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Mark James isn't bored (and he doesn't think you should be either)

Creative Boom

A move to London came in 2000 with the opportunity to art direct at Island Records, before a return to Cardiff in 2012 saw him set up a home studio, where he still works today. He's open to agency representation, keen for new creative challenges, and dreaming bigger — from fashion brand installations to full-scale international exhibitions.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at GRAGRA Gallery & Letterpress Studio spotlights the legendary printer's work alongside pieces from emerging designers he has mentored. The centrepiece of the exhibition includes three key pieces: Printing in London: 14761995 (1995), Broadside 10, Dr. Samuel Johnson (2010), and Mr. Kitching's Travels (2012).

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F5: David Kaul Talks Playing Chess, His Records, His Dog Winnie + More

Design Milk

Kaul moved from the state of Washington to Los Angeles in 2012, eager to immerse himself in the city’s arts scene. Photo: Pulling Paint Murals Sneakertopia History Of Shoes An immersive exhibition honoring sneaker culture, Sneakertopia gave us the chance to transform an entire space into a visual narrative.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and joining Pentagram in 2012, Natasha has become one of the most influential voices in contemporary graphic design. Her work spans major cultural institutions, luxury brands, and editorial clients, always with an approach that prioritises conceptual rigour over surface aesthetics.

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Every Ad Tells Our Stories

Communication Arts

So, I spent the first part of my career writing, directing and producing both original and branded projects, and then I launched Bindery in 2012 to combine strategy, creative, production and post all under one roof. Tell us about Bindery, the New York–based creative agency and production company you established.

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Nicholas Galanin Hews Visions of the Present From Indigenous Knowledge, Land, and Memory

Colossal

Image courtesy of the artist; Peter Blum Gallery, New York; and the Gochman Family Collection Detail of “The Value of Sharpness: When it Falls” “The American Dream is Alie and Well” (2012), U.S. “We can sharpen our vision of the present with cultural knowledge and memory,” Galanin says.

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8 must-listen creative podcasts to inspire, inform and entertain you

Creative Bloq

The Social Media Marketing Podcast was formed in 2012 and aims to demystify and inform small business owners and marketers alike. It can be hard to know where to start, what the latest changes are and how to adapt to them, and why your content might not be resonating with your target audience.