Graphic Design Junction

MAY 19, 2025

Typography shapes how people read and feel about content. They support visual identity. Good typefaces improve clarity. Many designers look for high-quality fonts that cost nothing. This article highlights new free fonts you can download and use freely.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Readers can also expect to be challenged to think about the simultaneous balance and tension between poster culture and poster cult, between the romanticisation of craftsmanship and the integration of digital tools, and the uncompromising application of autonomous design processes.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

But first, you need to think about the fundamentals and define your brand's sonic personality. There's no "right answer" here; it's largely about experimentation and seeing what works, but here are some good places to start. Defining your brand's sonic personality First things first. This means considering several factors.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Arena provides community, support, advice and guidance to emerging talent in the creative industries, but it needs your help to take its work to the next level. Using their years of experience in the industry and passion for levelling the playing field, they’re trying to bring about lasting and meaningful change for emerging creatives.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Glasgow team of international design studio D8 has designed a new brand world for Edinburgh Gin, supporting the redesign of its core range bottles, which happened back in 2023. So far, it's been used on trade stands, event graphics, and retail stands, but D8 is full of ideas about how it might be used in photography and film, too.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Illustration can be a lonely career, but Ashwin Chacko and Clive McFarland are on a mission to change that through a community that connects and supports Northern Ireland's often-overlooked creative talent. He says: "We need to feel connected to other people who believe what we believe and are passionate about what we do.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This exhibition celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and Spain's support for the 13 colonies. The exhibition has garnered significant high-profile support, with US Secretary of the Navy Carlos del Toro committing to bringing it to major naval facilities.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

Still, Bennett explains how it taught her a lot about background painting techniques and encouraged her to experiment with different brushes. Some of her earliest memories are sitting in the garden with her grandma, sketching birds and chatting about flowers. "My One of Bennett's biggest influences is Andy J.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Growth and the power of community When Pan first ventured into freelancing, he approached it with little certainty about where it would lead. Pan explains: "Freelancing isn't just about working as an individual it's about being part of a community, and the support of fellow illustrators has played a huge role in my journey.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Lately, it seems everyone's talking about pickleball , the fast-growing paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. N, the third edition of its exhibition series that transforms ping-pong paddles into coveted works of art to support community sport. This April, they're launching TOPSP!N, N (2019) and BACKSP!N

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The new look across our magazine, podcast and newsletter reflects our growing status and ambitions as we celebrate almost 15 years of supporting the creative industries. It's been a whole year since we began chatting about Creative Boom and where it's heading. It's more about building on the existing identity. The cheeky eyes.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 22, 2025

My connection to this project wasn’t about a personal tennis history, but about a broader mission of supporting youth development, Doucet says. Design, to me, is never just about aesthetics it’s about creating meaningful experiences and supporting positive social impact.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Initially, there was uncertainty about whether TEMPLO's cause-led approach would align with GF Smith's heritage. It was monochrome, but GF Smith is all about colour. There was never a question about whether colour would be central," says Palavathanan. It was static in an era that demands dynamism.

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

We're here to support creatives, pure and simple. At a time when I was feeling invisible in my career, you guys gave me a voice and somewhere to share my experiences," she says. "One thing I've always loved is that it's not just about the usual famous names at the top of the industry; it's just a celebration of all-round creativity.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

There's one tool that we're about hearing, over and over, again: Adobe Express. Her mission focuses specifically on supporting fellow entrepreneurs with both practical skills and wellbeing advice. "I It's like having a design team in your phone, and that's exactly the kind of support solopreneurs need."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We chatted with Daniel McQueen about how it all began and how they've carved out a niche in a highly competitive industry. It's a workhorse serif with meticulous attention to detail and now supports Cyrillic too." Then there's Bisel. Daniel describes it as: "A bold, mechanical display typeface with a width axis.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

They're worried about staining their ancient marble floors. It's not just about drawing in a representational sense but actively listening, spotting patterns, capturing emotional sentiments and using visual metaphors to convey often complex ideas," says Esther. It's all about the experience. For the Mayor of London.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. It's about creating work that industry will look at and think: 'That's a really fascinating way of looking at a subject'." Want to know more? Sign up here.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

So why not join them in their enthusiasm and optimism about the coming year? The vast majority of them told us a positive story about how the industry is working to build a future that balances global impact with local relevance. We're excited about supporting the next generation of creative leaders," he says.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The project, funded and supported by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, Salford City Council, The University of Salford, LandsecU+I and Arts Council England, will comprise a series of head sculptures installed throughout the city. This year's trail is the latest in a series of works dating back to 2016.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The release will be supported by special screening events and filmmaker Q&A sessions, offering audiences insight into the unique production process. "We We wanted to create a film that not only captivates audiences with its artistry but also shares a powerful message about mental health, forgiveness, and change," Nathan concludes.

