Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They recently partnered with global creative agency Stink Studios to create an evolved and expanded design system that unifies Riot's growing portfolio of games and media. At the heart of this redesign is a deep dive into player passion, creating a brand experience that resonates across every game and media platform Riot touches.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Blending local heritage with experimental design, the duo creates unique typefaces that push the boundaries of traditional type design. 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.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock From financial milestones to family time, creative professionals reveal their evolving definitions of achievement and fulfilment. The traditional markers of success in the creative industries are a high-ranking, well-paid job at a prestigious agency, probably based in London or New York.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. So, we asked the Creative Boom community to highlight their favourite fonts going into 2025. Alebrijes by Shivani Parasnis using Obviously by Oh No Type Co.,

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From groundbreaking ideas on sustainability to the art of personal and systemic change, these are the reads that continue to shape her creative journey. This time, we've asked Laura Stein, CCO of Bruce Mau Design , to reveal her top five books that have shaped her approach to design, branding, and sustainability.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Illustration by Mia Angioy for Creative Boom In the last of our special six-part series, we explore how sonic branding can elevate your brand's presence by leveraging Epidemic Sound's expansive library of music and sound effects. Defining your brand's sonic personality First things first.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Creative director Rob Duncan explains how a new visual identity crafted by Mucho has helped that effort. It has a great deal of equity and recognition in Mongolia, but wanted help in growing the brand outside the country. So they turned to global creative agency Mucho. This creates a higher-quality, noticeably softer product.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. And, to put things in context, the wider creative industries have had a rocky year, too, impacting the demand for illustration. Encouraging diversity enriches creativity by bringing unique perspectives and styles.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The awards' new visual identity embodies organic growth as a metaphor for creativity, blending generative design and dynamic typography. The PRINT Awards have long stood as a beacon of excellence in design, celebrating bold creatives pushing the boundaries across all mediums.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A new monogram, sleek colour palette and complementary family of typefaces all contribute to a more memorable and emotive brand experience for the accessible luxury bathroom supplier. Fitzroy of London's mission is to create design-led washrooms that are safe, accessible, and dignified for all.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In a region as rich in culture as Greater Manchester, the Lowry arts centre in Salford has long been a creative powerhouse. It is marking this milestone with a bold brand refresh by EDIT Brand Studio. The new look hopes to emphasise that "inclusivity, accessibility, and creativity" are the cornerstones of its mission.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This December, independent type foundries are pushing the boundaries of letterform design, offering a stunning array of typefaces that blend historical inspiration with contemporary innovation. So whether you're seeking a font for branding, editorial design, or personal projects, they're well worth checking out.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

For millions, it's become a go-to for creative inspiration, helping with everything from planning a wedding to redesigning a home. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms. Studios and freelancers across the world have it bookmarked for graphic design inspiration and visual exploration.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Alphabet's studio in Manchester The Manchester studio has been making waves since 2016 with its ideas-driven approach and a guiding principle inspired by legendary designer Saul Bass. Then, it's our job to bring those ideas to life in a creative and engaging way." Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In today’s design world, logo badge designs are a popular trend that continues to inspire both designers and brands. These small yet powerful designs go beyond simple visuals—they share stories, build identities, and create connections. Each design showcases unique styles, innovative elements, and artistic flair.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We share practical wisdom from the Creative Boom community to help you push through when inspiration runs dry. Creative block is a universal experience that affects everyone, from designers and illustrators to writers and photographers. Creative block is over." What if I tried this.'

