Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Many members describe it as a refuge from algorithm-driven self-promotion culture, reminiscent of the early internet when connections mattered more than engagement metrics. The 'Behind the Brand' series has been particularly revelatory. Real events, real breakthroughs The proof is in the outcomes.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2025

Lauren Hom Lauren Hom is a designer and lettering artist with a knack for marketing who loves helping creatives and brands get more eyes on their work. 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. © Ping Zhu 20.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Singapore-based, sustainable beauty brand has a fresh look and strategy based on the idea of simple joy. Formerly known as Oasis Beauty Kitchen, this sustainable self-care brand began as a humble kitchen enterprise when its founder, Hildra Gwee, developed a skin condition. Postcard, though, offers something quite different.

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2024

This experience opened doors to collaborations with both local and international brands and studios. In 2022, I learned Webflow development, which allows me to develop a project from strategy to web development, as I did for fintech platforms Augment Branding and Finy ," he explains.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

From transforming Boulder's beloved Pizzeria Alberico to partnering with global brands like Stripe, Mast balances simplicity, collaboration, and storytelling in its approach. Inspired by design legends and modern art, this small but dynamic team brings a timeless quality to every project.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Not to be confused with overconfidence, true self-belief is a foundation that fuels creativity and resilience. In 2024, though, I've finally summoned enough belief in myself and my brand to throw myself into it. That self-belief is a quality we often undervalue as creatives.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Freelance brand designer Dom Edwards and marketing manager/musician Lauren Archer run The Arena alongside their own creative careers. For the past four years, Edwards and Archer have self-funded The Arena, providing mentorship for over 400 emerging creatives across the UK at no cost to the mentees or mentors.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Northern native Hello Rabbit – aka Helen Rabbitte – tells us how she went from working at a posh popcorn brand to getting in with the top dogs in the music industry. Rabbitte began her career at the snack brand Proper Corn, where she worked for three years. "At Nostalgic and contemporary, north and south, surreal and calming.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

100 Days of Branding, an ongoing side project © Katrina Romulo. Spending much of her free time designing, Katrina's love of the medium quickly evolved – especially in the realms of brand and packaging. "I She has been self-employed for two years and also works as a creative lead at Hyper Skin, a company she rebranded.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

Through Ferrgood Studio , she helps purpose-driven brands create timeless design. Add to that a squiggly, non-linear career path, sprinkle in some imposter syndrome, and you've got a recipe for tying your self-worth to your output. It takes serious self-awareness to spot the early signs of burnout and set clear boundaries.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2024

Peace, beauty and self-discovery are at the heart of SomeOne's visual identity for London's newest district and working quarter, Canada Water Dockside. Its brand narrative includes a flexible logotype, highly detailed and refined botanical forms in UHD, and an extensive library of Dockside mascots.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 20, 2025

From soft, retro-inspired illustrations to packaging that demonstrates the product's effects, Them 1888's new milk powder brand is set to stand out among competitors. Danish brand Them 1888 has set out to satisfy this demand with a fresh look for its powdered milk product Grow Up, designed by the Danish agency Simply.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2022

We're big fans of Belfast branding studio Angel & Anchor ; back in March, we reported on their VHS-inspired identity for speciality coffee roaster Process. But its original branding wasn't up to scratch. With a new, secure sense of self, they wanted the new branding to reflect their story and values holistically.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

You can read more in our articles on his Refugee Week installation and Green Man festival branding.) Your creative future self might thank you for it. His multi-disciplinary approach spans film, architecture, art and design, offering a fresh perspective on visual storytelling. Will you be there?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

Self-guided tour operator Inntravel's new identity by SomeOne features a suite of fingerpost sign-inspired graphics and hand-drawn illustrations, helping to convince new hikers that it can show them the way.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Their unique approaches often make their work instantly recognizable, allowing them to cater to diverse industries, including book covers , games, films, and social media branding. Artists team up with brands , content creators, and other illustrators, broadening their reach globally.

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Design Milk

JUNE 10, 2025

TWOPAGES – the DTC disruptor turning custom window treatments into unique self-expressions – is stepping into its next phase in a natural evolution with a new partnership and an inaugural contest. Amy Switzer X TWOPAGES The brand just announced a fresh designer collaboration with textile and interiors creative Amy Switzer.

