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What does success look like to other creatives? It's probably not what you think

Creative Boom

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. And why do we know this? Because we actually did ask fellow creatives this question, using LinkedIn and our own networking platform, The Studio. It's internal.

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Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny clay illustrations are inspired by insects, folk art and 90s kids TV

Its Nice That

Rong Bao’s bizarre inflatable sculptures imagine new kinds of life 7 days ago Work Art. Jack Sachs takes us through his new intro sequence for The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball 12 days ago Work Animation. She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design.

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Jess Dimcevski on navigating pay gaps, backing your worth, and building a financially sustainable creative studio

Creative Boom

As part of our Financial Transparency theme, we speak with Jess Dimcevski, founder of Blurr Bureau, about pay disparity, the power of financial planning, and why investing in your team and your values is just as important as profit. We can give a lot, without keeping track. What plays into all of this? Forecasting financials!

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Meanwhile, the rise of AI tools is forcing the industry to double down on what makes human creativity irreplaceable: conceptual thinking, cultural insight, and emotional resonance. To identify the graphic designers making the biggest impact right now, we turned to our global community of creatives, art directors and industry insiders.

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45 Typographic Logos That Prove Font Choice Is Everything

Inkbot Design

For most businesses, especially new ones, the relentless pursuit of a pictorial mark distracts you from the single most powerful branding tool you have: your font. FedEx As we said, the cake is the typography. The New York Times The custom Fraktur-style lettering is a bastion of journalistic authority and history.

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"The only thing that's guaranteed is change," D&AD's President shares his advice for young creatives

Creative Bloq

Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I met him recently at D&AD Festival where we spoke about his role at D&AD, his advice for young creatives and the challenges branding is facing today. Here’s how it works. I got to judge Impact, and that was exciting.

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A designer’s bookshelf: 5 essential reads for creativity and insight

UX Collective

In the midst of this chaos, I rediscovered some real gems books that have shaped my approach to design, sparked new ideas, or simply become trusted companions over time. Since design is an ever-evolving field, Id love for this to become a recurring series a space to share, revisit, and discover both new and timeless reads together.