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

Creative Boom

PORTO ROCHA Based in New York, PORTO ROCHA was founded by Brazilians Felipe Rocha and Leo Porto in 2019. Mouthwash Studio Founded in Los Angeles in 2019 and led by partners Abraham Campillo, Mackenzie Freemire, Ben Mingo, and Alex Tan, Mouthwash Studio stands out for its contemporary, future-forward design philosophy. Studio DBD 13.

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Designer Fred Smeijers' first commercial typeface, released in 1992, was fully remastered in 2019 and re-hinted to meet the demands of today's digital technology. Published through Klim Type Foundry in 2019, it comes in eight weights with matching italics. Its letterforms feature vibrant outlines without being overly flashy or dated.

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Sonya Kelliher-Combs Merges Collective Knowledge and Native Alaskan Heritage in Mixed Media

Colossal

“A Million Tears” (2021), painting and mixed media, variable dimensions. “Credible II” (2022), painting installation, mixed media. Photo by Chris Arend “Credible, Fairbanks” (2019), painting, mixed media, 16 x 16 inches. The mitts were all handmade and lent by local community members.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In 2019, she was named a One Club Young Gun. 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.

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You don’t need loads of cash to be a great creative – and we can prove it

Its Nice That

Gints first taught himself 3D animation using Autodesk Maya, then switched to Blender in 2019 using early beta and alpha versions of the free software. Other animators are turning to mixed media for its speed and affordability. Singapore-based Aurelia Beatrice is another young designer finding her audience through social media.

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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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How to calculate your day rate as an Illustrator

Lisa Maltby

Industry research After I completed my pricing survey in 2019, many Art Directors and commissioners of illustration responded. Some invest in industry contact lists, paid social media posts or physical mailers. This all needs to be accounted for when calculating what your minimum fee should be.