Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator. Nine years in Melbourne saw him morph into an illustrator, where he truly discovered his creative voice. One of the five illustrations for A Better City. Mark Conlan is an artist whose journey began in Dublin as an animator.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. Last week, thousands watched as English writer Samantha Harvey was awarded the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel Orbital, one of the shorter winners in the competition's history.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Nuanced and natural illustrations reflect the commitment to creating drinks that provide both efficacious outcomes and delicious experiences. Bright, inviting colours and crisp typography demonstrate the ambition to create a world in which everyone can share in the benefits of living foods.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2024

Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Take a look at who's in the running for the coveted top spot. Check your eligibility on the Penguin Books website.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Originally from Denmark, Julie Solvstrom has become a leading light in Vancouver's creative community with her beautiful, organic approach to illustration and typography. In a world where synthetic imagery is on the rise, illustrator and typographer Julie Solvstrom has the antidote. Julie's appeal for work on arriving in Vancouver.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2024 is coming to an end, so lets take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. Once again my Neon Light Effect Photoshop Tutorial from back in 2021 continues to dominate my YouTube Analytics as my best performing video, now with 2.8 million total views.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

But these creatives are taking a fresh approach to 2024, and their advice may help you, too. Artist and designer June Mineyama-Smithson is among those who recognise this and plans to double down on it in 2024. And 2024 will likely be the right time for a number of you to cut the cord. You're not alone.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To help guide you, we've sat down with some of the design industry's best-known experts and got their input into the trends likely to dominate in 2024. In 2024, I think this will continue," he adds. Eve Warren, senior creative at LOVE , agrees that 3D type is likely to be a big part of 2024 typography.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plymouth-based illustrator and graphic designer Beth Bennett is a fairly new face in the creative industries, having only graduated last year in 2024, but one of her recent projects caught our eye, and we just had to know more. Pizza, the New York Timesbestselling illustrator behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

Studio Marcus Kraft has collaborated with renowned illustrator Bráulio Amado on the Zürcher Theater Spektakel 2024 campaign, which uses expressive, photocopied collages with images from the invited international productions.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2024

Illustration challenges are a great way to reboot your creative brain because they offer structure, motivation and a sense of community to help you out when you can't get motivated by yourself. Official illustration challenges 1. Food illustration challenge Love food? And we've got ten ideas to help you do just that.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2024

The winners of Penguin's 2024 Cover Design Award Competition was once again fierce for this year's prestigious awards by Penguin Books. Today, Penguin Books has announced the winners of its popular Cover Design Award , which sees aspiring designers and illustrators reimagine the covers of bestselling Penguin titles.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What visual trends will 2024 bring? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to know what 2024 will look like? With that in mind, we wanted to know the big visual themes of 2024. Globally speaking, this is a time of uncertainty and global challenges, and the visual landscape in 2024 will reflect that. "In

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

And now we're on the verge of 2024, so get ready for more typography-related goodness. Below is a comprehensive list of the best fonts that demand your attention in 2024. And if that interests you, stand by for a major feature we're brewing on 2024 type trends. Three big front trends for 2024 Trend 1. Watch this space!

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2025

In some years, no Black Pencils are given out at all, making the awarding of three a significant achievement for these winners: Designing Paris 2024 by W Conran Design won in Graphic Design for its innovative approach to sports marketing. With no quota system for Pencil awards, D&AD maintains its reputation for uncompromising standards.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

Perfect for logo design, visual identities, web graphics, and more, these illustrations combine beauty and functionality. Download available in Illustrator AI, EPS, and PNG format. Free Flying Birds Vector Illustrations Free flying birds vector illustrations are perfect for adding a touch of nature to your designs.

