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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

Creative Boom

Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). Running from 17 June-3 July, the RA Schools Show sees 15 students transform their studios to present new work across various media.

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Discover the latest creative talent at New Designers 2022, the mother of all grad shows

Creative Boom

mixed-media designer Lily Jacobs' celebration of the Jurassic coast with innovative handcrafted techniques. 2022 also sees the return of the New Designers Awards Programme , which recognises the most creative and forward-thinking exhibitors by leading design brands such as John Lewis, Hallmark, The Conran Shop and Habitat.

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Leading designers reveal the biggest trends in packaging design of 2022 so far

Creative Boom

Speakers at the Pentawards Festival 2022 share their insights into where the discipline is going. Kadoya citrus juice by MARU, 2022 Pentawards shortlist. Heights by Pentagram, 2022 Pentawards shortlist. Aperta by Backbone Branding, 2022 Pentawards shortlist. Join the Pentawards Festival 2022! Sustainable materials.

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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

Creative Boom

Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. She's since had several collaborations with different creatives from Canada and the USA, the results of which can be seen on her social media, with some available for purchase. Halfway © Mariana K.

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23 Fresh Free Fonts For Designers 2022

Graphic Design Junction

Beautiful elegant new free fonts for graphic designers in 2022. Highest quality fresh new free fonts are perfect for logos & branding, invitations, stationery, wedding designs, social media posts, poster advertisements , product packaging, product designs, labels, photography, watermarks, special events and much more.

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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. While studying for his degree, Ben was inspired by Victorian etching, so pen and ink became his media of choice.