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JANUARY 21, 2025

D8 has worked with Edinburgh Gin since 2019 on a number of projects, including its previous brand development and guidelines. According to the studio's design director, Emma Durnan, D8 was very happy to be asked to work on the project.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Equally, there's no reason to 'play it safe' and compromise on visual appeal. To rectify this, SomeOne was brought on board to review and update the brand to better engage with disabled people across the UK, according to the studio's founding partner, Simon Manchipp.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While the country watched the crowning of another Great British Bake Off winner, we caught up with the man behind the moreish illustrations on the show. Even if you don't know Hovey by name, you'll have seen his infamous illustrations on TV every year during the Great British Bake Off.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At the time, Tumblr was at its peak, and as an editor for their '#Design' section, I had a decent following and great visibility on there," Daniel recalls. There are so many incredible type foundries out there, but we try to stand out by focusing on variable fonts," responds Daniel. So, how has TDF survived?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Her work on the illustration and lettering of book covers began with novels by Virginia Woolf, some of which were published in 2016 as a paperback series. She adds, "When I create illustrations for book covers, I prefer to produce a lot of raw material by hand, and then I create the composition in Photoshop.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. Brands are more and more focused on not only telling relevant stories but also on counting on the right people to tell those stories.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. From murals to infographics to caricatures, if you can create on the fly, there could be work in it for you. But her one word of warning is that some venues insist on no watercolours.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

These typefaces aren't just about letters on a page; they are about storytelling, cultural connection, and visual expression. But they've already released some superb fonts, and here's another great release to add to the collection. Meraki was inspired by a Greek word that means doing something with creativity, love, and soul.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Since its inception, Toronto's Vanderbrand has carved a niche for itself through smart, considered work that largely centres on places and spaces with a range of clients across high-end real estate, hospitality, and cultural projects. Focus on solving real problems.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Based in Tallinn, Estonia, type design studio Tüpokompanii prides itself on a "mistake-driven" approach, thrives on seeking out letterforms' "unexpected qualities", and is a "design-driven" studio. It's crucial to put your concept on paper or screen as soon as possible so it can be analysed and refined by everyone.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But behind the scenes, there's a lot more going on. Brand idea "A two-year project with so many moving parts was always going to be a challenge; which is probably why we've loved working on this rebrand and digital overhaul with Chester Zoo so much," recalls Cat How, founder and ECD of How&How.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 12, 2025

So read on as we present six of the best new font releases of January 2025. Its multilingual support for over 90 languages ensures global versatility, while its sharp lines and distinctive ligatures will help you add flair to any design project.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2025

While Islington Square's original brand focused on residential sales, this new iteration aims to capture its transformation. It needed to transition from a property-led brand to one that champions place and experience, speaking to a wider audience and showcasing the vibrant lifestyle and cultural experiences that define it.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Why Fonts Matter in Design Fonts are more than just letters on a page; they embody the spirit of your design. Handwritten fonts, on the other hand, add a personal, creative touch, making them excellent fonts for logos that seek to appear friendly or artisanal. It is perfect for your up coming projects.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

She says: "One of my favourite aspects of studying there was how the program encouraged us to think beyond architectural aesthetics and focus on storytelling and spatial experience. "I I loved the hands-on projects and collaborative environment, where I could bring ideas to life."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, it's played on a badminton doubles-sized court using paddles and a hollow plastic ball with holes – also known as a wiffle ball. Founded in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, WA, pickleball has quickly become the fastest-growing sport in the USA.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2025

Meanwhile, you can read the full discussion on The Studio, Creative Boom's own stress-free social community, here. Sometimes, if I'm on a commissioned project and I can't seem to get that exciting idea, so I just draw the worst one that comes up. Matt Munday adds: "I love a good run first thing in the morning.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Music and sound have the power to evoke emotions, set the tone, and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Brand values and messaging Reflect on your brand's core values and the message you want to convey. So don't be afraid to try unexpected musical styles to create contrast or add interest to your content within reason.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Crafting Plastics' brief was to develop a sculpture based on the concept car and three additional satellite sculptures. The studio's founder, Vlasta Kubušová, describes it as a very open brief with a lot of freedom, adding that they "didn't have to compromise" on how they used the biomaterials and the interactions they wanted to incorporate.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

