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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.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

It continues to dominate conversations in 2025, and it's easy to see why. The studio had an exceptional start to 2025 by collaborating with Roblox on a brand new design system. At the OFFF Festival 2025, for instance, Simon and Aporva delivered a masterclass on running a successful brand design agency.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector.

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Design trends for 2025: creative leaders share their vision for the future

Creative Boom

As we approach 2025, the creative industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. To gauge the industry's mood, we've spoken to leading creative directors, agency founders, and industry visionaries about the trends they believe will define 2025. And things seem to be moving faster and faster as we approach 2025. Work by Bedow 6.

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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

Creative Boom

With the judging process changing dramatically this year, which agencies won big in the D&AD Awards 2025? In 2025, you have to do both. For instance, W Conran Design's 'Designing Paris 2024' was recognised for illustrating how design thinking can transform an entire city's attitude and behaviour.

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

The world of visual design is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises to deliver some of the most exciting transformations yet. In this article, we explore the top visual trends for 2025 , giving you a glimpse into what will shape the creative landscape across industries. What is Maximalism?