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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. The former inspires her creativity, with its galleries, museums, and variety on offer. Count Fangfang Han among them. Today, Fangfang splits her time between London and Hefei.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

His ability to blend humour with serious commentary has made him a favourite among both commercial clients and gallery audiences worldwide. When she was still a student in 2020, we featured here in our hotlist of emerging illustrators. © Jean Jullien © Jean Jullien © Jean Jullien 2.

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

Creative Boom

Edit recently gained attention for their rebranding work for Salford's Lowry Theatre and the National Portrait Gallery , projects that underscored their commitment to driving community engagement through design. EDIT's rebrand of The Lowry National Portrait Gallery by EDIT 10. We create brands who generate massive impact," it says.

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How LA's wildfires are devastating creatives (and how you can help)

Creative Boom

Multidisciplinary artist Kathryn Andrews saw her Pacific Palisades home burn down; the second time she's faced such tragedy following the 2020 Bobcat Fire. Galleries, studios and co-working spaces lie in ruins, compounding the financial toll estimated at over $10 billion.

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Marks of Existence: An Expansive Exhibition for the Mind by Movimento

Design Milk

During this year’s PAD London , Movimento Gallery presented Marks of Existence , an exhibition designed and styled by Artefatto Design Studio. From the gallery, “In Buddhism, the three marks of existence are three undeniable truths of all that exists: impermanence, imperfection and incompleteness.

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F5: Katherine Duclos Talks Cement, Bubble Wrap, LEGO + More

Design Milk

Cement Prior to 2020 I had never really made sculpture but now its a large part of my practice. Here’s a corner of my studio, where I am playing around with new work using vintage lace, crochet, screen, and bubble wrap in preparation for my solo show next January at the ACT Gallery in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Since launching a namesake consultancy in 2020, Rachel has collaborated with global organisations including Airbnb and Dropbox, as well as women-founded ventures such as Chicken & Egg Films and Anew. He was the art director of The New York Times Magazine from 2015-2020, before joining the New York office of Pentagram as a partner.