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. 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.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

The third edition of the boutique festival showcases the brightest talents in design and creativity this May. There's something utterly magical about being in a room where creativity crackles in the air. Fancy rubbing shoulders with some of the industry's most exciting minds while soaking up fresh perspectives in an intimate setting?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But by understanding AI's limitations, refining a unique style, and embracing new tools, creatives can stay ahead. Illustrator Tom Woolley shows us how to future-proof your career in an evolving industry. AI has even won awards for its illustration work from creative bodies such as Communication Arts and the Colorado State Fair.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our strongest projects happen when every team member is involved in the creative process." Research and strategy are seen as essential components of the creative process, not just preliminary steps. Research and strategy are seen as essential components of the creative process, not just preliminary steps. "By

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

We chat to ordinary creatives whose lives have been turned upside-down by this evolving disaster. These catastrophic fires have levelled entire neighbourhoods, including the homes, studios and livelihoods of countless creatives. Industry disruption The fires have brought LA's creative industry to a standstill.

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The pandemic was awful, let's make no bones about it, but just how many talented creatives discovered their true calling during lockdown? In 2020, she was a fashion buyer working in a busy industry where there just wasn't time to explore other creative avenues. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2025

Through accessible e-books and practical advice, Seasoned aims to demystify branding and provide actionable insights for aspiring creatives. We're all too aware of the barriers to entry into the creative industries, and despite many working towards more inclusive hiring processes and doing educational outreach, it can still feel impenetrable.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

Yes, it's AI, and this technology increases the capability to perform knowledge-based work, including creative tasks traditionally handled by human designers. I expect this to go mostly in the counter-intuitive order--creative fields first, cognitive labour next, and physical labour last.) So there you have it.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over the last two and a half decades, OFFF Barcelona has become more than just a festival; it's a creative institution, a cultural movement, and a meeting place for designers, artists, and technologists who push the boundaries of creativity. What Salazar didn't imagine was that OFFF would become a global creative institution. "I

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The right business card templates can enhance your brand’s image , reflect your creativity, and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or partners. With countless templates available, the key is to choose one that not only represents your brand visually but also aligns with your target audience and industry.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. Over time, his perspective has matured, shaped by the connections he has built within the creative community.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Work by Max Bloom Looking to level up your creativity without putting your career on hold? Falmouth's online MAs offer a world-class creative education that can fit around your existing career and commitments. Let's face it, the creative industry is a bit of a whirlwind at the moment.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

During this time, her key focus was to build a strong portfolio and connect with industry professionals who might help further her career. At Nike, I quickly learned to balance creativity with strategy, collaborating across teams to bring fresh ideas to life," says Zhang. Right now, she is really enjoying working in-house at Nike.

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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. So they turned to global creative agency Mucho. It was important that we discover the real culture, history and heritage of the country," explains partner and creative director Rob Duncan. "We

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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. Stink Studios began by carrying out research with Riot's creative teams.

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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. Instead, it was a company willing to embrace radical change - one that recognised its role in shaping the creative sector's future. "We

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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. Our mission is to ensure that the amazing illustrators gain the visibility necessary to thrive in this industry." The mission?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We're big fans of stop-motion at Creative Boom; it's the perfect antidote to the sameyness of CG animation and perfect for Christmas time. A family affair The production became an ambitious family enterprise, with each member taking on significant creative responsibilities. Could this be the unexpected hit of the holiday season?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With a dynamic new identity, DesignStudio's brand refresh for DNEG embraces motion, creativity, and innovation, reinforcing the VFX giant's position as an industry leader. The move aligns with DNEG's evolution from a VFX leader into a broader creative force. It was crucial we deeply understood the entire business," says Di Cola.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Modern logo badges combine style and practicality, making them a top choice for businesses, events, and creative projects. From minimalist layouts to intricate details, they embody versatility and creativity, ensuring they stand out in today’s competitive market. Let the creativity begin! Very well organised. Editable text.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This simple wellbeing app from the London creative studio Ochee, helps creatives take regular breaks and was created by a father-son team. Graphic designers, illustrators, web coders, and even copywriters—we all know what it's like working in the creative industry. Jason and Nile Kelly – taking a break.

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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. Carving a path through print and branding Upon graduating, Tonge entered the industry at a precarious time - in 2008, in the midst of a financial crisis.

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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. Industry and competitors Analyse the sonic landscape of your industry.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

In addition to profiling established creatives, we like to keep in touch with new talent on the scene, so we caught up with Beth Bennett to see how she's found her first few years in the industry. Pizza, the New York Timesbestselling illustrator behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

And it's as fun and disruptive as you'd expect from the global creative studio. As Cat How puts it, the industry was calling out for a challenger: a "category-defining brand that has the ingredients of a saint, but the energy–and shelf appeal–of a sinner". This begged the question: Why does junk get to have all the fun?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Formerly known as NYMAS Group, Fitzroy of London holds over two decades of experience and expertise in the accessible bathroom and washroom industry. Fitzroy of London's mission is to create design-led washrooms that are safe, accessible, and dignified for all. So, the brief asked SUN to communicate this through the new brand.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

"It was at that time – early '90s – there were attempts to have this big comics renaissance in England because there were a lot of adult titles at the time, and we never really had a comics industry in England," says Jamie. Tutorials appeared in creative magazines with instructions on how to do so. "My

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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. From their humble beginnings as a simple Tumblr-linked store with PayPal buttons to licensing fonts to industry giants like Apple, Nike and Disney, The Designers Foundry (TDF) has come a long way over the last 12 years.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Six Cinquième first became aware of the brief when The National Black Canadians Summit's communications lead reached out to them in need of a creative perspective. The FMJF was looking to define a brand that would support the summit's growing national notoriety and be a representation of Montreal's unique perspective."

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Originally from Denmark, Julie Solvstrom has become a leading light in Vancouver's creative community with her beautiful, organic approach to illustration and typography. Vancouver has a wonderful, collaborative, and diverse creative scene," she says. That's not to say her style is traditionalit feels graphic and modern.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

Vector graphics have always captivated graphic designers with their scalability, precision, and creative possibilities. When it comes to crafting unique and memorable logos, animal-inspired vectors provide endless creative opportunities. Whats even better? Theyre available for free, making them a go-to resource for designers.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

That quote, 'Design is thinking made visual', "perfectly sums up how we approach every project," says Abbas Mushtaq, Alphabet's co-founder and creative director. Then, it's our job to bring those ideas to life in a creative and engaging way." It all comes down to trust. Ultimately, it's our job to let those strengths shine."

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