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Franklyn's redesign for WeWork marks a new chapter for the co-working platform

Creative Boom

We look at Franklyn's new design refresh for the brand and the backstory behind it. There are many great reasons to work in graphic design, but most of the time, feeling a rush of blood to the head and pumping adrenaline isn't one of them. If you haven't heard of WeWork, here's a quick refresher. So far, so good.

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James Olstein uses his love of screen printing to create stunning digital illustrations with an analogue feel

Creative Boom

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. I really wanted to learn how to make my own, which is how I discovered graphic design." I volunteered and loved it.

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Creative Boom launches its fourth podcast season, bringing the inside scoop from leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

Today we've launched the fourth season of The Creative Boom Podcast with guests including Pentagram's Marina Willer, Bulletproof founder Gush Mundae and graphic designer and type researcher Sarah Hyndman amongst the exciting lineup. Gush Mundae will chat about his "life's work" as the founder of the London agency Bulletproof.

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I I'd been wrongly fixated on Instagram because it's visual, but I realised I had more meaningful connections from my agency years on Linkedin. I search 'freelance animator' and filter to posts to find shoutouts. I do the same.".

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8 of the best new courses on business development for creatives

Creative Boom

There are many opportunities to grow your practice, earn more money, and find a new level of fulfilment, whether growing your freelance client base, launching a side project, founding your own agency, or selling your own products. The Business of Graphic Design: Protect & Perfect Your Passion by Aaron Draplin.

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100 Amazing Graphic Designers to Follow on Instagram

Shillington

Chikako Oguma is a Japanese Art Director and Designer who showcases some of her work on her Instagram—definitely worth a follow for her wonderful minimal aesthetic. Hailing from Rome, Italy, Pápay Fanny is a freelance designer whose feed is an explosion of colour! Wyatt Welles. Kraitip Sivakriskul. Pápay Fanny. Totally Okay.

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21 Famous Graphic Designers That Anyone in the Design Industry Needs to Know in 2023

Shillington

We love graphic design. And we’re guessing, as you’re here, you love graphic design too. This means that we all love graphic designers too—after all, they’re the ones creating the designs. We believe there are some famous graphic designers that everyone should know!