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Creative Boom

MAY 17, 2023

The campaign is supported by Paul Merson, the ex-Arsenal and England midfielder who has spoken openly about his recovery from gambling addiction. The aim of the campaign was to engage fans attending the game in an environment where gambling is typically discussed and encourage them to start a conversation about the issue.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

We caught up with Luke Tonge, a Birmingham-based designer and co-founder of the Birmingham Design Festival, to learn more about his journey into the creative industry. He found a supportive community there, which remains almost two decades on. Luke Tonge's journey into design was anything but conventional.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2024

We all know about the London Design Festival. So what about the rest of the country? And they didn't just moan into their subsidised beers: they did something about it. In fact, they made so much noise about the need for an equivalent event up North, that countless design partners and brands have signed on to support the cause.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Oreri is known for its dedication to supporting independent artists, so it's great to see this book launch on Kickstarter. Why support SELA? Beyond owning a beautifully designed archive—it's about preserving a vital piece of design history. If you fancy helping out, check out the Kickstarter today.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Times when you're short on sleep because you've been up all night working or worrying about a nightmare client. His commentary went viral, his support for Team USA athletes was unwavering, and his ability to find joy in every moment was infectious. Remember, community is not about "What can you do for me?"

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Popular Instagram account Books About Food has amassed a following of thousands by carefully curating the best food books you may have missed. If you're after some creative culinary inspiration, you need to follow Books About Food. With Books About Food, Jamin wanted to celebrate one of the best-selling non-fiction genres.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2025

We should be more pedantic about what sort of strategy we mean to clarify and communicate effectively. Ultimately, this one should be all about actions, not just words, which creatives clearly want to see more of this year. It should be about risk and, yes, possibly failure. The word 'plan' would be far more effective."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2024

As it celebrates its 18th anniversary, we caught up with founder Cathy Olmedillas to hear about what she's learnt on the way, how she's taking Anorak to new markets, and what creatives should keep in mind when embarking on fresh ventures. Talent isn't all about having tons of experience. They grow up so fast.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

If anyone should feel confident about my abilities to take on anything, it's me. As a design professor for two decades, I've learned that the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves directly affect our performance," he explains. "To This narrative is not, though, about inflating one's ego or ignoring areas for improvement.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2024

That's why investing in an ergonomic chair designed to support your back and promote good posture is crucial. Herman Miller Mirra 2 Designers rave about the Herman Miller Mirra 2 for its responsive support, which allows movement while maintaining good posture. Just because a chair is expensive, however, doesn't mean it's good.

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Creative Boom

JULY 24, 2024

This amount could fund a full-time Outreach Nurse for an entire year, providing crucial support for young people battling cancer across the UK. Music and being human Anthony, whose work is held in permanent collections at prestigious institutions such as the V&A and The Design Museum in London, is clearly enthusiastic about the project.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial. Meaningful networking, in contrast, is about cultivating relationships that go beyond the surface level – connections built on genuine interest, shared values and mutual support.

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Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2024

With Paris '24 about to kick off, the fizzy drink brand wants to give everyone a warm, fuzzy feeling with its new ad and packaging designs, courtesy of WPP Open X and Ogilvy. The global campaign was developed by WPP Open X led by Ogilvy and supported by EssenceMediaCom, VML and Hogarth.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

On a video I made about 100 days of drawing, someone commented, 'Why not try 100 days at the gym?'," she recalls. My best advice is to laugh about it and give yourself a pat on the back," she says. And it's an inescapable fact that a single negative comment about our work can have a devastating effect on us emotionally.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 12, 2024

London-based studio Here Design works hard to balance profit and purpose and has always made time for pro bono work to support charities and social causes, according to its senior designer, Eleanor Robertson.

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Creative Boom

JULY 1, 2024

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust partners with UK-based agency sixredsquares to launch a refreshed brand and website to raise global awareness and support for wildlife conservation in Malawi. This is the kind of positive change we want to be a part of, and those shared values helped us connect from the first meeting," he said.

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