Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Editor Adrian Shaughnessy explains how it came about and why you should support it. To learn more about this exciting project, we chatted with Adrian Shaughnessy, the book's editor and graphic designer, writer, educator, and publisher. The time is right Firstly, how did the book come about? I love her sketches for her typefaces.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

But everything can be summed up in a simple rule for designers: "If it doesn't make you want to give us a fist bump, it's probably not right." Chris Hoag, senior brand manager at Riot Games, adds, "Stink helped us synthesise how various teams used the brand and clarify the problems they encountered.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Illustration by Tom Woolley As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. Illustrator Tom Woolley shows us how to future-proof your career in an evolving industry. Stories of brands using AI in their latest campaign have become a daily occurrence. Don't panic!

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Elections in the UK and the US led many big brands to put off their decision-making and budgeting – they want to see the lie of the land economically before investing in creative. At Illozoo , a US agency out of Savannah, Georgia, founder and creative director Mohamed Danawi receives about 150 submissions from artists every week.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

What's striking about this year's results is the popularity of studios that aren't just producing beautiful work but are also actively shaping discussions and tackling the big challenges facing our industry and society. Read on to discover the 25 studios our community is most excited about right now. Read more about the project here.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For us, it's all about being genuine and really getting to know what our clients want to express," he continues. "We Clients come to us for our expertise, so it's important they give us the creative freedom to do what we do best. If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that our work adapts well to remote setups.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

In an age when screens have become our primary window to the world, motion allows us to create meaningful connections with their audiences. Well, just think about how we communicate as humans. We don't just use words. Again, this wasn't just about animationit was about creating a living system that could evolve and adapt.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

While Refreshers already enjoys cult status in the US, its role in China is strategic. RTD is a crucial sector for us to reinforce our coffee leadership position in China," says Catrina Xiaoyu Wang, senior manager at Starbucks China. It's not just about delivering caffeine; it's about delivering a moment.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

He's a thoughtful artist whose approach is very much about storytelling and finding emotional resonance through imagery. I draw inspiration from the vulnerability of nature, fleeting moments of human interaction with the world around us, and the bold spectrum of colours that can evoke entire moods and memories," he says. In Your Head.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Elections in the UK and the US led many big brands to put off their decision-making and budgeting – they want to see the lie of the land economically before investing in creative. At Illozoo , a US agency out of Savannah, Georgia, founder and creative director Mohamed Danawi receives about 150 submissions from artists every week.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

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. There were big challenges: connecting with the community, being curious about what is going on in digital and visual design, and, of course, management." Salazar recalls.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping how we think about design. To gauge the industry's mood, we've spoken to leading creative directors, agency founders, and industry visionaries about the trends they believe will define 2025. Generally, we try not to worry too much about the big trends in graphic design," she begins.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

Which is lucky, if you think about it, because the former will only numerically only a small portion of us anyway. Because we actually did ask fellow creatives this question, using LinkedIn and our own networking platform, The Studio. It's about chasing quality, not quantity." I think that's about it, really."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Right now, there are creators on YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms that most of us have never heard of or will possibly never hear of. We chatted with the creative director and founder, Erik Herrström, about how they responded to the brief. This led us to choose the round Duplet Open typeface from Indian Type Foundry.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

So why not join them in their enthusiasm and optimism about the coming year? The vast majority of them told us a positive story about how the industry is working to build a future that balances global impact with local relevance. We're excited about supporting the next generation of creative leaders," he says.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

There's something utterly magical about being in a room where creativity crackles in the air. And that's precisely the experience awaiting you at All Flows 2025 , the bijou creative industries festival that's rapidly becoming the UK's most talked-about gathering for the design profession. It's a rare treat.

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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. Another thing that sets us apart is our unique merch—something I really enjoy creating and that's had good interest over the years. We've made everything from bricks to rain jackets to wall clocks."