"This year, that idea centred around biophilia and moving in a different directionone that didn't focus solely on technology, which we had explored in previous years." The team expanded on this concept by visualising creativity as organic growth breaking free from rigid structures.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. Brands are more and more focused on not only telling relevant stories but also on counting on the right people to tell those stories.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Early on, SUN recognised how the relationship between people and their environment can be complex and multifaceted and realised that the positioning also had to embody Fitzroy's commitment to empowering interior designers to imprint their creative signature on every bathroom they design.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

Fuelled by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions, a series of relentless wildfires has engulfed the area since 7 January, wreaking havoc on local communities. While the media is largely focused on how all this affects movie stars, that's only a tiny part of the story. Just beyond comprehension.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

It's often assumed that B2B branding projects are, on the whole, not quite as interesting as their consumer-facing counterparts. It went on to work on the creative direction of a suite of new imagery and films, working with SCDH on "cutting-edge" photography, shoots, and films. We discover more.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Notable figures at this year's event included musicians Nile Rodgers and BEKA discussing creativity, journalist Kate Adie and Stacey Dooley on conflict reporting, and doctor and writer Tim Spector on gut health. Observing the emotions and impacts of the ideas on attendees provided an interesting starting point for us.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether you’re working on advertisement posters, brand guidelines , or even designing a logo, fonts play a pivotal role in creating visual impact. Why Fonts Matter Fonts are more than just letters on a screen; they help communicate the tone, personality, and message of a brand or project. The good news?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Steal The Naughty List is a feature-length movie releasing globally on 15 November across major streaming platforms, with the voice talent of Hercules actor Kevin Sorbo. A family affair The production became an ambitious family enterprise, with each member taking on significant creative responsibilities.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Phillips explains how the abstract shapes are loosely based on the summit's acronym (NBCS in English, SPCN in French). Art director Arda Cem and designer Ines Tremblay also worked on the project, specifically designing versatile graphic elements. Its main objective is to encourage the ascent of our ideas."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2025

"We needed an agency partner who could distil the complex science and technology of fusion into a clear, easily comprehensible visual and verbal language that will inspire and excite people in the same way NASA does," Methven adds. Maybe, but it's actually pretty annoying from a science point of view," May adds.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

So read on to see what's coming next and discover how the industry is tackling some of the most pressing issues in design today. Now that AI is everywhere, it's less of a novelty, and people are starting to more deeply explore where its capabilities are actually most useful," he adds. More people are looking for that human touch.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, it has become the most Instagrammable country in the world, with over 250 million Instagram posts, and the most popular country on TikTok, with 58.3 While the article focuses on the 25 most unmissable wonders of India, Olivia was able to select six of her favourite sights to illustrate. million TikTok posts.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

First place was awarded to Toronto-based multimedia artist Rajni Perera for her artwork on the cover of Australian Jazz/funk band Hiatus Kaiyote's fourth studio album, 'Love Heart Cheat Code'. Palm adds: "It was sentimental to close that chapter of my life with this record and imagery.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For most, getting into the creative industries isn’t an easy task, even if you have the right qualifications on paper. on how exactly to do it. As well as giving her an extra boost of support and offering mentorship, community, and guidance, Na’im says that it also reassured her that she was on the right track. “Now,

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re working on branding, packaging, or web design, the right Japanese-style font can evoke cultural authenticity, elegance, or contemporary simplicity. Enhance Visual Appeal : Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to designs. This font’s elegant and unique design will add an authentic and appealing vibe to your work.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Instead, we focus on where society is headed and how we can have a meaningful impact where it matters. That said, in terms of what work looks and feels like, we're clearly in one of the most transformational shifts in technology since the introduction of the computer. The first is personalisation," he begins.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The importance of humour His inspirations today span the globe, and he cites artists such as Savignac, Fernando Botero and various satirical cartoonists as major influences on his work. I also love music," he adds. "Even now, I get excited whenever I see his magical creations."

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There were big challenges: connecting with the community, being curious about what is going on in digital and visual design, and, of course, management." More than just a conference, OFFF thrives on community and energy through a combination of amazing content, press coverage, attendees, and a hunger to share, meet and learn.

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