Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Zoos increasingly see themselves as champions of the natural world, helping protect endangered species and educate the public about environmental destruction. It references the zoo's history of supporting critically endangered Eastern Black Rhinos, which dates back to 1999, and helped to breed a rare calf.

Education

Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2025

So while it's natural to be sceptical about AI, it's probably self-defeating not to use it for at least some things. Nowadays, it also supports a lot of different AI-powered plugins to provide, for instance, intelligent brush suggestions, colour palette generation and automated line art creation. Content creation and productivity 11.

Layout

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. Our list also reflects the ongoing shift towards versatility and functionality, with many typefaces offering extensive language support and a wide range of weights and styles.

Fonts

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

But first, you need to think about the fundamentals and define your brand's sonic personality. There's no "right answer" here; it's largely about experimentation and seeing what works, but here are some good places to start. Defining your brand's sonic personality First things first. This means considering several factors.

Brand

Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

Supporting shades and textures help flex the identity to match local aesthetics while maintaining brand consistency. Even the name is malleable: some campuses lead with One&All as the master brand, while others position it as a supporting motto ("by One&All, for One&All") alongside local branding.

Brand

Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2025

"At a time when graduating students are navigating uncertain first steps, the showcase of New Blood winners provides a chance to celebrate the creatives behind the work and for our industry to support their rise with opportunities and jobs."

Portfolio

Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

Still, Bennett explains how it taught her a lot about background painting techniques and encouraged her to experiment with different brushes. Some of her earliest memories are sitting in the garden with her grandma, sketching birds and chatting about flowers. "My One of Bennett's biggest influences is Andy J.

Illustration

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Initially, there was uncertainty about whether TEMPLO's cause-led approach would align with GF Smith's heritage. It was monochrome, but GF Smith is all about colour. There was never a question about whether colour would be central," says Palavathanan. It was static in an era that demands dynamism.

Brand

Creative Boom

JULY 22, 2025

about people, power, ego, and kindness. Because here's the thing: this world has shaped me, supported me. And when you need support? It's our private space for creatives to connect, support one another, and share the journey. Not everything has to be about money One of the biggest realisations? No 'How are you?',

Portfolio

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Growth and the power of community When Pan first ventured into freelancing, he approached it with little certainty about where it would lead. Pan explains: "Freelancing isn't just about working as an individual it's about being part of a community, and the support of fellow illustrators has played a huge role in my journey.

Illustration

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This exhibition celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and Spain's support for the 13 colonies. The exhibition has garnered significant high-profile support, with US Secretary of the Navy Carlos del Toro committing to bringing it to major naval facilities.

Animation

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. It's a workhorse serif with meticulous attention to detail and now supports Cyrillic too." Then there's Bisel. Daniel describes it as: "A bold, mechanical display typeface with a width axis.

Fonts

Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2025

Rather than confining art to traditional gallery spaces, Charlie Langhorne, managing director and co-founder of Wild in Art , has orchestrated a city-wide canvas that challenges conventional thinking about where and how art should be displayed.

Inspiration

Creative Bloq

JULY 20, 2025

Throughout the process, ask yourself questions about the world, who the people are, and what’s happened there. Look to add details to support these ideas, even if we never explain them to anyone else, it will make your designs much richer and more believable as everything will have a reason for being. Why not try a subscription?

Photoshop

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. He found a supportive community there, which remains almost two decades on. Luke Tonge's journey into design was anything but conventional.

Print

Creative Bloq

JULY 4, 2025

Find out more about how we test. You can find it right now on the Google Play Store, but I found it could be a little picky about which devices it would install on. Why not try a subscription? Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

Photoshop

Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2025

The new Sector Plan pledges to nearly double business investment by 2035, promising skills programmes, research funding, and local support to ensure the UK’s creative industries thrive across every region. That’s no small feat, but with creative industries already delivering £124 billion a year and supporting 2.4

Freelance

Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Fonts in Modern Design Typography is more than just arranging letters; its about evoking emotions and communicating messages effectively. Supported basic Latin glyphs, numbers, and simple symbols. They offer boundless expression, proving art isnt about price but imagination, shared freely with the world.

Fonts

Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2025

How can you tell if your graphic design isnt sufficient to support your campaign? And what can you do about it? When was the last time you felt genuinely excited about your design work? But if your graphic design is flat, uninspired, or otherwise ineffective, it’s not going to carry its weight. Lack of excitement.