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. In the upcoming months, I will create many illustrations for the brand, and having this much deeper, tangible knowledge about it feels so special." A piece for the New York Times.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

I'm passionate about humour and moving people emotionally," he explains. When I look back at my past work, most of the things I regret or feel disappointed about come from one reason: they weren't interesting enough."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We chatted to creative director Tim Dee to learn how they went about it for 2024. Having a holistic review provides us valuable insights," he adds, "enabling us to consider broader areas where our work can add value. It also helps us shape the following year's brief and scope of work."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We reached out to the Rasch family, and they helped us find our way. Their expertise was invaluable in getting us back on track." We wanted to create a film that not only captivates audiences with its artistry but also shares a powerful message about mental health, forgiveness, and change," Nathan concludes. "In

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Local agency People People explain how they went about it. A cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, it's played on a badminton doubles-sized court using paddles and a hollow plastic ball with holes – also known as a wiffle ball. In case you didn't know, Pickleball is a paddle sport enjoyed by millions worldwide.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Colt explains: "Each year, PRINT comes to us with the beginnings of an idea they'd like us to develop. We were constantly joking about putting our rock assets into the Noguchi museum," Townsend notes, referencing the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Townsend describes the creative process as an exercise in controlled randomness.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Initially, there was uncertainty about whether TEMPLO's cause-led approach would align with GF Smith's heritage. A true brand is a 360-degree experience, and once the brief had been defined, GF Smith gave us the freedom and creative space to explore," Palavathanan explains. It was monochrome, but GF Smith is all about colour.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Canadian agency is all about smart, strategic branding that breathes life into real estate, cultural, and hospitality spaces. With a collaborative vibe and a knack for timeless design, its team creates brands that don't just look great—they feel like they truly belong.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2025

Developer and digital art director Dan Powell explains how he used custom typography and generative tools to design the brand identity for Frontify Futures, an exciting new platform that explores tomorrow's brand-building landscape. However, for many of us working in the creative industries, it's our job to know.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. For some, that might mean pursuing an MA, but with rent and bills to pay, most of us won't have the luxury of taking one or two years out of work.

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Design Milk

MAY 2, 2025

Much of her work is all about parenting, and what lies beneath the need to meet the expectations of others. Duclos always seeks transformation, either for the material she uses, her viewer, or herself. Her favorite part of the process is when she gets the intuitive spark about a change. Photo: Katherine Duclos 1.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Housed in the former residence of Spanish ambassadors, the exhibition uses postcard-style displays and video game technology to chronicle Spain's influence on American history from the 15th through 20th centuries. Lessons for creatives The fantastic results of this project aren't just interesting in their own right.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The woman on stage is talking about space simulations, as in, creating minutely detailed reenactments of what it would like to take a crew into space. And if anyone would know about this sort of thing, it's this lady, astrobiologist Michaela Musilová. Variously described as an 'analogue astronaut' and a 'marsonaut' (i.e.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2025

In this edition, part of our Visibility & Representation theme, we speak with Sarah O'Connell, head of copy at Mr B & Friends, about classism, confidence, and why creativity thrives when we embrace difference. Use it to remind yourself of your hard work and your mark on the world. Not to mention, sameness makes us predictable.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Reguera says: "The principle of patterns allowed us to create a unique language with the potential to expand its expression beyond the label. "We Each element was chosen to convey different aspects of the grasshopper and the sensory experiences of tasting the beer.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In Beautiful City , Alvarado and Studio Fi invite us to pause, look closely, and appreciate the beauty in architectural details we often overlook. These pieces challenge us to rethink what we consider luxury, reminding us that true value also lies in artistry, not just function. Photos by Alfredo J. Martiz J.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2025

At Creative Boom, we're passionate about Manchester. Factory was 40 years ago Creative copywriter Ellen Ling , campaign lead on the project, is refreshingly direct about why they chose this approach. This reflects something essential about Manchester's character: the city's ability to celebrate itself while staying firmly grounded.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Tips for getting your graphic design project featured (one being, send us lots of visual assets/mockups) Mockup via Art Directed Want to see your graphic design work featured in this online magazine? But I've crunched the numbers, and to do so, I would need about 47 hours every day. You'll find all the technical details here.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2025

When we've done lecture tours, Paul always comments on how we're 'the best as a double act,' so making a book about double acts in pop music seemed like an obvious idea to us." It's always been important to us that our type specimens can be read in addition to being looked at," says Schwartz. and Sparks.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

Credit: Estudio Gagarin Whether she's working with The New York Times, teaching workshops on creative voice, or crafting guides for cinnamon farmers, Roco Ego's career is a celebration of curiosity, culture, and the endless power of images to connect us all. Context shapes us more than we think." I don't think so.

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