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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. A self-proclaimed "artist with a business brain", she picked up hand lettering as a hobby while studying advertising at the School of Visual Arts.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

From the vibrant energy of Brazilian culture to the thoughtful minimalism of North European aesthetics, this list reflects a global creative landscape that's more connected, more conscious, and more collaborative than ever before. DNCO DNCO is a London and New York-based creative studio specialising in place branding.

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The best new typefaces for January 2025 from leading foundries and designers

Creative Boom

Haltung by Order Type Foundry From the timeless sophistication of SLTF Bergamot Grotesk to the cultural preservation of Munegascu, 2025 is already shaping up to be a stellar year for type. Munegascu by Bruno Bernard Designed to preserve Monaco's endangered Mongasque language, Munegascu is a triumph of cultural and technological innovation.

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Rebranding Lowry: A proud new look to drive creativity and community in Salford

Creative Boom

With big, industrial-era typography, a "straight-talking" tone of voice and a vibrant colour palette, the new identity marks a fresh chapter for the arts centre. In a region as rich in culture as Greater Manchester, the Lowry arts centre in Salford has long been a creative powerhouse. What's Next for Lowry?

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Ryohei Kadokura's whimsical illustrations invite us to explore the absurd

Creative Boom

There's a sense of childlike wonder in the work of this Japanese illustrator, who's committed to challenging social norms through his art with wit and humour. And this unique approach has led to collaborations with apparel shops and exhibitions at music events, showcasing the versatility and broad appeal of his art.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. And just like her lifestyle, her work bridges Eastern and Western cultures. It's about the message I'm conveying and how it makes people feel," says Fangfang.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. Images © David Levene Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. © YAYOI KUSAMA. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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