Graphic Design

Creative Boom

JUNE 9, 2025

but first, it is all about the 'to-be' magazine," he says. The goal is to build a sustainable model that supports not just a magazine but a wider creative ecosystem. For Charles, it's about more than glossy spreads or coffee-table cachet. We are about giving all artists a place they feel they belong," he says. "We

Magazine

Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2025

still wanting to make meaningful, impactful work, but not finding places with the appetite to support what that really takes," Vini explains. Rethinking the agency model Forget about long agency hierarchies or hourly billing that strangles ambition, too. 2024 was a year of real transition for both of us. Not chaos, but conviction.

Brand

Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

In this edition, part of our Work-Life Balance & Boundaries theme, we speak with Teresa Ferreira, founder of Ferrgood Studio, about deconditioning hustle culture, protecting creative energy, and why running a values-led business means leading yourself first. To summarise, I'm not about the "hustle life". So, is it perfect?

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Your creative support network, finally If you've never heard of The Studio, here's what you're missing: it's Creative Boom's private, distraction-free sanctuary designed exclusively for creative professionals who are serious about their craft and their careers. Photography by Pip Rustage The momentum has been remarkable since then.

Networking

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This trend is not just about using artificial intelligence to assist in design tasks but about leveraging machine learning algorithms to generate complex, data-driven designs autonomously. Job Displacement: As AI takes over repetitive design tasks, there are concerns about job displacement in the design industry.

Web Design

Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

There's one tool that we're about hearing, over and over, again: Adobe Express. Her mission focuses specifically on supporting fellow entrepreneurs with both practical skills and wellbeing advice. "I It's like having a design team in your phone, and that's exactly the kind of support solopreneurs need."

Adobe

Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Her commitment to nurturing new talent and supporting initiatives like the YCN Placement Poverty Pledge demonstrates her dedication to making the creative industry more accessible to diverse talent. With over 15 years of experience, Paris has become known for creating social-first and integrated campaigns that push creative boundaries.

Graphic Design

We And The Color

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This community offers a unique platform for those passionate about design—whether it be graphic design, architecture, photography, or visual art—to come together and share their knowledge, projects, and perspectives. Positive reinforcement and support go a long way in motivating designers to experiment and push their creative boundaries.

Color Theory

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. He says: "We need to feel connected to other people who believe what we believe and are passionate about what we do.

Illustration

Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

They're worried about staining their ancient marble floors. It's not just about drawing in a representational sense but actively listening, spotting patterns, capturing emotional sentiments and using visual metaphors to convey often complex ideas," says Esther. It's all about the experience. For the Mayor of London.

Artist

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. Beyond the Logo: Building a Visual Identity Yet, logo designs are only the beginning.

Brand

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. Surround yourself with people whose opinions you actually care about, and ask them for feedback.

Education

We And The Color

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Her perspective reinforces the idea that design is not just about aesthetics; it is a medium for real, heartfelt communication. The campaign’s focus on social responsibility aligns with its mission to promote creative efforts that bring about positive change.

Typography

Creative Boom

JUNE 25, 2025

The studio, founded by designer and art director Aries Moross in 2012, knows a thing or two about spectacle. Of course, you can't talk about Glitterbox without mentioning Mark Wardel. Studio Moross treats it like a masthead, letting it ride shotgun on posters and merch while the supporting graphics riff wildly beneath.

Banners

Creative Bloq

JULY 29, 2025

There’s something uniquely daunting about staring into the eyes of a blank canvas, especially when that canvas is destined to become a face. Why not try a subscription? Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Here’s how it works.

Artist

Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2025

Only Yours by Rosetta Type In a bold innovation that challenges conventional ideas about typeface ownership and identity, Rosetta Type's Only Yours introduces a unique business model. This novel approach plays with notions of digital ownership and originality in type design, pushing the boundaries of how we think about visual identity.

Fonts

Booooooom

JULY 8, 2025

Scatter and pattern brushes aren’t supported. Most of our Photoshop brushes work in Fresco, but brush management is limited, and essential brush customizations such as texture scaling are not supported. The main considerations are size, resolution, build quality and support. Their displays just work.

Artist

Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2025

This eclecticism is supported by a flexible structure. It's not just about our vision." tackled ocean plastic pollution through a poetic, hand-crafted story about a girl who discovers a floating plastic island. But we're excited about using it to amplify, not replace. At least not until now."

Animation