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Emma Eriksson's top five books reveal what inspires her to succeed in advertising

Creative Boom

After heading creative at her own firm for more than a decade, teaching classes in advertising and art directing at Miami Ad School, working for ad giants like TBWA, and producing award-winning creative for F&B in Sweden, Emma Eriksson is a master of the creative process and has a proven track record of work that commands our attention.

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Van Saiyan's incredible retro illustrations draw on special moments from his childhood

Creative Boom

Thanks to his delicate inky line work and considered use of block colours and faded textures, Van Saiyan's artwork harks back to sci-fi comics of the 50s and 60s. When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. But unlike his heroes, he takes a digital approach.

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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. Don't be too rigid The first point to make is that there's no one 'correct' way to craft a portfolio. How do you create a successful illustration portfolio?

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Bauhaus Graphic Design: Past, Present, and Future

Inkbot Design

From 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus united fine arts and crafts to create practical yet beautiful designs for the machine age. Bauhaus graphic designers embraced mixed-media collages, vibrant colours, and inventive typography to create posters, advertisements, magazines, and more that broke past conventions.

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Illustrations by Estevan Silveira

We And The Color

Since his relocation to this bustling metropolis back in 2010, he has dedicated himself to honing and perfecting his craft with design and illustration. For the past few years, Estevan has had the chance to work with publishers, producers, and design/advertising agencies.

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25 Best Free Mockups Of 2023

Graphic Design Junction

Whether you’re crafting a brand identity, presenting a website design, or showcasing a product, the right mockup can make all the difference. Magazine Mockup 8. Outdoor Advertising Mockup 18. You can experiment with different card sizes, textures, and finishes to create a realistic preview. Poster Mockup 4.

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'It's okay to jump from one style to the next', Josh Patterson on carving out an illustration career

Creative Boom

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. From an early age, art and design has always been a big part of my life," he tells Creative Boom. "In