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

Creative Boom

Work for DirtyBird Work for DirtyBird Another viral moment came in 2016, when Mark faked a meteor sighting over Flatholm Island as part of an art campaign. "I Social media's good too. "Quite puerile really," he says, "but it brought a smile to people's faces. Ten years later, it's still getting attention. The gift that keeps on giving."

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M — N Associates overhauls Vietnam’s biggest sneaker brand

Creative Boom

The launch of Biti's Hunter in 2016 marked a bold transformation as the company moved to introduce a sneaker line that resonated with Vietnam's growing streetwear scene and youthful energy, exemplified through bold campaigns like 'i Tr V' (Go to Explore, Return to Belong).

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Beyond her studio work, Walsh is also known for her personal project, 40 Days of Dating, co-created with Timothy Goodman, which garnered over 12 million readers and huge media attention, leading to a book deal and film rights acquired by Warner Bros. His journey began in 2016 when he discovered that only 3-3.5%

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Fantasy Island shows Ireland from 70 photographers’ alternative perspectives

Its Nice That

“We avoided the stereotypical portrayals of Ireland that often appear in wider media,” says Joel. With images starting in 1975, naturally The Troubles surfaces, but Fantasy Island diverts from the trauma-dumping of cliche-laden media surrounding Ireland. Instead, it acknowledges how layered, emotional, and unresolved that history is.”

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The Instagram Logo: A Necessary Betrayal of Nostalgia

Inkbot Design

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] The Instagram Logo: A Necessary Betrayal of Nostalgia The collective meltdown when Instagram changed its logo in 2016 was entirely predictable. It was also one of the best things the social media company ever did for its brand. People screamed.

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"The only thing that's guaranteed is change," D&AD's President shares his advice for young creatives

Creative Bloq

After beginning her career in journalism in Argentina – where she worked as Deputy Editor of Time Out Buenos Aires – she moved back to the UK and joined Future Plc in 2016. Since then, shes worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. Visit our corporate site.

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10 Famous Failed Logo Redesigns: How Ego and Bad Strategy Cost Billions

Inkbot Design

Uber (2016): The “Bits and Atoms” Fiasco The Before: The simple, stylish, and highly recognisable black-and-white “U” wordmark. Users, advertisers, and the media were confused. The Takeaway for Entrepreneurs: Know your tribe. The After: A confusing set of abstract shapes.