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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Christoph Niemann Christoph Niemann is an illustrator, graphic designer, and children's book author who has been writing and illustrating The New York Times blog Abstract City since July 2008 (renamed Abstract Sunday in 2011). Jarom Vogel Jarom Vogel is a prominent illustrator, designer, and digital artist who hails from Utah, USA.

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OFFF Barcelona: 25 Years of creative evolution and community

Creative Boom

From a digital playground to a global phenomenon OFFF was conceived at a time when the internet was just beginning to reshape creative work. There were big challenges: connecting with the community, being curious about what is going on in digital and visual design, and, of course, management." Could be fun."

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

Creative Boom

The studio's emphasis on evolving brand experiences has helped numerous global businesses navigate changing markets successfully. For example, during the pandemic they redesigned the D&AD Annual as a digital-only publication , in a way that gave more access to images and video content than had been possible in print.

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Defy's anniversary ads for Boyds strike the perfect balance between past and future

Creative Boom

To celebrate its 85th anniversary, it approached Defy , an independent Philadelphia-based marketing company that's been quietly churning out unique angles for powerhouse global clients such as Nike, Ricoh, Comcast, Ritz Carlton, Wilson Sporting Goods and AmeriGas.

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Amy Pastre and Courtney Rowson on 13 years of running a studio and where they believe design is heading next

Creative Boom

Courtney: We started the business for reasons unrelated to the 2008 downturn. Amy: Though it wasn't logical to start in the middle of an economic crisis, we knew that we'd be positioned for success if we could make it in that market. Did the lessons of 2008/09 prepare you for the shock? The timing was right for both of us.

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James Hurst on his new role at Google, Big Tech's bad press and why he's hopeful for the future

Creative Boom

Next, he went on to work for Emak Mafu in 2008 when the global recession hit. In 2014, he joined DesignStudio , where he spent five years progressing from digital creative director to principal USA. A friend of mine called Chester Chipperfield had set up a digital agency. Then sadly, 2008 happened. What happened next?

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Top 10 Best Courses on Domestika (in English)

Just Creative

For those professionals looking to share not only their projects but to connect with other creatives, learn from them, and even find employment in the creative field, a new option entering the English market is Domestika. Digital Painting for Characters: Color and Light – $14. Learn More.