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Creative Boom

JULY 19, 2022

Having nurtured Queer Britain for the past four years as it prepares to open this landmark physical presence, M&C Saatchi has provided office space and strategic brand support for the fledgling museum. Ben Golik, chief creative officer at M&C Saatchi London, said: "Most museums are places people go to see things.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Now, it has an identity that competes with global brands without compromising on its roots in the country's culture. Known for its unconventional campaigns and innovative designs over the last nine years, the brand contributes approximately 74% to the company's total revenue, selling millions of pairs globally.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2023

Rotterdam-based film and design studio From Form has unveiled its new cinema-inspired brand identity, aiming to demonstrate the breadth of its projects across film, design, animation and photography. Its client list includes the likes of Ace & Tate, Skoda, Amsterdam Museum Night, and OFFF Festival.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 30, 2023

Brewing brand Stella Artois traces its origins back to 1366 but doesn't wish to be considered old-fashioned. Hence they've created a new 'brand world' to make the drink relevant to, and reflective of, a whole new generation. If young people don't see their lives reflected in a brand's marketing, they'll soon turn away.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

So, whether you're working on branding projects, editorial layouts, or digital interfaces, check out these brilliant typefaces and discover how they can enhance your creative projects. We feel it's particularly well-suited for fashion branding, album covers and edgy magazine layouts.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So they turned to DesignStudio , a branding and design agency based in London, New York and Sydney, to help focus their positioning, evolve their identity and energise their community. As a result, they refocused the brand's positioning. Visual identity The brand identity needed to represent this ambition.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Because he worked in such an analogue way, Hovey says he had "no real brain for graphic design" and never wanted to work at a brand. He also enjoyed self-initiated projects and series, which he plans to do more of in the future. He also admits that he had an idealistic point of view in his early 20s and never really had a plan.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If self-doubt or imposter syndrome is holding you back from taking the next step in your creative career, this course is designed for you. In this 45-minute course, she digs into the science behind self-sabotage and shares the framework that allowed her to overcome the fear of failure.

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Designer Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

One of the self-confessed goals was to avoid clichés of branding aimed at youth audiences, which was achieved with success. The branding works particularly well when repeated or animated, as it give a very musical vibe with the rhythm it creates.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 22, 2023

You can't miss the Italian tissue brand on the shelves, thanks to eye-opening new packaging designs by global branding agency WMH&I. It's unsurprising that WMH&I's new packaging for Italian tissue brand Tempo caught our eyes.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Belfast-based branding specialists have pulled off another winning identity for Little Sister: a takeaway hatch on the northern Irish coast. And now they've joined forces once more to craft a sister brand, literally called Little Sister: a takeaway hatch serving speciality coffee and soft serve ice cream.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2022

In a world where business books are predominantly written by men, Annabel Wright of Whitefox Publishing explores how joining the dots with independent self-publishing could provide the perfect platform for female-identifying entrepreneurs who want to share their professional voice.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

These days she works as a self-taught illustrator, creating art for the likes of The New Yorker and Adidas, but she originally started out by studying audiovisual communication in Malaga. Luckily, Maria became a brand designer at Adidas, and once her two-year contract ended, she set out as a freelancer.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

I was always drawn to the clean, bold graphics of brands like Habitat Skateboards and Alien Workshop." He's currently using self-initiated work to explore 3D modelling and animation. A few of my studio mates have started working for fashion brands.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 26, 2023

Yet Nala, an Australian-based underwear brand, believes it doesn't have to be that way. And while some brands have made huge steps toward a more inclusive industry, none were flaunting it loudly, proudly, and truly celebrating the diversity of the body. But when it comes to clothing, 'sustainable' often means dull.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2024

Leeds-based agency Robot Food has redesigned German health-food brand More. The new identity is based on a message of joy and self-empowerment. However, these products and packaging types needed a stronger brand identity to tie them all together—as well as a design system that would help customers navigate their options.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 11, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision, connect with your tribe, and attract your dream clients. In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, personal branding has become key to success for creative professionals.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2024

Photo: Ada Chan for CASETiFY © 2024 Viral animator sensation collaborates with the designer phone accessories brand and unleashes more of his surreal cartoon illustrations. CASETiFY has cornered the market by creating a brand with international youth appeal – they sell over $100 million of products annually in 80+ countries.

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Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2023

Or should creatives be looking elsewhere for self-promotion? Credit: stnazkul - stock.adobe.com Self-promo alternatives This is all a big problem for creatives who rely on social media for self-promotion. Brand and design consultant Bec Morris agrees. "In Image licensed via Adobe Stock. There are no shortcuts.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2023

Mamasea is a salmon brand whose branding might remind you of your favourite indie album, and that's no accident. Amsterdam studio Fitzroy explains how they responded to the challenge of creating a "seafood love brand". The ask was "develop a seafood love brand". But above all, love and respect for nature shone through.

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