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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. His instantly recognisable signature style and observational take on modern life have made him one of the most sought-after artists in the world.

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OFFF Barcelona: 25 Years of creative evolution and community

Creative Boom

Over the last two and a half decades, OFFF Barcelona has become more than just a festival; it's a creative institution, a cultural movement, and a meeting place for designers, artists, and technologists who push the boundaries of creativity. I remember Chris Milk and Aaron Koblin met at OFFF Oeiras, Portugal, in 2008. This is a gift.

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Ai Weiwei’s New Toy Brick Masterpieces Re-Mix Art History

Design Milk

World-famous artist, activist, and provocateur Ai Weiwei is currently exhibiting stunning new work at two different galleries in New York that reproduce famous paintings and news images on a massive scale all composed from hundreds of thousands of LEGO and WOMA bricks.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

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A Love Letter To People Who Believe in People

Swiss Miss

She was a fashion designer, artist, and a true original. I am proud to say we had 50 attendees at the first ever CreativeMornings in October of 2008. Since our start in 2008, our remarkable volunteers have hosted over 15,000 events across the globe. and assuming no one would show up. Believe in people.

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Inside COLLINS House, the beautifully subtle but boldly inclusive space at Cannes Lions

Creative Boom

Together with his co-founder, Leland Maschmeyer, he launched their acclaimed agency in 2008 with a mission that still holds true today: "Design is not what we make. Designers, writers, artists, directors, musicians, founders—drifted in and out of conversations that didn't include words like 'brandscape'. You could think.

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Cathay Pacific introduces in-flight art gallery and more accessible seating

Creative Boom

JPA's involvement with this project stems from a longstanding design partnership with Cathay Pacific, dating back to 2008 when they collaborated on completely redesigning their wide-body cabins.