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Yuki Uebo's crowded illustrations are inspired by the hustle and bustle of Tokyo life

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And it's this crowded way of living which has inspired local illustrator Yuki Uebo to fill her drawings with as many people as possible while also capturing the unique essence of Japan in the process. I use the power I feel in the gathering of people and things as inspiration for my illustrations. The secret behind her success?

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

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For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Why it inspires: Idea's design is a play on colours, layouts, and paper types, creating a one-of-a-kind printed product. Eye magazine 2.

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Illustrator Katie Smith on drawing comforting characters that inspire creativity

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With so many inspiring artworks being created daily, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and as you will never find your voice." And rather than being intimidated by her inspirations, she feeds them into her work. Andrew B Myers is another big inspiration for me," she reveals. It's an issue that Katie knows all too well.

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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

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Her colourful, surreal style is impossible to resist, not least because it leads with a sense of hope and inspiration. WIRED, Hyundai, Faber and the New York Times are among her long list of illustrious clients. And it's easy to see why Qianhui is taking off.

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Design Thinking Strategies for Facilitating Growth and Performance

Speaker: Carrie Cousins, Founder and Freelancer Writer & Designer at Carrie Cousins LLC

The most inspired innovative teams and individual designers need to be a part of a culture that enables forward-thinking, acceleration, and efficiency. But do you know how to shift your mindset and creative process – as well as that of your team – to create and ideate in ways that are truly innovative?

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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

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Inspiration for Malin is like an elusive muse that strikes at unexpected moments; it's a force that can be found in the serendipitous alignment of thoughts and ideas, whether it emerges during the quiet solitude of a walk or while immersed in the creative process.

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Day Tripper: Zhongwen Hu's peaceful paintings inspired by walking meditation

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Unbridled sensations "I was inspired by an idea called 'Walking meditation', that is, to discard the distractions of thought and embrace the unbridled sensations of objects and our surroundings," says Zhongwen. Zhongwen reveals that most of her work is inspired by real people she's met during the course of her life. "I