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How&How helps Wild Thingz build a category-defining rebel sweetie brand from scratch – something that pleases both parents and kids. And it's as fun and disruptive as you'd expect from the global creative studio. Enter Wild Thingz (previously Just Wholefoods), the latest star of How&How's branding efforts.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 12, 2025

Meanwhile, the creative scene continues to develop at breakneck speed, and typographic innovation shows no sign of slowing down, either. This month, type foundries and designers are bringing their A-game with releases that push the boundaries of form, function and artistry.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Studying graphic design here can really kickstart your career in the industry as this list of influential alumni showcases. Loughborough University's BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme has long had a strong reputation. Loughborough isn't just one of the UK's most prestigious universities.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the popularity of digital communication continues to rise, business cards remain a powerful tool for face-to-face networking and branding. The right business card templates can enhance your brand’s image , reflect your creativity, and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or partners.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

A few years ago, the question was: should your brand identity include motion? So nowadays, the question is more like: how is motion interwoven into the heart of your brand? And rather than being a mere "add-on" to brand identity, it needs to be integrated into the brand identity process from the very start.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Released this week, Expressive Type Today by Counter-Print explores the world of evocative type design and its ability to command our attention, shape perceptions, and spark emotions. It's a visual tribute to the designers and creative studios who use type not only as a communication tool but as a form of expression that defies convention.

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2025

For many, it's the biggest and most nerve-wracking night in the creative calendar. 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.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The collection of 50 best logos of 2024 you need to see and spark your creativity showcases innovative designs that are redefining logo concepts and visual branding. From startups to established brands, these logos set the bar for creativity and professionalism. Freela Me Logo Design 2. Globex Logo Design 3.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you are a graphic designer, staying updated with trends is key to staying ahead. Using the latest free fonts and fresh typography styles can instantly improve your work and keep your designs looking modern and creative. In past years, fresh font styles have emerged, catering to a wide range of design needs.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

The way Patricia Shea has combined her textile design skills with print-on-demand services is simply mesmerising, offering plenty of inspiration for aspiring illustrators and designers. Patricia Shea doesn't like being pigeonholed, but as a pattern designer, her hand-painted creations within that field are rich and varied.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

Independent London agency Without has unveiled a major branding project for Sodexo's US college dining offer, now called One&All, championing diversity through flexible design and a collegiate spirit. How do you create a brand that appeals to everyone without becoming generic? One campus, thousands of students.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A deep dive into how design studio TEMPLO reimagined GF Smith's brand identity, balancing heritage with a bold, dynamic vision that embraces colour, movement, and a global creative community. But even the most established brands must evolve.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2025

Lauren Hom These talented visual storytellers are capturing imaginations worldwide with their distinctive styles and creative innovation across every medium. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris. To learn more, listen to our interview with him on The Creative Boom Podcast.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cheer yourself up by looking at all the cool things coming our way in the creative industries next year. The design industry is charging forward into 2025 with excitement and renewed purpose. 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.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2025

Supple Studio and Studio Spilsbury came together to lead a refresh of the brand and packaging system that puts the farm at the heart of the brewery's visual and verbal identity. But the brand's farm-first ethos goes beyond the logo. Expect homegrown textures, characterful illustrations, and evocative beer names. "We

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

Senior Designer at Nike Global Brand Design Retail Yenny Zhang takes us through her education and career so far, revealing the best bits and the challenges she faced along the way. It was in middle school (that's early secondary school years to us in the UK) that she decided to pursue art and design more seriously.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Some elements of the new identity are inspired by the architecture of the brand's new home in Edinburgh's city centre, The Arches. 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.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

How the festival became a global movement at the intersection of design, art, and technology plus what's next for its milestone year. As OFFF celebrates its 25th anniversary, we spoke to founder Pep Salazar about its origins, evolution, and the festival's ever-expanding role in the creative world. Could be fun." Salazar recalls.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. And, to put things in context, the wider creative industries have had a rocky year, too, impacting the demand for illustration. Encouraging diversity enriches creativity by bringing unique perspectives and styles.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 6, 2025

Creating a logo and choosing fonts for logo is a critical step for building a strong brand identity. A well-designed logo can leave a lasting impression on customers and make your brand stand out. The font sets the tone and reflects the personality of your brand, whether its modern, classic, or playful. Download 2.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Creating a powerful brand with a unique visual identity requires more than just logo designs; it’s about building an emotional connection, crafting an impactful message, and visually representing values. Through strategic logo designs, which become symbols of the company’s voice, mission, and goals. But how is this achieved?

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