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

Creative Boom

Edit Based in Manchester, Edit was founded in 2017 by Karen Hughes and Khadija Kapacee. From their studios in London and LA, they focus on crafting immersive brand experiences that connect emotionally, driven by the belief that creativity has the power to shape culture, inspire action, and challenge perspectives.

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Siege Magazine returns to champion a new era of artist-led collaboration

Creative Boom

When SiegeMag first appeared in 2017, it quietly disrupted the arts publishing world with a refreshing, inclusive ethos: "Artists Recommend Artists." Erratic typography, intentional spelling errors, and chaotic layouts turned the idea of an art magazine on its head. The art world needn't be so elitist or hard to reach.

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Leiko by Visual Arts Institute Free for personal and commercial use, this display font was created by students at the Media & Design Department of Hungary's Visual Arts Institute.

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Fish, chips & 65,000 felt pieces: Lucy Sparrow's back on Bourdon Street

Creative Boom

You can "order" your Friday night special and soak up the nostalgic charm of a space that's as much about British comfort as it is about craft. She blurs the lines between performance and installation art, all in her distinctive felt language. Now in recovery, she's reflected on how her relationship with food has always shaped her art.

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TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET: Crafting Connection in Shibuya

Design Milk

Opened in 2017 with just 15 guest rooms, the hotel redefines what it means to travel consciously, blurring the lines between luxury, sustainability, and local connection.

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Kelly Wearstler’s Pacific Collection Contextualizes the Art of Surfboard Design

Design Milk

In her latest launch, designer Kelly Wearstler invites her audience to ride this wave where craft, memory, and soul converge. For Wearstler, the ocean has always been more than a backdrop – it’s been an inspiration to her craft and the maker of bonds between her loved ones. “My It’s really a part of our identity as a family.

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Inside Outline: the South Carolina studio bringing brands' inner truth to life

Creative Boom

Buru, photography courtesy of Buru Co-founder and creative director Ky Allport discusses the art of finding your discovery muscle, bringing the inside out, and committing to authenticity. In a sun-drenched studio in Charleston, South Carolina, something remarkable is happening.