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Is LinkedIn still a useful platform for creatives?

Creative Boom

But is it really the right platform for creative networking? At a time when platforms are rising and falling with alarming regularity, LinkedIn stands as something of an anomaly: a professional networking site that's maintained its relevance for nearly two decades. So LinkedIn is my digital networking marketplace now."

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

Creative Boom

Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

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Alex Foxley's '90s-inspired illustrations are here to fill your world with positivity

Creative Boom

After moving to Barcelona in 2017, I set out to teach myself everything I could about design. I was inspired by the illustration style of many of the '90s Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Hey Arnold! I'd also recommend getting into the habit of networking.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

She co-founded her branding and creative agency The Working Assembly , while pregnant with her first child in 2017. Shelley Smoler is Executive Creative Director at Droga5 London , which she joined in 2017. Hilary Archer. Shelley Smoler. She also loves to give back to the creative community by teaching graphic design at Shillington.

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New Pentagram partner Samar Maakaroun on how to make good things happen

Creative Boom

Samar spent 2017 to 2021 as a design lead and consultant at Pentagram, working first with Angus Hyland (2017-2019) and then with Domenic Lippa (2020-2021). So I started talking to my network, to bring people to do talks in the studio… and most of them were Pentagramers. And the commute, at least, will be familiar to her.

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Conran Design Group crafts new logo and identity for global comms group Havas

Creative Boom

It originally grew out of the world's first news agency, created in 1835, and most recently was integrated into media, entertainment, and communications conglomerate Vivendi in 2017. All this is divided into three main operational divisions: Havas Creative Network, Havas Media Network and Havas Health & You.

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Our Favorite Typefaces of 2017

Typographica

What can be said is that each of these 2017 releases inspired at least one admirer among our distinguished group of designers, educators, and enthusiasts to take time away from their day jobs and pen their personal praises. The typefaces used for this year’s nameplate, headlines, and text are provided by Type Network.