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Meet Tüpokompanii, the type foundry redefining letterforms through 'mistakes' and tradition

Creative Boom

Founded in 2022 by Andree Paat and Aimur Takk, Tüpokompanii is embracing an unusual approach. The studio was founded in 2022 by Andree Paat and Aimur Takk, thanks to the co-founders' "shared passion for type design and the desire to create a space where we could fully explore our creative ideas", they say.

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Honest, raw, dark as you like – meet new UK illustrator Ben Duchesne

Creative Boom

A 2022 graduate of the Illustration BA at Falmouth University, Ben's focus is visual storytelling based on accompanying narrative from the darker side of fiction. "My work is proudly and boldly traditional, and I am determined to stay that way," says Ben. Art is human and built from imagination, creativity and experience.

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Mark James isn't bored (and he doesn't think you should be either)

Creative Boom

I've done a few collaborations there and had a solo show in Tokyo in 2022. He's open to agency representation, keen for new creative challenges, and dreaming bigger — from fashion brand installations to full-scale international exhibitions. There's definitely a pull towards Japan," he says. I'm planning another for October.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In 2022, he published a monograph with Phaidon. He has worked with hundreds of clients, including The New York Times, RCA Records, and Geographic, and has published numerous books with publishers such as teNeues, Walker Books, Comme des Géants, and Hato Press.

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Ai Weiwei’s New Toy Brick Masterpieces Re-Mix Art History

Design Milk

Ai Weiwei, “The Last Supper in Turquoise” 2022 (detail) Photo: David Behringer Ai Weiwei, “The Last Supper in Turquoise” 2022 (detail) Photo: David Behringer An added surprise of standing within a foot of these works is the revelation that there are various-sized blocks in the works, not just “square” pixels.

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MOUS Unveils Narrative Arc: Volume II – A Cosmic Exploration of Craft + Form

Design Milk

Since their debut in 2022, the third-generation furniture designers have consistently blurred the lines between art, architecture, and function, pushing the boundaries of material and form. Tanner Moussa and Mackenzie Lewis, the creative force behind MOUS , have never shied away from bold ideas.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Photo: Ed Park La Biennale di Venezia identity by A Practice for Everyday Life, 2022. Photo: Carol Sachs Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me publication design by A Practice for Everyday Life, 2024. Photo: Thomas Adank CAM – Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian identity by A Practice for Everyday Life, 2024. Photo: Sanda Vučković 19.