Sans was one of the few fonts you could choose for a project that needed a comic book look. Jeepers Creepers Font Combo – $16.

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Spine Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

We welcome you to another in our ongoing feature in which notable book cover designer Jordan Wannemacher periodically highlights a selection of recent university press cover designs. If you are a book cover creative and want your work or the work of your department reviewed by Jordan be sure to get in touch with us!

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Spine Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

We welcome you to another in our ongoing feature in which notable book cover designer Jordan Wannemacher periodically highlights a selection of recent university press cover designs. If you are a book cover creative and want your work or the work of your department reviewed by Jordan be sure to get in touch with us!

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy. I recently updated one of the more popular posts on the blog entitled the best books for Logo Designers and thought a corresponding page of the best Graphic Design books could be helpful. I'm excited to present this series because I've always loved looking at historical design.

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Creative Review

MAY 25, 2021

We moved around a lot when I was little so I didn’t have a lot of friends and started drawing to pass time,” Ngai says of how she got into illustration. ” Ngai was recently commissioned by HarperCollins to create a series of covers for the tenth anniversary edition of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth.

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Creative Review

APRIL 27, 2021

These new editions bring a fresh set of covers to well-known titles, wrapping them in clashing two-colour palettes and featuring graphics inspired by the contents of each title. “One of the key things that we wanted to do was open these books up to people who haven’t read them before,” Jackson told CR.

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