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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

In 2020, she was a fashion buyer working in a busy industry where there just wasn't time to explore other creative avenues. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. Count Fangfang Han among them. My family also played a big role.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. A self-proclaimed "artist with a business brain", she picked up hand lettering as a hobby while studying advertising at the School of Visual Arts.

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

Creative Boom

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. Founded by Barrington Reeves in 2020, Too Gallus has fast become a global player in the creative industry.

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10 Graphic Design Trends to Pay Attention to in 2025

Graphic Mama

The bold color choices, unusual shapes, layered textures, and hand-drawn art give these designs energy and movement. Graphic designers can generate intricate patterns, textures, and compositions to their heart’s desire and push abstract design further than ever before.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

To identify the graphic designers making the biggest impact right now, we turned to our global community of creatives, art directors and industry insiders. Meanwhile, the rise of AI tools is forcing the industry to double down on what makes human creativity irreplaceable: conceptual thinking, cultural insight, and emotional resonance.

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For a rural arts festival, Untitled Macao takes the pastoral from pastel to kaleidoscopic

Its Nice That

Keeping this tradition alive and revitalising the custom for the 21st century is the Guanzhong Mangba Arts Festival, which has expanded the event to include art and craft activities, as well as a folk film festival, all with the aim of keeping the artistic rural culture thriving.

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'Never be afraid to make mistakes': Minkwan Kim on designing visuals for YouTube Music

Creative Boom

We chat with an independent designer and art director at YouTube Music about his inspirations, career trajectory, and the importance of learning from setbacks. If you listen to just a few episodes of Creative Boom podcast , you'll start to see a pattern emerging. When asked, 'What first got you interested in design?'