article thumbnail

The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris.

article thumbnail

'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. Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe. Count Fangfang Han among them.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

Tunnel IV, 2024 © Dafi Kühne Tipoteca 1–25, 2020 © Dafi Kühne After completing a bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Zurich University of the Arts in 2009, Kühne opened his own poster design and letterpress printing studio, "Babyinktwice", in the Swiss Alps. Turboblock Nr.

article thumbnail

Seoul Illustration Fair: Redefining Logo Design and Visual Identity

Abduzeedo

Seoul Illustration Fair: Redefining Logo Design and Visual Identity abduzeedo 1030—24 Discover the Seoul Illustration Fair’s dynamic logo design and visual identity that celebrates creative expression. The updated logo of the Seoul Illustration Fair integrates design and illustration to reflect the fair’s creative roots.

article thumbnail

Creative mentoring platform looks to increase impact with inaugural fundraiser

Creative Boom

In 2020, not-for-profit creative community and mentoring platform The Arena set up in a bid to change this by arming aspiring creatives with the tools, inspiration and confidence they need to kickstart a creative career. Na’im describes being part of the fundraiser as “a full-circle moment”, as she came through The Arena’s mentor programme.

article thumbnail

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

Creative Boom

Their recent rebrand for Wise brought the idea of ’The World’s Money’ to life across every part of the brand experience, their new identity for Papier showcased the magical power of stationery, and their transformation of pet product brand Omlet included a charmingly tactile illustration style.

article thumbnail

OFFF Barcelona: 25 Years of creative evolution and community

Creative Boom

I think over the years we have tipped the balance to include more motion and moving images while still staying true to our graphics and illustration roots, but AI is here now so let's reassess the balance in a few years! Could be fun." We built a metaverse (before MZ) to jump through the pandemic year.