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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. the studio explains.

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

Creative Boom

Just a few short years ago, the creative world was abuzz with talk of craft and authenticity. Art is human and built from imagination, creativity and experience. 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.

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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. In 2022, he published a monograph with Phaidon. And here are 20 individuals who fit that brief nicely. © Lauren Hom 4.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

For instance, their recent bold new identity for the São Paulo art museum MASP nods to Brazilian modernist design traditions while reimagining them for a contemporary audience. With a focus on branding, illustration, editorial design, and typography, they combine joy with craft to explore issues with heart and purpose.

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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. Akin by Need RELM by Need Edward Watt and Laura Thomson of Need 14.

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A Hybrid Mass Timber Addition Unifies the California College of the Arts

Azure Magazine

The California College of the Arts (CCA) has lived many lives since it was founded by Frederick Meyer in 1907. Then known as the School of the California Guild of Arts and Crafts, it set up shop in the Studio Building in downtown Berkeley with just 43 students enrolled.

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