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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

Her work on the illustration and lettering of book covers began with novels by Virginia Woolf, some of which were published in 2016 as a paperback series. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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Why a new book celebrating design legend Margaret Calvert deserves your support

Creative Boom

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched by the publishing platform Volume to create the first book dedicated to the work of designer, titled Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work. To learn more about this exciting project, we chatted with Adrian Shaughnessy, the book's editor and graphic designer, writer, educator, and publisher.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Her portfolio spans cultural institutions, fashion brands, and publishing projects, each demonstrating her ability to create visual identities that respect local context while appealing to international audiences. His journey began in 2016 when he discovered that only 3-3.5% of practicing designers in America are blacke.

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30 Abstract Logos That Actually Work (And Why Most Don’t)

Inkbot Design

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] 30 Abstract Logos That Actually Work (And Why Most Don't) Let's get one thing straight. The 2016 rebrand dropped the stuffy, full-bodied lion for a modern, crowned lion head. Your logo's job is not to explain what your company does.

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Fantasy Island shows Ireland from 70 photographers’ alternative perspectives

Its Nice That

Words Paul Moore — Date 25 June 2025 Work Photography Publication Book Documentary Politics Society History The concept of Fantasy Island , published by Rotten Books, sounds simple and quaint – 50 years of Irish photography by 70 Irish artists – while the final product is anything but.

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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. Polishing a Placeholder (2011-2016): The Age of Skeuomorphism By 2011, Instagram was taking off.

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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. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Visit our corporate site.