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Creative Bloq

MARCH 11, 2024

Is Adobe Illustrator 2024 still one of the best apps for vector graphics design? We put it to the test.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What visual trends will 2024 bring? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to know what 2024 will look like? With that in mind, we wanted to know the big visual themes of 2024. Globally speaking, this is a time of uncertainty and global challenges, and the visual landscape in 2024 will reflect that. "In

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We’re nearly at the end of 2024 which means there are only three more Designer Desktops left in the year! This month, we’re thrilled to bring you a fresh design from Chinese illustrator and animator, Yukai Du , whose work has attracted clients like The New Yorker , Apple, TED Talks, The Guardian , and more.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The UK-based illustrator and animator shares how he developed his unique style, embraced the art of letting go and offers some top advice for emerging artists. I like a bit of chaos; it balances out the discipline of design and has started to influence my illustration work. I love to bring that sense of looseness into my animations."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 30, 2024

New York-based illustrator and designer Sam Twardy specialises in creating bold, playful work built around flat vectors and bright colours. It was at this random grocery store artist position that I got myself back into a regular illustration practice," Sam reveals. But what does 2024 hold? "I It is proving to be.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

From doodling characters to illustrating for global brands, Alyah Holmes shares her colourful journey in the world of illustration. Illustration may be an increasingly competitive field, but Alyah Holmes has succeeded in standing out. I took art classes for Christmas and birthdays," she recalls. "My

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 23, 2024

Modern Cv Resume Template Modern Resume Templates For 2024 As we step into 2024, the allure of modern resume templates has intensified, making them exceptionally attractive and attention-grabbing in the competitive job market. The post 15+ Modern CV Resume Templates For 2024 first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 19, 2024

Congratulations go out to Isobelle Farrar, the newly graduated artist who won the Association of Illustrators' Spotlight Award at New Designers 2024, held at the Business Design Centre in London this July. In due course, the AOI also named Isobelle one of its 10 UK Illustration Grads to Watch in 2024.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 4, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have evolved into a powerful and dynamic form of artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of creativity and imagination. In the year 2024, we find ourselves amidst a thriving era of digital artwork, witnessing the awe-inspiring creations of professional artists and illustrator designers.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

So, why did he decide to revisit her with an open edition print for Tank Girl, priced at £100 in 2024? In recent years, his output has spanned illustration, music, animation, and contemporary art. For Jamie Hewlett, Tank Girl represented the first step in a career that arguably went on to bigger and better things.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 5, 2023

VFX, game art, animation and more – grab your tickets to 2024's ultimate new event for the CG art community.

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2024

Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Studying illustration at Exeter changed all that. His illustrations still manage to be completely unique, representing a blend of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make 2024 special? Dream diary : Illustrate a recent dream or aspiration. I'm drawing mini sections of places I see while out running and making them into collaged landscapes," says illustrator and artist Abi Daker.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2024, website design is changing faster than ever. The web design trends of 2024 reflect a dynamic landscape characterized by innovation, creativity, and a commitment to user-centric design principles. The top web design trends that are redefining digital experiences in 2024: 1.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2023

London and Hong Kong-based artist Celine Lau specialises in creating bright, cheerful illustrations that bring a smile to whoever sees them. The illustrations of Celine Lau are impossible to miss. The energy in her illustrations comes in part from being split between Hong Kong and London. "I

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Unlimited Downloads Over 1,500,000+ Fonts, Mockups, Freebies & Design Assets Mockups 6,131 items Fonts 5,191 items Download Now List of Best Handwritten Script Fonts Of 2024: 1. In 2024, the trend of using best script fonts continues to gain momentum, with designers increasingly favoring the casual elegance of handwritten styles.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To help the local creative community get excited about a new workspace in Manchester opening next year, a playful identity has been unveiled, featuring gorgeous illustrations by German illustrator Klaus Krammerz that draw on the "weirdness and the wonderfulness" of the people you work with. There's even a shirt – yes, a shirt.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Award-winning London-based illustrator Josh Patterson specialises in creating bright, bold and playful artwork that grabs people's attention. Like many illustrators, Josh settled on a creative path when he was young. However this doesn't mean that all of his illustrations take this approach. "I I love them. "In

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