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How Alphabet shapes brands with trust, collaboration and a 'Saul Bass ethos'

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Alphabet's studio in Manchester The Manchester studio has been making waves since 2016 with its ideas-driven approach and a guiding principle inspired by legendary designer Saul Bass. Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey.

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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. In 2016 I had enough clients that I went out on my own as a freelancer, and I still am today."

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Overlooked 2.0: Inspired by London’s utility hole covers

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a series of art prints that celebrate the artistry and history of London’s ancient streets through brightly coloured reproductions of its manhole covers. In 2016, Pentagram’s Marina Willer unveiled a fascinating series of silkscreen prints made from brass rubbings of utility hole covers all over London.

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Paul Catherall's illustrations spark a new series of modernist matchboxes

Creative Boom

Ballard's dystopian novel High Rish and its 2016 film adaptation directed by Ben Wheatley. Marking its 50th anniversary last year, the Grade II listed tower block in North Kensington has offered endless inspiration to the creative community, appearing in adverts, films and songs, and even famous books, such as J.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

Creative Boom

A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Adam's work has appeared in several exhibitions to date, including shows at the Royal Academy (2019), Saffron Waldon (2019), Curwen Gallery (2017) and CP+B London (2016), along with several private and public commissions for clients including YouTube, Warchild UK, Heal's and Comme Des Garcons.

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Illustrator and designer Molly Maine on how to run a creative career while travelling the world

Creative Boom

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. Part of my income comes from selling illustrated art prints and products online, for which I use a print-on-demand platform (The Printspace).

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Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

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And that's exactly what she did in 2016, studying Visual Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and graduating in 2020, during the height of the pandemic. They handpick talented artists to create one-of-kind plates printed with unique, beautiful art.